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WB Park Day, you got that right, Park Day!

Sun Sept 13, 2015 10am - 5 pm

Park Day 2014.
 Photo credit J. Rose
Park Day 2014. Photo credit J. Rose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

   
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We were all too buzzzy to play this week  

 

You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column.

You could win 
a Beauty Bundle; Eyebrow wax, Haircut & split-ends treatment ($119) value from Revolutions Styling Salon & Spa, (Route 106) 
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Historical Tidbit: 

 

EARLY FENCES


 

The first settlers were interested primarily in acquiring land. Thus land became the basis of a man's wealth. There was little ready money and the  

expression "land poor" was often literally true. Most of the proprietors and many of the first settlers of a town would be called land speculators today.  As one looks through town records, it is amazing to see the constant buying and selling of land.


 

With the emphasis on land, it was necessary to have accurate boundaries and fences.  Robert Frost understood this when he wrote "good fences make good neighbors."

The first fences were probably made of pine stumps as this region was covered with huge pine trees. If the land was level and relatively free of large stones,  it would have been easy to plow. 

 Our early farmers could have burned the huge stumps as they cleared the fields, but this was a long, slow process. The settlers needed cleared field immed

iately for the planting of grain to feed their families and livestock.  These sensible, hard-working farmers had a new idea.  The stumps could be pulled and hauled to the edges of their fields to serve as fences. This fence was not only cheap, but long-lasting and needing no repairs.

sue and her plant

The more rockier areas  built stone walls with the large stones found in their fields. Our early ingenious farmers had a use for everything!


 

 

Respectfully Submitted.

~ Sue Basile  


Monday, August 10
Outreach - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA

Tuesday, August 11

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
 ZUMBA GOLD - 3p - COA
Library Trustees - 5:45p - Library

Wednesday, August 12

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Housing Authority - 7p - Esther Dr 

Thursday, August 13

Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Lunch  - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van -1p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Friday, August 14
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving -10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, August 15
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, August 16
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochestett United Methodist - Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10:15am
First Church - Worship Service and Sunday School 10a, Teen Bible Study 9a
Fellowship Hour - 11a 
Joy of Pentecost - Sunday School & service 10a
evening worship 6p
Temple Baptist - 10a, 11a & 6p
West Bridgewater Baptist - 9:15 Sunday School, 10:30 Service, evening worship 6p

 

* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites & submitted information. Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.
Brockton Rox

Join Us For Family Fun Sunday
August 9


Final Game Of The Season
Sun Aug 9 @ 4:05, Rox Vs Wachusett Dirt Dawgs


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   West Bridgewater  Last Shows of the Summer

 

 

Monday Night Concert at Town Hall Gazebo  

6pm to 7:30pm

 

Aug 10    First Class 

 

Tuesday Night Concert at Friendship Park on Howard St

6pm-7pm Rain or Shine

 

Aug 11   Alex the Jester

 


Farmer's Market & Blessing of the Animals

corn on the cob  

The First Church of West Bridgewater will hold its next Farmer's Market on Tuesday, August 11 , from 3 until 6 p.m.rain or shine. At 5:30 p.m. there will be a Blessing of the Animals.


Also taking part will be local growers with their produce and vendors with homemade creations, artisans and music.

 

Vendors are always welcome! There is no fee to participate, but vendors are asked to bring their own table for set up. If you are interested in participating, you may call Marcy at 508-230-9686.

Up-coming date for other Farmer's Market: Tuesday, August 25.
For more information, or to take part in the Farmer's Markets, please call the church office at 508 587-3118 or Marcy Tannenbaum at 508 230-9686.





A note From our Water Superintendent about a chlorine treatment in our drinking water. 
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East Bridgewater, MA        

      508-378-2223


 Summerfest 2015

 WHERE:           Brockton High School campus
                470 Forest Ave.
                  Brockton, Mass.

                       (Belmont Street entrance will not be open)

 WHEN:             Saturday, Aug. 15th from 10 a.m. -  4 p.m.           
  RAIN OR SHINE

 BROCKTON - The Summerfest 2015 Planning Committee welcomes the community to celebrate the best of what Brockton has to offer at the 5th Annual Summerfest.

 A volunteer effort generously supported by the City of Brockton, the Brockton Public Schools, the Brockton Cultural Council, and local businesses, Summerfest is a free day of fun for the whole family. With more than 60 local groups and organizations participating, Summerfest will include: sports and activities, crafts, vendors, giveaways, and live entertainment.

 Since the reintroduction of Summerfest in 2011, the event has continued to grow annually, with more than 5,000 people attending last year. This year's event will also include: a Kids Road Race to kick off the day, the 3rd annual student art show, sponsored by Bernardi Auto Group; 300 free lunches to children 18 and under from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (while supplies last) provided by Chartwell's; and Mix 104.1FM free ice cream giveaways from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Summerfest is funded in part by a grant from the Brockton Cultural Council. 

 For more information about Summerfest and vendor and sponsorship opportunities, call Bill at (508) 584-2506 or visit www.brocktonyouthfoundation.org.

Johnny Macaroni's
 

New Specials At Our Original Location!

Eat Well, Laugh Often, Love Much
 

 582 West St

  East Bridgewater

(508) 378-9335

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   1300 Plymouth Street, 

East Bridgewater 

             (508) 456-4460

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                                  Pleasant Hill Cemetery

 

Those interested in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Inc. of West Bridgewater (the 3 acre historic non-profit cemetery off the end of Old West Center Street beyond the Park & Ride) are invited to 'LIKE' their recently established Facebook page called

 

The Cemetery is staffed 100% by volunteers, and contains the graves of many town fathers, family plots, veterans from Spanish-American, Civil, and World Wars, POWs, and even an underground railroad child.
 In addition to updates on the cemetery, lovers of genealogy and history will enjoy reading the "lot by lot" summaries being posted of those buried within the grounds along with headstone photos.  Although there is extensive historical significance, Pleasant Hill is still an operating cemetery,
and lots & graves remain available to purchase.

 

In addition to the Facebook page, a fundraiser has been established at:  www.gofundme/PleasantHillCem to raise money to repair the disturbing vandalism damaged suffered between 2012-2015, as well as clean illegible old stones, repair/reset fallen ones due to age/deterioration, and do other necessary improvements and future maintenance to protect the cemetery and ensure the preservation of its history.

 

Any questions, please contact Lauren Finch Delaney at 877-361-7906 or email phcemetery@gmail.com.
Photos via Pleasant Hill Cemetery Facebook
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Bridgewater Farm Supply
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

Stop in to enter our free raffle for a $50 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's, East Bridgewater to be drawn August 30, 2015
 

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Visit Our On-line Store For Your Lawn & Garden Needs

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New Beginnings Take Form


 

View of the Cafeteria From Above 
Mark Bodwell, Principal & Dr. Patricia Oakley, Superintendent of Schools offer a sneak peek.
 

 

The construction enters its final stage for the new West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School as the lettering is put up on the facility, allowing the next generation of students to appreciate the modernity provided.

 It has been a long road. While our eye is on the future and wishing the best for our students, one must not forget the past and the memories formed over the decades.

At one time the previous building was considered state of the art.  Generations learned there.  With a nod to the past, we embrace the future, and celebrate moments past and yet to be made.

More sneak peek photos on West Bridgewater Public Schools Facebook

Former  WB graduates 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos via West Bridgewater Public Schools Facebook

Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information.  Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.  The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.

"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. " ~ Robert Frost

jacquie 2013
And that has made all the difference. : )
~ Jacquie

WB Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

65 N. Main Street

   (508) 894-1200

Mon, Tues & Thurs
8a-4p

Wed  8a-7p, Fri 8a-1p

 

WB Public Library

80 Howard St

508-894-1255

Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a-5p,
Tues-Wed 10a-7p
Sat 10a- 2p

 

Council on Aging

97 W Center St

508-894-1262

Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p 

 

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East Bridgewater Dental

Caring & Gentle Staff

Get Your Check Up Before School Starts;
*Free Ticket To Showcase Cinema For Each Pediatric Dentist Appointment In August 2015!* 

42 Bedford Street
East Bridgewater
508-378-3442


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We Use Only All Natural Cleaning Products and Scent with Pure Essential Oils

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Wright's Garden Center
New Perennials Each Week! 

Stop By For Fresh Garden Ideas

40 Varieties 
Organic Herbs * Perennials * Annuals * Hanging Baskets
 
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WB COA Travel News - Join us!

 

RHODE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE & GREGG'S RESTAURANT LUNCH North Kingstown, RI

Monday, August 17, 2015 

 

ATLANTIC CITY AIR SHOW "DOUBLE THUNDER"  Blue Thunder and the Blue Angels Atlantic City, NY

September 1 - 3, 2015 (3 Days / 2 Nights ~ Tuesday - Thursday

 

 ALL TRIPS REQUIRE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION Telephone reservations will be held 3 days.  Seating is limited. If you are interested in any of these trips, please do not wait to sign up.  Call the COA today at 508-894-1262. 

Worried about what to do with the kids this summer?

Check out these great activities and events!

Free stuff for everyone!

The kids won't have time to be bored!

 

Kids bowl free - 2 games a day all summer!

Kids bowl free link, click here 

 

365 things to do south shore

lists different daily ideas

365 things link, click here 

 

Free outdoor movies, events & more visit South Shore Mamas -click here 

 

For free events at Patriot Place

Patriot Place free activities, click here 

 

Free Kids Workshops at Home Depot

For workshop info, click here 

 

Free Kids Workshops at Lowe's

Build & Grow Clinics

For clinic times & activities, click here 

 

WB Town Hall Flag  

 

Town Hall will close one hour early (at 12:00 p.m.) on Friday, August 14, 2015.
 

THE  STITCH LOVERS GROUP at the COA

Tuesdays at 1pm

Stiches by Design  

Time to finish those UFO'S. We all have UFO"S hanging around waiting to be "stitched". 

Come and join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm.  

We will be Weaving, Crocheting, Cross stitching, Embroidering, Knitting and Sewing!

 A sewing machine is available for your use. So join us to finish those UFO'S.

West Bridgewater once again partnered with the Town of Avon to apply for a Community Development Block Grant. The grant is designed to help homeowners in a particular target area repair their homes. These repairs must for an emergency condition or structural safety. Low and Moderate income families may be eligible for financial assistance. Please review the guidelines on the website. Applications can be found under "Opportunities" on the homepage

 www.avon-ma.gov

 
Free Fun Fridays!!

 

70 MUSEUMS & CULTURAL VENUES
 10 WEEKS OF FUN THIS SUMMER
7 SITES OPEN FOR FREE EACH FRIDAY
Free Fun Fridays offers visitors no cost admission to many of
the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts

August 14

JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM
Boston 
USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM
Boston 
CAPE COD CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Mashpee
FULLER CRAFT MUSEUM
Brockton 
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER
Fall River
HISTORIC DEERFIELD
Deerfield 
MAHAIWE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Great Barrington

Click here for full schedule
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win

A Beauty Bundle; Eyebrow wax, Haircut & split-ends treatment ($119) value from Revolutions Styling Salon & Spa, (Route 106) 
East Bridgewater

 Historical Tidbit Question:

What were the first settlers most interested in?

 

Email us your answer at: 

Please include your name, 
phone number & town
with your answer.
By entering, you give us
permission to announce 
your name in next week's 
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.

  

On August 11, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Stephen Kelley, Theresa McNulty, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Marla Prince
  

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