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Unsung Heroes: Waste Management Workers

recycle2.jpg Often overlooked by our communities, waste management workers are fundamental for the health and sanitation of our societies. Without their efforts, we would literally be neck-deep in trash.
 
In the freezing cold, the blistering sun, the soaking rain, pelting snow and lashing winds, they take our refuse and dispose of it in a safe, efficient manor.
 
Working with trash that is  too often swarming with flies and stinging insects, they assure our communities are not overrun by the roaches and rodents. Recycling is also part of waste management, an idea vital not only for our environment but for our economy as well.

West Bridgewater does not employ curbside delivery.  A refuse Transfer Station is provided for residents to dispose of household trash. Residents must have a sticker purchased from the town clerks office in the Town Hall to use the transfer station.  
 

recycling_girl.jpgOur transfer station is located on 218 Elm Street. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 am to 4:30 pm. In order to use the station, one must have a sticker that can be purchased at the town clerk's office for $85.00 for one year's service. For further inquiries or information contact 508-894-1216.


   
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Congratulations!!!
Gloria Larson 
Maureen Campbell
Judith Cicierega 

They each won a gift certificate worth $25 redeemable at 
Wright's Garden Center, 
378 E Center St,
W. Bridgewater

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

You could win a 3 Yoga Class pass ($30) from 
Mind Body Spirit Healing, 
541 N. Central St,
E. Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit:  Cowbells
 
image via wikipedia.
 When I was growing up my  grandfather, Guy Baker, use to call his corner of the world "Cowbell Corner."  Over the years I used the term myself, thinking the saying was quite quaint.
 
   My paternal grandfather, Clyde Bosworth Sr. happened to have a dairy farm next door to "Grampa" Baker's new home leaving one to wonder if perhaps in the early mornings he would hear the melodious tinkle as cows moved slowly from one grazing spot to another.  Or maybe around sundown, when the herd was being brought home for milking.
         
 Farmers of the world have been belling their cows for thousands of years. In America, except for a few remote spots, the old and time-honored tinkle of the cowbell is now mute and almost obscure.  Today's cows are mechanized and data-processed and the modern dairyman knows where every cow is at all times.
         
 The traditionally prudent New England dairy farmer sometimes fashioned, with his frugal fingers, bells out of scraps of metal, which he then shaped with a hammer.  History records the first commercial manufacturer of cowbells as being the Barton Bell Company, founded in 1793 in East Hampton, Connecticut.
  
Respectfully Submitted by~ Sue Basille 
Monday, August 24
Outreach - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
School Comm - 6:30p - MSHS

Tuesday, August 25

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
 ZUMBA GOLD - 3p - COA
School Bldg Comm - 6:30p - MSHS

Wednesday, August 26

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA

Thursday, August 27

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 28
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving -10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, August 29
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, August 30
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.
Johnny Macaroni's
 
New Specials At Our Original Location
* Shrimp Florentine Bianco * Bowtie Alfredo *
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Appetizer: Twin Stuffed Quahogs
Dessert: Limoncello Mascarpone Cake & Keylime Cheesecake

Don't Forget To Check Out Our Summer Drink List! 
582 West St
  East Bridgewater
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth Street, 
East Bridgewater 
(508) 456-4460
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Farm Market 
Tuesday, August 25th 3 - 6pm
at the First Church 
29 Howard Street, West Bridgewater

~ 5pm DEMONSTRATION ~ 

HOW TO MAKE VIETNAMESE
FRESH ROLLS by Bobbe Anderson

~ FACE PAINTING ~

~ MARKET ~ 



HANSON FARM will be there with their produce,
local artisans ~ handmade soaps, local
eggs, jams, relish, music, lilies, tastings etc



CONGRATULATIONS to the new WB Boosters officers!

 Nicole Barlett Shea and Christine Tartaglia are co-presidents, Linda Astor Secretary and Jon Ames continuing on as Treasurer! 
Best wishes!!
To be involved with the WB Boosters Club, message them on Facebook: 
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Bwater Square Chiro Building
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

Laser Therapy Treatment

New Modality For Muscle & Joint Treatments!

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63 Main Street 
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050

   

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 




"Farewell to the old WBMSHS! Your great memories will live on in our hearts and minds forever." ~ West Bridgewater Public Schools Facebook Page
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

1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)  Bridgewater
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(508) 697-0357

Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus
New Member Enrollment/Open Rehearsals
August 24 and 31, 7:00pm
First Congregational Church, Raynham
 
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus (SMFC) will begin its 2015 Holiday Season with Open Rehearsals on August 24 and 31.  The 90-member SMFC will present its holiday concert on December 12 and 13, with additional engagements to be announced.  SMFC's 2015 holiday program with feature elegant arrangements of classic Yuletide carols alongside popular and contemporary sacred Christmas songs. 
 
Enthusiastic singers are invited to Open Rehearsals where they may learn about SMFC membership, meet other members of the group and preview our musical program. Following rehearsal, a brief audition will be held, using music drawn from rehearsal material.
 
Open Rehearsals and all weekly rehearsals are held Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00pm, at the First Congregational (Stone) Church,
785 South Main Street, Raynham.  For more information, please call 508-821-9571 or email admin@smfconline.org.

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Birthday Parties

Open Gym

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 612 Plymouth Street, (Rt 106)

East Bridgewater, MA        

      508-378-2223



Fading Memories: A Tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War

Victor Jorgensen's photo from Time Square, public domain.

 

 

The pivotal moment of the Twentieth Century, The Second World War came to it's end seventy years ago this month. 
Politically, scientifically and even culturally, it marked a transitional phase in our nation. Many of us grew up hearing of the saga from those who participated in the events. For others, it is a journey through tomes and photographs, capturing not only the technical aspects of the conflict but also the emotions, fears and hopes of those who lived and died through it. Countless films of various quality have been made.
What is important about this anniversary of the end of the War is how close we are to losing all living memories of those years. Surviving veterans are now well into their late eighties and nineties. Even the children who participated in scrap metal drives are now senior citizens. 

Let us ponder all that happened in those years, and think about those who sacrificed their tomorrows so we could have our today.  
Respectfully Submitted, M. Hardy
jacquie 2013

~ 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 

 

A big thank you to our advertisers, you guys rock!

Wright's Garden Center
New Perennials Each Week! 

Stop By For Fresh Garden Ideas

40 Varieties 
Organic Herbs * Perennials * Annuals * Hanging Baskets
 
(508) 583-2941

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Town of West Bridgewater Strategic Plan: 
WB Town Hall Flag
 
 
 
           
We are gearing up for Strategic Planning again! Here are the goals. If you are interested in working
 on a specific goal, and/or serving as Team Leader for one, please contact Mallory through Facebook, email (mcole@wbridgewater.com) or by phone at 508-894-1267

GOAL 1: Revise and Update the Master Plan                       

GOAL 2: Branding West Bridgewater
 *Team Leader for this position has been FILLED

GOAL 3: Sidewalks, Trails, Pedestrian Crossings
        
GOAL 4: Inter-municipal Sewer Agreement with City of Brockton -
  Manley Street area
        
GOAL 5: Update Open Space and Recreation Plans

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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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

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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 

 

Reminder:

School begins for all students

Grades 1- 12 on Tuesday, Sept ember 1.

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.

 
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 28

OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE
Sturbridge
PLIMOTH PLANTATION
Plymouth
CLARK ART INSTITUTE
Williamstown
MASS MoCA
North Adams
ECOTARIUM
Worcester
GRIFFIN PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM
Winchester
CAPE COD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Brewster

Click here for full schedule
7-1
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win

A 3 Yoga Class pass ($30) from 
Mind Body Spirit Healing, 
541 N. Central St, 
E. Bridgewater
 Historical Tidbit Question:
Where was the Barton Bell Co. founded?
 
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 25, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by  Mark Hardy, Thomas Kelley, Theresa McNulty, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Marla Prince
  

Copyright 2015 Buzz Around West Bridgewater. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit : ("Buzz Around West Bridgewater 8/23/15")    

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