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Unsung Heroes: Waste management Workers
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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.  Wise and experienced ones have learned to equip themselves with dog biscuits to bribe our four-legged friends into acceptance, if not outright friendship. Lifting heavy barrels that are 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.
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East Bridgewater employs Allied Waste to do curbside pick-ups. The trash must be out by 7 am for its collection and varies on the day by one's location in the town. Recycling pick-up is every other week. 
For more information about the schedule and how to sort your trash: contact our Dept of Public Works

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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


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 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
Coffee Hour - 9a - Council on Aging  (COA)
Clinic - 9a - COA
Whist - 10a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Grief Support - 3p - COA
Selectmen - 6:30p - Town Hall
Planning Board - 7p - Town Hall
Bible Study - 7p - St. Johns
Historical Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Tuesday, August 25
Walking Club - 8:30a - St. Johns
Chair Yoga - 9a - COA
Errand Van - 9a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - 10:30a - COA
Left, Right, Center - 10:30a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Busy Hands - 1p - COA
Magic Show with Mike Bent - 12:30p - Library
Adult Book Club - 7:30p - Library
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, August 26

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:30a - Good Days Restaurant, WB 

Line Dancing - 10a - COA
Crocheting - 10a - COA
Computer Workshop - 10a - COA
Clinic - 10:30a - COA
Mah Jongg - noon - COA
Zumba Gold - 1p - COA
Thrift Shop - 3p - United Methodist Church
Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist 
Bingo - 6:30p - 650 Plymouth St
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p -Union Congregational Church
Worship Service - 7:30p - Union Congregational Church
Patriotic Activities - 7:30p - Town Hall
Thursday, August 27
Shoppers Van - 8:15a - COA
Walking Club - 8:30a - St Johns
Yoga - 10a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Bookmunchers Club - 3p - Library
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
School Committee - 7:30p - Jr/Sr High Library
 Friday, August 28
Cribbage - 8:30a - COA
Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec
TOPS - 9:15a - Library
Crisfit - 10a - COA
 Saturday, August 29
Food Pantry - 9:30a - Union Congregational Church
St. John's Service - 4p - St. Johns
Cookout & Concert - 6p - United Methodist Church
Alcoholic's Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
 Sunday, August 30

Community Covenant Church -Worship Celebration - 10 am

(Elmwood) New Jerusalem Church -10a
Grace Bible Church -  Worship 10:45a, Family Bible Study 6p 
St. John's Church - Mass: 8a, 10:30a
United Methodist Church -  Service 10:45a
Alcoholics Anonymous - 6p - Union Congregational
 
* Information Compiled in this issue from Town web sites and "Our Town" calendar


Watermelon Social & BBQ

Monday, August 24 at noon

Commercial Club Pavilion

 

Join us for our annual seniors social & bbq. 

This will be a catered affair, so bring your appetite.

The meal includes chicken, potato salad, three bean salad, watermelon & punch.

Tom Madden is also back to entertain us with his fabulous musical performance.

Reservations are required so please call 508-378-1610 to attend or if you need a ride.

 



Free Cookout & Concert  at the Methodist Church, Sat Aug 29th 6pm.
508 378- 2814 for info.

International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31, 2015 6:30 Upper Town  Hall Parking Lot

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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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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.

East Bridgewater Council on Aging proudly presents
Four In A Row! 

Monday, August 31st @ 3:00 pm (doors open at 2:45 pm) 
If you haven't heard this talented group of young men perform, now is your chance! Join us for what is sure to be a fantastic end-of-summer performance! Call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up This is a free event.
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

Family Beginner Yoga

Rachelle Croteau
With Rachelle Croteau 
Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm 
Starting Sept 3
at Union Congregational Church 
105 Pleasant St, East Bridgewater

 Ages 13 and up welcome
$5 per class or donation. Kids under 18 are free 
All proceeds go to the Youth Ministry Program at Union Congregational

Bring your own Yoga mat, towel or blanket

For more information, contact Rachelle (774) 240-5839
EB Council on Aging Annual Trip to The Big E
Thursday, September 24th ~ THE BIG E ~ (Massachusetts Day!) 
Depart *Commercial Club: 8:00 a.m./Return Approximately 8:30 p.m. ~ $5.00 per person  Call today if you are interested!
  Thanks to a generous grant from the Eastern Massachusetts Trustees Group, The EBCOA is, once again, able to offer a trip to the Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield. "The Big E" is the ninth largest fair in the nation, hosting more than 1 million people each September. Enjoy free entertainment, the Avenue of the States, animals, shopping, rides, a huge array of New England food favorites, a colorful parade and so much more. If you are chosen for this trip and find that you cannot make it, please call the EBCOA office ASAP as there is usually a long waiting list. *Upon request of the Commercial Club, please park in the gravel parking lot, to the far right (opposite end of the gazebo). Lottery sign-up for East Bridgewater residents will begin on Monday, August 3rd and can be done in person or by phone. Non-residents may sign-up beginning Monday, August 17th. Sign-ups will close on Friday, August 28th @ 12:00p.m.-no exceptions. The lottery will be drawn by Council on Aging Board members on Monday, August 31st.
Community Meal Dates & Times
  East Bridgewater United Methodist Church,
54 N. Central St., East Bridgewater

 Community Meal is a free meal each Wednesday, 5:30pm.

 Join us:  Aug. 26
These meals are free but we accept donations. 

Our Thrift Shop is open on Wednesdays,
from 3:00 - 5:00pm 
and on Saturdays, from 10am -12pm.

Our new minister, Seongmoon Ahn, started with us July 1st
because Rev. Neil S. Sweet, Jr. retired on June 30th, stop by & say "hi."

 Thank you.  Any questions, please call 508-378-2814.


           Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Fund Road Race

2nd Annual. Sept 5th, come run with us!

 

Jessica C. Thurston was a native of East Bridgewater who sadly passed

away from breast cancer at the age of twenty-nine in 2013. A graduate of East Bridgewater High School graduating with a psychology degree from Bridgewater State College, Jessica had a passion for running, finishing a half marathon shortly before her diagnoses.

 

In honor of her resiliency and in an effort to raise funds for further research into breast cancer treatment, the Second Annual Run for Jess road race will be held on September 5th at the East Bridgewater Commercial Club. 

 

Proceeds will go to the Massachusetts General Hospital's Cancer Center. Three hundred participants attended last year's event. We encourage runners to register now for this great event: www.jessicathurstonmemorialfund.org

 

Donations can be made via Pay Pal account through the website 

or a check made to:

 

Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Fund

54 Forest Trail

East Bridgewater, MA

 

Further information can be obtained via JCTMemorialFund@gmail.com or www.jessicathurstonmemorialfund.org 

 

 

 Information Respectfully Submitted by Kara Thurston 



Expo & Family Fun Day , EB Common

Saturday,  Sept 12, 2015
10am - 2pm 

Enter your Apple Pie in the contest!~ Only 10 entries will be accepted! Contact Rose if you want to enter: HappyFrog@comcast.net  or 508 378-7450 

And join us for this great community event sponsored by our East Bridgewater Business Association. 


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Union Coffeehouse presents 
Garnet Rogers
Sunday - September 13th 2:00pm (doors open @ 1:30pm)  

Benefit Concert for The Wounded Warrior Project

Garnet Rogers: Summer's End
Garnet Rogers: Summer's End


Fading Memories: A Tribute to the 70th Anniversary

of the End of the Second World War

 

Victor Jorgensen's photo from Times 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 todays.  
Signing the surrender on the USS Missouri, 9-2-1945. Photo public domain
Respectfully Submitted, M. Hardy
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Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

175 Central St

508-378-1601

Mon 8:30a-8p

Tues - Thurs 8:30a-4:30p

Fri 8:30a-noon

 

EB Public Library

32 Union St

508-378-1616

Mon & Tues 9-8
Wed, Thurs, Fri 9-5
Saturday 9-2 

 

Council on Aging 

355 Plymouth St

508-378-1610

Mon 8a-6p

Tues-Thurs 8a-4p

Fri 8a-noon 

 
Small businesses make our community strong.
Support them everyday!

Mind Body Spirit Healing
All Yoga Classes 1/2 Off For August
 
Open Up & Breathe Easier

Email Me To Learn More, Or To Schedule a Visit.



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Revolutions Styling Salon

Mention This Ad 
& Get $10 Off Any Color Service With Rachel, Lani or
Shannon

(508) 378-9971
494 West Street
(Route 106) 
East Bridgewater


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Wright's Garden Center
New Perennials Each Week! 

Fresh Garden Ideas

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

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Walnut St is scheduled to be paved on Monday and Tuesday(8/24 and 25) Seek alternate routes
 
Pat Snow ballet
Pat Snow's Dance Academy

Classes Start The Week Of September 14

Open Houses:

 Bridgewater
Sept 8, 2-6pm

Whitman
Sept 9, 2-6pm

Competition Teams Meet Aug 27, Sept 3, Sept 10

3 Studios
Bridgewater
E.Bridgewater
Whitman

For more Information Call (508) 378-7079
or email patsnows@gmail.com


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MATA Karate Open House
We will have light refreshments and games for the children. Please stop by.
6 - 8:00pm
Fri Aug 28th
516 N. Bedford St - upstairs
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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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Nessralla Farm
Our Own Fresh Edamame and Shell Beans!

"Frozen" Themed Corn Maze Birthday Parties Available Sept
To Oct 31

Nessralla Farm Offers a Variety of 
Rt 106, Halifax
781-293-6792


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mention you read about them in the Buzz Around!!!

Reminder:
First day of school for all students grades 1-12 is Wednesday, September 2.
For additional info,
Summer reading lists and suggested supplies list on posted on each schools pages on the website.  
THE IRS IS STILL NOT CALLING YOU! Recently, seniors from East Bridgewater reported that they received a call from someone stating that they were from the IRS. The scammer left a message and a phone number for them to call with their account information. They were told in the message not to give that number out to anyone! THE IRS WILL NOT CONTACT YOU BY PHONE OR BY E-MAIL!! If they want to contact you, they will send you a letter. Please do not give your information to anyone you don't know.
ATTENTION GRADES 7-12:  Schedules for the 2015-2016 school year can be picked up on Thursday, August 27th from 9:00 am-12:00 noon in the main lobby of the high school.  It is important to note that these schedules are tentative and subject to change.  Walk-in appointments with the guidance counselors will not be available until Monday, August 31st.
    FREE FUN FRIDAY


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
S.A.L.T. Presentations at the COA
Thursday, September 3rd @ 10:30am 
Independence Associates promotes the right of people with disabilities to live independently in the community. As a cross age, cross cultural and cross disability organization, IA works to provide resources to any person with a disability living within the communities we serve. The presentation will cover the various services provided by Independence Associates, including Information and Referral, Peer Counseling, Advocacy, as well as their Personal Care Attendant Program. Independence Associates is now located in East Bridgewater. Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up for this presentation. 

Lt. Jeff Kelley, EBFD Thursday, October 1st @ 10:30am Among other topics, Lt. Kelley will discuss lock boxes available through the Fire Department and the smoke detector program available to EB seniors. Please see the September newsletter for more information.
Water Ban Is In Effect

 A Water ban is now in effect.
Outside watering restrictions are as follows:

- Odd/Even system

  Odd house number can water on Mondays and Wednesdays ONLY

  Even house numbers can water on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY

- Handheld hoses only, NO sprinklers

- No outside watering between 9am and 5pm

Empowering Seniors Under the Affordable Care Act

 

The Health Care For All Help Line can answer any questions that seniors have about health coverage.  The helpline serves in English, Spanish & Portuguese.

The helpline can be reached at 1-800-272-4232.

This is direct assistance over the phone for individuals from 55-64 who are trying to understand insurance options and the enrollment process.

This is a free service open Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.

Worried about what to do with the kids this summer?

Check out these great activities and events!

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

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 

 


prize box  
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:
What year 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 East Bridgewater.
  
On August 25, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

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

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