Buzz Around West Bridgewater

New Memories Soon to be Made

 

 

 

After decades of service, the old junior-senior high school has become one with the histories, yet its successor is about to take up the mantle and create new memories that will endure for years to come.

Here is a little peek at what the students will experience. The Wildcat Cafeteria and the auditorium are featured, courtesy of  West Bridgewater Television.  Our best wishes to the students and the staff in this new transition.  

 

 

 

 Images Courtesy of WB Television Facebook

 

   
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August 30 2015
 
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Prize Box
 


Congratulations!!!
Eileen McNulty
 
Eileen won a 3 Yoga Class pass ($30) from Mind Body Spirit Healing, 
541 N. Central St,
E. Bridgewater

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

You could win entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106
Historical Tidbit: Local Metallurgist 
Cyrus Alger was born in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in 1781, and learned metal casting from his father.  He set up a foundry in  Easton
and in 1809 moved to South Boston.
In 1816, Alger bought from the South Boston Land Association most of the land west of the Dorchester Turnpike.  Here, he built his foundry and made
a name for himself as one of the leading metallurgists of his time.
 
Alger developed a process for purifying cast iron, producing a much stronger material, and produced the first rifled gun in the nation.  He personally supervised the pouring of the Columbiad, the largest gun to be produced up until that time.  
Image via Wikipedia, public domain.


Monday, August 31
Outreach - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Municipal Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall

Tuesday, September 1

First Day of School Grades 1-12
Outreach - 9a - COA
Recycling Comm - 11a - Town Hall
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
 ZUMBA GOLD - 3p - COA
Conservation Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall
Zoning Board - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, September 2

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
COA Executive Board - 1p -  COA
Board of Assessors - 6p - Town Hall
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall

Thursday, September 3

Board of Health - 8:30a - Town Hall
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
WB Historical Comm - 6p - Town Hall
Friday, September 4
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving -10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, September 5
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, September 6
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochesett 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.
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 612 Plymouth Street, (Rt 106)

East Bridgewater, MA        

      508-378-2223


IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Tests Showed Coliform Bacteria in West Bridgewater Water
 
Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation.
 
We routinely monitor for drinking water contaminants. We took 15 samples to test for the presence of coliform bacteria during August, 2015. Two of our samples or 13% showed the presence of total coliform bacteria. The standard is that no more than 1 sample per month (5 percent of samples) may do so.
 
What should I do?  You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.
 
People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791.
 
What does this mean?
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. Coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves. Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
 
Usually, coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the system's treatment or distribution system (pipes). Whenever we detect coliform bacteria in any sample, we do follow-up testing to see if other bacteria of greater concern, such as fecal coliform or E. coli, are present. We did not find any of these bacteria in our subsequent testing, and further testing shows that this problem has been resolved.
 
What happened? What was done?
 We were unable to conduct our routine flushing program last year, because we painted the 5 million gallon water tank and then we also suffered a catastrophic failure of our pumping equipment. We had to wait for repairs before we could begin flushing. Once the repairs were completed, it then snowed before Thanksgiving, which meant we could not flush the system properly/safely (without ice on roads, etc.). In the spring this year it was very warm early on, so we were exceeding 1 million gallons a day. We did not want to burden the system, so we did not flush the system then either.
 
What we have done is increased our chlorine residual in the system, to disinfect our water. We will be flushing the water system early in September.
 
For more information, please contact Wayne Parks at 508-894-1271 or wparks@wbridgewater.com.
 
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). 
 
This notice is being sent to you by: West Bridgewater Water Dept.                          Dates distributed: 8/25, 26, 27, 28  
Johnny Macaroni's
 
Sign Up For Our Next Paint Night
Tuesday, Sept 8, Dinner @ 5pm, Paint @ 6pm
 At Our New Location On Plymouth St

582 West St
  East Bridgewater
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth Street, 
East Bridgewater 
(508) 456-4460
WEST BRIDGEWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY TO IMPROVE WI-FI

The Library Board of Trustees has moved to improve the Wi-Fi service within the library. As the demand for more Wi-Fi access has increased, the number of complaints from patrons has increased for a more uniform and reliable service. With limited funds, the Board will try to improve the service.
For the past few years the library server has made an effort to provide service to the adjacent parking lot to accommodate residents who may be waiting for patrons or may have other "short time" needs. Meanwhile there developed "dead" areas within the library that were a source of annoyance to patrons and staff. With the help of outside technical support we hope to solve this problem.
First, the "boosters" that currently serve the parking areas have been moved to critical areas within the building and some of those currently inside have been relocated to eliminate all dead areas. This should address our major concern. Second, the entire Wi-Fi service is divided into two groups, one of which is turned on and off simultaneously with the patron computers each day in an effort to save energy. The other group, which includes the public meeting room, will function 24/7 to accommodate other activities in the building.
The Library Board of Trustees would like to thank Mr. Mike Aucoin of Charlie's Computers of Bridgewater for his expertise and welcomes public comment and input on these changes.

Respectfully submitted, 
Beth Roll Smith
Library Director
West Bridgewater Public Library
80 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
508-894-1255
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 Council on Aging Trips and Adventures

NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA   A Valid Passport is Required. 
September 11 - 13, 2015
3 Days / 2 Nights ~ Friday - Sunday 

PENN DUTCH "HARVEST TIME" Lancaster, PA
September 15 - 18, 2015  4 Days / 3 Nights ~ Tuesday - Friday 

"THE ALL NEW SCALLOP FESTIVAL" & ONE HOUR HYANNIS HARBOR CRUISE  East Falmouth, Cape Cod
Friday, September 18, 2015 

TURNING STONE RESORT Casino & Bingo Hall, Verona, NY 
October 25 - 27, 2015 3 Days / 2 Nights ~ Sunday - Tuesday
REMINDER - 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 508-894-1262 for more information.

Looking For Fresh Veggies?

 

Enjoying farm fresh veggies this fall is easy;

stop by a local farm stand or
here is a list of area Farmers' Markets: 
  CN Smith veggies
South Shore Farmers' Markets

 
ediblesouthshore.com 



   

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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
 

bwater farm knome

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

1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)  Bridgewater
Like us on Facebook
(508) 697-0357

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 manner.
 
Working with trash that is too often swarming with flies and stinging insects, they assure our communities are not overrun by roaches and rodents. Recycling is also part of waste management, an idea vital not only for our environment but also 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 Clerk's 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.

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
~ Dalai Lama
"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." ~
Alexander Graham Bell


"The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience."
~ Emily Dickinson


jacquie 2013
Are you ready? Life is waiting for you.  
~ 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!

Unique Ladies Gift Show

Friday October 2
3-8pm

Saturday October 3
10am - 3pm

Knights of Columbus
1195 Bedford St, 
Whitman

Crafts * Vendors * Gifts of All Kinds

Vendors: still spots available: 
Contact Gail Mather
for more information
Sandi's Sewing & Design

Open House 
Sept 5th
10am-1pm

Please Join Us To Learn
More About Sewing Classes
For This Fall. Classes For
Adults & Children

Hope To See You There,
We Will Have Some Light Refreshments

47 Broad St. Rear
Bridgewater
508-341-0060

For More Info 

Reminder:

School begins for all students

Grades 1- 12 on Tuesday, September 1.

Green Earth logo
Green Earth Cleaning 
 
For a Healthy Home and a Cleaner Environment. 

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

Licensed & Fully Insured

Mary (508) 517 - 6991


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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Monday, September 7 is Labor Day.  All town offices, banks, schools & library are closed.

East Bridgewater Dental

Caring & Gentle Staff

East Bridgewater Dental Is Here To Help You With Any Dental Needs You May Have. From Crowns & Bridges, To Pediatric Dentistry, We're Here To Help You.

42 Bedford Street
East Bridgewater
508-378-3442


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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


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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New Magazines!!
The Library has added the following new magazines for children: Thrasher, Owl, ChicaDEE, Zoobooks and Cobblestones.
  
The Library has added the following new magazines for adults: Organic Life, iphone Life, Shape, Harper's Magazine Index, Trail Runner, Wired, Working Mother, In Style, Lucky Peach and Science News. 
Magazines may be checked out for one week.

Senior Health & Wellness Fair at the Senior Center
Tuesday, September 29
10am-2pm
 
Join us for this great event.
There will be free             
HEALTH CHECKS 
DEMONSTRATIONS 
BLOOD PRESSURE 
RAFFLES ! 
DOOR PRIZES !  
REFRESHMENTS! !             and more!  Come join us!!!
This is a free event!

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 be 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

prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win

Entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106
 Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the name of the cannons produced by Cyrus Alger?
 
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 September 1, 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 8/30/15")    

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