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Senior Class Scholarship Fund 
5k Run/Walk!
Saturday, October 24th, 10:00 a.m.

Please join us for our seventh annual Senior Scholarship Fund Run 5k on Saturday, October 24th, at 10:00 am!  Walkers and runners of all abilities are invited to compete on the flat, friendly course. Medals will be awarded to the top three males and females overall and in each age category. 
 All proceeds benefit the WB Class of 2016 Scholarship Fund.
Register by mail or on race day starting at 8:00 am.  
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. A limited supply of t-shirts will be sold on race day for $10 each.  Additional race information and the registration forms are available at the race site and also on Cool Running.  

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A big Happy Anniversary to Lisa & Rob, who spent their 29th anniversary on a canoe ride from War Memorial Park.  Lisa said it was a "beautiful day - with pastel autumnal colors in the distant looming trees, and counted 25 turtles!"
October 18, 2015
 
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Congratulations!!!
Michelle McNeely 

Michelle won an Ultimate Hair conditioning treatment with a haircut & style ($70) from Revolutions Styling Salon & Spa, Rte 106, 
East Bridgewater

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You could win a martial arts birthday party for 10 children at South Shore Martial Arts, Rt 106, Halifax, MA
Historical tidbit

In 1894, the Old Bridgewater Historical Society was formed with the objective to collect, preserve and publish material relating to the original settlement.

The museum is located in West Bridgewater on Howard street.

The Museum encompasses all Bridgwaters, which includes East, West and North (now Brockton), along with Bridgewater itself. Membership includes Massachusetts local residents, residents from thirty-five states and International members. The historical society offers many books and publications for purchase.

I had the opportunity to stop in and found the historians on-site were wonderful, enthusiastic and informative. Don't hesitate; visit their web-site, call them at 508-559-1510 or simply stop by!
To quote Martin Luther King Jr., "We are not makers of History. We are made by History." 

This information was obtained by visiting The Old Bridgewater Historical Societies web-site. 

~Respectfully submitted, Robert Lundquist
Monday, October 19
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Smorgasbord Story Time with Ms Carol - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Water Comm - 5p - 29 Cyr St
School Committee - 6:30p - MS HS
LHDSC - 6:30p - Town Hall
Municipal Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall

Tuesday, October 20

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Silly Science & Mystical Math - 3:30p - Library
Conservation Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall
Zoning Board - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, October 21

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
Lego Club - 5:30p - Library 
Board of Assessors - 6p - Town Hall
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall

Thursday, October 22

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
Board of Selectmen - 6:45p - Town Hall
Finance Committee - 6:45p - Town Hall
Rent Control Board - 7p - Town Hall
Special Town Meeting - 7p - MSHS
Friday, October 23
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, October 24
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, October 25
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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Sunday, October 18, 2015, at 3:00 pm
Celebrating America!
Brockton Symphony Orchestra
James M. Orent, conductor
Buckley Performing Arts Center, 
Massasoit Community College, Brockton



Join the Symphony as we celebrate the vivid musical traditions of the United States, along with our principal cellist, Kevin Crudder:

Chadwick Jubilee from Symphonic Sketches
Anderson First Day of Spring
Herbert Cello Concerto No. 1 in D major Gould American Salute (based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home) Dvořák American Suite in A major
Bernstein/Mason - West Side Story MedleySousa El Capitan March.

Under the direction of Maestro James M. Orent, the Brockton Symphony brings together many of the most talented musicians in the Brockton/South Shore area to perform world-class symphonic music for our community.

Tickets are $20; $15 seniors/students with ID. FREE for 18 and under!

For more information, please visit www.brocktonsymphony.org or call the Symphony line at 508.588.3841.
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You're cordially invited to
The Taunton River Watershed Alliance, Inc.
2015 Annual Meeting

Saturday, October 24, 2015, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Bristol County Agricultural High School, Dighton, MA

Featuring a special presentation:
"The Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area:   Past, Present and Future Restoration"

Guest speaker:  Joan Pierce, Land Agent for the
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game,
Southeast District


The Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area in Halifax and Hanson is one of the irreplaceable open space gems in the Taunton River watershed. Our featured speaker, Joan Pierce of the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, will talk about the past, present and future of this remarkable area: its acquisition history, outstanding natural resource values, what to see and where, management issues and future plans.

Refreshments will be served. The 2016 Taunton River Tide Calendar will be available for purchase at a discounted price. 
Please join us for TRWA's 2015 Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will be held in the auditorium of Bristol County Agricultural High School, located at 135 Center Street in Dighton. The program will include reports on TRWA's activities during the past year, election of Board members and officers and a display of award-winning photos from TRWA's 2016 Taunton River Tide Calendar.

The Annual Meeting is open to the public. Admission is free and all are welcome. Please bring family and friends as well! You can contact TRWA at 508-828-1101 or e-mail us at: director@savethetaunton.org. You can also visit our website: www.savethetaunton.org.

Hot Mess Concert Fundraiser for the 
Greater Bridgewater Women of Today
 
November 7, 7-11 PM
Bridgewater Veterans' Club
Ticket Price: $25 per person (all proceeds benefit our Family in Need Fund)
For Tickets: Wheel House Real Estate office - 604 Bedford St. East Bridgewater, or e-mail: KARoss1@comcast.net
(Please note that groups of 10 may reserve a table for this event.)
Greater Bridgewater Women of Today will be hosting a concert with Boston area favorites Hot Mess! Hot Mess is a party band with roots that run deep into the Boston Music scene. Boasting drums, keyboards, guitar, bass & both male & female vocalists, Hot Mess can serve up a wide range of "OMG, they sound JUST like the original band" & "Oooooh, I love this song!"
Admission cost is $25.00 per ticket and the group asks that each person brings a canned good for donation to our local food pantry. Proceeds will benefit our Family in Need Fund. The GBWOT Family in Need Fund has been established to help assist local families experiencing hardships. 

To date, GBWOT has helped more than 40 families in various ways, including supplying gift cards to families with an immediate family member in the hospital, providing photography services to families with a terminally ill parent, providing meals and Christmas gifts to families with a parent who has recently passed away, donating gift cards to family who lost their home in a fire, and much more.
GBWOT meetings are open to the public and are held on the third Monday of the month. For meeting location in Bridgewater, visit the group's Facebook page and send them a private Facebook message.  To access event flyers and for more information on the group, visit: www.mawt.org/gbwot.



Ruggiero Fitness Concepts , A West Bridgewater Family, keeping fit. 
Mike: "I am a certified personal trainer with over 12 years' experience. I currently own, manage and train at a Fitness Together franchise in Newton Centre. I became incorporated 4 years ago under Ruggiero Fitness Concepts, Inc., and run my personal gym out of my home in West Bridgewater. I have a true passion for health and fitness stemming from my hockey background and all the diet, nutrition and gym hours that came with it. My personal training career has blossomed based on my ability to build rapport with clients, sustain commitment and create results. My philosophy is strength based. I believe you must have a strong foundation, and from there a variety of goals can be reached. I have trained athletes, weight loss, strength and muscle gain, pre/post injury, health/medical prescribed, and just the overall fit lifestyle client."
 
Arielle: "I am a registered nurse as well as a health & fitness coach. I am a mom to 3 little boys. After having the 3 kids in 16 months, yes... you read that correctly. Saying I was out of shape is an understatement. I was skinny, weak and tired. I knew something had to change and quick, because let's face it, there was never going to be the perfect time. I started to make the time and slowly eased myself back into the fitness scene by doing at-home workouts and drinking my daily dense nutrition shake. Slowly I started making healthier choices, which turned into healthy habits. My objective is not to say 'I did it, why can't you?!' This has been done and personally, it's not my style. My goal is to help others fit fitness into their busy and hectic lives to help them achieve their goals and in turn become happier, well-rounded people. You know the saying 'Happy Wife, Happy Life!' "

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A tangerine and russet cascade of kaleidoscopic leaves, creates a tapestry of autumn magic upon the emerald carpet of fading summer.
 ~ Judith A. Lindberg

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all."   ~ Stanley Horowitz

  Delicious autumn, the mosaic of them all. 
~ 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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Committee Vacancies 
This Fall
 
If interested in serving on a Committee, please fill out the Volunteer Information Form found on the home page. Click here for link and return it to the Selectmen's Office.

Town Committee Vacancies as of September 2015:

ADA Committee (alternate)
Agricultural Commission
Brockton Area Transit Authority
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Conservation Commission (alternate)
Council on Aging (2)
Cultural Council
Fence Viewers
Field Drivers (2)
Memorial and Veterans' Day Committee
Mobile Home Rent Control Board
Recycling Committee *New!
Service Member Recognition Committee (2)

The Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters 16th Annual  Citizen of the Year Awards

Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. 

 

 Dessert Reception immediately following at the Moakley Center on the campus of 

Bridgewater State University:

This year's recipients are:
Patrick Cronin, East Bridgewater
Joan McAndrew, West Bridgewater

Carlton Hunt, Bridgewater
This event is a recognition of people who give -- and it is also a fundraiser to help the Rotary in its local efforts, which include numerous scholarships and literacy projects. Tickets are 20.00 each, and if you act now, you can advertise your business in our Program. Please help! You can contact diana.jennings@bridgew.edu. Thank you!

MEDICARE FORUM

Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 am 

 WB Council on Aging

 

The Regional Director will be here to help you understand Medicare and your options.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

 Please register by 

October 15th 
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT is October 15 - December 7, 2015 

It's time to compare plans and make sure you have the right health and prescription drug coverage for you. 

You may be looking for a new plan with better coverage, higher quality and lower cost.  It's worth the time to come in and evaluate your plan.  Questions?  Call Wendy or Fran to schedule an appointment: 508-894-1262. 

 West Bridgewater Special Town Meeting
   
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 7:00 pm at MSHS Auditorium. 
WB Council on Aging Trips and Adventures

TURNING STONE RESORT Casino & Bingo Hall, 
Verona, NY 
October 25 - 27, 2015 
3 Days / 2 Nights ~ 
Sunday - Tuesday
A THANKSGIVING PRELUDE  "STRICTLY SINATRA" at Venus DeMilo Thursday, November 19, 2015 
Pick-Up at Lowes: TBD 
 
A HOLIDAY IN N.Y.C. - "BIG APPLE"  New York City, NY Saturday, December 5, 2015
Pick-Up at Lowes: TBD 

HOLIDAY PARTY Tewksbury Country Club Tewksbury, MA Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Pick-Up at Lowes: TBD 
 
CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT Newport, RI, Sunday, 
December 13, 2015 
Pick-Up at Lowes: TBD

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.

 

 

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY

Thursday, October 29

WB Council on Aging

 

 We're brewing up a roast turkey      dinner for the COA annual               Halloween Luncheon!         

Entertainment by JENNIFER MELLO  

Tickets are $5.00 and will go on sale Wednesday, October 14th

 ~ seating is limited.

This event begins at 11:30 am 

No admittance before 11:15 am 

 

 

The movie Jaws was all about  Martha' s Vineyard.
So it is with some hometown pride that the movie that never really died is such a big part of the "Day Marty McFly lands in the Future" Celebration this week. Oct 21, 2015 displayed on the Delorean time machine 
Just for hoots and giggles, here is the clip: 
Marty McFly Lands Oct 21, 2015
Marty McFly Lands Oct 21, 2015

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  

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a martial arts birthday party for 10 children at South Shore Martial Arts, Rt 106, Halifax, MA
 Historical Tidbit Question:
When was the Old Bridgewater Historical Society formed? 

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Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
  
On October 20, 2015, we 
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from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by  Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, & Betty Stirling.
  

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