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Welcome Miss Stacey!

The Holmes Public Library has a new Children's and Youth Services Librarian: Stacey Beshers.  She comes from the Attleboro Public Library and is excited to begin Storytimes next week.  She loves singing and has a theater background. 
I bet she knows how to tell a good story.  Stop by her desk and welcome her.

Welcome to Halifax, Miss Stacey!


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Congratulations
Cindy Bloomquist


 won a 16-oz candle from the East Bridgewater Candle Company ($17 value)

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

You could win a
1.5 hr self-defense class for the winner & 9 friends at MATA Karate in East Bridgewater. 
 
Historical Tidbit:  
Old House:  A description of a Colonial Home Construction
  
            All the lumber in an old house was hand hewn, and all the latches were homemade.  Many of the inside doors had just wooden buttons for door knobs.  Strong sturdy doors made up the entrance, the front door being of the Christian Style, the upper panels of the door being shorter than the two lower, and the cross-board making the cross.  This design was supposed to keep out evil spirits.  It had five panes of glass above the panels, and also a hand-made latch.  If the doors were not Christian Cross, they were simple, just three boards up and down, and three boards across.
             The chimney closet was reached by climbing from about the fifth of the nine stairs that go to the upper floor in the front hall.  It was kept closed by a wooden button.
            The front room had a central beam in the ceiling and the other none. This room was called the parlor; we now would call it the "living room."  This parlor was paneled halfway up, and had a fireplace and chimney closet.  In the kitchen was the big fireplace.  It was five feet high and topped by a shelf on which were kept the clock and candles.  The brick oven was approximately five feet deep.  Fireplaces filled a great need back in those early days:  warmth, for our New England winters were very cold.
            The walls and roofing boards of the old house were the widest that could be found, as the fewer the cracks, the less chance for the cold to come in.  There must have been enormous trees in the area back then.

            Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile

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Upcoming Schedule of Events
Monday, November 9
Church - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Thank a Vet Breakfast - 9a - COA
Cribbage - 10a - COA
Computer Class - 10a - COA
Crochet/knitting - 1p - COA
Joy of Writing - 2p - COA
Zoning Board - 7p - Town Hall
Tuesday, November 10
Men's Coffee - 9a - COA
SHINE Counsel - 9a - COA
TRIAD - 10a - Police Station
Hypnotist for the Holidays - 10a - COA
Drop-in Knitting - 10a - Library
Line Dance - 2:30p - COA
Assessors - 4:30p - Town Hall
Library Trustees - 6:30p - Library
Water Comm - 7p - 500 Plymouth St
Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day - Thank a VET!

Ceremony on the Green - 9am

All town offices, banks, schools & library are closed

Thursday, November 12

Men's Coffee - 9a - COA

Oil Painting - 10a - COA

Toddler Story Time - 11a - Library

Shopping Van - 12:30p - COA

Pre-K Story Time - 1p - Library

Word Game Night - 6p - Library

Watershed Fall Fundraiser - 7p - Monponsett Inn

Friday, November 13

Our Lady of The Lake Church Mass - 9a  

Errand Van - 9a - COA

Infant Story Time - 10a - Library

Ballroom Dance - 11a - COA

Preschool Story Time - 11:30a - Library

Stem Playgroup - 1:30p - Library
Saturday, November 14

Weekends With Daisy Author Visit - 11a - Library

Our Lady of The Lake Mass - 4p

Sunday, November 15
Our Lady of The Lake Church Masses - 7:30a & 10:30a
Halifax Congregational Church Service - 10a  

*Information compiled from the Town & Library Websites, Council on Aging Newsletter, and individual submissions. If you'd like something listed, email us.
Nessralla Farm Store
 
Bring the Goodness Home ... YUMMMMM!!!! 
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Pictures of the recent work on our water tower. 
Images thanks to Sue Basile. 

As of November 5, the water tank rehabilitation contractor has completed all structural repairs to the water tank and abrasive blast cleaning, priming, and stripe coating of the interior of the tank. The contractor continues to work on abrasive blast cleaning and priming of the tank exterior. The water tank rehabilitation work is anticipated to continue through the month of November, followed by site clean up and demobilization of construction equipment. 

As part of the water tower painting project, the Town's water system continues to use water from the Brockton water system during each evening. This is necessary to supply an adequate supply of water to residents and businesses and to maintain the water pressure in the system. Because of the higher amounts of chlorine used by the City and because the Halifax water system is geographically much closer to Brockton's water treatment plant than the Brockton water system, there is a higher level of chlorine in the water than what Halifax uses. The water is tested each day and the level of chlorine remains well under the maximums allowed by state regulations. The Water Department appreciates your patience while this project continues. The Water Department welcomes anyone with questions about the water tower repainting project or the water system to call them at 781-293-1733.

Respectfully submitted, Charlie Seelig
Halifax Town Administrator








Veterans "Thank-You" Breakfast
Monday, November 9, at 9 am
Council on Aging
 
The Council on Aging will host a special Veterans Thank-You Breakfast on Monday, Pope's Tavern, 506 Plymouth Street.
Please call 781-293-7313 to reserve a seat.

TRIAD Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, at 10 am
Halifax Police Station

Halifax Police Chief Ted Broderick will speak at the monthly TRIAD meeting about how he started with the Police Department and became Chief.  He will also discuss the dangers facing patrol officers while serving the Town.  All are welcome to join us.

BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY

 

Give the leaves an inch and they will take your yard 

 

We Have All Your Fall Clean Up Supplies

Bridgewater Farm Supply
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Bridgewater

(508) 697-0357 

 


Word Game Night
Thursday, November 12, from 6 pm to 8 pm
Holmes Public Library
 
Do you like to play word games? Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and other word-game enthusiasts are invited to a monthly Word Game Night at the Library from 6 pm to 8 pm!
All ages and levels of players welcome.
Light refreshments are provided.

 

 

 

The Monponsett Watershed Association 

Annual Fall Fundraiser

Friday, November 13, at 7 pm

Monponsett Inn on Route 58

 

Please join us for our annual fall fundraiser!

The event includes a DJ, dancing, raffles, a 50/50 raffle,

door prizes, nacho bar and a cash bar.

Tickets are $15 per person.
 

 



Author Talk with Sharron Kahn Luttrell
Sat., Nov. 14, 11 am
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

18th Annual Community Food Drive
 to benefit the Bridgewater Food Pantry is 
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 
 8:00-11:45 a.m. & 2:00-6:30 p.m. 
All current and former patients:  Bring in a shopping bag of non-perishable food items as well as toiletries and receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE on Nov 18.
NEW PATIENTS:  For your donation of a BAG OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND/OR TOILETRIES, you will receive a gift certificate for a Complimentary Consultation and Exam!!

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     Bridgewater
    (508) 697-0050

Friends of HOPS

Friday, November 20th
7:00 PM
Monponsett Inn, Halifax
$10 per person
8-person team maximum
Register in Advance

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saturday, November 28
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth Street

We will be hosting several outside crafters from which you can purchase hand-made items to give as holiday gifts or simply enjoy for yourself.  We will also be having a White Elephant Room, a Christmas Room, gift baskets (which are new this year), and a special Red Sox Ticket Raffle, in addition to other wonderful raffles for you to win; delicious home-made baked items, including our popular cookie walk that offers a large assortment of fresh baked cookies, home-made fudge for those who have an extra sweet tooth and lots more to add to your holiday gift choice.

We will be serving a wonderful luncheon of soups and sandwiches, which will include our favorite crowd pleasers - cranberry chicken salad and homemade Portuguese Kale soup.  So please be sure to bring your hearty appetite.

Please come and join us for a fun day of holiday shopping and browsing and make sure to have your holiday gift list ready.
Taunton River Watershed Alliance 2016 Calendar Contest Winners

Our 2016 Cover Winner:
David Ennis from Berkley, MA with his image "King of the Hill"



The monthly winners:
January - "Winter Sunset," Taunton River, Raynham, MA - Mark Genovese
February - "Muskrat on Ice," Norfolk, MA - Sarah Keates
March - "Becalmed," Long Pond, Lakeville, MA - Sally Spooner
April - "Curious Titmouse," Norfolk, MA - Ruth Douillette
May - "Taunton River Reflections," Bridgewater, MA - Sheila Lynds
June - "Turtles Sunbathing," Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Sanctuary, Taunton, MA - David Ennis
July -"Evening Kayaks," Hathaway Park, Assonet, MA - Mark Genovese
August - "Great Spangled Fritillary Butterflies on a Butterfly Bush," Berkley, MA - Barbara Tomawski
September - "Rattlesnake Brook at Tidewater," Assonet, MA - Barry French
October - "Cedar Waxwing Eating Winter Berries in Fall," Berkley, MA - Barbara Tomawski
November - "Night Bridge," Oliver Mill Park, Middleborough, MA - Mark Genovese
December - "Juvenile Male Cardinal on Branch in Winter," Berkley, MA - Barbara Tomawski
 
The calendar also features the photographic work of:
Nancy Brown, Jean Chisser, Bernard Cresswick, Deborah Sharples DeCambra, Tricia Gordon, Ellen Hansen, Joe Kennedy, Paul Lauenstein, Carol Longo, Anna O'Keefe, Vicki Pavao, Emma Ross, Kathleen Tasca, Ronald Tomawski, Mike Walsh, and Graham Watson.
It's your story.

  
~ Jacquie
Halifax Town Buildings

Town Hall
499 Plymouth St.
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a-4p

Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
 781-293-2271 
Mon & Wed 12noon-8p
Tues, Thurs, Fri  10a-5p
Saturday 10a-2p

Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon -Thurs 9a-3p
Friday 9a-1p

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From Tools for Home Improvement Projects to Indoor/Outdoor Parties & Fundraisers. We Rent It All.

Call Us Today to Discuss Your Rental Needs or to 
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Bridgewater
508-279-0950


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MATA Karate

"Never Lose The Fight Within"

After School Classes
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 516 North Bedford St
2nd Floor
East Bridgewater

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Fire Cadet Program

 

Are you interested in the Fire Department?  Are you interested in becoming a firefighter?  

The Halifax Firedepartment is offering high school students (with seniors given priority) the chance to participate in the Fire Cadet Program.

This program is designed for students who would like to learn more about an exciting career in firefighting and emergency medical services.

The program will begin January 6th 2016.  Applications are available in the Silver Lake Guidance Office.

Any questions, please contact: Chief Jason Viveiros, Halifax Fire Department, 438 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338; (Phone) 781-293-1751; (Fax) 781-293-6635 or Chief@fire.halifax.ma.us 

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GOT BOOKS!!
 
 
Don't forget our "Got Books" box in the parking lot behind our Halfax Congregational church when you are doing any fall/winter/spring cleaning and don't know what to do with those old books, or used clothing, etc.!!
 
Thank you to the folks who have already generously shared used books and clothing!


Veterans Day Ceremony 
Wednesday, November 11 at 9 am
 Halifax Town Hall

This short ceremony includes the laying of wreaths at the various monuments near the Town Hall and a few words from the attendees.
For more information, please contact the Veteran's Agent, 
Wil Corey, at 781-293-1724.
The Halifax Recycling Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of 
Veterans Day. 
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The Center will be open for a special Tuesday session instead, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 
For more information, 
call the Recycling Center
at 781-293-1732.

Open Lab Night:  A BSU event for the community, including K-12 students

Thursday, November 19,
from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
 
The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education and the Office of Community Partnerships at Bridgewater State University are excited to hold "Open Lab Night 2015" in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center!
 
Love science and mathematics?  Love learning in a hands-on environment?  Then please join us for Open Lab Night at BSU.  You can chat with BSU faculty and students, hang out in our labs, and even do a few experiments.  A wide variety of hands-on activities will be running throughout the night; anything from the "Virtual Reality Sandbox" to "Alien Substances."  The Observatory will be open from 5:00-7:00 PM (weather permitting).
 
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Parking is available in the Bridgewater State University Parking Garage. To view the campus map, please click here.

Halifax in Lights Committee
While the 2016 edition of Halifax in Lights, the Town's summer 
celebration, is nine months away, the Halifax in Lights Committee is 
looking for residents and others to serve on the Committee.  Halifax in Lights is one of the Town's largest events. The planning and fundraising for the event must start months in advance, so volunteers are needed now. Anyone interested on serving on the Committee can contact the Halifax Board of Selectmen's office at 781-294-1316.
Overnight Parking Ban for the Winter Months
The Halifax Board of Selectmen has sent out the Town's annual notice concerning the overnight parking ban in Halifax from November 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016.  In addition, the Board has reiterated that the Halifax Highway Department is not responsible for damage to property placed on Town property or within the rights-of-way for streets plowed by the Town.

This includes, but is not limited to, mailboxes, sprinkler systems, trees, shrubs or landscaping, fences, light poles, etc.  In most cases, the Town owns 10 feet beyond the asphalt surface for roads accepted by the Town. Mailboxes should be installed at least four feet from the edge of the asphalt to the front of the mailbox. Many of the plows that are used have a wing that extends two feet or more beyond the cutting edge. This, combined with the snow coming off the plow, is what causes most of the damage.  It is impossible for the driver to see the edge of the asphalt under the snow; therefore, the plow may be off the edge of the road at times. In heavy snow conditions, the Department tries to push the snow at least a foot off the road.
From Boston Children's Hospital Center for Media &
Children's Health, here is an
computer
internet-safety-toolkit
to help guide your child's internet experience and make it a healthy one.

There are four sections within this toolkit covering the topics of: The Basics, For Content They See, For Content They Make and For How They Interact.  Within each section there are age specific tips for parents of preschool, school-age, 'tweens and teens. 

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME 

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and beeee entered to win
a 1.5 hr self-defense class for the winner & 9 friends at MATA Karate in 
East Bridgewater 
 
 
 
Historical Tidbit Question:
How high was the fireplace in the kitchen? 

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 Halifax.
  
On November 10, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

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

 

 

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