Buzz Around West Bridgewater

Library Directory Beth Roll Smith is Retiring

Beth Roll Smith is retiring on January 2, 2016.  Her last day serving as Library Director will be December 18, 2015.  
The Board of Trustees will give her a farewell reception on Tuesday, November 17th, from 2 to 6 pm in the Art Galleria at the Library and you are invited. 

In lieu of any gift, please make a donation to establish and fund a Community Service Scholarship in the name of Beth Roll Smith for a graduating Senior from the WBMSHS each year.

Beth served as Director for 27 years.  When she arrived on November 28, 1988, the new library building was ready to choose colors and kinds of furniture.  The new building opened on May 4, 1990 (or so). Beth led the charge to automate and bring the collection online in May 1995.  With an eye to the needs of the community, she increased staffing to serve most of those needs.  She also led efforts to bring repairs and renovations to key areas in the new building.  She has led, and continues to lead, the book discussion group that was begun by a patron in January 1995.   An active member of the community, she's been a member of the Bridgewaters Rotary Club since 1989.  She has also served as a member of the Municipal Building Needs Committee for 20 years, the Open Space Committee for 20 years, 
the Agricultural Commission for four years, the Computer Advisory Council, and was President of the SAILS Library Network from 2011 to 2012.  Previously, she was a member of MLA, NELA, and ALA as well as NJLA.

Her plans are to stay in West Bridgewater with her husband Bob Smith for the foreseeable future and to enjoy skiing, yoga, swimming, walking, bicycle riding, folk dancing, traveling, gardening, family genealogy, catching up on reading, and taking courses in all subjects.

Thank you, Beth!
November 8, 2015
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Prize Box
 


Congratulations
Val Thoms

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 1/2 hr self-defense class for winner & 9 friends at MATA Karate in East Bridgewater. 
Historical Tidbit :    
   
 
1914 Graduating Class from the Howard School, West Bridgewater.  
 
Gates at West Center Street, Howard High School in background.
 
Gift of Janet Merritt
 


Monday, November 9
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
New Moms Group - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA

Tuesday, November 10

Housing Authority - 8:30a - Esther Dr
Outreach - 9a - COA
Story Time & Craft - 10:30a - Library
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
ADA Compliance  - 2:30p - Town Hall
Library Trustees - 5:45p - Library
Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day - Thank a Vet!!
Yoga - 6p - First Church
All town offices, banks, schools & library are closed.

Thursday, November 12

Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Ms Marsha's Music & Movement - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Rent Control Bd - 7p - Town Hall
Friday, November 13
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, November 14
Cultural Council - 10a - Library
Men & Munchkins - 10:30a - Library
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, November 15
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.

 

Tri Town Veteran's Day Parade  10am

Spring St East Bridgewater

Exercises on East Bridgewater Common

following the parade at approximately 11 am

November 11, 2015

 

Collation following at St John's Parish Hall 210 Central St.  

E Bridgewater. All are invited. 

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 

 

VETERANS APPRECIATION POT ROAST LUNCHEON

Monday,  November 9th, at 11 am

WB Council on Aging

 

The WB Council on Aging invites all Veterans!!!

 If you are a Veteran and would like to attend this complimentary lunch, please make your reservation by calling 508-894-1262.  

Musical entertainment provided by Howard Elementary School 5th Grade Chorus.  Call early as reservations are limited.   
You are also invited to bring a guest for a cost of $4.00. 

Please bring any memorabilia and memories you might like to share 

New Moms Group

Monday, November 9, at 10:30 am

WB Public Library

 

Are you a new mom looking to meet with other new moms and their babies? The Library is hosting a get-together for new moms on November 9th at 10:30 am. This is a chance for new moms to talk about baby issues 

and for their babies to interact as well.

Come meet some new friends! This will be geared to moms with babies newborn to age one, but older siblings are welcomed to attend. 

WB Lion's Club Annual Town Wide Scarecrow Contest

AND THE WINNERS ARE RESIDENTS
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD:
1st Holden Family (289 Matfield St)
2nd McCarthy Family (115 S Elm St)
3rd Jean Smith Family (54 Matfield)

JUDGE'S CHOICE:
1st Jean Smith Family (54 Matfield)
2nd Pat & Danette Gouthro (64 Belmont)
3rd Holden Family (289 Matfield St)

BUSINESS/GROUP
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD:
1st New England Animal Medical Center (595 W. Center St)
2nd Town Hall (65 North Main St)
3rd Howard School (Howard St)

JUDGE'S CHOICE:
1st 2nd-Hand Society (168 South Main)
2nd New England Animal Medical Center (595 W. Center St)
3rd Howard School (Howard St)
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE go "Like" 
the West Bridgewater Lions Club PAGE
There was a total of 5188 views of our contest photos 
and a total of 2050 Votes ("Likes")





Dance Theater of New England
It is Not Too Late to Register for Fall Classes!
    
Why DTNE?
Check Out Why Dance Theater of New England is Meghan's Choice!

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                      (508) 697-5255

Men and Munchkins
Saturday, November 14, at 10:30 am
WB Public Library

Join us for Men and Munchkins Story Time.
This is a story time for children and the male role models in their lives 
(Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, Friends).
Story time will be followed by donuts, juice and a craft activity. 
Female caregivers are also welcome to attend.
Sign up today at the library.

FUEL ASSISTANCE Now Open

WB Council on Aging

 

It's that time of year again, the dreaded thought of having to heat your house.  If your yearly income is less than $33,126 for an individual or less that $43,319 for a family of two, then please call and schedule an appointment with Wendy or Fran, who can assist you with 

fuel assistance applications.  508 -894-1262

 

New Library Director Named:  Ellen Snoeyenbos

Library Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 13, announced the new Library Director:  Ellen Snoeyenbos of Halifax.
She is due to begin her career at the West Bridgewater Public Library as Library Director on Monday, December 14.

Ellen is currently working as Young Adult and Reference Services Librarian at Duxbury Public library.

The Library Board of Trustees welcomes Ellen to her new position.

Ellen will work with the current Director, Beth Roll Smith, until her leave taking on December 18.
Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, November 11
1-6 pm
Club Fit, 1 Component Park, WB
 
The First Church of West Bridgewater will hold a Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 11, from 1 until 6 pm at
the Club Fit facility.

The need for blood is always present. Please consider donating and give "the gift of life."

You may schedule your appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-Red Cross 
or log onto redcrossblood.org
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
 New England Village Fair 
First Parish Church

Friday, November 13, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday, November 14, 8 am - 2 pm
29 Howard St, WB 

The doors will open on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 am until 2 pm. 

A homemade chicken pot pie dinner will be served on Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. Ticket price is $10.00 and a children's menu will also be available.

A pancake breakfast will be served on Saturday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. and a soup and sandwich lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Many different tables will be featured as well as raffles, home baked goods, and homemade items.  Hope to see you there!
www.firstchurchwb.org


Lion's Club Holiday and Fall Craft Fair
Sun, Nov. 15, 10 am - 4 pm
WB JR SR HS
Vendor space available; request one from WBLionsClub@aol.com

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Adult Coloring Night
Tuesday, November 17, from 6:30 - 8 pm
WB Public Library

Come try the newest craze:  Coloring for Adults!
You may be surprised at just how relaxing coloring can be.
The first class will be held on Tuesday, November 17th, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. The library will provide coloring pages and colored pencils (or you can bring your own if you prefer) free of charge.  In addition, all attendees will be entered into a raffle that will be drawn at the end of the first class!
This is for adults only, please.
Please register at the Library or by calling 508-894-1255.
Bridgewater Turkey Trot
to benefit the West Bridgewater Food Pantry
Saturday, November 21, at 10 am

Registration 9 am.  Rain date Sunday, November 22, at 1 pm.
Sponsored by The First Church of West Bridgewater

Run, walk, or wobble!

5K (3.1 miles) or 1.0 mile Fun Run(1.6K).
Start and finish at 29 Howard Street, the First Church.

5K entry fee $20.00 adults (15 & older)
Fun Run entry fee $10.00 for Fun Run, cash or check accepted.  Check should be made out to First Church.  Late registration, 
after November 10, is $25.00.

Thanksgiving costumes are encouraged; there will be prizes for best costume, adult and child; all participants will be eligible for a raffle.
All participants are asked to bring an item for the Food Pantry

For more information or to get an application, please call the First Church at 508 587-3118, if no answer, please be sure to leave a message.  Email firstchurchwb@juno.com or you may sign up online at RaceWire.com
It's your story.

  
~ 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... 
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East Bridgewater

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325 South St
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Call Us Today to Discuss Your Rental Needs or to Make a Reservation.

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Bridgewater
508-279-0950


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MATA Karate

"Never Lose The Fight Within"

After School Classes
Enrolling Now!

 516 North Bedford St
2nd Floor
East Bridgewater

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ARE AVAILABLE IN THE
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE

MONDAY - FRIDAY

FIRST STICKER - $85.00
SECOND - $85.00

A MAXIMUM OF TWO STICKERS PER HOUSEHOLD WILL BE ISSUED.

*MUST PRESENT CURRENT VEHICLE REGISTRATION AT TIME OF PURCHASE

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DID YOU KNOW?
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Send in a copy of your registration,
a self addressed, stamped envelope and a check for $85.00 for each sticker 
made out to the 
Town of West Bridgewater.

School Committee Meeting

Monday, November 16 

at 6:30 pm

Learning Commons

 

Please join us for our school committee meeting.

All are welcome to attend.

WB Council on Aging Trips and Adventures

A THANKSGIVING PRELUDE  "STRICTLY SINATRA" 
 Venus DeMilo Thursday, November 19, Pick-Up at Lowe's: TBD 
 
TWIN RIVERS CASINO Lincoln, RI Tuesday, December 1, Pick-Up at Lowe's 8:45 AM, Return 5:30 PM

A HOLIDAY IN N.Y.C. - "BIG APPLE"  New York City, NY Saturday, December 5, 2015
Pick-Up at Lowe's: TBD 

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

From Boston Children's Hospital Center for Media &
Children's Health
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. 
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.

prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  

Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win a
1 1/2 hr self-defense class for winner & 9 friends at MATA Karate in East Bridgewater. 
 
 
 Historical Tidbit Question:
What year was the picture of the graduating class taken?

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 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, & Betty Stirling.
  

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