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Thank you Veterans. 
The Noble and the Brave:

A Veteran's Day Tribute

When America had an urgent need,
These brave ones raised a hand;
No hesitation held them back;
They were proud to take a stand.

They left their friends and family;
They gave up normal life;
To serve their country and their God,
They plowed into the strife.

They fought for freedom and for peace
On strange and foreign shores;
Some lost new friends; some lost their lives
In long and brutal wars.

Other veterans answered a call
To support the ones who fought;
Their country had requirements for
The essential skills they brought.

We salute every one of them,
The noble and the brave,
The ones still with us here today,
And those who rest in a grave.

So here's to our country's heroes;
They're a cut above the rest;
Let's give the honor that is due
To our country's very best.

By Joanna Fuchs
 

Photos by Sue Basile
November 15, 2015

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INDUSTRY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Prepared from official returns by Frances DeWitt, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
HALIFAX - 1856
 
Establishments of manufacturing of soap and tallow candles - 1
Soap manufactured:  6,337 gallons, value $792.00, 
1 employee
 
Boots of all kinds manufactured:  500 pairs
Shoes of all kinds manufactured:  15,000 pairs
Value of boots and shoes:  $16,500; male employees 20, female employees 12
 
Charcoal manufactured:  26,700 bushels
Value $1,544; employees 15
 
Lumber prepared for market:  1,238 feet
Value of lumber $11,334; employees 51
 
Firewood prepared for market:  1,519 cords
Value of firewood, $7,019; employees 58
 
Saxony sheep of different grades, Merino sheep of different grades, all other kinds of sheep:  82
Value of all sheep, $185 - wool produced from all sheep, 272 pounds
 
Horses:  91, Value of horses:  $6,000
Oxen over 3 years 97, Steers under 3 years 200, 
Value of Oxen and Steers:  $6,145
Melch Cows:  207, Heifers 29 - Value of cows 
and heifers:  $6,534
 
Butter:  8,580 pounds; value $2,145
Cheese:  5,920 pounds; value $592
Honey:  125 pounds; value $18.75
 
Indian Corn:  200 acres, 20 bushels an acre - value:  $4,500
Rye:  29 acres, 6 bushels an acre - value:  $261
Barley:  4 acres, 8 bushels an acre - value:  $32
Oats:  50 acres, 12 bushels an acre - value:  $300
Potatoes:  78 acres, 60 bushels an acre - value:  $2,340
Turnips:  5 acres, 189 bushels - value:  $225
Carrots:  1 acre, 300 bushels - value:  $150
English Mowing:  503 acres, (English hay) 365 tons - 
value:  $6,570
Wet Meadow Hay:  312 tons - value:  $2,496
Apple Trees:  cultivated for their fruit, 5,304 - value:  $1,145
Pear Trees:  cultivated for their fruit, 5, 304 - value:  $1,145
Cranberries:  4 acres - value:  $200
Beeswax:  71 pounds - value:  $2,800
Men's garments:  manufactured 57,600 - amount paid for making, $15,400; female employees 700
 
There were 3 churches, 5 schoolhouses, and 5 unoccupied dwellings in Halifax in 1856.

        
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Upcoming Schedule of Events
Monday, November 16
Church - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Cribbage - 10a - COA
Computer Class - 10a - COA
Crochet/knitting - 1p - COA
Joy of Writing - 2p - COA
Holiday Stress - 6:30p - Library
Finance Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Tuesday, November 17
Men's Coffee - 9a - COA
SHINE Counsel - 9a - COA
Council on Aging - 10a - COA
Drop-in Knitting - 10a - Library
Halifax Reads Book Discussion - 1p - Library
Line Dance - 2:30p - COA
Wage & Personnel Bd - 6:30p - Town Hall
Conservation Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Municpal/School Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall
Wednesday, November 18
Quilting - 10a - COA
Friends of the Library - 6:30p - Library
Board of Health - 7p - Town Hall
Halifax PTO - 7p - Halifax Elementary School
Thursday, November 19

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

Halifax Writes - 3p - Library

Brainstorming with Rory Raven - 7p - Library

Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall

Friday, November 20

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 21

Our Lady of The Lake Mass - 4p

Sunday, November 22
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.
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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The Halifax Cultural Council is pleased to announce the list of grants funded for the 2016 grant cycle. 

The Halifax Historical Society, $1000 for interpreters and lecturers at 
various venues and the Halifax Elementary School.

The Soule Homestead Education Center, $200 for the Harvest Fair and Joe Davies Folk Festival to be held on September 17 and 18, 2016.

The Holmes Public Library, $350 for "Unlaunch'd Voices, an Evening with Walt Whitman" at the Library on April 20, 2016.

The Holmes Public Library, $550 for Passes to Plimoth Plantation.

The Halifax Council on Aging, $400 for Senior Art Classes at Pope's Tavern.

The Holmes Public Library, $425 for Marvelous Marvin's Health Circus 
Extravaganza to be held on June 26, 2016.

Davis Bates, $450 for "Celebrating New England:  A Performance for 
Seniors" as part of the Council on Aging's programs with a date to be 
determined.

Gerald Lagadec, $250 for "Words, Wind, and Wood," a performance at the Holmes Public Library with a date to be determined.

The Silver Lake Regional High School's Robotic Team, $500 for this 
year's programming and competitions.

The Pilgrim Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum, $231 for Treasure Hunt 
programming from February-June 2016.

The Silver Lake Regional High School Art Department, $500 for visits 
from guest artists during the 2015-2016 school year.

Robin Bellinger, $250 to paint one of the traffic light utility boxes on 
Route 106.

The Cultural Council received 22 applications this year, making it the 
most competitive funding round in a number of years. The Council is 
encouraged by the number and variety of submissions, as this is a sign of the interest in the arts in Halifax and the surrounding area.  The 
Halifax Cultural Council is a local agency funded by the Massachusetts 
Cultural Council, a state agency.
Tips to Prepare Your Home For Winter
Give your home a once-over and tend to winter preparation tasks and repairs before the year's first frost. By being proactive, you'll lower your energy bills, increase the efficiency and lifespan of your home's components, and make your property safer.
  • Check all the weather stripping around windows and door frames for leaks to prevent heat loss. Replace weather stripping, if necessary. Replace all screen doors with storm doors. Replace all window screens with storm windows. Check for drafts around windows and doors. Caulk inside and out, where necessary, to keep heat from escaping.
  • Trim overgrown branches back from the house and electrical wires to prevent iced-over or wind-swept branches from causing property damage or a power problem. Ensure rain or snow drains away from the house to avoid foundation problems. The dirt grade - around the exterior of your home - should slope away from the house. Add extra dirt to low areas, as necessary.
  • Remove any attached hoses and store them away for the winter to prevent cracks, preserve their shapes, and prolong their life. Wrap outside faucets with covers to prevent water damage. Shut off exterior faucets. Drain water from outdoor pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads to protect against pipe bursts.
  • Inspect outdoor lighting around the property. Good illumination will help minimize the chance of accidents on icy walkways at night. Check handrails on exterior stairs to make sure they're well secured. 
  • Move your snow blower and shovels to the front of the garage or shed for easy access. Prepare the snow blower for the first snowfall by changing the oil and replacing the spark plug. Sharpen ice chopper and inspect snow shovels to make sure they're ready for another season of work.
  • Make sure you have an ample supply of ice melt or sand on hand for steps, walkways, and the driveway. 
  • Inspect the firebox and flue system to ensure that they're clean of any soot or creosote and that there aren't any cracks or voids that could cause a fire hazard. Check fireplace for drafts. If it's cold despite the damper being closed, the damper itself may be warped, worn, or rusted. Check that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order.
  • Check for missing, damaged or warped shingles and replace, as necessary before you get stuck with a leak. Check for deteriorated flashing at the chimney, walls, and skylights and around vent pipes. Seal joints where water could penetrate, using roofing cement and a caulking gun. Check the gutters and downspouts for proper fastening, and re-secure if loose or sagging. The weight of snow and ice can pull gutters off the house. 
  • Clean gutters of any debris. Make sure downspouts extend away from the house by at least 5 feet to prevent flooding of the foundation and water damage from snow melt.
  • Ensure all vents and openings are covered to prevent insects, birds, and rodents from getting inside to nest in a warm place.
Thanks to the Bob Vila Website for this list, to check entire list: 
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Afternoon Book Club
Tuesday, November 17, at 1pm
Holmes Public Library

Join Susan at the Holmes Public Library for an afternoon book discussion of Weekends with Daisy, the final event of Halifax Reads.
New members or one-time visitors to the book club are welcome!
Copies of the book are available at the library in regular print and large print.

"W8 4 IT" Improv Show!
 
Hold on to your seats!  In the spirit of the Groundlings, Second City Theatre, and Upright Citizens Brigade, Bridgewater State University Lab Theater proudly presents W8 4 IT, a night of improvised fun and frolic. Through audience suggestion and unbridled imagination, our acting troupe will create a new show every night!  So bring your friends and family! 
This show is for everyone!

Friends of HOPS

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

BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
 
CHIRP, WAG & WHINNY SALE! ONE DAY ONLY SATURDAY Nov. 21st

$2.00 OFF Blue Seal Nature's Choice Wild Bird Seed
20 lb. & 40 lb. 
$2.00 OFF Blue Seal Life Stages Adult Dog 40 lb. size only
$2.00 off Sentinel Performance LS Equine Feed 50 lb bag
Like our FB page & answer daily quiz questions 'til 11/21
Get 'em all correct 
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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.
 



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.  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!
  
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." ~ Francis of Assisi
"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." ~ Jimmy Dean


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~ Jacquie
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Saturday 10a-2p

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Fire Cadet Program

 

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

The Halifax Fire Department 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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Girls Basketball Registration

 

Halifax Girls Basketball is still accepting registrations for the In-Town Recreational league for 3rd through 8th grade. Registrations will be closing soon.
For more information, please visit halifaxgirlsbasketball.com or contact Ken Boudreau at kfboudreau@gmail.com. 

 

 

 Holiday Stress?? 
Give It A Rest
  Monday, Nov. 16 
at 6:30pm
Holmes Public Library


The holidays are coming!   Stress less and enjoy more this year.
Join Brunnie Getchell for an evening of tips and tricks to get you through the holidays in a happy healthy way!  
 Brunnie Getchell is an Advanced Certified Hypnotherapist, Master's Level Counselor and a Reiki Master Practitioner who has practiced for over 20 years.  Join us for ways to beat the stress this holiday season.

 

Halifax PTO Meeting
Wed, Nov 17, at 7pm
Halifax Elementary School
All-Purpose Room
 
The Halifax Elementary School PTO will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday in the All- Purpose Room of the Halifax Elementary School. All are invited to attend.
 Reminder:
Wednesday, Nov 25  is early release day for all students.  No school 11/26 or 11/27 for Thanksgiving break.

GOT BOOKS!!
 
 
Don't forget our "Got Books" box in the parking lot behind our Halifax 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!


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 may 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.

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Historical Tidbit Question:  How many school houses were in Halifax in 1856? 

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