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Thank You, Veterans!
Our Tri-Town Parade & Ceremony was held in East Bridgewater this year.  Thanks to all who participated in these services honoring our Veterans. 


 

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November 15, 2015

 

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Congratulations
Lisa Ghelfi
 Won a 1 1/2 hr self-defense class for the winner & 9 friends at MATA Karate in 
East Bridgewater


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

You could win
 a facial and a $15 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, 
Mary Kay Consultants
Historical Tidbit:   Our Neighbor to the North
  
 
In early 1819, the North Parish of Bridgewater formed a committee petitioning the General Court of Massachusetts for a division of the town, listing two specific concerns. The first concern was the area and population of Bridgewater was getting too big and the expense of time and travel made attending town meetings difficult so far from their homes. The second concern was the meetinghouse was in disrepair and lacked sufficient size for the whole town to meet and transact their business. North Parish would be much better served by forming their own town.



A smaller group in North Parish petitioned against the division believing such reasons and arguments presented for the division were unjustified. They also wished if the petition for division was passed, they and their estates would be exempt and remain part of Bridgewater.



The town of Bridgewater itself also petitioned the General Court expressing regret and surprise regarding the division. They disagreed with the alleged sufferings expressed of road conditions and time of travel along with the size and condition of the towns meetinghouse. Their opinion, generally speaking, was the conditions in Bridgewater are uncommonly good compared to most towns throughout the state. Their main concern was this division would lead to the division of the whole town!



After much debate and consideration over the next two years on June 15, 1821 the State Senate and House passed the bill granting North Parish incorporation. The new town of North Bridgewater celebrated its first town meeting Independence Day 1821.The name was changed from North Bridgewater to Brockton in 1874.


Submitted by: Robert Lundquist

Information from:
www.Ancestry.com

wikipedia.org/wiki/Brockton

Monday, November 16
Coffee Hour - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Clinic - 9a - COA
Podiatry Clinic - 8a - COA
Rep Diehl - 9a - COA
Whist - 10a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Melodians - 1p - COA
Grief Support - 3p - COA
Holiday Pie Social - 3:30p - COA
Food Pantry - 3p - St. John's
Maintaining Positive Credit - 6p - Library
Selectmen - 6:30p - Town Hall
Friends of EB Trails - 7:30p - Town Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Tuesday, November 17
Walking Club - 8:30a - St. John's
Errand Van - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 9a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - 10:30a - COA
Left, Right, Center - 10:30a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Busy Hands - 1p - COA
Democratic Town Comm - 7p - Library
American Legion - 7p - Town Hall
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, November 18

Early Release Grades K-2 only

Rotary Meeting- 7:15a - Good Days, WB

Errand Van - 8:30a - COA

Clinic - 10a - COA

Line Dancing - 10a - COA

Crocheting - 10a - COA

Computer Workshop - 10a - COA

Mah Jongg - noon - COA

Senior Citizens Club - noon - COA

Zumba Gold - 1p - COA

SHINE - 1:30p - Riddell Rd

EBHOPE - 4:45p - Town Hall

Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist Church
EB BASE - 7p - Town Hall
Republican Town Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Youth Soccer - 7p - Belmont St
Hockomock Photography - 7:30p - Library
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p - Union Congregational Church
Thursday, November 19
Early Release - Grades K-2 only
Shoppers' Van - 8:15a - COA
Walking Club - 8:30a - St John's
Yoga - 10a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Back Alley Bridge - noon - COA
EB HOPE Drop In - 5p - Community Covenant Church
Kiwanis - 6:30p - TJ Smith's
Arts Council - 6:30p - Town Hall
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
Family Yoga - 6:30pm - Union Congregational Church
School Comm - 7:30p - JR/SR High
 Friday, November 20
Early Release Grades K-2 only
Cribbage - 8:30a - COA
Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec
TOPS - 9:15a - Library
Crisfit - 10a - COA
Movers & Shakers - 10:30a - Library
Union Congregational Dinner & Craft Fair - 5:30p
 Saturday, November 21
Recycling - 8a - Bridge St
International Games Day - noon - Library
St. John's - Service - 4p 
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
 Sunday, November 22
Community Covenant Church - Sunday school: 9:45am, 
Worship: 11:00am
Union Congregational Church - Service 10a
(Elmwood) New Jerusalem Church - 10a
Grace Bible Church -  Worship 10:45a, Family Bible Study: 6p 
St. John's Church - Mass: 8a, 10:30a
United Methodist Church -  Service 10:45a
Great Pumpkin Walk - 1p - Sachem Rock Farm
Alcoholics Anonymous - 6p - Union Congregational
 
* Information Compiled in this issue from Town web sites and "Our Town" calendar
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 
for a chance to win a free bag of seed or feed!
Bridgewater Farm Supply
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1000 Plymouth St, (Rt104) 
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357 
 

Hockomock Digital Photographers Meeting
Wednesday, November 18th, at 7:30 PM
East Bridgewater Library Community Room
Our activity for the night will be our second club competition - monochromatic.  Mike DiStefano, MNEC, will review our images and comment on their qualities.  Competition nights and image study nights provide excellent opportunities 
to learn more about photography. 

Here is one of the images that will be critiqued, 
"Snow Day, No School!"


Hockomock Digital Photographers is a group of about fifty photo-enthusiasts whose expertise ranges from beginner to professional.  We meet regularly to talk about ways to improve our photography.
We meet every Wednesday starting in September and ending around mid-May.

Currently HDP has an exhibit hanging in the East Bridgewater Library.  We change out the prints every other month.
hockomockdigital.com
Student Talent Show
Friday, November 20 at 7pm
GW Mitchell Middle School Auditorium

Please come and support our students in this entertaining event!
The talent show will be held on Friday, November 20th at 7PM.
All students participating in the show should arrive at 6:30PM. 

Tickets for the talent show are $8/adults and $6/students and seniors and will be available at the door.

EB MUSIC PARENTS GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER
  
The EB Music Parents Association is sponsoring this year's Gift Card Fundraiser. You purchase various gift cards at face value. Our fundraising partner, United Scrip, sells them to us at a discounted rate and the percentage difference comes back to our group as profit.  They are the same gift cards that you would purchase at the individual stores, without the hassle of driving there!.  All orders should be placed in a sealed envelope and accompanied by full payment in the form of a check made out to EBMPA (no cash please).  Distribution of all orders (from all schools) will be in the lobby of the Middle School by the Main Office between 6PM and 8PM on the following dates: Orders turned in by 11/20 will be available for pickup on 11/30; orders turned in by 12/4 will be available on 12/14. For questions please call Bonnie McArthur at 508-378-0400 or email ebmusicparents@gmail.com. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

Nessralla Farm Store
 
Bring the Goodness Home ... YUMMMMM!!!! 
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318 Plymouth St (Rt 106) Halifax, MA 781-293-6792
 


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Union Congregational Fair Annual Holiday Fair
Union Congregational Church
Fri., Nov 20, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Sat., Nov 21,  9 am - 2 pm

Raffle tickets for a Handmade Advent Quilt and 
Big Screen TV,  $1.
105 Pleasant St, EB

The Witches
Artists from Suburbia will present David Wood's adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's book, "The Witches." 
The Center at Sachem Rock
at 355 Plymouth Street, East Bridgewater, MA on
Friday, November 20, at 7:00
Saturday, November 21, at 7:00
and Sunday, November 22, at 2:00
Performances are free and open to the public!

The production will feature puppets by local artists alongside performances by local actors, all coming together to create an evening of spook-tacular, family-friendly theatre like no other!

THIS PRODUCTION WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS FUNDING OF THE EAST BRIDGEWATER CULTURAL COUNCIL
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"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!

Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

18th Annual Community Food Drive
 to benefit the Bridgewater Food Pantry is 
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 
 8:00-11:45a.m. & 2:00-6:30p.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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                63 Main Street 
     Bridgewater
    (508) 697-0050

Community Meals


November 18, at 5:30 pm.
Prayer Evening of Thanksgiving at 6:30 pm following the

Thanksgiving Dinner; Community meal on
Wednesday, November 25th, at 5:30 pm
United Methodist Church
54 N. Central St., E. Bridgewater, MA  
 All are welcome to join us for these free meals.    

Mindfulness Practice in a Mobile App Shared with us by the Youth Health Connection at South Shore Hospital



Smiling Mind is a unique free web and App-based program developed in Australia by a team of psychologists with expertise in youth and adolescent therapy, Mindfulness Meditation and web-based wellness programs. The content helps make balance and mindfulness practices easily accessible to everyone.

There are sections within the program for ages: 7-11 years, 12-15 years, 16-22 years, adults plus sections for quick bite-size or extended options.

Smiling Mind Meditation
Smiling Mind Meditation
To learn more about Smiling Minds visit: smilingmind.com.au
To check out an example of Exploring Thoughts for ages 16-22, visit:  www.youtube.com/ Smiling Mind
To check out an example for Adults, visit: Mindful From Nine to Five.
11.14 
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: 
Twenty-Ninth Annual Christmas on the Common 
Annual Tree Decorating Contest
East Bridgewater Town Common
Thursday, December 3, at 6 pm; Judging at 5:30 pm 
Schedule tentative.  Entries due by November 24.

Your club or community organization is invited to participate.  The theme for this year's contest will be "A Christmas Story" (Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB Gun).  Trees for the decorating contest are donated courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater.

As the sponsoring coordinators of the "Christmas on the Common" program, the Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater is, again, grateful to the Common Committee and the Board of Selectmen for allowing the 2015 program to be held on this historic site.

The popularity of "Christmas on the Common" program has delighted many people and has generated a sense of community spirit.  I hope that you and your group will join us in this wonderful East Bridgewater tradition.
Email Mary Sue C. Moore at Mscm6222@yahoo.com  if interested.


Respectfully submitted, Mary Sue C. Moore
 Salon Esprit Raised $1,288 for the American Cancer Society's Efforts to Battle Breast Cancer.

   The funds were raised by a raffle for a "Year's Worth of Free Haircuts" and a Cut-a-thon that was held on Sunday, November 1st. The stylists donated their time and talents to the effort as well as a wealth of baked goods and related items.
Great job, team!


Jessica and Debbie at the bake table raised $320.


Images courtesy of Salon Esprit 
  
"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


Dance in the rain with me! : )   
~ Jacquie

Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

175 Central St

508-378-1601

Mon 8:30a-8p

Tues - Thurs 8:30a-4:30p

Fri 8:30a-noon

 

EB Public Library

32 Union St

508-378-1616

Mon & Tues 9-8
Wed, Thurs, Fri 9-5
Saturday 9-2 

 

Council on Aging 

355 Plymouth St

508-378-1610

Mon 8a-6p

Tues - Thurs 8a-4p

Fri 8a-noon 

 
Small businesses make our community strong.
Support them every day!


Right of Way
Driving School
NOW TEACHING AT
EAST BRIDGEWATER 
JR/ SR HIGH SCHOOL

Next Class:  Dec 14 -23. 

M-F 2:30pm - 6:15 pm

For more information 
or to enroll: 
781 436-8057



Salon Serenity

Holiday Gift Certificates Available

590 Monponsett St. 
Halifax, MA 
(781) 293-5379


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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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East Bridgewater Candle Company
Hand poured 100% soy candles.100% cotton wicks, no dyes. Scented with a blend of essential and fragrance oils.
Available at:
Lavender Sky Gifts 
494 Bedford St
East Bridgewater

CN Smith Farm
325 South St
East Bridgewater, MA


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Viking Pizza
Buy 3 pizzas, get 1 free!

52 Bedford St
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

Delivery 7 days a week
 Hours: 11am - 10pm


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mention you read about them in the Buzz Around!!!

School Notice:

Early Release Grades K-2 11/16, 11/17 & 11/18 for Parent Conferences at Central School
  
11/25/15 - Early Release Day - K-12
  
11/26/15-11/27/15 - No School - Thanksgiving Break 

 
12/2/15 - 12/4/15 - Early Release Day Grades 3-6 - Parent Teacher Conferences
  
12/15/15 - Winter Concert Grades 3-6 - 7:30PM 
Parent Conferences

The Central School Fall Parent Conference cycle will be November 17, 18, 19, and 20.  The Parent Conference request letters were sent last week. The Report Form will be sent home on Monday, November 16th.  We are asking parents to be as flexible as possible because we will be scheduling approximately 600 individual conferences at mutually convenient times during the fall conference cycle.  There will be a Book Fair held in the Gym during conferences on Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00-3:00 PM and 5:00-7:00 PM.
EB Hope Drop-In
November 19 at 5 pm
Community Covenant Church, Pleasant St.

In collaboration with EB HOPE and its volunteer members, 
law enforcement and civilian partners will facilitate bi-monthly community-based meetings 
for people suffering from the disease of addiction and their friends and family members 
to provide information on 
where to access:
  • Outpatient levels of care
  • Inpatient/medical detoxification programs, along with continuous care options (residential versus sobriety homes)
  • Addiction recovery services available through a representative from the Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery
  • Resources for family support
  • Mental health professionals
  • Information for obtaining Nasal Naloxone and on-site training on the proper use
  • Information about local coalitions and community-based groups involved in opioid abuse prevention and treatment
  • Faith Based Support
  • Veteran services personnel
 For more information, click here to visit the website
MEADOW FARMS FUNDRAISER PICKUP

The pickup date for Meadow Farms orders will be Monday, November 23 in the auditorium (right side door) at the Middle School from 2:30-7:30PM. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT PERISHABLE ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP ON THIS DAY AS WE DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO REFRIGERATE. Anyone with questions please contact Red Hilton at redhilton@gmail.com or 617-331-3439.
The East Bridgewater Garden Club Annual Christmas Luncheon 
 Friday, Dec. 4, from 12-3 p.m. The Center at Sachem Rock 355 Plymouth St., East Bridgewater
 
Please bring items for the food pantry. The flower show is a boutonniere or a corsage.
For more information: 

 

 

HUGS Community Christmas Program

 

If you or someone you know need help this Christmas, or if you would like to make a donation, or volunteer, please call Theresa at 508-350-9811.

 

The Giving Trees are up at the Center at Sachem Rock, Dewhurst Lumber and

EB Public Library.

 

If you would like to help a family in need, please visit one of our trees, take a tag and buy a gift for someone in need 

this holiday season.  

To sponsor a family, please call Theresa at 508-350-9811.

www.ebhugs.org

 

Thanksgiving Food Drive 2015
 
Please join the MATA Karate family in helping feed our community for the holidays. 
Help us stock up with Holiday dinner items.
We will be collecting food starting 10/26 until 11/20 for the E.B. food pantry, such items as canned veggies, canned yams, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and Jiffy corn muffin mix, non perishable food items.
  Bring it by our studio: 516 North Bedford St, 2nd Floor, East Bridgewater.  If you are unable to shop, cash/check or supermarket gift cards are also accepted. 
Thank you for your continued support in MATA & the EB community!

Friendly Visitor Program

 

One of the great programs offered at the Council on Aging is 
The friendly visitor program. This is a volunteer support system that provides companionship and contact with the community for those who are isolated or unable to get out to activities. A visit from a friendly visitor can brighten someone's day. For more information, or if you know a person who could benefit from our program, please contact Kelly Long at 508-378-1610. 
If you would like to volunteer, adults of all ages are welcome to volunteer. Please contact us at the above phone number. 

Student Scholarship Opportunity

Foot Locker Scholarship for Scholar Athletes is accepting applications until 5 pm EST on December 17, 2015.  They will award 20 scholarships of $20,000 each to high school students who will enter a 4-year college program in September 2016.  Applicants do not need to play varsity sports, but they need to show commitment to sports. In addition, applicants need to have a GPA of 3.0, two recommendations, demonstrate leadership in multiple settings, and answer two essay questions (300-500 words each). (information from website)
To learn more about this scholarship opportunity, visit: http://bit.ly/1HvfQvo
Save the Date:  Kiwanis Christmas on the Common Arts and 
Crafts Fair 
 Saturday, Dec. 5th, 9-2 pm. Spaces available - contact Ken (781-294-1057) to reserve.  First come, first served.  Spaces sell out every year!
The Ousamequin Woman's Club of Greater Bridgewater
Next meeting for Monday, December 7th, at 1pm 
at the Bridgewater Senior Center,10 Wally Krueger Way.  

The Holiday celebration will feature a musical sing-along, 
led by Krisanthi Pappas.   Our Club's community project for this month is to collect donations for the 
Bridgewater area.
 
Operation Santa.   
New items only for donation, please.  Guests welcome.
Refreshments served.


prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
 
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and beeee entered to win     
 
a facial and a $15 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, 
Mary Kay consultants
 
 
Historical Tidbit Question:
What year did the North Parish of Bridgewater form a committee?


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