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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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You should play
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Historical Tidbit :    
 
The Little Post Office That Grew
 
     The History of our postal system in West Bridgewater began in a building which was once located on the corner of South Main and River Street near what is now Central Square. This dates back to the Civil War days when a butcher wagon at Folsom's Harness Shop was not an uncommon sight.  The Post Office subsequently moved to River Street at the turn of the century, then later to 5 West Center Street, and finally in the later 50's to its current location.  This last move opened the way for the Home National Bank of Brockton to open its West Bridgewater Office in September of 1958.  
 
 


Monday, November 16
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Smorgasbord Story Time  - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Water Comm - 5p - 29 Cyr St
School Comm - 6:30p - MS/HS
Municipal Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall
Tuesday, November 17
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Farewell Open House - 2p - Library
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Ms Marsha Silly Science - 3:30a - Library
School Improvement Council - 4:30p - MS/HS
Adult Coloring Night - 6:30p - Library
Conservation Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall
Wednesday, November 18
Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA 
Outreach - 9a - COA
Health Screening - 9a - COA 
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
LEGO Club - 5:30p - Library
Board of Assessors - 6p - Town Hall
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall

Thursday, November 19

Board of Health - 8:30a - Town Hall
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Story Time & Craft - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Spring St School Council - 2:45p - Spring St School
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Friday, November 20
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, November 21
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, November 22
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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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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Open House - Farewell Celebration
Tuesday, November 17  2-6pm
WB Public Library
 
You are cordially invited to visit the 
West Bridgewater Library for an
Open House Farewell Celebration for Library Director Beth Roll Smith on Tuesday, November 17 from 2-6 pm.
Mrs. Smith began her career on 
Nov. 28, 1988, and will complete 
her service on Dec. 18, 2015. 
Light refreshments will be served.
Please stop in to wish her well and thank her for her many years of service. 

"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!

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.

TAI CHI at the Council on Aging
Fridays 9:00 - 10:00 am
$5.00 per class.  Tai Chi helps reduce stress and anxiety.  It also helps increase flexibility and balance.  Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.  
                The benefits of Tai Chi include:                   
*  Decreased stress and anxiety  *  Increased muscle strength and definition   *  Increased aerobic capacity  * Increased energy & stamina  *  Increased flexibility, balance and agility     Some evidence indicates that Tai Chi also may help:   * Enhance the immune system *  Enhance quality of sleep  *  Improve joint pain *  Lower cholesterol levels & blood pressure *  
Improve overall well-being in older adults.   
Michael Showstack was trained in Tai Chi at the Chung Wan Center and has taught classes at the W.B. COA since 2003.   
No Tai Chi experience is necessary to join this class 
and all ages are welcome.
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

 West 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
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!
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: 
  
"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

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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W.B. COA will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26th and  
Friday Nov. 27th

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

 

MONDAY AFTERNOON IS GAME TIME at the WB Council on Aging 
at 1:00 P.M. 
Do you like to play Cribbage?  Or do you prefer Scrabble, Scat, Hearts, Bid Whist, Canasta, etc. and/or Board Games?  Come join us! Call 508-894-1262 and let us know what game(s) you'd like to play.  Are you a born leader???  
 Let us know if you'd be interested in coordinating this program.
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, Dec. 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.

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.
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.
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:
At the turn of the century, where did our WB Post Office reside? 

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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 18, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Christopher Buck, Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, & Betty Stirling.
  

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