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Nunckatessett Greenway Project

A land and water trail network connecting people to the historical and natural places along the Town River and Bay Circuit Trail in West Bridgewater and Bridgewater, and  to their downtown business districts and school zones.  

The Nunckatessett Greenway is a network of trail spurs connecting the Town River and the Bay Circuit Trail to municipal and state conservation areas, historical sites, urban centers, school districts, Bridgewater State University, the Hockomock Swamp, and the Wild & Scenic Taunton River.  Set aside for passive recreation by the towns of West Bridgewater and Bridgewater, the Nunckatessett Greenway connects people to the natural world.

Check out our developing website at www.nunckatessettgreenway.org


Our volunteers are in the process of finishing up the construction and installation of three kiosks along our trail network (Beaverton Woods, Woodchuck Chase, and Stiles & Hart) plus several smaller signs, using a $2,500 1:1 matching grant from the Wild & Scenic Taunton RIver Stewardship Council. 

We also had nine volunteers from West Bridgewater, Bridgewater and Bridgewater State University partake in a Trails Stewardship Training Workshop facilitated by Beth Gula from AMC; these local stewards will now share their knowledge with other stewards in our trail network in order to ensure a sustainable management. 
town river m prince

Respectfully submitted, Kitty Doherty
November 22, 2015
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We were too Buzzzy to play this week!

You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column; you could win entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106
 Historical Tidbit: The Jury System in the Pilgrim Settlement

                       "Although the Pilgrims sailed to the New World in the quest for religious freedom, these explorers maintained a respect, and need, for English common law. Three years after their arrival in Plymouth, the Pilgrims codified the colony's laws.  On December 17, 1623, colony officials decreed 'that all criminal facts, and also matters of trespasse and debts betweene man and man should be tried by the verdict of twelve honest men to be impanelled by authority in forme of a jury upon their oath'."

                       "In 1641, lawyer-clergyman Nathaniel Ward of Ipswich drew up the Body of Liberties, setting the basis of colonial law in Massachusetts... Under the Liberties, 'free men' could serve on two juries in a year.  Jurors were picked 'by the freemen of the Town where they dwell'."

                        "From the beginning, even in the 17th century, failure to perform juror service was punished.  Under Colonial law, starting in 1647, 'if such person shall refuse to serve in, or take upon him any such Office, being legally chosen thereunto, he shall pay for such refusall, such fine, as the Town shall impose not exceeding twenty shillings for one offence'."

www.mass.gov/mass-jury-system/history 
  
  
Monday, November 23
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Tuesday, November 24
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Story Time & Craft with Ms Nanette - 10:30a - Library
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
School Building Comm - 6:30p - MS/HS
Wednesday, November 25
Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA 
Outreach - 9a - COA
Health Screening - 9a - COA 
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church

Thursday, November 26

Happy Thanksgiving!
All town offices, banks, library and schools are closed.
Friday, November 27
All town offices, COA, library and schools are closed.
Saturday, November 28
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service. 
Sunday, November 29
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.
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic
Annual Community Toy Drive
 to benefit "Operation Santa" Wed., December 16, 2015 from 8:00-11:45 a.m. & 2:00-6:30 p.m. 

All current and former patients:  Bring in an UNWRAPPED NEW TOY for either a boy or girl to the office and receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE!! 
(Complimentary adjustments are performed on 12/16/15 only.)
NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME, ALSO!!  Stop in and see our office and meet Dr. Perry and Dr. Ledin.  For your donation of an UNWRAPPED NEW TOY, you will receive a gift certificate for a Complimentary Consultation and Exam!!  
Please consider helping us to help the community. 

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63 Main Street, Bridgewater     (508) 697-0050
"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!

New Moms Group
Thursday, Dec. 3rd, at 10:30 am
WB Public Library

Are you a new mom looking to meet with other new moms and their babies?  The West Bridgewater Library is hosting a get-together for new moms on Thursday, Dec. 3rd, 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 welcome to attend.
Sign up at the WB Library or call 508-894-1255 to register.
BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
  Bwater Farm Supply - dog food central!
Your One-Stop Pet Shop!
 
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1000 Plymouth St, 
(Rt 104) 
        Bridgewater
        (508) 697-0357 
 


Mrs. Conroy and Mrs. Weldon's students learn a lesson on helping others while donating to the WB food pantry. 
Thank you, Cal and Fran for all you do!!!
Chapters - Library Book Discussion Group
Thursday, December 3rd 
at 7:00 pm
WB Public Library
 
Please join us for our December discussion!
The group will be in the Meeting Room.
The group will discuss 
The Night Sister 
by Jennifer McMahon.
Books are available at the circulation desk.  
All are welcome!
The Ousamequin Woman's Club 
of Greater Bridgewater
Next meeting is on 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.


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. 



Visit them for more images of the parade & ceremony. 
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  Food, Glorious Food
"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart." 
~Cesar Chavez
  bon appetit
~ 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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Melissa Goldmann Massage Therapy
Massage gift certificates, the gift they won't let the ink dry on! 

Now offering Thai Table massage.

516 N. Bedford street
(Inside Waves Salon)
E. Bridgewater MA 

508-857-7744 


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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

C.N. Smith Farm
325 South St
East Bridgewater, MA


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Wednesday, Nov 25
Special Hours
  
Town Hall closes at noon
Council on Aging 
closes at 1pm
Library closes at 3pm
W.B. COA, town hall and library will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26th and  
Friday, Nov. 27th
WB Council on Aging
JOY CHRISTMAS PARTY 
Friday, December  4
 12:00 - 3:00 pm @ MEADOWBROOK RESTAURANT, Rt 27,
Hanson, MA
 
Entertainment.    
Chicken, Fish or Pot Roast Dessert & Beverage
$18.00 per person. 
Door prize and raffle
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 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 as Library Director at the West Bridgewater Public Library 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.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  

Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win  
  entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106 
   
  Historical Tidbit Question: 

How many juries could 'free men' serve per year?

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 25, 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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