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Joel Thomas speaks about East Bridgewater's 911 Memorial
Joel Thomas speaks about East Bridgewater's
911 Memorial


Our Kiwanis Club is heading up an effort to create a 911 Memorial for East Bridgewater Common.  To support this effort, please make donations to:  EB Kiwanis, Post Office Box 261, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 and note you would like your donation to support this. Thanks!
January 17, 2016

 

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Historical Tidbit:  The Orr Family
St. John's Rectory, where Sam Orr used to live.
The Orr family is a well-
known family of East Bridgewater. 
 
Hugh Orr, born in Scotland in 1715, came to this area and became a well-known iron manufacturer, supplying hundreds of muskets for colonists in this area during the Revolutionary War. 
 
His son, Hector Orr, born here in March 1770, is one of the most famous doctors of the East Parish of Bridgewater (later becoming East Bridgewater). 
In 1796, he was commissioned by President John Adams to accompany an expedition to India.  
 
An active member of the Freemasons, Dr. Orr organized the Fellowship Lodge of Bridgewater, which had its first meeting in the East Parish meeting house, and there he met another Mason, Paul Revere.

Dr. Orr practiced here for almost sixty years until his death in 1855.  His son Samuel lived in the house facing the Common, now the rectory of St. John's Parish.  Samuel followed his father in the medical profession and he too served the East Parish of Bridgewater.

Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Day
All town offices, banks, schools & library are closed
Food Pantry - 3p - St John's
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Nomination Papers are available for all town elections at the town clerk's office at the Town Hall
Tuesday, January 19
Errand Van - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 9a - COA
Clinic - 9a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - 10:30a - COA
Left, Right, Center - 10:30a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Busy Hands - 1p - COA
Adult Coloring Club - 6:30p - Library
American Legion - 7p - Town Hall
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, January 20

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

Line Dancing - 10a - COA

Crocheting - 10a - COA

Clinic - 10a - COA

Computer Workshop - 10a - COA

Families & Books - 10:30a - Library                    

Toddler Time - 11a - Library                      

Mah Jongg - noon - COA

Zumba Gold - 1p - COA

JS PTO - 6:15p - Middle School

Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist Church

Republican Town Committee - 7p - Town Hall

Youth Soccer - 7p - Belmont St

Hockomock Photography - 7:30p - Library
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p - Union Congregational Church
Thursday, January 21
Shoppers' Van - 8:15a - COA
Yoga - 10a - COA
Families & Books - 10:30a - Library
Back Alley Bridge - noon - COA
Color It At Your Library - 3p - Library
EB Hope Drop In - 5p - Community Covenant Church
Arts Council - 6:30p - Town Hall
Kiwanis - 6:30p - TJ Smith's
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
School Committee - 7:30p - JS High School
Friday, January 22

Cribbage - 8:30a - COA

Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec

TOPS - 9:15a - Library

Crisfit - 10a - COA

AutoMark Demo - 10a - Bridgewater Senior Center

Saturday, January 23
St. John's - Service - 4p 
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
Sunday, January 24
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
Alcoholics Anonymous - 6p - Union Congregational


 
 * Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites and "Our Town" calendar
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Healthy EB Update: 

Community Garden Meeting Planned


Tuesday, January 19th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Colony YMCA in East Bridgewater.  

We'll be discussing:  Where to have the garden, What's needed to have the garden, A time line, A budget, The YMCA grant, Rules and regulations of other community gardens in the state, Winter mulching, Who will be involved (i.e. the schools, residents, ...?), Potential concerns, The Stonehill Farmhouse workshop Jan. 27th, Terra Cura classes...

Did you know that the University of Rhode Island has a free seed program?  And that the deadline for the seed orders is February 26!  Yes, indeedy, gardening begins in the winter! :)

All decisions will not already be determined when you arrive.  It will come from the meeting on Tuesday - With the information brought back to the Steering Committee in early February - In order to determine if this can happen....."Many Hands Make Light Work"......"If you build it, they will come"....

If there is something specific you want included on the agenda, please notify me.  We will have a lot to cover that evening, and it would be great if the meeting went no later than 8:00 (or earlier?). We will keep the discussion of that evening to include what is outlined on the agenda.

Thank you for the interest of those who have responded; and I hope to see even more of the EB residents and other interested parties there Tuesday.  I've recently added some more names to this community outreach email, based on past interest and involvement.  If you would prefer not be contacted in the future, please let me know.

If you planning to attend Tuesday, please let me know, so that we have a room that will be with that number in mind.

Regards, 
Lisa Rue
325 W. Union St.
508-378-8359 

 
updates on the Healthy EB Coalition, check their webpage: healthy-eb-coalition
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The Benefits & History of 
Tea Drinking
Wednesday, January 20, at 1pm
Council on Aging
Please join Sandy Lucca from Southeast Rehab in Easton for High Tea, and learn the history and benefits of drinking tea.
There will be many tea samples as well as home made cookies.  Please sign up at 508-378-1610 or at the COA to reserve your spot.
The 1st Annual East Bridgewater JR/SR High School Mattress Fundraiser.  Every purchase benefits the Music programs.

            When : Saturday, January 23
            Time: 10am-5pm
            Where: East Bridgewater HS Cafeteria
East Bridgewater Music Parents Association (EBMPA).

BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
  

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 (Rt 104) 
Bridgewater
                                                (508) 697-0357 
 
 
PJ Anderson is returning to join our East Bridgewater Community for 
January 29 - 31, 2016

PJ Anderson is a Christian Singer/Songwriter/Speaker from Nashville, TN.  With several different events throughout the weekend, there is something for all members of the family to enjoy and grow in faith. 




A Parish and Community Afternoon of Service and Evening of Retreat
Friday, January 29th
3:30-5:30:  Help build benches, make blankets or do some repairs to our front foyer.
6:00-9:30:  Join PJ Anderson and members of our Parish and Family Ministry Team for a Retreat for All ages.  The evening will include dinner, speakers, music, and activities for all ages.
 
Saturday, January 30th
9:30-2:30:  St. Basil Chapel, Bridgewater State University
Retreat for High School Juniors and Seniors and College Students. This will be a wonderful opportunity to take a break from studies and take some time out for your faith.

7:00: PJ Anderson Concert
This will be a very special evening of song and story.  The event is perfect for all ages!  PJ will share his faith and open our hearts to the love of our Lord.

For questions, please contact Nancy Smith at nhenn71@Hotmail.com or 508-378-4207


The Standish Sportsman's Association 
presents
fireplace standish sportsman 37th Annual Southeastern Massachusetts Sportsman's Show 
at their clubhouse on 1 Burr Lane, East Bridgewater on Saturday, February 6th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, February 7th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
Admission is $8 for adults and $1 for children 
(For $1 off admission, print out this Buzz Around article by highlighting, and selecting print.)

 All funds raised from admission and our raffles go towards supporting our youth programs including archery instruction, rifle safety, fishing derby, holiday parties, Junior Conservation campership, school scholarships and more. 
HUGS Community Christmas Program THANKS YOU!

Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors and businesses!!  Together we provided a surprising and wonderful Christmas to 108 families with 268 children.  Now that's The Spirit!
 We couldn't have done it without you!!
 
Amante Italian Pizzeria
Thomas & Maura Bagley
Bridgewater Savings Bank
Crocetti's - Oakdale Packing
Dental Associates of East Bridgewater
Designer Consignor, Roseanne Bush
Dewhurst Lumber
Dunkin' Donuts
East Bridgewater Cinemas
East Bridgewater Council on Aging
East Bridgewater Firefighters
EBHS Key Club
EBHS National Honor Society
East Bridgewater Public Library
Eric Watson Excavating, Inc
Forni Bros
Hanson Rod and Gun Club
HarborOne Bank
Kiwanis Club
Mata Karate
Lincoln Club & Team Massachusetts, Lisa Mac & Joanne!
Robert & Roberta McCarthy
On Target Training
Paul Wolfe Motors
Paula LeBlanc aka Poppee the Clown
Peaceful Meadows
Precision Wildlife Services, Inc.
Rachelle Croteau, Advanced Healing Therapies
Rev. Rachel & David Tedesco
Russell's Barber Shop
Salon Esprit
Secret Garden Pet Resort
Senator Brian Joyce
Stephen Andrew, Inc.
Skinner's Sugar House
Standish Sportsman's Association
Stardust Gym
T.J. Smith's
Toys for Tots, Phil Woolf, Coordinator
Tri Town Masons
United Methodist Church
Union Congregational Church
Viking Pizza
Julie Whitmore, Whitmore's Yard Care, Inc
Women Wheels of Time
Yankee Sprinkler Co.


Special thanks to:  Council on Aging staff, EB Public Library Staff, Dewhurst Lumber, Paul Wolfe Motors, Happy Frog Copy Center, Town Clerk's Office, Christie Ells & Family, Peter Kenn Family, The McCormack Family, Judy Moretti, The Siscoe Family, The Whitlow Family, school staff & counselors.
 
It takes hundreds of hours and lots of helpers to make this all happen, so HUGE thanks to all of the Hugs Volunteers:  Mary Ahern, Liam Ahern, Maura Bagley, Jenn Carroll, Denise Clifford, Julia Clifford, Lori Cogan, Stacey Coyne, Laurie Dewhurst, Christie Ells, TJ Kelley, Patty Langton, Aimee McAlpine, Hannah & Keira McAlpine, Lisa Hollingsworth Mooney & Paul Mooney, Brenda Morrisey, Sandra Ockers, Emily Oliver, Jacquie Rose, Rosemary Saccocia, Lauren Schaumaun, Sophie & Maddie Schaumaun, Naomi Stella, 
The Smith Family, Sue Wolfe.

Dennis Carman, United Way of Greater Plymouth County President & CEO
Mass 2-1-1

 In 2006 the Council of Massachusetts United Ways created Mass 2-1-1, a statewide, free information and referral hotline available 24/7, 365 days a year for the people of our Commonwealth.

 People call the easy to remember three-digit 2-1-1 number or search the 2-1-1 database on line at www.mass211help.org when looking for resources to meet basic needs, including heating and utility assistance, shelter, emergency help, and the closest food pantry.

They also call for everyday important non-emergency needs, such as developmental screening for a child, home health care for a relative, job training or free tax filing support.

2-1-1 was launched nationally by United Way of America almost 25 years ago as a free way to connect people to essential resources.  Today, 2-1-1 is available in all 50 states, plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico.  Here in Massachusetts, 2-1-1 service is available in all 14 counties, serving 100% of the state's population.

"Mass2-1-1 is an essential tool for helping our local community and families, in addition to making more efficient use of local nonprofit and public resources," said Dennis Carman, United Way of Greater Plymouth County President & CEO, one of the founders of Mass2-1-1.  Locally, "3,535 people called Mass2-1-1 in the last 12 months.  Rent and electric payment assistance, child care expense assistance applications, heating fuel payment assistance, and food pantry information were among the top needs," Carman said.

 So what happens when you call Mass2-1-1?  When you dial 2-1-1 (a free call), the call is routed to a trained information and referral specialist, who helps identify your need(s), then refers you to relevant human services, health, or education resources from a comprehensive database.

 Mass2-1-1 is also the official hotline for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), during weather emergencies, homeland security issues or any other events as identified by the Governor.  In addition, Mass2-1-1 is under contract with the Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) to serve as the official phone line for the Office of Early Education and Care (EEC for child Care), as well as the official hotline for Children Requiring Assistance (CRA) and the Runaway Assistance Program (RAP).

The toll free number is 877-211-6277 and the TTY number is
508-370-4890.  Just another good reason to support your local United Way!
 
 
  Looking past our initial reaction...
"Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible." ~ 

 "Teaching prejudice to a child is itself a form of bullying. You've got to be taught to hate." ~ 

"Ignorance and prejudice are the handmaidens of propaganda.  Our mission, therefore, is to confront ignorance with knowledge, bigotry with tolerance, and isolation with the outstretched hand of generosity." ~  Kofi Annan

Our everyday language and actions make a difference. Spread peace!

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 

 
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Your neighborhood pharmacy, giving personalized attention. 
Stop in today for your vaccination:
* Flu
* Hepatitis A & B
* Pneumonia
* Tdap
* Zostavax

571 Washington Street 
Whitman, MA
 
Open:  Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm
Sat:  9am - 5pm
Sun:  9am - 1pm

Reminder:
Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Day.
All town offices, banks, schools & library 
will be closed.


Right of Way
Driving School

Register now for class held at
EAST BRIDGEWATER 
JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Feb. 1 - Feb. 12, 2016
 two-week class 2:30 to 5:30 

Instructor:  Bill Madden
For more information 
or to enroll: 
781 436-8057


WANTED:
For our Friends of the Library Book Sales
Hardcover & paperback books, children's books, DVDs or CDs in good condition less than 10 years old.
Drop off to the EB Public Library
during regular hours.
We cannot accept magazines, textbooks, encyclopedias, 
audio or video cassettes.
Any questions, please call 
508-378-1616.

MATA Karate

"Never Lose The Fight Within"

After School Classes
Enrolling Now!

 516 North Bedford St
2nd Floor
East Bridgewater

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Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus New Member Enrollment/Open Rehearsals
January 18 & 25, 2016, 7:00pm
 
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus (SMFC) will begin its 2016 Spring Season with Open Rehearsals on January 18 & 25, 2016.  The 90-member SMFC will present its spring concert on May 14 & 15.  SMFC's 2016 program will include music from America's rich musical heritage ranging from 
Spirituals, Pop, Broadway, country and more.  Also featured will be new and time-tested Patriotic selections honoring our great country, which are sure to inspire singers and audience alike. 
 
Enthusiastic singers are invited to Open Rehearsals, where they may learn about SMFC membership, meet other members of the group and preview our musical program. Following rehearsal, a brief audition will be held, using music drawn from rehearsal material.  SMFC will be  accepting new members in the Soprano 1, Alto 1, Tenor and Bass sections.
 
Open Rehearsals and all weekly rehearsals are held Mondays, 
7:00 - 9:00pm, at the First Congregational (Stone) Church, 
785 South Main Street,  Raynham.  For more information, please call 508-821-9571, email admin@smfconline.org or visit http://www.smfconline.org 

Community Meals for January
  

Community Meals every Wednesday on January 20, 27.  The dinner is from 5:30 to 6:30.  If you have any questions, please call the church office at 508-278-2814.

East Bridgewater United Methodist Church 
54 N. Central St.
E. Bridgewater, MA  02333
Town Positions Open:

If you are interested in running for town office, you can pick up papers at the town clerk's office now.  The deadline to pull papers is February 18th, 2016. Here are the seats up for election this year... 
1-  3-year term for a seat on the Board of Selectmen
1-  2-year term to fill a vacancy on the Board of Selectmen
2 seats on the School Committee, 3-year terms
1-  3-year term on the Board of Health
5 Town Constable Positions
2 Library Trustee seats, 3-year terms
2 Planning Board seats, 3-year terms
1-  Board of Assessor, 3-year term
EB Food Pantry Clients
All clients will need to recertify for the year. 
Please bring ID for each person living in your home & a bill with a valid address.
Movie Day
Monday, January 25 
at 1pm
Council on Aging
 
Join us for a showing of
MR. HOLMES,
a new twist on the Sherlock Holmes story.
Please call the office to sign up at 508-378-1610. 
Parking Ban In Effect
 November 15, 2015 - April 15, 2016
1.  Overnight Parking is Prohibited.
2.  Please make sure vehicles are off of the road & do not impede snow removal/treatment of roads.
Vehicles are subject to tow in emergency situations.
If you have any questions, please call:  508-378-7223.  Thank you.
Income Tax Preparation
Jan. 26 & 28
Tuesdays & Thursdays through April 14
by appointment
at the Council on Aging
Joe Benson will once again be available to help you with your taxes for a small fee.
Please contact the COA at 
508-378-1610 to make an appointment.
Hand and Foot Canasta

 

Mondays at 1pm

EB Council on Aging

 

Join us to learn the newest rage in Canasta - Hand and Foot.

 

Each player is dealt two sets of cards:  the hand, which is played first, and the foot, which is played when the hand is used up.

Everyone is welcome!  Mondays, each week at 1pm.



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