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Healthy EB Community Garden Working Group -- 
Minutes from January 19th, 2016   Meeting    6:30 - 7:30 PM

Attendance:  Lisa Rue; Lauren Bartell; Dean Wile; John Haines; Lori Cogan; Howard Wilbur; Crystal Hudson; Korin Zigler; Vince Adornato; Daniela Carrigo; Susan Levasseur; Ed Fopiana

1.  Review of grant; funding (Lauren)
Lauren discussed grant from Greater Brockton Health Alliance - an implementation grant focused on increasing physical activity and healthy eating in East Bridgewater. This grant was awarded following a planning grant also from GBHA.  The planning grant led to the following initiatives:* Implement Community Classes
* Cooking Demonstrations/Nutrition * Gardening/Harvesting
* Develop three community gardens ** Proposed sites:  School, YMCA, Center at Sachem * Increase walkability through development of a walking route (this is a separate working group)

2.  Working Group overview (Lauren)
The working group includes those who are knowledgeable, skilled, and passionate about moving the community gardens/classes forward.  Members will volunteer for different tasks, or connect other volunteers to the initiative, and guide the process.

3.  Garden Logistics
* The group agreed securing the location was the first step.
* Would like to eventually pursue school and Y garden, but community wide garden will be proposed for Center at Sachem
* Daniela Carrigo will look into locations at the schools
* Crystal mentioned another group is considering a proposal for the area for other recreational activities; Lauren will reach out to work together on the two proposals.
* Lisa and other members of the committee will do a site visit to determine a viable spot
* Members will work on a proposal to submit to the Board of Selectmen
* Group discuss 5 raised beds would be do-able
* 4  raised beds to be rented  by individuals or groups, one raised bed for a teaching garden
* The plan is for an April install - pending winter weather

4.  Materials/ Supplies
* Dan provided a list of supplies 
* Group will identify in-kind donations
* Grant can cover materials and supplies, as well
* Volunteers will be helpful in setup
* Daniela mention grants through Home Depot and Whole Foods specifically for school gardens

5.  Community classes
* Location of classes - community center - will have to rent space, YMCA - in kind
* Dean will be reaching out to one location regarding a seedling class
* Howard mentioned the Methodist Church as a good location for classes.  YMCA will reach out to the pastor.

Next Meeting will be:  Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:30 at YMCA- East Bridgewater

Snow date will be Tuesday, February 9th at 6:30PM - an email will go out if we move to snow date.
January 24, 2016

 

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Rail Road Station 1914 
 
In 1914, East Bridgewater's Train Station was located conveniently near the center of town on N. Central St., where Batti's Automotive is now. 

Trains could take a person as close as Whitman or Brockton or all the way into Boston.
 
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Monday, January 25
Podiatry Clinic - 8a - Council on Aging (COA)
Coffee Hour - 9a - COA
Clinic - 9a - COA
Whist - 10a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Hand and Foot - 1p - COA
Movie - 1p - COA
Board of Selectmen - 6:30p - Town Hall
Bookmunchers Club - 6:30p - Library
Historical Comm - 7p - Town Hall
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 26
Tax Prep - 8:20a - COA
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 Book Club - 7:30p - Library
Conservation Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Lions Club - 7p - Cameron's
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, January 27

No School ALL Grades

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

Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist Church

Patriotic Activities - 7:30p - Town Hall

Hockomock Photography - 7:30p - Library
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p - Union Congregational Church
Thursday, January 28
Shoppers' Van - 8:15a - COA
Yoga - 10a - COA
Families & Books - 10:30a - Library
Back Alley Bridge - noon - COA
Kiwanis - 6:30p - TJ Smith's
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
Friday, January 29

Cribbage - 8:30a - COA

Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec

TOPS - 9:15a - Library

Crisfit - 10a - COA

Saturday, January 30
Food Pantry - 9:30a - Congregational Church
St. John's - Service - 4p 
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
Sunday, January 31
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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Union Coffee House
Saturday, January 30th - Kerri Powers
Doors open @ 7:00 PM and performance begins at 7:30 PM

A great night of music to benefit our Work Campers trip this summer.
 

Union Congregational Church, 105 Pleasant St., East Bridgewater, MA


Forum on Islam & Syrian Refugees
Sunday, January 24th
Time:  12 PM
Location:  St. Basil's Chapel (10 Shaw Road, Bridgewater)

All are encouraged to come learn more about Islam from an Imam, meet Syrian refugees who live among us, and gain a better understanding of the Syrian crisis.  The hope is that by seeding understanding and goodwill, we can help foster a hospitable culture.

Some focus-issues will be:
(a)  What is Islam; what does the current ISIS movement have to do with Islam?
(b)  What is the civil war in Syria about?  Who is fighting whom?  What is at stake?
(c)  Why are residents fleeing Syria?
(d)  What is the U.S's refugee screening process -- what precautions are taken to reduce likelihood of terrorists entering the U.S.?
(e)  How can we in this community help -- in everyday life as neighbors; in town life as responsible citizens; in our communities as spokespeople, financial supporters, or hosts?

Speakers:
Muslim representative -- Imam Abdul Rahman - The value of human life and security, and the commonalities between religions.
Legal representative -- Legal official - explain the rigorous vetting process.
Refugee representatives -- Ahmad and his father, and another refugee family.
Nonprofit Organization Fundraiser -- Dr. Abdul Fattah Elshaar, Syrian American Medical Society.


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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 
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Fitness Demo Fundraiser January 31st 
at Bridgewater Fitness Center 10:45a - 12:45 p.
 100% of the proceeds will be going to the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  

Team Nicholas' Knights has been walking for over 20 years and now has 20 members.  Throughout the year we host different group fundraising events to help us reach our goal of raising $15,000 as a team.  This year is especially important to us because one of our team members was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer, so now our Team Nicholas' Knights is crusading for Julie.
 
Please join EB folks:  Florrie Davidson, Lissa Davidson, Larry Davidson, Eva LePine, Coleen Wasik, Brian Wasik, Amy Pina, Shannon Vellios, and Joseph Shea for our Fitness Demo Fundraiser.
$20 Tickets can be purchased at the door, in advance at Bridgewater Fitness Center, or by contacting Colleen coleenwasik@gmail.com


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 East Bridgewater Public Library is proud to be partnering with the Boston Bruins and Cradles to Crayons to provide new pajamas for local children in need. 

Drop off new PJs at the Library between February 1st and March 15th.  Oh, and stop by our special Storyhour on February 17th - and wear your jammies!

Random Acts of Kindness 2016 
Random Acts of Kindness Week will run from February 14-20, 2016.  Now is the time to consider what your class, club, sports team, or group of friends might do to participate.  To help you out the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has a website full of resources such as:  Kindness in the Classroom lesson plan downloads, ideas for inspiration, reading lists, research information on kindness, videos, posters, kindness cards, inspirational quotes, and a newsletter.  For Classroom teachers there is a free online "Teaching Kindness Notebook:  Kindness in the Classroom" lesson plans for grades K-12.  Looking for more inspiration? Check out the Stories tab on the website. 

To view the 7-minute overview video:

Random Acts of Kindness Foundation: Kindness in the Classroom Program
Random Acts of Kindness Foundation:
Kindness in the Classroom Program


Thanks to South Shore Hospital's Youth Health Connection


The Standish Sportsman's Association 
presents
fireplace standish sportsman 37th Annual Southeastern Massachusetts Sportsman's Show 
1 Burr Lane, East Bridgewater 
 Saturday, February 6th, 9 am. to 5 pm. Sunday, February 7th, 9 am. to 2 pm. 
 
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. 
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!

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Chamber Music Concert
Sunday, January 24, 2016 - 3:00PM

Once again, we offer our popular Chamber Music concert, in which small groups perform more intimate music, from Baroque to Contemporary, with each musician playing his/her own part.  The Brockton SO Chamber Players perform their favorites.
$15 / adults, 18 and under, free


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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: 
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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. 
NO SCHOOL
ALL GRADES
Wednesday, Jan 27
This is a teacher development day for the entire district!
PTO MEETING AND ELECTIONS
 Wednesday, January 27th, at 6:30 PM in the Middle School Media Center
 
Please join us for this very important meeting.
Babysitting will be offered by EBJSHS National Honor Society students.
All parties interested in holding a board position on either EBJSHS or GWMMS PTO must submit a letter of intent by Monday, February 1st.  Letter should be delivered to the main office of the building of interest. Candidates for board positions on both PTOs will be announced at the February 24th meeting and elections will be held on March 23rd at 6:30 PM at the Middle School.

LACROSSE WINTER CLINIC DATES
Winter Clinics will be held for U9/U11/U13 Boys & Girls only, at the Bridgewater Dome, 350 Bedford Street in Bridgewater on Saturday, January 30th  from 8:30-10AM.  Please contact Sean Flaherty at 
eblaxu9@gmail.com
 for questions.

Community Meals for January
  

Community Meals
Wednesday, January  27.  
East Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 54 N. Central St, E. Bridgewater, MA 02333, will be having Community Meals on Feb. 3, 10th, 17th, and 24th, all starting at 5:30pm.  For any questions, please call the church at 508-378-2814.

Our Thrift Shop continues to be open on Wednesdays from 
3-5pm and also on Saturdays, from 10-12pm.

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
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.
 

Pet Safety in Winter Weather
The winter season is here with the cold, snow and ice.  When snow is on the ground, commercially prepared snow and ice melting products are often used.  Most ice melting compounds contain salt products that can damage vegetation and hard surfaces and are toxic to people and their pets.  Most people are not aware of the dangers that deicing solutions pose to pets.

Many ice melting salt products contain sodium chloride.  With exposure of the salt to water and low temperatures, a reaction occurs that causes melting with temperatures generated up to 175°F.  This reaction can burn the pet's foot pads and skin with contact and can burn the mouth and rest of the GI tract with ingestion. Dogs and cats can ingest the salt by licking snow or icy surfaces or by licking their paws after being outside and picking up the ice melting pellets between their toes.

Salt toxicity is also a possibility with the salt-based ice melting products.  Ingestion of salt can result in high blood sodium concentration leading to thirst, vomiting, lethargy, anorexia, kidney damage and possible neurological signs, including seizures, coma and even death. It is difficult to know how much salt is a "toxic dose."  Even small amounts of pure salt can be dangerous to a pet if ingested.

Salt-based ice melting products are the least expensive.  There are other, more expensive formulations that contain potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium carbonate or calcium magnesium acetate. The potassium and magnesium salts are less toxic if ingested but can still burn the foot pads. The calcium-based products do not create an exothermic reaction but still can be drying to the skin surface with exposure.
Here are steps that the pet owner can take to minimize risk for his or her pet:
  • Monitor/modify your pet's behavior to minimize the risk of salt exposure.
  • Use waterproof pet boots during winter walks with dogs.
  • Wash off the pet's feet, abdomen and chest after being outside with exposure to deicing salts.
  • Use sand, crushed cinder or cat litter to provide traction on icy pavement being aware that these products will not melt the snow or ice.
  • Immediately remove slush and dissolved deicing product after the snow and ice have melted enough.
  • Seek veterinary care if you suspect foot pad or skin burning from salt exposure or that your pet has ingested a significant amount of a salt product.


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