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           CERT  (Community Emergency Response Team)
CERT from all area towns responded to the recent Brockton water main break.  CERT members are in the yellow vests.
OPEN HOUSE
March 7th, 7-9 pm
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School 

Everyone is welcome to our open house on March 7 to learn about the upcoming new 10-week training.

Learn about CERT:  a FEMA initiative that educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills.

Come and meet some current team members, ask questions, and learn how you can benefit from the basic training course that begins Monday, March 28, 2016.  The basic training course will meet Monday evenings from 6:30 - 9 pm for 10 weeks (skipping two Monday holidays).  The regional consolidated basic training encompasses seven communities (Raynham, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Whitman, Hanson, and Halifax).  This course will be held at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School.  

For more information and to register for the training, please contact West Bridgewater Emergency Management 
 
February 07, 2016
  
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West Bridgewater Historical
sites mark important events, time periods, traditions and natural areas.  They link today's residents with past residents.

The town is known for its wetlands and high water table making bridges an important part of the town's history. 
One of the most significant sites is the War Memorial Park on River Street, the area of the town's early settlements.  Open to the public, the park commemorates its local industrial heritage and is regarded as the country's first "industrial park!" 
 
 
Farming tools were produced here throughout the 1700's and the Town River, spanned by the Triple Arch Bridge, was used by mills and factories.  The brick kiln on Ash Street produced pottery.

The most famous house in town is the Rev. James Keith House, home to the first minister of the 1st Parish Church of Bridgewater.  There are several one- or two-room school houses in town now converted into homes and 130 homes are of historical significance, some dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. 
The preservation of these sites will help maintain the character and identity of West Bridgewater.  

Respectfully submitted,  Rob Lundquist
Information from:  Comprehensive Plan - Town of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts Booklet
Monday, February 15
President's Day!
All town offices, banks, library and schools are closed.
Tuesday, February 16
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Silly Science, Mystical Math - 3:30p - Library
Wednesday, February 17
Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA 
Outreach - 9a - COA
Health Screening - 9a - COA 
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
Big Questions - 2:30p - Library
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Thursday, February 18
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Friday, February 19
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, February 20
Men & Munchkins - 10:30a - Library
Church of St. Ann - Mass - 4p 
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service. 
Sunday, February 21
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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Union Congregational Church 
awarded WB's Jamie Mitcheson with Commemoration

 

"Presented by the members of Union Congregational Church of East Bridgewater, MA to James W. Mitcheson
 
In appreciation of his leadership as moderator, by recognizing dedicated efforts in others and his wise and calming guidance on Union Congregational Church."
Congratulations, Jamie!
[Sense]ation Day - Free Family Fun at Fuller Craft
Thurs., February 18th

Come to Fuller Craft Museum for a day filled with hands-on activities, craft demos, new exhibitions, and fun!  An exciting day of discovery!
 FREE admission for up to 2 adults per family when accompanied by children 12 and under from 10 am - 4 pm (FREE activities from 10 am - 2 pm).  Celebrate Black History Month:  make a Freedom Quilt square,  
Decorate a Tiny (bird)House, Toothpick Building Craft &
Storyteller Tim Van Egmond at 1:00 pm captivates kids and parents with 
"The Story Bag."  For more info., visit fullercraft.org.
Greenways are corridors of land and water and the natural, cultural, and recreational resources they link together.  A riverfront walkway, a bicycle path, an urban walking trail connecting historical sites and neighborhood parks, a wildlife migration corridor, and a series of open spaces joined by trails are all examples of Greenways.  The Nunckatessett Greenway is a network of trail spurs connecting the Town River and Bay Circuit Trail to municipal and state conservation areas, historical sites and urban centers, school districts and Bridgewater State University, the Hockomock Swamp and the Wild & Scenic Taunton River.
Honey Tree Nursery School 
Taking enrollment now 
for Sept. 2016
Caring & customized developmentally appropriate preschool education
9 am- noon
2-day & 4-day programs 
lunch bunch optional

36 years of experience
Honey Tree Nursery School
645 Locust Street, Raynham, MA




Brockton Symphony Orchestra presents:

Sizzling Symphonic Favorites
Sunday, February 21, 2016 - 3:00 PM
Buckley Performing Arts Center,
Massasoit Community College,
1 Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton
Warm your winter afternoon at our family-friendly concert of orchestral favorites, featuring principal clarinetist and chairman of our BrSO family, Torben Hansen.
www.brocktonsymphony.org
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2016 Water Quality Monitoring Program
Annual Training of Water Quality Monitors 
 
Saturday, February 27, 2016
10 am to 12 noon

We are seeking additional volunteers to assist in expanding the water quality monitoring program in the Taunton River and its major tributaries. The training will be held in the Visitors' Center at:  Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Refuge, 1298 Cohannet Street, Taunton. 
In case of inclement weather, the make-up date will be:  Saturday, 
March 5, 2016, 10 -12.
 

Happy February!

Photo credits: J. Rose

 
 
"Love isn't something you find. Love is something that finds you." ~ Loretta Young
"Spread love everywhere you go.  Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier."
 ~ Mother Teresa
"You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere.  You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
~ Buddha


Let's spread it around, Folks; Love is good stuff!
 ~ 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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Reminder:

Monday, February 15, is President's Day.

All town offices, banks, schools & library are closed.

School vacation begins.  

 
Ecumenical Interfaith Peace Prayer Service
Disarming Our Violence


Monday, February 15,
 at 6:30 pm
We are hosting a Peace Prayer Service.
 All are welcome to attend.

The First Church of West Bridgewater, located at 29 Howard Street.
 
Silly Science, Mystical Math
Tuesday, Feb. 16
at 3:30 pm
WB Public Library

Have you ever wondered what real scientists do?  How do they learn about new things?  How does math relate to science? Come and explore the world of science and math through hands-on activities.  Each month a different science topic is introduced.  The children also receive a packet to continue the learning at home!  A link is sent out each month which includes topic and registration information for the program. You can also register by contacting the library. This program is suitable for children in grades 
K-4.
Men & Munchkins
Saturday, Feb. 20 @10:30 am
WB Public Library

Men and Munchkins in a Story Time for children 3 and up and their male role models (dads, grandpas, uncles, friends).  A craft project will follow the story time.  Female caregivers are welcomed to attend as well. Please sign up at the library.

 
South Shore Hospital's Youth Health Connection suggests this great Grade-by- Grade Parent resource: 

NBC News Education Nation and Pearson USA have created an on-line Parent Resource Toolkit with a great depth of content designed to help parents support their child's growth & development in the classroom and beyond.  The toolkit is divided into single grade levels, Pre-K through 12th grade; and each grade level contains information on: academics, health & wellness-nutrition, health & wellness-physical development and social & emotional development.  Within the "Tips and Guides" section, you can access videos, academic, health & wellness or social-emotional development content. The social-emotional development section offers: tips, conversation starters and age appropriate book lists for content related to empathy, exploring emotions, relationships, resiliency and self-esteem; respecting diversity and conflict resolution. This website has great depth of content, resources, videos and more.  It is easy to navigate and sections are divided by individual grades or in some sections within developmental age categories.  Spend some time and check out this resource.
Nomination papers are now available at the Town Clerk's office.  The last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars is February 22, 2016.
These positions will be voted on at the Sat., April 9, 2016, Town Elections: 
One SELECTMAN for three years;

one ASSESSOR for three years; 

three LIBRARY TRUSTEES for three years; 

two SCHOOL COMMITTEE members for three years; 

one WATER COMMISSIONER for three years; 

two BOARD OF HEALTH members for three years; 

one PLANNING BOARD member for five years; 

two CONSTABLES for three years and 

one HOUSING AUTHORITY member for five years.

Respectfully submitted, West Bridgewater Town Clerk, Anne Iannitelli.  Please call the Town Clerk's Office at (508) 894-1200 for further information.


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Historical Tidbit Question:
Why are bridges an important part of  our town history?


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The Buzz was compiled

this week by Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, Jill Silvia, Stephen Kelley & Betty Stirling.
  

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