Monday, June 29, 2009
Recreation Department's Summer Program
The program will run through Friday, August 21st.
There is still room for kids looking for some summer fun. The program offers sports, crafts, games, and special activities on site as well as field trips to a variety of other locations. Registration forms are available at the Bridgewater Library, Town Hall, the Recreation Office, and at the program. Don't' let summer pass you by - come join the fun!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
4th of July Concession Stand
10% of the proceeds will be donated to local charities. Please visit First Parish Unitarian-Universalist Church on July 4th, 10 AM to 2 PM, one block off the parade route at 50 School Street, across from the quadrange at Bridgewater State College.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thanks to Kieran Chapman Design for ATC New Look
Please click here for more information about Kieran Chapman Design.
Thanks to Kieran for all his hard work on our new look. We think you will agree that it looks great!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
New Library Hours
Tuesday: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Life & Memory of Kevin Preach to be Honored by Bridgewater Gladiators
For more information about the event, please click here to read a great article about the event.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Town Meetings to be held on Monday night
For a copy of the Special Town Meeting warrant, please click here.
For a copy of the Annual Town Meeting warrant, please click here.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Pizza Fest Winners Announced
The winners are:
Best Cheese Pizza:
1st Place Campus Pizza
2nd Place Bogart's Pub and Pizza
3rd Place Baldie's Pizza
Best Specialty Pizza
1st Place Bogart's Pub and Pizza (The Caribbean Pizza)
2nd Place Cape Cod Café
3rd Place Lorenco's Pizza
Trophies were awarded to our first place winners, courtesy of Bridgewater Trophy, and certificates are on the way to our 2nd and 3rd place winners. Thank you again for all the support and your understanding.
Sincerely, The Friends of the Bridgewater Public Library
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Summer Sale at Central Square Boutique
Is your calendar just full of weddings this summer? Then stop by Central Square Boutique and have custom jewels made to match each and every dress or pick out the perfect wrap to add some color to your outfit.
If you stop in and tell them you saw this post on Around the Common, you will save $5 on a $25 purchase or $10 off a $50 purchase. Go support a great local business today!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Ellie Bassick-Trovato (Owner of Uplifting Connections) to Publish Book
I've started working on a book about my experiences with my husband's illness and death. Though the topic is certainly a sad one, the focus is uplifting because his illness and death were such a turning point in our lives - to a point where we embraced and focused on love to the exclusion of fear. Our perspectives about life were forever altered, and I want to share that message with as many people as possible. The book is called "Chasing Nuns" (and, of course, there's a story behind that!), and I've created a website, www.chasingnuns.com for people to sign up on if they'd like to know when the book is released to the public. Hopefully, armed with a mailing list of 10,000 people, I can convince a publishing company to take me on! The book has needed a gestation period of 4 years before I was ready to tell the tale and felt confident that I could handle the sadness of re-living the events to write about them. Please wish me luck!
Please make sure you log into the website and sign up to show your interest in the book!
Friends of the Bridgewater Public Library Membership Drive
During the past year the Friends have been instrumental in providing money for books, library supplies and other materials. They paid for a children's program featuring the performer Big Ryan, for bookmarks, a CD rack and for a giant cake to celebrate National Library Week. They also donated to buy equipment for the library's WiFi connection and partnered with the Bridgewater Savings Bank Charitable Trust to purchase eight new computers for public access.
Membership dues are a major source of income for the Friends. Basic dues are $15 with other levels also available. Membership applications are available at the Bridgewater Public Library or by clicking here.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Message from Jean Guarino of the Friends of the Bridgewater Public Library
Seven people came together to this free event on the porch of the Bridgewater Public Library through their love of fiber--Connie, Ellen, Gail, Nancy, TJ, Allison and Jean. It was cool but it did not rain for the two hours that we shared stories, chatted about places to buy fiber, spread knitting ideas and got to know one another.
Thank you, ladies. It was nice meeting you. Hopefully we can do it again next year.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Relay for Life in Bridgewater
The Relay For Life of
The Relay For Life Bridgewater, Lakeville, Middleboro is a community event bringing together teams of families, friends, religious groups, neighborhoods, and businesses, all with the goal of celebrating progress in the fight against cancer, remembering those lost to cancer, and helping fund research for the future. Residents from all surrounding towns are also encouraged to attend. The American Cancer Society's annual Relay For Life of
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity that takes place in thousands of communities nationwide. This unique, overnight, community event allows individuals from all walks of life to join in the fight against cancer. Funds raised benefit American Cancer Society programs of research, education, advocacy, and local patient services.
For more information about relay For Life, how to volunteer, or for more information about cancer, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or online at www.cancer.org. Bridgewater's local contact is Alicia Fortin and can be emailed by by clicking here.
To donate to a Bridgewater Relay for Life participant, please click here.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Bridgewater 4th of July Message
Bridgewater, MA 02324
or visit our website and donate via Paypal. or send me an email and I will gladly pick up - any amount is appreciated !!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Mechanics Cooperative Bank has new Bridgewater branch leader
"Dianne's enthusiasm and dedication to quality customer service made her the clear choice for our Bridgewater branch," said Deborah A. Grimes, senior vice president of retail banking. "We are certain she will support Mechanics Cooperative Bank's commitment to providing outstanding service to our Bridgewater customers."
"We are confident that Dianne will continue to enhance our customers' experience with the Bank," continued Joseph T. Baptista Jr., president and chief executive officer at Mechanics Cooperative Bank.
Ms. Martin has over 24 years of bank management and customer-service experience. She is a life-long resident of Taunton, where she resides with her husband Paul, and is an advocate for several causes such as breast cancer awareness and animal rights. Dianne is excited to extend her current community and non-profit involvement within the Greater Bridgewater area.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Bridgewater Community Lions Recycle-Rama
What: An opportunity to properly recycle electronics and appliances.
When: Saturday, June 13th from 10AM to 2PM
Where: Williams Intermediate School, 200 South Street
Cost: Prices vary. Computer monitor $5, TV $13-19, Microwave $5, VCR $3, Walkman $3, air conditioner $10. For a complete list of prices, click here.
For more information, email Beth Young at youngster123@comcast.net or Rich Piccini at cavcrazy@hotmail.com.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Blood Drive in Bridgewater
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Senior Day Around the World

The Bridgewater Office of Elder Affairs will celebrate Senior Day Around the World with a party featuring an international flair.
Date: June 11, 2009
Time: 11:30 AM to 3 PM
Location: Bridgewater Senior Center
Cost: $5.00 donation
There will be a luncheon, entertainment and raffles and the event is sure to be a great time. If you have an international outfit, make sure you wear the outfit to show off either your own culture or the culture of another senior across the globe.