WWII War Rationing Booklet: Back of booklet: “Rationing is a vital part of your country’s war effort. Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. This book is your Government’s assurance of your right to buy your fair share of certain goods made scarce by war. ...

The town of Halifax is located near the center of Plymouth County – 28 miles from Boston and 12 miles from Plymouth. It contains 11,285 acres; 1700 of it water and about 200 swamp. Halifax is the only town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which was incorporated on the Fourth of July, (July 4, 1734). It was named in honor ...

Girl Scouts go to Fenway On Sunday May 27th, East Bridgewater Girl Scout Troop 66121 headed to Fenway Park where they were honored and chosen to lead the Scout Day Parade. The girls met some of the Red Sox alumni players and shared handshakes and fist bumps as they waited to enter the field. Congratulations, girls! Story and Photos Courtesy ...

Lily is a local East Bridgewater resident and an owl lover. In an effort to help sustain the Snowy Owl population, Lily has launched a fundraiser to benefit Mass Audubon and their owl preservation efforts! Lily and her father travel to Duxbury Beach to capture her favorite bird on camera. By purchasing the prints she produces, you are helping East Bridgewater’s ...

Our friends and parishioners of East Bridgewater United Methodist Church baked up a medley of cookies, brownies, and sweets for a scrumptious Cookie Walk. The review, in a word: YUM.

Check out this thrilling work showcased at East Bridgewater High’s Art Show. Images Courtesy of Jon Babcock.

Have you noticed the GOT PLANTS?? posters around town and in our newsletter? The East Bridgewater Garden Club (EBGC) is gearing up for its annual Plant Sale on May 19, 2018. The EBGC’s roots go all the way back to 1930 (pun very much intended). Former Club President Darlene Dupras told us the objective of EBGC is the “betterment of ...

A new skatepark has come to East Bridgewater and it comes with a unique feature: it’s portable. The park opened on April 8th after years of effort and planning under the guidance of Diane Carey and East Bridgewater Biking and Skating Enrichment (EB BASE). The debut event happened on the common and saw riders of all ages in attendance. There ...

It was over 35 years ago that a special volunteer program started here in East Bridgewater. It’s called Sew Much Love and it operates out of the Union Congregational Church. It provides handcrafted quilts to women and children who occupy an anonymous women’s shelter. Founding member Connie Burgess, at 93 years old, still contributes. I spoke with member Lenore Christenson, ...

Eagle Scout Project at Sachem Rock Includes Viewing area, Walkway & Historical Presentation.  Congratulations to Danny Lovell for completing his project. It  is beautiful! Images courtesy of Danny’s Facebook page