4th of July Fireworks - South of Boston 2014

BRAINTREE MA - 41st annual 4th of July celebration
Saturday June 28th, a fun filled day for the whole family including a parade, a carnival and fireworks.

THE STARS AND STRIPES PARADE STEPS OFF AT 11:45AM
The parade begins at the Hollis School, 482 Washington St, continues south down Washington St, turns right onto Washington St at South Braintree Square, turns right onto Franklin St, turns left onto the Braintree High School access road and ends.

Best views for performances for the various acts will be in front of Braintree Town Hall and The Thayer Public Library located on Washington St.

FIREWORKS & CARNIVAL
ALL EVENTS HELD AT BRAINTREE HIGH SCHOOL
128 TOWN ST, BRAINTREE, MA
http://www.365thingssouthshore.com/2012/06/26/day-410-braintree-4th-of-july-annual-fireworks-celebration-2012/

BRIDGEWATER MA - fireworks 4th of July carnival and celebration
ALL EVENTS ARE HELD On Friday, JULY 4, 2014
PARADE – Downtown – 10:00 AM
ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Bridgewater State University
On “The Quad” at Boyden Hall
10:00AM-2:00PM (immediately after parade)
CALL 508-443-4155 FOR MORE INFORMATION
FIREWORKS – Legion Field (Rte. 18) – 9:30 PM
http://www.bridgewater4th.com/

DUXBURY MA - 4th of July celebration
Duxbury Education Foundation Road Race
Friday, July 4th – Duxbury Middle School, Registration 7am. Kids Fun Run 8am, Main Race 8:30am.
Friday, July 4th – 2pm Halls Corner down Washington Street to Duxbury High School. Parade Awards Ceremony 4pm Duxbury Middle School
Annual Duxbury Beach Party
Saturday, July 5th.
Sunday, July 6th – 6pm-8pm Duxbury Senior Center, Mayflower Street Traditional Holiday music!
http://www.duxbury4thofjuly.com/index.html

HANOVER MA - Fireworks
Hanover will have it Fireworks celebration on Saturday June 21st at 9:15pm at Sylvester Field on Route 139.
http://www.365thingssouthshore.com/2014/06/17/day-844-hanover-day-fireworks-carnival-2014/

HINGHAM MA - firework and Independence Day celebrations 2014 schedule
Saturday, June 28th – Fireworks over Hingham Harbor sponsored by the Lions Club
Friday, July 4th, 7:00 AM – Road Race sponsored by the Hingham Recreation Department
Friday, July 4th, 10:00 AM – The Parade! This year’s theme is “America the Beautiful”
http://www.hingham-ma.gov/Committees/July4th/parade.html

MARSHFIELD MA  - Fireworks
Thursday July 3rd, Head to the Marshfield waterfront in Green Harbor for a family-friendly night of great music and fireworks to support Citizens for Children’s Safety. Fireworks and Music Spectacular will begin promptly at 7 p.m July 3rd 2014. Tickets are $30 and include all food and beverage Mamma Mia’s of Marshfield will be providing complimentary pizza, meatballs, sausages, lasagna and chicken broccoli and ziti plates.
http://www.365thingssouthshore.com/tag/marshfield/

PLYMOUTH MA - firework and 4th of July celebration
4th of July road race 7:30
July 4, 2014 – 9:30 am - Parade Begins at Mayflower Business Park
428-430 Court Street
July 4, 2014 - Fireworks will begin @ 9:00-9:15PM Plymouth waterfront
http://july4plymouth.com/events/

SHARON MA - fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations
Thursday July 3rd!
4:00 PM – Bicycle and Doll Carriage Parade (line up at Beech Tree Park at 3:45 PM)
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Lakeside Celebration, including:
4:30PM – Face Painting and craft activities, at the picnic tables on the grass outside the bandstand, organized by the Sharon Recreation Department
5:00 PM – Performance by Benjamin the Juggling Clown at the Bandstand, followed by an hour of balloon animals and on-the-spot magic/clown tricks on the grass outside the bandstand. Sponsored by Little Sprout Academy
Hands-on Animal exhibits and rides from Sharon’s Sunnyrock 4-H club (weather permitting, from approximately 4:30 until 6:30)
4:30 ***Sharon’s first ever Food Truck Fair*** – featuring many of the Boston area’s finest food trucks
8:00 PM – Pie Eating Contest ($50 first place prize, must be 18 years or older to participate. Sign up at the main gate with a Sharon Independence Day Committee member)
9:30PM – Fireworks!

STOUGHTON MA - 4th of July fireworks and parade
The annual carnival, concert and fireworks are planned for the evening of July 3.
The annual parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.
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WEYMOUTH MA - 4th of July fireworks and family celebration
July 3rd
GEORGE LANE–WESSAGUSSET BEACH
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Starting at 5pm from the McCulloch Building/
Whipple Center at 182 Green Street, North
Weymouth. There will be return trips after the
fireworks display, which starts at 9:30pm.
http://www.weymouth.ma.us/fourth-of-july-committee/events/17746

Source: 365 things to do in South Shore MA
http://www.365thingssouthshore.com/2014/06/17/4th-of-july-fireworks-and-celebrations-south-of-boston-2014/

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A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our veterans

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and before we begin the big rush into the holidays, I’d like to take a moment to consider Veterans Day.  Veterans Day is this Monday, November 11, 2013 and focuses our attention to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.  In observance of Veterans Day, Braintree will be host to a number of activities honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

I hope you will join me in a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our veterans and active military personnel!

Braintree Historical Society Display
The Braintree Historical Society will honor Veterans Day commencing 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on November 9, 10, and 11 with displays of WWI artifacts, documents, manuscripts, photographs, and artwork some relating to Braintree Veterans.

Additionally, there will be a special display of WWI artifacts recovered from tunnels, caves, trenches and battle fields of Northern France, in addition to a video of limestone tunnel walls where soldiers from New England etched their names and artwork. Admission is FREE.

The displays will continue on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the remainder of November.

Veterans Appreciation at Braintree Golf Course
Mayor Joseph Sullivan is pleased to announce that Nov. 11, 2013 will be Veterans Appreciation Day at the Braintree Municipal Golf Course. All veterans will receive a free round of golf at the course on Veterans Day.

In addition, PGA Head Professional Bob Beach will be giving free golf lessons to veterans between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the golf course Practice Area. The Braintree Golf Course will be collecting golf balls and clubs to be donated to our deployed troops in Iraq and Afghanistan through CarePacks. So join us at the Braintree Golf Course as we honor our Veterans and support our Troops! To reserve a tee time go online to www.braintreegolf.com.

Additional Veterans Day activities and information in Braintree

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Mother's Day Restaurants

Show Mom how much you care this Mother's Day: treat her to brunch or out to dinner with the entire family. From Italian to Mexican to Asian, Braintree MA has so many restaurants to choose from - you are sure to find the one to put a smile on Mom's face!  Now, be a good kid and call today to make reservations.

Mother's Day Restaurants 2013

Bertucci's
412 Franklin St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 849-3066

Cafe Asiana
25 Pearl St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-0883

Campanale's Restaurant & Lounge
88 Pearl St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-6966

El Sarape
5 Commercial St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-8005

Kristin's Breakfast & Lunch
349 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-2022

Legal Sea Foods
250 Granite St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-3070

Maria's Restaurant
240 Quincy Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3730

Spazio
200 Quincy Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 849-1577

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Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Pictures in the South Shore

Here are the Easter Bunny sightings as well as some Easter Egg Hunts on the South Shore during March 2013.  If you know of any places that are having Easter Egg Hunts that are not listed, please share!

South Shore Plaza Easter Bunny photos - Braintree, MA

Nordstrom Wing, Level One
ARRIVING Saturday 3/2 Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.  Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lunch with the Easter Bunny  Colony Place - Plymouth, MA

March 16, 23^rd, 30^th 11am-2pm inside Red Robbin March 17^th and March 24^th   11-2pm inside TGIFridays

Easter Sunday March 31^st brunch inside Alden Park Bar and Grill 10am-3pm. Bring your own camera for free photos. Bring to the whole family for lunch or brunch with the Easter Bunny.

Silver City Galleria Taunton Easter Bunny pictures - Taunton, MA

The Easter Bunny is hopping into Silver City Galleria to take photos with you! The Children will receive a special treat from the Easter Bunny!

March 15 – March 30
Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro Easter Events - North Attleboro, MA

Easter Bunny pictures. The Easter Bunny will be at Emerald Square on level 1 in front of Sears starting Friday, March 8th to take pictures with you & your family!

Easter Bunny HOP HOP on down to the Emerald Square Mall on Sunday, March 10th from 10 am – 12 noon to meet the bunny himself! We are asking for a $3 donation to the Plainville/Attleboro Rotary and the Simon Youth Foundation to attend the event.

Starting at 10 am on level 1 outside the Play Area, enjoy light snacks provided by Dunkin Donuts & Garelick Farms, fun crafts & activities, a live petting zoo from Farm Visits, prizes, giveaways & more!

The bunny himself will hop by around 10:45 am, and will lead a fun parade down to his new home at Emerald Square where attendees will pick up their Easter Egg Maps and start on the hunt! There will also be a special craft & goodie bag for any Kidgit members who attend! Not a Kidgit member? Sign up for only $5 for the entire year, right at the event! (FYI – Kidgit members do NOT need to pay the $3 entry fee!)

Buttonwood Zoo  - New Bedford, MA

The Easter Bunny is coming to Buttonwood Park Zoo! Don’t miss your chance to meet him at our Milk & Cookies or Breakfast programs.

Milk & Cookies with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 23 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm
Saturday,  March 30 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm
Cost: Zoo members: $10/person; Non-Members: $15/person; Children under 1 are free

Snack on milk and cookies as you visit with the Easter Bunny. Zoo admission, one ride ticket, and a small gift for each child are included in program price. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by clicking here or by calling (508) 991-4556 x 14.

Saint Bernadette’s church Easter Bunny breakfast - Randolph, MA

Saturday March 23rd 9am Pancake Breakfast $5 Free Face Painting Free Raffle Photo with the Easter Bunny $5 Other Raffles All proceeds to benefit Parish Outreach

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Taunton, MA

Bristol-Plymouth Business Professionals of America students are hosting an Easter Bunny breakfast on Saturday, March 16 from 9 – 11. Adults $6.00 and children 11 and under are $3.00. Bring your cameras to take your picture with the bunny! Bristol-Plymouth is located at 940 County Street, Taunton, MA – across from Home Depot and Target. The funds raised are used for students to travel to a national competition in Orlando this May

Mark your Calendars! “The Club That Has No Fun” will be hosting their annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, March 24, 2013, at the Abington VFW from 8am until noon.  The Rockland Lions pull out all the stops for this fantastic (open to the public) brunch buffet.  The Lions load the buffet line with all-you-can-eat sausage, bacon, famous home fries, pancakes, french toast, donuts and more.  On the lunch side are pasta, sliced ham and turkey, Italian meatballs and more.  The buffet line ends with a full scale omelet station where the Lions make your favorite omelets and custom fried eggs to order while you watch.  There will be games, prizes, and of course, the Easter Bunny himself will be live and in person. The Rockland Walgreens staff will be on hand to handle the pictures with the Bunny with all proceeds going to the Rockland Lions Club and its charities. Adults $6.00 Children $4.00 and pictures are $4.00

South Shore Easter Egg Hunts

Community Covenant Church - Rehoboth, MA  

Saturday March 3oth Eggs, Candy, Kids & Community!

Thousands of candy-filled eggs to find!
And Prizes!
And a Petting Zoo!
And an Arcade! 

It’s a morning full of excitement & fun for kids up to 12 years old.
Admission: a canned good item that will be donated to the Rehoboth Food Pantry.

Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Pictures at Paragon Carousel - Hull, MA 

Sat. March 30, 2013 OPENING WEEKEND!  Photos with the Easter Bunny
Sun. March 31, 2013 Annual Easter Egg Dash-12:30 sharp!

Easter Egg Hunt at St Joseph Manor - Brockton, MA

We would be so “hoppy” if you would join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm (Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 2:15pm) at St. Joseph Manor, 215 Thatcher Street, Brockton, MA. We will have refreshments and plenty of Easter Eggs to be found! There will a magic show, juggling and animals for special entertainment! For more information please contact Marni Dunton, Marketing Coordinator, or Diana Caperello, Director of Recreational Activities, at 508-583-5834! Visit us on the web at www.SJMbrockton.org. Don’t forget to bring your basket!

PHILLIPS CANDY HOUSE 21ST ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT - Dorchester, MA
Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester
Saturday, March 22nd, 11am Egg Hunt, 2-4 Easter Bunny Guest Appearance
In celebration of the Easter holiday, Phillips Candy House, Boston’s oldest chocolatier, will sponsor the 21st Annual Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Spring Egg Hunt. This year, the egg hunt eggs-travaganza includes a total of 10,000 eggs. In addition, children and families will enjoy samplings of Phillips’ signature hot cocoa.  Immediately following the hunt, the Phillips family invites kids and parents to join them at the Candy House for photos and a meet and greet with the Easter bunny. 

Boomer’s Playland Carver Easter Egg Hunt - Carver, MA

Saturday March 30th at 10:30 am 2000 eggs with candy, prizes, free passes and more. $15.00 admission includes playland access for the day.

Grace South Shore Church - Hanover, MA

Please join us and invite friends on Saturday March 30th  10am   On the church grounds, a free Easter Egg Hunt with groups for children ages 0-12 years old. Refreshments will be served.       

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Prepare for an emergency - before one happens

The best time to prepare for an emergency is before one happens.  Make sure you and your family know emergency phone numbers and your kids know how to place a call for help.

Need-to-Know Numbers
During an emergency, it's easy to become disoriented and upset, so you need to have all important phone numbers readily available ahead of time.

Consider printing out or programming some of the emergency numbers in your cell phone. In addition, make sure people who come to the house to watch your kids (babysitters or relatives, for example) familiarize themselves with the list.

If you choose to create your own phone list, make sure it includes these numbers:

• emergency medical services: In most places this is 911, but your community may have its own number — check your telephone book if you're unsure.
• family doctor and dentist
• fire and police department
• hospital emergency room
• neighbors and/or relatives
• parents' cell phone and work
• pharmacy
• poison control center: 1-800-222-1222. This toll-free number will put you in touch with the center in your area.

Your list should also include known allergies (especially to any medication), medical conditions, medications taken by family members, and insurance information for all members of the family.

If you are calling 911 from your cell phone, the dispatcher may not have precise enough information to pinpoint your location so be prepared to give detailed information about where you are (for example, address, city, cross streets, major highway, and nearest exits).

If you have a home alarm, make sure you and others in the home know how to use it to activate local emergency services (ambulance, police, fire station)

Here is a list of important phone numbers and addresses for homeowners in the town of Braintree, MA:

Braintree Clerk
Braintree Town Hall
One JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: 781-794-8240

Braintree Electric Light Department
BELD
150 Potter Road    
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: 781.348.BELD (2353)

Braintree Emergency Management Agency
Department of Civil Defense
Town Hall
1 JFK Memorial Drive (Rear)
Braintree Ma. 02184
Director Robert F. James
Phone Number -781-794-8188

Braintree Municipal Finance
Town of Braintree Accounting Division
1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184

Town of Braintree Assessors' Office
1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
781-794-8050

Braintree Public Safety
Braintree Fire Department
Emergency Dial 911
1 Union Place
Braintree, MA 02184
781-843-3600

Braintree Police Department
Emergency 911
282 Union Street
Braintree, MA 02184
Business Telephone 781-794-8600

Braintree Public Works
Town of Braintree Department of Public Works
Administration
90 Pond Street
Braintree, MA. 02184
Phone: 781-843-8097

Town of Braintree Water & Sewer Department
90 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Office: 781-843-8097

Braintree Trash & Recycling Home Page
http://www.townofbraintreegov.org/recycling/index.html

And – the most important number to have –
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Looking for a great way to kick off your Labor Day Weekend?

How are you planning to relax and enjoy your holiday weekend? I hear the weather is going to be perfect, so I will be outdoors bike riding at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham. Heavily wooded Wompatuck has a large system of paved bike trails covering a network of abandoned railroad which can be enjoyed by riders of all abilities. The land was once used as an ammunition depot during World War ll.  Many features from this period remain visible, though most of it has become overgrown with trees.  I hear there is also an old rail spur which has recently been converted to a bike path, linking Wompatuck to the Cohasset Commuter Rail Station. I have not found this path yet, but, maybe I will explore this weekend!

Wompatuck State Park, Hingham MA

Not up for a bike ride? Join me at the Braintree Farmers Market Clam & Lobster Feast! This Saturday, September 1, in conjunction with the Farmers' Market at the Braintree Town Hall; you can enjoy a freshly prepared New England Clam & Lobster Feast with veggies from the Market farmers. All items are a-la-carte and include little necks, steamers and stuffed quahogs.  Also being served will be clam chowder, lobster bisque & lobster rolls. Tables and chairs will be provided under the Events Tent. The Clam & Lobster Feast has become a much-anticipated tradition at the Braintree Farmers Market.  They will even have live music by the very talented Aaron Belyea, owner of A Street Music, on bass and Paul Chase on saxophone. 

Braintree Farmers Market Clam & Lobster Feast
When:  Saturday, September 1, 9 AM - 1 PM, rain or shine
Where: 1 JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree MA
Cost: Throw your anchor here for the price list



Braintree Farmers Market
Clam & Lobster Feast


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