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In the News (Thu 16 May 13)

  
  Bridgewater, Massachusetts, MA, real estate
Bridgewater Massachusetts, was established in 1656 and flourished as an industrial and agricultural center.
Bridgewater history is preserved in the Federal, Italianate and Greek revival commercial and civic structures surrounding the central common.
Government: The capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is Boston, situated on the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern border of the state.
www.bridgewatermarealestate.com   (836 words)

  
 Bridgewater Historical tidbits
Above the crest is a scroll with the words "Incorporated 1656"; beneath the crest, a ribbon with "Nunkatales and Saughtucket", the aboriginal names of the land and water of the colonial grant of 1645 that became part of the territory purchased from the Indians in 1649.
The Bridgewater Triangle is a 200 square mile area encompassing all of the Bridgewaters, Raynham, Taunton, Brockton, Mansfield, Norton and Easton having the towns of Abington, Freetown and Rehoboth at its angles.
Calvin Phillips, a resident of Bridgewater, Massachusetts in the 18th century, was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest adult ever recorded, standing 26 1/2 inches tall.
www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org /historical_tidbits.htm   (774 words)

  
 East Bridgewater Massachusetts, 1890
It is bounded on the north by Whitman, east by Hanson and Halifax, south by Bridgewater, and west by West Bridgewater and Brockton.
The villages are East Bridgewater, Elmwood, Beaver, Curtisville, Eastville, Northville and Satucket, the first two being the post offices for the town.
It received some territory from the parent town again in 1846; and in 1857 had an accession from Halifax; in 1875 part of its land was taken to form South Abington, now Whitman; and in the same year a part was annexed to Brockton.
capecodhistory.us /Mass1890/EastBridgewater1890.htm   (654 words)

  
 Bridgewater, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bridgewater is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 28 miles (43 km) south of Boston.
Bridgewater was one of the first interior towns in Massachusetts.
Bridgewater State College's campus is spread out around the center of Bridgewater.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bridgewater,_Massachusetts   (540 words)

  
 FDIC: Decisions on Bank Applications - Bridgewater Savings Bank
Bridgewater De Novo Mutual Savings Bank to amend and restate its mutual savings bank charter as the charter of a mutual holding company to be known as Bridgewater Financial, MHC.
Bridgewater Financial, MHC, to simultaneously organize a Massachusetts chartered stock savings bank as a subsidiary to be known as Bridgewater Interim Stock Savings Bank.
Bridgewater Savings Bank will immediately thereafter merge with Bridgewater Interim Stock Savings Bank, with Bridgewater Interim Stock Savings Bank to be the legally surviving entity under the name of Bridgewater Savings Bank.
www.fdic.gov /regulations/laws/bankdecisions/Mutual/bridgewater.html   (643 words)

  
 Bridgewater, New Hampshire
Early settlers of the area were from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, thus giving the town its name.
Bridgewater’s population increased by a total of 752 residents, going from 222 in 1950 to 974 residents in 2000.
The 2004 Census estimate for Bridgewater was 1,055 residents, which ranked 181st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
www.nhes.state.nh.us /elmi/htmlprofiles/bridgewater.html   (306 words)

  
 Realty Times: Bridgewater, Massachusetts: An Appealing Town
"Bridgewater is a very appealing town," says Realtor David P. Young, "Bridgewater is a very appealing town with its affordable housing and a good school system with its location close enough to Boston for a reasonable commute via highways and a commuter rail system.
"The town has Bridgewater State College which is one of the oldest institutions of higher education dedicated to teacher preparation in the United States," boasts Young.
"Bridgewater State is a comprehensive public college offering majors in arts, and sciences, management, and aviation science and educational disciplines.The college employs 262 full-time faculty members of which 81 percent have doctorates.
realtytimes.com /printrtpages/20020705_bridgewater.htm   (711 words)

  
 BORDC: Resolution Details - Bridgewater, Massachusetts
The town of Bridgewater and its elected and appointed officials affirm their strong opposition to terrorism, but also affirm that any actions to end terrorism must not be waged at the expense of the fundamental civil liberties, rights, and freedoms of the people of Bridgewater, the United States, or the world;
Bridgewater requests that the office of the Massachusetts Attorney General offer legal support to any public library, which is subject to a federal suit or administrative enforcement action for refusing to comply with the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act related to library patrons’ records.
The Bridgewater Public Library should be instructed to post in a prominent place within the library a notice as follows: "WARNING: Under Section 215 of the federal USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law 107-56), records of books and other materials you borrow from this library may be obtained by federal agents.
www.bordc.org /detail.php?id=30   (661 words)

  
 USGenWeb West Bridgewater, MA
Bradford Kingman, "Marriages in the Town of Bridgewater Previous To Its Division" (New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 21 [1867]:225-228).
In 1642 Marshfield was established from the northern part of Duxbury and inhabitants of the latter petitioned for compensating land in the interior.
West Bridgewater Online brings together a variety of information about the town, past and present, for residents and for those interested in the town.
www.rootsweb.com /~macwbrid   (1855 words)

  
 Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts
This site will look much better in a browser that supports web standards, but it is accessible to any browser or Internet device.
Bridgewater State College has raised in excess of $1 million to create the Killam Professorship in Canadian Studies.
The endowed professorship will be the first of its kind for a state college in Massachusetts, and will be reserved for visiting Canadian scholars who will be recruited to spend up to a year teaching and conducting research at the college.
www.bridgew.edu   (172 words)

  
 USGenWeb Bridgewater, MA
Early Bridgewater Families includes information on the early generations of Bridgewater families founded by Samuel Packard and John Washburn.
In the East Parish the meeting house of the Third Church of Bridgewater was raised on March 14, 1720 and its first minister ordained in 1724.
Settlement of the North Parish began in 1679, and on January 3, 1738, it was incorporated as a precinct.
www.rootsweb.com /~mabridge/index.html   (2077 words)

  
 Welcome to East Bridgewater, Mass   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Southeastern Massachusetts, bordered by Hanson and Halifax on the east, Bridgewater on the south, West Bridgewater on the west, Brockton on the northwest, and Whitman on the north.
East Bridgewater is primarily a residential community centrally located in Plymouth County 14 miles northeast of Taunton, 22 miles northwest of Plymouth, 25 miles southeast of Boston, and 207 miles from New York City.
The Bridgewater Branch Railroad from Whitman through East Bridgewater stimulated further industrial growth, and the town was the site of the Carver Cotton Gin Manufacturing Company, foundries and forges, boot and shoe manufacturing, and textile mills.
www.eastbridgewaterma.org   (262 words)

  
 Bridgewater Massachusetts Real Estate
Bridgewater's proximity to routes 24 and 495 has, in part, contributed to its recent growth.
The raising of livestock and crop cultivation on farms comprising several hundred acres were common in the outlying areas of the community.
Landscaping on the common and elsewhere in the downtown is meticulously maintained by the Bridgewater Improvement Association, a nonprofit organization devoted to the beautification of the community.
www.relocateamerica.com /states/MA/cities/bridgewater.htm   (516 words)

  
 A few Historical Room materials
A useful description of the cranberry industry in Southeastern Massachusetts with additional information on the coexisting bog iron industry.
Mitchell, Nahum, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Since Bridgewater is a college town, many notable authors have lived and worked here.
www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org /histor.htm   (741 words)

  
 Old Bridgewater Historical Society
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society was formed in 1894.
The purpose and main objective of this society is to collect, preserve and publish material relating to the history of the original settlement of Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
The Old Bridgewater Historical Museum Building, built in 1901, is a beautiful example of turn-of -the century Greek Revival architecture.
oldbridgewater.org   (250 words)

  
 Old Colony Pages - Genealogical Publications by Dale H. Cook
These gravestone transcriptions are from the oldest graveyards in Bridgewater, East Bridgewater and West Bridgewater.
Although a number of errors have been discovered in this work, especially concerning the seventeeth century members of Bridgewater families, it is still a very useful starting point for research on early Bridgewater families.
His work is especially useful where he indicates that a family branch has removed from Bridgewater and then indicates where they settled.
members.cox.net /oldbridgewater/index.shtml   (830 words)

  
 Bridgewater Plumbers | Plumbing Contractors in Bridgewater, MA
A Bridgewater plumber is one of the most valuable tradesmen available to you as a homeowner.
Hiring a reputable Bridgewater plumber for the installation of piping systems, fixtures, septic tanks, pumps, hot water heaters and boilers ensures that you won't experience any major plumbing failures in the future.
And having a good Bridgewater plumbing contractor to contact in case of plumbing failures and emergencies can you save lots of headaches and additional repair costs in the future.
www.servicemagic.com /d.Plumbing.Bridgewater.MA.-12058.html   (264 words)

  
 East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, MA, real estate
East Bridgewater Massachusetts, was an early industrial inland town located on the northern portion of the Taunton River system.
The Keith brothers iron slitting mill is reportedly one of the earliest reported in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Bridgewater Branch Railroad from Whitman through East Bridgewater stimulated further industrial growth, and the town was the site of boot and shoe manufacturing and textile mills.
www.eastbridgewatermahomes.com /index.html   (890 words)

  
 West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, MA, real estate
West Bridgewater Massachusetts, is a small residential town bordering the City of Brockton.
One of the town's greatest assets is its accessibility; it is located at the junction of Routes 24 and 106 and is also close to Route 495.
West Bridgewater, MA, and the surrounding areas offer vacation homes, farms, equine and country properties in a quaint, picturesque small town atmosphere.
www.westbridgewatermahomes.com   (885 words)

  
 Bridgewater, MA News
The shakeout continues in the housing market in SouthCoast and throughout Massachusetts, as many owners, mortgaged to the hilt, face foreclosure at a rate double that of a year ago - which was in some...
The problem is motivating residents to call, write and push Beacon Hill lawmakers for more reliable state funding for the schools, and then getting sympathetic school and town officials from across the state to...
Gay marriage supporters are claiming victory over a well-organized push to overturn same-sex marriage in Massachusetts - or at least let voters have a say on the issue.
www.topix.net /city/bridgewater-ma   (710 words)

  
 Deputy chief to be sworn in - The Boston Globe
Thomas Levy, a 21-year veteran of the Bridgewater Fire Department, will be sworn in as deputy fire chief at a ceremony Tuesday in the Memorial Building.
The company appealed, successfully, to the Massachusetts Housing Appeals Committee, but the town -- which by that time had reached the 10 percent affordable housing threshold needed for state compliance -- appealed to the Superior Court.
As a result of the change, Finglas -- who had been the executive secretary and is now the town administrator -- will present an overall budget to selectmen and the Finance Committee at the beginning of January.
boston.com /news/local/articles/2006/11/26/deputy_chief_to_be_sworn_in   (2317 words)

  
 Bridgewater, Massachusetts Copywriters - Copy Writers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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 Find New England Sites - CANNON ENGINEERING CORPORATION (BRIDGEWATER)
The Cannon Engineering Corporation (Bridgewater) site is situated on approximately 6 acres of land that is located between Route 24 and First Street in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
In 1982, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDep) removed 155,000 gallons of sludge and liquid wastes and approximately 700 drums and incinerated these materials off-site.
Osterman Propane was previously located in downtown Bridgewater and the need for relocation came about as a result of the development of the Old Colony Railroad project.
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 East Bridgewater Massachusetts Real Estate
In East Bridgewater, the average single family home price is $400,000, with current price ranges of available homes from $255,000 to $700,000.
The Keith Brothers Iron Mill is reportedly one of the earliest reported in southeast Massachusetts.
East Bridgewater is 17.51 square miles in area, with a population of approximately 14,000.
www.relocateamerica.com /states/MA/cities/eastbridgewater.htm   (509 words)

  
 West Bridgewater, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
West Bridgewater is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States.
West Bridgewater is home to seven houses of worship, including St. Ann's Catholic Church, Cochesett United Methodist Church 517, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Temple Baptist Church, West Bridgewater Baptist Church, New England Baptist Church and The First Church.
Spike Feresten, raised in West Bridgewater and graduated from West Bridgewater High School in 1982.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Bridgewater,_Massachusetts   (540 words)

  
 Find Churches in East Bridgewater Massachusetts - FlockFinder.com
Of course, not all churches in East Bridgewater Massachusetts have a youth service for all ages.
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For people trying to decide which churches in East Bridgewater Massachusetts to visit, providing these types of details is vital to finding a good church home.
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 Search Used Cars in Bridgewater, Massachusetts at CarsDirect.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Find used cars in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, along with thousands of other cities across the country, when you visit CarsDirect.
All makes and models from local dealers and private sellers are available from the drop-down menus above, or you can select from a complete listing of used cars in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
This listing makes it extremely easy to find used cars in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, which are right for you.
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 Bridgewater, Massachusetts MA, town profile (Plymouth County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Massachusetts > All counties > Plymouth County > Bridgewater
Bridgewater is a town in Plymouth County, in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area.
Median rent in Bridgewater, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $672.
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 Bridgewater Real Estate Agents, Bridgewater Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Bridgewater
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 East Bridgewater, Massachusetts MA, town profile (Plymouth County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Massachusetts > All counties > Plymouth County > East Bridgewater
East Bridgewater is a town in Plymouth County, in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area.
Median rent in East Bridgewater, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $524.
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