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🌱 Why is East Bridgewater still resisting the state’s new housing rules?
Spotted on the East Bridgewater calendar: Larry Fisher Tourney Day 1
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In today's newsletter:
- Why is East Bridgewater still resisting the state’s new housing rules?
Also on today's calendar: Inflatable Mania! at the East Bridgewater YMCA and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in East Bridgewaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Turning cloudy and very cold, temps: high: 24, low: 19.
- Saturday: Cold; morning snow, up to 1", with a high of 28 and low of 13 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Deadline to reshape Mass. housing is almost here. Map shows where towns stand (masslive.com) — East Bridgewater is one of a small group of towns still not complying with the state’s MBTA Communities housing law, which requires zoning for multifamily housing near transit. As the Dec. 31 deadline hits, state officials are weighing consequences, including loss of grants or potential legal action in 2026, while most other communities have already adopted new zoning and begun housing projects. 
📸 Around East Bridgewater
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Bridgewater
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★ Featured events ★
- Larry Fisher Tourney Day 1
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, 415 Center St, Bridgewater
12:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Inflatable Mania! at the East Bridgewater YMCA
Old Colony YMCA - East Bridgewater , 635 Plymouth St , East Bridgewater
1:00 pm - Council on Aging - New Year's Eve Celebration
East Bridgewater Senior Center , 355 Plymouth Street , East Bridgewater
12:00 pm - Midnight at Noon: A Wicked Good Time! at the East Bridgewater YMCA
Old Colony YMCA - East Bridgewater , 635 Plymouth St , East Bridgewater
10:30 am
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Library Open
Library Hours Hanson Public Library , 132 Maquan Street , Hanson
9:00 am - Self-Directed Snowflake Craft (Ages 6-11)
Children's Room Hanson Public Library , 132 Maquan Street , Hanson
9:00 am - Hygge at Home: Cinnamon Stick Candles (Adults & Teens)
Hanson Public Library , 132 Maquan Street , Hanson
9:00 am - Conrad Lamour : L'Heritage Cultural Fashion Salon Show
Tamboo Bistro , 252 Main St , Brockton
8:00 pm - Learn To Skate Classes
Carousel Family Fun Center , 1055 Auburn St , Whitman
9:00 am - Saturday Stories (Ages 0-3)
Children's Room Hanson Public Library , 132 Maquan Street , Hanson
9:30 am - Larry Fisher Tourney Day 2
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School , 415 Center St , Bridgewater
12:00 pm - Yoga/Pilates/Tai Chi Mix with Jess
Amy's Healing Arts, A.H.A. Wellness Center , 965 Main St , Hanson
9:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Heavy smoke was reported in a house at 288 Summer Street in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, but the fire was knocked down, and mutual aid was canceled.
7:28PM on Dec 23: Engine-1 reports a heavy smoke condition in a house at 288 Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA. (Nextdoor ) - A reported basement fire at 51 Maple Road in Middleboro, MA, was knocked down, and all mutual aid units were canceled.
7:13PM on Dec 23: Reported basement fire at 51 Maple Road, Middleboro, MA, with all occupants out and auto mutual aid responding. (Nextdoor )
- Massachusetts Staffing posted a job opening for Medical Office Coordinator in Bridgewater. Apply here.
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift manager - Store# 79961, HALIFAX, PLYMOUTH ST in Halifax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Bridgewater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Whitman
- 5 people transported to the hospital after a motor vehicle crash in Whitman (boston25news.com)
Bridgewater
- See Bridgewater boy who beat cancer hug Wally the Green Monster (enterprisenews.com)
- See starved Taunton puggle's 'amazing' recovery as she greets her fans (enterprisenews.com)
- 'Lives are at stake': Mass. corrections officers call for urgent crackdown on drug smuggling (corrections1.com)
Hanson
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