Bulletin Board

The library is applying for a federal LSTA grant called “Open for Business” which will enable us to offer programming and resources to local business in 2023 if awarded.  Help us strengthen our application by completing this 10 question survey of how the library could help you and your business.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZaGe5fABHUCwB7w-znZbe_pN9RazPHlWTh77mubixCc/edit

We are again hosting a Town event locally in Bellingham this year, bringing together vendors and businesses into ONE outside space for a Farmers Market special event on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10-1:00 pm in honor of the Governor's Proclamation. We enjoyed having you there last year and welcome other local businesses also this year as well. If you are interested in finding out more details about the event and/or to register, please feel free to RSVP to this email below. If emailing, you will receive the Vendor/Business Registration form and information for attendance. It's a great way for businesses to market themselves and to network with the community and other local businesses. We encourage you to promo this event on your social media pages.  

Regards, Micky DeFosses.

Bellingham Farmers Market Manager

bellinghamfarmmarket.ed@gmail.com

Don't forget to tag us, so we can share your posts and promote your business as well! We can't wait to see what you share from your community. #FarmersMarketsAreEssential

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Starting tomorrow, here's a message from Denis...In light of the Department of Public Health’s recently issued Mask Advisory, all employees and visitors in any Bellingham Municipal Building will be required to wear a mask effective Thursday December 23rd. Employees will be expected to wear a mask at all times while in public spaces and while serving the public. Please use discretion while in your office at your desk, if you are able to maintain social distancing and you are not serving the public the use of the mask is optional. Masks will be provided to all offices and will be available in the Lobby of buildings for visitors. In the event visitors come into the building unmasked please make them aware of the requirement. At no time should you confront the public if they refuse to comply. We all hope this policy will not be in effect for very long and look forward to being “unmasked” soon! Thanks to everyone for your cooperation, Denis.

Denis C. Fraine, Town Administrator, 10 Mechanic St, Bellingham Municipal Center, Bellingham Mass, 508 657 2802

In honor of winning their record breaking 11^th Massachusetts Broadcasters Radio Station of the year Award, MyFM 101.3 would like to offer the members of the BBA an additional 11% discount on their already specially priced  first quarter “Swing Into Spring” advertising promotion.  To learn more, or to set up a no obligation appointment with a MyFM Account Executive simply visit MyFMMedia.com today.  *Some restrictions may apply.

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Bellingham Historical Commission Museum Renovation – How You Can Help!

Over the summer, the Commission members, with the cooperation and encouragement of the town administration, led by Town Administrator Denis Fraine, and assisted by a cadre of volunteers, embarked on a project to update the museum facility.

When the museum moved into the former library building in the late 1980s/early 1990s no facility upgrades were done.  It was time for a fresh coat of paint and more. 

In July we began by boxing up the collections from the book shelves and moving larger items into the basement of the building to be stored while the upstairs was renovated.  We were assisted by community volunteers for this project, including a few BHS football players.

Town Carpenter Ron Paulhas and his senior volunteers painted the whole interior, walls and ceiling and Ron fabricated fabulous new covers for the radiators.  We contracted with Bellingham resident and Owner of Car-Leo Floor Covering in Milford, Carl Deleso, to replace the worn,  outdated carpet with new weathered oak laminate flooring.  New bamboo window shades have been purchased to update the window treatments.  Gary Remillard, of G&L Electric, assisted by electrician and commission member Rick Marcoux, will be updating the lighting.

We are now working on reorganizing the collections to make the museum a more cohesive browsable collection of Bellingham history to tell our story.  The museum will have sections with categories of history, including:  schools and municipal items; farming and household artifacts; sports and recreation materials; military, public safety and civil defense items; as well as a reference library  section that will feature town reports, school yearbooks, and past issues of the Crimpville Comments.  Immediately upon entering will be a display case that will depict a timeline of Bellingham’s Founders.

We have had great support from the town to make this project possible, and we are now at the point that we are reaching out to members of the Bellingham community for financial support to complete the project. We are in need of the following furnishings and supplies to complete this project at the level we think the community deserves:  New display cases, tables and chairs as well as supplies for professional display of collections.

Below are some of our before and after photographs of the renovation as well as details about our sponsorship and  donation opportunities.  We’d appreciate your support!