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Brooks Free Library is located in the heart of Harwich, Massachusetts. Join hosts Jamie and Emily on Seasons 1 and 2 as we talk about anything and everything related to Brooks, books, and librarianship. On Season 3, join Assistant Director Emily M on our Know Your Town Series. Each town department was invited to join the podcast for an episode to answer a few questions about their department.
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Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier provides an overview of Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Further questions can be directed to Dan via email at superintendent@harwichwater.com or by calling 508-432-0304. STM 2022 Warrant with Recommendations and Motions Maps referfenced in the show can be found at the links below: Route 2…
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Voter Information Committee Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Dan Pelletier- Water/Wastewater Superintendent: dpelletier@harwichwater.com Special Town Meeting: October 18th @ 6:30 p.m. Harwich Community Center Gym **masks required** STM 2021 Warrant review with Joe Powers: Link…
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Meet Joan Rosazza, local Olympian and subject of the new book One Woman's Olympic Journey by Bill Ryan. Joan and Assistant Library Director Emily discuss how Joan overcame the lack of opportunity for girls to participate in competitive sports and eventually went on to win an Olympic medal at the 1956 Melbourne Games. Read more about Joan's experien…
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In the final episode of the Know Your Town Series, I was joined by Community Center Director Carolyn Carey who provided information on the Community Center and all of the other endeavors overseen by the Community Center Director. Carolyn also brought along a special guest to discuss the experimental Cultural Center project located at the former Har…
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Channel 18 Station Manager Jamie Goodwin joins me to discuss the pivot to virtual public meetings during the pandemic, as well as the Cable Fund which is the sole funding source for Channel 18. Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee …
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This segment features Harwich Youth Services Director Sheila House who discusses counseling services and resources for the youth and families of Harwich. Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Youth Services Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-family-services Youth Services Committee Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.go…
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This segment features Cemetery Administrator Robbin Kelley who discussed the impacts the July 2020 tornado and the Covid-19 pandemic had on the Cemetery operations. Also discussed were the new Marceline Arboretum and the Cemetery budget. Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Cemetery Department Webpage - https://www.harwic…
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This segment features Conservation Administrator Amy Usowski. Amy provided lots of great info on the role the Conservation Department and the Conservation Commission play in protecting our wetlands and conservation areas as well as our beloved town garden and much, much more. For those interested in a preview of warrant articles related to the Cons…
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This segment features a special guest host! Brooks Free Library Staff Librarian Jamie Thornton interviews Assistant Library Director Emily Milan. Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Brooks Free Library Website- https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-informa…
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Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ COA Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging COA Newsletter: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging/pages/council-on-aging-newsletters COA Board of Directors: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging-board-of-directors Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-m…
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Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Police Department Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/police Police Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/harwichpolice/ Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe…
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Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Natural Resources Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/natural-resources Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe
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Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier discusses the impacts of the pandemic on departmental operations as well as the Enterprise Fund and other financial matters. We wrap up with info on how community members can stay informed or be involved by joining the Board of Water/Wastewater Commissioners. Water Department Website (includes contact i…
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This episode of the Know Your Town series features Fire Chief Dave Leblanc who joined me to discuss the services and programs provided by Harwich Fire and how Covid impacted operations over the course of the past year. Trust me when I say that everyone thinks they know what the fire department does but there's lots more going on than we realize. Ch…
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Guests: Finance Director- Carol Coppolla Town Treasurer/Collector Amy Bullock Assessing Director Donna Molino Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Accounting webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/accounting Harwich Visual Budget- http://harwich.visgov.com/ FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report- https://www.harwich-m…
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This segment features Town Administrator Joe Powers and Assistant Town Administrator Meggan Eldredge who joined the podcast to discuss the role of Town Administration and the impacts Covid-19 had on operations over the last year. We also discussed the annual town budget as well as the best ways for community members to stay informed and involved in…
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This year back to school looks a little (read: a lot) different than previous years. This whole pandemic thing has created some confusion and chaos and there are bound to be some bumps in the road. So we're here to help try to smooth the way! Listen in for some great tips about how to stay sane and find the info you to need to help your family smoo…
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Jamie and Emily cover curbside pick up, book lists for titles from black authors, and where to find Pride titles! To borrow titles from Libby/OverDrive collection "Guides to Antiracism" see: https://clamsnet.overdrive.com/collection/1087111 For Hoopla's collection of books for Pride Month see: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/4123 (collecti…
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This one came off the cuff! Jamie and Emily talk about their pets, a.k.a. their co-workers as they work from home, and other self-care activities they've been doing. Which is to say they talk about video games-- how they connect us with each other, and how they help us relax.
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Part one of our discussion on ebooks! This episode Jamie and Emily talk a little bit about what ebooks are, how you can get them, and how the library goes about building its ebook collection.Things from this episode: See our ebook collection - clamsnet.overdrive.com Download the Libby App Hoopla Boston Public Library ecard…
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Ever heard of the Orleans Inn? What about the Gloucester Sea Serpent? No? Well get ready, because on this week's episode Jamie & Emily are covering Cape Cod hauntings and New England cryptids! Here's what we're talking about this time: Cape Cot Hauntings The Barnstable House The Burgess House The Orleans Inn Black Sam New England Cryptids Champ Cas…
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Join Jamie, Emily, and guest host Ann on this week's special episode! Ann is here to talk about J and YA horror. Get ready to add a whole slew of new books to your reading list. Mentioned in this episode: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell Goosebumps series by R. L. Stine Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wol…
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This week on episode 2 of our Spooktober special Jamie and Emily talk about paranormal programming at the library. We had some interesting encounters last year, and are looking forward to hosting a new investigation team this year! Also, hear some chilling ghost stories from our personal lives. Stay spooky, friends.…
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Jamie and Emily are kicking off the BFL Podcast October Special with a brief history of the library's founding family and the building itself. We're also touching on some ghostly encounters in the stacks shared by other library staff members. The spooky fun will run through the month of October, with a new episode dropping every week and focusing o…
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Jamie and Emily go all over the place in this episode, from childhood scary stories to climate prep week events! ** * Things in this episode: The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz The Mothman Prophecies starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton, and Debra Messing Climate Prep Week event - Communit…
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On this episode of the BFL Podcast, Jamie and Emily discuss the Confidential Corner, book donations, and some upcoming plans! ** * Things in this episode: The Penumbra Podcast by Sophie Kaner & Kevin Vibert Donating books to the library Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine by AudioFile Magazine
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Jamie and Emily rec some podcasts and do a quick summer wrap up as we get ready to slide into September.. ** * Things in this episode: Doctor Sleep by Stephen King Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King The Penumbra Podcast by Sophie Kaner & Kevin Vibert Whispers of Oxenfurt by Brett Breakfast in Beauclair by Alyssa Wooden Overcoats by David K. Barnes Greate…
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Jamie and Emily catch up after the Cape Cod tornado, and cover some books & graphic novels. ** * Books in this episode: Booked : a traveler's guide to literary locations around the world by Richard Kreitner They Called Us Enemy by George Takei The Weatherman by Jody LeHeup and Nathan Fox The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski…
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Emily and Jamie ramble about books, Boston, and Things. ** * Books in this episode: Booked : a traveler's guide to literary locations around the world by Richard Kreitner The bucket list : places to find peace & quiet by Victoria Ward Cooking with Trade Joe's cookbook: Dinner's Done! by Deana Gunn and Wona Miniati Cooking with Trader Joe's : the 5 …
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