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The Washington Planning & Zoning Commission took initial steps last week toward approval of plans for two new housing developments off of High Street, as construction of the road continues
BRIDGEWATER — Sam Baumgarten stood in the cold on Central Square Saturday morning wearing a face covering and holding a sign around his neck that read: "Respect Asian-Americans." "On a given Saturday, we'll see about 500 cars pass by," said Baumgarten, former chair of Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights. "That's 500 messages being sent out just by us coming out here holding up signs for an hour." Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights organized a standout against hatred and attacks that Asian Americans have faced nationally, particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
3. Soupman continues mission of helping the homeless Peter Kelleher, better known as "The Soupman," continued his mission in 2020 of helping those experiencing homelessness. Kelleher created his organization after the death of his son, Travis, at age 33 in Bangor, Maine, in 2016 after struggling with addiction and homelessness. In 2020, Kelleher launched a for-profit company, Support the Soupman Foods Inc., to sell his soup and create a coffee line with the proceeds supporting his nonprofit. Kelleher also launched new portable showers for the homeless this year and got a second bus that hous...