February 3, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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The GFWC Taunton and Raynham Junior Woman's Club is lending support to other organizations by donating gift baskets to raffle off for their specific causes. Most recently they provided a Valentine's Day themed basket valued at $100 for Benjamin's Chili Cook-off which raised funds for families in financial need due to caring for terminally ill children.Club Vice President Robin Gendron joined Stacy Travis-Mills, the organizer of the event in memory of her son Benjamin Mills, for the tasty fundraiser.
In addition, the Junior Woman's Club also helped with donations of two gift baskets to DECA at Bristol Plymouth High School who were raising funds for Homes For the Troops.
The club is currently in the process of planning it's own fundraiser for scholarships and local charities; a Roasted Chicken Dinner on March 30th at The American Legion in Raynham, and is known for it's own popular basket raffles, giving away over 20 themed gift baskets at their events.
They are now taking orders for take out meals and selling tickets. Patrons are encouraged to order early and to reserve seating by calling Robin at 508-822-9298 or Cindy at 508 -558-5439.
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The Town of Raynham Finance Committee is in need of 2 additional members.
If you are interested, please send in a letter and resume to 558 S. Main Street, Raynham
Attn: Deb Dooney, Executive Assistant.
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Historical Tidbit:
1786 Mob
Never have we had agreement on how America should be run. In 1786 a mob was not going to let the general court in Taunton meet. Raynham militia protected the courthouse, and our budding country continued.
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From Patrice White's History of Raynham @ 1990
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Here is a great opportunity!
Writing & marketing interns:
Get published! Build your resume!
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Weekly Calendar
Check out these town links for calendars of what is going on in town this week.
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Town Hall
558 South Main St.
508-824-2707
Mon - Thurs 8:30a - 4:30p,
Fri 8:30a - 12 Noon
Tues eve 6 - 8p
Public Library
760 South Main St.
508-823-1344
Mon - Wed 10a - 8p
Thurs 10a - 6p,
Fri 10a - 5p,
Sat 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
2215 King Philip St.
508-824-2740
Mon - Fri 9a - 3p
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Congratulations!
David Dombrowski and
Lisa Dalto
David & Lisa each won a Mold Guys Designer T- Shirt
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
45 Minute Reiki Treatment
with Jacquelyn Rose
(value $45)
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Can I Recycle This? | Recycle Smart MA
A MassDEP initiative to raise awareness about recycling. Don't know what goes in the bin? Type in a specific item and get the answers you need.
Read more
recyclesmartma.org
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Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
7:00 PM – 558 S. Main Street
Pledge of Allegiance * Acceptance of the Minutes
* Department Heads / Committees
Ed Buckley, Highway Superintendent – Monthly Report
Appointments
Police Officer Appointment - Jared Turkington
Citizen & Community Input * Public Hearing
New Business * Completion of Old Business
Town Administrator’s Report * Selectmen’s Report
Correspondence
American Mobile Homes - Temporary Mobile Home – 74 Macy Street
TMLP – Joint Petition for New Pole Location – Gardiner Street
Press Time * Emergency Business *Adjournment and Performance of Administrative Duties
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BR-SEPAC presents:
Special Needs Trusts
Thursday, February 7th
6:30 pm
Shelley Coelho will have a discussion on the unique needs that families have in planning for the financial and legal future of their relative with a developmental disability. Topics will include: Preserving Eligibility for Government Benefits through Proper Estate Planning; Special Needs Trusts and the ABLE Act.
The Bridge Center, 470 Pine St., Bridgewater, MA. The BR-SEPAC will hold a meeting at 6:15 pm and then the presentation will follow at 6:30 pm.
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New Year... Time to take care of you!
Call us to schedule
your next appointment!
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63 Main Street, Bridgewater • (508) 697-0050
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Volunteer for BR Special Olympics Basketball Tourney!
Bridgewater - Raynham will be hosting the Special Olympics Basketball tournament again this year on Saturday, February 9th.
There are 2 options: 7:30 - 12:00 or 11:30 – 3:30. We love volunteers to stay for the whole day, but you must sign up for two sessions to do so. This means you must register twice!! We need about 75 volunteers for each session and there are lots of ways to participate.
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Bridgewater Farm Supply is Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store
Keep your floors clean, avoid slips and protect your porch floor this winter! Our stall mats can do it all!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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A Note From BR Schools About Bus Routes:
Believe it or not, we are already working on next year’s bus routes! If you have recently moved, please complete the online
Change of Address Form
so we can update our records.
Also, if you filled out the online form, don’t forget to submit the proof of residency. All forms can be emailed to
changeof-address@bridge-rayn.org
or faxed to 508-279-2128. If you have any questions, please contact Ellen George in the Central Regis- tration and Transportation office at 508-279-2140 x140
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Girl Scouts Give Back
By: Sarah Kinder
Devoted to helping girls become strong,
confident, and courageous leaders, several Raynham Middle School students in various grades have been involved with Girl Scouts since Kindergarten.
Girl Scout troop 80330 recently moved its way into the Cadet stage. Cadet stage lasts for seven years until senior year or when one is 18. Before this stage, Cadets were at the junior stage.
The troop is currently looking forward to their Washington D.C trip during April vacation. This troop meets every other Tuesday at LaLiberte. They do activities such as creating bath salts, helping the community, and reading stories about helping community members.
The Girl Scouts have gone on many fun trips like NYC, and day trips such as nature walks, and jewelry making centers.
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Contact Moldguys right away!
Our team has the tools and skills to make your problem go away!
(781) 910-5029
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Car or Home Insurance
Call us before you renew
Let us help you comparison shop for
The right coverage for the right price!
We do business your way,
our offices, your home or business or online.
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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ATTENTION!!!
The Early Childhood Parent Organization ( ECPO) at Merrill Elementary School is in need of volunteers to help run their annual Fun Run this year. It takes place in April but planning starts now. This fundraiser raises more funds for our school than any other fundraisers we put on. In years past, we have raised over $20,000 which makes a huge impact on our school. Not only does this raise significant funds, but our students really enjoy the race, the pep rally, and week of prizes leading up to it.
They are looking for three co-chairs who will help us organize and run this exciting event. If you are interested or would like to know more, please either message via
facebook or email at
ecpo.merrill@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping them make this event a success!
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Small Town Talk
With Don McKinnon
Episode 15:
Oral History about the Town of
Raynham, in this episode, Don looks at the history of Raynham, how towns are made up. He shares his experience from over 35 years of working in Raynham Government.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win
45 Minute Reiki Treatment
with Jacquelyn Rose
(value $45)
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the mob trying to prevent?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Raynham.
On February 6, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Starting Over...
"Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over." ~ Guy Finley
“The only real battle in life is between hanging on and letting go.”
~
Shannon L. Alder
“Instead of saying, "I'm damaged, I'm broken, I have trust issues" say "I'm healing, I'm rediscovering myself, I'm starting over.” ~
Horacio Jones
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Never to late to begin again. ~Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Raynham.
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