March 10, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Historical Tidbit:
The First Englishmen in Raynham
"In July, 1621, Edward Winslow and Stephen Hopkins were sent, by the governor of Plymouth Colony,
to explore this section of the country, to visit Massasoit, the King of the Wampanoags, who lived where Bristol, R.I. now stands, to ascertain the number of Indians and open trade with them.
Having passed Middleboro, Winslow and Hopkins arrived at Titicut, where they exchanged hospitable offices with the natives, whom they found fishing.
There they lodged one night, in the open fields on the banks of the stream, which were already cleared and adapted to cultivation.
The ambassadors then proceeded 6 miles down the river, on the south side, to a fording place near King's bridge. When preparing to cross, they were opposed by two aged Indians on the opposite side who were the only individuals surviving the pestilence which, two years before, had nearly de-populated the region.
These two Indians, on being assured that Winslow, Hopkins and their Indian guides were friendly, received the travelers without further objection.
These were the first Englishmen who set foot in Raynham. "
Reverend Enoch Sanford, "The History of Raynham, Mass., from the First Settlement to the Present Time," published 1870.
Image Credit: Wikipedia Commons
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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
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9:00 am - 11:00 am
494 Church St, Raynham
508-823-1104
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RAVE's A Salute To Our Veterans Comedy Night Fundraiser
Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 6:45 PM – 11 PM American Legion Post 405- 291 Mill St., Raynham, MA
Read more
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Selectmens Meeting 03/12/2019
Agend
7:00 PM – 558 S. Main Street
This meeting is being recorded live by RayCAM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Acceptance of the Minutes
Department Heads / Committees
- Jim Januse, Fire Chief – Monthly Report
Appointments
Citizen & Community Input
Public Hearing
New Business
- Permanent Civil Service Employees
Completion of Old Business
- Discussion of Appointment Advisory Committee
Town Administrator’s Report
Selectmen’s Report
Correspondence
- Lions Club – One-Day Liquor Licenses Request
- Tag Permit – Taunton HS Cheerleading, Maya Hebert, House of Hope and Sacred Heart Church
Press Time
Emergency Business
Adjournment and Performance of Administrative Duties
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Bridgewater Farm Supply is Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store
Itching to get back in the garden? Can't wait to get your hands dirty? Why not start your own plants from seed this year? We have everything you need to start your little seedlings.
Stop by today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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The Bridgewater-Raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council (BR-SEPAC)
MassHealth Presentation
Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30 pm
The Bridge Center
470 Pine St., Bridgewater, MA.
Lauren Almedia of CCBC, Laura Conrad-Laberinto of MassHealth, and Cathy Hickey of Brockton ARC will educate parents/guardians on the pathways to eligibility to Mass Health/ Commonhealth, Accessing Benefits and Services, and Explaining Associated Costs. Gather information on eligibility for the Department of Developmental Services, DDS, as well as the Brockton Area ARC. The meeting will be held at The BR-SEPAC will hold a meeting at 6:15 pm and then the presentation will follow at 6:30 pm. Please register online in advance for free childcare at:
www.thebridgectr.org
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Join Kevin Glynn for a Free Seminar
Thursday, March 14, 8:30-9:30 am
Cranberry Country Chamber office
9 Clayton Road
Middleboro, MA
- Do you understand where you should be focusing your time?
- Do you find you are spending more time helping others do their job to the expense of your own?
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- Do you have the right tools in place to help you manage your time effectively?
Learn:
- How to spend the Time you have to your advantage
- The four skills required to manage your time effectively
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- To identify your top 10 Time wasters
Kevin Glynn is a
Business, Executive, and Leadership Coach
Lighthouse Strategic Partners
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Enjoying a long and healthy life is important to everyone. Chiropractic care unlocks your body's true potential and natural healing process to ensure your life is a healthy life. Call today for an appointment!
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63 Main Street, Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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The Taunton River Watershed Alliance needs you!
Whether you can give an hour here and there or a few hours a month:
Water Quality Monitoring Tester
A team of volunteers that regularly test 20 sites in the watershed for water quality the second Tuesday morning of each month, April through October. Samples must be collected and then driven to the Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant by 8:30 a.m. We train at the beginning of the new year (usually on the last Saturday morning in February). We currently need on-call/"as-needed" fill in for when a regular tester cannot test a site.
Nutrient Pollution Photographic Survey
Photograph key areas along the Taunton River for nutrient pollution. We are hoping for photographs of the same area three or four times throughout the summer.
Event helpers
Set up, man tables, clean up, launch boats, deliver lunch, strike camp, etc. at events
Fundraising/Development & Event Coordinators
River Clearing Crews
Legal Support
We are looking for an attorney or local law firm that could volunteer legal support from time to time.
For more information on visit savethetaunton.org, call our office at 508-828-1101 or contact us by e-mail: director@savethetaunton.org.
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Old Colony Planning Council Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Announcement
I am reaching out to introduce the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meetings.
March 21st at 12pm at
The Old Colony Planning Council
70 School Street, Brockton
&
March 21st at 6 PM
East Branch Library
54 Kingman Street Brockton, MA
The objective of the BPAC is to support ongoing local, regional, and state planning efforts to support multimodal urban and suburban mobility; enhance and expand current infrastructure; improve safety; and raise awareness of pedestrian and bicycle movement within the region. It is envisioned that the committee will meet quarterly at key stages to review, discuss, and provide insight on the analyses of existing conditions, assessment of needs, the development of recommendations and implementation strategies, and the refinement of any studies and plans.
Best wishes,
Jimmy Pereira
Community/Transportation Planner
Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC)
Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
70 School St, Brockton, MA 508-583-1833 Ex 215
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The Raynham Early Childhood Parent Organization (ECPO) is in need of volunteers to help us run our 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 for our school, but our students really enjoy the race as well as the the pep rally, and week of prizes leading up to it. We 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 us via facebook or email us at
ecpo.merrill@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping us make this event a success!
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Middleborough Rotary Club
2019 Cable TV Auction
Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24
Broadcast Live on local cable access TV channels:
Comcast and Verizon
Your business can donate and participate:
~Donate Goods or Services
~Buy a Sponsorship
~Gain publicity and awareness of your business
~Show your support for community service
~Support the Rotary Club’s local educational & charitable
efforts
All donors will be recognized in pre-auction publicity and will be credited as your generous donation is being sold. The auction is broadcast live from the Middleboro High School gym.
Ask about becoming a guest auctioneer!
Contact Bob Saquet for details—508-947-0680
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win
1-hour private lesson with
Maynard Dog Training Solutions
(value $100)
Historical Tidbit Question:
At Titicut what did Winslow and Hopkins find the natives doing?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Raynham.
On March 13, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Reflection:
“Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.”
~ Gautama Buddha
"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. "
~ Confucius
"Or how can you say to your friend, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? ~ Jesus
Reflection is an integral part of initiating positive change in our life. I am thankful that I practice a religious tradition that values and teaches reflection, and sets aside specific times each year to remind me to step up my spiritual practice.
Whether you have a spiritual practice or not, I would encourage taking the time for reflection. Start with a meditation, slow down the pace of life, lesson your sensory input (turn off electronics except soothing music), maybe take a walk in nature, empty your mind. Then engage in some form of creative work: this can include but is not limited to journaling or any kind of art. There is no right or wrong way to do this part.
You just need to be you!
This is just for you… don’t need to share. Judgement free zone.
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I have books and books of journal ramblings. The sheer volume made me realize it was interpersonal relationships and group dynamics I struggle with, and journaling helped me figure them out; but I also came to understand I love humanity so much the work is worth it to experience the wide variety of gifts and talents we bring to this world.
Who knows what wonderful things you are going to find out about yourself?
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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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