July 21, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Comfort Buddy Bags
Comfort Buddy Bags continue to be one of The GFWC Taunton and Raynham Junior Woman's Club's on going volunteer projects. The women have assembled and supplied over a hundred Book, Buddy and Blanket Comfort Bags to neighboring community fire departments and ambulance services. Most recently bags were delivered to Brewster Ambulance, the town of Assonet and Somerset. The club's new member Kathleen Sampson of Somerset, accompanied by her granddaughter Brooklyn Thibault , presented seven Comfort bags to Somerset firefighters Justin Raulino and Jordan DeMelo on Friday. Bags will be replenished by the club as needed.
Respectfully submitted, Nancy Brown.
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Historical Tidbit:
Rev. Perez Fobes
Perez Fobes was born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, on September 21, 1742. He was one of twelve children and showed an early disposition to piety and study, but suffered from poor health.
He taught school and graduated from Harvard in 1762. He was considered well-read and a successful orator. He was licensed to preach, and on November 19, 1766, was ordained as pastor of the Congregational Church in Raynham. Rev. Fobes was the second minister of Raynham and its most famous. Soon after he became minister, he started a school at home.
It is said that the schools in Raynham during Fobes' ministry were of a higher order than in adjacent towns. He served in Raynham for the rest of his life.
Fobes was vice-president of Brown University in 1786 and was appointed president from June 1 to September 1, 1786, when President Manning was elected representative to Congress. Later in the year he was named professor of natural philosophy, replacing Joseph Brown, who had died in 1785. On August 1, 1791, four days after the death of Manning, Fobes was requested by the Corporation to "attend the College from this time 'till Commencement to supervise the instruction of the Students & perform prayers &c." In 1792, he received his LL.D (honorary law doctorate) from Brown University. Fobes allowed the College the use of his personal scientific equipment, and when he resigned in 1798, he left behind the instruments, of which the College paid him fifty dollars a year for the use.
In addition to publishing sermons, Fobes also wrote a history of Raynham in 1793. In 1796, he was placed in charge of Bristol Academy in Massachusetts, where he encouraged students to come to Brown University. Dr. Perez Fobes died on February 23, 1812, in Raynham, Massachusetts.
Info from:
The History of Raynham by Patrice White (1990)
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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
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Joanne May
won a
$30 Gift Certificate to CN Smith Farm
!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple St, Whitman Center
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Kids Fun Run Track Series
- A fun program designed to be a fun yet educational program where children learn the basics of running such as warming up, stretching, competing, and cooling down properly.
- Children will be encouraged to compete against themselves and offer encouragement for fellow runners.
- This track program is sponsored by the Colonial Road Runners and the Raynham Park and Recreation Dept.
Ages: 3-14
Dates: July 21 to August 11
Time: 4-7p
Cost: $1.00/ child
Location:
Raynham Middle School Track
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Business After Hours as the Sun Sets
Pilgrim Belle Sunset Cruise
Tuesday, July 23th
7:00– 8:30p
77 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360
Cost: $20.00 per person
Network and building relationships as we cruise along the Harbor watching Sunset!
Bring some snacks! Cash Bar available!
Don’t miss this special networking event from The Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce!
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Town Hall Summer Hours
The Town Hall will be closed the following Tuesday nights: July 30 and August 13 & 27
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Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda Highlights
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
558 S. Main Street, Raynham
6:30 pm – Executive Session
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Department Heads / Committees
•Matt Tanis –Health Agent
•Tim McRae - Park & Recreation Director
Appointments
•William Palmer – Registrar of Voters
•Dan Andrade – Capital Planning
•Paul Dooley – Open Space Committee
Citizen & Community Input
Public Hearing
New Business
•Approval of Revised Employment Contract for Health Inspector
•(2) One Day Malt Beverage Licenses for Rock Hard Racing
•27th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids
•Kennel License Application – K&T Doggy Palace
Presentation by Park & Recreation Commission
•Proposed Dog Park
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The Stone Church Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays at 7:00p held at 785 South Main Street, Route 104 in Raynham Center
SOS Big Band - swing music
F
ree to the public and a freewill offering will be taken.
These concerts are sponsored by the Stone Church, First Congregational Church of Raynham, with support from the Raynham Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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The Honey Tree Nursery School
645 Locust St • Raynham
(508) 823-5611
A few spots left for September Enrollment,
Call today!
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Movie Night: City of Ember
Wednesday, July 24th from 6-7:45p at the Raynham Public Library on 760 S. Main St.
Join us to enjoy some popcorn and watch this weeks feature film "City of Ember".
No registration is required, simply come at the scheduled time and bring a friend!
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Family Yoga
Thursday, August 1st at the Raynham Public Library from 10:30-11:30a.
Caregivers and children will learn basic yoga postures through storytelling and songs. Families will practice mindfulness and relaxation as well as have fun! Everyone will come away with social and play skills in addition to learning how to be a mindful, less stressed family.
Families who attend will go home with a FREE gift for participating!
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"The Wizard of Oz" Production by FPAC
July 25th - 28th, the Family Performing Arts Center (FPAC) at Bridgewater State University will take a stroll down the yellow brick
Buy Tickets Here! There are several dates and times for performances to choose from and it's always a great summer show.
Of particular importance and highlight this year is the inclusion of a Sensory-Friendly Performance scheduled for July 25th at 7:00pm. A breakdown of what this performance will include and accommodate for can be found here
Sensory-Friendly Performance.
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming experience for families with children with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities.
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Fresh Flower Arranging
Saturday, August 3rd from 10:30-11:30am at the Raynham Public Library. Come in to create beautiful fresh flower arrangements guided by expert Sue Burns.All materials are included,
click here to register.
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Finance Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals
Looking for Volunteers!
The Finance Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals currently have 2 vacancies on each Board.
Click
here for info about the committee.
If you are interested in applying for for one of these vacancies, please send a letter of interest and resume to the Board of Selectmen,
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Raynham Historical Society Yard Sale
July 27 and August 24
9a to 3p
Vendor fee $20 per table (bring your own)
Hannant House 6 Pleasant Street, Raynham
(four corners diagonally across from
the Stone Church)
Soup, punch, and desserts will be available for
purchase.
Call Cheryl at 508-821-9481 to reserve a table.
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Fashion Show & Luncheon
Sunday, August 11th from 12:30-4:30p at American Legion, 291 Mill st in Raynham. An annual August Fashion Show will be presented by the
GFWC Taunton and Raynham Junior Woman's Club to raise funds for scholarships and local charities, fashions will be provided by
The Little Black Dress Company This is a fun filled event with food, raffles and prizes available. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling Nancy at 508 823-8193 or e-mailing her at NClark45@gmail.com. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Brown.
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Is your back ache taking the fun out of your golf game?
Let us help you get in the swing of things again!
Call today!
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63 Main Street, Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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Tending the Fires: Recent Acquisitions in Clay
Exhibit opens on August 17th at the Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St, Brockton.
This exhibit offers recent additions to Fuller Craft’s ceramic collection that display a multitude of processes and conceptual approaches in clay. Exhibiting artists include:Richard Cleaver, Nancy Jurs, Jun Kaneko, Steven Young Lee, Cliff Lee, Michael Lucero, Lauren Mabry, Beverly Mayeri, Zemer Peled, Peter Pincus, Prudence Piper, Mark Shapiro, Mara Superior, Akio Takamori, Cheryl Ann Thomas, Tip Toland, Patti Warashina, and Malcolm Wright. Fuller Craft Museum is proud to shine a light on the clay triumphs of these renowned ceramicists while proudly displaying the institution’s recent collecting achievements.
Museum is open Tue-Sun 10-5p, except Thursday 10-9, closed Mondays
Respectfully Submitted,Titi Ngwenya.
Piece in picture by Jun Kaneko.
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The Summer of Love and Carnaby Street: Fashions with Karen Antonowicz
Join us August 8th at the Raynham Senior Center for a display and discussion on vintage fashion with former RISD professor, Karen Antonowicz. Fashions from the Summer of Love and Carnaby Street in England will be discussed. Sign up is available until August 1st with tickets coasting $3 per a person. Please call, 508-824-2740 to purchase. Information retrieved from the Raynham Senior Center.
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
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Board of Selectmen 7/9/19
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Video courtesy of The Raynham Channel.
UPDATE
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Understanding DISC Profiling
with Susan Rooks, Grammar Goddess
Four Behavioral Styles: Are you Outgoing or Reserved?Are you People Oriented or Task Oriented?
How you fit into this quadrant can help to determine your behavior and the behavior of others.
Immediately use the information in this free DISC workshop to improve your networking, your sales, customer service, management skills, and your relationships.
Friday, July 26th 8:30-9:30a
Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
9 Clayton Road, Middleboro
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Celebration!
All sorts of Raynham fun at the Bridgewater Fourth of July Parade.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple St, Whitman Center
Historical Tidbit Question:
How much did Brown University pay Fobes for use of his scientific equipment?
Email us your answer at:
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Raynham.
On July 24, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. " ~ Dennis Prager
"Be a warrior when it comes to delivering on your ambitions. And a saint when it comes to treating people with respect, modeling generosity, and showing up with outright love. " ~ Robin S. Sharma
" Generosity is not giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is giving me that which you need more than I do." ~ Khalil Gibran
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Said simply, we get further with honey than with vinegar.
Have a great week : ) ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Taylor Fruzzetti, Christina Montana,
Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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