September 1, 2019
~ Building Raynham Community One Positive Story at a Time
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RAYNHAM COMMUNITY PRIDE DAY
Sunday, September 15, 2019
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Borden Colony Gazebo Park
King Philip Street
ENJOY A FREE DAY OF FAMILY FUN * Free hot dogs and soda from the Lions Club
Free raffles and dozens of give- a-ways
OVER 100 BOOTHS TO VISIT
DJ ALL DAY
* Stop by and say "hi" at our BuzzAround booth.
Balloon Animals Magic Show
Bring a can or non-perishable food item
for the Raynham Food Basket
Rain Date Sept 29
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Historical Tidbit: 1900's Ice house
Staying Cool in the Summer
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Heat waves in town are nothing new, so how did folks cool off years ago before backyard pools and air conditioning? To start with, houses were built with higher ceilings and bigger windows to allow heat to rise and breezes to circulate. Many homes had a large front porch where they could sit and enjoy a summer breeze. There were many swimming spots in town. The river was quite clean before the days of indoor plumbing with commercial and residential waste discharges into the river. Cold drinks were provided by water from the deep well and if you wanted ice in your drink, you had to hope that there was still some left in the ice chest. Ice was delivered once or twice a week by wagon. The ice had been cut during the winter and had been stored in several large ice houses near the ponds. The ice houses were built with walls 1' to 2' thick and insulated with sawdust. They could hold ice through the hot summer until ponds froze again in the winter. One last thing, tight fitting clothes made of synthetic fibers was unheard of.
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Respectfully submitted, David Moore
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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!
Krista C Benvissuto
won a
One Free Embodyment® Yoga Therapy session at Bliss Through Yoga
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
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Blood Pressure Clinic at COA
Wednesday, September 11
9:45-11:45a
2215 King Philip St.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting - 08/20/19
Video credit: The Raynham Channel
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Try Something New at COA
Every Tuesday in September
Chair yoga
10:00-11:00a
Aerobicize
11:30a-12:30p
Line Dancing
1:00-2:30p
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Come Enjoy a Taunton River Paddle
Saturday, September 7
10 AM to 2 PM
$15
The Taunton River is an easy river to paddle, great for anyone wanting to try kayaking or who hasn't been in a while. It is one of only 50 rivers in the US that has earned the Wild and Scenic designation so come and enjoy its' beauty.
Each trip will be 8 miles so paddlers will need good upper body strength and balance. We'll paddle for a few miles, stop for lunch and then continue on.
What to bring: a lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, an extra paddle. PFDs are required.
Low water conditions will cause these trips to be rescheduled.
Launch: 6 Titicut St, Middleboro
Take-out: 9 South Street East, Raynham
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Too much screen time giving you a pain in the neck?
Let us help you feel like yourself again!
Call today!
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63 Main Street, Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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Preparing for school? it's going to bee a great year! Here is the Bridgewater Raynham calendar for the 19-20 school year.
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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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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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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm &
Pet Store!
Great harvest this year?
Can your bounty and eat it all year long! We have a large selection of canning supplies.
Stop in and pick up yours today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Selectmen's Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
7:00 PM – 558 S. Main Street
*This meeting will be recorded live by RayCAM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Acceptance of the Minutes
Department Heads / Committees
Matt Tanis, Health Agent – Update on EEE and West Nile Virus
John Donahue – Report of the Town Administrator Screening Committee
Appointments
Citizen & Community Input
Public Hearing
New Business
Proposed Mater Plan Assistance Contract with SRPPD
Roadway Acceptance Request – Nina’s Way/George’s Estate
Patriot Energy – Contract for 3 year Gas Supply Fixed Rate
Tag Day Request – Hope for Children Intl.
Completion of Old Business
Town Administrator’s Report
Selectmen’s Report
Correspondence
Request for Street Light
Press Time
Emergency Business
Adjournment and Performance of Administrative Duties
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Senior Center September Calendar
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Get In Shape For Women - Bridgewater
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Fall into your new routine!!!
$279 for 6-Weeks of Training -
Three Sessions per week!
Over $5,000 in prizes across
the franchise!
Registration begins September 3rd.
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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FREE Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga!
Sun, Sept. 15, 1 pm
Come experience the difference!
Now taking new
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy clients
Learn how you can live pain-free!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Public Notice From Raynham Health Agent About EEE
- EEE is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
- People can help to protect themselves and their loved ones by taking the following few precautions:
Avoid Mosquito Bites:
- Apply insect repellent when outdoors, preferably a repellent with DEET. The oil of lemon eucalyptus will also work as a repellent on mosquitoes.
- Wearing clothing that covers the skin will help prevent bites.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home:
- Drain Standing Water
- Keep mosquitoes outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.
Protect Your Animals:
- Keep all animals indoors during peak biting times to prevent any infections.
- If an animal is diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV) or EEE, owners are required to report to DAR, Division of Animal Health by calling 617-626-1795 and to the Department of Public Health (DPH) by calling 617-983-6800.
Raynham Health Department continues to work closely with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. For more information
www.mass.gov
or call Raynham Board of Health (508) 824-2766. Fact sheets on EEE and on reducing exposure and risk are available at
www.town.raynham.ma.us
Matthew Tanis
Health Agent, Town of Raynham
August 20, 2019
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LaLiberte Open House, beeing fantastic!!
What a fantastic turnout at Summer Open house for incoming 2nd graders and all the new 3rd and 4th graders in town. The tour guides did a wonderful job!! So great to see all the excitement on the little faces!!! It's going to be a wonderful year!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
Historical Tidbit Question:
How often was ice delivered?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Raynham.
On September 4, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Christina Montana,
Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Everyday I have this anticipation...
like something great, anything great, can and will happen today. I never know what shape it will take, I never know where it will come from, but it keeps me open, ready to experience whatever life puts at my door.
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“When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to fly right up on the wings of anticipation; and then the first thing I realize I drop down to earth with a thud. But really, Marilla, the flying part is glorious as long as it lasts...it's like soaring through a sunset. I think it almost pays for the thud.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea
"We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?" ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Oh the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all.” ~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
~Jacquie
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