February 2, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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The Sun Will Rise Foundation
Grief Support Group Meeting
Last Thursday of Every Month
7:00p - 8:30p
First Baptist Church of Raynham
494 Church St., Raynham
Th
e Sun Will Rise Foundation exists because Robyn Houston-Bean lost her twenty year old son Nicholas Bean, to an accidental overdose in May of 2015. Trying to find purpose and a reason to go on after a traumatic sudden loss, she knew that when she could function again, she would do something in his memory. Knowing the value of peer grief support groups, and the need for some in her area, she decided to start a Massachusetts grief support group called The Sun Will Rise, for those that have lost a loved one to overdose or substance use disorder.
The Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit charity, provides the support groups and education, awareness and prevention. Speaking in front of parents, community members and teens at schools and other venues, Robyn has shared her family’s story to let people know that substance use disorder can happen to any family. She shares with parents, the risk factors that she feels she missed and urges teens to be part of the solution by helping their friends if they are worried about their use of alcohol or drugs. She tries to help erase the preconceived notions people have about those with substance use disorder and erase the stigma.
Meetings are also held in the following locations: Braintree, Weymouth, Quincy, Bridgewater, Brockton, Foxboro, Maynard, & Newburyport.
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Historical Tidbit:
Town Warrant 1775
"Bristol to the Constables of the Town of Raynham
or either of them Greeting -
These are in his Majesty's Name to require you forthwith to notifie and warn the freeholders and other inhabitants of said town qualified according to law to vote in town affairs to assemble and meet at the publick meeting house in said town on Monday on the thirteenth of November next at one of the clock in the afternoon then and there (if they see cause) to act on the following articles viz
1stly To choose a moderator to regulate said meeting
2ndly To see what provision the town will make for the support of the town schools
3rdly To see if the town will vote to raise a sum or sums of money to defray town debts and those persons who have any just demands on said town are desired to bring in their bills
4thly To see if the town will vindicate the selectmen in delivering to the widow Hannah White a small quantity of goods that were the widow Marcy Read deceased for her trouble are of said read in her last testament
5thly To see if the town will chuse one assessor and one constable to serve in said town for the present year
6thly To see what method the town will persue in the manufacturing salt petre agreeable to the advice and recommendation of the Continental Congress and General Assembly of this coloney
7thly To see if the town will raise a sum of money to put in the treasury for the town use
and you are able to make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to us the subalterns at or before the time for honoring said meeting
Given under our hand and seals at Raynham aforesaid this 26
th
day of October 1775 and in the sixteenth year of his majesty's reign 1775
Joseph Dean
Selectmen of Raynham
Joseph Shaw"
From RAYNHAM '76, Published by Raynham Bicentennial Committee (July 4th, 1976)
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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
9:00a - 11:00a
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Steve Lyons
won a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose.
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women at 180 Winter St, Bridgewater Value: $140
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Kindergarten Registration 2020-2021
2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration Information opens 2/3. Who is eligible for Kindergarten? Any child who is 5 yrs old on or before Aug 31, 2020 & resident of Bridgewater or Raynham.
Read more
www.bridge-rayn.org
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Girl Scout
Cookie Booth
Saturday, February 8th
8a - 10a
10a - 12p
Dunkin Donuts
983 County Street, Taunton
Find more locations where you can buy cookies and support the girl scout
here.
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden, Farm &
Pet Store!
We have everything you need to keep yourself safe, and your pets, fish and feathered friends safe, too!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Monday, February 10th
7:00p
Raynham Senior Center
2215 King Phillip St.
Wayne Nye, well known historian from East Bridgewater, will be giving a presentation on his new book, "Faces In The Window". He will be speaking on hauntings and strange activities in the Masonic Building of East Bridgewater. Please join us, ALL ARE WELCOME! We are looking to get new members and families involved in local history.
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COUNTDOWN TO
MARCH 3rd PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES
Registration Deadline: Feb. 12, 2020
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Coffee and Conversations with Superintendent Swenson
& Asst. Superintendent Powers
Thursday, February 13th
8:30a
Raynham Middle School
These meetings provide the opportunity to have a cup of coffee and engage in an in-depth discussion regarding the recent happenings of the BRRSD. Mr. Swenson & Mr. Powers host their monthly “Coffee & Conversations” series at each of the six schools. Please note that if you are unable to attend the scheduled meeting at your child’s school, please feel free to attend another "Coffee & Conversations" event planned at an alternative site. They look forward to meeting with you throughout the school year.
www.bridge-rayn.org
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Shoveling Tips for a Healthy Spine
• Layer clothing to keep your muscles warm and flexible.
• Do some warm-up stretching before you grab that shovel.
• Push the snow straight ahead. Walk it to the snow bank. Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions.
• Bend your knees to lift when shoveling. Let the muscles of your legs and arms do the work, not your back.
• Take frequent rest breaks to take the strain off your muscles. A fatigued body asks for injury.
• Stop if you feel chest pain, get tired or have shortness of breath.
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Call and schedule your appointment today!
63 Main Street, Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0050
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STEM Festival
February 18 - 21
Tue— Circuits -- 3 - 4p
Wed—Blanket Forts -- 1 - 3p
Thur— Mad Science -- 10:30 - 11:30a
Fri— Robotics Team Workshop -- 2 - 3p
Drop in to use the Makerspace & take home STEM Challenges happening all week.
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Notice on REAL IDs
In case you haven't heard, after October 1, 2020, you will need a REAL ID or a passport to fly within the United States or enter federal buildings.
You can get a REAL ID when you renew your licence at the RMV or AAA center if you have AAA. The AAA center is less crowded, so I'd go there if you are a AAA member.
Learn more about getting a REAL ID
here.
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The BSU Observatory S
chedule for FREE Public Nights
Weather allowing, the BSU Observatory will be open on the following dates in Spring 2020:
- February 19 and 26 from 6:00 - 7:30p
- March 4 from 6:30 - 8:00p
- March 18, 21, 25 and 28 from 8:00 - 9:30p
- April 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25 and 29, & May 2 from 8:30 - 10:00p
You can also follow us on Twitter @BSUObservatory or call our hotline at 508-531-DARK for the weather decision. (The night has to be clear.)
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Come See Our
New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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Board of Selectmen Meeting 1/28/20
Brought to you by The Raynham Youtube Channel
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B-R School Committee 1/22/20
Brought to you by The Raynham Youtube Channel
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ASTROSPORTSWEAR ACTIVEWEAR
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Limited edition vibrant activewear for your lifestyle.
Handmade in Bridgewater!
(508) 807-5138
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BR VARSITY HOCKEY TEAM TRADITION SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Revolutions Salon on Monday, February 17 2020
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Early Childhood Parent Organization (ECPO) at Merrill Elementary
Allocates Funding for School Instruments
At the October ECPO meeting its members voted to allocate money for the music department to purchase instruments. Thanks to all of the Merrill families!! They couldn’t have done this without everyone’s support.
There are 5 meetings left this school year. Please join them and help them decide on where the money raised should be spent. Those meeting dates are as follows:
2/6, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7
and
6/4
all from
6:30-7:30p
in the
Merrill School library
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
Historical Tidbit Question:
Which article mentions town debts?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
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By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On February 2, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Americana
I was raised in this American Dream of opportunity. "American Ingenuity" "Freedom of choice." It's why I was empowered to learn and make my life better, and empowered to launch the BuzzAround.
It's with the wisdom of years that I have come to understand the ways that not everyone is given access to that American Dream. Sometimes it is systematic or individual bigotry or sexism.
Many voices have cried out in desperation and anguish and have brought us here to where we can see it, name it and work on changing.
The good news is that we have the ability to change... to change our communities, to change our policies and our government, to give everyone fair access to that American Dream.
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The Buzz Around has embarked on the process of documenting the ways which we benefit society. Businesses can operate to help achieve the American Dream and take care of our planet. It does not have to be either/or it can be and/ both! Onward and upward!
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Janice O'Brien,
Jacquelyn Rose, & Gregory Venezia
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Raynham.
You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit: ("Buzz Around Raynham 2/2/20")
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. There will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials. The Buzz Around is not responsible for their website content.
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