April 5, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Corona or not...The LPO board still gets together for their meetings!
We want to say "hi" to all LaLiberte families and THANK our families in essential jobs for their service!
Also a big shout out to all our teachers and staff that are working around the clock to get everything ready for remote learning and keeping in touch with us.
We hope everyone is healthy and stays safe. We miss you all! And Jennifer Correia, we missed your 🍪!
~ Wendy, Teresa, Irene and Sarah
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Historical Tidbit:
First Baptist Church of Raynham
"Dr. Fobes states, in 1793, that there were one thousand inhabitants in Raynham, one-sixth of whom were Baptists. When there was no distinction between town and parish, all the inhabitants were required, by law, to pay the assessments laid for ministerial support. In 1783, the town voted not to compel those who professed to be Baptist to pay the clerical tax for the support of a minister whose preaching they could not conscientiously attend, alleging that "to compel them to pay it would endanger that peace and harmony which should subsist in a town society."
The Baptist Church was organized in 1839, and a house of worship built a few years after. Rev. Ebenezer Briggs became the first pastor and, under his ministrations, the Church largely increased. He formerly lived on the shores of Long Pond, in Middleborough, where, upon his own farm, he maintained a generous hospitality. His preaching was earnest, faithful and effective, and his correct life reflected the sincerity of his heart.
Rev. Ephraim Ward, of Middleborough, a graduate of Brown University, succeeded Mr. Briggs and preached acceptably three years, when he resigned and moved to Illinois. In 1846, Rev. Silas Hall became minister, and has since been followed by a number of preachers who remained but a short term each.
The Deacons of this Church are Godfrey Robinson, Esq., and Capt. William King. The chief benefactor and patron of the Society was Mr. Asa King, whose life is included in the published "Genealogy of the King Family". "
Information from:
History of Raynham, Mass.,
From the First Settlement to the Present Time
By Rev. Enoch Sanford, 1870
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All buildings are closed to the public. Please phone or email for business assistance.
Town Hall
508-824-2707
Public Library
508-823-1344
Council on Aging
508-824-2740
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!
Jen McCarthy
won a
$20 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni
take out at any of their 3 locations.
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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Let us know your good news! You Could Win $75
Write an original short story related to one of the BuzzAround Hives: Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater or Whitman.
Entries must be 1000 words or less.
We are accepting one story per person until April 14th, 2020.
4 prizes of $75/ each will be given out on May 1, 2020 to the best short stories in the following categories:
Popular vote:
Vote on stories from April 17th till April 24th. The popular vote will include all short stories submitted that meet the above criteria.
Brockton
: 3 librarians from Brockton Public Libraries will serve as judges. The Brockton judges will only vote on stories submitted related to Brockton.
East Bridgewater, Halifax & Whitman:
There will be one judge from each of these towns. The 3 judges award a winner from stories submitted for Whitman, East Bridgewater and Halifax.
Bridgewater, Raynham, and West Bridgewater:
There will be one judge from each of these towns. The 3 judges will award a winner from stories submitted for Bridgewater, Raynham and West Bridgewater
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Bridgewater State University Scholarship Opportunity
It's that time of year again when University and Community Partnerships offers twenty-five $1,000 scholarships to students who are seniors that will be graduating this year. Students who are accepted to BSU, who live in Bridgewater or are attending Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School may apply.
For more information you can call or email the University and Community Partnership Director, Susan McCombe at 508-531-1794
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Selectmen's Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting - Tele-meeting
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States (Toll Free): 1
877 309 2073
- One-touch: tel:+18773092073,,849090501#
United States: +1
(646) 749-3129
- One-touch: tel:+16467493129,,849090501#
Access Code:
849-090-501
*Announcement: Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor's March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen is being conducted via remote participation. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings as provided for in the Order. Despite our best efforts, we were not able to provide for real-time access, and we will post a record of this meeting on the town's website as soon as we are able.
1. Department Heads / Committees - Matt Tanis, Board of Health, Jim Donavan, Police Chief, Bryan LacCivita, Fire Chief
2. Town Administrator's Report
3. Selectmen's Report
4. Emergency Business
a. COVID-19 Related Items
5. New Business
a. Town Meeting and Warrant Article Discussion
b. Evaluation of Town Administrator
c. Vote to amend the request for technical assistance from DLS, to add a 'financial management structure review
d. discussion of extending probationary period of Town Administrator
e. Discussion on forming Master Plan Committee
f. Resignation letter from Adam Perry, ACO
6. Performance of Administrative duties
Adjournment
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Raynham Public Library
Miss Jessie sings "Well Hello Everybody Can You Touch Your Nose."
They
are reading Rhyming Dust Bunnies.
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Meals on Wheels is distributed by Bristol Elder Services,
housed in Fall River.
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Highway Dept./Transfer Station
Update as of 3/27/20
Beginning on
Tuesday March 31, 2020 and extending until further notice, the Transfer Station will be open to Raynham Residents ONLY as follows:
Hours of Operation
Tuesday and Saturday – 7:00a - 4:15p
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - 7:00a - 11:45a
Closed on Sunday & Monday
GLASS RECYCLING IS CLOSED, OTHER RECYCLING MAY BE RESTRICTED OR CLOSED at any time to reduce the time required for Residents to unload trash and vacate the premise. Please be diligent in reducing the time of your visit to the greatest extent possible. Practice good hygiene and physical distance by maintaining at least 6 feet from staff and other residents!
BRUSH PILE REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Please check the Town Website and Highway Department Voicemail (508-824-2718) for Updates. The Highway Department Office is Closed to the Public through April 7, 2020 or until Further Notice.
DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
Thank You for your anticipated cooperation.
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See our amazing disappearing chicks.
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We have wood pellets, feed & grain and
we're open for essential items!
Please call with your order and drive up.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Raynham Food Basket Distribution Plan During Pandemic
Hours of Operation: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 9:00a - 11:00 a
The same pantry policies remain in place. Households with 1-4 people may come to distribution once a month. Households with 5 or more people may come twice a month.
In order for us to distribute safely, please follow the plan below.
*Clients will not be allowed in the building to pick up food.
*Distribution will be held outside in parking lot.
*To avoid congestion, do not arrive earlier than 8:45a on distribution day.
*A parking attendant will provide direction.
*Clients are to remain in their cars with windows closed.
*Show your state issued ID to the check in volunteer through closed window.
*Make sure your trunk or hatch is empty for the volunteers to load the bags.
*Pop your trunk when instructed.
*Please provide a picture ID and proof of Raynham residency
Any questions please call 774-406-5612.
Donations Welcomed: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are not accepting food donations at this time. If you would like to contribute to the tremendous need in our community, please consider a monetary donation. We appreciate your thoughtful generosity.
Monetary donations may be mailed to:
Raynham Food Basket PO Box 421 Raynham Center, MA 02768
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Send us pix, video & stories - What are you doing with your free time?
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Massachusetts Residents:
Check your symptoms for COVID-19 securely, online, for free
Massachusetts residents can visit
Buoy.com/mass
to get advice from an online health assistant safely at home, for free.
Buoy will connect you with the appropriate health care resource based on your symptoms and risk factors for COVID-19.
Here’s how it works:
- Tell Buoy about your symptoms and risk factors.
- Figure out if you should be tested for COVID-19.
- Get directed to the most appropriate health care resource.
- Learn about the virus, access prevention tips, and more.
Buoy's online tool is not to be used in place of emergency medical care. If this is an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
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Help for Businesses
Dear Metro South Business -
I’m writing to encourage you and every impacted business to complete this simple application to receive up to $10,000 toward strengthening your business and helping our regional economy recover from COVID-19.
To receive a $10,000 forgivable SBA loan advance to help your business and our regional economy recover from COVID-19, follow this link...
covid19relief.sba.gov.
After completing, also check out how the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loan can assist your business in recovery longer term with up to eight weeks of business and payroll expense forgiven.
Thank you for applying and spreading the word.
Chris Cooney,
President and CEO
Metro South Chamber of Commerce
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CHRISTINE HARKINS
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Contact me today to order yours!
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Grant's sends out support & care to all of our communities.
We're all in this together.
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Top 10 Tips and Resources from a Reluctant
(at first) Homeschool Mom
“I’m not a teacher.” “I don’t have the educational background, the subject knowledge, nor the patience to homeschool my kids…”
Don’t worry! You can do this. Let’s face it, your children will never forget this time spent in quarantine together. Learning will not only add normalcy and purpose to their lives, it can lead to a wonderful appreciation for each other. Experiential learning as a family has the power to inspire new interests and to create lifelong bonds among siblings.
Along with my tips and resources, I will share insights that will hopefully save you time and dispel any uncertainties you may have about your new job. You can do this! You have everything you need. At your fingertips. Literally. The internet offers a vast network of support for every academic subject imaginable.
• Be a student. When I first started homeschooling my kids, I spent many sleepless nights preparing lessons for the next day. You don’t need to plan extensively, and you don’t need to be an expert in any subject! You are a student right along side your children. We read the classics, learned (or relearned) Algebra 2, performed many chemistry experiments, and competed in an aerodynamic paper airplane contest together. (The teacher lost.) It’s ok to not know the answers. Your kids don’t need you to be perfect, just to be there for them. YouTube.com has thousands of videos to explain just about anything.
• Experiment! There are so many wonderful science experiments that you can perform with household items and minimal supplies. Our favorite science website is
sciencebob.com. His experiments on the Jimmy Fallon show are amazing and hysterical! There are wonderful chemistry and physics experiments available at:
stevespanglerscience.com;
interestingengineering.com. Nothing beats experiential learning.
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Your Buzz Around is committed to sharing positive news, tips & ideas, to help us all through! Most local businesses remain open with adaptations to adjust for physical distancing. Bee Kind & Shop Local.
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Letter From Superintendent of Schools Derek Swenson:
In response to the Governor mandating school buildings stay closed until May 4, 2020.
Dear BRRSD Families,
We hope that the information below provides some guidance on how to keep students active with academics during this time. This district-wide guidance was shared with BRRSD educators on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 as means of ensuring consistency in academic expectations.
Communication:
Teachers, service providers, principals, and district administrators will be checking their emails every weekday and will respond to emails within 24 hours. Teachers and service providers will reach out to their classes or caseloads at least once weekly with the purpose of maintaining connections. We have asked them to establish a predictable, routine check-in process in order to continue the important relationships they have with your children. This communication may take the form of whole-class or individual emails, phone calls, or Google hangouts/virtual meetings.
Academic Resources:
Teachers will provide resources and/or activities to families to help students maintain skills already taught and/or to offer options for enrichment. We encourage BRRSD families/students to continue checking their teachers’ Unified Classroom, Google Classroom, Class Dojo pages, as well as other designated educational sites for these learning opportunities. For the time being, there will be no new instruction for students or expectation of work completion, however again we are anticipating new/additional educational guidance from the DESE Commissioner and this is subject to change.
Technology:
While schools remain closed, we all need to rely heavily on technology to communicate and provide opportunities for academic activities. We understand that this poses a hardship for many families with limited access to devices and/or internet services. If your child needs a device, please contact me at (508) 558-5491 and we will arrange a pick up for a district Chromebook. Please know that Comcast is also offering free hotspots and internet access to families. Go to
www.internetessentials.com
for more information.
We realize that this unprecedented time has place strains on families and educators alike however, we must continue to work together as a team and community in order to do right by our children. I thank you for your time and please stay well.
Respectfully,
Derek J. Swenson, Superintendent of Schools
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question:
Where did Ephraim Ward move to when he resigned in 1846?
We are looking forward to giving you more opportunities to win!
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On April 8, 2020 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,
Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Deena Anzum,
Jacquelyn Rose, & Gregory Venezia
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Parents...
"They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel."
~ Carl W. Buehner
"Kids don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”
~ Jim Henson
“Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson,
Former First Lady of the United States
"There is no need to be perfect to inspire others… Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.”
~ Robert Tew
"It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.”
~ L.R. Knost
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You are your child's first and most important teacher. Take care of yourself so that you can show up as your most compassionate self for your child. We are rooting for you!
~ Jacquie
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Playing For Change's
Teach Your Children Well
This powerful live performance from Adelaide, Australia, features Tula, Roberto Luti and the PFC Band. This performance embodies all that they believe in: "soulful music with an inspiring message helping us to move forward as a human race, one heart and one song at a time."
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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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