November 3, 2024



~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.

Celebrating Halloween with

Trunk or Treat!

The Raynham Parks and Recreation Department's 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event was a hit! Residents of Raynham went all out with their costumes and displays, featuring an Area 51 trunk, a Willy Wonka exhibit, some spooky Haunted Houses and Halloween themes, and the competition winner, Starbucks. Among the crowd were Raynham public school staff and LPO, our Town Administrator, Raynham Police and Fire Departments, RAVE, RYS, RYBSA, the Raynham Giants, Raynham Lions Club, Raynham Public Library, and the Highway Department, who came to show their support and participate in the spooktacular event.

Thank you to all the town organizations, trunks, and participants that made this 4th annual Halloween celebration possible, and special thanks to the Parks and Rec. Department Administrators, staff, and Commission for your hard work in organizing and putting on the event!

Source & Photo Credit: Raynham Parks and Rec FB

Story written by Sara MacKinnon, BuzzAround Intern, Providence College

Historical Tidbit:

A Historical Look at U. S Voting

1788: Electoral College is established.

If a candidate wins the popular vote (a vote cast by a citizen) in a state, they win that state's Electoral College vote. It is possible, mathematically, to win the popular vote and lose the presidential election.

1820–1830: As states join the union, they create their own state voting regulations. Eligible voters are mostly white males who own property. A small number of free black men are allowed to vote.

1848: Wisconsin enters the union and allows people from other countries the right to vote if they have lived in Wisconsin for one year and plan to become US citizens.

1850: Laws are created in some states that voters must pass a literacy test.

1866: The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is passed by Congress. Men aged 21 and over who are residents of the United States have the right to vote. Any state preventing these rights will lose electors in the Electoral College.

1869: 15th Amendment to the Constitution: All men had the right to vote regardless of race, color, or if they were formally slaves.

1877: The presidential election of 1876: the Electoral Commission gives disputed Electoral votes to Rutherford B. Hayes, despite Samuel Tilden winning the popular vote.

1890: Many states begin to use secret ballots so that voters cannot be bullied.

1920: On August 18, Congress passes the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote.

1964: Congress passed the 24th Amendment to the Constitution outlawing poll taxes. Poll taxes, or tax fees for voting.

1965: The Voting Rights Act is signed by President Lyndon Johnson. The act enforces the 15th Amendment by explicitly stating that obstacles, such as literacy tests or complicated ballot instructions, are against federal law.

1971: The 26th Amendment is passed, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.

1975: Congress expands the Voting Rights Act to protect the voting rights of those people who do not speak or read English.

Source: Scholastic

TOWN HALL

Town Clerk

508-824-2700

Treasurer/Collector 

508-824-2702

Assessors    508-824-2704

Selectmen        508-824-2707

Building Dept.       508-824-2708

Board of Health      508-824-2766

Planning         508-824-2745

Veterans Service Officer 508-828-4527

Town of Raynham

Public Library

508-823-1344

RaynhamPublicLibrary.org

Council on Aging

508-824-2740

COA

Food Pantry

Raynham Food Basket

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

9 - 11a

494 Church St, Raynham

774-406-5612

Share our You've Got to Vote! Video with your friends& family!

Congratulations!

Evelyn DeLutis

won

 1 hour Living in the Gift coaching from GleeWorks

Learn mind-body spirit practices with Marcy Venezia building a foundation for healing. ($80 value.) GleeWorks.net

Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.

Enter for this week's prize of

a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax

johnnymacaronis.com 

Voting Information

Voting for the Nov 5, 2024 election will be held at Raynham Middle School, 420 Titicut Rd, from 7a - 8p. All precincts vote at this location.

For information regarding the Nov 5, 2024 election, contact Town of Raynham - Town Clerk.

Check voting status here: SEC of MA. Go out and vote, your voice matters!

Beginner

Crochet Session

Thu, Nov 7

6:45-7:45p

Raynham Public Library

Sign up for a cozy crochet workshop that's perfect for beginners and anyone looking to refresh their skills. You'll be guided through the basics, from starting with a slipknot to mastering chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. Bring your questions and any current projects you’d like help with, and enjoy a hands-on learning experience in small groups to ensure plenty of one-on-one

guidance! Register here on raynhamlibrary.com

THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN FOR THE TOWN OF RAYNHAM INVITES THE RESIDENTS OF RAYNHAM TO ATTEND THE:

FALL SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - 7:00 PM

AT THE RAYNHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

Link to the Warrant of articles to be voted on www.town.raynham.ma.us/PDF

Board of Selectmen 10/22/2024

Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel

Planning Board 10/17/2024

Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel

Homespun Holidays Craft Fair

Fri, Nov 8

12p - 7p

Sat, Nov 9

9a - 3p

First Congregational Church of Raynham

785 South Main St

Come get all your holiday shopping done in one stop at the Homespun Holidays Craft Fair! The Kitchen Cupboard will be filled with homemade baked goods and delicious lunch and supper choices, and both sit-down seating and takeout will be available. There will be Crafters upstairs and downstairs in the Sunday School classrooms, and you will find a raffle table with a unique item from each Crafter. Please note not all of the Crafters accept credit cards. The Kitchen and Kitchen Cupboard are both cash and checks only. There will be a lift to both floors of crafters.

Source: Homespun Holidays FB

Regional Water

Survey Plan

The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC), the regional planning agency for the greater Brockton and Plymouth areas, has partnered with consulting firm CDM Smith, the 17 municipalities in our region, and other stakeholders to develop a Regional Water Plan. This collaborative plan will help ensure safe, sustainable water now and into the future.

Your views are important to OCPC. Please take just ten minutes to complete this anonymous OCPC Water Plan Survey - OCPC will use what we learn from you to inform the development of the plan. Only with your help can we develop a plan best suited for communities in our region. Thank you for your input!

You can learn more about this project at www.oldcolonyplanning.org/waterplan/. If you have any questions, contact Joanne Zygmunt at jzygmunt@ocpcrpa.org or (774) 539-5059.

Football Meat Raffle Fundraiser!

Sat Nov 16

7-10p

Raynham American Legion Club 

The Bridgewater Raynham Football will be hosting a Meat Raffle to raise money for the program. Tickets are $15 for each individual or $25 for two. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The entry fee will go towards 3 tickets in a door prize raffle basket. 



To register, fill out the BR Trojans Meat Raffle Fundraiser Google Form.

Climate Can Do:

Drinking Water Without Nano-plastics

Plastic water bottles are filled with tiny bits of plastic called nano-plastics. These are bits of plastic that have broken down so small we cannot see them. But they are there, according to studies by Consumer Reports, Columbia University, University of Missouri, and many others.

The best way to avoid drinking nano-plastics is to use a metal or glass reusable bottle and fill it with filtered tap water.

Reusable water bottles keep you healthy and decrease one major source of nano-plastics in our environment: the disposable water bottle.

This Climate Can Do article was written by Jacquelyn Rose.

Source: National Institute of Health

Consumer Reports

Vacancies for Town Committees

The Town of Raynham has citizen vacancies for the following volunteer committees: Capital Planning Committee (1), Finance Committee (2), and Permanent Building Committee (1). Candidates must be a registered voters in the Town and have an interest in contributing their time and expertise for the benefit of the Town and its residents. 

Interested candidates should provide a cover letter and resume to the Office of the Board of Selectmen, 558 South Main Street, Raynham, MA 02767, or email to ddooney@town.raynham.ma.us. Positions will remain open until filled.

Raynham American Legion Post 405 Leads Relief Effort for Hurricane Helene Aid

Commander Kirsten Davis posted about her experience: "We left Monday for the trip to North Carolina to deliver supplies to the people in Asheville, North Carolina. Our van was packed with relief supplies. My favorite, the comforter that said “with love from Massachusetts”. After a 14 hour drive we arrived at Post 70. We met Commander Jesse, and past Commanders Bob and Dave. There were tears and lots of hugs! They are so grateful to all those that donated. I’ve posted a few pictures of the destruction, but it does not even show how horrific things are there. Total devastation. It was a surreal experience for us."

Despite logistical challenges, the mission was successful. Davis emphasized the critical role the community played in making the relief effort possible, expressing deep appreciation for the donations. “Again, thank you to our community who stepped up to help out these people. Every item will go to make someone’s life a little easier at the worst possible time.” Davis said, reflecting on the impact of the contributions.

Source & Photo Credit: ALP 405 FB

Written by Paris Hugley BuzzAround Intern, Boston University

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