Leslie Kola of Raynham Donates Pride Flag For LaLiberte Elementary School Front Lawn

So incredible to feel the support and love from Raynham schools!!! I reached out to see if they would like to show their support and allow me to donate a PRIDE flag for their front lawns. A unanimous yes!!!

All proceeds are going to our high school’s GSA.

Photo and story credit: Leslie Kola

Shane Gives Thanks, Inc. - Veteran's Food Pantry

Sunday, June 28th 10a - 12p

VFW Middleboro Post

On the last Sunday of the month, The Shane Gives Thanks, Inc. - Food Pantry will be hosting a veterans’ only pantry. 

If a veteran lives in Raynham, please have them bring their military documentation and a photo ID and please bring your own bags/boxes for your food.

For more information please contact Shane Gives Thanks at 508-866-7673.

This pantry will return the LAST SUNDAY of EVERY month! There are no income guidelines! Just need to be a veteran!

Story Credit: town.raynham.ma.us

Start the Conversation

South Shore Hospital's Youth Health Connection shared this "Tips for Parent / Teen Engagement" conversation starter.

COMMONWEALTH PLACES GRANTS 

AVAILABLE

On Friday, MassDevelopment  announced  $225,000 in funding for a new round of Commonwealth Places grants. This Commonwealth Places COVID-19 Response Round: Resurgent Places funding is being made available specifically to help community partners prepare public space and commercial districts to best serve their population during communities’ economic recovery efforts.

Eligible projects may include outdoor seating spaces, sidewalk retail venues, partitions to support social distancing, and more.

Non-profits and community groups are eligible to apply for grant awards of up to $25,000. Up to $10,000 per project may be awarded as an unmatched grant; awards greater than $10,000 must be matched with crowdfunding donations. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until July 31, 2020.  Read more in the Request for Proposals here.

Source: Metro South Chamber of Commerce

Download this E-book - No Wait!

White Fragility by Robin Diangelo

The New York Times best-selling book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality. In this "vital, necessary, and beautiful book" (Michael Eric Dyson), antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility and "allows us to racism as a practice not restricted to 'bad people' (Claudia Rankine). Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and by behaviors including argumentation and silence.

Download this book via the Raynham Public Library website

Selectmen's Meeting Agenda 06/30/2020

Agenda

Selectmen’s Meeting

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

7:00p

558 S. Main Street

7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting – Tele-meeting 

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://www.gotomeet.me/RAYNHAM

You can also dial in using your phone.

(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679

- One-touch: tel:+18668994679,,220595605#

United States: +1 (669) 224-3318

- One-touch: tel:+16692243318,,220595605#

Access Code: 220-595-605 

 

Call to order – Chairman

Re-organization of the Board

Acceptance of the Minutes

Department Heads/Committees

Appointments

Completion Old Business

New Business

Town Administrator’s Report

Selectmen’s Report

Correspondence

Press Time

Emergency Business

Citizen & Community Input

Performance of Administrative duties

 

Source: Town of Raynham Website

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Animal Control Officer

Employment Opportunity

The Town of Raynham is seeking a part-time Animal Control Officer (salary up to $14,000) to perform a variety of services related to animal control. Must be available on an as-needed basis including for emergencies after hours. Experience handling animals is a must. Valid driver’s license with good driving record and high school diploma required.

Applications and a job description are available in the Selectmen’s Office, 558 South Main Street, Raynham, MA, Tel. No. 508-824-2707, email during regular business hours and are due back no later than Friday, July 3, 2020 at 12:00 noon .

Board of Selectmen Meeting

06/23/20

Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel

All the basics of the birds & bees

Bird feeders & seeds

Garden & bee keeping supplies

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Temporary Licenses Issued for Outdoor

Seating Notice

On June 6, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker declared that the Commonwealth had entered Phase II of its reopening plan. According to the Governor and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, licensees for on-premises consumption of alcohol may commence outdoor seated service, provided food is prepared on-site under a retail food permit issued by a municipal authority pursuant to 105 CMR 590.000.

This is to certify that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Raynham has granted a temporary license to:



American Legion Post #405, 291 Mill Street

Barrels & Boards, 1285 Broadway

Crue Brew Brewery, 95 Ryan Drive #6

The Great American Pub, 1736 Broadway

Harry's La Casa Mia, 840 Braodway

Slap Shotz Pub, 524 Broadway

Stoneforge Tavern and Publick House, 90 Paramount Drive

Imagine Your Story!

Summer reading fun beings Monday, July 6 , at the library. They've designed reading packets for three age groups to keep you reading throughout the summer! Each packet contains everything you’ll need to get started- a chart and sticker sheet to help you keep track of your reading, instruction sheet, a list of recommended books, bookmarks, coloring sheet and ideas for activities that you can do at home. Each week there’ll be a new activity idea for you to pickup at the library.*

 

Ages 0 – 4 FOLKLORE CAMP is about celebrating folklore. You’ll receive a new folktale each week and corresponding activities that you can do at home.

Ages 5 – 8 KNIGHT AND PRINCESS TRAINING is about celebrating fairy tales. Each week pickup a new kit with a fairy tale and related activity.

Ages 9 – 12 CAMP HALF-BLOOD is named after the camp in the Lightning Thief series, which is a camp for kids who are half human, half Greek God. Our Camp Half-Blood is about celebrating myths.

*Although children ages 12 and under are not permitted in the building at this time and the Children’s Room is closed, parents and care-givers can pickup the reading kits in the downstairs lobby. The Children’s Librarian, Jessie McKinney, will be available to assist you.

This summer they'll using Beanstack, a web and mobile application used to track independent reading time.

Beanstack allows you to:

· Keep track of all family members’ reading logs, progress, and rewards on one account.

· Log reading from home or on the go and earn badges for each reading level.

· Receive weekly book recommendations.

· Read and write book reviews of the books you read.

· Explore book lists and create a “wish list” of things you’d like to read in the future.

 

You’ll also find activities and ideas online on their Facebook Page,  Raynham Public Library Children’s Room.  Like the page to receive updates on what they're doing!

They hope that you will join them in staying engaged with reading and learning this summer while also staying safe. If you have questions call 508-823-1344, or email .

The Playground Program

The Raynham Park and Recreation department is offering their summer playground program this summer with modifications and following strict guidelines due to COVID-19. The Playground Program will be a half day program, it will be eligible for children entering 1st through 8th grades this fall from 8:00a - 12:00p and will run for 6 weeks, beginning Monday, July 6th - Friday, Aug 14th .

There will be more upcoming announcements on the pick-up and drop-off areas.The cost of the program is $125 per child per week with a $5 sibling discount. You may not sign up for individual days. The Summer Playground Program will have a maximum capacity of 60 participants per week. You many now sign up for all six weeks. Fewer than 30 registrations will result in that week's cancellation of the playground program and refunds will be issued. Below are more detailed rules and regulations for this year's program.

Program Rules and Regulations:

• The Raynham Park and Recreation Summer Program will take place in the back of the Merrill School and will run from 8a–12p, Mon–Fri. There will be no afternoon, Tadpoles, or Teen Programs.

• The Program will run for 6 weeks and will begin on Monday, July 6th – Friday, August 14th.

• The program has a total maximum capacity of 60 participants and participants will be broken up into groups of 10 with 2 counselors per group. A minimum of 30 participants are needed for a week to run.

• Group mixing will not be allowed.

• Participants and employees cannot attend if they are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

• Upon arrival all staff and participants will be given a temperature check. Anyone with a temperature at or above 100.0 will be asked to go home for the day per the Raynham Board of Health.

• Social distancing rules will be enforced.

• Participants and employees must wear face coverings at all times. Participants must provide their own face covering daily.

• Participants and employees will be required to wash their hands frequently.

• All activities will take place outside and in the case of inclement weather, it is at the discretion of the Park and Recreation Director to cancel the program for the day.

• Children should bring their own crayons, and glue stick in a plastic baggy with their name on it. Personal supplies will be returned at the end of the week.

• Sharing of water bottles and snacks will not be permitted.

• Program supplies, equipment, and frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected on a daily basis.

• There is a zero tolerance policy for any intentional physical contact between children due to the risk of COVID-19.

• Coronavirus, COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. Federal and state authorities recommend social distancing as a means to prevent the spread of the virus. COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Participating in the Raynham Park and Recreation program or accessing Town of Raynham facilities could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. The Raynham Park and Recreation Department in no way warrants that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in the summer playground program or accessing Town of Raynham facilities.

To register or for more information visit their website raynhamrec.com

Welcome Home Lily!

The outpouring love and support to welcome home Lily Moreira was absolutely amazing. Raynham really came together to make this welcome home car parade extra special for her on June 14th.

Melanie Attardo and Crystal Ferreira-Oliveira put together the parade, and were accompanied by the Raynham Fire Department and Raynham Police Department. 12 year old Lily has won the hearts of the town of Raynham with her bravery.

Her mother Helene said: "Lily was impressed that Raynham was told they couldn't have a Memorial Day parade this year...she felt as though her parade was bigger, but Raynham Police and Raynham Fire were there so we couldn't get in trouble! She still has her sense of humor! Today was a day we will truly never forget. Raynham, you are AMAZING! We are very lucky to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. Lily is a very special girl who has touched many people throughout her life just by her kindness and positive attitude. The whole town really came through!"

Family, friends, teachers, Raynham Fire friends, Raynham Police Friends, her teammates from Spectrum Gymnastics, Veterans Brotherhood Bike Club, Raynham Cert Members, neighbors, all came to participate in her "welcome home."

Besides the parade, the Raynham Youth Soccer Board also made sure the Moreira kids had meals, snacks, company, etc. Friends and family made sure they took care of everything so the parents could be in Boston with Lily after she was struck by a vehicle while sunbathing in her driveway. Lily spent 12 days at Children's Hospital in Boston.

The Raynham Youth Soccer Board organized a fundraiser for gifts cards of all kinds. They purchased the family mechanical recliners to make it easy for Lily to relax when she came home. "Truly amazing in every sense!" added Helene.

"Lily is so happy and cant believe how many people care for her." This is an amazing tribute to how community can be there for each other.



Story by Kayla Rose, Intern Writer from BSU

Photo credits: Helene Moreira

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