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December 3, 2023
~ Building Community
One Positive Story at a Time.
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Raynham Fire Department Santa Ride
Rescheduled to Sat, Dec 9
Raynham Fire Department
37 Orchard St
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join in the festivities of the season with the Raynham Fire Department and watch Santa ride around in the truck, greeting everyone he sees on his route. This is the perfect activity for families to have fun during the holiday season, as kids and adults are sure to have a great time! For the estimated times and routes, see the Raynham Fire Department's FB post. A GPS link will also be posted to follow their live location. |
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Additionally, the fire department will be collecting donations along the way for their Secret Santa Program. You can help children ages infant to 17 in need this Christmas by bringing new, unwrapped toys that are sure to make their holiday brighter! Toys and donations can be dropped off any time at the Fire Station. The last day for drop off is Fri, Dec 15. For more information, see the Raynham Fire Department FB Post. For any questions regarding the toy drive or Santa Ride, please contact Jkarns@Raynhamfire.com.
Photo and Source Credits: Raynham Fire Department FB
Story written by Alexa Pennington, BuzzAround Intern, Southern New Hampshire University
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Historical Tidbit:
New England's Dark Day
"May 19, 1780 was a remarkable dark day, which extended over the eastern states. It commenced in the area early in the morning and continued till the morning of the 20th.
The atmosphere appeared to be filled with a dense smoke, but there was no known cause which could produce such an effect. The grass and leaves appeared to be drenched in a gloomy green. The darkest time of the day was between eleven and two o'clock.
Many families found it necessary to light a candle when they ate their dinner (noon-time meal). In the night it is said there was not a ray of light even of the feeblest class to distinguish an object though ever so near.' The real cause of this darkness has nestled in conjecture to the present day." A recollection from Hilda (Morton) Thomas (1899-1991)
Back in 1780, there was no way to find an explanation as to what was happening because there were no meteorologists. The revolutionary soldiers spent the day in the taverns or churches not sure what was to come. Today, scientists believe that wildfires in Canada caused the darkness due to high amounts of ash particles in the atmosphere.
And the next day it had passed, changing like weather in New England always does!
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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
Public Library
508-823-1344
Council on Aging
508-824-2740
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9 - 11a
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Jessica Molnar
won a $15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman!
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
A Decorated 12” Wreath (value $34)
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Holiday Gift Card RMSPO Fundraiser
Now through Fri, Dec 8
Purchase your gift cards this holiday season through the RaiseRight Program to support the Raynham Middle School Parent Organization (RMSPO). Your purchase will help fund family events, teacher appreciation, student enrichment, and much more! You can submit an online order through RaiseRight.com or a paper order. For more information on how to make a purchase, visit the RMSPO FB page.
Up to 16 gift cards will be shipped to your house. Any more will be sent to the coordinator at school to be sent home or picked up. Orders are due by December 8. Contact RMSPO2014@gmail.com with any questions. Source Credit: RMSPO FB
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Mindful Crafts To Go
Fri, Dec 8
Raynham Public Library
760 S. Main St
During the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, take a moment to unwind with a soothing and mindful craft. Create your own enchanting yarn gnome, a delightful addition to your seasonal decorations that doubles as a calming escape. Discover the peace of crafting with Mindful Craft to Go bags available in the foyer of Raynham Public Library. Stop by to collect your bag while supplies last. No registration is required!
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Council on Aging
Holiday Party
Thurs, Dec 14
Raynham Senior Center
2215 King Philip St
Come by the Raynham Senior Center to celebrate the holiday season and have some fun! There will be music by Dave & Marcia Burbank, free raffles, and food! Tickets are $10. Be sure to sign up and pay by December 5, call 508-824-2740 to do so!
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Tribute to Chief James Januse
"Raynham Fire Department family lost a great one. Chief James Januse served the town of Raynham for 49 years. He started as a call firefighter in 1970. James was promoted to a full time firefighter in 1993 and was the first fire academy trained firefighter in Raynham. He was then promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2002 and made Chief of the department in 2008 where he served until is retirement in 2019. James was a great firefighter, Chief, and most importantly friend, who will be greatly missed. Please keep the Januse family in your thoughts."
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Flower Box Arrangement Class
Sat, Dec 9 , 11a-12p
Raynham Public Library
760 S. Main St
Join local teacher and artisan Sarah DeSantes, who will teach you how to create an evergreen arrangement for this holiday season! You will be able to take your centerpiece home and will be given tips on how to keep fresh arrangements in the home throughout the year. Make sure to register for this event!
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Massachusetts Internet for All Plan Information and Comment Period
The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) has drafted the Massachusetts Internet for All Plan and is accepting public comments until December 15, 2023.
MBI is dedicated to bringing affordable, high-speed internet to every person in Massachusetts. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has already allocated $145 million to Massachusetts to expand high-speed internet access and digital equity programming across the state. The first step to deploying these funds is developing a strong plan, informed by stakeholders and residents of the Commonwealth.
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Climate Can Do: How to be Sustainable During the Holidays
There is so much to celebrate but there is also so much more trash generated during these times than usual. With the holiday season soon upon us, let’s take a moment to consider all the ways we can be more environmentally friendly.
Recycling Christmas Trees
If you are buying a real Christmas tree this year, please remove the tree of all decorations like tinsels, ornaments, metal rings and do not cover the tree in plastic bags when throwing them out. Some towns recycle natural Christmas trees into mulch that can be used for municipal landscaping projects. So please take a moment to clear your trees before tossing them out! Check the list below for recycling information specific to Raynham
- Residents can bring trees to the Raynham Transfer Station where it will be recycled w/ grass and leaves. Only available for Raynham residents, proof of residency is required.
Recycling Electronics
Did you received a new phone or tablet during the holidays? Consider recycling your old electronics instead of throwing it out. Any Staples store accept old electronics everyday. Check out the Staples website for the list of electronics they accept. Below are some Staples locations in the area:
- 600 S ST W, Raynham
- 500 Westgate Dr, Brockton
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Queenie Chen, Tufts University BuzzAround Intern. BuzzAround focuses on actions we can do to live more sustainably. We can do it!
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Surrounded by good news, reaching out to the great folks of Raynham
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ECPO WinterFest
Sat, Dec 9
9a-12p
Merrill Elementary School
The Early Childhood Parents Organization is hosting WinterFest -- a winter wonderful event for Merrill Families! There will be a continental breakfast, photos with Santa, holiday crafts, music, and raffles with a wide selection of items to win! In addition, kids can buy gifts from the Holiday Shoppe. It is sure to be a fun time!
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GFWC Holiday Pancake Breakfast
Sat, Dec 9
9a-12p
Winthrop Street Baptist Church
39 Winthrop Street, Taunton
The Greater Taunton Woman's Club (GFWC) is having a Holiday Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for local scholarships and charities! Join your community for delicious pancakes and help out important causes. There will also be stories and songs with Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, roll-ups, door prizes, and raffles!
It is $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 years old, and free for children 2 and under. For tickets, contact Linda at 508-952-2186, Diane at 508-728-7823, or any GFWC member. There is only seating for 100, so be sure to purchase your tickets soon!
*Information received through email
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Healthy Incentives Program
Individuals and families who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are eligible for monthly fruits and vegetables from Holmestead Harvest through the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP).
HIP puts money back on your EBT card when you use SNAP to buy local fruits and vegetables from HIP farm vendors, such as Holmestead Harvest. If you're in need, check your SNAP eligibility on the SNAP webpage of mass.gov. Find HIP vendors on the HIP webpage of mass.gov.
For more information, you can also contact the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. To check your SNAP balance and HIP monthly limit, contact 1-800-997-2555.
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Holiday Advertising Made Easy
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NOW HIRING VAN DRIVERS
North River Collaborative
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Split AM/PM and Afternoon Shifts
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7D license Training Provided
Contact: Deb Thompson
781-878-6056, ext. 162
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Raynham Board of Selectmen
November 28, 2023
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Raynham Board of Appeals
November 29, 2023
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Meet Preston!
For the week of November 20th, the Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility (Friends) crowned an Amstaff Bulldog mix named Preston as their Pet of the Week! Eager for someone to become his best friend, Preston is looking for his forever home. This 4-year-old sweetheart would do best as the only pet of the household where he can be the center of attention. He loves cuddles and is very affectionate in nature. Are you a match for Preston?
Since 2001, Friends has been on a mission to help the Taunton Animal Shelter's adoption efforts by providing medical, dietary, and therapeutic care beyond the shelter's budget. Because of their dedicated work, abandoned or surrendered cats and dogs have found happiness and forever homes!
Friends relies on membership fees and donations to help save these animals, as many of the medical procedures are expensive. You can join their mission! Friends is participating in Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, November 28. Please consider making a donation to Friends, so they can continue their amazing work for animals in need.
Additionally, if you've fallen in love with Preston and want to adopt him, call Rob at (508) 822-1463 for more information. You can also visit the Taunton Animal Shelter's website to find more loving animals in need of a forever home.
Story written by Alexa Pennington, BuzzAround Intern, Southern New Hampshire University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
A Decorated 12” Wreath (value $34)
Halifax
Historical Tidbit Question:
In 1780, why was there was no way to find an explanation as to what was happening?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On December 6, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Strength.
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.”~ Maya Angelou
“It’s probably not just by chance that I’m alone. It would be very hard for a man to live with me, unless he’s terribly strong. And if he’s stronger than I, I’m the one who can’t live with him. … I’m neither smart nor stupid, but I don’t think I’m a run-of-the-mill person. I’ve been in business without being a businesswoman, I’ve loved without being a woman made only for love ... I’ve done my best, in regard to people and to life, without precepts, but with a taste for justice.”~ Coco Chanel
“Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength.” ~ Napoleon Bonaparte
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New England winters are not for the faint of heart. Have courage, together we will face the cold, the Nor'easters and the snow; then celebrate together when Spring comes.
For now, let's keep the light on and the flame burning. As the darkness encompasses, we will keep each other warm, our strength multiplying with each smile. Have a strong week. ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Queenie Chen, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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Copyright 2023 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 12/3/23")
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