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September 1, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Historical Tidbit:
White Rock Poultry Ad from Raynham's 200th Anniversary booklet in 1931.
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"200th Anniversary of the Town of Raynham 1731 - 1931 The Cradle of America's Iron Industry"
Lester Hall had quite an operation there on White St.
All the baby chicks you want! His pullets (young female chickens) lay their eggs earliest. Important to know - you don't want to wait 9 months for that first egg!
Respectfully Submitted, J. Rose
Entire contents of the program to be found on
raynhampubliclibrary.org/raynham-history
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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
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
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Congratulations!
Michelle VanVoorhis
won
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Bee sure to play our historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
an exceptional Jersey T-shirt from Unique Strides Tutoring
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TRWA Tide Calendar Photo Contest
Deadline: Tue, Sep 3
Taunton River Watershed Alliance
The Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) is hosting its annual Tide Calendar Photo Contest, offering a unique opportunity for local photographers to have their work featured in the 2025 TRWA Tide Calendar. This calendar showcases the beauty of the wildlife and scenery within the Taunton River Watershed.
The contest is open now, and participants can submit up to five photos through an easy online process. All photos must be taken within the watershed and can feature themes such as agriculture, wildlife, landscape, scenery, history, or recreational activities. The contest is open to submissions from all seasons.
The deadline for submissions is September 3rd, and the entries will be judged by the TRWA Board of Directors.
For more info: TRWA Web Page.
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Family Fun & Field Day
Sat. Sep 7
1-5p
291 Mill St
Join the American Legion Post 405 for a BBQ with games, a dunk tank, raffles, and more!
For more info: The American Legion Post 405 WB
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Board of Selectmen 08/27/2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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On The Set! With Kyle Cibotti | Jocks 2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Sat, Sep 9
8a-12p
Town of Raynham Transfer Station 1555 King Philip St
The Town of Raynham will be hosting Hazardous Waste Day for Residents Sept 9th. Get your items ready!
Source: Town Of Raynham MA
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Board of Appeals 08/14/2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Want to Play Golf With a Lion?:
13th Annual Robert McCade Memorial Goft Tournament
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Fri, Oct 4
7-8a: Registration
8a: Tee Time
Olde Scotland Links
695 Pine St
It's time for the Raynham Lions Annual Golf Tournament!
Teams, Players and Sponsors are needed.
Enjoy a fun day of golf followed by dinner, awards and raffles.
Signup at: JotForm Lions Club Golf
For more info, call Dee at 508-510-0879, or email RaynhamLionsClub@gmail.com
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Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series: 4Ever Fab
Raynham Lion's Club August 13, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Stone Church Series: Dixie Diehards August 7, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Climate Can Do: Overconsumption and Sustainable Practices
What Is Overconsumption?
Overconsumption is the excessive consumption or use of something. Without change we could eventually run out, or create more than we can dispose of.
How Can We Help?
Live sustainably, make lifestyle choices that help you and the planet. Small changes make a big impact:
*Walk, bike or take public transportation whenever possible!
*Consider alternatives to single use items:
- A reusable shopping bag.
- Skip the plastic bottles; all sorts of reusable bottles can be found in metal, glass and recycled plastic
- Replace Saran Wrap with wraps made from beeswax, cotton, and tree oil that keep food fresher and can be reused repeatedly.
- Use reusable towels instead of paper towels.
*Consider eating 2 or 3 meatless dinners / week:
Don’t throw away leftovers; eating leftovers will help you avoid food waste and save you money. Freeze pre-made meals for handy eating later.
*Rather than replacing, repair.
Do not automatically discard broken items when they break. Instead, try repairing it. Using this method can save you money and reduce landfill waste. Repair shops and Youtube Videos are readily available to help you fix things.
*Join Buy Nothing.
With Buy Nothing, you can get rid of unwanted things around your house and get things you need for free. As their motto states “Buy Nothing. Share Everything,” a sustainable living app aimed at the community.
*Shop local.
By shopping locally, you reduce the impact of transportation on the environment and support your local economy.
This article was written by Tiana Frias, Stonehill College BuzzAround Intern on overconsumption and ways to limit our resource usage. We’ve got this!
Source: sentientmedia.org/overconsumption/,
green-living.na.panasonic.com/articles/20-frugal-habits-for-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle
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Show Off Your Truck
for Charity
The Raynham Lions Club is Looking for Truck Volunteers
Sat, Sep 21- 28
11a-3p
2234 King Phillip St
The Raynham Lions Club is currently looking for trucks to exhibit for the Touch A Truck event in September! This event will be for all ages and will be free admission. Burgers, hot dogs, chips, and soda will also be available!
If you have a truck that you'd be interested in exhibiting for the event, contact Steve Howe at srhindsales@comcast.net or 781-258-8307
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Now- Thu, Sep12
Every Thursday
7-9p
Berkley Congregational Church
The Taunton Civic Chorus, the area’s longest-running choral group, invites all area singers to join this group that has been an important part of the cultural life of Taunton since 1959. In addition to presenting an annual spring and holiday concert, the TCC performs at local events such as Taunton Lights On, the Liberty and Union Festival, The Taunton River Festival, The Dighton Arts Festival, and private functions, and local church services. Also, each year, TCC proudly awards a scholarship to a young person entering college who has been involved in the performing arts in high school.
The chorus is led by Music Director Chris Hoskins and accompanied by pianist and Assistant
Music Director Jameson Ward.
For more information, find TCC on Facebook, visit tauntoncivicchorus.org or email at
taunton.ma.civic.chorus@gmail.com.
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Merrill Attendance All-Star Ceremony 08/14/24 | |
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Merrill Elementary School in Raynham, MA, recently celebrated its remarkable achievement of reducing chronic absenteeism during an Attendance All-Star Ceremony held on August 14, 2024. This event recognized the school's accomplishment as one of the top ten schools in Massachusetts for improving student attendance, a significant feat that earned them praise from both local and state-level officials.
Among the special guests at the ceremony were several key figures from the community and the state. The Undersecretary of Education for Massachusetts, Mark Riley, a proud Raynham native and graduate of the Bridgewater-Raynham school system, took part in the celebration. He expressed how meaningful it was for him to return to his hometown to honor the school's efforts in bringing students back to the classroom. Mr. Riley emphasized the importance of collaboration between the school, students, and families in achieving this success. He also highlighted the value of daily school attendance as a key component of educational success.
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Also in attendance was Rachel Herry from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), who shared insights about the statewide initiative to combat chronic absenteeism, especially in light of challenges posed by the pandemic. Ms. Herry commended Merrill Elementary's reduction in chronic absence by nearly 19% from March to May 2023, bringing them to the forefront of the state's attendance efforts.
The town of Raynham was represented by members of the Board of Selectmen, including Pat Riley and Gregory Barnes, who proudly supported the school and celebrated with the students, families, and staff. The Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee also participated, with Chair Tim Fitzgibbons leading the ceremony’s interactive segments that included enthusiastic cheers from the students about their favorite parts of school life.
In a special moment, the school was presented with a basketball signed by the Boston Celtics, a symbol of recognition for the dedication of the students, teachers, and parents in fostering a positive and supportive educational environment. This basketball will be displayed at Merrill Elementary as a reminder of the hard work and commitment that led to this milestone.
As the ceremony came to a close, students enjoyed sweet treats and took turns posing for photos with the Celtics-signed basketball, celebrating their triumph as Merrill Cubs Attendance All-Stars.
This event not only marked a significant achievement for the school but also set a positive tone for the upcoming academic year, with hopes of continuing their progress in promoting excellent attendance and a love of learning.
Source: BRRSD
Video credit: The Raynham Channel
Written by Megan Martin, BuzzAround Intern, SNHU
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Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
an exceptional Jersey T-shirt from Unique Strides Tutoring
Historical Tidbit Question
What booklet was Lester's Ad in?
Email us your answer at: Prizes@buzzaround.info
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On September 4, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Sisterhood
“Once upon a time there were two sisters. One of them was really, really strong, and one of them wasn't.' You looked at me. 'Your turn.'
I rolled my eyes. 'The strong sister went outside into the rain and realized the reason she was strong was because she was made out of iron, but it was raining and she rusted. The end.'
No, because the sister who wasn't strong went outside into the rain when it was raining, and hugged her really tight until the sun came out again.”
~ Jodi Picoult, Handle with Care
"Women who understand how powerful they are do not give into envy over meaningless things, instead they fight to maintain the beautiful bond of the sisterhood. These are the real women who know that we need each other's love & support to survive in this world. Love is the essence of being a woman. We must be that light of love that seals the bond & unique beauty of our sisterhood." ~ Bindu
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Sisters, we must listen to each other, love one another and stand up for each other... if not us, then who?
~ Jacquie
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