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Raynham BuzzAround
August 30, 2026
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Raynham Public Library Brings AI and Misinformation Conversation to the Community
Misinformation is nothing new, but artificial intelligence is changing how quickly misleading information can be created and shared. From AI-generated images and videos to realistic-looking written content, new technology has made it increasingly important to understand where information comes from and how to recognize content that may not be trustworthy.
The Raynham Public Library will bring that conversation to the community on Saturday, September 26, with “Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Misinformation.” The program will be led by journalist Philip Eil, who will discuss how AI is being used to create and spread misinformation and what people can do to navigate an information landscape shaped by the technology.
The program will explore questions many people are beginning to encounter in everyday life: What exactly is AI? What is misinformation? How can AI-generated content affect society, and how can people become better at recognizing it? Eil will also discuss efforts to regulate AI and ways individuals can stay vigilant when evaluating the information they encounter.
Eil is an award-winning freelance journalist from Providence and the former news editor of The Providence Phoenix. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Men’s Health, The Boston Globe and the Columbia Journalism Review. He has also taught writing and journalism at Brown University, Columbia University’s School of the Arts and the Rhode Island School of Design.
The program will be held Sept. 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the Raynham Public Library event page.
Written by: Justine McConnell, BuzzAround Intern
Source: Raynham Public Library
Photo: Raynham Public Library Facebook
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Historical Tidbit:
Mills, Elizabeth House
This small homestead was owned by the Lincoln and Mills families during the nineteenth century. This land would have appeared in 1830 during the separation of Raynham from Taunton. The farm at the time was the smallest of 116 farms in Raynham, valued at $900. That would be $22,667 in 2012. The house has been through seven generations of the Mills and Lincoln families. It's at 521 Prospect Hill Street.
Story By: Ella Reddin BuzzAround Writing Intern, Framingham State University
source: MACRIS.net
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Congratulations
Jena Shea
you won a $15 gift certificate to
Sarcastic Swine BBQ in Abington
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a gently used book of your choice valued up to $15 at
Annie's Book Stop - Raynham
43-year-old village bookstore * New & gently used books * Free events
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Meeting for Raynham Community Celebration Day
Monday, Aug 31
6:30p
Donald McKinnon Municipal Meeting Room
Veterans Memorial Town Hall
558 South Main Street in Raynham
All are welcomed to attend the next Raynham Community Celebration Day meeting.
For more info, email Becky George
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Voting for State Primary Elections
Tues, September 1
7:00a - 8:00p
McKinnon Meeting Room,
Town Hall, 558 South Main Street
Source: Town of Raynham Massachusetts
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Family Resources & School Supply Lists - Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District | This page serves as a one-stop shop for any resources or services you may need and consists of up-to-date applications, programs, and school resources. The 2026-2027 Supply Lists are in the bottom right. | | | | |
JOCKS Camp 2026
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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*Your Mom's Favorite Village Bookstore *
*43 Years in Business*
*Gently Used & New Books*
Check out our website for free in-store gatherings & activities!
575 South St. West
Raynham, MA 508-823-9696
www.anniesbookstop02767.com
Annie’s BookStop FB
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Equipment For Your Yard-work When You Need It!
Bobcat Ride-on Aerator.
Model AE30S. $295 per day
Eliet Eco Cure
Top Dresser $349 per day
Grant's Rental
10 Bedford Street Bridgewater
www.grantsrental.com
(508) 279-0950
GrantsRental FB
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Climate Can Do - Carpooling!
Looking for an easy way to save the environment and money? Look no further than carpooling! Seemingly simple in nature, the act of carpooling and sharing a ride with co-workers, friends, and others has a profound impact on both our ecosystems and wallets. Carpooling reduces carbon footprints and improves air quality whilst simultaneously lowering overall fuel costs, and in some cases qualifying eligible participants for tax incentives! For more information on carpooling, van-pooling, and other alternatives visit Mass.Gov.
Written by: Connor Gerraughty, Bates College, BuzzAround Intern
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Taunton Watershed 2027 Tide Calendar Photo Contest
Now - September 2, 2026
The Taunton River Watershed Alliance is sponsoring a digital photography contest for its 2027 Tide Calendar and is accepting electronic submissions from adult and teen, amateur and professional photographers alike.
We are looking for photographs of wildlife, scenery, agriculture, evidence of the area’s historic and archeological heritage, and people enjoying the watershed.
We are especially interested in seasonal images. Higher resolution images taken with your phone camera (instead of a social media app) and with the phone turned sideways (a landscape orientation) work the best with our printing format.
Photographs must be the sole property of the submitting party, and they must have been taken within the last five years WITHIN THE TAUNTON RIVER WATERSHED.
The submission deadline is September 2, 2026.
For more information and submission guidelines, please call the TRWA office at 508-828-1101 or visit our website at www.savethetaunton.org.
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Unity Martial Arts:
Back to School Special!
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Get Started:
2 Lesson Introductory Trial Program
for only $29 includes uniform
1470 New State Hwy suite 25, Raynham
unitymartialarts.org | (508) 828-9797
Unity Martial Arts FB
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Teens: Design A Mascot For T.A.G.
Tue, Sep 8
6:30p
Raynham Public Library
TAG: Teen Advisory Group is back from the summer. Get to know each other with some icebreakers and design the group's mascot. This event is for teens in Grades 7-12.
Source: Raynham Public Library
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Raynham Lions 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck
Sat, Sep 12;
Rain Date Sat, Sep 19
11:00a-3:00p
Raynham Lions Club, 2234 King Philip St.
Climb aboard and explore a variety of trucks and emergency vehicles. There will also be free face painting, a free bounce house, and burgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, water, and juice available for purchase. Admission is free.
Source: Raynham Lion's Club FB
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Young Scutelliphilist Adds Two of Raynham's Finest Patches To Collection
On Monday, August 17, the Raynham Police Department gave two patches to a young collector by the name of Benny. This further bolsters his already impressive assortment of Massachusetts police memorabilia. Raynham Police said "We are always happy to meet our young visitors, and we're thrilled to add another patch to your collection."
Written by: Gabriel Michael Alexander, Bridgewater State University, BuzzAround Intern
Photo & Story Source: Town of Raynham Police Dept's FB
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Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a gently used book of your choice valued up to $15 at
Annie's Book Stop - Raynham
43-year-old village bookstore * New & gently used books * Free events
Historical Tidbit Question:
What does MACRIS stand for?
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 2, 2026, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Gabriel Michael Alexander, Jennifer Bellody, Connor Gerraughty, Justine McConnell, Jacquelyn Rose, Caitlin Shea, & Greg Venezia | | | |
Summmahh!!!
“Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair...” ~ Susan Polis Schutz
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”
~ John Lubbock
"Aaah, summer - that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It's a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends.” ~ Darell Hammond
"People take pictures of the Summer, just in case someone thought they had missed it, and to proved that it really existed."
~ Ray Davies
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As we grasp these last remaining days of summer, pause, breathe it in. The lush green of the full trees, the splash of the waves….
Summmahh, Summmahh, Summmahh!!!
: ) ~ Jacquie
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