BuzzAround Raynham

August 10, 2025



~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time

New Scouting Program for Girls

Scouting America expanded its programs to girls and young women back in 2019. To start up a new Scout Troop for girls, at least 5 scouts and 2 adult leaders are required.

From speaking with parents and families that have expressed interest, there seems to be enough to start a Girls' Troop 43. Organizers are looking for more. Please send a message if you have a daughter between the ages of 11-17 who is interested in the Scouting Program and would want to be part of the very first Girl's Troop in Raynham under the Scouting America program.

"This is completely different from the Girl Scouts of America Program. This Scouting America Program follows what was formerly the Boy Scouts of America Program - focused on outdoor adventures, camping, cooking, first aid, properly using tools, how to safely start, manage, and put out fires, knots and rope care/uses, serving our community, helping others, and developing the leadership & social skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. If you have a son in Troop 43B, then you already have an idea what the program is like.

As an established troop, Troop 43B would help Troop 43G, sharing equipment, supplies, and additional adult leadership. The goal is to have Troop 43B continue to be for boys 11-17, meeting on Tuesdays and Troop 43G be for girls 11-17 meeting on any other evening separately. Troop 43B is its own troop and Troop 43G is its own troop - the scouts and leaders decide & plan which outings and adventures to share together or keep separate. We would also come together for formal ceremonies, service opportunities, and Council programs.

The requirements are the same for all scouts and all adult leaders. Besides each scout and leader registering, adults must complete a Youth Protection Training and a CORI+SORI background check."

If interested, please reach out to the BSA Troop 43 - Raynham Public FB Group

Written by J. Rose and Isabella Fazio

Historical Tidbit:

Life Before Refrigeration  

Did you ever wonder how folks were able to have eggs in the winter when chickens stopped laying and there were no supermarkets to run to? 

Surplus eggs collected during the spring, summer and fall were stored in crockery containers containing water glass or sodium silicate and water. Water glass is a mixture of sodium silicate and potash.



The eggs would be submerged in the liquid, keeping them cool and moist for months until needed.

A little known problem was the use of lead in crockery glazes. Lead was added to glazes for a while to make them shiny, but would leach out into the contents over a period of time.

Food canning was developed in the late 1700's, but it was also plagued by lead poisoning if the cans sat around for any length of time. This was most notably a problem and brought about changes in the industry after WWI.  More men suffered from the effects of lead poisoning during and after the war caused by eating old canned rations than there were combat casualties during the war.  

Respectfully Submitted,

David Moore

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Food Pantry

Raynham Food Basket

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

9 - 11a

494 Church St, Raynham 774-406-5612

Congratulations

Carla Prince

you won

a $15 gift certificate to

Cabo Vegan Restaurant & Market

20 Main St,

Brockton, MA 02301

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

Enter for this week's prize of

a $15 e-gift card to K9 Creations Dog Grooming, East Bridgewater

Baseball Outing with Play 2K



Sun, Aug 17

3:30p

1 Feinberg Way, Brockton

Come down to Campanelli Stadium on Sunday, August 17 for a group outing to the Brockton Rox game! Thanks to the Raynham E.C.P.O. L.B. Merrill Elementary for helping to organize this event!

Source: Raynham E.C.P.O. L.B. Merrill Elementary FB

Free eCard

Interested in checking out the Boston Public Library? Head over to the Raynham Public Library's website to get a FREE ecard! Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Raynham is eligible for this awesome opportunity. Check it out!

Source: Raynham Public Library FB

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Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative

Looking Back, Lighting the Path Forward

In the lead-up to the 2025 Annual Overdose Vigil by Candlelight, the Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative encourages you to revisit one of the most powerful moments from last year's vigil. Alba’s story is a reminder of why awareness matters and the power that love and remembrance can have during our hardest moments, grappling with grief.

If you would like to submit a photograph of your loved one to be included in this year's memorial slideshow, please send it to photo.vigil@gmail.com. All photos submitted from previous years will continue to be included.brbridginglives.org

Raynham Community Day Is Looking For Participants



Sun, Sep 28

12-4p

2254 King Phillip St.

The Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education (RAVE) is prepping for this year's Raynham Community Day in September. Admission to this event will be FREE and RAVE will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the Raynham Food Basket.

If you are interested in sponsoring or participating in this event, please contact Becky George at ravevolunteercoordinator@gmail.com or by calling 781-608-4467 or 508-863-3069.

Source: Town of Raynham

Brockton Area Prevention Collaborative 2025 Overdose Vigil

Photo submissions due by August 12, 2025

Event on Tue Aug 26th

Resource tables open 6p

Candlelight program begins 7p.

Massasoit Community College’s Quad.

BAPC is made up of five local community coalitions including the Brockton Mayor's Opioid Overdose Prevention Coalition, Bridging LIVES, EB Hope, Rockland CARES and Whitman Hanson WILL.

International Overdose Awareness Day is observed each year on August 31st, providing communities across the globe an opportunity to remember those who have died from overdose and to support their loved ones who continue to carry their memory forward. Locally, BAPC commemorates this day by creating a memorial slideshow honoring individuals from Southeastern Massachusetts who have lost their lives to substance use disorder.

Through the power of personal photographs, the slideshow seeks to humanize the crisis, reduce

stigma, and encourage compassion. This is the twelfth year BAPC has organized this memorial tribute.

In addition to the memorial slideshow, the vigil will feature reflections from local speakers sharing

personal and community perspectives on substance use disorder and recovery. The evening is intended to foster connection, promote healing, and remind all those impacted that they are not

alone and are deeply valued.

To include a loved one in this year’s slideshow, please email their photograph, along with their full

name, to photo.vigil@gmail.com by Tuesday, August 12th. We ask that submissions come from

immediate family members. Photos must be clear, high quality, and depict the individual as they

were in life — not actively using substances. Screenshots, images of prayer cards, or low-resolution files cannot be included due to display limitations. BAPC FB

Representing Raynham



The 2025 Youth Academy is a program held by Berkley Police department focused on young people around Massachusetts, where teenagers can experience law enforcement firsthand, learn about police procedures, and participate in physical training and other activities.

"Raynham representing at the 2025 Youth Academy! Great job Henry Trautman, Jameson LaCivita, Myers O'Donnell, Peter Gavalas, and Andrew Muir! And thank you to Detective Jennifer Lang and Sgt. Pacheco for participating."

Photo and quote from: Town of Town of Raynham Police Dept. FB Police Dept. FB

Written by Marie Gupton, BuzzAround Intern

Dale & The Duds 07/22/2025

Courtesy of The Raynham Channel

Bridge Closure Announcement



Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante and Taunton Police Chief Edward J. Walsh are notifying residents that the Old Colony/South Street Bridge, which connects East Taunton to Raynham near the Walmart Supercenter, will be temporarily closed starting Friday, August 1, 2025.

The closure, expected to last 60 to 90 days, is part of a MassDOT-coordinated project with both municipalities to perform essential structural repairs.

A full bridge replacement is being planned for 2027. Proposed improvements include a new bridge deck, a relocated sidewalk for better pedestrian access, and a northbound bike lane to improve cyclist safety.

Source: Raynham Police Raynham Police Department Website Website

Prize Wheel Friday!

Fri, Aug 15

All Day

Raynham Public Library

760 South Main St.

Stop by the Library Meeting Room on Friday, August 8 for Prize Wheel Friday; a full day of fun for kids! Spin the colorful prize wheel anytime during the day to win a fun prize. No registration is required. Come for the prizes, stay for the books!

Source: Raynham Public Library Event Calendar

Roy Scott Band | Stone Church Summer Concerts 2025

Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel

Paint & Pets

On July 25th, 2025, the Raynham Public Library hosted a heartwarming "Paint Your Pet" event, where participants brought their furry friends to life on canvas. The evening was filled with creativity, laughter, and plenty of pet pride.

Though the photos don’t fully capture the charm, each portrait turned out beautifully, proof of the talent and love in the room! It was a joyful night celebrating both art and animals.



Source: Raynham Public Library FB

Climate Can-Do:

Pollinator Gardens

We can help bees, butterflies, and birds keep our world in balance with an easy-to-maintain Pollinator Garden.

Pollinators play a vital role in food production, helping to pollinate a significant portion of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we consume. By creating pollinator gardens, we can help reverse the decline in pollinator populations, contributing to both ecological health and food security.

It is important to plant native species, so New England flora should be your focus. To attract bees, it is suggested to plant white snakeroot, bluebells, or American trout-lilies. To attract butterflies, plant New York ironweed, white wood aster, or purplestem angelica. Hummingbirds, as well as the other pollinators, are attracted to spotted crane's bill, butterfly milkweed, bee-balm, and white turtlehead.

Economically speaking, seeds are the better way to go. Plant them a season ahead (Fall or Winter). Already grown plants, though pricey, are easier and faster. Not only are these gardens pretty to look at, it will save you some time with yard work since you don't have to mow!

It does not matter how much land you have available, whether it is a four feet by four feet or a whole field, pollinator gardens bring life and beauty into our world. You can be a part of this journey to better our planet, one plant at a time.

Written by: Serena Croteau, Southern New Hampshire University, Buzz Around Intern

Source: New England Wildflower Society & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Raynham Summer Fun Run: July 28, 69 determined runners joined us!

Mondays

6:30p

2254 King Phillip St.

Distance: 3.25 Miles

The Colonial Road Runners’ 2025 Summer FUN RUN Series has been in full stride since kicking off on May 5, and it's been delivering more than just miles—it’s brought together runners of all ages in a celebration of fitness and community. Held weekly through August 25, each FUN RUN is officially timed by CRR volunteers and results are posted online via RaceWire.

Registration opens 30 minutes before each race—just sign up in person. To save time, participants can download and complete the CRR FUN RUN Registration Form in advance. Bib numbers are assigned for the entire season (summer and winter), so don’t forget to hang on to yours!

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun, fitness-friendly way to connect with the community, the CRR Summer FUN RUNs are the perfect place to get moving.

Written by Marie Gupton, BuzzAround Intern

Photo & Information Source: Colonial Runners and Colonial Runners FB

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