April 12, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Kudos to our town folks... getting technology moving to keep democracy rolling!!
Keeping us informed and engaged locally!
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Audio Board of Selectmen 04/07/20 Mtg
Keeping democracy rolling!!!
Thank you Raynham Channel for recording.
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Hello from the LB Merrill School
Teachers say hello to our families!
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Highway Dept April 9, 2020
Opening of the bids.
Video Courtesy of the Raynham Channel.
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Sewer Commissioners Meeting
4/10/20
Recording Courtesy of The Raynham Channel.
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Do you like to write? Do you have a good story to share? Could you use $75?
Enter our short story contest.
Write an original non-fiction short story related to one of the BuzzAround Hives: Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater or Whitman.
Entries must be 1000 words or less.
We are accepting one story per person until April 14th, 2020.
4 prizes of $75 each will be given out on May 1, 2020 to the best non-fiction short stories in these categories:
Popular vote: Vote on stories from April 17th till April 24th. The popular vote will include all short stories submitted that meet the above criteria.
Brockton: 3 Brockton librarians, Malice Veiga, Jennifer Belcher and Kevin Nascimento will judge stories submitted related to Brockton.
East Bridgewater, Halifax & Whitman: Michelle “Shel” Stephen (EB), Jean Gallant (Halifax) and Barbara Bryant (Whitman) from our public libraries will award a winner from stories submitted for Whitman, East Bridgewater and Halifax.
Bridgewater, Raynham, and West Bridgewater: Ann Gerald (Bridgewater),
Ellen Snoeyenbos (WB), Jessie McKinney (Raynham) from our public libraries will award a winner from stories submitted for Bridgewater, Raynham and West Bridgewater.
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What's Your Good News?
You could win $75. Raynham judge is Jessie McKinney. We are accepting original non-fiction short stories related to one of the BuzzAround Hives: Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Halifax, Raynham, West Bridgewater or Whitman.
Read more
buzzaround.info
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Historical Tidbit:
Colonial Firefighters
Colonial Massachusetts leads the way in our nation's history regarding fire prevention and fighting fires. Early Boston was greatly affected by fire. Governor Winslow had made the first steps in fire prevention by outlawing wooden chimneys and thatched roofs in 1631. After two major fires in 1653 and 1676, Boston created its first paid municipal fire department.
Organized on January 27th 1678, Thomas Atkins was named the first Fire Chief with twelve assistants. At the same time, a "state of the art" Fire Engine was imported from England. This fire engine was basically a rectangular wooden box with carrying handles at each end and direct force pump which pushed water into a small fire hose. The tub-like section of the engine was kept full by the bucket brigade. Naturally, never missing a chance for an inventive idea, Ben Franklin organized the first volunteer fire department, called the Union Fire Company in 1736 with thirty men. Other companies were also formed, with names such as The Fellowship, Hand-in-Hand, Heart-in-Hand and Friendship Company. Is there any wonder why firefighters continue to set the standards regarding community, volunteering, compassion and sacrifice.
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Get Your Word Out
BuzzAround can help!
Let our community know how you can service them.
BuzzAround publishes to 10,000 subscribers, it's a great time to
advertise, our readership is UP!
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All buildings are closed to the public. Please phone or email for business assistance.
Town Hall
Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday – 8:30 AM – 12 Noon
508-824-2707
Public Library
508-823-1344
Council on Aging
Building remains closed.
Director will be in the office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday to process bills, stay in touch with state agencies and attend to phone messages
508-824-2740
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9:00a - 11:00a
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Mary Blye
won a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
6 weeks of training (value $279) at
Get In Shape for Women, Bridgewater
for use after they re-open in May
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Selectmen Meeting Agenda 04/14/2020
7:00p Regular Meeting – Tele-meeting
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
- One-touch: tel:+18773092073,,512606813#
United States: +1 (646) 749-3129
- One-touch: tel:+16467493129,,512606813#
Access Code: 512-606-813
*Announcement: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Raynham Board of Selectmen is being conducted via remote participation. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings as provided for in the Order. Despite our best efforts, we were not able to provide for real-time access, and we will post a record of this meeting on the town’s website as soon as we are able.
Department Heads / Committees
• Matt Tanis, Board of Health
• Marsha Silvia, Town Clerk
• Micaila Britto, Veterans Service Officer
Appointments
• Nomination of Inspector of Animals – Kevin Moreira
Town Administrator’s Report
Selectmen’s Report
Emergency Business
• COVID-19 Related Items
Citizen & Community Input
New Business
• Policy to ensure equitable communication
• Citizen’s Petition – Louis Ghelfi
• Tag Day Request – Taunton Eastern Little League
• Tag Day Request - House of Hope
• Barrel & Boards – Alteration of Premises
Performance of Administrative duties
Adjournment
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The following Town Departments are staffed as follows (subject to change)
Updated on: APRIL 9, 2020 - 2:33PM
Accounting
Monday and Tuesday, 8:30a – 4:30p, closed for lunch. Staff is on-call Wednesday through Friday to come in as needed.
Town Selectmen’s Office
Monday-Thursday 8:30a – 4:30p
Friday 8:30a – 12:00p
Town Clerk
Monday-Thursday 8:30a – 4:30p Closed for lunch
Friday 8:30a – 12:00p
Assessors
Monday-Thursday 8:30a – 4:30p Closed for lunch
Friday 8:30a – 12:00p
Building Dept. Office Hours (closed to public)
Monday& Wednesday 10a – 2p
Friday 9a – 11a
Building Inspector
Can be reached by email or calling 508-824-2707
Monday-Thursday 8:30a – 4:30p
Friday 8:30a – 12:00p Inspections and site visits made by appointment only.
Police & Fire
Normal Business Hours
Highway: Transfer Station will continue to operate with the posted hours.
Administrative office hours are every day
Monday-Thursday 8:30a – 4:30p
Friday 7:00a – 11:00a
Parks and Rec
Monday-Thursday 8:30a – 4:30p
Friday 8:30a – 12:00p
Sewer
Monday-Thursday 8:30a – 4:30p
Friday 8:30a – 12:00p
Treasurer Collector
Monday-Thursday 8:30a – 4:30p
Friday 8:30a – 12:00p
Cemetery
Normal hours of operation.
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Online MERRILL ELEM SCHOOL Book Fair: Apr. 6 - 14, 2020
We are here to help supply you with fun and education materials for your kids. However, please do not feel obligated. We know how hard times are right now. We also know how sad the kids are that they were unable to attend the spring book fair, so...
Read more
bookfairs.scholastic.com
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Meals on Wheels is distributed by Bristol Elder Services,
housed in Fall River.
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Highway Dept./Transfer Station
Update as of 3/27/20
Beginning on
Tuesday March 31, 2020 and extending until further notice, the Transfer Station will be open to Raynham Residents ONLY as follows:
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday and Saturday – 7:00a - 4:15p
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - 7:00a - 11:45a
Closed on Sunday & Monday
GLASS RECYCLING IS CLOSED, OTHER RECYCLING MAY BE RESTRICTED OR CLOSED at any time to reduce the time required for Residents to unload trash and vacate the premise. Please be diligent in reducing the time of your visit to the greatest extent possible. Practice good hygiene and physical distance by maintaining at least 6 feet from staff and other residents!
BRUSH PILE REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Please check the Town Website and Highway Department Voicemail (508-824-2718) for updates. The Highway Department Office is closed to the public through April 7, 2020 or until further notice.
DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY
Thank You for your anticipated cooperation.
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See our amazing disappearing chicks.
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We have wood pellets, feed & grain and
we're open for essential items!
Please call with your order and drive up.
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Massachusetts Residents:
Check your symptoms for COVID-19 securely, online, for free.
Massachusetts residents can visit
Buoy.com/mass
to get advice from an online health assistant safely at home, for free.
Buoy will connect you with the appropriate health care resource based on your symptoms and risk factors for COVID-19.
Here’s how it works:
- Tell Buoy about your symptoms and risk factors.
- Figure out if you should be tested for COVID-19.
- Get directed to the most appropriate health care resource.
- Learn about the virus, access prevention tips, and more.
Buoy's online tool is not to be used in place of emergency medical care. If this is an emergency, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.
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Help for Businesses
Dear Metro South Business -
I’m writing to encourage you and every impacted business to complete this simple application to receive up to $10,000 toward strengthening your business and helping our regional economy recover from COVID-19.
To receive a $10,000 forgivable SBA loan advance to help your business and our regional economy recover from COVID-19, follow this link...
covid19relief.sba.gov.
After completing, also check out how the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loan can assist your business in recovery longer term with up to eight weeks of business and payroll expense forgiven.
Thank you for applying and spreading the word.
Chris Cooney,
President and CEO
Metro South Chamber of Commerce
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Raynham Food Basket Distribution Plan During Pandemic
Hours of Operation: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 9:00a - 11:00a
The same pantry policies remain in place. Households with 1-4 people may come to distribution once a month. Households with 5 or more people may come twice a month.
In order for us to distribute safely, please follow the plan below.
*Clients will not be allowed in the building to pick up food.
*Distribution will be held outside in parking lot.
*To avoid congestion, do not arrive earlier than 8:45a on distribution day.
*A parking attendant will provide direction.
*Clients are to remain in their cars with windows closed.
*Show your state issued ID to the check in volunteer through closed window.
*Make sure your trunk or hatch is empty for the volunteers to load the bags.
*Pop your trunk when instructed.
*Please provide a picture ID and proof of Raynham residency.
Any questions please call 774-406-5612.
Donations Welcomed: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are not accepting food donations at this time. If you would like to contribute to the tremendous need in our community, please consider a monetary donation. We appreciate your thoughtful generosity.
Monetary donations may be mailed to:
Raynham Food Basket, PO Box 421, Raynham Center, MA 02768
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Grant's sends out support & care to all of our communities.
We're all in this together.
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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BEAUTY COUNTER
CHRISTINE HARKINS
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Clean Beauty makes a great gift for your Valentine!
Contact me today to order yours!
Our Clean Promise: Over 1,500 questionable ingredients are never used in our formulations.
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Your Buzz Around is committed to sharing positive news, tips & ideas, to help us all through! Most local businesses remain open with adaptations to adjust for physical distancing. Bee Kind & Shop Local.
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Corona or not...The LPO board still gets together for their meetings!
We want to say "hi" to all LaLiberte families and THANK our families in essential jobs for their service!
Also a big shout out to all our teachers and staff that are working around the clock to get everything ready for remote learning and keeping in touch with us.
We hope everyone is healthy and stays safe. We miss you all! And Jennifer Correia, we missed your 🍪!
~ Wendy, Teresa, Irene and Sarah
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
You could win
6 weeks of training (value $279) at
Get In Shape for Women, Bridgewater
for use after they re-open in May
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the name of Ben Franklin’s volunteer fire department?
Please submit your answer through our website
here
. It's easier for us to run more contests & distribute prizes this way.
We are looking forward to giving you more opportunities to win!
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On April 15, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Janice O'Brien, Megan Piche, Deena Anzum,
Jacquelyn Rose, & Gregory Venezia
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April is Poetry Month
In honor of Maya Angelo, a poet and activist who served on two presidential committees: Gerald Ford in 1975 and Jimmy Carter in 1977. In 2000, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Bill Clinton. In 2010, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S., by President Barack Obama. More than thirty health care and medical facilities have been named after Angelou. She was awarded more than 50 honorary degrees. April 4th was her birthday.
Here are some of her quotes to ring your bell.
"When you know you are of worth, you don’t have to raise your voice, you don’t have to become rude, you don’t have to become vulgar; you just are. And you are like the sky is, as the air is, the same way water is wet. It doesn’t have to protest."
"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass."
"Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option."
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."
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Give it your all. You have everything you have ever needed to live life completely.
~ Jacquie
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