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July 21, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Meet Chip: The Pet of the Week!
Chip was named the Taunton Animal Care Facility's "Pet of the Week" last week. He is an 8-year-old Snickerdoodle at Taunton Animal Shelter. His picture was also made into the Facebook Group's profile picture. Chip is a nervous dog when it comes to new people but very friendly when given some time, giving lots of tail wags and snuggles with the occasional dog kiss. He needs a home where there are no other pets or children as well as one where no one needs a cane or a walker. Chip especially enjoys going on walks and playing with squeaky toys in the play yard!
If you are looking to adopt, check out the shelter's Adoption Site
Source: Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility FB
Written by Julia Braatz, BuzzAround Intern
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Talking Turkeys
At the time of colonial settlement, the wild turkey was widespread in Massachusetts. As settlement progressed, hardwood forests were cut and the range of the turkey began to shrink. The last known native bird was killed in 1851. After the Civil War, land use patterns began to change. Farms were abandoned and the forests regenerated.
Mass Wildlife managers learned that trapping and relocating wild birds was a successful restoration strategy. Biologists captured 37 birds in New York and released them in southern Berkshire County in the 1970s. The new flock grew, and by the fall of 1978 the estimated population was 1,000 birds. Turkeys soon ranged throughout most parts of Massachusetts west of the Connecticut River. In-state transplants of the birds, conducted until 1996, expanded the range of the bird into the central, northeastern and southeastern parts of the state. Now, the estimated state population is over 25,000 birds!
In the 1990's, the wild turkey was named the state's official game bird. Under careful management, the future looks bright for turkeys; sportsmen, naturalists and other wildlife enthusiasts welcome their return.
Turkeys are black to blackish-bronze with white wing bars, blackish-brown tail feathers and a bluish-gray to red head. Male wild turkeys ("toms") weigh 16 to 25 pounds. They sport a hair-like "beard" which protrudes from the breastbone. When a tom is strutting, its head turns a bright red. Females, called hens, are smaller - about 9 to 12 pounds. They have a blueish-gray head and a dull brown body.
Info and Photo Courtesy of MassWildlife (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife)
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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!
Andrea Bedard
won
a free month of training and a free uniform from Premier Martial Arts, Raynham
Bee sure to play our historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a free 1.5 hour class at
Bliss Through Yoga!
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Free Summer Youth / Skills Clinics
July 30- Aug 6, 13
Ages 8-12 9a- 10:30a
Ages 13-17 10:30a- 12p
Taunton H.S. Football Field
Bridgewater Raynham Girls Youth Lacrosse is holding free skills clinics for both boys and girls ages 8-17. Sign your kids up for a fun and educational experience that won't cost you a dime! In order to attend, register at Taunton High School's Site
Late registration is welcome.
For more information, go to TauntonAthletics.org/YouthLacrosse
Source: Bridgewater Raynham Girls Youth Lacrosse FB
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Speed Camp
Jul 8-31 (Mon-Thu)
9:30-11a
420 Titicut Rd
Free training event for kids with the Raynham Police Department! This is a free event and open to all children ages 8 and older. There are also no signups, and perspective participants can show up with comfortable clothes, sneakers and water.
For any questions about the event, contact Detective Lou Pacheco 508-824-2756 ext. 261
Source: Raynham Police Dept FB
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R.A.V.E Meeting for Community Celebration Day 2024
Mon, Jul 29
7p
Veterans McKinnon Town Hall
558 South Main St
Come to the R.A.V.E meeting to help plan for the Community Celebration Day 2024. The Community Celebration Day 2024 will be held on Sunday, September 15.
Any questions, contact Becky George at ravevolunteercoordinator@gmail.com or call either 781-608-4467 or 508-863-3069
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Buildwave - Building Challenge
Tue, Jul 30
6:30-7:30p
Raynham Public Library
Great for kids who like LEGO and video games. Use your imagination and work together as a family to create, build, and play at this high energy event!
To register for this event visit the Raynham Public Library Site.
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Climate Can Do:
Seasonal Food and Farmers Markets
Going to a farmers market is a wonderful activity to do with family, friends, or alone, and it also helps the planet.
Local and Seasonal Food
Farmers markets sell primarily local food. Vendors travel from their farms to the market. Because the food travels a shorter distance from the farm to the consumer, less gas is burned for transportation. Local produce is seasonal— strawberries in late spring and early summer, peaches and watermelon in the middle of summer, grapes and apples in the fall, squashes in the winter. It is fresh, nutrient rich with more taste. Additionally, smaller farmers are more likely to pay their workers a living wage than huge factory farms.
Avoid Monocrop Farming
Smaller farmers are less likely to use monocropping. Planting a single crop over and over again in the same space harms the soil, requires more pesticides, and adds harmful runoff of chemicals to local water supplies.
Accessibility
Farmers markets increase access to fresh, high quality food in lower income communities. Since farmers who sell at the markets typically travel around to different locations in the surrounding area of their farms, they can provide better, healthier food choices for communities that do not have access to them.
Reduced Plastic Waste
Farmers market products are not typically wrapped in plastic, or pre-cut and packaged, as in grocery stores. This reduces plastic waste.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Vasilia Yordanova on actions we can do to live more sustainably. We can do it!
Source: news.climate.columbia.edu
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Focus, respect, & self discipline!
Sign up for our 8-week Summer Special for $199 including 2 semi-private introductory courses + a uniform for the first 10 inquirers!
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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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Summer Game Nights at the COA!
Raynham COA
2215 King Philip St
Join for fun and games on:
Tuesday, August 13th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (Singo at Night)
These informal nights let participants choose the game or games they want to play. Come and enjoy a great evening with us! For more information, check out the COA Summer Newsletter
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
July 9, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Board of Appeals Meeting
July 10, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Detective Leahy's Scam Prevention Class for Seniors
"Here are some pictures of our Scam/Scheme class put on by Detective Patrick Leahy. These two classes were hosted by the housing for the elderly and the Raynham Senior Center. Classes like these help us to prevent our seniors from becoming victims of common scams." As always please reach out to the Police Dept. if you believe you are being scammed or have been the victim of fraud.
Thank you to our officers for striving to keep seniors and the community safe from online scams!
Reposted from Raynham Police Dept FB
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Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free 1.5 hour class at
Bliss Through Yoga!
Historical Tidbit Question
What year was the wild turkey named the official game bird of the state?
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 July 24, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Alexa Pennington, Julia Braatz, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose, Tiana Frias, & Greg Venezia | | |
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Wisdom
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” ~ Socrates
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” ~ Confucious
“Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens”
~ Jimi Hendrix
"Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you."
~ Aldous Huxley
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Thank you, dear reader, for sharing your wisdom so that we can celebrate and participate in our lives together. Our communities, our planet and our individual experience are richer for it.
In this, our 15th year of publishing your good news; I continue to be amazed at the beautiful and caring ways that you'all come together to build community.
You are oh so-o-o Smahht: ) ~ Jacquie
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