January 14, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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In Loving Memory of Joseph LoSciuto, owner and operator of Milk Bottle Restaurant
At 68, Joseph Vincent, Jr., also called Papa Joe, suddenly passed away on December 29, 2023. Joe was the late Joseph and Agnes LoSciuto's Boston-born son. His love of the great outdoors and his commitment to his family defined his life. Joe started his studies at Blue Hills Regional Technical High School, where he became passionate about skilled crafts at an early age. He left the electronics industry in 2000 to become the owner of the Milk Bottle Restaurant in Raynham, where he spent more than 20 years building a cherished gathering place for the locals.
Joe loved to hunt and fish, telling tales and daydreaming of Alaska. His enjoyment of riding his Harley served as a symbol of his love of the open road. He was an ordinary man. At his core, he was a straightforward man who liked "shooting the shit" and simple pleasures like coffee. Joe was a loyal and loving family man who took good care of his grandchildren and kids. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his devoted clients, family, and friends.
Written by Jennifer Hernández, BuzzAround Intern, Southern New Hampshire University
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Our State Bird
In 1941, the black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) became the official state bird of Massachusetts.
The black-capped chickadee is a common backyard bird, found deep in forests as well as suburban areas. It is a small, energetic, cheerfully sociable bird and does not migrate. That's good news for us. It means we get to enjoy them all year long!
The black-capped chickadee is a member of the titmouse family (also known as the titmouse, tomtit, and the dickybird). It's unique call is considered one of the most complex in the animal kingdom. It is omnivorous. Their diet consists of insects, seeds and berries. The chickadee is known for "caching" food. They hide seeds and berries and can remember where they have hidden their stored foods for up to a month.
When a black-capped chickadee pair bonds, they remain together for life. The female builds their nest and the male feeds the female during the nest building and while she is brooding her eggs. When the babies hatch, both parents share the job of feeding them.
On cold winter days, our state bird would love some seeds and berries. Suet cakes are perfect and are available at our local stores. Support our community and our feathered friends. Happy Winter!
FYI: The official state 'Game Bird' of Massachusetts is the wild turkey - obviously.
Story credit: Jill Silvia
Image Credit: Mary Wright Julius
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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
Public Library
508-823-1344
Council on Aging
508-824-2740
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9 - 11a
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Christine Mcelhinney
won a 45-minute Reiki Treatment with
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
$25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
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Senior Center Blood Pressure Clinic
Wed, January 17
9:30a
Raynham Senior Center
2215 King Philip Street
Come down to the senior center's clinic for a blood pressure check, conducted by skilled Raynham Public Health Nurse, Lindsay. Our clinic provides a comfortable environment where your health and well-being are top priorities. Schedule your appointment today. To participate, just come down!
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Transfer Station
Normal Schedule
Closed: Sunday & Monday
Open: Tuesday-Thursday 7am-4:15pm
Friday 7am-10:45am
Saturday 7am-4:15pm
2024 Windshield Permits & Recycle Permits Are now available
(Town of Raynham RESIDENTS ONLY)
No Cash/Checks & Credit excepted (debit & credit cards $2.50/$3.95 processing fee)
Windshield Permits provides entry to the Facility for disposal of household trash (MSW). $70 full calendar year, $35 half year (Jan-June/July-Dec) $10 for each additional vehicle at the same address. Make your check payable to the Town of Raynham. Your vehicle registration is required for proof of residence.
Recycle Permit allows entry to dispose of recycling, leaf/grass compost and brush dump. No Cost $-0- Your vehicle registration is required for proof of residence. Permits should be displayed on the bottom of the windshield on the driver's side.
Renewal options for permits are in person, mail or drop boxes located at the Town Hall or the Highway Department. Include a copy of your registration with your payment and the permit will be mailed promptly.
TOWN OF RAYNHAM HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
1555 King Philip Street, Raynham
508-824-2718
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Raynham Planning Board
The Planning Board meeting is open to the public and has been rescheduled for January 18, 2024, at 6 PM.
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The Taunton Civic Chorus Begins Rehearsals for Its Spring Concert
Berkeley Congregational Church
13 South Main St
On Thursday, January 11, 2024, the Taunton Civic Chorus will hold open rehearsals for its spring concert every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm at the Berkley Congregational Church. All voices are welcome, and auditions are not required. The public rehearsals are scheduled to end on February 1st.
Dreams, the spring concert, will include hits from Mama Mia in addition to songs like "California Dreamin'," "The Impossible Dream," "A Million Dreams," "Dream a Little Dream of Me," and "Sweet Dreams."
The TCC awards a scholarship each year to an individual entering college who has been active in the arts during their high school years.
Written by Jennifer Hernández, BuzzAround Intern, Southern New Hampshire University
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Winter Reading Challenge 2024
Starting Mon, Jan 8
Raynham Public Library
760 S Main St
The Raynham Public Library is kicking off their 2024 Winter Reading Challenge with a fun game! Come by for Wheel of Fortune Library Edition and test your Book IQ. There will be prizes!
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MASS Audubon - Birds & Climate Change
Sat, Jan 27
11:00a-12:00p
Raynham Public Library
Join Raynham Public Library for a timely discussion on birds and climate change with Steve French, an Adult Field Teacher at Massachusetts Audubon, who will lead this presentation. In measuring the effects of climate change, birds play an essential role in the environment and are our "canaries in a coal mine." Mass Audubon's research shows that 30% of our breeding birds are declining and must be protected. Climate change will further increase the stresses on these species and other organisms in both predicted and unforeseen ways. During this discussion, Steve will highlight efforts in protecting birds and celebrate progress as a steward of the resilient bird world. He's very familiar with birds and regional history, and he's been an active South Shore community member supporting conservation efforts. Use this exciting and educational event to learn more.
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Stroke Awareness Presentation
Tue, January 30, 11am
Raynham Senior Center
Ever wondered what the warning signs of strokes are and what you can do to prevent them? Join the Raynham’s Public Health for a discussion with Nurse Lindsay on possible signs.
For more information call 508-824-2740.
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Climate Can Do: Climate Resolutions
The new year is a time for fresh starts and new goals. Head into 2024 with climate resolutions.
Help your personal and our collective environment by disposing of unwanted items properly. To avoid sending to the landfill; schedule a home textile pickup with CMRK. This company collects clothing, shoes, and household items. For more information, visit www.cmrkne.com.
If you have unwanted, but still useable items, donate them to organizations or those in need. For example:
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My Brother’s Keeper: This organization accepts furniture donations and gives the items to underprivileged families.
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AMVETS: Schedule a pickup with AMVETS and help provide resources to veterans.
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Books: Donate to your local library
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Sports equipment: The Bench, located at 47 Broad St, Bridgewater, MA, is a sporting goods store that sells used sports equipment.
Mass.gov also offers resources for disposal and donations that you can use. Here are some options to get you started:
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Beyond the Bin: This is a research tool that helps you find nearby drop off locations based on the type of material you’d like to recycle. This includes everything from electronics to clothing to toys!
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Cradles to Crayons: If you have goods suitable for children from ages newborn through 12, find a Cradles to Crayons drop-off location near you, and they will make care packages with the donations for local children in need.
There are many ways to make a positive impact on both your community and the environment. Use these ideas to spark some of your own, and let’s make a resolution to bring sustainability into the new year!
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Alexa Pennington, Southern New Hampshire University, BuzzAround Intern. BuzzAround focuses on actions we can do to live more sustainably. We can do it!
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Surrounded by good news, reaching out to the great folks of Raynham
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Raynham Conservation Commission
January 3, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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Raynham Board of Selectmen
January 9, 2024
Video Courtesy of The Raynham Channel
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PCC Summer Program Informational Nights
Mon, Jan 29, 7p
Stonehill College
Attention students in grades 7-10! The Project Contemporary Competitiveness Advanced Studies Program (PCC ASP) at Stonehill College invites you to learn about the "summer of a lifetime" at their upcoming Informational Nights. All interested students and their families are invited to join us – No need to RSVP; just drop by on either night to delve into the details of this camp experience.
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Raynham Police K-9 Duo Gear Up Thanks to K9 Vest Fest
Sgt. Pacheco and his K-9 partner Bleky recently received a new Garmin dog trainer collar from Joe and K9 Vest Fest, which raises funds to purchase bulletproof vests for working K-9 units. Thanks Joe!
Interested in becoming a Raynham Police Officer? Here is the first step! The 2024 Municipal Police Officer, MBTA Transit Police Officer and State Trooper Examination has been announced and applications are now being accepted.
The written examination is scheduled to begin March 16, 2024, and run through March 30, 2024. A late fee will be applied to applications filed after January 16, 2024, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Everything candidates need to know about how to become a Police Officer can be found on the Civil Service website. The Raynham Police aims to fill positions by attracting and assessing a qualified, diverse labor force that includes existing and prospective personnel interested in public safety careers. For more information, visit: MASS.GOV/CivilService.
Story written by Jennifer Hernández, BuzzAround Intern, Southern New Hampshire University
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
$25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Historical Tidbit Question:
How long does a pair of black-capped chickadees bond for?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On January 17, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jennifer Hernández, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia. |
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Only Love Can Do That
As children, we learn a little about him and think he must have been pretty important, everyone gets a day off. We learn quotes, and that he was instrumental in the Civil Rights movement. But it wasn't until my graduate studies in Interfaith that I really studied his works and his life.
How he motivated an interfaith coalition to peacefully make change happen in our laws and institutions. How he withstood death threats and direct abuse to stand up for human dignity and racial equality. How he trained others to do the same, leaning on their deep spiritual understanding; and how the Civil Rights movement was grounded in a moral imperative.
The quotes we have and share are supported by actions he took in his lifetime, and was finally killed for. His resistance to our systemic brutality eventually caused his death.
When I read "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." I cannot nicely tuck it into my feel good quote pile. It is a call to action. Our America and our world call all of us to drive out hate. To learn what we need to learn, to read and listen to the stories of people different from us, whoever we are.
Martin Luther King, Jr, his actions and his life, have had a profound effect on me, and motivate me daily as he modeled how peaceful resistance and love overcome hatred and injustice.
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Happy MLK Day, folks. Loving radically, we have a long way to go. One step forward at a time, you and I, together ~ Jacquie |
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. |
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