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Is Anyone Listening?

Take aways from the Special Town Meeting held on Mon, Oct. 24, 2022

Because over 600 signatures were collected to support the meeting, it does not mean 600 voters support the project.

To the gentleman who believes the library is an extension of our school district. Please know if the library had the money the school district has which is 10 million-dollars over the state net required, they would have ½ the funding needed for the new library project as presented.

To the lady who said at some point if your car is falling apart, it is time to buy a new one.

Keep in mind buying the car is not the problem, paying for it is the problem.

To the gentleman that chastised the Finance Committee. They did their job. Assessing the spending practices of the town is well within their authority. It was great to hear them speak up about the anticipated $24 million asking price and why it is unacceptable as is.

To the gentleman that barked at the Board of Selectmen because one member chose to point out an error in the handout given by the library. Selectman Andrade was right to do so.

If the information is incorrect, it should be noted otherwise people would make accusations about “bad” information. Selectman Andrade did his job.

To anyone who verbally abused speakers.

You have no right to do so. If someone is not a town meeting regular, they may not understand protocol. Mocking them with insults of being stupid just shows your ignorance not theirs. continued on next page...

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Inside This Issue Birth Announcement...................26 Business Directory......................69 Church News..............................48 Classifieds...............................68 Club Announcements.................27 Events....................................34 Food & Dining..............................46 Holiday Guide............................59 Letters...................................5 Library......................................

Blanding.......................44 Seekonk.......................40 Obituaries................................65 People.....................................39 Rehoboth COA............................52 Rehoboth Ramblings..................16 Rehoboth Town News.................7 School News..............................56 Seekonk Human Services..........53 Seekonk Town News...................18 Sour Grapes...............................5 State House................................31

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Also, I know it is snarkism, but the next time the School Committee argues decorum with parents at their meetings think about the behavior of a few of their relatives in the audience of the town meeting. Practice what you preach as they say.

It should be said (yet again) that the people of Seekonk need to be more involved with what goes on around us. The finances that support our services townwide need to be looked at closely every year. A speaker said we need to invest in our town. That person is correct, but we already have invested in a brand-new Aitken Elementary School, calling it expansion is a joke, Senior Center and plans are in the works for a DPW Headquarters and South End Fire Station.

If you want these things, you must look at how we are spending money now. Creating debt exclusions over and over is adding to your tax bill. While people will say it is only $40 more per month for the next 20 years it does not consider reassessments done on our property or the economy and business expectations. The businesses in Seekonk pay the biggest portion of our tax revenue. Should they fail, what happens to our debt? Taxes almost never go down.

By the way even though the Chairman of the Library Trustees says there is no café planned for the new building he said there will be a gathering space for people to bring in coffee or whatever and allow them to sit and read in café style chairs and tables. If it walks like a duck………QUACK!!

Thank you to those who endured the long evening. The next Town Meeting is November 14, 2022, at the same place, at the same time.

Doreen Taylor - Seekonk

A Veteran Thank You to Rehoboth

On Veteran’s Day the Nation remembers our veterans. For this we are thankful as Veterans. Please know that, as a small country town, Rehoboth does an outstanding job remembering veterans, not only on Veteran’s Day, but all year round. Our town provides a Veteran Van and has a dedicated Rehoboth Veteran’s Agent, Jake Kramer, a retired combat veteran, who coordinates veteran rides to Veteran Administration (VA) hospital medical appointments. The town allows town Veterans to apply and be selected for the privilege of driving fellow veterans to their appointments. As a Veteran, on behalf of the town veterans, I want to thank Rehoboth for the support to veterans.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk

Hello All ~ I hope the November issue of the Reporter finds you all healthy and safe. As we enter the month of November, this is a friendly reminder that quarterly Real Estate & Property Taxes were due Tuesday, November 1st.

Nov. 8, 2022 (Tuesday) – State Gubernatorial Election

All four precincts will be voting at the Francis Farm Museum Building – 27 Francis Farm Road off of County Street; County Street is off of Route 118. Polls will open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM. Vote by Mail Ballots or Absentee ballots must be returned to the Ballot Drop Box at Town Hall, 340 Anawan Street (Route 118) by 8:00 PM on November 8, 2022 to be counted. Voters cannot drop off “mail in” ballots at the Francis Farm polling location. Mailed ballots must be POSTMARKED by 11-8-22 and received in our office by 5:00 PM on November 12th to be counted.

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Please know before you go to the polls:

Are you registered to vote in the 11-8-2022 Election? Please go to the website below and check your voting status: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/ MyVoterRegStatus.aspx If your voting status is Inactive, please make sure you bring your ID to the polling site to reactivate your voting status.

If you requested a Vote-by-Mail Ballot or Absentee Ballot and mailed or dropped your ballot off at town hall, you will NOT be able to vote in person on Election Day. If you requested a ballot, but did not send your voted ballot back and would like to vote on Election Day, you will need to sign a voter affirmation stating your mailed ballot will not be processed should it be received in our office.

Sample Ballots can be found around Town at the posting locations or online by going to www.RehobothMA.gov and clicking on the Early Voting graphic under “News”.

Direct link: https://www.rehobothma.gov/home/news/last-week-person-early-voting-october31-november-4-and-ballot-question-5-information Information for Questions 1-5 can also be found on the above website. If you would like to hear a detailed discussion on Ballot Question 5, you can view the Monday, October 17, the Board of Selectmen @ https://www.rehobothtv.org/ondemandPlayer?S howID=3884 The discussion on Ballot Question #5 begins around 36- minutes into the video; almost to the end of the meeting. Handouts are also available at the polling location. Thank you all for voting!

10-25-2022 Special Town Meeting

As you know, the Board of Selectmen voted to hold a Fall Town Meeting on October 25, 2022. I would personally like to thank Kathleen Conti, retired Rehoboth Town Clerk, for agreeing to be Temporary Town Clerk at the 10-25 Town Meeting. As Town Clerk, I was also responsible for closing the 10-25-22 In-Person Early Voting session for the 11-8-22 Election and prepare for the next day’s In-Person Early Voting session and unable to be in two places at one time.

The work I needed to do was on the State Computer, which is only accessible from my office at Town Hall. I ended up working until 9:45 that night so by Kathy agreeing to be temporary Town Clerk, the 10/25 Town Meeting could take place while I also honored my legal election requirements for the In-Person Early Voting Sessions.

For your information, every day of In-Person Early voting is a mini election which requires considerable work of both the election workers and town clerk’s office to prepare and update the data necessary so we can have an accurate, safe and secure election.

Thank you, Kathy, for helping us out. Thank you also everyone who stepped up to the plate to help with the Town Meeting, especially the Election Workers, many of whom also worked the 10-25 Early Voting session along with Odete, Mike Viveiros and his staff, Derek Rousseau and Gary Zimmer. You all made the 10-25-22 Town Meeting a success ~ thank you!

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ARTICLE 1: FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

Item # articles1 of

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ARTICLE 3B: FISCAL YEAR 2023 CAPTIAL BUDGET-TOWN-FIRE DEPRTMENT

ARTICLE 3B: FISCAL YEAR 2023 CAPTIAL BUDGET-TOWN-FIRE DEPRTMENT

Voted unanimously to approve the transfer, amended, SUBMITTED BY: BOARD OF SELECTMEN Voted unanimously to approve the transfer, as amended, from Free Cashas a total of $45,000 tofrom fund the Free Cash a total of $45,000 to fund the capital item - Polaris Kodiak Voted by Majority vote to Raise and Appropriate the sum of capital item - Polaris Kodiak 700 CAN AM Ambulance as listed in the warrant.

700 CAN AM Ambulance as listed in the warrant. $345,748 to increase the Fiscal Year 2023 budget lines as printed in the warrant, andOFtoSELECTMEN authorize the Town Accountant to allocate SUBMITTED BY: BOARD Item # Description Department Cost such sums to the appropriate operating budgets.

2 Polaris Kodiak 700 CAN AM Ambulance Fire Department $45,000 Voted ARTICLE

by Majority vote to2: RaiseAUTHORIZATION and Appropriate the sum of $345,748 to increase Fiscal Year 2023 TO PAYtheBILLS budget lines as printed in the warrant, and to authorize the Town Accountant to allocate such sums to the appropriate operating budgets. OF A PRIOR YEAR ARTICLE 4: TO AMEND BOARD OF HEALTH-TRANSFER STATION OFFSET RECEIPTS

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ARTICLE 4: TO AMEND BOARD OF HEALTH-

ARTICLE 2: AUTHORIZATION BILLS OF A PRIOR YEAR Voted unanimouslyTO to PAY authorize payments of Fiscal Year 2022 SUBMITTED BY: BOARD OF HEALTH TRANSFER STATION OFFSET RECEIPTS SUBMITTED BY: BOARD OF SELECTMEN bills, as listed in the Warrant, that were submitted to the Town after SUBMITTED BOARD to amend Article 5 BY: from the 2022 AnnualOF TownHEALTH Meeting “Offset Receipts” for the the closing of Fiscal Year 22 and to Raise and Appropriate $4,135.71 Voted by Majority Vote Voted to authorize payments of Fiscal Year 2022 bills, as listed in the Warrant, that weresolid waste Voted byfacility Majority Vote to Article 5 from the 2022 Annual handling and recycling areaamend from $158,000 to $148,700. to unanimously fund the same. submitted to the Town after the closing of Fiscal Year 22 and to Raise and Appropriate $4,135.71 to fund Town Meeting “Offset Receipts” for the solid waste handling facility the same. ARTICLE 3: FISCAL YEAR 2023 CAPTIAL recycling area from $158,000 Theand 10-25-22 Special Town Meeting adjourned at 8:43to PM$148,700. with 127 voters present.

BUDGET-TOWN The 10-25-22 Special Town Meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM with ARTICLE 3: FISCAL YEAR 2023 CAPTIAL BUDGET-TOWN 127 voters present.

SUBMITTED BY: BOARD OF SELECTMEN 2022 Dog License Reminders SUBMITTED BY:unanimously, BOARD OF SELECTMEN Voted to divide the question into two separate items (#1 and #2) as presented in the warrant under Article 3 Dog License Reminders mailed reminders, numerous monthly reminders in the Rehoboth Reporter, and Voted unanimously, to divide the questionArticle into two separate items (#1 and #2) as presented in the warrantUnfortunately, after four 2022 into two separate items; 3-A Forestry and article 3-B Fire Unfortunately, after four mailed reminders, under Article 3 into two separate items; Article 3-A Forestry and article 3-B Fire Department: reminder phone calls from our office and the Animal Control Officer, Rob numerous Johnson, we aremonthly required to mail Department: reminders in the Rehoboth Reporter, and reminder phone calls

non-criminal citations to those residents who have not paid their April 1, 2022 dog license fees. $25from our office and the Animal Control Officer, Rob Johnson, we Citations will begin going out after Thanksgiving. If you received a citation, please make sure your dogs are required to mail non-criminal citations to those residents who havehave a validnot rabiespaid certificate andApril send or1, bring your licensing fees to town hall as$25-Citations soon as possible. We Voted by two-thirds vote (as determined by the Moderator-only their 2022 dog license fees.

Voted by two-thirds vote (as determined by the Moderator-only one voter standing in question of the thebegin 1,918 Doggoing Ownersout who after have renewed their dog’s 2022Iflicenses.

Out of 2,320aregistered dogs in one voter standing in question of the verdict of the Chair) to table thank will Thanksgiving. you received citation,

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ARTICLE 3A: FISCAL YEAR 2023 CAPTIAL BUDGET-TOWN-FORESTRY

verdict of the Chair) to table Article 3-A – (Tabled the transfer from Capital Stabilization a total of Article 3-Athe–Capital (Tabled transfer please make sure your dogs have a valid rabies certificate and send $290,000 to fund Item -the Garage Structure.)from Capital Stabilization a total of $290,000 to fund the Capital Item - Garage Structure.) or bring your licensing fees to town hall as soon as possible. We thank the 1,918 Dog Owners who have renewed their dog’s 2022 Item # Description Department Cost licenses. Out of 2,320 registered dogs in Rehoboth, we currently 1 2500 Sq. Ft. Garage Structure Forestry $290,000 have 402 license renewals outstanding.

Please register your dog(s) either online, ARTICLE 3B: FISCAL YEAR 2023 CAPTIAL BUDGET-TOWN-FIRE DEPRTMENT by mail, or in person to avoid any future late fees. Thank you!

Voted unanimously to approve the transfer, as amended, from Free Cash a total of $45,000 to fund the capital item - Polaris Kodiak 700 CAN AM Ambulance as listed in the warrant.

Item # Description 2 Polaris Kodiak 700 CAN AM Ambulance

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Cost $45,000

ARTICLE 4: TO AMEND BOARD OF HEALTH-TRANSFER STATION OFFSET RECEIPTS SUBMITTED BY: BOARD OF HEALTH

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Voted by Majority Vote to amend Article 5 from the 2022 Annual Town Meeting “Offset Receipts” for the solid waste handling facility and recycling area from to $148,700.

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Just a reminder, Town Offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022 to observe Veteran’s Day and Thursday, November 24th for Thanksgiving Day. In addition to Thanksgiving Day, Town Offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 23rd and remain closed on Friday, November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving.

Please Thank A Veteran

Please take a moment on Veteran’s Day (Friday, November 11) to think about and thank the Veterans in your life, along with all the other Veterans for their dedication, service, and sacrifice for our Country. I thank you all!

Finally, Odete and I would like to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. Have a healthy and safe November. I look forward to chatting with you again in December.

Sincerely, Laura

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If you need help booking the on-line appointment, please call us at 508-252-5947 ext.

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Both the routine ‘flu and the Senior HD quadrivalent ‘flu vaccines are available. Please be aware that if you would like to receive both vaccines at one time, you may safely do so.

However, if you want to wait between each vaccine, you must allow 30 days.

Our First Annual Health and Wellness Fair was a success. We had over 200 people attend. Though we had a wonderful opportunity to introduce the Public Health Nurses’ office and its purpose to our town residents, there is no doubt that the food from Vino’s, Rehoboth House of Pizza and The Ice cream Barn, the hay and fire engine ride and the outdoor games where a huge draw. We hope to see more of you at the 2nd Annual Health and wellness fair next October! 😊 I’d like to thanks all of the following people for their help and support as we planned and hosted our first fair: Stephanie Reis, Assistant Public Health Nurse; Cassandra Farren MSN student, Walden University; Deb Arruda, Town Administrator & Lisa Cabral, Town Treasurer; Their 2 daughters’ who helped with whatever they were asked to do, in particular with face painting! (thanks George and Steve for being such good sports!!); Jake Kramer from the Veteran’s Affairs Office; Bob Caron, Senior Center member and carpenter; Linna Sherman, Director of the COA; Bradley Marshall, literature for SHINE, SNAP and housing and fuel assistance programs (He and his spouse are off travelling India for a few weeks; we wish them well!); Selectman Lenny Mills; Selectman George Solas; Chairman Skip Vadnais; Eric Hamel; Rehoboth PD Sgt. Craig Forget, K-9 Officer Dave Aguiar, Officer Jeff Perry and Stg. Doug Brown; Rehoboth EMS & Rehoboth FD- FD and EMS, I am sorry I don’t have all your names, but know we are very, very grateful to you all also! Lt. Randy Larraviee who provided fire engine rides for the children and helped with Hay Rides; Brian from the DA’s office; Brennan from the Sherriff’s department; Mr. Neil Harrington; Ladies from the Senior Center Sewing Club; Cheryl Sulma-Mason, Belly dancing; Kate Pino, (from Hattie Ide Chaffee) Zumba & fall prevention teaching; Kelly Brophy, Drums Alive; Daisy Gilmore, Watercolor Demonstration; Jamie McGuire Tia Chi; Nick Burns, Music; Owen Hamel & Kate Day, ice cream scoopers; Vino’s Restaurant; Rehoboth House of Pizza; The Ice Cream Barn

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Nurse’s Office (1p-2p) (except for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) My sincerest thanks to all, And so, I’ll conclude with our wishes for a healthy and happy Thanksgiving, we will write again in December!

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Historic Home and Structure Markers Would Make for a Permanent and Memorable Christmas Gift this Holiday Season

The Rehoboth Historical Commission strives to preserve the wonderful history of Rehoboth, and to help bring awareness of the history of our town to its citizens. Rehoboth is filled with old homes, barns, and other historical structures, some dating back to the 1600s. Many have preserved their originality, while others have been updated to more conform to modern times. No matter the condition of the home, or structure, the history provides the building with personality, and makes for a meaningful property.

To celebrate these historical structures, the Rehoboth Historical Commission has created an application for property owners whose home or historic building date prior to 1901 and would like to have their property recognized. The attractive 9 x 12-inch marker will contain the name given to the property, the approximate date of construction, and the seal of the Rehoboth Historical Commission.

The marker and application process will not place the house or building onto any historical register or affect it in any way. It is simply a way to give recognition and to celebrate the old home, barn, or building. An example of the marker, along with applications, may be found at both the Goff Memorial Hall/Blanding Library on Bay State Road and the Rehoboth Town Hall. The application may also be downloaded from the town website and may be found under the “Boards & Committees” tab and then “Historical Commission”.

The cost of the marker is one hundred dollars and will cover the cost of the sign, and extra proceeds will be used for historical education and programs. These markers afford a great opportunity to have an historic home or structure properly recognized and to show our community how many beautiful antique homes and buildings survive in our historic town of Rehoboth.

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As in past years, there will be gift request “snowflake” boards located around town, as well as gift collection boxes. Our “snowflakes” (gift requests) boards and boxes will be placed November 18 at the following locations: Anawan Cleansers, Rehoboth Post Office, Blanding Library, and Chartley Store. Additional collection boxes will be located at: Vino’s Restaurant, J&J Materials, RDL Equipment, & ReMax. Please check our website (www.rehobothblizzardofgiving. org ) for further information on adopting children/families, “snowflake” board locations, gift collection box locations. Another way to provide support is by providing gift cards and tax-deductible monetary donations. Checks should be made out to “Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc.” and mailed to Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Attn: Cathy Edington, 61 Reservoir Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769.

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As always, we are grateful for our wonderful Rehoboth community support! Your generosity allows us to continue to serve our Rehoboth families with children in need. As always, we welcome your participation and support of our mission, we are a 501-c3 nonprofit.

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter News As of this writing, the Rehoboth Animal Shelter is the temporary home of several cats and one dog. Augusta is a pleasant adult cat, a large fluffy tabby with white bib and paws. She looks like a Maine Coon except for her oddly crumpled-looking ears. Augusta is spayed, vaccinated, and combo-tested negative.

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Rehoboth Events Committee Presents 2022 Fall Porch Decorating Contest

The Rehoboth Events Committee hosted the 3rd annual Fall Porch Decorating Contest 2022 this month. The participants truly staged some spectacular displays in one of two categories, Traditional Fall Decor and Halloween. The displays included motion-activated speaking animatronic figures, simulated smoke & fire, a troupe of dancing skeletons and elaborate, haunted graveyards. The fall decorations while not as elaborate, displayed design elegance, artistry and creativity. In many homes this event has become a seasonal favorite in Rehoboth, with whole families working together to stage their special display.

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Debt Exclusion Vote for Bristol-Plymouth November 8th

By Joe Siegel On November 8, Rehoboth voters will be asked to approve a debt exclusion to pay for the $305 million Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School construction. The building project was approved last March. Although the project was rejected in Rehoboth, there were enough votes for passage in the member communities which included Berkley, Bridgewater, Dighton, Middleborough, Raynham, and Taunton. There were 3,353 “yes” votes in favor of a new building, while 3,047 voted “no.” The total “yes” votes amounted to 52.4 percent of the vote.

Selectman Michael Deignan said the cost to the town would be $550,000 for the first year. If the debt exclusion is not approved, the money would have to be taken from town services. Deignan said the $550,000 number would fluctuate every year depending on the number of students from Rehoboth attending Bristol-Plymouth.

“That $550,000 would be split among all the homeowners and all the businesses in Rehoboth that pay property taxes,” Deignan explained. “The person with a $300,000 house is going to pay a lot less than somebody with a $600,000 house or a million dollar house.”

The property tax increase will last for 30 years. “As an entity, the Board of Selectmen takes no position one way or the other on whether you should vote for or against the debt exclusion,” Deignan said. “We simply want people to be aware of what a ‘yes’ vote means and what a ‘no’ vote means.”

The Massachusetts School Building Authority provided authorization for a Project Funding Agreement for the Bristol-Plymouth project in September 2021. The agreement includes reimbursement of 62.25 percent of eligible project costs up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $125, 569, 759 toward construction of a modern Bristol-Plymouth school facility.

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By Joe Siegel Town officials are hoping to establish a new health board. The group will consist of two members with professional experience in medicine and public health, the chairperson of the Board of Health, the chairperson of the Council on Aging Board of Directors, two at large members, and the administrator of Human Services.

Non-voting members would be the COA Director, the Public Health Nurse, the Health Agent, and Veterans Officer.

Rehoboth Selectmen chairman Skip Vadnais said he felt the new health board was important “in protecting this community and reaching out to the community, not just our elderly but all the people who are disadvantaged.”

Rachel Smith, chairperson of the Board of Health, noted “a lack of communication” when the subject was discussed at the October 3 meeting. “Not knowing anything about what’s going on, I found it disturbing,” Smith said. Vadnais told Smith she was invited to the meeting to discuss her responsibilities under Massachusetts General Law. The purpose of the group is to handle any crises which may arise down the road, Vadnais added. “If there’s an emergency, whatever it could be, that we have the structure in place that is going to handle it. We’re not going to get blindsided again.”

Rehoboth Selectmen Consider Junk Bylaw

By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen may propose a new town bylaw regulating how long residents can leave unwanted items outdoors.

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The website Environmental Working Group (https://act.ewg.org) notes: “PFAS, the family of compounds including Teflon, is found not only in pots and pans but also in the blood of people around the world, including 99 percent of Americans. PFAS chemicals pollute water, do not break down, and remain in the environment and people for decades. Some scientists call them “forever chemicals.”

Approximately 300 truckloads of sewage sludge were dumped by a company called EarthSource last March. Materne told the Reporter that DEP and the Commission have agreed to divide the responsibilities. “They will handle EarthSource, we will oversee the restoration once the material is removed and clear of any POSSIBLE toxins,” Materne noted. “The lab has yet to send the final test results even though DEP paid a considerable amount to expedite the testing. We do not know if there even is a high level of toxins.”

The DEP had tested the sludge because of the huge size of the alteration of wetlands, which ended up being seven acres.

Two samples were taken. “There are other chemicals outside of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in that sludge and in that area,” Water Commissioner Joseph Nunes said last August.

Materne explained DEP has been waiting for comments from the Department of Agriculture since the property was also in the APR program. “Once DEP hears from them and has the lab results, the material should start leaving,” Materne added. “It will take longer for the material to leave than it took to bring in. We don’t want careless removal methods to make the situation worse.”

Tish Vadnais, a member of the Water Commission and the Agricultural Commission, complained about a lack of communication at a Board of Selectmen meeting. The two commissions, along with the Planning Board and the Board of Health, attended a special meeting on August 9 with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the dumping of the sludge and the potential impact on groundwater.

“We haven’t had an update because every week we’re expecting that answer to come with the test,” Selectman Rob Johnson said. “Once that’s here, then everybody’s going to know everything.” Johnson told Vadnais about the 17 wells which tested negative for PFAS. “That information has not been forwarded to any of the groups that sat here and asked the Conservation Commission to pass that on,” Vadnais said.

“We all agreed that we all need to be on the same page and we’re not on any page whatsoever.”

“We’ll correct it,” Johnson replied.

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by Joe Siegel Voters at a special town meeting last month opted to delay a vote on a new 2500 square foot garage for the forestry department.

The appropriation requested was $290,000. The garage was to have been located between the Old Town Hall on Peck Street and the animal shelter.

“It makes the property less valuable,” said former selectman Jim Muri. “It just makes so much more sense to put all those functionalities - the highway department, the building department, and everything else, clustered in one close area so that you can work with one another.”

“Building the building is going to have to be done,” said Selectman Robert Johnson, who is the head of the Forestry Department.

“Over at town hall, it makes sense right now.

There’s fields over there that are used by the town, front fields, back fields, we dump the chips over there, we dump the logs over there,” Johnson explained. “We definitely can’t fit inside the building that is there now (on Anawan St.)” A new $45,000 ambulance for the fire department was approved, along with funding for three part-time facilities management personnel. “That’s really only one part-time facilities person that’s an employee of the town,” said Selectman Michael Deignan.

“The other two people are what we call seasonal workers that come in to do extra jobs on a part-time basis as needed.”

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Rehoboth Residents Concerned About Speeding

by Joe Siegel Several residents expressed their frustration Monday about motorists speeding on town roads, particularly Homestead Avenue.

Police Chief James Trombetta noted there have been 9 accidents on that roadway this year. “We do get a lot of calls, as far as people not stopping for stop signs, four-way intersections, and so forth,” Trombetta said, noting some of the accidents were due to snowy and icy roads.

“We can’t slow everybody down, but if you have what I call a ‘nuisance’ driver, that probably lives on Homestead ave,” Trombetta said. “I would encourage anybody, call the police station, give them the information. I am not encouraging people to stand out at their mailbox and just arbitrarily write down license plates and say ‘this car was speeding.’”

One resident said the corner of Perryville Road and Homestead was “a deathtrap going forward.” Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais, who lives off of Homestead Avenue, suggested possibly reducing the speed limit on some roads.“We can declare that certain roads are not safe at 40 mph,” Vadnais added.

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Rehoboth Ramblings

by Leslie Patterson

It’s Only Natural young. My wisecracking nephew has a catch phrase for this type of program: “babies eating babies.”

Some predators such as eagles will have two chicks engaged in a Darwinian survival of the fittest where the parents give all the food to the strongest one until the weakling dies. Sometimes the survivor will eat his/her sibling if food is in short supply. Yes, this is the way nature works. Yes, the photography is often amazing.

I know that but I don’t really want to watch it. I am always rooting for the impala to get away from the lion, even though lions have to eat too.

Then there is the problem of snakes. I am severely snake-phobic and can’t even stand to watch one slither across a TV screen.

This is a concern when watching programs about the desert. Keep that remote handy for fast-forwarding.

The more whimsical nature programs show only the lighter side of animal behavior. I’m thinking of programs such as David Attenborough’s wonderful show about those colorful male birds of paradise in the jungles of New Guinea and their wild and wacky mating dances.

People are so fascinated by wild animals on film that they seem to forget that life is not a Disney movie. Videos that are always popular show some hapless (not to mention stupid) tourist being chased and sometimes gored by a bison/buffalo at Yellowstone because they got to close to it. It would seem obvious that this huge powerful horned animal could hurt if not kill you if it wanted to.

Regarding the name of this impressive beast, I agree with whoever said that while these animals may actually be bison, it’s just a lot more fun to say buffalo.

The only time I’ve been close to possibly dangerous wild animals was at the visitor center at Shark Valley in the Everglades. It’s named for the nearby estuary Shark River because people come there to see alligators up close, not to find sharks. Our tour group FIREWOOD AVAILABLE was just standing on the trail listening to the park ranger as various alligators ambled around nearby, ignoring everyone.

Living in a heavily wooded area, it’s possible to see wildlife in your own backyard on a regular basis.

Deer are everywhere these days, so it’s really important to drive more carefully on country roads, especially at dawn and dusk.

We recently saw a doe with three fawns. I didn’t know that a deer could raise three little beating around the bush! Best prices to fit your budget. ones in one season. But I could do without hearing coyotes off in the distance (may they stay there) and I hope that no black bears make their way to this corner of our state.

My favorite real-life nature scene recently was provided by a very assertive squirrel that got into a pumpkin we had left in the yard by a tree. It managed to claw and bite out a rather large hole in the side of the pumpkin and with its head deep inside the pumpkin and tail sticking out, it was busily digging out pumpkin seeds, gorging on some and then “burying” other seeds under some damp leaves. He or she didn’t take lightly to competition from other squirrels either. Watching the great pumpkin caper was lots of fun. Then a lone turkey walked by to check out the scene. Maybe the statue of St. Francis under the tree was attracting References available upon request all the wildlife.

I’ve watched a lot of nature shows over the past couple of years, whether on PBS or a streaming service, and they are all starting to look alike. First it starts with ice melting as winter turns to spring, then we have, naturally, summer, fall, and back to winter.

Hibernating animals such as bears have to bulk up in the summer to make it through all those months where they are deeply asleep and living off their body fat. Sometimes during the worst of winter, I think “lucky them.”

There are two kinds of nature documentaries, the ultra-realistic and the more whimsical. The first type follows predators on the hunt where they may or may not catch their prey. If they do get a meal, this will be shown in all its gory details. Often, a mother predator (lion, wolf, eagle, etc.) will be shown killing the offspring of her prey (bite-size snacks you might say) to feed to her own

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Looking Back… to Old-Fashioned Thanksgivings

By Phyllis Dupere Many of us heard the story about the First Thanksgiving from family members and in the lower grades at school. The Pilgrims and the Native Americans dined together on wild turkey, fish, ducks and geese, venison, corn, onions and chestnuts. Fruits and berries were a tasty dessert. It wasn’t a quick run to the grocery store for this meal to come to fruition. After a successful 1621 growing season, all gathered for a three day “festival” of sorts, knowing that they had a sufficient harvest, large enough to celebrate and still have ample provisions to last through the following spring. It did take a community to prepare the foods.

Was it a feast or just a simple meal shared by many thankful people? I think it was a little of each.

Moving ahead to 1863, President Abraham Lincoln announced that the first “official” Thanksgiving holiday would be celebrated on Thursday, November 26, 1863. On Thanksgiving Day 1924, Macy’s Christmas Parade (now known as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade) offered marching bands, floats, and animals. Santa was in the last float, symbolically bringing in the Christmas season. The parade has grown in size and its route has been altered slightly since its beginning. Currently, the route is approximately two and one-half miles long, terminating in front of Macy’s flagship department store on 34th Street at Herald Square. Santa, now with a bit more fanfare and confetti, still brings in the Christmas season.

Many in the Rehoboth area raised their own chickens and turkeys, having weekly chicken or turkey dinners. Leftovers from that meal were salvaged, bones were put in kettles of water over the fire in the hearth (or in later years on the gas stove) to become chicken (or turkey) stew or soup. Chicken were the more popular fowl, as they were smaller and easier to raise. Wild turkeys were hunted in the fall. During the past few years, large numbers of wild turkeys have once again returned to town and can be seen roosting on roof tops and walking through our yards.

As electricity entered homes, preparation and cooking methods changed. Food could be purchased ahead of time and kept cold. No longer was food kept in the “ice box”, it now was kept in the electric refrigerator or freezer. Preparing for the Thanksgiving Day Dinner began with a “To Do” list which got longer by the day.

The first and most important thing to do was to call either Warren’s Turkey Farm on Winthrop Street, in the current vicinity Winthrop Commons on Route 44 or Munroe’s Turkey Farm, now Munroe Feed & Grain at 200 Fairview Avenue to order the turkey, if you did not raise your own. The shopping list, groceries and other food items, was rather similar year after year. Household chores included a thorough cleaning of all rooms, washing, starching and ironing the white linen tablecloth, getting the enamel roasting pan and racks out of the closet (it was used twice a year-once for the Thanksgiving and again for the Christmas, which sometimes held a roast in place of a turkey), and putting the two leaves in the dining room table to accommodate the company that was invited to join the family.

“Don’t forget to use the “good” dishes and crystal goblets…we’re having company.” How many of us now use aluminum foil pans to cook the turkey in and set the table with a colorful plastic tablecloth and festive paper plates and cups?

The Thanksgiving meal itself has always had numerous side dishes with many regional favorites intermingled with cultural and traditional sides. Along with the roast turkey, most families served potatoes, winter squash, stuffing, ang gravy. Times have changed… many turkeys are now cooked outdoors, not on a spit, but in a turkey fryer. Is it stuffing or dressing that is served with your turkey?

Varieties of bread stuffing are very popular, yet a New England twist includes oysters in the mix. And don’t forget the cranberry sauce. So many options: canned (jellied or whole), ground, raw cranberries mixed with oranges, lemon and sugar, or cooked, whole cranberries with sugar and spices added.

My favorite? A turkey, pork dressing, and butternut squash sandwich, with a dribbling of gravy before the top slice of bread is added. Happy Thanksgiving!

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November will be a busy month as we will have the State Election, Fall Town meeting, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.

I was recently wondering what the origins of Town Meetings were in New England.

What I found out was that Massachusetts’s residents began holding Town Meetings over 350 years ago, shortly after the Puritans arFlorice Craig rived from England, seeking liberty.

One reason that Massachusetts’s colonists revolted against Great Britain was the British attempt to ban most Town Meetings except by permission. In 1774, British Soldiers tried to stop a Salem Town Meeting in progress, but the citizens barred the door of their town house and continued to meet.

LEE On the American Revolution’s first day of fighting, members of the Lexington militia gathered on the town common at around 2:00 in the morning on April 19, 1775. There they held an impromptu open-air Town Meeting to “consult what might be done” about the British soldiers marching from Boston.

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On October 24, 2022 the Town held a Special Town Election to see if the Town would appropriate $24 million to fund the construction of a new Public Library. There were over 600 in attendance. The auditorium was full so we had to utilize the gym as an overflow room. The vote was 405 in favor and 207 opposed. The vote did not pass as it needed a 2/3 majority to pass to spark a special ballot question election. I want to thank everyone who came out to vote.

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Annual Fall Town Meeting - November 14, 2022

The Town Meeting will be held 7pm, Monday November 14 at 261 Arcade Ave. Seekonk High School auditorium.

The warrant will be available to look at on the Town Web site: www.seekonk-ma.gov or if you want a copy, please come to the Town Hall we will gladly give you a copy. They will also be handed out as you go into the meeting.

Hope to see everyone turn out for this important town meeting.

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The Seekonk Senior Center is reaching out to families who may need a Thanksgiving dinner basket, or a Christmas dinner basket. If you, or someone you know is in need please give the Senior Center a call at (508) 336-8772 and they will assist you in this wonderful giving back to the community program. The deadline to sign up for Thanksgiving is November 16 and Christmas deadline is December 15.

They will also be doing several other wonderful programs: Adopting a family for Christmas and Sponsor a Senior. For more information on how you can adopt a family or Senior in need please call the Senior Center.

Seekonk Annual Tree Lighting Event will be held December 3, 2022. 5:00pm- 8:00pm at the Seekonk Town Hall, 100 Peck Street.

The tree lighting will be at 6:00pm.

There will be ice skating by the playground starting a Noon 8:00pm. (some skates will be available to borrow) There will be musical entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus arriving in a fire engine. There will also be Holiday themed activities and crafts, hot cocoa, cookies and refreshments. It’s a wonderful time for people of all ages and a great way to kick off the Holiday Season. There are many in need in our community please don’t forget your canned good contributions for Doorways Food Pantry.

The Annual Seekonk Town Election 2023

The Annual Seekonk Town Election 2023 will be held Monday April 3, 2023. Nomination papers for offices up for election will be available mid-December in the Town Clerk’s office.

You must obtain a minimum of 50 signatures from voters registered in Seekonk. A street address) not a P.O. Box is required from each person signing your papers.

Elected positions available in 2023:

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• One seat for the Planning Board (5-year term) • One seat for the School Committee (3-year term) • One seat for Town Clerk (3-year term) • One seat for Water Commission (3-year term) Town Hall will be closed on November 11th to celebrate Veteran’s Day. Please take a moment to think about and thank a veteran for their dedication, service and sacrifice for our Country.

The Town Hall hours for the week of Thanksgiving is as follows: Monday & Tuesday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Wednesday 8:30AM – 12:30PM Thursday & Friday – Closed Lorraine and I wish everyone a Thanksgiving filled with health, laughter, family, friendship and of course great food.

Winter Wear and Coat Drive for Families in Need

Angels’ Care Closet and Seekonk Schools Collecting Winter Wear for Families in Need

Angels’ Care Closet Inc. of Seekonk, MA will be hosting a drive October 31 – November 14 at each Seekonk School to collect new or gently used winter wear including mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, as well as coats, jackets, boots, and thermal/warm clothing to distribute to local families in need and children in transitional housing.

We will also be collecting new underwear and socks.

We’d like to thank the Seekonk Transitions Academy for their support in running the drive, as well as the Aitken and Martin Elementary PTOs, and Hurley Middle School PTO for their support.

Distribution details will be made available at a later date. Any questions, please email angelscarecloset@gmail.com or contact our Facebook Page Angels’ Care Closet.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Holds Food Drive for Food Pantries in Seekonk and Rehoboth

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The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel church conducted a food drive for the benefit of the food pantries in Seekonk and Rehoboth.

The volunteers and clients of the Doorways food pantry wish to thank the parishioners of Our Lady of Mt Carmel church for the generous outpouring of food and cash donations in the recent food drive. Your gifts support many Seekonk residents in need of a helping hand, and the food thus provided will grace the dinner tables of homes throughout Seekonk for weeks to come. We feel that the dignity of our client shoppers is affirmed by their ability to choose the food items that they receive, and these food drives provide them with a choice in the brands and flavors to select from. Your donations are a boon to our mission and a blessing to our neighbors.

With inflation raging, the number of households served by Doorways is increasing weekly. Happily, our shoppers continue to be supported in hard times by the generosity of their neighbors.

Over seventy families rely on Doorways on a regular basis, and Doorways relies on people like the parishioners of OLMC. Our gratitude is boundless - we are humbled by your support, awed by your generosity, and hopeful for the future. We give thanks for all you do. God bless you all.

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Remembering Our Veterans and Military Service Members

The EPVMER2021 committee, again this year, encourages sending a greeting card and/or letter to a veteran or an active service member you know. Or address it “to any veteran” and mail it to your church, or to the Volunteer Office, VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI. 02908. The VA Medical Center welcomes cards (birthday, get well, thinking of you) all year round.

Or mail to the RI Veterans Community, 480 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI 02809. Let them know their military efforts are not forgotten and they are appreciated.

Read more about the contributions of many of our veterans and military members on the E. Prov. Military Service Honor Roll. View visual tributes of the honor roll as well as photos and video taken at the E. P. Veterans Memorial Expressway double Re-dedication event held last Nov. 2021. https://sites.google.com/view/epvmer2021 No internet? View it on the computers at the public library.

Biographies of the veterans with individual war memorials in E. P. have been written. Last call to reach their families! A new list of relatives is posted. If you recognize a relative’s name, please ask that person to contact epvme @ hotmail. com ASAP to pre-view and edit the bio. This collection will be finalized soon so it can be printed in 2023.

Thank you, veterans and military service members, for your service to our country!

Trash Bans & Recycling Info from The Seekonk Recycling Committee

As we head into November, the Seekonk Recycling Committee would like to call attention to a few important updates and happenings. You may be aware that November 15th is America Recycles Day, and we hope to have some new programming on Seekonk channel TV-9.

You probably don’t know that as of November 1st, it is now illegal to put clothing/textiles and mattresses in the trash here in Massachusetts. The DPW is working with MEGA on how handling procedures will change as far as disposal of mattresses, and more information will be communicated when we have it confirmed.

Please visit the Recycling Information page at www.Seekonk-MA. gov for more information about how to properly dispose or recycle products in Seekonk.

As for textiles, there are Bay State Textile collection bins located at the Seekonk DPW building on Taunton Ave/Lake St, Martin & Aitken Elementary Schools, Hurley Middle School and Seekonk High School. These bins can be used for both gently used clothing, shoes and textiles (towels, bedding, etc) that are good enough to be reused, as well as items that are ripped, torn, stained or otherwise too worn out for reuse-but please don’t include anything wet, dirty or moldy.

These items not suitable for reuse get recycled into new products such as insulation or packaging. If you’re able to package the worn out items separately and mark them for recycling, it’s appreciated but not required.

There are also many organizations in the area that accept clothing and textiles, such as Angels Care Closet, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Savers, Goodwill, and other collection bins such as PlanetAid. These organizations also have procedures in place for sorting out goods that are too worn out for resale, and are supposed to be recycling them.

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While you’re sorting things around your home for donation or recycling, instead of paying to put them in your trash, the Recycling Committee would also like to make residents aware that we are collecting hundreds of other common household items that normally end up in the trash, and recycling them with Terracycle. The list is growing, but currently we’re collecting items such as toothbrushes, pens and art supplies, deodorant tubes, air fresheners, razors, baby food packaging, pet food bags, spray and pump tops and so much more. If you’re interested in a full list of accepted items or if you have items to recycle, please send a message to the Recycling Committee on Facebook for more information.

Yard Waste Collection in Seekonk

The autumn curbside collection of yard waste for residents of Seekonk will occur from October 17 until December 2, 2022. The collection by the Dept. of Public Works will take place and correspond with the normal day of the week for your trash pickup.

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2nd Annual “Celebrate Seekonk Day” a Success On Saturday, October 1st the Seekonk Cultural Council sponsored the second “Celebrate Seekonk Day” held at the Seekonk Public Library. It was a day set aside to celebrate the history, culture, and creativity of Seekonk. The event was free and open to the public with entertainment, talks, and activities to attract all ages and interests.

There was a fun and engaging performance by local Grammy Award winner Bill Harley, a spirited Pocanoket Tribe presentation, sample spotlight performances by the Hurley Middle School Band members, a local Seekonk history author talk, shadow puppets for pre-schoolers, creative Kindness Rock painting, fanciful face painting, “Why I Love Seekonk” Wings, The Community Quilt display and more!

A popular part of the day, was a diverse popup art gallery featuring two and three-dimensional artwork from the Seekonk Artist Network, and collaborative student work representing all the schools in town.

Bill Clark, the chairperson for the Seekonk CulHMS Band Members Face & Rock Painting tural Council stated that, “The success of this day truly showed how the many aspects of our town can pull together for a special event. The Selectmen’s office, the Public Works Department, the Senior Center, town offices and committees, the Residential & Commercial Quality First cooperation of the town’s art teachers, and the Seekonk Public Licensed & Insured Call 401.473.4249 School Department, the incredible and generous support of the Seekonk Public Library, and the dedicated members of the Seekonk Cultural Council, all joined together to celebrate our hometown of Seekonk!”

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Seekonk Selectmen Dismayed After Library Vote

By Joe Siegel The Seekonk Board of Selectmen expressed their frustrations following the rejection of a new public library at the October 24 town meeting. The project would have cost a total of $24 million.

There were over 600 in attendance at the Seekonk High School auditorium. The vote was 405 in favor and 207 opposed. A twothirds majority was required for passage, but fell three votes short.

Every member of the Seekonk Board of Selectmen voted in favor of the project. Town Administrator Shawn Cadime had also voiced his support.

Last July, the Library had been awarded a $7.3 million grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for the construction of a new building.

Michael Durkay, chairman of the Library Board of Trustees, said the grant was “provisional”, which meant the voters would have had to approve the grant at a special election to be held before January 9, 2023.

Selectman Michael Healy noted the cost of $3 million to perform maintenance on the library at 410 Newman Avenue. “We now know that there’s a building that potentially looks like we’re going to be keeping for a period of time now,” Healy said. “I think we need to start taking some steps in putting some money into that building to get it at least in better shape than it is now.”

“It’s a shame that after being there all night, and getting a vote out of 612 people, that three votes shy of all that work that was done, (it could’ve gone to the ballot for a town-wide vote),” said Selectman David Andrade.

“It was three votes, right,” said Chairman Justin Sullivan. “I bet those three people that left (the meeting) early wished they had stayed now.”

Some members of the board have been blasted on social media for their position on the issue.

“Election season is coming,” Healy said. “We read off openings on boards and committees every single week. Please step up. If you have all the answers and think you can do better than any one of us, feel free.”

Seekonk Selectmen Consider Options for Old Town Hall

By Joe Siegel The Seekonk Board of Selectmen is considering what actions to take regarding the Old Town Hall on Taunton Avenue. The building, which had been used for the police department, has been unoccupied for many years.

In 2018, Selectmen Old Town Hall designated the task of determining the building’s value to members of the town’s Historical commission and the Community Preservation Committee.

John Alves, a member of the Old Town Hall Building Study Committee, said the property could be used by various organizations. Alves also suggested using it as a place for voting instead of Seekonk High School.

“This really is the first piece of real Seekonk history that we have,” explained Dave Sullivan, another member of the committee.

“To let it go, to tear it down, really would be a shame and would not be honoring our past.”

November 2022 The Reporter The property had been sold to the Seaconke Wampanoags for $55 in 2014. The tribe had intended to convert the building into a cultural and meeting center. Those plans fell through and now the town owns the building again.

A total of $100,000 has already been spent from the town’s community preservation fund in order to prepare the building for the historic register.

“It’s a beautiful building and it speaks to the history of the town,” Chairman Justin Sullivan said at Wednesday’s meeting.

Sullivan noted the town had already invested in other historic properties, such as the Medeiros farm, purchased with CPC funds.

“I don’t want to spend any residential tax dollars on renovating (the Old Town Hall),” Sullivan said, adding the town should sell the surplus properties and give the proceeds to the senior citizens to offset their tax payments.

Selectman Michael Healy said the town has not done enough to maintain their buildings. He believes the Old Town Hall could serve a purpose, as long as it’s properly maintained.

“We really need to do at least the basics to maintain that building so it doesn’t deteriorate any more than (it already has),” Healy added.

New Aitken Principal Sets His Sights High

By Joe Siegel

David Graf has been serving as principal of Aitken Elementary School since July 1. Graf started at Aitken in July 2018 as the assistant principal and later served as the interim principal following former principal John Haidemenos’ retirement last January.

“It’s really interesting to carve it out and make it my own,” Graf explained. “It’s been great.

There’s definitely a lot to the job. There’s more responsibility.

You’re in charge of a lot more things. The Aitken staff, the parents, the students, it’s a wonderDavid Graf ful school.”

Graf was previously an assistant principal at schools in New Bedford and Bellingham. In addition, he spent approximately seven years working as a guidance counselor in Fall River at the Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and Edmond Talbot Middle School.

Outside of education, Graf has also worked for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families as a social worker.

“I found that I really liked working (with children),” Graf said.

“One of my first jobs was as a substitute teacher at Bristol Aggie and that point I decided I liked working with students.”

Graf attended Rhode Island College for his undergraduate degree and did his graduate work at Boston University and Northeastern University.

“Right now I’m taking a lot of professional development workshops to strengthen my knowledge a little bit,” Graf noted.

Aitken is featuring two new programs this year. One is ST Math, which has received positive feedback from students. A new literacy program, “My View,” has also begun.

“I try to come from the approach of being as supportive as I can,” Graf added. “I want to make sure everyone gets what they need. For me, it’s all about trying to be the best possible support to everyone.”

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Birth Announcement Nora Joan Thomas Big sister Amelia and big brother Patrick wish to announce the birth of baby sister Nora Joan Thomas. Nora was born at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island on September 21, 2022. Nora was 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long.

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News & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Events at the Seekonk American Legion Post 311 Meat Raffles on 11/5 and 11/12

Meat Raffles will continue on the following Saturdays; 11/5 and 11/12 starting at 2 pm. There are 3 tables of steaks, chicken, pork, seafood, TV and other prizes. 50/50 raffle. Kitchen opens at noon.

Call 508-336-9822 for information.

Turkey Raffle 11/18

Annual Turkey Raffle on Friday, November 18th. Raffle starts at 7:00 pm for 30 turkey baskets that include vegetables and all the fixings. Turkey Baskets raffled every 10 minutes. Admission is free. Raffle books are also available at the Post prior to the event.

Please call Post at 508-336-9822 for information or directions.

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Friday Night Bands – 7:30 pm to 11 pm Rock- A- Blues – 11/4 After Dark – 11/11 Rock- A- Blues – 12/2 6L Camino – 12/9 Ricky V: Thursday’s from 7 pm to closing Hall Rental: 200 person capacity. Contact Bob Reed for information at 508-336-9822

Rehoboth Lions Golf Tournament Very Successful

Anawan Lions News for November

The Anawan Lions wish to thank those who participated in our drive-by Pasta Dinner held in October, it is a service we enjoy doing. Watch for our Chicken Pot Pie dinner we are planning for next year. We also wish to thank those who so unselfishly donated to our White Cane Day located at both of the Rehoboth Dunkin Donuts locations and the Transfer Station. Also, to the owners of those establishments who never hesitate to let us stand out and collect on their property. Your kindness is sincerely appreciated.

We wish all of you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! As always, if you would like to become a member of the Rehoboth Anawan Lions please contact Nadene Martin at 508-822-4146. We Serve!

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In addition to our above-mentioned corporate sponsors, we would like to thank the following for sponsoring tee signs and making contributions of gifts to our tournament: Hendricks Pools, Personal Best Physical Therapy, Century 21 Real Estate, Earle Dias Carpet, Jean Grota/ REMAX, many and Sons Auto Repair, Smith Insurance, Lisco Irrigation, Live Earth Landscaping,Bay State Trucking, Law Office of Luke P. Travis PC, Ron Rupp, Vino’s Family Restaurant, Anawan Pharmacy, Land-Tek, Nantucket Pavers, J&J Materials, NetCenergy, Dynasty Electric, Terrance Charest, CPA, AMS Construction, The Mills Family, INSITE, Rep. Steve Howitt, Segregansett Country Club, The Grapevine, Regency Liquors, Briggs Cornerr Store, Columbus Energies, Pine Valley Country Club, Foxborough Country Club, Montaup Country Club, Munroe Feeds, Hillside Country Club, John F. Parker Golf Course, Hazelton Golf Club, Waste Tech, and FASTSIGNS Seekonk.

Please check the Rehoboth Lions website, https://rehobothlions.org/ for information about future events to help with our charitable work. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Rehoboth Lions, a link is provided on the website.

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First the Museum will host a webinar with genealogy author and expert photo detective, Maureen Taylor. Join us November 16th at 7PM for “Who’s Little Joe: Photo Detecting 101” an interactive lecture on discovering who’s who in their family pictures. You’ll learn 10 easy steps for naming those unidentified pictures tucked away in shoeboxes.

Maureen Taylor is a frequent keynote speaker on photo identification, photograph preservation, and family history at historical and genealogical societies, museums, conferences, libraries, and other organizations across the U.S., London and Canada. She’s the author of several books and hundreds of articles and her television appearances include The View and The Today Show. She’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Better Homes and Gardens, The Boston Globe, Martha Stewart Living, Germany’s top newspaper Der Spiegel, American Spirit, and The New York Times.

Saturday December 3rd we will host our first ever open-hearth cooking demonstration! An interactive program where guests will get to try their hands at cooking 18th century recipes using a real open fire hearth and brick oven. The menu includes mince meat pies, fresh baked bread, stewed apples and more! After cooking your meal, we will eat together as a group! Tickets to this event are extremely limited and will not last long.

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East Providence Lions Club News

East Providence Lions had their October meeting at Davenports.

Guest speaker was Carl Sweeney of Hope & Fait, a nonprofit community organization. Carl was inspired to start this organization by his granddaughter Hailee, who wanted to help others less fortunate in the community with food, clothing, etc. Carl has visited schools to read to children and also provide groceries for them to take home. Carl, was recently inducted in to the EP Hall of Fame for his contributions and dedication of helping others in the community.

The EP Lions were very generous in making food donations to support Hope & Faith. If you are interested in making a difference in our community, please contact EP Lions and join us for a meeting.

East Providence Lions members with Carl from Left to Right: Carol Wood, Carl Sweeney and Henry Caparco

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From the State House Representative Steven S. Howitt Endorses Yes on Question 3

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Boston (Oct. 17, 2022) - Rep. Steven Howitt, who represents the 4th Bristol District, has announced his support for the approval of Question 3 on November’s ballot. The question will update Massachusetts’ liquor laws to enhance consumer convenience while protecting small businesses.

A yes vote on Question 3 would modernize state laws to allow for the safe expansion of alcohol licenses, allow valid out of state IDs to be relied upon by a retailer of alcohol beverages, and provide best practice fixes to the current system to prevent alcohol sales to minors.

“We thank Representative Howitt for voicing his support for Question 3,” said Rob Mellion, of the 21st Century Alcohol Retail Reform Committee. “A yes vote on Question 3 provides for the changes that family-owned alcohol retail stores need to fairly compete with large corporations that are mostly headquartered outside of Massachusetts, while also benefitting adult consumers.”

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Additionally, the ballot question also will allow valid out of state IDs to be relied upon by a retailer of alcohol beverages, as they are allowed in every other state in the country and already are permitted in Massachusetts for the sale of cannabis.

Question 3 will appear on the ballot with the title “Changes to Alcohol Retail Licensing Initiative.” For additional information visit: yeson3mass.com.

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Bundle up on a cool, quiet November evening to search for owls or beavers, take a guided nature walk and learn how wildlife prepares for winter, or join a class and discuss tips on bird feeding with the experts. Nature awaits in November, get out and join the fun with Audubon!

Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with Audubon

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November 6 – December 30, 2022; 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Photographer, artist, author and educator, Mitch Kaplan has lived in Rhode Island his entire life. His images, taken throughout New England, highlight the abundance of nature and wildlife at our doorstep. His work will be on display through December 2022.

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Fairies aren’t just for kids! Use natural materials such as shells, seeds, moss, and stones to create an enchanting home for magical guests. Fairy houses make a unique holiday or winter decoration and are great for a creative outlet. Program includes all materials needed to complete your magical dwelling. Advance registration is required.

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Each year as Thanksgiving approaches, there is a lot of focus on turkeys. Come listen to a turkey story, “Who’s Dancing in My Backyard” read by author and Audubon naturalist Kim Calcagno, make a turkey craft, and examine the wings and feathers of wild turkeys. Discover how turkeys dance and gobble and spar. Spend the afternoon learning about this fascinating bird!

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November 12, 2022; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

If you are fascinated by your feathered backyard visitors and want to learn how to get started feeding the birds, this is the class for you. Discuss types of feeders, seed and feeder placement as well as some tips and tricks for attracting the critters you want and deterring the ones you don’t. Other factors for attracting birds to your yard such as water and landscape plantings will also be discussed.

Osprey of Rhode Island

November 13, 2022; 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Come learn about the magnificent Osprey as well as Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s long running program that monitors these raptors. Discover where the Osprey nests are located, learn about their behaviors, and their history of survival. Meet at the white barn

Climate Reality Presentation

November 17, 2022; 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Join Audubon naturalist Kim Calcagno for a presentation about the state of climate change and both the troubling and promising trends being seen. As a certified member of Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership Corp., Kim will take you through the latest data as well as what you can do and what the nations and economies of the world are doing to combat climate crisis. Free admission but preregistration required.

Owl Prowl at Caratunk

November 17, 2022; 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Take an evening hike through Caratunk in search of owls in their natural habitat. A wonderful program for families with children over the age of 9. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Meet at the white barn!

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November 19, 2022; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Take a morning hike through the fields and woods of Caratunk Wildlife Refuge to search for birds, mammals, and insects preparing for the winter months. Look for what they built or left behind. A great family program for ages 4 and up. Meet at the white barn.

Owl Prowl at Powder Mill Ledges November 19, 2022; 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Visit Powder Mill Ledges to search for owls! An Audubon naturalist will call for different species as you walk through the forest. While we never know if we’ll hear or see an owl, participants will learn a lot and have a great night hike. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a flashlight. Hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Advance registration is required.

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November 23, 2022; 9:45 am – 4:45 pm

Get a jump start on burning off those Thanksgiving calories by joining a day-long adventure on Prudence Island! Take several short walks, look for harbor seals hauled out on the rocks, search for returning sea ducks, and visit many of the Reserve’s properties.

Day After Thanksgiving Activities

November 25, 2022; 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Give thanks for all that nature has given us! The day after Thanksgiving is for leftovers, but at Audubon, it is also a day to rediscover nature through fun activities for the whole family. No registration needed.

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Events & Activities Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Class of 1973 ~ 50th Reunion Saturday, August 19, 2023 Time: 5PM-10PM

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Arts in the Village Presents Ekstasis Duo Saturday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m

On Saturday, November 12, cellist Natasha Farny and pianist Eliran Avni will appear for the first time in the Arts in the Village Concert Series.

Their program, titled “From the Shadows,” will feature the Romantic dreams of Viennese composers Alexander Zemlinsky and his brilliant student, Alma Mahler, the ineluctable pull of George Walker’s voice, the first Black composer to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music, and the delightful night music of Lili Boulanger, a budding young composer who died at age 24, Ekstasis Duo unable to fulfill her talent. The evening will finish with the tour de force quasi-concerto by Henriette Bosmans, a regular soloist with the Concertgebouw Orchestra and late Romantic composer from Amsterdam.

Farny and Avni met as students years ago at the Juilliard School.

After some exciting performances in New York City and upstate New York, the two decided to embark on a new mission: to create compelling programming that celebrates masterpieces alongside the secret jewels of lesser-known works. With a focus on storytelling that pinpoints an aspect of the human condition or creates an atmosphere through sound, their concerts offer solo and chamber music works, and occasionally incorporate multimedia, readings, video, and visual art. In recent seasons, the duo has promoted the music of less well-known but accomplished composers.

Since their debut in 2018, the Ekstasis Duo has appeared on distinguished series such as New York City’s Merkin Hall, Eastman’s Morning Chamber Music Series, and Rochester’s “Live from Hochstein.” During the summer of 2020, the duo recorded music for their debut CD, “Women’s Voices,” now just available. This program inspired Ekstasis to give lectures online and in person, both nationally and at an international conference in Lucca, Italy. A multimedia project involving live music and video occurred in 2021 as a result of winning the Kasling Award of the State University of New York at Fredonia.

This concert will take place on Saturday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. The doors open at 7:00 p.m., first come, first seated.

Wheelchair accessible. General admission is $22, $20 for seniors, and $8 for students and children. Payment may be made by cash, credit card, or check (made out to Rehoboth Antiquarian Society).

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Rehoboth Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10 AM

The Annual Meeting of the Rehoboth Cemetery Association, to which all lot owners are invited, will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10 AM, in the Rehoboth Congregational Church, Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA.

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VETERANS DAV 2022 Photo Above: Cenotaph on US 44 across from the Veterans Memorial

A ceremony will be held on the 11th month, at the 11th hour at the Rehoboth Veterans Cenotaph on the corner of Route 44 and Danforth, followed by the placing of a wreath at the Rehoboth Veterans Memorial gazebo on the Redway Plain.

A free luncheon will be held in the afternoon at the American Legion Post 302 for our local Veterans by our special cook, Kim Fagundes and the music will be played by Black Lights Duo in honor of our Veterans You must RSVP by November 1st -E-mail/ake at veterans@rehobothma.gov or call 508-252-4467 or the American Legion at 508-252-9079 This event is being sponsored by Rehoboth People have a Heart

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The Agency Paiva Opens in New East Providence Plaza A Ribbon Cutting Event Was Held on September 30th

After 34 years in business, The Agency Paiva has a new home in East Providence. The new plaza that houses The Agency Paiva is located at 501 Warren Avenue. The plaza is a 3,680 square foot building with three units and ample parking. The Agency Paiva will operate out of a 1,600 square foot unit and the remaining space has been combined to accommodate Bling Eyewear, an optometric practice and optical boutique in Cranston that has decided to open a second location. Bling is owned by Paiva’s sister-in-law’s family, making this a real family affair.

“It was a dream that came about suddenly,” confessed Joe Paiva. “I came across this property by accident, while I was helping a client friend to look for property. I probably would never have considered it, if it wasn’t for the fact that my sons were working with us. I would probably just be content retiring and going into the sunset at my current location. This makes me feel as though the business is endless and there is no end to it. It’s a good family story.”

Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at The Paiva Plaza.

From left, East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva, Nicholas Paiva, Odilia Paiva, Joseph Paiva, and Alex Paiva.

Friends, associates, City Officials, and community members joined the Paivas for the inauguartion ceremony on September 30th. East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva cut the ribbon on the new facility along with Paiva, his wife Odilia, his sons Alex and Nicholas and future daughter-in-law Kelsey McNulty. He said he was honored to join Joe and his family for the occasion. “What was once an empty lot and blight on the neighborhood is now a vibrant new plaza. Not only is Agency Paiva moving in but already a new business is slated to move in to the other commercial space at the plaza. Mr Paiva’s continued investment in East Providence and service to the community is much appreciated.” said Mayor DaSilva. The mayor also said this project, which broke ground last December, is a testament of the City working in collaboration with private investments as the project was completed in record time.

“We are there to help. The City should be there to help people The new plaza where the business will operate, who want to invest in our community to make something like this located at 501 Warren Ave. become a reality,” continued the mayor.

The new building was blessed by Rev. José Rocha of the Providence Diocese.

“Thank you for the good things you brought to this town,” Father Rocha told Paiva, who proceeded to say he meets what you need to be successful: “be honest, be hospitable, identify the people’s needs, and meet those needs.”

Paiva, who emigrated from the Azores, with his family at age 6, settling in Bristol in 1967, worked hard through his life for what he has today. In 1983, he joined MetroOdilia Paiva Joseph E. Paiva Alex Paiva Nick Paiva politan Insurance in East Providence. Five Asst Mgr General Mgr Acccount Mgr Acccount Mgr years later, he decided to “take the plunge” and opened The Agency Paiva, renting office space at 254 Warren Ave. In 1994, he purchased a multi-family building at 194 Warren Ave which two years later would serve as the home of the agency up until a few weeks ago.

Fifteen years ago, his wife Odilia joined the business. His son Alex, who serves as account manager, joined in six years ago.

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People In The News Seekonk Resident Honored by LeadingAge Massachusetts LeadingAge Massachusetts honored Hebrew SeniorLife’s NewBridge on the Charles Security and EMS Team, including Brian Hutton of Seekonk, with its Outstanding Team Award, presented at the statewide LeadingAge Massachusetts Annual Achievement Awards event earlier this month.

The security team is “one of the main reasons that NewBridge on the Brian Hutton Charles is the community that it is”, said Matthew Hollingshead, executive director of NewBridge on the Charles. Their duties include emergency medical services, fire suppression, access control and emergency, but frequently extend to doing whatever it takes to help residents live their best lives.

This includes the creation of package and meal delivery programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This team is what makes NewBridge a cruise ship,” said Hollingshead. “Our security team takes services beyond and each individual is treated as the most important person in the community.

‘No’ is not in the team’s vocabulary, and everyone chips in to make it incredible for all.”

Kim Brooks, Hebrew SeniorLife’s Chief Operating Officer for Senior Living, and Hollingshead presented the award to the members of the team who attended the event.

Dr. Erin J. Civetti, O.D. Joins Staff at The Brown Center Dr. Erin Civetti graduated with clinical honors from the prestigious New England College of Optometry in 2020 after earning her undergraduate degree in Biology from UMass Amherst, where she was a standout student and swimmer. In 2019, Dr. Civetti spearheaded a relief trip to the Dominican Republic as vice-president of VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity) where she provided eye care and eye wear to those less fortunate.

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Swimming & Diving Teams Combine for 22 Event Wins, Sweep Bridgewater State

The Saint Michael’s College men’s and women’s swimming & diving teams combined to win 22 events en route to sweeping Bridgewater State University in their season openers on Saturday.

Ashley Silveira (Seekonk, Mass./Seekonk) was third in the 1M diving competition.

Local Paramedic Recognized for 40 Years of Service

Scott Meagher of Rehoboth, Massachusetts was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 40 consecutive years of National EMS certification. This distinction is an honor held by few EMS professionals.

To maintain his status Scott Meagher with his ambulance as a Nationally Registered Paramedic, Meagher completed, on a biennial basis, the most comprehensive recertification program for EMS professionals in America.

By maintaining his National EMS certification and completing regular continuing education courses, Meagher has demonstrated his commitment to providing exceptional prehospital emergency care.

Meagher was Nationally Registered as an EMT in 1980, was in the first ever Southeastern Massachusetts EMT-Intermediate program in 1981 and as a Paramedic in 1983. Meagher has been serving the Rehoboth community since 1979. Meagher currently serves as the Paramedic Program Director at Massasoit Community College. Meagher was recently recognized by the Steward Hospital System as a ”Steward of the Community”.

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Dighton-Rehoboth Senior Andrew DaCruz Wins MASS Award

By Joe Siegel

DR Superintendent Bill Runey has announced that Andrew DaCruz has been selected as the recipient of the Massachusetts Association of School Su perintendents’ (MASS) award for academic excellence and citizenship.

DaCruz, a senior at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High Andrew DaCruz accepting the award School, is a National from Mr. Runey.

Merit Commended Scholar who ranks third in his graduating class while juggling an extremely busy academic and personal schedule.

“Andrew shows that We Are DR in all aspects of school life,” Runey added. “Andrew works hard to perpetuate our vision of belonging. He volunteers at the food pantry, tutors younger students, leads club activities, and plays varsity volleyball. I am very proud of him for this accomplishment.”

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Seekonk Public Library Movie Night at Seekonk Library Wednesday, November 9 at 5:30 PM

Great DVD releases are back and you can skip the wait to borrow them by joining us!

Come and watch highly anticipated new DVD releases for FREE at Seekonk Public Library in our movie night series, the 2nd Wednesday of the month this October - January. This series is free and open to the public.

In this film from writer and director Jordan Peele the residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.

Rated R. Running time: 2 hours Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org for the title and other details. Register in the calendar at seekonkpl.org/events for planning purposes and to receive any program updates.

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www.seekonkpl.org • library@seekonkpl.org • 508.336.8230 CreativeBug and share tips on practical, greener gifting ideas, too!

This program is free and open to the public; register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events.

For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Winter Book Chat: Best of 2022 Wednesday, December 7 at 6 PM

Join us at the library for Winter Book Chat: Best of 2022 on Wednesday, December 7 at 6 PM to share our favorite reads of the year. Librarian Michelle Gario says, “The “book chat” is an open ended book talk; rather than a discussion where everyone talks about one title, you choose the books you’ve most enjoyed and share about them. It’s a chance to meet in person and share your reading finds with other book lovers.” Discover new titles to add to your reading list or shopping list for the season! Register online in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events or by calling Adult Services at 508-336-8230 extension 56130. For more event information, visit www.seekonkpl.org or email library@seekonkpl.org.

“Sweet and Sour” Book Club for Teens Dec. 15 at 3:00 PM.

The “Sweet and Sour” Book Club will meet at the Seekonk Library on Dec. 15 at 3 PM. This meeting’s discussion will center on the novel So B. It by Sarah Weeks: “She doesn’t know when her birthday is or who her father is. In fact, everything about Heidi and her mentally disabled mother’s past is a mystery. When a strange word in her mother’s vocabulary begins to haunt her, Heidi sets out on a cross-country journey in search of the secrets of her past.

Far away from home, pieces of her puzzling history come together. But it isn’t until she learns to accept not knowing that Heidi truly arrives.”

After chatting about the book, playing literary games and enjoying sweet and sour snacks, participants will render their verdicts: is the book sweet (I love it!) or sour (not for me!)

Copies of So B. It are available now at the library or online via the Hoopla app.

This activity is for students in grades 6-12. Please RSVP online to reserve a space in this program.

For information, visit seekonkpl.org/ teens, email teens@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

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November Teen Activities at the Library

Students in grades 6-12 can participate in these free, fun activities.

Teen Advisory Board : *Thursday, Nov. 3 at 4 PM

We’re always looking for ideas to make cool new programs!

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News from Seekonk Public Library Children’s Room November is Picture Book Month

November is Picture Book Month, an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book. Come into Seekonk Library throughout the month of November for special book displays, a unique I-Spy Bulletin Board, activity sheets, a raffle basket and more. We invite everyone (kids AND adults) to visit the library to discover new picture books or revisit some old favorites!

Morning Movie

Tues, Nov 8, 10 AM (no school Seekonk students)

Enjoy a movie that’s based on a very popular series of children’s books. We can’t say the title but the movie includes Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Wolf find as their lives of crime coming to an end as they face imprisonment. Determined to retain their freedom, the criminals band together to boost their public image and prove their goodness to their community with the help of their esteemed mentor, Professor Marmalade. Rated PG. Check seekonkpl.org for exact title. Running time 1hr, 40 minutes. Drop in.

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America Recycles Day: Upcycle a Canvas Bag Starts Tuesday, November 15

In celebration of America Recycles Day, families are invited to update (upcycle) a canvas tote bag. Registrants will receive a new canvas tote bag that is imprinted with an outdated logo.

Using a bit of creativity and your own supplies, the task is to the hide or otherwise transform the logo which will result in your own

November 2022 The Reporter personalized tote bag. Need ideas? Think paint, applique, iron-on transfers, sewn-on patches or ??? To reserve a tote bag, register in advance then stop by the library starting Tuesday, November 15, America Recycles Day, to pick it up. Join us for this enjoyable, all ages, family project! (supplies are limited). Registration required to reserve a bag.

Gratitude Jar Craft

Thurs, Nov 17, 4 PM

Make a gratitude jar! Gratitude jars are a very simple way to cultivate mindfulness and bring awareness to the good things in your life. In this program we’ll create and decorate our own jars to reflect our tastes, then kids can take their jars home and add to them daily, or weekly by writing down what they are thankful for and putting it in their jar. Watching the jar fill up with all of the things they are grateful for can be a very positive experience! For grades 1-5. Register.

Ed’s Comedy Magic Show Sat, Nov 19, 11 AM

Join magician Ed Popielarczyk for a highly interactive magic show filled with unique tricks, comedy, storytelling, and lots of high audience participation! Ed makes the kids the stars of the show and they’re the ones who make the magic happen! “Families will truly experience magic and storytelling like they never have before!”

Suitable for families with children of all ages. Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, flea circus ringmaster, and storyteller who has been performing for over 35 years. This program is sponsored by UFUND Start U Reading series. www.mefa.org

Minecraft for Education Club

Tues, Nov 22, 29, Dec 6, 13 at 6:30 PM

It’s a Minecraft adventure! Utilizing Minecraft Education Edition, we’ll meet weekly via Zoom and join Minecraft worlds together. Our focus is on teamwork to achieve building goals, and teaching one another how to navigate Minecraft. We visit Minecraft worlds such as deep oceans, Mars, Ancient Egypt, and more, learning along the way. Grades 3-5. Registration required.

Tools for Tiny Hands Tues, Nov 29, 10 AM

Tools for Tiny Hands is a kit for children ages 2 to 5 and their adults. It’s filled with materials and ideas that will help children further develop and practice their fine motor skills. They are skills that children need for everyday life and for success in school.”

November 29 will be ‘Peel, Rip & Stick’. Designed in an atmosphere of play, children will stop at different stations throughout the room to experiment with hands-on activities involving stickers and tape.

Families may arrive anytime after 10 AM. Children will be able to stay with an activity for as long as they wish with no pressure to move on to other activities until they want to. The program concludes at 11:30 AM. To be held Tuesdays, November 29 and December 13.

Please register separately for one or both.

STORYTIMES

Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 16, 30 at 9:30 AM

Miss Sandie will read 2 - 3 stories and children will complete a related activity. Siblings welcome. Registration is not required, but please bring your SAILS library card to check out books to take home. November 16 will be a special Turkey Tales Storytime for Thanksgiving.

Storytime on the Go

Starting Thursday, November 3

Create a storytime experience at home with Storytime On The Go packets. Each packet will include 6 books to check out plus an age appropriate early literacy activity.The early literacy activity will support one or more of the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. Storytime On The Go packets are available for babies, toddlers or preschoolers- just choose the packet that’s right for your child. Prefer to select your own items?

Just choose 6 or more items to check out (picture books, juvenile nonfiction and/or juvenile magazines) then stop at the children’s room desk to pick up an accompanying activity packet. For thai month, Storytime on the Go packets will be available starting Thursday, November 3. Drop in.

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Join Miss Sharon for a weekly storytime designed for children birth - 36 months old. The storytime will include a book or two followed by music, fingerplays, movement and yes, even bubbles!

Held indoors in the Library’s Meeting Room. Siblings always welcome. No registration required. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child may take storytime books home. November 14 will be a special Turkey Tales Storytime for Thanksgiving.

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News and Notes from Blanding Library

By Leslie Patterson

Coming Up for Kids

Baby & Toddler Storytime for children up to age 4 continues on Tuesday morning at 10:30. Siblings are welcome too. This is a short program of books, music, movement and games. We ask that you register your child for these programs.

Story Times

The next book for discussion by the Blanding Book Club will be the novel “Heat and Light” by Jennifer Haigh at 7 pm on Nov. 9. Note that the group is now meeting on the second Wednesday of the month. Next on the agenda is “True Biz” by Sara Novic on Dec. 7. Stop by or call to reserve copies of these books.

The Blanding will be offering gingerbread house decorating programs for children again in December. Check the library’s online calendar or call the library for dates and times for these popular holiday programs. Reservations will be required.

Stories & Craft Times for preschoolers ages 3 and up are held on Thursday mornings at 10:30. Siblings are also welcome. A simple book-related craft will follow the story, so we ask that each child be registered.

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History Discussions Resume

Here’s a reminder that Hank Coleman is starting up the history discussion group at the library again, on Wednesday mornings from 11 to 12:15. Hank says “After a twoyear absence, the history discussion group is ready to proceed. Unraveling the story of slavery in America from 1790-1869 has been a challenge. Over the ensuing weeks I will attempt to share the complexities of this growing blight on the early American experience.”

These sessions are open to all and a background knowledge of these subjects isn’t necessary. For more information on discussion topics and reading suggestions, contact Hank at hjcoleman@comcast.net.

The Blanding Public Library (blandinglibrary.net) is located at 124 Bay State Rd. Phone 508-252-4236. The Blanding is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8 and on Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The library will be closing early at 4 p.m. on Wed. Nov. 23 and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

News from the Friends

The Friends of the Blanding Library have elected three new officers as of their meeting on Oct. 11. They are Brenda Harper, president, Bernadette Watters, treasurer, and Jeanne Nunes, secretary. Hollis Burkhart will continue as vice president. We welcome them to the Friends board and thank Lisa Reigel and Mike Zeug for their service the past couple of years.

The Friends is an all-volunteer organization which helps support library programs, including many children’s programs, and other purchases through fund-raising. If you have received a membership renewal form and have not renewed yet, we hope that you will do so. All dues paid now will cover the calendar year 2023. Thanks to all who have sent in your renewals already.

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Prep: 10 min ~ Cook: 10 min ~ Serves: 6 4 cups sodium-reduced turkey broth 1 can (14 ounces) pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 2 cups shredded, cooked turkey 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk 2 cups Minute Instant White Rice In large saucepan, combine turkey broth, pumpkin puree, curry powder, cayenne powder, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, salt and water. Bring to boil.

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Church News & Events Rehoboth Congregational Church News Worship With Us Every Sunday

The Rehoboth Congregational Church worships every Sunday at 10AM. Join us for a wonderful blend of traditional worship with a modern twist. We sing, we laugh, and we enjoy the fellowship of one another’s company while strengthening our faith and serving others. If you are traveling or not quite ready for crowds, you can still worship with us! Our Sunday services are live streamed both on our website www.rehobothcongregational.org/worshiponline and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/rehobothcongregational

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that they will come out of the weekend with a greater understanding of the needs of others and how they can be agents of change in their communities and throughout the world. A big part of this weekend is raising money to go back into the local community. All of the money raised throughout the weekend is donated to local individuals in need and organizations in our community working with people experiencing hunger and homelessness. If you would like to donate, you can send a check into the church or donate online at rehobothcongregational.org/homeless

Hanging of the Greens

The Missions Committee is also happy to announce the return of the Monthly Breakfast! The November breakfast will be held on November 13th. From 8:30 am to 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall. There will be gluten free items available, as well. You do not need to be a member of RCC to come and enjoy the fare. All are welcome!

Join Us Sunday, November 27th as we decorate our Sanctuary throughout our 10AM Sunday Worship to prepare for the Advent season - There will also be an Advent Workshop for our church school children during service.

The Rehoboth Congregational Church Youth Group humbly invites you to participate in its 16th annual Homeless Awareness Weekend! For over a decade, members of the Rehoboth Congregational Church Youth Group have gathered on the second weekend in November in solidarity with individuals experiencing hunger and homelessness. Throughout the weekend, students sleep outside in cardboard boxes/tents, worship, panhandle, prepare meals, listen to speakers and participate in small group reflections. The hope is

Giving Tuesday is Tuesday November 29th - This year we are inviting you to be part of the magic of RCC. All donations made to the Rehoboth Congregational Church today will support our operating budget, which funds the magic we experience in our worship services, programs, and events including music, handson Children’s sermons, and, of course, confetti. Donations can be made by mailing a check to the church or online here rehobothcongregational.org/givingtuesday (This Page Will Go Live On Tuesday 11/29 and be active through 2 weeks following Giving Tuesday.

Homeless Awareness Weekend Friday, Nov 11, 2022 - Sunday, Nov 13, 2022

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Seekonk Congregational Church In Person Sunday Services

We hope you will join us each Sunday at Seekonk Congregational Church UCC at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA for our weekly service. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome, masks are optional.

We will also have a 2nd service on the first Sunday of November and December at 11 AM. Communion will be served at both services and childcare will be available. Church school will continue at 9:30 AM We will continue to record our services and they are available the following day at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube and on Cable 9 Seekonk at 9 AM each morning.

Upcoming Church Events/Services

Nov 5 – 5 PM Harvest Supper Returns in Person, take out will also be available Dec 3 – Christmas Bazaar Returns in Person – virtual ordering will be available Dec 4 - Worship: Hanging of the Greens 9:30 and 11am Dec 10 - Winter Wonderland - 2-5 PM Dec 11 - Worship: The Healing and Heart 9:30am Dec 11 - Worship: 5pm…The Healing and Heart Dec 18 - Worship: Christmas Lessons and Carols 9:30am / Children’s Christmas Pageant Dec 18 - Worship: A Solstice Service Blue Christmas Service…

5:00pm Dec 21, 22 and 23 - Outdoor Manger Scene with carols and readings at 7:07pm each night in front of the church on Fall River Avenue Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Services 5:00pm Family Service & 10:00pm Candlelight Communion Service Dec 25 - No Worship Service If you have any questions on the above or wish to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email Donna.euell@gmail.com or call the church office at 508-336-9355. All events and services are open to ALL. Please check out our Facebook Page https:// www.facebook.com/SeekonkCongregationalChurch/ for updates.

First Christian Congregational Church’s 15th Annual Veterans Meat Pie Supper

First Christian Congregational Church is once again saluting veterans with our 15th Annual Veterans Meat Pie Supper being held on Friday, November 4th from 4 – 7:00 pm.

First Christian Congregational Church, located at 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA is in its 15th year of providing this “Donation Only” supper consisting of a ¼ slice of meat pie, whipped potatoes, veggies, gravy, rolls and dessert. Veteran’s Day is a holiday intended to thank, honor and celebrate all those who served in the military, in war time, as well as in peace time. Acknowledging veterans demonstrates our gratitude for all they do to preserve our freedoms.

ALL donations received are converted into food and service gift cards which Kevin Serpa, Swansea Veteran’s Service Officer, distributes throughout the year to Swansea veterans and their families who are truly in need. Due to the Covid pandemic last year we were not able to host an inhouse dinner, but thankfully we were able to present the Swansea Veterans Agent with gift cards and services totaling $11,600.00. The people in our community have always been very generous in support of our veterans. If you are able to “help us help others” at this time, we gratefully will receive your donation which should be forwarded to First Christian Congregational Church, 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA 02777 with “Veterans” in the memo line.

Thank you in advance for your support and kindness in this ministry to our veterans. We hope to see you on Friday, November 4th from 4 to 7:00 pm for a sit-down meal.

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An Indigenous People’s History of the United States & On Critical Race Theory Racial Justice Book Discussions

As part of Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ’s ongoing commitment to education and dialogue on structural racism and white supremacy, we invite the wider community to participate in our monthly book discussions.

The book group meets using the Zoom platform on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm EST over three consecutive weeks in November and two consecutive weeks in December.

Discussions on Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s An Indigenous People’s History of the United States will be held on November 7, 14 & 21.

Discussions on Victor Ray’s On Critical Race Theory will be held on December 5 & 12.

Interested in participating? Visit our website to register at newmanucc.org/ministries/racial-justice.

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

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Memorial Baptist Church located at 340 Central Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771 will be holding the following events: November 12, 2022....Christmas Fair in the church Fellowship Hall. It will be held from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Come and join us and do some Christmas shopping. Lots of tables and items to choose from. Lunch will be served from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Hope to see you there.

December 3, 2022....6:00 PM in the church sanctuary. MARK 209 will be here again on their annual “Christmas from the Heart of Nashville” tour. Congratulations to the guys for winning the Diamond Award, held in Pigeon Forge, TN, for the BEST Christian Country Gospel Group. This has been the 4th year in a row that they have won this award. If you’ve seen the group before, I’m quite sure you’ll be back to see them again.....if you have never seen them, please come and hear some of the very best country Generators • New Construction gospel music you will ever hear. It will be a fun evening of Christian fellowship, worship and fun. They will be singing lots of Christmas Remodels • Service Updates music. Invite your neighbors and be sure not to miss this event.

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Community Covenant Church “Surviving the Holidays”

Community Covenant Church in Rehoboth is hosting a “Surviving the Holidays” event for anyone who has lost a loved one. It will be held at CCC campus on November 12th from 10:00 am to 12 noon. There is no cost for this event. Please call 508-222-9400 for more information and to register.

Holiday Fair

Friday, November 11, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday, November 12, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Coyle Drive (off Rte. 152), Seekonk, Mass., will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Friday, November 11, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday, November 12, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in the church basement. Super Raffles include Cash Prizes, HDTV, Scratch Tickets, our famous “Baskets Galore”, Kim’s Special Raffles, and more. Items for sale will be Jewelry, Christmas Decor, Toys, Almost New Items, Hand Knits, Baked Goods, and more.

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Rumford, RI – Newman Congregational Church, UCC will host their 27th Annual Mission Bazaar. All proceeds are donated to various charities. The previous year's beneficiaries include Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi, our Haiti mission, foster children, and Dorcas International Institute in Providence.

Amongst the tables you will find ornaments; “Newman’s Own” Country Store featuring a variety of crafts, breads, and cookies.

There will be decorated fresh balsam wreaths, hand knit items, quilted Christmas items, fleece scarves, handmade crafts, and jewelry made by Haitian artisans. You are sure to find treasures at “Newman Marcus” (our white elephant tables). Bring your friends and enjoy the festivities!

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues. For more information, call 401-434-4742 X10.

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Rehoboth Council on Aging Francis Hall 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth, MA Phone 508-252-3372 Fax 508-252-4716 Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm Fridays 8:00am to Noon The COA will be closed on Monday October 10th - Columbus Day

Come & Join Us! We have added NEW activities:

• Drums Alive, Hi-Low Jack League, Bocce, Cornhole Toss, Scrapbooking and Crafty Fun Classes, Watercolor class, Pie n& Coffee Cake • Stop in and have a cup of coffee and a donut Wednesdays at 9:00am.

• We have added scrapbooking and can always use extra supplies. This is a free class. Come join us on Thursdays @ 1:00.

• We are in need of cotton, flannel, and fleece fabric for sewing projects. We are accepting yarn donations for hats & blankets. If you can donate, please call and we will set up a safe and secure drop off

Mondays

Walking Club 9:00 start time 9:00-11:00 Cribbage 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss 12:00 Gert’s Café~ Limited seating Please call to reserve a seat 508-252-3372

Tuesdays

Walking Club 9:00 start time 9:00 Zumba 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss 10:30 Circling Hands Tai Chi & Taoist Meditation (NEW). Class runs through December 6th. The classes will be taught

by Katy Rourke Wilson. Class runs through December 6th.

Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi Circling Hands while getting a complete energetic workout in this class that will teach the 3 circles that all tai chi movements are composed of. These simple and accessible movements will give you the primary benefits of Tai Chi. Following Circling Hands will be a 30-45 minute seated Taoist Meditation. Chairs are available or bring a cushion, towel, or yoga mat to make yourself comfortable. Guidance will be provided for beginners. .

10:00 Ladies Sewing & Quilting 1:00 Bocce & Cornhole Toss 1:00 Hi-Lo Jack League (New) 1:00 Crafty Fun Classes (NEW)

Wednesdays

Walking Club 9:00 start time 9:00 Coffee and donuts 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss 12:30-1:30 Cake & Coffee (New Time)

Thursday

9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Belly Dancing 10:00 Ladies Knitting, Crochet, & Tea 12:00 Drums Alive (New) 1:00 Bocce 1:00 Cornhole Toss 1:00-3:00 Scrapbooking (NEW).

1:00-3:00 Watercolor Class (NEW)

Friday

Walking Club 9:00 start time 9:00 Men’s Coffee 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss

Meals on Wheels:

Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.

Bradley Marshall Outreach/ SHINE/Housing Coordinator

Available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

Reminder you will begin to receive letters/information from you Medicare insurance company that will be explaining the upcoming changes for 2023. Its’ important that you understand and save these documents.

Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and drug coverages can change drastically. Under the new Inflation/Reeducation Act Medicare can now negotiate some drugs and other drugs will be auto reduced in price and the total out of pocket expenses has also changed.

So, for 2023 it will be important for you to review your plans to insure you are covered properly and that all your medications are covered in the manner you would like.

During open enrollment you can make changes to your plan to another that may be better for you and there could be other options available for you too. Open Enrollment begins October 15th and runs to December 7th so if you want help, please call the office to arrange an appointment. You will need to bring your Medicare and healthcare cards and all your medications so that we can be assured that all are covered at the level that would be best for you. Also, due changes in the Federal Poverty levels you may qualify for other assistive programs so we will need to check your gross income Fuel applications to Citizens for Citizens will begin this year of 2022-2023 heating year. We will soon have the new applica-

tion forms here for you to apply, but if you are having difficulty with fuel and you are approaching a ¼ tank please call the office and we will attempt to assist you in getting up to 100 gallons. Re-certification forms for those on Fuel Assistance Program for 20222023 will be receiving them now, so call us to assist you with them to get the greatest benefit possible.

Questions or needs on Housing should also be directed to this office.

Currently applications for Food (SNAP benefits) assistance are still being process, so please call the office on how we can help you with your nutrition needs and save costs on your food bill.

Enrolling in Medicare through the Social Security Administration To actively enroll in Medicare, contact the Social Security Administration. You can enroll through Social Security in three different ways.

Visit your local Social Security office. If you need to visit your local Social Security office to enroll in Medicare, you should make an appointment. Appointments are strongly recommended so that you can avoid delays and waiting in line.

Call Social Security at 800-772-1213 to make an appointment at your local office.

Visit https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main. jsp to find the address for your local office.

Enroll online. To avoid waiting in line, consider enrolling in Medicare online. There are two ways to apply for Medicare online: • If you are applying for Medicare Part A and Part B at the same time, you can use the online application found here: www. ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/ • If you are applying for Medicare Part B using the Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP), you can use the online application found here: https://secure.ssa.gov/mpboa/medicare-part-b-online-application Enroll over the phone. Call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to enroll in Medicare over the phone.

Did you miss your enrollment deadline?

If you need to enroll in Medicare, but you missed your enrollment period, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHINE) for help.

Local SHIP contact information: SHINE toll-free: Rehoboth – 508-2523372 Regional Office – 508-222-1399 SHINE email: bmarshall@rehobothma. gov SHIP website: https://www.mass.gov/ health-insurance-counseling To find a SHINE in another state: Call 877-839-2675 or visit www.shiphelp.org

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Available Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

November 2022 508-252-6502 ext. 3127 or 508-252-5947

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Wellness Clinic: Wednesday Podiatry Clinic: Last Thursday of the month Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Please contact the Public Health Nurse Geri Hamel 508-252-3127 for more information.

Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club News

The October 29th Annual Fall Bazaar was a wonderful success THANKS to so many willing hands, especially to Diane Silva and her crew!!! This is the first Bazaar since the fire at the Council on Aging building, but not the last.

Our next meeting will be at Francis Farm on November 16th at noon. We will be having a Pot Luck Lunch served by the members. Please come and enjoy lunch and Bingo after that. See you there!

Donna Howard, President Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club

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Seekonk Human Services The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, and Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm. We welcome all to come and enjoy the activities and companionship at Seekonk Human Services.

Closed for Holidays: Veterans Day - November 11, 2022 Nov 23rd (closing at noon) Nov 24th & 25th

Holiday Assistance

If anyone is in need of a meal or basket this Thanksgiving/Christmas or know someone who is in need, please call our office at 508-336-8772. All clients must have a current intake on file. The deadline for a Thanksgiving meal or basket is, November 16, 2022. Christmas meal or basket deadline is, December 15, 2022.

Christmas is for Kids

Christmas is for Kids is designed to assist families in need. Children under the age of 13 may qualify for the program. Applications are available at our office and are due by Thursday, December 1. *NOTE: Anyone interested in adopting a family for Christmas please contact Brittney Faria or Ashley Cartwright @ 508-336-8772

Veterans’ Day Celebration

Wedy, Nov 9, 2022 @ 11:30am

John Parker speaking about home safety at the Senior Center last month.

The annual Veterans Day Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, November 9th at 11:30am. The Veterans Services Officer is awaiting confirmation for musical entertainment to be provided by a local military band (either Navy or Army). Once a confirmation is received, that information will be put out through multiple channels. There will be a FREE lunch for all the Veterans. Lunch will be: Pasta and Meatballs with Dessert.

Contact Seekonk Human Services to preregister for this at: 508-336-8772. The fee for Seekonk residents who are not Veterans is $2.00, and Non-Residents is $4.00.

TV Approved for COA

Tues, Nov 15, 2022 @ 11:30am

By Joe Siegel The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen has approved the purchase of a big screen television for the Council on Aging. The television will be used to provide information for the seniors. “It will have our activities, events, anything of interest, day trips,” explained COA Director Linda Sherman. “It will run every single day.”

The cost is $2600. The money will be drawn from the insurance proceeds the town received after the former COA facility burned down in 2020.

The 7200 square foot building at 55 Bay State Road was a total loss and the insurance proceeds were also used to purchase materials and equipment for the new COA at Francis Farm.

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Friendsgiving

We invite you to our first annual Friendsgiving. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what and who we are grateful for in general over the past year. The best way to share those reflections is around the Thanksgiving table. Join us for a delicious turkey dinner (turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies, cranberry sauce and dessert) provided by Country Kitchen with good company and conversation. The cost for residents is $5 and non residents is $10. Preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-3368772.

Constituent Services Representative Stephanie Gray Wed, Nov 16, 2022 @ 11:30am

Stephanie Gray, Constituent Services

Representative from the Office of Congressman Auchincloss, will be here from 11:30am - 1:30pm. You can bring your concerns and/ or casework requests relating to any federal agency, including Social Security, Medicare/ Medicaid, Veteran’s Affairs, Housing, Department of Defense, Internal Revenue Service, Small Business Association or Immigration, etc… Walk-ins welcome, appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment please call 508-336-8772.

Triad: Free Senior ID Cards

Tues, Nov 22, 2022 @ 11:00am

The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office has free public safety program for seniors. In just a few minutes, we can create a Senior ID card that has your name, photo and emergency contact. It’s great as a second form of identification, and we offer lanyards so seniors can wear it around their necks.

This free program is offered in partnership with COAs and TRIAD groups across Bristol County. Preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-336-8772.

Overview of Legal Services

Mon, Nov 28, 2022 10am - 12pm

by appointment only Brandon Walecka, Esq., LL.M from Walecka Law will be providing office hours by appointment. The mini-consultations will center around elder law topics such as probate, questions regarding making a will (other power of attorney, health care proxy, etc.) , trusts (irrevocable and revocable), Medicaid/MassHealth rules and eligibility, tax planning, and special needs planning.

These consults are focused on elder law and estate planning. To schedule your 15 minute consultation call the office at 508-336-8772.

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Medicare Open Enrollment

It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/ PPO), expect an information packet from your plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information: it explains the changes in your plan for 2023.

Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your plan can change significantly!

During Medicare Open Enrollment, you can adjust your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors help you understand your plan changes as well as other options you may have. Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7!

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*Please note all clients will be required to fill out a Medicare prescreening form to help us better serve you by looking up your current plan and comparing it to the future plans, if changes are necessary.

Fuel Assistance

If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply or if you need help filing your application, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department. Fuel assistance applications accepted November 1, 2022 until April 30, 2023.

Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $42,411, for 2 people is $55,461, for 3 people is $68,511, and for 4 people is $81,561 Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income. Needed Documents: • Proof of income: 4 consecutive pay stubs, Social Security Award Letter or 1099, Pension (Current 1099), Interest Dividends (1099), List of everyone in household plus their income • Homeowner’s must include: Mortgage statement, Real estate tax bill, Insurance bill, copy of electric bill and gas/oil bill • Renters Include:, Rent receipt, Recent copy of electric bill and gas/oil bills • Other Documents Needed: License, Social Security Cards for all members in household, Birth certificates for members under the age of 18, Food Stamps - copy of verification

“Canasta”

Mondays @ 1:00pm

Are you interested in playing or to watch and learn how to play Canasta? Please call if you are interested in this activity 508336-8772.

Arts & Crafts

Mondays at 1:00pm

Preregistration is required for this class.

The cost for this class is $5 for Seekonk residents and $7 for Non-Seekonk residents. All classes have limited availability. **Art Work subject to change.

• Nov 7 - Popsicle Stick Scarecrow • Nov 14 - Tea Light Centerpiece

• Nov 21 - Thanksgiving Wood Rounds • Nov 28 - Snowmen Décor

Podiatry Clinic

Wed, Nov 16, 2022 10am - 2pm

Dr. Lechan provides monthly Podiatry Clinics. An appointment is required. Items needed are insurance cards with your doctor’s names, date of last doctor’s visit, summary of last visit, and list of medications. *Please check with your insurance regarding co-pays.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Nov 16, 2022 9:00am - 11:00am

SHS and the Fire Department provide free blood pressure & glucose screenings.

Women’s Lunch at 11:30am

• Wed, Nov 16th at Toti’s, in Seekonk • Wed, Dec 21st at The Grist Mill in Seekonk The Women’s lunch group meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30am still supporting our local restaurants. Everything is Dutch treat. If you are interested in joining our group of women for good food, & good conversation, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

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Tues, Nov 22, 2022 @ 2:00pm “Keyboards and QR (Quick Response) Codes”

The touchscreen on tablets and phones has reinvented how we type just as the use of the cameras, especially post-pandemic, has made QR codes popular for opening websites. Join Librarian Michelle Gario in this 90 minute session to review using keyboards and QR codes. This program is for TABLETS AND PHONES ONLY. Bring your own tablet or phone; please make sure your device is fully charges. Contact the Seekonk Human Services to preregister for this at: 508-336-8772.

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Future Special Activities Holiday Bells

Wed, Dec 7, 2022 @ 11:30am

Join us to celebrate the holidays! The Southcoast Ringers will be here on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 11:30am.

Community Education

Wed, Dec 14, 2021 @ 11:30am

On December 14th at 11:30am, we will have Chris from the Treasurer’s office and Lydia from the Assessors’ Office. They will discuss what their offices do and will be able to answer any questions that anyone may have. Preregistration is required when attending these activities by calling 508336-8772.

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Danversport Yacht Club—Danvers, MA $99 per person Join Best of Times as we bring the music of the “Goddess of Pop” Cher Live to our stage with the Number 1 Cher Tribute Show in the world! We welcome to our stage Cher tribute artist/Cher impersonator (sing-alike, look-alike, walk-alike, talk-alike) Lisa McClowry. Not only is Lisa a well-known singer, but respected as the most authentic and well-rounded CHER tribute artist capturing Cher’s singing voice, look, walk, talk and mannerisms. Registration must be done in person and payment is required at the time of registration. Registration ends Nov. 6th.

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PLAY IS: “A Christmas for Carol” Cost: $95.00 for the Play, the Buffet, Transportation & Gratuity for the Driver Come see the World Premiere of this hilarious Christmas Comedic Farce! During the holiday season, Carol tends to take Christmas too far at work with decorations, presents, and overbearing traditions that not everyone celebrates in the office. Her co-workers love Carol, but this time of year she gets on everyone’s last nerve, so they formulate a plan for the company party that night. With wacky office hijinks, pranks, an office romance, and even people caught in their underwear, will they be able to help Carol remember the true meaning of Christmas? Registration must be done in person and payment is required at the time of registration. Registration ends December 1st.

Computer Stations

Computer access is now available. If you’re without a computer at home but you need to access one, we may be able to help.

Residents are welcome to use our laptops to surf the internet and check emails etc. For more information, or to check for availability, please call 508-336-8772.

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Library Homebound Delivery

Seekonk Public Library’s Homebound Delivery Service is for residents who have no one in their household to go to the library for them. Adult Services staff will coordinate deliveries and can work with participants to choose materials that meet their needs and interests. Volunteers will deliver the materials to the participant’s door contact-free and return borrowed materials to the library. For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@ seekonkpl.org.

Sharps Disposal

The Seekonk Board of Health has a Sharps Disposal program for Seekonk residents only. Those who use this program pay for the program. The fee is $9.00, which includes a one-gallon sharps container and the disposal of that container. Any questions please contact the Board of Health 508-336-2950.

Activities and Programs Mondays

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Drums Alive 9:30am Belly Dancing Mahjong 1pm Zoom Coffee Chat 1:30pm

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Community Questions for our Police Liaison

Officer Maria Vicenzo is welcoming community questions. Questions can be mailed to the center, dropped off in person, or placed in our lock box that is attached to the building at the entrance. We will post answers to the questions in the monthly newsletter and on our Facebook page, if requested. If you prefer to be called, please leave your contact information.

Email List

Join our email list! Things are changing so quickly these days and we want to be able to get the word out to you quickly.

Please give us a call and give us your email address; we want to share fun activities, links to zoon and other virtual programing you may like.

Nutritional Meals To Go Tues/Wed/Thurs

Seekonk Human Services will be working with Bristol Elder Services to provide nutritional meals for lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to go. Meals come completely cooked and prepackaged.

All you need to do is heat it up! Meals need to be ordered the day before by 9:30am.

Suggested donation of $2.25 per meal which will be collected at the time of pickup.

Pick up will be between 11am - 12pm. November menu is available on our Facebook Page and by calling at 508-336-8772.

Veterans Services

2nd Annual Seekonk Veterans Community Leaf Rake

A Community service event where we clean up yards for our Veterans and Seniors of Seekonk. Saturday, November 19th, from 9am-12pm. Rain Date- November 26th Residents’ homes. Volunteer staff and students of Seekonk High School for our Veterans and Seniors of Seekonk If you would like to have your home’s yard be a part of this event, please contact VSO James LaFlame. Phone: 508-336-2940 Email: jlaflame@seekonk-ma.gov

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The Veterans Council will be holding their Holiday Festival Tree Sponsorship at the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park during the month of December. For those who wish to get on the waiting list for a tree, please contact the VSO at the contact information below.

James LaFlame, Seekonk Veterans Services Officer Office: 508-336-2940 Email: jlaflame@seekonk-ma.gov

Halloween Party at the Seekonk Senior Center

Director Brittney & Assistant Director Ashley presented the Seniors with a Halloween Party at the Seekonk Senior Center.

It was well attended & enjoyed by all. The entertainment was by the one man band Steve Burke, a RI musician. There were raffles, prizes for best costumes, & dancing.

Seekonk’s 2nd Annual Veterans’ Day Rolling Parade

The Seekonk Veterans Council would like to invite all Seekonk Veterans to participate in a rolling parade, a parade of cars, motorcycles and military vehicles on Veterans Day 2022, Friday, November 11th at 9am. The parade route starts at Briarwood Plaza and ends at the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park. Kindly R.S.V.P. to my email or phone. This is a great opportunity for those in town to appreciate your service to the nation.

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School News Seekonk’s Hurley Middle School Recognized as Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Champion School

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Please bring a canned good for the Rehoboth Food Pantry Beckwith Middle School Sponsored by: Rehoboth PTSA every child one voice Visit our website for more information at www.rehobothptsa.org

Hurley Middle School’s 2021-22 Unified Basketball team.

(Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools) Seekonk -- Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet and Principal Alexis Bouchard are pleased to announce that Seekonk’s Hurley Middle School has been recognized by Special Olympics Massachusetts as an official Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Champion School.

Special Olympics Massachusetts honored Hurley Middle School’s commitment to inclusion by awarding the school with a certificate and banner for its continuous efforts to provide opportunities and activities for all. The school was honored for embodying what it means to be a Unified Champion School through unified sports, inclusive youth leadership programs and whole-school engagement.

Back in the 2016-17 school year, Hurley Middle School and Swansea’s Case Jr. High School partnered together to create a Unified Basketball program. Since the program’s inception, it has continued to grow within the Massasoit League under Coach Melissa Skodras’ leadership with approximately six schools participating each season.

Last year, Hurley Middle School expanded its programming to include Unified Bowling and Bocce was added to the school’s list of Unified Sports this year. HMS will be hosting its first-ever Unified Bocce meet this fall.

This year, Hurley Middle School has also established a Unified Club to participate in various activities, and facilitate inclusive schoolwide events with Ashley Armoush serving as the club’s advisor.

In addition to sports and clubs, over the years Hurley Middle School has also held “Warrior Pride Acceptance Days,” a day in which staff and students are encouraged to wear blue in support of inclusion. On this day, morning announcements are also shared related to the importance of inclusion and fostering a welcoming environment for all.

“At the Hurley Middle School, our staff and students have been committed to ensuring that no child feels left out, especially those with disabilities, by engaging with one another through activities, sports and more,” Principal Bouchard said. “By building these connections, we have been able to foster and grow an open and inclusive environment that truly welcomes everyone. We are honored to be recognized and we look forward to continuing the work we’ve started.”

As part of this recognition, Special Olympics Massachusetts will provide resources and tools to support Hurley’s commitment to inclusivity. The toolkit includes important dates, reminders and fun items to assist staff with beginning the school year as a Unified School Champion.

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On October 31st, our kindergarten and preschool students hosted a themed parade around the school. The students and teachers enjoyed seeing our youngest students in their costumes.

Teachers also had activities and projects planned for the day. A fun time was had by all!

Beckwith Students Will Display Artwork at the Dighton Arts Festival

The DR Falcon Frankie visited the PRES and BMS Trunk or Treat event at DRRHS on October 22nd.

The crisp fall air brought much excitement to Palmer River Elementary School. Teachers and students engaged in fall-themed activities throughout October that spanned all major academic areas. These activities included fall items such as apples, leaves, and pumpkins.

Since October was fire safety month, classrooms participated in fire safety activities. Palmer River was fortunate to have firefighter Randy Larivee visit our preschool and kindergarten classrooms. He shared fire safety knowledge tips with preschool and kindergarten students during his visit. Students also enjoyed an up-close fire truck experience.

Mrs. DiPalma’s second-grade class held a book dedication ceremony in the library. During the ceremony, students read their first published book to visitors. The ceremony ended with each child taking a picture with Mrs. Kefor, Principal, and Dr. Leandro, Assistant Principal. Mrs. DiPalma’s students then placed their books in the school library for all to enjoy! We are so proud of our young authors!

On October 22nd, our PTSA sponsored a Trunk or Treat event.

The event featured decorated car trunks, families adorned in creative costumes, and plenty of candy. Our Superintendent, Mr. Runey, and Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Souza, joined in on the fun. Thank you to the PTSA for organizing this family-friendly event.

On October 27th, our second-grade students and their families were invited to a Math-or-Treat event. This event consisted of spooky math games, costumes, and treats. It was great to see so many second graders having fun with math.

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Congratulations to all the Beckwith Middle School students whose artwork will be displayed at the 2022 Dighton Arts Festival this Sunday, November 6!

Grade Five: Patrick D’Aiello, Madison Johnson, Zoya Holowka, Jagger Xavier, Jade Lingard, Julia Cameron, Lyla Mae Kinniburgh, and Eve Ricci Grade Six: Robert Sanford, Evan Cardoso, Logan Jodat, Rebecca Forget, Isabelle Bettencourt, Cassidy Hasenfratz, Eric Lin, Addison Bairos, Nayalie Carpenter and Tenley Ferreira Grade Seven: Mia Fonseca, Emily Harris, Taylor Pierce, Ian Cardoso, Bryce Bouchard, Thomas Azevedo, Ariana Sypek, andCiara Peavey Grade Eight: Mae Darowski, Allison Mandeville, Tayla Duarte, Brielle Raposo, Noelle Blais, Charlotte Marr, Isabelle Pirri, Riley Gousie, Patrick McCann and Dreyla Sequeira The mission of this festival is to provide a place where local and regional artists and crafters can display and sell their work in a family-oriented environment that encourages artists of all ages. The greenhouses at Araujo Farms will be filled with arts, crafts, music, food, and activities for this fun-filled community event. This annual festival is sponsored by the Dighton Lions Club.

The Dighton Arts Festival takes place this Sunday, November 6 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

For more information regarding parking, a list of vendors, and additional activities please visit: dightonlionsfestivals.org

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AP and PSAT Success at Bishop Feehan

More AP Scholars and more National Commended students than ever follow major new support and access initiatives.

Attleboro, MA – Academic honors have been pouring into Bishop Feehan High School’s Holcott Drive campus, and Principal Sean Kane is beaming with pride and saluting his students and staff on their accomplishments.

Sixty-eight Feehan students – far more than ever recorded before – recently learned of their status as AP Scholars from the College Board. AP Scholars receive an AP score of 3 or higher on three or more Advanced Placement exams.

Thirteen Feehan students achieved AP Scholar with Honor status (AP average above 3.25 and a 3 or more on at least four AP exams) and 18 earned the coveted AP Scholar with Distinction level (average of at least 3.5 and a 3 or more on five or more different AP exams).

Additionally, nine Feehan seniors recently received Commended Students status in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP). Commended students represent the top 3% of PSAT takers in the country.

“It’s been quite a fall for our Feehan scholars,” reports an excited Kane. “We love the honors, of course, but I can’t help but reflect on all the hard work by both our students and our staff that makes all this possible. Our faculty have been actively increasing access to AP courses and growing our SAT prep programs, and our students have responded so well. It’s a great day to be a Shamrock.”

As noted by Principal Kane, this most-recent success follows a concerted effort by Feehan academic leaders to expand access to Advanced Placement courses and build in even more PSAT and SAT supports for Feehan students. In fact, the 2021-22 school year saw 242 Feehan students (the most ever) taking at least one AP course and 87% of those students achieving an AP exam score of 3 or higher (considered the passing score).

The average AP score at Feehan in 2022 was 3.64. Forty-five percent of Feehan seniors in the Class of 2022 received a score of 3 or better on at least one Advanced Placement exam.

Students from our area: Current Class of 2023 AP Scholars seniors: Lydia E. Nassef, Seekonk; Una E. Soliday, Rehoboth The Class of 2022 Feehan AP Scholars: Caitlin J. Brawley, AP Scholar, Rehoboth; Cormac T. Masterson, AP Scholar with Distinction, Rehoboth More information can be found at BishopFeehan.com/ Admissions.

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by Joe Siegel Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Schools Superintendent Bill Runey provided an update on efforts to improve security at the district’s buildings, following the arrest of a man who broke into Palmer River Elementary School last month.

Police later identified the suspect as 35 year-old Jacob Hunt of Taunton. He is being charged with breaking and entering into a building in the daytime and destruction of property over $1200.

“The resolution by RPD at PRES gives us all some peace of mind,” Runey said Monday. “As for security, we have been working on our safety and security vision since the tragedy in Uvalde, Tx. In just a few months, we have made significant progress in achieving that vision. Our school committee set the tone in July with a special meeting, and this was one of the significant agenda items.

We, then, had multiple strategy sessions with police and fire in both towns as well as an independent security consultant. We still have boxes to check, but we have common language in our crisis plans and have dramatically improved communication.” “ Although there is no such thing as absolute safety, we continue to work to achieve our goal to make our schools as safe as possible,” Runey added.

Bristol County Agricultural High School’s 85th Annual Fall Show

Twin Oaks F Lyn Corbett, a senior from Seekonk, participates in the Horsemanship event inside the Horse Arena. It was one of many events during Bristol County Agricultural High School’s 85th Annual Fall Show on Saturday/Sunday, in Dighton and gave visitors a chance to see the major renovations and additions of the campus. Photo by Kathy Borchers

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Trinity Repertory Company Presents 46th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol

Iconic Holiday Story Plays November 3, 2022 – January 1, 2023 Providence, RI: Trinity Repertory Company returns to live performances with its 46th annual holiday production of A Christmas Carol. Noted for being a new production each year, the 2022 production will be directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy, a recent graduate of the Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Program in Directing, and features longtime company member Phyllis Kay as Ebenezer Scrooge.

A Christmas Carol runs in the Chace Theater from November 3, 2022 through January 1, 2023 with press opening night on Wednesday, November 9, at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $27 and are available online at trinityrep.com/carol or by contacting the ticket office at (401) 351-4242.

“I am particularly excited to have Aileen at the helm of A Christmas Carol this year,” Trinity Rep Artistic Director Curt Columbus said. “Her work is always filled with music, joy, and wonder, which makes her perfectly suited to deliver a beautiful holiday present to audiences with this story. I’m also beyond thrilled to have Phyllis Kay in the role of Scrooge in our production. Phyllis is one of the great treasures of the Trinity Rep acting company. Her brilliant sense of humor and her incredible heart will make this a Carol for the ages.”

A Long-Standing Tradition

Founding Artistic Director Adrian Hall first added A Christmas Carol to Trinity Rep’s lineup in 1977, just four years after moving into the company’s current home at the Lederer Theater Center on Washington Street. Since then, the production has become a holiday tradition for generations of families in Southern New England. Trinity Rep’s production is set apart from other holiday productions by the fact that it is reimagined every year by a new director, cast, and set of designers in order to be relevant and timely for contemporary audiences. Nearly two million people have seen the show since its inception more than four decades ago.

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Aileen Wen McGroddy is a Chinese-Irish-American theater director, educator, and producer of live events. Her work is imaginative, inclusive, and playfully experimental, coming from a robust background in physical theatre and a deep commitment to hospitality. She became a person in New York, a theater-maker in Chicago, and graduated with an MFA in Directing from Brown/Trinity Rep in 2022, where she directed the fall 2021 production of The Late Wedding. Aileen is a 2050 Fellow at New York Theatre Workshop and the BOLD Resident Director at Northern Stage.

“In this year’s production of A Christmas Carol, I’m exploring what makes people return to this story each holiday season,” Aileen said. Dickens’s London is rife with inequality, plagued by greed, and harshly unforgiving to those struggling to survive. A world like that creates a person like Ebenezer Scrooge, who lives the values that this environment taught her: She moves through the world armored, heart bolted tight with grief and fear. While Scrooge is an extreme case, I think we all protect ourselves from the discomforts and vulnerabilities of living in an unequal society. This story asks us to consider what we might gain if we were to fully open ourselves to the people we share the world with - to meet their needs, to listen to their words, to appreciate their gifts, and to let ourselves be seen.”

Aileen will work alongside choreographer Shura Baryshnikov, music director Andrew Smithson, set designer Tatiana Kahvegian, costume designer Camilla Dely, lighting designer Keith Parham, and sound designer Caroline Eng. Phyllis Kay joined Trinity Rep’s resident artistic company in 1991 and has appeared in 13 other productions of A Christmas Carol in an assortment of roles. This year’s production will be her first time portraying Scrooge. This is also the first time since 2003 that a woman has been cast in the role at Trinity Rep. Joining Phyllis on stage are fellow company members Angela Brazil and Rachael Warren; Brown/Trinity Rep MFA students Michael Hisamoto ‘23, Claire Koenig ‘23, Jenny Nguyen Nelson ‘23, and Luis Ra Rivera ‘23; Brown/Trinity Rep alumni Jihan Haddad ‘22 and Gunnar Manchester ‘22; and guest performers Jeff Ararat, Jenna Cyber Monday Lea Scott, and Dereks Thomas. The production will also feature Specials Coming a children’s cast comprised of 12 young local actors including: Jianni Amaral (Cranston, RI), Eleanor Brown-Araujo (Cranston, RI), Soon!

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program, schools can arrange for students to experience this live production with tickets to a student matinee performance, a study guide that can be used in the classroom to prepare for the play, and a post-show discussion with the production team. The Project Discovery performance dates for A Christmas Carol are November 10, 16, 17, 22, and 30; and December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, and 21 at 10:30 am. Visit trinityrep.com/project-discovery for more information and to book your school.

A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep is presented by Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses with supporting sponsor Amica Insurance. Trinity Rep’s 2022-23 Season is sponsored in part by the Rhode Island State Council on The Arts (RISCA). 110 Grill is Trinity Rep’s Opening Night Sponsor, and Southwest Airlines is the Official Airline of Trinity Rep.

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Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater, Trinity Rep has created unparalleled professional theater for and with its community since its founding in 1963. Trinity Rep strives to facilitate human connection and has been a driving force behind the creativity that fuels and defines the region for more than 50 years.

Trinity Rep is committed to reinventing the public square and inspiring dialogue by creating emotionally-stimulating live productions that range from classical to contemporary and innovative education programs for all ages and abilities. Its annual production of A Christmas Carol has brought families together for more than four decades and made memories for nearly two million audience members.

Trinity Rep’s 2022-23 Season runs through June 2023, and includes productions of The Inheritance, A Christmas Carol, By The Queen, The Inferior Sex, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. For more information, visit Trinity Rep’s website at www.TrinityRep.com.

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2022 Holiday Guide Festival of Lights in Historic Wickford Village Celebrates 37th year

Celebrate the holidays as Wickford Village kicks off the season with its 37th annual Festival of Lights Celebration Thursday, December 1 - Sunday, December 4, 2022.

The festival begins on Thursday, December 1st with the official lighting of the Tree at Updike Park. Thousands of white lights sparkle and set the streets aglow as the village is transformed into a winter wonderland. Window shop as store owners show off

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IN MEMORIAM Marilyn Bourne Greene Marilyn Bourne Greene, 94, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the home where she lived for over 65 years. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Greene, with whom she celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2021.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Robert Bourne and Madeline (Buckingham) Bourne.

Mrs. Greene received her Bachelor’s Degree from Bryant University in 1949 and was a teacher at Newman Arcade School and North School in Gently Used or New: Seekonk, MA. She grew up in RiverMarilyn Bourne Greene Coats, Hats, Mittens, Gloves side and summered in the Touisset Highlands with her family where she enjoyed and competed in Sweatshirts, Sweaters sailing on the Kickemuit River.

Pants, Boots, Shoes Marilyn loved her family and the community she belonged to, Pajamas seeing the good in everyone and everything. A peaceful and serene fixture in her family, there was always a happy twinkle in her eye.

She was an avid golfer and member of the Segregansett Country New: Club for 56 years. She was a member of Rehoboth Congregational Underwear and Socks Church where parishioners could enjoy listening to her sing in the choir well into her 80s, alongside her granddaughter. She also enjoyed entertaining her family on holidays singing and playing Supported by the PTO’s, Seekonk Transitional the piano. Marilyn was a member of the Rehoboth Garden Club Academy, and the STARs program for many decades and loved spending time teaching her daughter the art of floral design, together hand-crafting arrangements that were enjoyed by family on many special occasions. Although she Questions: please email angelscarecloset@gmail.com or led a very rewarding and fulfilling life, nothing made Marilyn hapcall 508-557-0856 pier than simply spending time with her husband Bob. They would often be spotted together in Rehoboth out to breakfast or dinner and treasured their time spent vacationing in Vero Beach for over 20 years.

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Swansea James D. Rebello Sr., age 87, passed away surrounded by his family on October 23rd. Born in Swansea, he was the son of the late Manuel and Lillian (Simons) Rebello.

Jim began his military career in 1957 with the US Army and continued on as a member of the National Guard for many years.

Throughout his life, his love of James D. Rebello Sr. music was a constant, playing in multiple bands around New England and entertaining the elderly with his fellow band members at the Tiverton, Barrington and Seekonk Senior Centers. Jim held many positions within organizations he devoted his time to; Master of Newport Country Pamona Grange #4, Gate Keeper of the RI State Grange and a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his children; Susan, Ann Marie, James Jr., Matthew Rebello and Melissa Thurston; his sister, Veronica Soares; as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his partner Mary Costa, his brothers; David, William, Manuel and his sister Bertha.

Family and friends are invited to attend a burial at St. Patricks Cemetery in Somerset, with full honors, on Tuesday, November 1st at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James’s memory, to Hanover Hospice, P.O. Box 25, Somerset MA 02726.To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www. rogersfuneral.com

Florence L. Duell, 86, of Seekonk, passed away at home on October 26, 2022. She was the wife of the late Thomas F. Duell. Born in Seekonk, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. Clarke and Bertha (Crompton) Clarke.

Mrs. Duell was a lifelong resident of Seekonk and worked as a cashier at the former Almac’s Market.

She leaves her loving children: Thomas F. Duell, Jr. and his wife Dru of Seekonk, Lynne E. Dalton and her husband Kenneth of Seekonk, and Karen L. Piaseczny and her husband Florence L. Duell Paul of Lake Wales, FL. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was the sister of William C. Clarke of Seekonk, Charles E. Clarke of Attleboro, and many late siblings. She was the aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Her Graveside Service will be held Friday, November 4, 2022 at 12:30 P.M. in Seekonk Cemetery, Newman Avenue, Seekonk. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Seekonk Save A Pet Society, P.O. Box 474, Seekonk, MA 02771 will be appreciated.

Arrangements are in the care of the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

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Roland Carl Fischbach, 84, of Rehoboth, passed away on October 5, 2022 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

Charles H. DeBlois, Jr., 62, of Rehoboth, MA passed away October 6, 2022 at home.

Shirley J. Wright of Rehoboth, MA passed away at home on October 9, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.

Janice M. (Dion) Wyatt, age 78, of Rehoboth, formerly of New Mexico and North Attleboro, passed unexpectedly, yet peacefully at home on October 9, 2022.

Jerilyn A. (Silva) Rucco, age 80, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

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Robert L. Beaudet, 81, of Seekonk, MA, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 13, 2022.

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Sandra Noyes Calverley died Seekonk – Robert “Bob” Edon September 28, 2022. The wife of ward Powers, 84, passed away Charles A. Calverley, Jr., she was a on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He resident of Seekonk, MA for 58 years. was the beloved husband of the She is survived by her husband late Claire Marie Anne (Tetreault) Charles, sons Charles A Calverley Powers for forty-one years. Born in III, his wife Carol, James William Seymour Indiana, he was the son Calverley II, his wife Laura, together of the late Clarence Edward and with grandchildren Kathryn Mary and Margie Kathryn (Miller) Powers.

James William (Will).

Bob was baptized at the She was a graduate of Burrillville Church of Brethren in Frederick, High School, where she attained MD. He graduated from Frederick Sandra Noyes Calverley membership in the National Honor High School in June of 1956 and received an Associate of Arts Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and degree with Honor from Frederick Doris Noyes, brothers Norman and Julian and sister Doris C. Community College in 1963. He Noyes of Florida. She was employed by AMICA Insurance Co. for completed his studies earning a several years in the Accounting Department until she started to Robert “Bob” Edward Powers Bachelor of Business Administraraise her family. tion degree with High Honor from She was particularly interested in history and did much to American International College in Springfield, MA, in 1969. Bob discover the family’s ancestry which included no less that 14 was a member of the Omicron Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, Mayflower passengers and a host of patriots who lost their lives the national evening college honor society. in defense of our country, not the least of whom included General Immediately after graduating from High School, he enlisted in Joseph Warren who fell in the battle of Bunker Hill. In addition to the United States Army reserve, serving a total of eight years on her membership in the Society of Mayflower descendants, she active duty, active reserves, and standby reserves. As a 19-year-old, was a founding member of The Rhode Island Genealogy Society, Bob was named Private of the Year in the 797th Engineers Panel where she assisted other members in finding their families. She Bridge Company stationed at Frederick. was appointed to The Five Generation Projects, who traced their He held financial and administrative positions with the following Pilgrim fathers through five generations and was later published. companies: American Optical Company 1957-1982 in Frederick, She was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution MD, Brattleboro, VT, and Southbridge, MA; Addressograph Farand the Huguenot Society. rington, Randolph, MA, 1982-1986, Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, RI, Sandra was an avid gardener and took great joy in “tilling the 1986 - Retired 1998. His retirement from Hasbro was bittersweet for soil“ and showing off the fruits of her labors. She was justly proud his grandnieces and nephew, who enjoyed the Christmas presents of her collection of Clematis vines. from Uncle Bob and Aunt Claire that carried a Hasbro label.

She gave of her time and treasure to various charitable organiBob was an avid football fan, and especially enjoyed rooting zations, particularly the 168th Combat Division who defended the for his favorite team, the New England Patriots. During the seaBelgian town of St. Vith at the Battle of the Bulge. She assisted son, he and Claire would spend the day watching football at local in raising a fund to have a monument erected to their memory at restaurants. the battle site where her brother Julian was killed. She was later Bob was fond of the beach and spent the winters at Marco invited to give the dedicatory address at its unveiling. Many survivIsland, Florida. He scheduled his time at Marco Island to coincide ing members of the 168th, veterans and people of St. Vith were with the start of nonstop flights from Providence and returned to his present. As a token of their appreciation, she was presented with home in Seekonk on the last day of nonstop flights back. honorary membership of the 168th Engineer Combat Division.

He enjoyed performing his own home maintenance and imShe was a faithful member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church provement projects, most recently winning a battle with a deterin Providence and participated as an Altar Guild Member and mined woodpecker.

Church School teacher.

The family will remember Bob for his methodical note taking In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to The James and impeccable handwriting, legendary organizational skills, sharp William Calverley Special Needs Trust, c/o 69 Hawthorne Drive, wit, and wise counsel.

Seekonk, MA. He is survived by two sisters, Bette Ann Shafer and Marcia Jean Procino and her husband, Ronald, all of Maryland, two nieces, three grandnieces, a grandnephew, several cousins and dear friends. He was the brother of the late Philip Powers, brother-inlaw of the late John Shafer and granduncle of the late Grant Madden.

His funeral was held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, beginning with visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by Services at 11:00 a.m. in William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI. Interment with his late wife followed at Seekonk Cemetery, Seekonk, MA. Online condolences at www. trippfuneralhome.com.

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