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Town of Rehoboth News Notes by Laura Calverley

Several Races in Local Election Are Contested

For the first time in several years there will be three contested races in the April 3 town election - Board of Selectmen, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee and Park Commission. Four candidates are running for two open seats on the board of selectman: incumbent David Perry, Craig Chapman, James Muri, and Antonio Oliveira.

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Three candidates, incumbent Richard Barrett, Michael Deignan and Anthony Arrigo, are running for two seats on the DightonRehoboth Regional School Committee. For one seat on the park commission, incumbent Lynore McKim and Veterans Officer John “Jake” Kramer are running. The last day to register to vote in the election is Tuesday, March 14, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the town clerk’s office. For other races, see Town Clerk Laura Schwall’s column in this issue for further information.

years. Azar, who was hired in July 2014, received an overall rating of “proficient” at his annual evaluation. He was evaluated on the performance goals of professional practice, student learning and district improvement. At his last evaluation, Azar’s contract was extended through the 2017-2018 school year. The latest extension is through the 2020 school year.

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Principal Leaving Job

After several years of planning, the town has finally signed a lease with the Women’s Development Corp. to lease the former Anawan School for the development of senior housing. Voters at town meeting in Nov. 2014 approved an article authorizing selectmen to petition the State Legislature to allow the town to enter into a lease with the Women’s Development Corporation to renovate the former Anawan School on Bay State Road into affordable housing for seniors and senior veterans. The $5-$6 million project involves renovating the front portion of the building and demolishing the back portion to construct apartments, mostly one-bedroom units. According to an article in the Sun Chronicle, the complex will be named the Anawan School Apartments.

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Principal Kevin Braga announced that he is leaving to take a position at Bristol County Agricultural High School as Assistant Superintendent/Principal. Braga said he has enjoyed his ten years at D-R and appreciates all the support he has received over the years. Braga has been principal since 2014 and previously served as assistant principal.

Interim Principal Appointed at D-R Regional High School

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School has a new interim principal. A few days after Principal Kevin Braga announced he was leaving to take a position at Bristol Aggie High School, the D-R Regional School District announced that Jeanne Bonneau was named interim principal replacing Braga. She begins the job on March 13. Bonneau has nearly 50 years experience as an educator and administrator. She currently oversees the pre-school program at the high school and also served as the interim principal at Beckwith Middle School and as a math coach at both middle schools. The school department plans to post the principal position immediately, with a start date of July 1. Bonneau will serve until a new permanent principal is hired.

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New Bill Proposed in State Senate Prohibits Schools from Using Native American Names for Sports

A bill filed by Sen. Barbara L’Italien, DAndover, on behalf of a constituent, would prohibit King Philip, Foxboro, Seekonk and other schools from using Native American names for their sports teams and mascots. L’Italien reportedly has not taken a position on the issue. The constituent, Linda Thomas, says the nicknames, such as the Warriors used in Seekonk and Foxboro are offensive and should not be allowed, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle. A few local legislators have said the decision should be left to the school districts. Thomas reportedly said that Native American groups support the bill. A final decision on the bill has not been made.

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Meeting on Compressor Station Cancelled

Spectra Energy, one of the companies behind the controversial natural gas pipeline expansion, and a proposed gas compressor station in Rehoboth, cancelled a public meeting that was scheduled for February 27 at D-R High School. Attleboro Mayor Kevin Dumas, who opposes the project, said it may indicate that the project is not going forward, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle. A press release from the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen said that the proposal is on hold and Spectra is reevaluating and restructuring the proposal. “They do not wish to meet with us regarding any specific plans and will not move ahead until they have restructured a specific proposal,” said the release. The Sun Chronicle article indicated that there are issues with financing and there is a possibility that the project will not occur. Representatives for Citizens Against the Rehoboth Compressor Station (CARCS) say they will continue to fight the project until Access Northeast officially withdraws its application with the federal government. In February, the Attleboro City Council held a vote supporting CARCS’ efforts.

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There are four cats and a dog in the shelter at present. Andrew gets to have his picture on display this month because he has been waiting the longest -- he came in with an injured leg and had to be quarantined. The injury left him with a limp, so he should be an indoor cat. Despite his long confinement, he is calm and loves cuddles. Andrew has been neutered and vaccinated. For more information about Andrew and other adoptable pets, see https://www.petfinder. com//pet-search?shelter_id=MA152 or e-mail a.ruscetta@comcast.net. To report a lost or found pet, call 508-252-5421, ext. 126.

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Rehoboth Fire Department Headquarters and Station #1 Conditions

I would like to take some time to give you an overview of the working conditions, space restrictions and safety concerns with the current Fire Department Headquarters and Station # 1 quarters. The department has long out grown the facility and the building has become counterproductive to our mission. Our firefighters protect the lives and property of the citizens of Rehoboth and those who visit it out of pure dedication and commitment to serve. The mission has changed drastically over the last twenty years and the time has long past for the facilities they operate, train and work out of to be upgraded. Some of the issues we currently face include: Over the last twenty years the apparatus housed in the station has completely turned over. The new apparatus is much larger and more sophisticated. We currently have to jockey or move one piece of apparatus around to get another one out depending on the type of incident we are responding to. This contributes directly to longer response times. We have maximized all of the available storage space. We can’t get at supplies and equipment when the apparatus is in the building. There is an overhead storage space that is accessed by an old fire ladder and is not very safe. Every inch of wall space around the perimeter of the apparatus floor is occupied with supplies and equipment. We have built cabinets, lockers and shelves over the years but have reached the end of our useable space. We utilize outside storage trailers for the overflow which presents another set of problems. There have been numerous additions to the infrastructure of the building over the years. There are miles of wires, conduits and pipes that have been added to the facility. This has not only affected storage but also offers little protection for these utilities. The command staff and administration functions of the Department operate out of a total of 250 square feet of office space. The Fire Chief, Administrative Assistant, Fire Prevention, Training Division and Maintenance Division have to share this minimal amount of space. There is only one desk for the three divisions and the Deputy / Assistant Chiefs to work out of. When you add the file cabinets and office machines the space shrinks even more. The Chiefs and firefighters assigned to these divisions have to schedule around each other or are forced to work from home. To say the least this is counterproductive. Customers that need to do business with the department stand in the doorway of the office while being served. There is zero security realized by this configuration. The Station 1 officers and firefighters operate out of one 108 square foot “radio room”. The backup console for public safety dispatch is also located in the space. Once you add the desk, PC, printer and file cabinets it’s basically a closet. There is no conference room or other office space availed to the Company.

March 2017 The Reporter The common area is shared by three agencies. The Ambulance duty crew is here from 7am to 5pm seven days a week. All of the furniture in the room has been donated by various agencies or purchased through grant money. The television was also donated. This area is also used for training, events, meetings and workshops. It is not conducive to any of these functions. Storage is again an issue in the office and common areas. The mechanical room and one closet are jam packed. The decontamination room is also cluttered and requires moving objects when it is need which is another safety concern. The access, parking, signage and physical appearance of the facility leave little to be desired. The roof has leaked for years. The heat and air conditioning offer no real climate control; the emergency generator is at its limit, the windows and doors waste energy and everything else negative that comes with a 45-year-old building. As stated in the opening, the Fire Department space in the facility is outdated, cramped, counterproductive and presents safety issues. There is a real need for office space, a conference room, a training room, storage and effective decontamination. It has gotten to the point where it has become an embarrassment. The Town appropriates less than $400K a year for total fire protection. Regardless of what conditions the Department has to work and operate under we are required to meet all Federal, State, NFPA and EMS standards. These conditions make that extremely difficult. If it wasn’t for the dedication and commitment to serve and the professionalism exuded by our members we would be in serious trouble. Frank Barresi

A New Town Complex

How long is this overdue! A bit of history. The only new municipal building in modern times built in Rehoboth is the Council On Aging which is going to be paid for in April 2017 and your taxes will be reduced to their previous assessment because it was paid by debt exclusion, which if the town complex is approved it will be by debt exclusion and our taxes will be reduced when it is paid for. Thanks to living in a conservative town the new town complex has been designed with functionality and cost awareness along with a pleasing architectural appearance. The existing town office, previously a U S Nike Sight built under substandard federal building codes, was sold to the town of Rehoboth for $ 5,900.00 in 1971. A building that has been in use for over 60 years and has never been improved or expanded. And by the way the employees have not been able to drink the water there for over 30 years! The police, fire and rescue building was built in 1971. This building has also never been improved or expanded! Both buildings are in serious disrepair. The one caveat we have is our town fathers had the foresight to purchase 10.6 acres when this building was built. So thankfully for that we have ample space for a new and renovated complex. The proposed complex including renovation and expansion will occupy less than 1.5 acres of the 10.6. As one can see there is more than ample land at that sight. The assessment for the project is expected to be between $40 and $50 per $100,000 assessed value of your property. With a figure of $45 a property valued at $300,000 would pay an increase of $135 per year in taxes. This is .37 cents a day. Also monies from solar farms and from the sale of town properties will be used to pay for this project. This is a list of municipal projects recently approved by towns that are close to our population: Dighton pop.7,086- police station only, $5.2 M , Swansea pop. 15,865 police station only, $4.65 M , Westport pop. 15,532 police station only $8 M , Dudley pop. 11,390 fire station only $8.9 M , Norfolk pop 11,257 police & fire $9.9M As you can see, Rehoboth’s complex which includes renovations and additions of our Police, Fire, Rescue and a new Town office at a cost of $9.5 M , that’s right $9.5 Million. And this project will be by debt exclusion which means it comes off of your taxes when it is paid for. Continued on page 8...

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This proposal is the most complete and with the best foresight I have seen in 45 years. So I would ask you to please vote to approve our new Town complex on Monday April 3. This is way overdue and it will indeed make us proud of our Rehoboth. And by the way I would like to thank our town employees and all of the volunteers, for their time and efforts through the years to make Rehoboth a special place to call home. Also thanks to Ted Rowse and the building committee which consists of department heads and our Chiefs for there expertise and efforts for a job well done. Jay Crandall, Rehoboth

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March 2017 The Reporter • Better project management: In my years of serving on Planning Board, one of the things we really got right was proper project management through better monitoring of construction, better management of warrantees (we’ve paid for it once, why pay for it again?) and higher quality at the design stage by review of competent engineers. If we build it right the first time we can make it last longer and require less maintenance down the road. • Better projection of resources: We live in a community in which we all have private wells and private septic systems; there is no city water upon which we can rely if our wells run dry or become contaminated. I am currently working with the Planning Board, the Board of Health, Water Commission, and others to create bylaws that would limit large developments that could endanger these resources. • Better use of volunteerism: Rehoboth has traditionally relied on its spirit of volunteerism to manage its business, from volunteers on town committees and boards to contractors who have stepped in with large equipment when a dam was breaching or when a timely repair was required on a failed bridge. I would further encourage this by creating a portal in the Town’s website and a system to manage requests that allows residents to make suggestions for needed repairs or for citizens and local contractors to help out. I really believe that we can work together and operate Rehoboth more efficiently through better management and paying closer attention to details. If you feel, like me, that the future lies in working smarter, not harder then please consider voting for me for the Board of Selectmen. Together we can all enjoy twenty five more years living in a great community! Please visit my web page at www. electjimmuri.com and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely Jim Muri

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I would like to take a moment to introduce myself, as I am running for a seat on the Town Of Rehoboth’s Board of Selectmen. My name is Craig Chapman of Homestead Ave Rehoboth. Married to wife Kristie 16 years. 2 Daughters Lauren and Emma. Police Officer Town of North Attleboro 23 Years United States Army Massachusetts National Guard 27 years, 3 Deployments (Afghanistan, Iraq, Guantanamo Bay) Retired Sergeant Major. Bishop Feehan High School Graduate Associates and Bachelors Degrees Newbury College Criminal Justice Union President 10 Years North Attleboro Police Patrol Officers Association - current Retirement Board 6 Years Town of North Attleboro Chairman 4 Years - current Area 2 Vice President 2 Years Massachusetts Coalition of Police - current Personnel Board Town of Rehoboth 2 Months Wellness Committee Member Fraternal Order of Police - current Fallen Heroes Foundation Committee Member Fraternal Order of Police - past If Elected as Selectmen I will provide strong, proven leadership and advocate for all our residents, businesses, and employees in the best interests of the Town. Thank you for your consideration, support, and vote. Sincerely, Craig R. Chapman

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Rehoboth Animal Advocates Thank You

Rehoboth Animal Advocates, Inc. is a non-profit organization, relying on donations, fundraisers and dedicated benefactors. One of their commitments is to promote awareness of care and support for abandoned and neglected animals. The organizationTraps, Neuters, and Releases feral cats in the town of Rehoboth. Once the cats are trapped and neutered they are released to the colony from where they came. Eventually the colony will die off because they are unable to reproduce. Until that happens, owners of the properties will still feed the cats. To date the group has trapped 82 feral cats and kittens. Some of the feral cat colonies need shelters which are quite expensive to purchase. Rehoboth Animal Advocates reached out to James Aldoupolis, Technical Coordinator at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, Taunton to inquire if the school would build four feral cat houses at a reasonable cost. Without delay Bristol-Plymouth went to work to make it happen at a sensible price. The Rehoboth Animal Advocates want to thank the students and teachers of the carpentry department and Mr. Aldoupolis for fulfilling one of the items on the group’s wish list. The skillfully made shelters were delivered. A member received them and exclaimed, “Wicked nice job.” That says it all. Thank you again. Lorraine Botts, Member

Rehoboth Municipal Complex

This is in response to Carol Williams article dated January 30, 2017. Ms. Williams has discussed her concerns numerous times and I personally and publicly answered them each time. Apparently Ms. Williams does not understand the process which must be followed however, I will explain it again. The Rehoboth Municipal Complex Committee along with Ted Rowse have been working on the conceptual design plan for close to three years. Input to the design has been received from the employees from all departments which the complex will directly serve. The first step in the process is to develop a conceptual plan of the proposed building. Elevations and proposed floor plans have been developed and presented to the residents for their review and support. Two public workshops were held to explain the proposed project. Open house tours of the present Town Office, Central Fire Station and Police Station were also held. At the Public workshop, Carol Williams presented many of her questions outlined in the January 30, 2017 letter and they were answered in depth. All of Ms. Williams concerns, as well as other detail items, are addressed on final construction documents. The final design will follow State and Local Regulations. Also, the design of the building will comply with the requirements of the State Building Code. It is premature to spend money for final designs until funding is approved. If you research the past town debt exclusion votes, including the one for the Senior Center, they were approved based on conceptual design plans. On Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Rehoboth Special Town meeting Ms. Williams again asked her repetitive questions and I again answered them along with explaining the difference between conceptual design and final design plans. Ms. Williams made a motion to table the article to place it on the April Town Election for funding of the project. It was seconded and the motion was over-whelmingly defeated. After several residents asked some questions and Mr. Schwall explained the need for the Municipal Complex a vote was cast to place it on the April Town Election and was strongly approved. The parcel of land which the proposed complex would be situated on is comprised of 10 acres and is owned by the Town of

Rehoboth. It is the present location of the Public Safety Building. In regards to the well and septic system, as stated, a new septic system will be required. During the final design process the need for a new well will be determined. There is ample room on the 10 acre parcel for placement of both if required. The concern that there isn’t enough room to the rear of the building for parking, for reference, the existing communication tower referenced in her letter is located 350 feet from the rear of the existing Police/Fire building. I take offense to the accusation that the proposed plan has not been well thought out. This reflected not only on the Committee but dozens of Town Employees who have assisted in the conceptual design. Robert Ashton, Municipal Complex Design Committee Chairman

Municipal Complex Misinformation

I write to you today to set the record straight on some misinformation being circulated around town in regards to the proposed municipal complex. The current Board of Selectmen is committed to providing citizens with answers to all questions and moving through the process in an open and transparent manner. Working with, and through, the building committee we conducted public information sessions and offered unfettered access to both town hall and the public safety building. We have maintained a section on the Town’s website dedicated to the details of the proposed project so residents could obtain information on their schedule. We have done this so our residents could be informed, become educated as to the details, and make their own, informed, decision. Recently I have been challenged by some who are relying on misinformation they are “hearing around town”. Let me address a couple of those misunderstandings here.

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Rehoboth Police Station

The Police station we currently work out of was built in the early 1970’s and when I came to the Police Department in 1984, there were fourteen Police Officers on the Department. The station was small for the fourteen of us and with no storage space inside, we used an old box truck body in the parking lot for storage. Over the years, the town has grown and to provide the proper level of Policing, the Police has grown too. In 1984 the town’s population was 7,616 and the Police Department was staffed with fourteen officers. In 2017 the population is approaching 13,000 and the Police Department is staffed with twenty two officers. Some of the issues at the current building are obvious. It’s small, old and outdated. Some things that are not obvious from the outside are: Anytime we get heavy rain we have water leaking through the roof and into the Police station. We have had computers, ceilings and rugs ruined on numerous occasions. The front lobby area is small and there are no public restrooms available.

March 2017 The Reporter The Dispatch area is outdated and does not allow our dispatchers to work efficiently. There are no restrooms in Dispatch. Office space is limited and most of the space we have is taken up as storage. There is no break room for officers or dispatchers to eat their dinner; they often eat in the dispatch area or in the booking room. The female locker room is a 4’x6’ closet that was turned into a locker room for female officers. The holding cells are outdated and not in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regulations. The hallway where the cells are located is small and presents a danger to officers when attempting to place or remove combative prisoners. We currently are using a 52 foot trailer in the back parking lot for storage which includes storage of our records. The locker room used by the male officers is full and there is no room to add lockers to accommodate any additional officers. While these are only a portion of the problems the Police face while working in this facility, they are some of the more significant ones. The Police Officers in Rehoboth have long outgrown this building! James Trombetta

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Am I worthy of your Vote for Seekonk’s Water Commissioner?

Any type of public office is a privilege to serve the community in a leadership role. Many incumbents and candidates have forgotten this principle. They have betrayed your trust and made us feel cynical towards government and elections. Frequently our State and Federal politicians divide us more than uniting us together as Americans. We feel powerless to do anything about these issues. There is a solution. GET INVOLVED, Run for Office. I announced my candidacy in last month’s issue of the Rehoboth Reporter. This will be my second attempt. Nobody likes to lose. My initial feeling was to let it go and stay out of this race until several influential citizens called requesting I give it another attempt. It was encouraging to feel that others valued my efforts to improve the Seekonk Water Department. Elections should be issue based. Last year I spoke about the Jacoby Way residential construction which encroaches upon our primary well fields. This suburban sprawl cluster development remains a Nitrate threat to our drinking water. This year, I OPPOSE the proposed Rehoboth Natural Gas Compressor Station Project. We share water from the same underground aquifer. This shared body of water doesn’t recognize Town boundary lines. Hazardous, Cancerous, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) can and will leak into this aquifer and poison us unless we stand together and FIGHT. Go to www.No Rehoboth Compressor. Com for more information. It‘s shocking that incumbent Water Commissioner- Vice Chairman Christopher T. Craft has taken no public position on these issues. Where is the leadership we expect from our elected official? He previously failed us by not protecting our wells. He allowed the adjacent Jacoby Way land to be developed. His lack of passion, communication, and action reinforces the perception that he suffers from a lack of vision and foresight. His invisible tenure has been a disappointment. It’s time for new leadership. You deserve much better. My qualifications are these- lifelong resident of Seekonk. US NAVY Veteran, B/S Secondary Education, M/S Criminal Justice, Nursing LPN Certificate, 20 years retired Seekonk Police Officer, 4 years service with the Seekonk Board of Health, and current Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee Member. Most importantly, I am a person of good character and a man of my word. You can expect common sense and performance based decisions from me. Am I worthy of your vote? The answer is Yes ! Be sure to watch the Candidates Debate on Seekonk Cable TV9 in March. Thanks for your Consideration. Douglas Brown LPN, Candidate for Seekonk Water Commissioner.

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Rehoboth Ramblings by Leslie Patterson

The Founding Father of Religious Freedom “New and Dangerous Ideas” is the title of a new exhibit at the Roger Williams National Memorial on North Main Street in Providence. The quote is from the Puritan leaders who banished Roger Williams from Massachusetts in 1636 for holding these opinions. This interactive exhibit is meant to draw parallels between Williams’ times and our modern struggles for equality. While it doesn’t take long to view this one-room exhibit, it is worth a visit, especially on a weekend when there is ample parking on North Main Street. Check out the memorial’s website for details and a more complete description of Williams’ life and times. His remarkable career is way too complex to sum up in a few paragraphs. Among the quotes from Williams displayed at the exhibit is: “It is the will and command of God that … a permission of the most paganish, Jewish, Turkish or anti-Christian consciences and worship be granted to all men, in all nations and countries.” Way back in the 1600’s, little Rhode Island became the vanguard of religious freedom in the new colonies, thanks to Roger Williams. At the Roger Williams memorial, we learn that “more than 300 years ago this fiery Christian preacher believed that the wall

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Rehoboth Selectmen Race by Laura Calverley

Rehoboth voters will be deciding two seats on the Board of Selection in the local election on April 3. Four candidates are vying for the two three-year seats on the board. Incumbent David Perry is seeking his second term on the board. The other candidates are Craig Chapman, North Attleboro police officer; James Muri, longtime Planning Board member; and Antonio Oliveira, local business owner. Perry and Muri were nominated by the Republican Town Committee and Oliveira was nominated by the Democratic Town Committee. Profiles of three of the candidates follow. Antonio Oliveira did not respond to calls and emails.

David Perry

David Perry, a local business owner, is seeking re-election to the Board of Selectmen. He has owned and operated Lisco Irrigation for 30 years. Perry also serves as stormwater officer for the town. He previously served as a member and chairman of the Conservation Commission for three years. Before moving to Rehoboth, he also served on the Attleboro Conservation Commission for 14 years and on the Attleboro Park Commission for five years. He is running for another term because he feels it is a civic duty to contribute to the town if you have the ability. “I understand the town. There have been a lot of good things done. I want to continue to be part of that and to contribute to the best of my ability,” Perry said. Perry says his experience as a selectman and on other town boards and committees will help him in his second term because he will be able to hit the ground running. “The learning curve is behind me. I have a good grasp on how things run,” Perry said. Perry’s accomplishments during his first term include helping to acquire a new boiler, generator, freezer and refrigerator unit for the Senior Center/Council on Aging. Working with the Board of Selectmen, he helped create the new Highway Superintendent position and assisted in the hiring process. Perry also worked with other selectmen in negotiating new contracts for several municipal unions in town and planning for the new municipal complex. Perry says that fiscal responsibility is always “the number one priority.” However, the biggest issue in town right now, he says, is the new municipal complex. “It’s something that the town desperately needs. The buildings we have are past their expiration date,” Perry said. The poor condition of the town buildings is not good for employees, says Perry. Having all the town departments in one location will be a benefit to residents, Perry says. “The town hall is the focal point of the town. Having the town hall and all the municipal departments – police, fire and others – all under one roof will improve efficiency and communication,” Perry said.Perry says the town is operating pretty smoothly now and he wants to ensure that things keep running smoothly. “I want to continue to help prioritize town projects and continue doing the best for the town and the residents,” he said. The current board of selectmen works well together, says Perry. “We have a good group of selectmen. We are not always in agreement, but we always respect each other’s opinions. And we always have the best interests of the town in mind,” Perry continued.

It’s important to Perry that the town keeps its rural atmosphere. “I want to help move the town forward while focusing on maintaining the rural aspects of the town,” Perry said. Perry can be reached at dperry@town.rehoboth.ma.us.

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Craig Chapman

Craig Chapman, a North Attleboro police officer for 23 years, is running for Selectman because he wants to contribute to the town that he now calls home. “I want to be more directly involved in the community that I am raising my family in, as well as to be able to better understand and advocate for all our residents, businesses, and employees,” Chapman said. Although Chapman moved to Rehoboth less than a year ago, he has strong ties to the town. Two generations of his family have lived in Rehoboth. His grandparents have lived in Rehoboth for more than 50 years and his mother and three aunts were born and raised in town. “My wife and I built our dream home in Rehoboth and what we love about Rehoboth is the country feel, the peace and tranquility, versus the hustle and bustle of the city,” Chapman said. In addition to being a police officer, Chapman served in the Army National Guard for 27 years, retiring as a Sergeant Major. He was deployed three times, in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay. He has served as a member and chairman of the Retirement Board of North Attleboro for four years and as Union President of the North Attleboro Police Patrol Officers Association for 10 years. Chapman also serves as Area 2 Vice President of the Massachusetts Coalition of Police. He was a member of the Rehoboth Personnel Board for a short time.

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James Muri has lived in Rehoboth with his family for 25 years and has served on the Planning Board for 15 years, seven as chairman. He also currently serves on the Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC). Over the years, he has served on various other committees and boards including: Gravel Committee, Open Space Committee, Master Plan Committee, Zoning Bylaw Review Committee, Computer Committee, Maps Review Committee, Community Preservation Commission, among others. “During my time on all of the boards and committees my commitment has always been to preserve the rural character of Rehoboth, be fair to anyone who came before us, and to best serve the needs of Rehoboth,” Muri said. He is now interested in serving in a new capacity on the Board of Selectmen and says he will apply his extensive experience to work in the best interest of the town and help the town prepare for the future. “I personally believe that I can offer a unique insight on the BOS that will allow us to continue to respond to the needs of the day, operate the Town more efficiently, while continuing to meet our budgetary needs without the need for tax overrides, and plan for the future,” said Muri. Muri says his background in engineering would also be an asset to the board. He currently works as a Senior Program Manager, Process Engineering for a large water utility. “My work experience and my educational background give me a broad background in various technical areas, including water supply and treatment, wastewater and environmental issues. My work also extends into areas of contract negotiation and management, logistics, and of course, engineering,” Muri said. While on the Planning Board, he has helped implement subdivision rule changes that protected resources and the interests of Rehoboth, while preserving landowners’ rights to use their land. As a member of ITAC, Muri has helped improve the town’s computer infrastructure. “We have seen our IT infrastructure grow from a wild-west environment in which there was little security, poor training, and poor efficiency. We now have a well- managed, secure network, fast communications between Town sites, functional email and telephone communications, a functional website, and servers that are backed-up and secure,” Muri said. Muri feels the biggest issue facing Rehoboth is the problem of increasing costs not being balanced by revenues. The town also has aging town buildings and aging infrastructure, he says. He has several ideas including expanding the town’s maintenance programs, managing warranties better, improving oversight of contractors and construction and hiring more qualified people with leadership skills and vision. Muri says if he is elected he will listen to the citizens and town employees and “do my best to leave Rehoboth in better shape than when I found it.” For further information, visit his website: www.electjimmuri.com or email him at selectmanmuri@gmail.com.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Corner

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Hello All ~ Wow, time sure flies when you’re having fun!!! The clerk’s office has been busy processing 2017 census data, dog tag licenses, election nominations, budgets, annual report submissions, and preparing for the upcoming annual town elections. It sure made the time pass quickly! To those of you submitting your census documents and for registering your dogs so promptly ~ thank you. If you have not sent in your census, please forward as soon as possible. Census forms were due January 31st and Dog Licenses are due April 1st. ATTLEBORO & SEEKONK

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Dog Licenses for 2017

The 2017 Dog Licenses are now available and are due annually by April 1, 2017. Residents may either purchase their dog’s 2017 Dog License by mail, online at: https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs, or in person at the Town Clerk’s Office. The office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The licensing fees are as follows: Male or female dog $20.00; female-spayed or male-neutered $10.00. If paying by check, please make sure it is made payable to “Town of Rehoboth”. Whether renewing online, via mail, or in person, dog license applications must be accompanied by a current year rabies certificate (with a vaccination date covering the current licensing year) and proof of spay or neuter [if applying for the $10 licensing fee] unless we already have your documentation on file in the Clerk’s Office. If you are unsure, please give our office a call (508-252-6502 x-3110-Laura or x-3109-Lynn), and we can tell you how up-to-date our information is. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, selfaddressed envelope is included with current postage (71¢ for one dog tag, 93¢ for two dog tags and $1.15 for three dog tags). If no postage is enclosed, we will hold the dog licenses for you at town hall. You may pick them up at your convenience. To date we have already registered 583 dogs this year. Thank you all for renewing your licenses so promptly; we still have 1,500+ registrations to be renewed. We hope to hear from you soon.

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The Town of Rehoboth Annual Town Election will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017 with the polls in all three precincts open from 7am to 8pm. As with all elections, the election warrant will be posted, with the polling hours, at the normal three posting locations in each of the three precincts. Election warrant press releases are also sent to the local newspapers, Rehobothnow.com and the Rehoboth Reporter to post. In addition, the polling hours for the Annual Town Election will be noted on the front page of the Town Website (www.town.rehoboth.ma.us). The Democratic Town Committee held their Caucus on Saturday, February 11th at the COA (Senior Center) with the following

March 2017 The Reporter Democratic Caucus Nominees being placed on the Annual Town Election Ballot: Moderator for one year term – incumbent William J. Cute, Jr.; Planning Board Five-Year term – incumbent Christopher G.F. Cooper, Jr. and Anthony F. Arrigo will be running for the three-year term of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional District School Committee. All three candidates will be listed as Democratic Caucus Nominees on the April 3rd ballot. The Republican Town Committee held their Caucus on Wednesday, February 15th at the COA (Senior Center) with the following Republican Caucus Nominees to be placed on the Annual Town Election Ballot: Selectman for three year term – incumbent David A. Perry, Jr. and James J. Muri; Tax Collector – incumbent Cheryl A. Gouveia; Assessor for three year term – incumbent Charles “Chuck” R. Procopio ; D-R Regional District School Committee for three year term – Richard S. Barrett and Michael P. Deignan; Planning Board for a one-year term – Michael R. Costello; Park Commission for a five year term – incumbent Lynore McKim and Water Commissioner – incumbent Patricia (Tish) Vadnais for a three-year Water Commissioner position. These candidates will be listed on the April 3rd ballot as Republican Caucus Nominees. In the addition to the above, the Republican Town Committee also endorsed Michael R. Costa for the five-year Planning Board position and incumbent Kathleen J. Conti for the three-year Water Commission at their February 15th Caucus. This year there were four nomination papers that were certified for “Independent/Unenrolled” or “Non-Designated” candidates. Craig R. Chapman and Antonio A. Oliveira for the three-year Selectman term, Kathleen J. Conti for the three-year Water Commissioner term and John “Jake” David Kramer for the 5-year term for Park Commission . Therefore, the three contested races in the April 3rd election will be Selectmen – two positions available with four candidates running; two School Committee positions available with three candidates running and one Parks Commission position with two candidates running. In addition to the contested races, we will also have two ballot questions one for the Municipal Government Complex debt exclusion and one non-binding ballot question on the proposed Spectra Energy Compressor Station. The questions will read:

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Absentee Ballot Applications

Applications for absentee ballots are now available and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office, at the post office, or online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee_ballot. pdf An absentee ballot may only be obtained by written request and with the voter’s original signature. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the Annual Town Election is Friday, March 31st at 5:00 p.m. Even though town offices close at noon on Friday, the Clerk’s office will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31st to receive absentee ballot applications for the April 3, 2017 election.

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Thank You Retired Health Agent ~ Robert Ashton

After almost 15 years of dedicated service as Rehoboth’s Health Agent, Bob has decided to retire from his position and enjoy retirement with his wonderful wife Paula who has just retired herself. Bob began his term as Rehoboth Health Agent on May 28, 2002 and has been a wonderful asset to our town. In addition to Rehoboth Health Agent, Bob served on the Local Emergency Planning Board since 2002, as a Public Information Officer since 2004, Stormwater Management Board & Commission since 2006, Chapter 148A Municipal Hearings Officer since 2011, Public Safety Building Space Four members from the Rehoboth Board of Health: (Right to Left) George W. Kellum, IV (Member of the Board of Health), Robert Ashton (Retired Board of Health Agent), Karl Drown (Board of Health - Chair) and Rachel Smith (Board of Health – Vice Chair). Bob’s Retirement Party was on Friday, February 10th at Hillside Country Club. A lovely event !

Annual Town Census Forms are Now Past Due

The Annual Town Census Forms for year 2017 were mailed to all households in Rehoboth during the first week of January. If you haven’t received your census form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office. You will notice that this year’s census form also contains information regarding your political party affiliation and voter registration. If there is nothing listed in the last column to the right of your name on the census form, it means you are not registered to vote. If you wish to vote in the upcoming April 3rd election, please either return the yellow voter registration census insert by March 14, 2017, register online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com or visit us at the clerk’s office. Residents are asked to review the pre-printed census forms, make corrections, and return your 2017 census forms as soon as possible. Please understand that you cannot cross out and change your political party on the census form, please use the yellow insert and return to us. Party changes and registrations must be done through the Town Clerk’s Office with your original signature in order to process a change of designation or to register to vote. As of February 25th, we still have 472 households in Precinct 1; 511 households in Precinct 2 and 540 households in Precinct 3 that have not yet responded to the annual town census. Please return your census form immediately, if you have not already done so ~ thank you.

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It is requested that when you send correspondence to any office at the Town Hall you only include information specific to the department you want to communicate with. As an example, residents might send in their tax payment along with their census form or dog license. Tax payments would go to the Tax Collector whereas census forms or dog licenses would go to the Town Clerk’s Office. By including multiple offices in one envelop it may delay processing your requests or payments. Thank you for your consideration.

Business Certificates

Business owners whose business certificate will expire between January through June of 2017 should have received a reminder for renewal. The renewal fee is $50.00 (certificate renewal is good for four years) and checks should be made payable to “The Town of Rehoboth”. You may also renew using a credit/debit card either online (web address below) or at the Town Clerk’s window. Before a new business can be registered within the town, business owners must first contact the Zoning Officer – John Santos at 320 Anawan Street in order to have the location and/or type of business approved. Business license forms and complete process details can be found on the clerk’s website @ http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/town-clerk/pages/businesscertificates

Town Offices Closed

Did you know that when the decision is made by the Selectmen or Town Administrator to close or delay the opening of town offices, due to weather related circumstances, we alert the public several different ways? (1) We post a notice on the front page of the town website – www.town.rehoboth.ma.us , (2) Post on the local town cable Channel 9, and (3) notify the local news organizations. We are currently investigating ways to have a message available on our phone system also. We will keep you advised when that feature is available. Please check your TV or Computer before you venture out in the poor weather conditions – we want you all to stay safe. You will not be penalized if payments are due and town offices are closed.

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Clerk and thank the voters of Rehoboth for allowing me to serve the community. I will keep you posted of my progress of becoming both Massachusetts and Internationally Town Clerk Certified. Finally, if you have any questions on any of the above items please feel free to contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-252-6502, X3109 or X3110. Lynn and I wish all residents a Happy St. Patrick’s Day and we hope to see many of you at the upcoming March 11th Rabies Clinic – details above. Please keep warm and safe ~ spring is coming soon ;-) I look forward to speaking with you in April. Please remember to vote on April 3rd 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – all three precincts will be open. Thank you! Laura & Lynn

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The 4th Annual rabies clinic will be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Seekonk Public Works Department garage on Route 44 and Lake Street. The clinic is open to non-residents and Rehoboth/Seekonk animal owners. Cats must be in carriers, dogs on leashes. Massachusetts animal owners must bring either a certificate for a rabies vaccination dated between March 11 and June 11 of last year or a previous Massachusetts three-year rabies certificate from a veterinarian. Rhode Island animal owners must bring a two-year certificate of previous rabies vaccinations. The clinic is open to dogs, cats, and ferrets. Dr. William Truesdale of Central Avenue Veterinary Hospital will administer the vaccinations. Rabies Vaccine Cost: $12 per animal, with payment only in cash. Proceeds will benefit the Seekonk Animal Control Department. The Rehoboth and Seekonk Town Clerks will also be at the rabies clinic to register your dogs for the 2017 Dog Licensing season. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Rehoboth license fees may be paid by cash, check, or debit/credit card; Seekonk License fees may be paid by check only. The 2017 dog license is due April 1, and is late after May 31. The fees are: spayed female/ neutered male, $10; and unspayed female/unneutered male $20. Hope to see you and your pets on March 11th .

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By Sue Pimental voting for). If you vote in favor of the override, it is a TEMPORARY As I mentioned in past columns, we were in negotiation and override. It is called a debt exclusion…it can’t be worded on the then mediation with the two police unions in town…patrolman and ballot that way but it is a debt exclusion. This means once you superior. Good news, after spending the day in Boston, both sides pay the debt, your taxes will be reduced. Just like the council on came to an agreement and the police have a three year contract. aging building ( paid off in 2017), your taxes will go down. AND I couldn’t talk about our negotiations while we were in executive most importantly it is not compounded each year. The estimated session….now I can. I believe that the police officers deserved a cost to you around $40 per thousand. If your house is valued at raise. I do however take exception to the letter that was send to $300,000, you would pay $120 more in taxes. local papers from the two unions stating that the board did not For example….if your taxes are 3,000 year, you will get a tax negotiate in good faith and that we put off meetings/negotiations. increase of 2 ½ percent or $75.00….and owe 3,075, add the debt That is totally UNTRUE. We negotiated in good faith with ALL our exclusion $120. Your tax bill would be $3,195. The following year, unions. We had many, many meetings scheduled outside our nor3,075 times 2.5%, would be 3,152 plus $120 or 3,272. The $120 mally scheduled weekly board of selectman meeting. In the end, dollars isn’t compounded. Your taxes are calculated with the 2.5% the contract reflects just about what the selectman were offering. increase then the debt exclusion is added. The plan of the Board My opinion (remember the title of the column) is that their union of Selectman is to adjust the $120 based on the recurring revenue attorney was a cog in the wheel. The board’s goal was to provide from solar projects in town. So, the $120 will continue to decrease a fair compensation to all our officers as well devise a contract that over the life of the bond (30 years) until it is paid off. If we get will retain our younger officers (newly hired). And I think we did some grant money towards the building, it will be further reduced. just that. Enough said about the contract. The worse case scenario, $120 is added to your tax bill each year. On April 3rd, you will have an opportunity to vote for various Don’t be tricked or fooled into thinking anything different…from elected positions as well as vote on whether to vote for a debt someone uninformed or some anonymous letter in the mail or in the exclusion to fund a new municipal complex. If you’ve read this media. If you have any further questions, please attend a Board of column in the past or watched selectman meetings, you know I Selectman meeting and we would be happy to answer any and all don’t sugar coat the fact that our public safety building and town questions. Can’t attend? Call the town offices and speak to Helen hall are dumps. They have far outlived their usefulness. I would not Dennen and she will get you the answers to your questions. The work in either building. Please remember this is NOT a board of Board of Selectman has answered every question brought before selectman plan. I had very little input in this plan at all. I let those us regarding this project as well as the committee members. that would better know what is needed for their respective departLet me just say, I do not want to pay more in property taxes. I ments…such as the police chief, fire chief, building inspector, health think I pay a lot right now. However, it is not going to be any cheaper. inspector, etc… All giving their input. Ted Rowse, a town resident, If nothing is done, eventually we will have no choice but to move donated his time in developing plans based on our needs as well our employees out of the town office …we can pay now or we can as adhering to the building of a public building. Ted’s company pay later. I would prefer to pay now….not later. My two cents. had complete 100’s of municipal buildings and is well versed and well respected in the public sector. We have many informational meetings as well as had some very good questions at town meeting. Keep in mind this committee of department heads has been in place for multiple years and has vetted this plan. First, this building is about triple the size of our current town hall and public safety building. The well and septic have all been taken into account in the expansion of the building. 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by Laura Calverley In the April 3 Local Election, three candidates are running for two three-year seats on the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee. Incumbent Richard Barrett is running for re-election. Michael Deignan, Chairman of the Rehoboth Finance Committee, and Anthony Arrigo, Associate Professor of English at UMass Dartmouth are also vying for a seat on the committee. Both Barrett and Deignan were nominated by the Republican Town Committee Caucus. Arrigo is the Democratic Town Committee nominee. Profiles of each candidate follows:

Richard Barrett

Richard Barrett has served several terms on the school committee. He lost his re-election bid last year, but was appointed in August to fill a vacancy when Tiffany Bartholomew resigned. He is running again for the full three-year term. Barrett, now retired, drove a school bus in the district for many years. He is also a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and volunteers his time at Rehoboth Community TV, the town’s cable access provider. Barrett says his experience on the school committee is an asset. During his tenure he served on the contract negotiations teams for teachers, custodians and paraprofessionals. “I try and use common sense in my decision-making, hoping to do the best I can for everyone concerned,” Barrett said. Barrett has always been a strong advocate for providing the children of the district with the highest quality of education possible. “I’m running because I want to make sure our district’s children get the best we can give,” Barrett said. One of Barrett’s priorities is to keep the budget at a level that the towns can afford. He says the committee needs to keep an eye on three things when the budget is discussed: what the district must have, what it should have and what it would be nice to have. “I want to try to keep things sustainable for both our towns and schools. The towns need to be able to function. In order for all of us to grow we need to work together,” Barrett said. “What happens when most of a town’s resources go to the support of another? Eventually that support dwindles down to bare minimum,” Barrett added. Another priority for Barrett is keeping music and the arts in the curriculum. Barrett is a musician himself. “Music and the arts will always be a priority for me. Music and the arts are food for the soul. To quote a Peter, Paul and Mary tune, ‘Music speaks louder than words. It’s the only thing that the whole world listens to,’” Barrett said. Barrett says the school district has been heading in the right direction. “I think that we are in a better place now than we were, and I think that we have the team in place to continue moving forward,” Barrett said.

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For continued good Government in Rehoboth... Re-elect Selectman David A. Perry, Jr.

Elect for Selectman James J. Muri

David has demonstrated his concern for Good Government by sharing his time and talents as a member of our Board of Selectmen and Storm Water Management Officer. Previously he served as Chairman of the Conservation Committee.

Devoted to Good Government for our community, Jim has certainly done his share as Chairman of the Planning Board, Town Maps and IT Committees and wants to do more.

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Elect To DR School Committee Richard S. Barrett

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As chairman of The Finance Committee Michael has provided exceptional leadership. This same talent and energy will be a bonus to the School Committee.

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Michael Deignan is Systems Manager at UMASS Dartmouth School for Marine Science & Technology High Performance Computing Cluster. He has been involved in town government for many years. He currently serves as chairman of the Finance Committee, elected constable and appointed fence viewer. If elected to the school committee he will continue to serve as constable and fence viewer, but he will resign from the Finance Committee to comply with town by-laws. “I bring a unique set of

March 2017 The Reporter skills and experience to the School Committee. I have worked in municipal and state government in an administrative capacity for over two decades,” Deignan said. Deignan’s experience at UMASS also gives him a unique perspective. “For the past 13 years I have worked at UMASS Dartmouth, where I see firsthand the successes (and the failures) of our public education system. For several years prior to my job at UMASS, I also taught undergraduate students,” Deignan said. He is running because he wants more budgetary accountability from the school committee. The biggest issue facing the school committee, Deignan says, is “the out-of-control budget” and the regional school district’s “inability to stay within the confines of the member town’s annual proposition 2 ½ increase.” “During my tenure as a member of the Finance Committee, the school assessment to Rehoboth has increased by more than 30% -- by more than $4 million. Do parents feel the quality of education in Rehoboth improved by 30% during that time? The answer is ‘No.’ Where has this additional $4 million gone? Is the School Committee responsive to the needs of parents? The answer is ‘No,’” Deignan said. Deignan is critical of the committee’s handling of the budget. “The school committee fails, in my opinion, in its fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers of the member communities. The Regional School system has an annual budget of almost $40 million annually. The School Committee is the equivalent of a $40 million corporation’s “Board of Directors”. Yet, the School Committee does not act like it,” Deignan said. Last year Deignan filed an Open Meeting Law (OML) Complaint against a subcommittee of the regional school committee that was working on updating the regional agreement between the towns. Deignan filed the complaint because the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee did not produce written minutes of its meetings. In the end, he says the committee responded to the complaint and “fulfilled their legal obligations to produce minutes of their meeting.”

“However, the incident illustrates a larger problem with the School Committee – the hubris of their members – given the committee consisted of several long-term public officials who know full well what the requirements are for written meeting minutes. This hubris was further illustrated by the personal insults levied against me by a member of the School Committee when I held them accountable for their legal obligations,” Deignan said.

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Seekonk Town Meeting Approves Putting Animal Shelter Project and New Town Bylaws on Ballot By Laura Calverley

Voters at the Special Town Meeting on Feb. 27 approved eight articles. Turnout for the meeting was very low, with less than 100 people in attendance.

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The Seekonk Scene Town Clerk’s Corner By Jan Parker, Seekonk Town Clerk

Nomination papers for all who took them out for the town election on April 3rd have been certified and the candidates have been notified that they will appear on the ballot. There will be two contested races on the ballot. Two candidates will be running for the three year school committee position and three candidates are running for the water commissioner’s position. No one took out papers for Board of Assessors or for the Planning Board seat. The election will be Monday, April 3rd at the Seekonk High School. Polls will open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM. Absentee ballots will be available for the election. Absentee ballot applications are on the Town Clerk’s website under elections. The annual rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, March 11th from 9-12 at the Public Works Garage on Taunton Avenue. Dog license applications will be available for those who wish to license their dog. Rehoboth Town Clerk’s office will be joining us again this year and we look forward to having Laura and her staff there. The annual Save a Pet auction will be held March 28, 29, and 30th at the Ramada Inn on Taunton Avenue. This is the major fundraiser for the animal shelter so if you can attend, please support our homeless animals. A good job shout out goes to our public works employees who are painting the interior of town hall. They have been working for a while, in between snow storms, and are painting each office. Really looks nice and they are doing a very professional job. Don’t forget that daylight savings starts March 12th. A sure sign of spring.

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It is imperative that your house can quickly be found in an emergency not only during the day, but especially at night. Statistics show that only 3 out of every 10 homes have house numbers adequate for reading at night. The quicker Police, Fire and EMS can find your house, the quicker they can start to assist you with your emergency. Seekonk Firefighters Local 1931 has been selling reflective address signs for over 10 years, having made approx. 700 signs currently installed throughout the town. The sign itself is blue to match the street signs, it is 6” x 18” and made up of .063 aluminum which will never rust. Reflective 3” white numbers are placed on both sides of the sign, making it easy to find your address no matter which direction the sign is viewed from. Pre- drilled holes make installation quick and easy. Order forms are available to pick up in the Town Hall lobby, or printed off of the Town of Seekonk website. Just follow the link to the Fire Department, and then to Fire Department forms where it can be printed out and mailed in. We also have forms at the Police/Fire Complex at 500 Taunton Avenue and firefighters can make your sign while you wait. Both wood or metal screws are provided depending on your mailbox post. For your convenience, either we can install your sign or deliver it to you so that you can. Signs are $15.00 and Seekonk Firefighters Local 1931 thank you for your continued support of making the Town of Seekonk a safer place to live.

Seekonk Fire Museum News The Seekonk Fire Museum will be opening for the season beginning in April.

The Museum will be open the first Saturday beginning in April to September from 10:00 am to noon. The museum displays antique fire equipment and many photos and memorabilia on the history of firefighting in Seekonk. The museum is located at the former Station #3 headquarters at 211 Newman Avenue. It is run by the Central Volunteer Fire Association.

The museum may be open for special occasions with advance notice when possible. For additional questions, call Bill George: 508-951-1398.

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TOWN OF SEEKONK RABIES CLINIC Saturday, March 11, 2017

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The Rabies clinic is open to non-residents and Seekonk animal owners. Cats must be in carriers, dogs on leashes. For MA animal owners, in order to be issued a MA three-year Rabies certificate you must bring either a certificate for a Rabies vaccination dated between 3/11/16 and 6/11/16, or a previous MA three year Rabies certificate from your veterinarian. You can also bring last year’s Rabies certificate as documentation. For RI animal owners, in order to be issued a RI three-year certificate you must bring a two year certificate of prior Rabies vaccinations on your animal. Without this documentation the certificate issued at the Rabies clinic will carry a one-year expiration date. The clinic is open to dogs, cats and ferrets. Dr. Truesdale from Central Ave Veterinary Hospital will be administering the vaccinations. Proceeds will benefit the Seekonk Animal Control Department The 2017 dog licenses will be sold at the clinic. Proof of current Rabies vaccination is required. (License fees may be paid by check.) The 2017 dog license is due April 1, 2017, and is late after May 31, 2017. The fees are: spayed female/neutered male $10.00 and unspayed female/unneutered male $20.00. Victoria Kinniburgh RN, Chairman - Board of Health

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Seekonk School Committee Candidate Brouillette Shares Ideas on Future of Seekonk Schools By Susan Boucher

The Seekonk Reporter reached out to the three candidates running for School Committee in the April 3 election. Erin Brouillette, who is looking to unseat William Woods for a 3 year seat on the Committee, was the only candidate to respond. Deborah Viveiros, appointed last year to fill a vacancy on the committee, is running unopposed for a two-year seat. Reporter: What is your background and why do you feel you are qualified to be a member of the school committee? Erin Brouillette Brouillette: Professionally, my background is in accounting. I have spent the last 6 years working in education, specifically as the Accounting Supervisor and then Director of Finance at the Highlander Charter School and Highlander Institute. I am also a member the Capital Improvements Committee in Seekonk. Personally, I am a mom of three children that I want to see receive the best education available. I feel I am qualified to serve on the school committee because of my unique experience of working as part of the administration within a school. I understand the challenges that the educators face but also the concerns of parents and taxpayers. I want to ensure that Seekonk students are given the best education possible for their success and that we are able to do it in a way that is fiscally conscious. Reporter: What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Seekonk School system and the School Committee in general? How would you address it? Brouillette: I believe one of the biggest challenges facing the Seekonk School system is the rising cost of Special Education both in and out of district. I would address it by asking the administration to start looking internally at our current systems and also looking at models of other districts both within Massachusetts and across the country to find best practices that might be helpful and increase efficiencies. Reporter: What are the top three things you would like to accomplish during your term? Brouillette: I would like to ensure that the curriculum is updated and relevant and that it is consistent across the district. I would like to ensure that blended and personalized learning is occurring effectively in all classrooms. Also, I would like see a strategic plan completed that addresses the needs of all Seekonk students and makes school a dynamic and engaging environment. Reporter: Do you have any specific changes you want to make in school district policies, programs, or the various school curricula being offered? If so, what changes do you want to make and why? Brouillette: I think there are some amazing things happening within the Seekonk Schools and I want to help promote the positive things happening within individual classrooms or

schools, and help those things be implemented district wide. I would like to work with the administration to ensure that the programs and curricula that are currently utilized are the right choices for the teachers, the students, and the community. Reporter: Do you have, or have had, any children in the school system? Brouillette: I have one child that is currently enrolled in 2nd grade at Aitken and I have two children that will be attending Seekonk schools in the near future. Reporter: What has been your involvement in the school system (PTO, volunteering, etc.)? Brouillette: I volunteer with the Aitken PTO (Field Day, Holiday Shop, etc.), I work with the School Department as part of my role on the Capital Improvements Committee, and I attend as many school committee meetings as possible.

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Events & Activities Raffle info for 2017 Taste of the Towns March 7th

Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk is sponsoring their 21st Taste of the Towns on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Rose Ballroom in the Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue (route 114A). There will be restaurants offering samples of their menus along with wine and beer tasting. There will be raffles of 62 gift certificates from restaurants and bakeries and other businesses including: wine baskets, books, hair salons, dog grooming, home furnishings, grocery stores and Providence Bruins tickets. An I-Pad, a golf package and a legal wills package will be auctioned. Tickets for the 50/50 raffle are available from members (you do not have to be present to win). Tickets are $30 and are available from Bev Hart 508-336-9352 or russellhart@comcast.net or Beverly DellaGrotta 401-749-4841 or dellagrotta24@aol.com and at the Seekonk

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, March 10, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Tony Parkes. Music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Mark Koyama, and Pete Johannsen. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. A silent auction bake sale will take place to benefit the dance. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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* FREE * On Sunday evening, March 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., there will be a community dance held at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth. This dance is hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, a group of area musicians who meet regularly on Sunday evenings at Goff Hall to play Celtic dance music. The March 12 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught. Admission is free and open to the public, and all ages and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bob Elliott at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com or call 774-644-1369. http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and Knights of Columbus Council #5108 Blood Drive Sunday, March 19th

Blood Drive Sunday March 19, 2017 sponsored by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and Knights of Columbus Council #5108. Location lower Church 984 Taunton Ave. Seekonk 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Meet The Candidates Thursday, March 23

Meet the candidates for spring election while enjoying a social hour with a generous array of delicious hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres followed by a formal question and answer forum. $20 per person RBA members & guests Public Cordially Invited Social - 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Q&A starts 6:30 RSVP by March 16 by calling Cindy at 508-641-7146 or email salcyn506@aol.com

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Seekonk High School Presents Guys & Dolls By Laura Calverley

Seekonk High School Drama Club

The Seekonk High School Drama Club presents “Guys and Dolls”

The Seekonk High School Drama Club will present the classic 50’s musical “Guys and Dolls” later this month. Performances will be held:

Friday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m.

The musical is directed by Ranee Csigay. Justin Kisch is music director. Guys and Dolls played on Broadway from 1950-1953 and won a Tony Award for Best Musical. In 1955 it was turned into a movie starring Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Vivian Blaine and Jean Simmons. The story focuses on two gamblers, Nathan Detroit, who organizes unlicensed crap games, and his friend Sky Masterson. Detroit bets Masterson $1,000 that he can’t take a certain girl to dinner in Havana, Cuba. Detroit makes the bet because he needs the money to rent a place for his next crap game. The girl is Sergeant Sarah Brown, a member of the Save a Soul Mission that opposes gambling. Comedy and music ensues while Masterson tries to romance Sarah. Meanwhile, Detroit’s fiancée, Miss Adelaide, a nightclub singer, wants him to go straight and give up gambling, but it’s the only thing he knows. In the Seekonk High School performance, Tim Fortin, senior, is playing Sky Masterson. Katie Roslonek, a sophomore, is Sarah Brown. Mason Martin, junior, is Nathan Detroit and Julia Vieira, senior, is Miss Adelaide. “This year’s performance promises to provide excellent entertainment. The principals have amazingly seasoned voices as well as acting skills and they lead a very competent ensemble,” said Csigay. Csigay says Guys & Dolls has some universal themes. “Guys & Dolls is a fun, upbeat show with a lot of great and familiar music. Though the story is set in the 50’s, it still has plots and themes that continue to keep it fresh. Interestingly enough, there are a lot of empowered females in the storyline, as well as in the casting,” Csigay said. The students put a lot of effort into the production. They have been rehearsing three days a week after school since January. “Each year the shows evolve- as past casts mature and take a hand in teaching/guiding newer members. Every year the cast/ crew grows into a family – different each year, but equally close,” Csigay said. For more information, search “SHS Drama Club” on Facebook.

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Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, March 24, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, March 24, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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Native American Pow Wow Fundraiser Foxwoods Casino Trip Sunday, March 26

$40. per person - trip Includes; 10am - 4pm Casino time $10. Slot Dollars; $10. food coupon or Full Buffet Deluxe round-trip in Motor-coach Trans. The motor-coach departs 8:30am and returns 5:30pm. Meet at BJ’s 8am Bay St. Taunton,MA Make your reservation by March 19th.

Celebrate 30 Years With Us!! First Spritualist Church of Brockton

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We are so excited to be celebrating 30 years of happy and successful adoptions! The Seekonk Save-A-Pet Auction March 28th-30th

Please join us for the 30th Annual Seekonk Save A Pet Auction, which raises funds to benefit the Seekonk Animal Shelter. The event will be held on the evenings of March 28, 29 and 30th, 2017 at the Ramada Inn located at 213 Taunton Avenue (Rte 44), Seekonk, MA from 6:30 – 10:00pm each night. Each evening is full of fun and excitement as local celebrities auction off donated items and services in a casual setting! Thank you to our event sponsors: Herb Chambers Honda of Seekonk and Bank Rhode Island. Refreshments will be available. Free admission. Major credits cards, checks and cash accepted. Visit www.SeekonkSaveAPet.org or the Seekonk Save A Pet Society Facebook page to view a list and photos of all auction items, which are updated weekly. If interested in donating a new item, gift certificate or service, please contact Patricia Cloutier 508336-4223.

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Arts in the Village Concert Series

Join Us Saturday, April 8 for a concert by pianist Diane Walsh

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On Saturday, April 8, Arts in the Village welcomes American pianist Diane Walsh, who will be appearing in this series for the first time. An esteemed artist of distinction, Ms. Walsh is regularly heard on disc and in recital, chamber music, and concerto performances Performing Classic Works from throughout the world. In addition to possessing a vast and varied Beethoven to Mendelssohn repertoire, ranging from Bach to Bolcom, her recent work on the 7:30 pm, at Goff Memorial Hall, Rehoboth, MA theatre stage has brought wider recognition of her superlative musiTickets at the Door: $18, $16, $8 cal gifts. For this concert, she will be performing works by Scarlatti, 508-463-5384 Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Schubert. For more Information: Diane Walsh has been a guest soloist with the American Symwww.carpenter phony Orchestra and the orchestras of Austin, Delaware, Indiamuseum.org/arts.htm napolis, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Syracuse. Abroad, she has appeared with the radio symphony orchestras of Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, and Stuttgart, as well as orchestras in Brazil, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Russia. In recital, Ms. Walsh has been presented in many of the country’s most distinguished venues, among them the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, and Chicago’s Orchestra Hall. International sites include Wigmore Hall (London), the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Philharmonic Hall (St. Petersburg), Dvorák Hall (Prague), and the Mozarteum (Salzburg). Ms. Walsh joined the cast of 33 Variations, the award-winning play by Moisés Kaufman, in its 2007 debut production at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. The work is focused on Beethoven’s last years and his composition of the Diabelli Variations, which Ms. Walsh performed on stage throughout the play. In 2009, the play opened on Broadway HELP SUPPORT THE at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre starring Jane SEEKONK SAVE-A-PET SOCIETY Fonda and with Ms. Walsh as the pianist WHICH BENEFITS THE SEEKONK ANIMAL SHELTER in 113 performances. In 2011, Ms. Walsh TOYS DISNEY TICKETS SOUTHWEST AIRLINES returned to 33 Variations, again starring Ms. ENTERTAINMENT FOOD PET SUPPLIES MA S S A G ES BOOKS COFFEE Fonda, for a five-week run at Los Angeles’s Ahmanson Theatre. A Steinway artist, Diane Walsh has released 18 discs of diverse repertoire, and she is constantly in demand as a chamber musician, frequently performing at music festivals and seminars. Her many honors and awards include the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions. She was winner of top prizes in the Munich ARD and Salzburg Mozart competitions, as well as Maryland’s William Kapell International BEAUTY SUPPLIES DINNER PET CARE BAGELS THEATER TICKETS GOLF AUTOGRAPHS MUSIC LESSONS QUILTS THEME PARK TICKETS Competition and Italy’s Busoni International GARDEN SUPPLIES GIFT CERTIFICATES PASSES PET CARE LUNCH Competition. A prizewinner in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, she also won that competition’s chamber music award. Three evenings of fun and excitement as donated items and services from around the country are Ms. Walsh was an Associate Professor at auctioned off by local celebrities in support of our furry friends at the Seekonk Animal Shelter. Please join us for the thrill of participating in a live auction! New York City’s Mannes College of Music for 32 years and in the fall of 2015 served as a VISIT OUR WEBSITE OFTEN FOR A LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS. UPDATED WEEKLY. Visiting Artist at Colby College in Waterville, WWW.SEEKONKSAVEAPET.ORG Maine. She currently lives in Portland, Maine, All major credit/debit with her husband, the writer Richard Pollak. cards accepted. This concert will take place on Saturday, Visit us on facebook at April 8, at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 213 TAUNTON AVENUE “Seekonk Save A Pet Society” and 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. ROUTE 44, SEEKONK “Friends of the Seekonk Animal Shelter” Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, LOCAL BUSINESSES: Interested in donating a new item, gift certificate or service? Call: Patricia 508-336-4223 and $8 for students and children. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. for a wine bar, and tickets are available at the door. First-come, first-seated. Cash and checks only. Handicapped-accessible bathroom facilities are now available. Information: 508-463-5384; PLATINUM SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR http://www.carpentermuseum.org/Arts.htm.

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Rehoboth Challenging Contra Dance Friday, March 31, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth challenging contra dance on Friday, March 31, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Will Mentor will lead this once-a-year challenging dance, which is geared toward experienced dancers. It

is assumed that dancers are already familiar with the dance patterns, and there will be less instruction. Music will be performed by Dave Langford and Eric Eid-Reiner. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www. contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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It will be only a few more weeks before it’s time to break out the fishing poles. Are you anglers ready to get some trout and win a few prizes? Well, mark your calendars as the Seekonk Lions Club’s Fifth Annual Doug Allan Fishing Tournament will be held on Patriots Day Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Old Grist Mill Pond RT 114A in Seekonk 9:00AM till 11:00am. Open for all children through high school in the area. More details coming soon. Any questions or if you would like to help/donate or volunteer please email seekonkfishingtournament@yahoo.com. Local Businesses: If you would like to donate some items for prizes and/ or be part of a sponsorship, please contact Paul Buckley at p5150@comcast.net or George Poli at geopoli@verizon.net.

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Central Congregational Church “Think Spring” 3-day Rummage Sale

The Central Congregational Church will be holding its popular “Think Spring” 3-day Rummage Sale in Margaret Kay Fellowship Hall (see sign on lawn of CE Building), located at 115 Commonwealth Avenue at Towne Street in Attleboro Falls. Once again, we are open longer till 7:00pm on the first day so people can stop by after work and/or when they drop off children at sports or dance practices. Doors Open: Thursday, March 17th 9am - 7pm - Extended Hours!! Friday, March 18th 9am-4pm Saturday, March 19th 10am-1pm Items available are gently worn Spring and Summer Women’s, Men’s and Children’s clothes, arranged on racks and tables with Shoes, Pocketbooks and accessories on the stage area. Side tables feature Kitchen Wares, Toys, Books, Seasonal and Easter Decorations, Knick-Knacks, and Yard Sale Treasures. Mark your calendars, we welcome our regular and new customers to shop for bargains! For more info call 508-699-7700

First Spiritualist Church of Brockton Offering Exciting Spring Events & Classes

On March 19, a Healing Pyramid Meditation Workshop is being presented by Marden Pride. The workshop will provide insight about the mysteries surrounding the Great Pyramid of Giza. Afterward, people attending the workshop will have an opportunity to sit and meditate within a scaled copper model pyramid and experience its healing energies. This event is being held at the Anawan Grange on Bay State Rd, Rehoboth MA and will be occurring from 12-2pm. A donation of $20 is required for members and $25 for nonmembers. On April 1st, we’ll be having our Annual Spring Psychic/ Mediums Vender Fair at the Anawan Grange on Bay State Rd, in Rehoboth MA. At this event, venders will have enticing new products for that special gift just in time for spring holidays. You can encounter new personal revelations through the experiences of numerology or pyramid meditations. Connect and receive messages from deceased loved ones by our compassionate mediums. And, enjoy soothing healing sessions of reiki or crystal therapy. Whether its jewelry, or crystals, or tarot card readings, see what wonderful things are in store for you this spring and summer! $2 Admission; Readings are $20; Healing Sessions are $1 per minute Fair starts from 10am-5pm! Keep watch in the Rehoboth Reporter for more upcoming events and classes being announced late in April like another Past Life Regression with Ginger Gibson on April 23rd and a Healing Bowls session with Myrna Westgate on April 30th. Whichever event you go to, we’ll look forward to seeing you there!

Rehoboth Baptist Church to Host Teen Challenge Men’s Choir

On Sunday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM, Rehoboth Baptist Church will host the Teen Challenge Brockton Men’s Choir. They will be sharing their songs and testimonies, glorifying Christ for the transformation of their lives. Teen Challenge is committed to providing lifechanging residential recovery programs with a faith-filled approach for helping drug addicts and alcoholics transform their lives. Teen Challenge has been ministering in the Boston area since 1964.

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Well, I hear that it has been a snowy few days in Rehoboth while I am here in sunny Florida. Hope the roads are clear when I come home to our March 14th meeting when we celebrate with a dinner at the Grange. The March 28th meeting will feature a program by the 4-H club which will be informative for all. The community is invited at 7:00 PM at the Grange hall to any meeting. We host Bay State Pomona on the 25th at noon for lunch followed by a program of Irish Step Dancing. Bay State Pomona members were entertained by Paul Ashley last month with lovely tunes. The Mass State Grange Showcase Extravaganza will be held on April 2, 1 PM at Boylston Town House, 599 Main Street, (Rt70), for Talent, sign a song, public speaking, and bake off contests. The Northeast Leadership conference in Rutland Vermont was attended by over 100 members where they heard from National Grange Master, Betsy Huber who emphasized that we need to deliver our Grange family values to the younger community. So tell any and all about what we do. More challenges next newsletter.

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NOMINATION FORM

Sixteenth Citizens’ Recognition Awards Night

The Rehoboth Lions Club will honor people whose service to the community has surpassed expectations at a “RECOGNITION NIGHT BANQUET” to be held at the on Wednesday, MAY 10, 2017 This form provides opportunity to nominate a person deserving in any of the following areas: ***(Please check the appropriate award and attach your one page nomination statement.) 1. JOSEPH DEROCHE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD – Presented to a person whose service to the community has served a wide range of the population and has required effort above and beyond that expected of the general public. 2. OUTSTANDING YOUTH – A young person whose personal qualities and achievements serve as models for other young people in the community. 3. PUBLIC SERVANT – Presented to an elected or appointed town official or municipal employee whose actions have surpassed the expectations of their position. 4. THE RAYMOND G. DYER HUMANITARIAN AWARD – A person whose actions and deeds have fostered attitudes of good will and fairness to all people in the community. 5. EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR - Presented to the professional educator in Rehoboth or D-R H.S. whose dedication to the students and whose accomplishments in the field of education serve as models to both active professionals and those entering the profession. 6. HEROISM AWARD – Presented to a person who placed personal safety in jeopardy while aiding someone else in need. 7. SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – Presented to the senior citizen whose life and accomplishments have served as an inspiration to others. 8. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT – A local resident may be recognized for individual accomplishment. 9. THE RANDALL P. SILVEIRA PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD – A person of commitment, dedication and compassion while playing a key role in promoting public safety in the Town Of Rehoboth. 10. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD – In recognition of your significant contribution to, and long-term stewardship and protection of Rehoboth’s landscape. 11. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – Presented to an individual who has consistently been a leader in community activities and service to others. 12. GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD - Presented in recognition of the many selfless acts to assist neighbors as well as community groups. E-mail Nominee’s Name: Home Phone: Address: E-mail Nominator’s Signature Home Phone: Address:

On an additional page, please explain your reasons for nominating this person and describe their achievements, supplying background information and the scope of their activities. These awards are open to those who live and/or work in Rehoboth, including all D-R Staff. Award recipients will be chosen by APRIL 18, 2017 and notified by APRIL 25, 2017. Please direct any questions to: Russell Latham, Chairman, 508-252-4272 PLEASE RETURN ALL NOMINATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, APRIL14, 2017.

Rehoboth Genealogy Group Meetings

Rehoboth Genealogy Group Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Carpenter Museum from 7-9 pm. Here are members formed small groups and are very much engaged with “Brick Walls”, “DNA”, “Old Rehoboth”, and “Irish Genealogy”. Membership is free. Meetings are open to the public. WiFi available.

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On February 16 the Rehoboth Anawan Lions club met for their meeting. There was a lot of business to take care of, namely our Easter Bake Sale that is held at the Bristol County Bank as per usual. Our Bunny will be there and pictures will be taken as well and our usual display will be available for sale to help you have some delicious desserts etc for your Easter company, either breakfast or dinner it will all be there. So just plan to come visit the day before Easter, April 15th! See you there! We are also participating in the Bowling Tournament to raise money for Mass Lions Eye Research. It is always a fun time and we have two teams participating. If you don’t want to bowl you are welcome to come and cheer your team and watch. It is held in Somerset on March 19. Keep the date if you want to go! We received a thank you note from Robin Hanley who is having a medical problem and she thanked us for getting the help that she needs. Keep up the good work Robin. She was a former member. Several invitations were received from the South Attleboro Village for their Brown Bag Auction that they hold every year to raise money for Eye Research and it is a fun night. There are several members who are always there. They also have a chicken pot pie dinner as well. The date is April 12. Just to mention some dates coming up, we celebrate 25 years as a Lions Club and we enjoy all the work that goes with it. We have a very active group and get a lot done. June 30-July 6th will be the Lions International convention. It will be held in Chicago this year. Those who have gone before know what an exciting place and function it is and you will remember it for a long time; new friends etc! May 5-7 will be the State Convention and it will be held at Seacrest down the Cape. More information to come to the members but if you plan to go save the date now so you won’t miss out. Remember our motto is “We Serve.” and indeed we do, and we also want to give a big Thank You to all who support us on our endeavors. See you soon.

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Contact: Lende McMullen, genealogy@rehobothantiquarian.org All are welcome! Join us as we tackle topics such as Understanding DNA, Irish Genealogy, Tech/Tools/Organizing, Old Rehoboth, New England Searches, Breaking Down Brick Walls, and more!

Research Your Historic House Wednesday, March 22, 7PM

Contact: Anthony Arrigo, anthony.f.arrigo@gmail.com Have you always wanted to learn more about your house’s history? Are you interested in getting it listed on the National Register of Historic Places? Join members of the Rehoboth Historical Commission, staff of the Carpenter Museum, and other historic homeowners to learn about the application process for the National Register. We’ll also discuss plans for a program series intended to help homeowners get started with research. No experience necessary! Presented by the Rehoboth Historical Commission in partnership with the Carpenter Museum.

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PEEPS is the quintessential springtime candy, but is also great when used in crafts like this colorful centerpiece. Just follow these easy DIY directions and you’ll create a centerpiece that will be a real conversation starter for kids and adults alike. For more project ideas, visit www.marshmallowpeeps.com.

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Home & Garden New Neutrals Dominate the Color Trends of 2017

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(BPT) - From furniture to walls, new homes to remodels, cool grays have dominated home design palettes for the last five years. Look to 2017 to gently shake things up with a focus on fresh neutrals that bring warm and cool tones together to create versatile color with timeless appeal. One of the most notable trends of the year is the transition of neutrals from monochrome gray to warmer hues, including complex taupe, beige, khaki and brown colors. These warmer tones create an inviting feeling, and while grays will continue to be popular, look for hybrid hues that blend the best of gray with warmer undertones for colors that are unique, yet familiar. The perfect example of this trend is Poised Taupe (SW 6039), the Sherwin-Williams 2017 Color of the Year. Earthen brown combines with conservative gray resulting in a weathered, woodsy and complex neutral that fits well in virtually any room. “Poised Taupe celebrates everything people love about cool gray as a neutral, and also brings in the warmth of brown, taking a color to an entirely new level,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “Not cool or warm, nor gray or brown, Poised Taupe brings a sense of coziness and harmony that people are seeking.” If you’re looking to refresh your space with this new color trend, there are countless opportunities. Here are four stunning home decor themes using this up-and-coming color:

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With its cool-yet-warm vibe, Poised Taupe is an ideal complement to cornflower hues. For example, when paired with the faded indigo of Stardew (SW 9138), it creates a charming palette ideal for French countryside aesthetics. This fun twist on a classic is sure to produce timeless results in the kitchen or living spaces.

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2017 Spring Organic re-imagined

Create an updated nature-inspired palette in your home with citrus green, weathered bronze, mustard yellow and light, cool-toned blue paired with earthy neutrals like Poised Taupe. This contemporary organic look is perfectly re-imagined for the modern world with just the right amount of visual appeal.

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Saturated color pairings that evoke deep moods are gaining popularity. Taking cues from baroque and romanticism designs, the Sherwin-Williams Noir palette is rich with colors that are reminiscent of vine-ripe fruits, dramatic wine colors and deep blues. Balance this mysterious palette with a neutral like Poised Taupe and you’ll have a look that is unexpected and gorgeous.

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Order forms are now available for the 2017 Bristol County Conservation District Tree & Shrub Sale. The district continues to expand its customary offerings of evergreens and deciduous trees for conservation, wildlife and Christmas trees. This year’s sale includes ‘Liberty’ a disease resistant apple plus elderberry, ideal for making jam and jelly and American hazelnut. Other popular items include a wonderful selection of flowering shrubs and perennials which are great additions for attracting pollinators, providing shelter and food for wildlife or for your edible landscape. The deadline for orders is Wed., March 22, 2017. Orders are placed in advance and pick up takes place at Bristol Agricultural High School’s Spring Expo on Sat., May 13th just in time for Mother’s Day. To request a free brochure or for any additional information, feel free to contact Sue Guiducci at 508-990-2854 or sguiducci10@ gmail.com. “The Bristol County Conservation District is a subdivision of state government and is responsible for the wise use and conservation of the County’s natural resources.”

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McAlister is one of six members of Team Playworks New England who will run the Boston Marathon.. As a former public school teacher, the Somerville resident and Seekonk native knows the value of organized play during the school day as she saw first-hand the impact recess had on her students’ success in the classroom. Her company recently surveyed select employers to determine what skills employers’ are looking for in the job market today. Interpersonal, social and team building topped the list – all skills learned on the playground. McAlister put the survey results into practice. As a volunteer Playworks Corporate Coach, she invited elementary school students to her office to explore how their activities during recess translate to math and lessons applied in the corporate world. Through a combination of onsite direct-service coaching and training school faculty and staff, Playworks New England integrates physical activity and social and emotional learning into organized activities during recess. The goal is to create a space where students feel included, are active, and build valuable social and emotional skills needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Entering its 11th year, the organization serves 50,000 students in more than 100 elementary schools across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. To date, the nonprofit has served 160,000 youth. “A lot of public schools are facing budget cuts and more often than not the creative and athletic outlets are the first to go,” says McAlister. “But, what educators and the public need to understand is that playing with other kids in an organized environment helps to build life-long skills and confidence to be applied in the classroom and beyond. Therefore, it is so important to support organizations, such as Playworks New England, to help fill the gaps.” Growing up, McAlister was always active. She played soccer and swam and was very involved with local musical and theater productions. It wasn’t until college that she turned to running as a form of catharis, a therapeutic way to deal with stress. Now, she runs on a daily basis because of her love for the sport. This will be McAlister’s third marathon. She previously ran in New York City in 2010 and Providence in 2012. “MESH, which stands for mindsets, essential skills, and habits, can all be developed on the playground,” says McAlister. “Personally, I have learned so much about myself and gained mental clarity from running and sports. Kids need the opportunity to discover themselves and their place amongst their peers.” In the weeks leading up to the Boston Marathon, McAlister, alongside the rest of the Playworks New England team, will participate in a number of fundraising initiatives, including selling Playworks t-shirts, hosting raffles at grocery stores, and hosting events. On Friday, March 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the team will host a fundraiser at Harpoon Brewery. The event is open to the public. Admission is $30 and includes unlimited pizza and beer samples. Through her run, McAlister hopes to raise $10,000 to support Playworks New England. “The night of the Boston Marathon, I have to jump on a plane to Ireland – not for work this time, but for a family wedding,” says McAlister. “But, with proper nutrition and sleep in addition to my weekly training runs, I hope to be in good shape to finish the Marathon. Running for Playworks has been a great experience.” For more information about Playworks New England or to donate to McAlister’s run, visit: https://www.crowdrise.com/PlayworksBoston2017/fundraiser/martamcalister.

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University News Congratulations to Kyle J. Mahoney Named to the Fall 20162017 President’s List at Western New England University

Kyle Mahoney, of Rehoboth, MA (02769), has been named to the President’s List at Western New England University for the Fall semester of 2016. Mahoney is working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

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The following Rehoboth/Seekonk residents were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bridgewater State University:

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Rehoboth Residents Named to Dean’s List at Boston University

Two Rehoboth residents have recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the fall semester. Students recognized for this honor include: Sara J. Enos & Chelsea L. Hammond Each school and college at Boston University has their own criterion for the Dean’s List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student.

University of Maine Announces Fall 2016 Dean’s List

Orono, Maine — The University of Maine recognized 2,298 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2016 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,714 are from Maine, 523 are from 31 other states and 61 are from 27 countries other than the U.S. Listed below are students who received Dean’s List honors for fall 2016, completing 12 or more credit hours in the semester and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Please note that some students have requested that their information not be released; therefore, their names are not included. Local Students are: Rehoboth: Edward Medeiros, Bailey Morton; Seekonk: Jamie Behan

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Students who receive term grades of B- or better in all subjects earn honor roll status. Students who earn grades of A- or better in all subjects receive high honors. Students from our area are: Grade 9, Honors: Nicole Campatelli, Seekonk Grade 10, High Honors: Kaitlyn Gorton, Seekonk; Tanner Tiplady, Seekonk; Nicole Veader, Seekonk Grade 10, Honors: Nicholas Feeney, Seekonk; Sabrina Howarth, Seekonk; Trevor Laquale, Seekonk; Noah Romano, Seekonk Grade 11, High Honors: Alexis Chapman, Seekonk; Jacob Dezotell, Seekonk; Armen Eghian, Seekonk Grade 11, Honors: Austin Freitas, Seekonk; Jared Kogut, Seekonk; Ethan Mace, Seekonk; Tyler Mello, Seekonk; Caitlin Tavares, Seekonk Grade 12, High Honors: Sabrina Botelho, Seekonk Grade 12, Honors: Christian Brown, Seekonk; Morgan Drywa, Seekonk; Gabrielle Gagne, Seekonk; Zachary Marcotte, Seekonk; Thomas Moore, Seekonk; Adriana Oliveira, Seekonk; Logan Silva, Seekonk

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Saint Raphael Academy congratulates students from Bristol County who have achieved honor roll status for the second marking period in academic year 2016-17. They are: Highest Honors Grade 10: Stephanie Amaral (Seekonk) First Honors Grade 10: John deAbreu (Rehoboth), Jacob Summerly (Seekonk), Taylor Troiano (Seekonk) Grade 12: Jessica DeMelo (Rehoboth) Second Honors Grade 12: David Demers (Seekonk)

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS DR Softball Annual Clam Boil Fundraiser

DR Softball 2017 Captains Julia Coute, Maddy Nees, and Kylie Fletcher DR Softball will be having their annual clam boil fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 7:00 PM at Seekonk Rod and Gun Club, 57 Reed Street, Rehoboth. Contact Coach Kulpa at DR High School for tickets $30. DR Softball and DR Falcons variety of apparel

DRRHS Softball will have a “Funny 4 Funds” Fundraiser

Dighton-Rehoboth HS Softball will have a “Funny 4 Funds” fundraiser on Saturday, April 15th at PACC in Taunton. Tickets $25 more information to follow. All proceeds support the Dighton-Rehoboth HS Softball Team. Please consider supporting these fundraisers.

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The Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers an eight-week medically supervised, personalized exercise program designed to increase your fitness while assisting you to lose weight, decrease your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol, and achieve your specific health goals. The overall objective of this wellness exercise program is to help you begin and maintain living a healthy lifestyle. Classes are held in the Cardiac Pulmonary Exercise Facility at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. The cost is $150.00 for this eight-week program. For further information or to register for classes, call 508/236-7390.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Weight Management Program is hosting a FREE information session on surgical weight loss options on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6pm in Conference Room H located near the Main Lobby of the Hospital. Sturdy Memorial Hospital has developed a comprehensive Wellness Weight Management Program specializing in individualized, medically supervised programs for diet, exercise and medically appropriate non-surgical interventions. For patients who may be appropriate for surgical options, Sturdy has formed a relationship with Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Join Scott A. Shikora, MD, Director of the nationally accredited Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as he discusses how weight loss surgery can help you achieve a healthier, more active life. You will learn about the different surgical procedures, insurance coverage, diet changes and much more. If diet and exercise have not worked, or you’ve developed life-threatening medical conditions because of excess weight, it may be time to consider weight loss surgery. Sign up today! To register, please call 508236-8019. For more information, please contact Sturdy’s Wellness Weight Management Program at 508-236-7497 or visit www.sturdymemorial.org.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital Offers “Healthy-Steps” Program For Cancer Patients

The Oncology Department at Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers a free “Healthy-Steps” exercise and movement program for cancer patients on Mondays from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Auditorium and Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Hospital’s Conference Rooms D & E. “Healthy-Steps” is a therapeutic exercise program, which combines gentle movements, dance, and music to improve overall wellness, range of motion, balance, strength, and endurance, as well as emotional wellbeing and self-image. The class is taught by a certified Lebed Method instructor. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

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March Madness Children’s Book Sale

March Madness at the Blanding means a 3-day book sale of used books for children. All books are $3 a bag. You may bring your own bag or use ours. The sale will be held Tuesday through Thursday, March 21-23 during library hours (11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) We request that all adults be accompanied by a child.

Story Hours and More

Tot time for children under age 3 will be held Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. This is a short session (20-30 minutes) of books, music and movement for little ones. Story and Craft Hours for children ages 3 to kindergarten are held on Wed. or Thurs. from 10 to 11 a.m., from now through April 12-13. All sessions are free but children must be registered for all story hour series. No walk-ins, please.

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Also coming up: Legos at the Library will meet again on Sat. March 11 at 10:30 a.m. We’re still happy to receive donations of new or used Legos. All ages are welcome to come and build something fun with your Legos.

Blanding Book Club

The Blanding book club will next meet on Wed. April 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss “Being Mortal” by the distinguished doctor and author Atul Gawande. Copies of this non-fiction book are available at the library.

Placing Holds with the Sails Library System

The Blanding makes the most of its space in Goff Hall, but the collection in the building there is not all that is available to our patrons. The Blanding is a member of the SAILS library system, so the resources of many different libraries are available too. If you’ve requested an item through the SAILS library system recently, you’ve probably seen a slip inside the book that reads “This item traveled miles to reach you – placing holds with the SAILS library system is one of our most popular services offered by SAILS member libraries.” It’s so easy to reserve an item from the sailsinc.org website; all you need is your library card. Your request will be sent to the Blanding; you can pick it up and return it there without travelling to other libraries in the area. If you don’t have a library card, stop by the Blanding for one. They are free for Rehoboth residents. The SAILS website also lists all the new items available at your library. And it’s not just books. Collections include paper magazines, CDs and DVDs for those who prefer them. But you can also download a huge variety of electronic resources too. There’s truly something for everybody at your local library. If you haven’t been there in a while, come by and check it out.

Library Director Job Posting March 2017

Candidates are sought for the position of Director of the Blanding Public Library, to start in the mid to late summer of 2017. This is a salaried position of approximately 25-30 hours per week. The Director is responsible for management of all aspects of library services, including planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting, in conformity with policies established

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Seekonk Library storytimes focus on the 5 principles of reading readiness talking, singing, reading writing and playing. No registration but a SAILS Library Card is required. • Lapsit (0-2 Years) Mondays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10 am • Toddler (2 &3 year olds) Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 am • Preschool (3, 4 & 5 year olds)Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 at 1:30 pm • Family Storytime and Playgroup (0-5 year olds) Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 at 10 am

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Build reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the Library and "Reading to Oliver", an adorable Laradoodle. Children should bring a book they can read or come a few minutes early to select one here. We suggest reserving a 20 minute time slot in advance but drop-ins are always welcome!

Snow in Seekonk Meadows

Whenever there’s snow on the ground, come into the children’s room and borrow snow toys such as snowball makers and ‘snowart’ supplies for use in Seekonk Meadows, the park adjacent to the Library. Just sign the items out with the Children’s Librarian. Building a snowman? We’ll supply the carrot noses and scarves. See you at the Library for winter fun in Seekonk Meadows!

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Series Madness!! March 6 - 31

A bracket tournament of favorite children’s book series! Come in every week of this 4 week “sweet sixteen” event and cast your ballot for your favorite series. Maybe you’ll even win a basket full of series favorites! Visit, see our brackets & vote starting March 6!

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Dr. Seuss Scavenger Hunt in the Children’s Room

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Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday this week by seeking and finding cut-outs of his iconic characters hiding in our Children’s Room. Are they on the shelves? By the computers? Hiding under the iPads? You’ll have to come see! Participants get a Dr. Seuss sticker! Drop-in between February 27 - March 3.

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This special edition of our Family Storytime celebrates Dr. Seuss. We’ll have stories, songs and games full of Seussian silliness. There will even be a special digital “photo booth” to make keepsake photos! Ages 0-5 Creating with Paper Circuits Monday, March 6 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Grades 6 - 8 can experiment with supplies like copper tape, batteries and special LED stickers to make circuits on paper. We’ll make spinning, light-up, paper ‘copters to impress family and friends. Register on our events calendar at seekonkpl.org. For more details about any of these programs visit seekonkpl.org/children or call (508) 336-8230 x5140.

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Boston Bruins Pajama Drive continues thru March 15

Seekonk Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in the Bruins’ annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles to Crayons. The PJ Drive’s goal is to collect 10,000 pairs of new pajamas for children and teens in need. “It’s hard to imagine that so many kids and teens don’t know the comforting feeling of putting on PJs before settling down to sleep. We’re happy to be part of an effort to change that” said Sharon Clarke, Youth Services Librarian at Seekonk Public Library. Seekonk Library’s goal is to collect 100 pairs of new pajamas We are taking our customer service to new for babies, children and teens from now through March 15, 2017. • Our friendly secretary will answer Donations may be left in the collection box in the Children’s Room your questions and return calls at Seekonk Library. • We have a no-pressure salesman to The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) give free non-contractual quotes works with the Boston Bruins to coordinate library participation in the drive. Libraries from around the state use the Massachusetts • Our expert crew will complete your Library System’s delivery service, typically used to send books and job safely, with good morale other library materials, to send their PJs to area collection locations Our goal is to make every step of maintaining your trees and property which increases libraries’ ability to participate in the drive. as enjoyable as possible. Thank you for supporting us!

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The basketball world may go mad this time of year but so does the Seekonk Library Children’s Room! This year, 16 popular book series have been chosen to compete in the “Series Madness” tournament. Starting March 6 you can stop by the library and check out our bracket bulletin board. This visual representation of the brackets will make it easy to see which series are going head to head next as we journey from “sweet sixteen” to the last two candidates. Once you’ve picked your favorites, fill out a ballot so your voice can be heard! Every ballot is also a raffle ticket for a basket of series favorites. New ballots will be available each week and voting will close on March 31. The winning series will be announced on April 1 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Join us for a rollicking good time at Seekonk Library on Thursday, March 9 at 6 PM. Instrumentalist Jeff Snow brings us “The Softer Side of Celtic” which combines the Music, Stories and History from Scotland, Ireland and England into a performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Jeff will lead us in singing, laughing, clapping and even a bit of foot stomping. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and is free to the public. No registration required. Jeff is a skilled musician and a private guitar teacher who writes for several music publications. His guitar playing has even been featured in Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He also plays the Autoharp, Bouzouki and a variety of other instruments. Music lovers of all ages will enjoy his relaxed performance style. The concert is interactive; questions and input from the audience are encouraged and become a part of the show. You can learn more about Jeff at www.jeffsnow.net. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@ seekonkpl.org.

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Dogs 101: Learn to be a Better Companion Tuesday, March 14th at 6 PM

Have you ever wondered why our four-legged friends bark all the time? Or why they have to sniff everything? Frankly, why do dogs do the things that they do? You are invited to come to the Seekonk Library on Tuesday, March 14th at 6 PM to learn more about your pooch and how to be a better companion to them. This program is offered FREE to the public through a partnership with the Seekonk Save A Pet Society. Please note this program is for pet owners only, no dogs. Certified animal control officer Riley Parker and her partner, Dani, a therapy dog in training, join us at the library for an informative session on how to be a better dog owner. This isn’t just for people adjusting to their first puppy, even if you are a seasoned dog owner there is still much more to learn about your best friend. Riley and Dani will cover topics ranging from understanding dog behavior to safety concerns, and how to help your pup live a happier healthier life. For more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130, visit: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

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Movie Night @ Seekonk Library Monday, March 20, 6:00 PM

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive concession stand! Take some time for yourself and enjoy this select DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library. This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. In 1942, a Canadian intelligence officer in North Africa [Brad Pitt] encounters a female French Resistance fighter [Marion Cotillard] on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their romance is tested by the pressures of war when one must investigate if the other is really a Nazi secret agent. Rated R; 2 hours 4 minutes. Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 5130. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org

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Essential Oils 101 Workshop Given By Doterra Wellness Advocate Chris Ventura Tuesday, March 7th @ 6:30 pm.

Space is limited. Registration is required. More people are using essential oils today. Essential oils are used for everything from pampering yourself to cleaning and helping with various ailments. An essential oil is a fragrant liquid extracted from leaves, twigs, berries, bark, wood, root, flowers, citrus peels, or other plant matter. Essential oils are both exciting and promising when it comes to taking care of your own and your family’s health. Whether you’re applying essential oils topically, enjoying the aromatic benefits through diffusing, or taking essential oils internally, the positive effects of essential oils are boundless. Join Chris Ventura, doTERRA Wellness Advocate to learn the basics of Essential Oils. You will get to experience the oils with hands on activities and you will get to bring home an item as well. The event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Public Library, is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register at www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org under Events.

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Slater Mill A Living History Museum

Handcrafting Classes Return to Slater Mill This Spring

(Pawtucket, RI) The first of April may be a day to suffer fools, but it may also turn out to be the day that you begin to learn a new handcraft, art or skill at historic Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket. Trad Arts Studio @ Slater Mill welcomes spring with three classes in the fiber arts. A notable change for 2017 is a new Saturday session. Normally held mid-week, the ten-week course Handweaving, with instructor Suzi Ballenger, will be offered on Saturday mornings from April 1 through June 10. Two Wednesday evening classes will also be offered. They are Hand-knitting, with Emily O’Neil, and the long-running Chair Caning, with Steve Emma. A workshop in Natural Dyeing will be offered in May or June as a one-day Saturday class, the date to be announced later in the season. “Trad Arts Studio classes emphasize intimate, hands-on instruction,” said Erika Davis, who programs the studio. “As always, this season’s classes will be limited in size, and tailored to individual skill levels.” Trad Arts Studio is a fiber arts initiative that provides opportunities for the public to participate in classes focusing on traditionally-based crafts. These skills, passed down through generations of makers, tie into the rich history of 1793 Old Slater Mill as a textile mill-turned-museum with an immediate connection to the American Industrial Revolution. “Slater Mill wants to preserve the cultural heritage of our site by empowering our community with contemporary skills in the traditionally-based arts,” adds Davis. Chair caning and handweaving are the studio’s two longest-running classes, while hand-knitting recently re-emerged on the continued on next page...

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seasonal roster. Slater Mill hosts a concentrated weekend knitting conference with classes each January, but there is demand for more instruction at other times of year. Trad Arts Studio boasts expert teaching artists that have developed a following over the years due to their advanced skills, patient demeanors, and ability to teach in a way that applies across multiple skill levels. Master traditional artist Steve Emma teaches Chair Caning. As a craftsman, Steve has become a local fixture as both teacher and maker. His six-week class will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Students learn through the process of repairing one of their own chairs. Career production weaver and exhibiting textile artist Suzi Ballenger teaches the 10-week Handweaving class on Saturdays at 10 a.m. Her 25-years of experience inform her expert instruction on all facets of the weaving process. Students are assigned a floor loom to use for the duration of the class. RISD alum, textile designer and educator Emily O’Neil will teach a 6-week class on Hand-knitting on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. O’Neil will guide students through a knitting project from cast on to cast off, while addressing technique and problem solving as they go. Slater Mill is located at 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. Email info@slatermill.org, or call (401) 725-8638 ext.106.

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SCOUTING AROUND TOWN American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 Thank You

American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 would like to thank everyone for their generous donations to our third annual Regifting Rehoboth/Seekonk Drive. The girls brought half of the gifts to Steve Martin at The Helping Hands Food Pantry this month. Mr. Martin said these items really help to brighten peoples’ days! The troop will be bringing the remaining items to Doorways Food Pantry in Seekonk on March 2. Both food pantries will gladly accept any new items you may not need throughout the year as there is always someone who can use them! Many thanks also to our dropoff locations: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, S & B Cleaners, Seekonk Library, Aitken and Hurley schools, Anawan Cleaners, Anawan Pharmacy and Vino’s Cafe.

Ready, Set, Go - Cub Scouts Design Cars for their Pinewood Derby Race

by Darlene Masse Members of Pack 88 Cub Scouts in Rumford participated in a woodworking workshop on February 16 to carve their cars for their upcoming Pinewood Derby Race. The workshop is hosted each year by Bob and Sandy Vandal, the parents of Cub Scouts Den Leader Chris Vandal. During the workshop, the Cub Scouts used pencils to draw their car designs on wooden blocks. They then worked with the Vandal family to carve out their cars on professional woodworking equipment. The Cub Scouts look forward to creating their custom-designed cars each year. Each Cub Scout receives a Pinewood Derby Kit

Cub Scouts Den Leader Chris Vandal (left) and his father, Bob Vandal, (right) host an annual woodworking workshop to help Cub Scouts with creating their custom-designed cars for the annual Pinewood Derby. containing a block of wood and wheels, and then spends weeks carving, painting and assembling it for the race. In addition to awards for the fastest cars, Cub Scouts also compete to win the “most creative” car. Pack 88 is hosting its Pinewood Derby Race on March 4.

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From the State House Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Visits Seekonk to Sign Community Compact with Seekonk & Rehoboth By Laura Calverley

Seekonk SIgns Community Compact Rehoboth Signs Community Compact Seekonk Town Administrator Shawn Cadime shakes hands with Selectman David Perry and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito sign the Lt. Governor Karyn Polito after signing the Community Compact.Â Community Compact as Rehoboth Town Administrator Helen Standing behind them are (L to R) Seekonk FIre Capt. Sandra Dennen looks on.Â Standing behind them are (L to R) Seekonk FIre Capt. Sandra Miller, Seekonk Selectman Nelson Almeida, Seekonk Miller, Seekonk Selectman Nelson Almeida, Seekonk Selectwoman Michelle Hines, and Seekonk Fire Chief Michael Healy. Selectwoman Michelle Hines, and Seekonk Fire Chief Michael Healy.

March 2017 Lt. Governor Karyn Polito visited Seekonk Town Hall last month to sign a Community Compact agreement with town officials from Seekonk and Rehoboth. Town Administrator Shawn Cadime signed the agreement for Seekonk and Selectman David Perry signed for Rehoboth. The Community Compact was created in an Executive Order signed by Governor Charlie Baker in January 2015 to improve the administration’s partnerships with cities and towns in Massachusetts. Nearly three-quarters of the 351 cities and towns have signed the compact with the state thus far. The Community Compact provides grants through three programs: The Best Practice Program, Efficiency and Regionalization Grant Program and the Information Technology Grant Program. The IT Grant program alone has provided approximately $2 million to 52 municipalities for various projects. “The whole approach is to strengthen local government and provide you with the tools and resources and best practices that you need,” said Polito. Seekonk Town Administrator Shawn Cadime and Rehoboth Town Administrator Helen Dennen spoke positively about the Community Compact. “It’s refreshing to have the Baker-Polito administration working with local communities. They understand the efforts that are needed at the local level. They do a tremendous job with all the services they have provided and this Community Compact Act is just one handle of that,” said Cadime. “I think it’s a great benefit to the town. It’s going to open up a lot of opportunities for grants,” said Dennen. Polito congratulated Seekonk on being the 259th town and Rehoboth for being the 260th town to sign the Compact. She said there are over 700 best practice programs underway across the Commonwealth. “The Compact, what I love about it, it’s not just focused on larger cities, it’s focused on all communities,” Polito said. “As a member of the compact, you have programs available to you whether it’s a regionalization and efficiencies grant. We put $2 million into that program. Also the IT Grant program, you can now apply to for technology grants to help you determine the best way to deliver communications to residents. You can set yourself up for success when it comes to a parks grant or a MassWorks grant. You get bonus points because you are part of this larger initiative, the Compact program,” Polito said. Rehoboth officials said it was a good fit because the town was already working on a few projects that are covered under the Community Compact, including an economic development guide, an open space plan and a plan to protect water resources. “The reason they fit in so nicely is that we were planning these anyway. The funds we receive for this will offset funds we were going to spend anyway and now that money can go somewhere else,” said Selectman Perry. Seekonk is also working on an economic development guide and open space plan as part of the Compact. Polito congratulated the town leaders and said that Massachusetts has everything that is needed for a strong community, from great schools to jobs. “Overall I feel so positive about what we are accomplishing together here in Massachusetts,” Polito said. “We have bipartisan leadership. We work very closely with our colleagues in the legislature. We peel back those political labels and work on the initiatives that are meaningful to the people we serve,” Polito added. Cadime also acknowledged the assistance of Rep. Steve Howitt and State Senator James Timilty, who were not able to attend the signing, for their efforts in helping to make the Community Compact possible.

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Parents of Children with Disabilities Can Learn about Guardianship & Transition Planning at March Workshop

“First Falcons” Class of 1961 DRRHS Back-To-School Event

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When children reach their eighteenth birthday, it is a coming of age, a rite of passage into adulthood. When children with disabilities reach eighteen, the passage into adulthood presents a number of challenges for families. Parents of children with disabilities need to be prepared for those challenges. To provide parents with information on this important time in a child’s life, The Greater Fall River Interagency Transition Team is presenting a “Workshop on Guardianship, Alternatives, and Other Transition Topics” on March 29th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seekonk High School library. The workshop is free and open to anyone interested from throughout the area, not just Seekonk. It is for parents who have concerns regarding quality care and legal decision-making for their child as he/she becomes an adult. The speaker is Attorney Annette Hines, who has nearly 20 years experience in special needs law. She is the founding partner of the Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, which specializes in guardianships, transition planning and special needs. She knows firsthand the challenges and legal requirements of a child with special needs. Hines said a small part of the workshop will be a lecture and a big part will be taking questions from the audience. “Because families are getting smarter and more savvy, I will leave time for questions and discussion on individual concerns,” Hines said. One of the topics Hines will be discussing is Guardianship. “It’s important for families to consider otherwise their ability to make decisions for their children and get information once they turn 18 is going to be limited,” Hines said. “Once your child turns 18, you can’t talk to the doctor without guardianship,” said Janet Fitzgerald, Transition Coordinator at Seekonk High School who helped organize the workshop. Hines will also talk about transition planning. “I will be looking at it holistically, looking at the individual needs of a youth with a disability, in order to make them the most successful adults they can be,” Hines said. “It’s like a jigsaw puzzle, but everyone’s puzzle looks different.” There’s a lot of information that parents need to know, especially if your child has significant disabilities, says Fitzgerald. “There are health care issues, financial and legal concerns, insurance and social security benefits that parents should be informed about so that they can make decisions,” Fitzgerald said. Hines says that each child needs an individualized plan. She will give an overview of the most common things parents would want in their plan. “It’s important to be informed about options and procedures and who to talk to,” Fitzgerald said. The workshop is also an opportunity to meet other parents of special needs children. “It was meaningful for them to connect with other people going through similar situations,” Fitzgerald said. The workshop was held last year and was well-attended. “Parents last year were surprised at how much they didn’t know,” Fitzgerald said. The workshop is presented by the Greater Fall River Interagency Transition Team, a group of school personnel and adult support agency personnel that help inform and provide resources to families of students with disabilities who are transitioning into the adult world. “It was formed to help families navigate the process,” Fitzgerald. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to gfrtransitionteam@gmail.com or call 774-322-1301 or if you require special accommodations.

“First Falcons” Class Officers: Standing: VIce-President Carl Munroe and Treasurer Carl Stonstom. Seated: President Charles Harris and Secretary Carolyn De Mattos. Please come and celbrate with us, and make a good time even better! Saturday, June 10, 2017, mid-afternoon: “Who We Are Now”: Dighton and Sunday, June 11, 2017, mid-day: “The Way It Was / The Way It Is”: D-R High School Given by: Yourselves and the 56th Reunion Committee At our day-long 50th Reunion, we reminisced about the past; but on Saturday we’ll exchange information about who we are now. This afternoon will have simple food and drinks for a few hours, no entertainment planned, rather plenty of time for one-on-one conversations. Mid-day on Sunday we’ll gather at our Alma Mater with 3 goals: • To remember the facility as it was during our nine months there, • To see the changes as they are today, and • Interact with the 2017 school guides A partial list of the tour includes additions and changes to the building, honors and accomplishment recognitions throughout, upgrades and modernization to the rooms, and some repurposing of the grounds. Also, YOU will have your own input, because some First Falcons have been involved after graduation; e.g., Joe Pimento coordinated the electrification systems for outdoors sports. BEFORE March 11, reply, either way YES, NO, or MAYBE, both days or only which one. Include any guests you’ll bring. Update your electronic as well as your postal address, plus a phone number for us to leave a message. Tell us which classmates have forgotten to notify us when they changed home or electronic addresses. Speak up about what you’d like to do during this casual, no-frills weekend, remembering that the costs appear to be modest while the fun may be endless. We’re missing many addresses, so please tell all your Falcon Friends to contact Charles. Our 56th Reunion Project is Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation, benefiting Falcons since 1961. R.S.V.P. to our Class President, Charles Harris: cdh800sam@ yahoo.com, 508-255-8615, 800 Samoset Road, Eastham, MA 02642 Reunion Team (so far): Carl Stonstrom, Carole Mello, Eleanor (Fournier) Cambra, Joe Pimento, Ken Abrams, Margaret (Duckworth) Veader, Nancy (Bindon) Goulart, Roger Duarte, Pamela (Green) Bell Can you come to our next meeting at 1:00 P.M. on March 11 at 3012 Elm Street, Dighton ?

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SCHOOL NEWS Greetings from your Rehoboth PTSA!

We hope your February vacation was restful and fun! Here are some current and upcoming events to look forward to…….we invite you to participate and hope you can join us!: Events include: • February 28th-March 6th: Palmer River Book Fair. Volunteers are needed-please use signup.com to register to help. • March 2017-Restaurant of the Month is Apna Punjab (3 Park Street, Rehoboth). Enjoy some delicious Indian cuisine and support the students at Palmer River and Beckwith! • Friday, March 10th: 9thAnnual Silent Auction Fundraiser! Join us from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at Hillside Country Club for an adults-only evening with raffles, food, fun, and a wide variety of auction items to choose from! $25.00 ticket price includes Hors D’oeuvres, Cash Bar, Auction-item bidding, Raffle chances, Music and Dancing! Door Prize = Vizio 43” 4K Ultra HD Smart Television, donated by Quarry Brothers. • March 25th: Child’s-choice Dance for Kindergarten & 1st Grade. • April 8th: Child’s-choice Dance for Grades 2 and 3 • April 29th: Child’s-choice Dance for Grade 4 As always, whether you come to meetings, volunteer on committees or at events, participate in fundraisers, all of the above or none of the above—we encourage you to all become members. Your membership supports our students in so many ways, and really does make a difference! Visit our website (www.rehobothptsa. org) for more information, and please feel free to contact us with any questions. Sincerely, Karen DeRoche Rehoboth PTSA President

DR-SEPAC Upcoming Meetings

Dear Parents, Only you as a parent or guardian of children with special needs know what obstacles and difficulties are present in the educational setting, community activities and the day-to-day activities of our children with special needs. Please come and be heard. Please come and make a change. Please come to ensure our children get the support they need to reach their optimum potential. Our next two meetings are on Tuesday, March 7th and April 4th. The DR-SEPAC can help you by: • Offering advice parent-to-parent about navigating special educational services. • Providing informational forums to parents and educators. • Helping parents and guardians to understand special education laws. • Collaborating with school administrators, teachers and the School Committee. • Access a wealth of information from community, state and federal organizations. • Learn to navigate the special education maze. • Learn to advocate and network. • Participate in workshops and events. • Understand the rights of students and their parents/guardians. • Discuss matters pertaining to the education, programming, and safety of students with disabilities.

The Mission of the Dighton-Rehoboth Special Education Advisory Council is to be a positive, solution-oriented group focused on being a reliable source for parents and guardians of children with disabilities. Please join us and be heard. Respectfully; DR-SEPAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Hosts College Fair This Month

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School will be hosting their first college fair offered to all high school students in the area who are interested in furthering their education. To date, admission counselors from 35 colleges will be represented from the New England area. Representatives from different branches of the military will also be represented. The college fair will happen on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Dighton- Rehoboth Regional High School gymnasium located at 2700 Regional Road in North Dighton. Students, families, and the community are invited to attend the college fair. For more information about the DR College Fair contact Assistant Principal Dr. Bruce W. Tench, II, by phone: 508-252-5025 ext. 5614, or via email: btench@drregional.org. Additional information can be found on the school website at www.drregional.org, Follow Dighton- Rehoboth Regional High School on Facebook, or on Twitter @DRHighSchool).

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Ticket price includes Hors D’oeuvres, Cash bar, Auction item bidding, Raffle chances, Music and Dancing! Please return the form below to school with your payment in an envelope marked “Silent Auction Tickets”. You will receive your ticket during check in at the Auction. If space allows, tickets will be sold at the door for $30.00 each. Contacts: Susan Bogosian (774)565-0188, srbogo@comcast.net or Jenn Moitoso(401)286-2859, jmoitoso@comcast.net

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DR Mock Trial Team Wins Their 5th Consecutive Division Title

The DR Mock Trial Team wins their 5th consecutive division title. They are moving on with the final 32 teams to the playoffs, which take place on Sunday, March 5th. The Mock Trial program is run by the Mass Bar Association, with 133 teams participating. DR is one of 32 regional winners competing in the playoffs. The team is coached by attorney coaches, Russell Weddell and Anne Johnson, as well as Teacher Coach, Jackie Tremblett.

DDRRSD Superintendent of Schools, Anthony C. Azar, Ed.D. Receives a Three-Year Contract Extension

Dighton (MA) - For the second time, the Dighton~Rehoboth Regional School Committee utilized a new evaluation tool, developed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to assess second-year Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anthony C. Azar. Each of the 10 School Committee members evaluated Superintendent Azar on three (3) performance goals: Professional Practice; Student Learning; and District Improvement, as well as four (4) performance standards: Instructional Leadership; Management and Operations; Family and Community Engagement; and Professional Culture. Chairperson Christopher Andrade was charged with writing the summative piece after reviewing all comments by School Committee members. The overall consensus by the School Committee is as follows: “Dr. Azar, in his second year as the Superintendent of Schools, has received an overall rating of Proficient in all areas of his evaluation. Dr. Azar’s performance showed a dedication to student achievement, while balancing fiscal responsibility. Over the past year, Dr. Azar cultivated a relationship with stakeholders in both communities (Dighton and Rehoboth) to better promote the school district in its entirety. Therefore, I am pleased to announce that the Dighton~Rehoboth Regional School Committee has extended the employment contract of Dr. Anthony Azar’s by an additional three years - through the 2020 school year. We look forward to working with Dr. Azar for many years to come.” Moreover, Katherine Cooper, Vice-Chairperson, shared: “I believe Dr. Azar’s greatest accomplishment, thus far, has been his collaboration with all stakeholders in building a positive climate and creating an atmosphere of mutual trust. Dr. Azar shows tremendous potential to continue to move the district forward. By being consistent, forthcoming, and honest, he has built the trust to facilitate the budget approval process, potential capital projects for school improvements, and any future challenge that he might encounter. Thank you for working so diligently to improve communication with both towns, as well as the district school community.”

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Chairperson Andrade continued, “Dr. Azar demonstrates a strong ability to work well as part of a team, and promotes collaboration throughout the district to enhance teaching and learning. The implementation of District Learning Walks was an initiative instituted by Dr. Azar, as a method to evaluate teaching and learning throughout the district. This will best determine areas of strength, as well as highlight opportunities for growth. The School Committee looks forward to the continued success of this initiative.” Finally, “The committee recognizes Dr. Azar for devoting significant time and energy during the work day, as well as on his own time, by participating in and attending various school and community events - all with the goal of promoting D~R, and moving student achievement forward. We commend him for his efforts and look forward to continued improvement throughout the district.” Dr. Azar said, “I am extremely grateful to the School Committee for recognizing the hard work that both my administrative team and I have put forward for the entire school year, as well as identifying areas for personal / professional growth. I am equally excited to have been afforded an additional three years to continue the work we began on this Journey to Excellence in 2014. I look forward to working as the Superintendent of Schools in the Dighton~Rehoboth Regional School District, and creating opportunities for our students to achieve greatness.”

Dr. Jeanne Bonneau Appointed as Interim Principal of Dighton~Rehoboth Regional High School

Dighton (MA) - In a statement today, Superintendent Dr. Anthony C. Azar of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District announced the appointment of Dr. Jeanne Bonneau as Interim High School Principal, beginning March 13, 2017. Dr. Azar said, “Dr. Bonneau has been an administrator/educator for almost 50 years and will be continuing her work in our school district as Interim High School Principal. Moreover, Dr. Bonneau currently oversees our Pre- School Program at the high school”. Dr. Bonneau, upon accepting the appointment said, “It has been my pleasure, over the past couple of years, to serve the children and staff of Dighton~Rehoboth.” Dr. Azar further said, “Dr. Bonneau is the perfect choice for DRRHS Interim Principal, having served as the Dighton~ Rehoboth Regional School District Math Coach at both district middle schools, the Interim Principal at Beckwith Middle School, and currently the Administrator of the Dighton~Rehoboth PreKindergarten School.” Dr. Azar went on to say, “Her passion in life has been and will always be to help and support young people, allowing them to become the best they can be. I strongly believe that Dr. Bonneau finds great joy in seeing students learn and grow into productive citizens.” Dr. Bonneau added, “I am honored that Dr. Azar has asked me to be the Interim Principal at the high school. It will be my pleasure, working with our leadership team, to help and support the teachers, staff, and students as their Interim Principal. I will have an open door policy.” Dr. Azar also indicated that there will be an immediate posting for the principal position with a start date of July 01, 2017. A competitive salary and benefit package will be negotiated with potential principal candidates. Dr. Bonneau will serve as interim principal until June 30, 2017 or until a principal is appointed full-time. She will continue the oversight of the Pre-K program as well. Prior to becoming Superintendent, Dr. Azar worked with Dr. Bonneau in the New Bedford Public School System for 8 years, and currently for the past two years as Superintendent of Schools in Dighton~Rehoboth.

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Bay View Academy Honored Catholic Schools Week with Gratitude And Caring

East Providence, RI – January 30th marked the start of Catholic Schools Week, and Catholic schools all over the country celebrated in their own way. For Bay View, this included a focus on giving thanks, assigning each day to a different group of people for whom they are thankful. Students and faculty showed how “souper caring” they are with a week-long soup and cracker collection to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Dominic’s Church (Swansea). St. Dominic’s participates in the national “Souper Bowl of Caring.” The Souper Bowl collection kicked off on Monday the 30th, as students were invited to bring in food donations in order to earn a dress down day later in the week. Students also showed their appreciation for the community. They wrote letters of thanks for community service, including cards for local police and firefighters. The letter writing continued on Tuesday, as students wrote to their families to thank them for choosing Catholic education at Bay View. There also was an Academy wide liturgy, to which all families were invited to attend. Wednesday was dedicated to celebrating friendship. Older and younger students buddied up for fun community building activities. At lunch, the Bay View Robotics Team, S.M.A.R.T. 2.0, sweetened the excitement with a bake sale. All proceeds went to the team’s trip to compete in the FIRST World Festival in St. Louis, Missouri, this April. Students were allowed to jazz up their uniforms with “bling,” to add an additional touch of sparkle to their day. Thursday was Student Appreciation Day. The Lower and Middle School wore their favorite pajamas to school, and gathered

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together to watch The Secret Life of Pets. In the morning, a group of students travelled to the police and fire stations to deliver thank you cards, coffee and donuts. The girls were treated to a tour of the fire house and a presentation about the trucks and fire safety. They visited the dispatch room at the police station and learned how the dispatcher responds to emergency calls. Up on the big screen was an aerial view of Bay View Academy. On Friday, students in Grade 5 wrote and delivered a letter of thanks to every member of the Lower School’s faculty and staff, all of whom were invited to dress down themselves that day, and enjoy a lunch from Panera. Students who donated a can of soup to the “Souper Bowl of Caring” dressed up in their favorite football team’s attire/colors. The halls were overwhelmingly red, white and blue in support of the New England Patriots.

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Bay View Academy Announces Second Quarter Honor Roll

East Providence, RI – The Bay View Academy community recognizes those students who demonstrate above average scholastic achievement on a quarterly basis via the Honor Roll. A student in grade six through twelve who achieves all A’s for the quarter grading period is given the “highest honor.” A student who achieves A’s and B’s for the quarter grading period is recognized with “honor.” The following is the list of students from Rehoboth, Seekonk and East Providence who achieved placement on the Bay View Academy Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2016-2017 school year.

Rehoboth

Abbie Rose Green-Sermak, 7, Highest Honors; Jia Weingard, 7, Highest Honors; Gabriella Moreira, 9, Highest Honors; Courtney Anderson, 10, Highest Honors; Lily Gucfa, 10, Highest Honors; Hannah Nadeau, 10, Highest Honors; Catherine Donnelly, 12, Highest Honors; Eleanor Petersen-Rockney, 6, Honors; Alyssa Liebegott, 8, Honors; Juliana Goncalves, 9, Honors; Casey David, 10, Honors; Kari Perez, 11, Honors

Seekonk

Amelia Brown, 12, Highest Honors; Georgia Young, 6, Honors; Jane Maciel, 7, Honors; Melina Cabral, 9, Honors; Daniella Olivares, 9, Honors; Hailey Campatelli, 12, Honors

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BECKWITH CHRONICLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

X-Game Gold Medalist and Guinness World Record Holder K-Rob Visits Beckwith Middle School

Kevin Robinson (aka K-Rob) demonstrating T.R.I.C.K. On Wednesday, February 15th, Kevin Robinson, a/k/a K-Rob, visited Beckwith Middle School for two presentations to students. K-Rob is a Guinness World Record Holder and X Games Gold Medalist and visits thousands of students around the country spreading awareness of important key topics facing students every day. Kevin uses his T.R.I.C.K. to share these messages and encourages students to practice their T.R.I.C.K. as he has practiced his. This T.R.I.C.K. is a great reminder for students and teachers to continue to strive for excellence. T.R.I.C.K. stands for: TEAMWORK, RESPECT, INSPIRATION, CONFIDENCE, and KINDNESS. K-Rob also promotes the message “Believe you Can Achieve.” His message to students aligns with Beckwith Middle School’s commitment to promoting a growth mindset among students and the BMS universal expectations that students are respectful, responsible, and safe. K-Rob explained T.R.I.C.K. by including student and staff volunteers and performing BMX tricks. K-Rob was accompanied by Josh, a rising BMX star and former Beckwith student. K-Rob’s presentation to students was engaging, informative, and relevant for students. BMS students and staff hope to implement his message in the school community. Special thanks to the Rehoboth PTSA for funding this amazing event.

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Dear Families, Beckwith Middle School celebrated National African American History Month by starting each day in February with quotes from amazing Americans to honor their contributions and service. Below is a selection of the quotes read during our daily announcements: George Washington Carver: "Where there is no vision, there is no hope." George Washington Carver was a prominent AfricanAmerican scientist and inventor. Carver is best known for the many uses he devised for the peanut. continued on next page...

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Rising BMX star and former Beckwith student, Josh! Booker T Washington: "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." Born a slave, Booker T Washington rose to become one of the most influential AfricanAmerican intellectuals of the late 19th century. In 1881, he founded the Tuskegee Institute, a black school in Alabama devoted to training teachers. Washington also served as an adviser to Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. He is recognized for his educational advancements and attempts to promote economic self-reliance among African Americans. Marian Wright Edelman: "You really can change the world if you care enough." Marian Wright Edelman is an American activist for the rights of children. She has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. She is president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund. Jesse Owens: "The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself -- the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us -- that's where it's at." Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history". At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, Owens won international fame with four gold medals: 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4 × 100 meter relay. He was the most successful athlete at the games and, as a black man, was credited with "single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy.” Owens was ranked by ESPN as the sixth greatest North American athlete of the twentieth century and the highest-ranked in his sport. National African American History Month is a celebration of diversity and a reminder of the core values of the United States. As Americans we understand the importance of perspective and the positive impact of multiculturalism. It was the varied experiences and backgrounds of Americans that made the United States the country it is today. Not uniformity but differences brought us together; embracing diversity is our hope for the future. Sincerely, Joe Pirraglia

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Palmer River Elementary School A Snapshot of Learning Is That Neil Armstong?

Students in Mrs. DiPalma’s grade two classroom recently hosted their own “Wax Museum”. If you pressed the ‘paper button’ the frozen figure from history magically came to life to tell you about themselves. Pictured here is Hayden Silva telling of his adventures as Neil Armstrong.

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A Continent Comes Alive

Students in second grade learned many new skills and facts as they researched Antarctica and penguins. To culminate their learning, each child wrote a formal research report and created a habitat “tri-o-rama”. Pictured here, the students present their work and celebrate with their families; left to right: James Mello, Cody Alves, Katelyn Foley and Samantha Medeiros.

Second grade students challenged their engineering skills with representatives from the Boston Museum of Science at a recent traveling workshop entitled, “Engineering Bridges”. Students were greatly inspired and continued building bridges through the week using different materials in the classroom (legos, K'nex, cubes, rods, Lincoln Logs, dominoes, straws, etc.) Pictured here are Noah Eddy, Sophie Salisbury, Reid Mello, and Aundraya Pinho.

What’s Your Story?

Reflections Art Contest awards were presented to students who showed excellence or creativity in expressing their interpretation of the theme: “What’s Your Story?” The winning student art, comprised of visual art, literature, photography and dance, has been moved forward to the PTA state level competition. Good luck students! Pictured: Back row: Haliegh Kelley, Justin Fiore, Ryan Bomes, Charlie Favali Front Row: Jack Lynch, Patrick McCann, Caliegh Peterson, Anna Cherapowich, Gia Papa Missing from photo, Audrey Lancelotta and Aspen Abernathy.

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Make and Take Night

Palmer River parents became our “students” at the recent “Make and Take Literacy Night”. Parents created and took home many new learning activities to help their children practice reading and writing skills. Here Mrs. Tehan and Mrs. Bergeron create letter tiles from Lima Beans. A big “thank you” to Mr. Eddy of Hannaford’s Supermarket for the generous donations!

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Scholarships Available Rehoboth Antiquarian Scholarship

The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society (RAS) will award a scholarship to one or more students accepted by or enrolled in a postsecondary program related to history, museum studies, or library sciences. Applicants from the greater Rehoboth area may apply, and the funds will be applied to the second semester of the 20172018 academic year. Consideration will be given to demonstrated involvement and interest in activities related to the mission of the RAS to preserve, promote and enhance the significant historical, educational and cultural assets of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Interested students may obtain the application form by e-mail from rehobothantiquarian@gmail.com or by writing to the address below. Applications must be received by June 15, 2017. Please mail applications to: Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 2 Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769 The award is a one-time commitment by RAS and all applicants will be informed of the Scholarship Committee’s decision by August 15, 2017. Please direct any questions to the attention of the Scholarship Committee at the addresses given above.

Dunkin’ Donuts to Award $100,000 in College Scholarships for Rhode Island and Bristol County, Mass. Students

Dunkin’ Donuts accepting applications from local high school seniors through March 15, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 15, 2017) - Dunkin’ Donuts and its franchisees across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts are pleased to announce the 22nd annual Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program supporting area high school seniors preparing for college. Dunkin’ Donuts will award $1,000 each to 100 college-bound high school seniors from Rhode Island and Bristol County, Mass., as part of the Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program. Scholarship awards are based on the student’s academic excellence, leadership qualities and community involvement. Applications for the Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program will be available beginning February 1, 2017. Interested applicants can visit www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship or any Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Rhode Island or Bristol County, Mass., for more information. Applications must be received by March 15, 2017 for consideration. The Dunkin’ Donuts scholarship program is managed by Scholarship America. Since launching the program in 1996, Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees have provided more than $2 million in tuition assistance grants to students to help further their education, demonstrating the franchisees’ long-standing commitment to supporting youth and education programs in their communities. “We know that paying for college can be a struggle for many families in our communities, so we’ve committed every year to help make college dreams a reality for 100 outstanding students and their families,” said Joe Prazeres, Dunkin’ Donuts Rhode Island franchisee. “Every year, we’re amazed by the talent and determination of these young people, and we’re honored to support their journeys to college.”

Applicants to the Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Be a high school senior who plans to enroll in a course of study. Students must be enrolled at least part-time in a baccalaureate degree program at an accredited college or university, an associate degree program at an accredited junior or community college, or a certificate program at an approved vocational or technical institute. • Be a resident of Rhode Island or Bristol County, Massachusetts. For more information about Dunkin’ Donuts, please visit www. DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook. com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DunkinProv).

American Association of University Women Taunton Area Branch offering Scholarship

Taunton, MA. The AAUW Taunton Area Branch is offering a $500 Mary Anderson Memorial Scholarship for college students. Applicants must be graduates of a high school in Southeastern Massachusetts who will be entering the junior or senior year of college in the fall of 2017 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a commitment to improving the lives of women and girls. For an application, download at http://aauw-ma.aauw.net/ branches/Taunton/, or contact Louise Freeman, freemanlou@aol. com. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2017. AAUW (The American Association of University Women) is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since our founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day – educational, social, economic, and political.

Taunton Civic Chorus Bob Keith Memorial Scholarship

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior from Taunton, Raynham, Bridgewater, Dighton, Rehoboth, Somerset, or Berkley pursuing any major, but must show a strong involvement in music or performing arts. Additional scholarships may also be awarded to runner-up applicants. Awards will be presented at the Spring Concert to be held on May 7, 2017. Complete application guidelines and application form is available at www.tauntoncivicchorus. com or call 508-472-6578.

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Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769

Phone 508-252-3373 Fax 508-252-4617

Special Announcements for the Month

• Triad will be hosting a Spring Safety Program on Monday, March 27th at 11:30 AM. • Rehoboth Election Day is April 3rd. • Zumba is at the COA! Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Come join us for some fun, music and exercise. • We are still in need of cotton or flannel fabric for our pillowcase project. • We are donating baby stuff to new moms at Sturdy Hospital. So if you love to knit, crochet, and/or sew and would like to make extra items, we can add them to the donations.

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We are looking for children’s print fabric donations. We make pillowcases for Sturdy Hospital in lieu of the plastic “Personal Belongings” bag. The bags are given to kids coming in for surgeries, sleep studies, etc., to put their stuff in and take with them when they go home. We are also looking for yarn donations to make chemo hats and infant hats.

Gert’s Café

Lunch is served at Gert’s Café. Mondays at 12 Noon. Stop in and enjoy a delicious lunch for the bargain price of a $3.00 donation. Please sign up .

Soup’s On

Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Small 16oz Soup and Sandwich $3.00 Small 16oz Soup $2.00 or Large 32oz Soup $3.00 donation. To be announced on the Monday before.

The COA Breakfast

Wed from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

The COA is serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes for $2.00 donation and with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra .50 Start your day off with good home style cooked breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up with or before the chickens! Come on in and join us!

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 Noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends. Cost $3.00 donation.

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Musical Mondays

Have fun with this group blending your voices in harmony and song. They meet on the first and third Mondays of the month at 1:00 PM. New voices are always welcome and invited.

Men’s Morning Coffee Fridays at 9:00 AM

Come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry, and conversation with this lively group of Men.

Card Games

Calling all card players.

Mondays at 9:30 AM - Cribbage Tuesdays at 12:30 PM -a ladies group that plays cards and other games Wednesdays at 12:30 PM we have HiLo Jack Come on in and try your luck and have a great time doing it. All are welcome and if you are not sure how to play the folks will gladly teach you.

Art Classes

Michelle’s Art Classes Cost for this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Art classes are Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Old and new students are welcome. Come in and have fun painting. Come early and have breakfast that is being served from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Wednesdays.

Kitchen hours: Monday – Thursdays 8:00am to 12 noon

Tai Chi Classes

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM.

A way to exercise that’s easy on the joints and helps with balance...Makes a whole new you and has a great positive outcome for any age. Cost is $3.00 per class.

Line Dancing Classes Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.

Get in the grove if you like dancing. Everyone is welcome to try out some steps. Cost is $3.00 per class.

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes Thursdays at 9:00 AM

Come and try this gentle style of yoga that’s performed mostly from a seated position.

Zumba

Thursdays at 10:00 AM.

Zumba is a fun aerobic workout that mixes in dance moves. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn calories without even realizing it. Cost is $3.00.

Meals on Wheels

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

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Knitting and Crochet Group

A senior social group that helps sponsor and do activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Senior Center. They have many great activities through out the year. Annual dues are $6.00.

Ladies Sewing and Quilting Guild

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a social and charitable club to help seniors in Rehoboth have a better life. Meetings are scheduled for the 1st Thursday at 12:30 and the 3rd Thursday at 12 Noon at the Rehoboth Council of Aging building.

If you like to knit or Crochet or you wanted to learn this amazing Craft the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy; women and men are both invited. Come in and try it out Fridays at 10:00 AM. (Formerly called the Pillow Case Project) This is our charitable sewing group. We will still be making pillowcases, baby blankets & quilts, dresses for “Dress a Girl around the World.” No experience necessary. Meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

Our town of Rehoboth nurse, Jamie Noonie, will be available for blood pressure and glucose screenings. Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

Dr. Markowitz’s appointments start at 10:00 AM. Please call 508-252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

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The Friends of the Elderly

The Friends of the Elderly help and partially fund some of the services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging - such as the podiatry. Friends meet at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month. New members are always welcome.

Veterans’ Information and Benefits

Veterans Service Officer, Jake Kramer, can help you. Call 508-252-4467 for an appointment(s) as needed. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 AM to – 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to Noon.

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Important Information about Joining Activities

Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have participant signup sheets for that program. Most of the activity programs that are in the Council on Aging are free and open to the public. Some programs require minimum attendance. If there is no interest then that activity will either be canceled or postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up.

COA Bulletin Post on Community Information:

Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for information on up coming events such as Free Health Screenings, Support Groups, and other important information that could benefit you, your family or friends.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach/SHINE worker Bradley Marshall is 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 such as; fuel, food, housing, medical insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372. Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply. Don’t decide whether to buy medication, pay bills or food for the table. Call Bradley Marshall to discuss areas he can help you with. Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – State Fuel Assistance for 20162017 winter season for new applicants has begun. Past enrollees should have already received their renewal applications for the 2016-2017 Fuel year. If you need assistance in completing renewals please contact this office. For additional questions for this service please call Bradley Marshall who can help guide you in preparation for the new application year. If you are low on heating fuel (¼ tank or less), call the Outreach Office, Bradley Marshall, to see if you qualify for emergency assistance.

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Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

You are new to Medicare and have just received your card. Here is some basic information on Medicare. Medicare Basics There are many different options when you sign up for Medicare, but there are some things that apply to everyone who has it. Let’s review the basics of Medicare now that you’ve signed up. We’ll start with the newest addition to your wallet. Your Medicare card Once you join Medicare, Social Security will send you a red, white and blue Medicare card in the mail. It will look like the card at right. Some important things to look for are included. Your Medicare number is usually the same as or very similar to your Social Security number. Be sure to keep your card and number safe. Do not share them with anyone except your doctors. If you sign up for Part C (Medicare Advantage), Part D (prescription drug) or a Medigap plan or have Medicaid, you will be mailed a separate membership card. Keep these cards safe and bring them with your Medicare card to the doctor or the pharmacy. You will need to let your providers know which plans you have. What if I lose my Medicare card? If you lose your Medicare card, you can ask for a new one from Social Security either online or by telephone: Visit the Medicare Card Replacement section of Social Security’s website, or call Social Security’s hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users, call 1-800325-0778). Social Security will mail you a new card in about 30 days. If you need proof sooner, just let Social Security know. They can give you proof that you can use until you get a replacement card. Knowing your Medicare rights No matter which type of Medicare coverage you have, you have certain rights and responsibilities. You have a right to:

• Be treated fairly and not experience discrimination • Have access to doctors and hospitals • Receive emergency and urgent care when you need it • Know what Medicare will and will not cover • Appeal certain decisions about your coverage or payment • File complaints about your care • Have your personal information kept private You are responsible for: • Knowing when you must sign up or change plans • Reading all letters from Medicare • Asking questions, if you don’t understand • Protecting your Medicare card and number • Asking your doctors and other healthcare providers if they take Medicare before you accept services • Calling Medicare if you feel a doctor, insurance agent or plan has misled you. You also have the right to choose someone to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage, called an authorized representative. Who is an authorized representative? This person is only authorized to help you with Medicare — with joining a plan, quitting a plan, finding out information about your insurance and handling claims and payments. An authorized representative cannot make decisions about your medical care. These people are already authorized representatives: • Your guardian • Your durable power of attorney for healthcare (where allowed by state law) • Your durable power of attorney Source: Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, References (CMS) Managed Care Manual, And National Council on Aging information for Seniors. For assistance in understanding your coverage and supplements to go with Medicare please contact Bradley Marshall at the COA for an appointment to guide you in this process, call: 508-252-3372.

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Seekonk Human Services

Seekonk Human Services Staff Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15 Senior Secretary Ashley Cartwright, MBA ext. 12 Senior Secretary Kimberly Mallon ext. 10 Outreach Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA ext. 17 Senior Aide Sharon Bettencourt Executive Board Members

Beverly Della Grotta, Chairperson Irene Andrews, Vice Chairperson Anne Libby, Secretary Anita Gendron, Treasurer Christine Allen Guy Boulay Victoria Kinniburgh

*Center Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 4:30, Friday 8:30 – 12:30 Evening Appointments Upon Request 540 Arcade Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771

Daylight Saving Time begins! Don’t Forget To Turn Your Clock Spring Forward Sunday, March 12, 2017 Eating Well & Staying Healthy Wednesday, March 8 at 10 AM.

What should you have on your plate? Learn some great tips for eating well and we will make a healthy snack together! Take away some great recipes! Sponsored by Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River, MA. Lunch will be turkey chili for $3. Please sign up and pay in advance.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Wednesday, March 15 at 10 AM

Come join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a favorite traditional meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, coffee and dessert for $3. Sing some traditional Irish music with Seekonk’s very own Barney O’Mallon Karoke King. Please sign up and pay in advance for the lunch.

Triad: Burn Safety Awareness

Wednesday, March 22 at 10 AM

According to the National Safety Council, fire and burns in the elderly are the third leading cause of accidental deaths next

to falls and motor vehicle accidents. Join Seekonk’s Fire Captain Michael Bourque to learn common causes and safety tips to avoid burns. A limited number of free smoke detectors will be given to those who attend and have not previously received them. Beef Stew will be served for lunch for $3. Please sign up and pay in advance.

Nutritional Bingo

Wednesday, March 29 at 10 AM

John Quintas is back at it again from the Diabetes Association! He will be coming to Seekonk Human Services to do a Nutritional BINGO which is full of ideas on what foods to eat, what to avoid and how to become healthier. This presentation is not just for Diabetics but for anyone looking to have a healthier life! Lunch will be Shephard’s Pie for $3. Please sign up and pay in advance .

Hearing Clinic

Thurs, March 23 1:30 PM—3:00 PM

Chris Brissette from MASS Audiology will be at Seekonk Human Services to perform a hearing clinic. Appointments are approximately 10-15 minutes and are on a first come first serve basis. Please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to schedule your exam.

OH NO! Why was the program cancelled?

Sometimes wonderful programs are cancelled because we all tend to wait until the last minute to register. Please register early to avoid disappointment that the program you wanted was cancelled, perhaps unnecessarily.

Basic Beginner Sign Language Class

This is a signed English class. You will learn words, sentences and choruses. Class will start Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 10AM to 12PM. Please contact Nancy Smutek to sign up for class or if you have any questions, 508-336-9547.

Exploration Wednesdays

• March 16 - Aging in Place Lunch: Italian Wedding Soup • March 29 — TRIAD Lunch: TBD • April 5 — Benefits of Chocolate Lunch: Sandwiches, Chips & Dessert FREE • April 12 — Easter Party Lunch: Ham, Potatoes & Veggies for $3

Food For Thought

Thursday, March 9 at 11 AM

Tuesday, March 28

Registered Dietician, Meghan Tiernan from Evergreen will be facilitating the Food for Thought workshop on the second Thursday of the month. There will be a different topic each month to discuss.

Men’s Breakfast

Thurs, March 9 from 2 PM to 4 PM

Monthly Breakfast

MONTHLY BREAKFAST 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Menu and Prices Available at the Senior Center.

Tech Time

Thursday, March 9 at 8:30 AM Toti’s Restaurant

Students from MTTI in Seekonk will be coming to Seekonk Human Services on the second Thursday of the month from 2PM to 4PM to help individuals out with their electronics. Bring your laptop, tablet, or cell phone and learn what they all have to offer or clean out the hard drive of your computer.

Women’s Brunch

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be preparing taxes at Human Services on Thursdays from February 2 - April 13 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Appointments can be made by calling Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

All men are welcome to attend and no sign up is required. Bring a friend with you to enjoy a delicious breakfast. There is no set price for breakfast, order what you want, pay for what you order. Speaker: John Aubin, Planning Department.

Thursday, March 16 at 10:00 AM Percy’s Place, East Providence

All women are invited to attend, there is no sign up necessary. Bring a friend and enjoy good food and good conversation. All meals are dutch treat.

Important! Registration is Required for All Upcoming Programs

Most activities are free and all are open to the public. The only cost is lunch if you choose to have lunch. Some programs require minimum attendance. You will be called if a program is cancelled or postponed due to low enrollment.

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Circuit Breaker

What is the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit? The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is a state income tax credit for eligible Massachusetts residents age 65 or older who paid rent or real estate taxes during the tax year. The credit is for senior homeowners and renters who meet income limits and other eligibility requirements. Homeowners may claim the credit if they paid more than 10% of their total income for real estate taxes, including water charges. Renter can count 25% of their rent as real estate tax payments.

March 2017 The Reporter You must file a state income tax return to claim the Circuit Breaker Credit, whether or not you have to file other-wise. If your credit is greater than the amount of income taxes you owe, the state will give you a refund for the different. That maximum credit for tax year 2016 is $1070.

• Copy of birth certificate for all members under 18 • If a member is over 18 and in school, must provide proof of school schedule and must sign a no-income statement • If a student works they must provide 4 consecutive pay stubs

The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is for low and moderate income seniors whose real estate tax payments are greater than 10% of their income. Homeowners and renters can claim the credit. Income Guidelines: • $57,000 single • $71,000 head of household • $85,000 married filing jointly *Total income includes some types of non-taxable income, such as social security, retirement, pensions and annuities, cash public assistance, tax-exempt interest and dividends, and certain other income.

Mondays 10 AM— 10:50 AM

Am I eligible?

To Qualify:

• You or your spouse must be 65 or older by the end of the year. • If married, you must file jointly. • You must rent/own a home in MA that is your primary residence. • Your property’s assessed value can’t exceed $693,000. • If you’re a renter you can’t be getting federal/state rent subsidy and your landlord must pay property taxes.

Fuel Assistance

If you had fuel assistance last year, be on the lookout for your application. File the application as soon as you get it. 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.

Income Guidelines:

Maximum income for 1 person is $34,001, for 2 people is $44,463, for 3 people is $54,925, and for 4 people is $65,387. 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—1099 for 2015 • Interest Dividends—1099 for 2015 • Bonds—1099 for 2015 Homeowner’s must include: • Mortgage statement • Real estate tax bill • Insurance bill • Electric bill • Gas/Oil bill Renters Include: • Rent receipt • Electric bill • Gas/Oil bills • Food Stamps - copy of verification • List of all members in the household with ID and social security cards

Chair Yoga

It has been shown to help alleviate or reduce many health challenges. The many benefits of Yoga have even been said to slow down the physical ailments associated with the aging process. Health benefits have included improvements in sleep; strength/ arthritis; diabetes; hypertension; excess weight; mood/anxiety; depression; chronic pain as well as breathing.

Knitting Group

Mon 12:30 PM—2:30 PM

Knitting and crocheting are great activities year round. Even if you have never held knitting needles before, you can learn the basics and get started. Join us on any Mondays at 12:30 PM and learn why this ageless pastime is gaining in popularity. Crocheted and knitted items are donated to many different entities. Enjoy yourself while contributing to the Seekonk Community and more.

Silver Sneakers

Tues & Thurs 10 AM - 10:45 AM

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Resistance training and activities is achieved with the use of hand weights and tubing. A chair is used for seating and standing support.

Mahjong

Mondays at 1 PM

American Mahjong utilizes racks, jokers; “Hands and Rules” score cards and has several distinct game play mechanics.

Scrabble

Wednesdays at 1 PM

Come enjoy an afternoon playing scrabble and testing your word skills!

Cribbage

Thursdays at 1PM

Cribbage, or crib, is a card game traditionally for two players, but commonly played with three, four or more, that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points.

Bingo

Thursdays 1 PM - 3 PM

Come one come all and enjoy an afternoon of BINGO. Let’s see if you’re the next winner!

Advanced Floor Yoga

Fridays 9 AM - 9:50 AM

This class is a Vinyasa practice that is taught at a slower pace to help students find beneficial alignment and nourishment in each pose. This is truly a practice for all and will leave you feeling energized and centered.

Tai Chi

Fridays 10:15 AM – 11 AM

This ancient but effective form of exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety. It also helps increase flexibility and balance. Its benefits can help reduce back pain and pain from knee osteoarthritis and improve quality of life. We hope you’ll join us!

Outreach Information & Referral

We provide home visits and assistance for frail, homebound elders. Trained staff is available to consult with elders, family members and caregivers to give information on available services and discuss resources designed to improve quality of life. Our staff can answer your questions about community services and available resources.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic

Thur, March 23 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Community VNA will be performing our blood pressure clinic. This is a first come, first serve basis. Come on down and get your blood pressure checked. This is a perfect opportunity to get your blood pressure & glucose tested.

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YMCA*

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$3 fee per class for the following classes: • Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Mon, Wed, Fri at 9 AM • Aquaerobics Mon, Wed, Fri at 9:45 AM *Must be a Seekonk senior

Seekonk Senior Shopping Day

By GATRA (800) 483-2500 Tuesdays from 10:15AM to 11:30AM.

GATRA will go to WalMart, Stop & Shop and Pricerite in Seekonk. Please call GATRA to schedule your shopping day.

Free File of Life Folders

Free File of Life Folders are available at Human Services. They are designed to be kept on your refrigerator/wallet/car as an alert to emergency medical personnel of your medical information during an emergency. During those times of stress, it is difficult to remember medications and dosages. These files could save your life!

Free Medical Equipment

Our FREE Medical Loan Closet is available to Seekonk residents. We would like to thank our residents for their donations to our Medical Loan Closet. Please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 if you are in need of a medical loan.

Gatra Transportation Service 1-800-483-2500

Riding Dial-A-Ride is easy. To be considered for Dial-A-Ride service, customers must completed GATRA’s Statewide Access Pass and ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application form and/or a Senior Application. BEFORE CALLING, HAVE YOUR TRIP INFORMATION READY. Exact address and requested travel times are required. The day before your travel date, please call the office to check

your pick up times. We ask that you call the office between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, and between 9 AM and 6 PM on Saturday. Making a Reservation: Make your reservation Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Dial-A– Ride Service Area: The Seekonk Dial-A-Ride service takes riders to the following towns ONLY: • Rehoboth • Plainville (Thursday 10 AM to 2 PM ONLY) • Attleboro (Thursday 10 AM to 2 PM ONLY) • North Attleboro (Thursday 10 AM to 2 PM ONLY) • East Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 10 AM – 2 PM ONLY)

2017 Trips

A Day In Ogunquit Thursday, May 24

Departs: 9:15 AM Return: 7:30 PM Cost: $151 per person (Drivers Gratuity Included) Join us as we head to Ogunquit for lunch and show! We will start the day at Jonathan’s Restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious meal. Choose from either their Seafarer’s Cache, which includes a delightful sea-food mix baked in white wine & lemon, finished with breadcrumbs or a Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Coffee and dessert to follow! We are then off to the Ogunquit Playhouse for their performance of MA-MA MIA! This tale full of sun and fun unfolds on a Greek island paradise when, on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years before. A fun filled day in-deed - sign up today!

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Wednesday, June 21

Depart: 9:30 AM Return: 5:00 PM Cost: $97 per person (driver gratuity included) ALL ABOARD! Join Bloom Tours & Seekonk Human Services for a special Rail & Sail in Essex, Connecticut. Upon arrival, we will stop and board at the Essex Station where we will enjoy lunch on board a dining car while you take a scenic train excursion traveling by beautiful countryside as you pass by meadows and farms. The train travels along the Connecticut River to Deep River. Upon arrival at the Deep River Station, you will board the Riverboat for a relaxing ride along the Connecticut River. Admire the picturesque views that surround the river!! Book Today!! Meal Choice: Beef or Chicken.

Newport Playhouse Lobsterfest Tuesday, July 18

Depart: 10 AM Return 5:00 PM Cost: $62 per person (driver gratuity included) Baggage: Two difficult, single people, Phyllis and Bradley, both trying to heal from their respective disappointing relationships, get their luggage mixed up at the airport. After a very disagreeable first encounter, the two decide to help each other get over their heartaches by forcing a friendship that eventually leads to the two discovering that while they may be too difficult for everyone else in the world, they are perfect for each other. Enjoy the full buffet as well as lobster if you choose! *Please note: All trips leave from Seekonk Human Services unless otherwise noted. 50% deposit is required at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to the Town of Seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

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IN MEMORIAM Rehoboth

Bertha E. Hamel, age 93, of Carpenter St. Rehoboth, MA, died January 31, 2017 at home with her loving family by her side. Rita D. (Vincent) Hunter, 94, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Stephen Collier Smith, Sr., 65, of Westport, formerly Rehoboth, passed away at home on Saturday, February 4, 2017, following a yearlong battle with lung cancer. Barbara (Ingham) McLean, age 85, of Rehoboth, passed away on Feb. 22, 2017 at Morton Hospital.

Seekonk

Steven Andrew Burek, 64 from Seekonk, MA died unexpectedly on January 13, 2017. Henry J., Campatelli, Jr., 78, of Seekonk, MA, died peacefully on February 7, 2017. Lincoln Danielson of Seekonk, MA passed away early Thursday morning February 9th, 2017. Lillian R. (Adams) Bailey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Dr. George V Morris., 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 12th, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth H. Bridge, age 89, of Seekonk, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Barbara (Ingham) McLean

the police dept., Barbara had worked for Texas Instruments from 1949 to 1971. She enjoyed dancing and spending time with her family. Besides her loving husband Jim of over 63 years, she is survived by her son Scott McLean and his wife Ann; two granddaughters Lauren and Lissa, a brother George “Bud” Ingham of Rehoboth and was the sister of the late Wilma Smiley, and all the loving members of her large extended families the Morrells, Procopios, Inghams & Smileys. Funeral services were held privately with the Silva Funeral Home of Taunton. A memorial celebration will be held in her honor this Spring. Memorial gifts in Barbara’s memory made to; Community VNA Hospice 10 Emory Street, Attleboro MA 02703 would be deeply appreciated. For online expressions of sympathy or to sign an online guestbook, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com.

Anthony Sousa

Anthony Sousa, 74, of Rehoboth, MA passed away on February 21, 2017. He was the husband of Catherine Sousa and son to the late Manuel Sousa and Gertrude (Bridges) Sousa. Anthony was a wonderful man who was a supporter of St. Jude’s Children Hospital and the Heart Association. He loved and always had his two dachshunds, Mama and The Little One, by his side. He leaves behind one son Dale Sousa of Rehoboth and four daughters, Debra Acquaviva of Riverside, RI, Kerrie Sousa of

Anthony Sousa Providence, RI, Lesia Alfieri of Auburndale, FL, and Elisabeth Chomka of Cumberland, RI. He also leaves one brother Frank Sousa, and three sisters, Mary Camara, Joanne Knight, and Elizabeth Gilbert. Anthony had eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother Johnny Sousa. The funeral for Mr. Sousa will be Tuesday February 28, 2017 at 9:30 am from SmithMason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 11:00AM in St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, 103 Pine Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Calling hours will be Monday February 27, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Please visit smithmason.com for online condolences.

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Barbara (Ingham) McLean Barbara (Ingham) McLean, age 85 of Rehoboth, passed away on February 22, 2017 at Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Alan “Jim” McLean. Barbara was born in Dighton, a daughter of the late William and Bertha (Carpenter) Ingham. Mrs. McLean was the first woman police officer with the town of Rehoboth serving from 1971 to 1989. Prior to her service with

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Dining Guide Exploring a Culinary Classic: Endless Possibilities with Potatoes

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(Family Features) Delicious and nutritious, it’s no wonder potatoes are a menu staple for many. Everyone craves meal variety, and potatoes offer a perfect canvas to inspire new flavor exploration so you can enjoy something different every day. From russets, reds, yellows, whites and purples to petites, fingerlings and more, there are multiple varieties to keep dishes interesting. You might be used to preparing this kitchen staple mashed, baked or fried, but these inventive recipes show how easy it is to incorporate flavors and techniques to create new potato dishes for any meal of the day in 30 minutes or less. Find more meal ideas featuring a variety of potato preparations at PotatoGoodness. com/explore.

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• Place whole potatoes into microwave-safe, covered dish. • Microwave on high 3-4 minutes. • While potatoes are cooking, cut mini peppers into 1/4-inch slices. Spray nonstick pan with cooking spray and heat to medium. Add peppers and saute until they start to brown. Remove from pan and set aside. • Remove potatoes from microwave and with layer of paper towels covering each potato, smash on cutting board until 1 3/4-inch thick. • Spray saute pan with cooking spray, heat on high and add smashed potatoes. Cook 1-2 minutes until potatoes start to brown. • On plate, place potatoes and layer with sour cream or yogurt, if desired, peppers and cilantro. Dust with salt, chili powder and pepper, to taste. Serve warm. Nutritional information per serving: 50 calories; 350 mg sodium; 0.7% vitamin C; 1 g fiber; 1 g protein; 293 mg potassium.

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Engagement Brian Ferrara Engaged to Deborah Sanzone Jack & Sharon Ferrara of Seekonk are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Brian to Deborah Sanzone, daughter of Phil & Phyllis Sanzone of Rome, NY. Brian is a graduate of Seekonk High School, Northeastern University, and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is currently finishing his last year of a Medicine-Pediatrics residency program at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Deborah is a graduate of Smith College and received her Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree from Bridgewater State University. She is a high school Science teacher in Milford, MA. A July 2017 wedding is planned in Eagle Bay, NY.

Steven Ferrara Engaged to Kylee Augustino Deborah Sanzone and Brian Ferrara

Steven Ferrara and Kylee Augustino Jack & Sharon Ferrara of Seekonk are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Steven to Kylee Augustino, daughter of Dan & Gail Augustino of Shrewsbury, MA. Steven is a graduate of Seekonk High School and Northeastern University. He is a Construction Manager at First Potomac Realty in Columbia, MD. Kylee is a graduate of Shrewsbury High School, McGill University and received her Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. She is an Environmental Engineer for the Federal Government in Washington DC. The couple currently lives in Baltimore, MD and their wedding is planned for September 2017 in Georgetown, ME.

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Announcements Aimee N. LeComte Engaged to Christopher John Milone

Christopher John Milone and Aimee N. LeComte Mr. and Mrs. David LeComte of Rehoboth, Massachusetts are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Aimee N. LeComte to Christopher John Milone. After receiving her degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Curry College, Aimee went on to complete her Master’s in Special Education at Simmons College. She is presently a teacher at Holy Name Parish School in West Roxbury. Christopher Milone is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Milone of Cheshire, Connecticut. Also a graduate of Curry College, Chris entered the job market and is presently employed as a project manager at Granite Telecommunications in Quincy, Massachusetts. The wedding is planned for July, 2017.

Kaitlin Elizabeth Engaged to Zachery Holme

Kaitlin Elizabeth and Zachery Holme David and Cindy Mullen of Seekonk happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlin Elizabeth to Zachery Holme, son of Mark and Maria Holme also of Seekonk. Kaitlin is the grand daughter of Joseph and Charlene Mullen of Seekonk and the late Tom and Joan Walsh of Campus, Illinois. Zachery is the grandson of Tony and Carol DeCubellis of Pawtucket and Robert and Rachel Holme of Rehoboth. Kate and Zach’s wedding celebration will take place at Saint Romuald’s Chapel, Matunuck, RI on July 1, 2017.

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FOR RENT

I buy Old cars, Motorcycle, Bicycles, Scooter and other wheeled vehicle and parts. One piece or a collection. Thank you Joe in Rehoboth 508 558 5129.

2 rooms for rent in a 3 bedroom apartment. Very large double parlor, completely refurbished, utilities included $600 for each room, beautiful-must see, call Mark at 401-640-1061. (317)

WANTED: Barbie dolls, clothes, dollhouse wanted for needy family. Please donate. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

Dighton/Rehoboth line. Great commercial pad site on busy Rt.44 has town water and is near intersection. Could be the perfect place for your business in this up and coming area. ALSO: inside retail space available. Unique place for Doctors, lawyers, insurance co., massage therapy, etc. For info please call 774-218-1959.

WANTED: baby items- walker, jumper, baby seat, changing table. Please donate. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602. WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. I love you MEH. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565. Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks

HELP WANTED

FT or PT positons available. We need help with underwriting and marketing. Work local in the Bristol County. Make your own hours. Email Resume to Naa@lildarlinginc.com. Vino’s Family Cafe is hiring a part time dishwasher for night shifts, 5 PM - close. Must be motivated to work in a busy, fast paced environment. Come in and fill out an application- 503 Winthrop Street (rte 44). Help Wanted: Landscaper - full or part-time, good pay. Must be hard worker. Call for more info. 508-252-5822

FOR SALE

Wood stocker for Sale: Wood/coal stove 36"x27"x22", 1/4" double wall steel, fire brick lined, 8" flue pipe, forced air, pick up only $800 508-212-9491.

EVENT RENTALS

HALL FOR RENT: Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties, Weddings, Club/Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries, outside fields for activities and trap shooting. Call 401-433-0209 or Arthur 401-831-0561 for more information.

VACATION RENTALS

CUSTOM LOG CABIN: Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace; minutes away from skiing - Loon, Cannon, Bretton Woods etc; snowmobiling, sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen; weekly $650 and weekends $275, Call Joe at 401-433-4491.

CLASSES / LESSONS

PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208.

GENERAL SERVICES

High quality house cleaner. Reliable, honest, hardworking. 20 years experience. I can also help you with ironing and laundry. I take great pride in my work. References and free estimates. Please call Christine at 508-557-0257. Housecleaning. Fire your cleaning co. today! Why pay more, and get subpar service! They rush to get to the next house, always! If you want a perfectly clean home, for a great price, call Gil for details. 508-840-6611. BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House; We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

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Antiques/ Cash for Gold Americana Auction 21 Appliance Repairs Affordable Appliance Repair Co. 52 Art Supplies/Framing Gregory D. Dorrance, Co. 23 Attorney Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto 63 Attorney Donald E. MacManus, Attorney 71 Attorney Laurie P. Mullen 26 Attorney Law Office of Luke P. Travis 16 Auto Body East Bay Autobody 38 Auto Body Seekonk Auto Body 56 Auto Body Sousa’s Auto Body 14 Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. 65 Auto Repairs New England Tire 3 Auto Repairs Somerset Chrysler Jeep 9 Auto Repairs Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 21 Bank Coastway Community Bank 19 Beauty Products Isabel’s Avon & Gift Boutique 58 Bookeeping Service Hammond, Inc. 44 Bridal Shop Ana’s Bridal Boutique 91 Building Contractor A. M. Carpentry 46 Building Contractor Nerney Construction 23 Candidates Rehoboth Republican Committee 27 Candidate - Rehoboth Vote Jake Kramer 17 Carpet Cleaning M & S Carpet & Upholstery 62 Child Care Alphabet Tree Preschool 78 Child Care Teddy Bear Daycare Center 74 Child Care Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center 77 Chimney Services Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 49 Chiropractor Merolla Chiropractic 54 Church First Spiritualist Church of Brockton 36 Church Holy Cross Church 34 Cleaning Service Christine’s Cleaning 41 Cleaning Service Debbie’s Cleaning Service 44 Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles 44 Concrete Contractor American Form Corporation 41 Consignment Store Saks Consignment 13 Construction G CAP Construction 24 Counseling East Bay Family Counseling Center 7 Country Club Hillside Country Club 29 Credit Union Community & Teachers Credit Union 30 Dentist David C. Zaluski, D.D.S. 66 Dentist Dr. Wassouf D.D.S. 55 Dentist Eager Family Dentistry 96 Dentist Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC 60 Dentist Romani Orthodontics 78 Disposal Service Professional Duct Cleaning 96 Dog Grooming Groom & Style 42 Dog Services Canine Mastery, Inc 81 Driveways & Masonry DeJesus Driveways 67 Electrician ALKO Electric 43 Electrician Dorrance Electric 51 Electrician Greaves Electric 41 Electrician James Tavares Electric 52 Electrician Neal Bellavance Electric 25 Entertainment Arts in the Village 37 Excavating J. M. Turner Construction Co. 93 Excavating MJD Excavating, Inc. 59 Farm - Apparel Kave Rock Farm 61 Feed & Garden Store Bay State Pet & Garden Supply 10 Fence Installation Fence Tech 71 Fence-Sales/Serv. Foxx Fence 53