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Rehoboth to Vote on Proposition 2 ½ Override on July 17

Residents will vote in a special election on July 17 for an override of Proposition 2 ½ to fund the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional school budget. Residents at the May town meeting decided to put the question on the ballot. The question will read: “Shall the Town of Rehoboth be allowed to assess an additional $2,115,992 in real estate and property taxes for the purposes of funding the expenses of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Budget for Fiscal Year 2019?” The Finance Committee had recommended $15.8 million for the schools, but the school department had requested $19.5 million. Town meeting approved the $15.8 million for the school department and made the additional $2.1 million contingent on approval of a Proposition 2 ½ override. According to an article in the Sun Chronicle, Finance Committee Chairman Michael Deignan reports that the average homeowner can expect an increase of $455 in the annual tax bill. If the override fails, the school department will receive $15.8 million for its 2019 budget, but Superintendent Anthony Azar said that the district will have to cut its requested budget by more than $3.5 million. The district has already reportedly sent layoff notices to 56 staff members, including 27 tenured teachers and suspended athletics and other activities effective July 1. The layoff notices will be rescinded and sports and activities reinstated if the override passes. If the override fails, the school committee could also revise and resubmit the budget and then a joint town meeting of voters from both towns would be held. An informational session on the override election will be held during the board of selectmen’s regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 9 at 7 p.m. On July 17, all three precincts will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

D-R Held Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2018

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2018 on Friday, June 1. There were 197 students in the class. Speakers included Principal John F. Gould, valedictorian Megan Kelley, salutatorian Peyton Maccarone and class president Hannah Philip. In recognition of an international exchange student from Italy, Claudia Riva, the Italian flag was brought out next to the U.S. and Massachusetts flags and the Italian national anthem was played after the Pledge of Allegiance, according to a Sun Chronicle article.

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter Open House

On June 10th, Rehoboth Animal Advocates and Rob Johnson, Rehoboth’s Animal Control Officer jointly held an open house for Rehoboth’s animal shelter. For those of you who attended or volunteered to help out at the open house, we thank you for your generous support. For those who missed out, you missed a fun event with great food and entertainment.

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During quieter moments, the Super Heroes, posed for pictures taken by Melissa Root. Melissa was well prepared for the event with her printer and tent and took out time in her busy photographing schedule to help us out.

In addition to Rob Johnson, our host and Animal Control Officer, Theadora Ferrara ,Tony Medeiros, Melissa Root, we would also like to thank Rebecca Ferrara, who sponsored the face painting, Mike and Nancy Recupero, who sponsored the popcorn machine, Eleanor Menz and Scialo’s Bakery, Seekonk, who sponsored the pizza.

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Inside This Issue Business Directory......................93 Church News/Events................35 Classifieds...............................92 Club Announcements.................23 Dining Guide...............................90 Letters to the Editor.......................6 Library......................................61 My Two Cents............................24 Obituaries................................88 People....................................54 Rehoboth 375th Celebration.......36 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......85 Rehoboth

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Rehoboth Town News..................18 Scouts..................................50 Seekonk Human Services..........82 Seekonk Town News...................25 School......................................68

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Thank You from Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of Dighton-Rehoboth 2018 Golf Tournament

On behalf of the Committee for the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation Annual Golf Tournament that took place on Monday, June 18th, I would like to thank all that helped to make this golf tournament such a great success. A special Thank You to Joe Moniz from Crestwood Country Club and his staff, who made this event run smoothly. Thank you to all the golfers, tee sign sponsors, and individuals that donated for the raffle and for the auction. Once

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Remember: We hold this golf tournament on the Monday following Father’s day and it is already booked for next year, June 17, with a 1:00 P.M. Shotgun beginning. Keep this date available and we hope to see you next year.

Sincerely, Kathy Amaral Golf Co-Chairperson, CSF Of D-R P.O. Box 696, Rehoboth MA 02769

Thank You for Making Taste of Rehoboth a Great Success!

The Rehoboth 375 Anniversary Committee held the “Taste of Rehoboth” fundraiser on June 5 at Francis Farm in Rehoboth.

Thank you to the over 220 people who attended. Your attendance and participation in raffles and the silent auction helped to raise over $5,000 to support the Rehoboth 375 Parade to be held on October 7, 2018.

The evening was a success largely due to the participation of the 16 restaurants/vendors that supplied generous samplings of their culinary specialties. Thank you to: Confectionery Designs, M & D’s Country Kitchen, Scialo’s Bakery, Young’s Catering, Not Your Average Joes, Davenports, Rehoboth House of Pizza, China Gourmet, Hillside Golf & Country Club, Bettencourt Farms, Vino’s Family Cafe, Barrett’s Ale House, Toti’s Pizza, and Country Kitchen.

Thanks also to Bristol County Savings Bank for participating.

A special thank you to Francis Farm that not only cooked their wonderful food, but also donated their wonderful facilities. Additionally, over 30 businesses made donations for a silent auction and raffles.

A special thank you to Kim Fagundes who cooked five incredible historic dishes dating back to the 1700s that were enjoyed by all – the favorite being Lizzie Borden’s meatloaf recipe.

Thank you to the Taste of Rehoboth sub-committee that worked hard over a number of months to ensure the success of the evening: Debbie Breckenridge, Kim Fagundes, Sandy Phillips, Dave and Jennifer LeComte, and Sheila Kramer.

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Open Letter of Introduction from the Rehoboth Farmers’ Market Manager

I would like to take the time to introduce myself as the new Market Manager in Rehoboth. My name is Laura Dias Samsel, I recently moved back to town with my husband and two boys after living in the Boston Metro area for some time. One of the great aspects of communities in that area are they are rich with farmers’ markets. The sites, the sounds, the smells. Its just an amazingly enriching experience.

The ability to meet the folks that grew your food is not an opportunity many folks are afforded because of their location. The ability to see where you food comes from, and meet the folks that grew it is quite charming and grounding in what is a very fast-paced world. I volunteered for the position because It is a bit of an irony that Rehoboth does not have a farmers’ market, one that as an invested community member, I cannot stand by and endorse.

A strong farmers’ market is venue where the community can gather for a positive cause; in support of their local farmer. Many of us continue to live here because we love the smell cut hay, we can draw up the smell of sweet feed or tractor oil in our minds.

These smells are so familiar to us we almost take them for granted.

I can tell you they are fast fading in this developing world.

If you can identify with me then you also don’t want to lose that heritage and culture, and you are probably well aware that the disappearing family farm is an ever growing problem. There are many hidden farms in Rehoboth, even residents do not even know about them. My job moving forward is to promote these farms, and any that want to become involved in our market. Our major requirements for participants are that participant farmers grow 80% of what they sell at market, 100% off food has to be sourced from farms in MA or RI. In an effort to set strong roots the Rehoboth farmers’ market has set strict guidelines to ensure food traceability, and protections to ensure all farms that wish to join are given equal opportunities.

In addition to providing a way to access our local food chain, the farmers’ market seeks to provide a community space for cultural, political, and public health dialogue as well as personal enrichment. Think of a place where you can go to weekly to see your neighbor, interact with a large and important subset of our community, and shop for foods that nourish your body. Sound pretty great, right?

One of the great things about living in this community as opposed to surrounding, densely populated areas is that for the most part things slow down when you enter town.

The RFM seeks to be one of those cherished aspects of town that we all love and enjoy.

In closing, we hope to see you at market! Stay tuned on our FaceBook page and the Rehoboth Town website for special programming, menus, and produce lists.

We currently are operating without a budget this year, so we are getting creative for the 2018 season! If you are a farm that is interested in participating this year the fee has been waived, and we still have space left. Also, if you have a talent, or a program you think you might like to share with the community through the farmers’ market please reach out!

Lastly, if you are a member of the community that wants to see this thing take off as much as I do, for my family, and for the town, please, don’t wait to stop by.

Support your local farmers!

Laura Dias Samsel Rehoboth Farmers’ Market Manager

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State Representative Steven Howitt is Always There for Those in Need!

Several years ago, I was the Chairman of Trustees for Memorial Baptist Church. We were responsible for the maintenance and purchasing decisions for goods and services. Our custodian passed away and was living in a home which needed more work to repair than it was worth. our Church was paying thousands of dollars yearly in taxes and improvements for a decaying structure.

After much internal debate, the committee decided to tear this building down. We researched various demolition companies and choose the lowest bidder. I signed a contract with a Rhode Island firm and patiently waited for the house to be destroyed.

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You probably have figured out by now that I had failed to specify a completion date in the signed contract. This left things open ended and very messy. I trusted the man and he let me down.

NOBODY was willing to help our Church except Steven Howitt.

He promptly returned my calls and immediately went to work.

Twenty four hours after I contacted Steve requesting his assistance and intervention, our unrelaible contractor arrived and removed the building.

I learned several lessons from this fiasco. Most contractors are honest but many don’t have proper licenses. The contracts always favor them. They could take your money and run. A super low bid is a bad sign. You could pay dearly if the contractor is not properly insured. They make cut corners to save money and if a general contractor stiffs a subcontractor he may be able to file a lien against your property.

But the most important lesson was that Steven HOWITT IS ALWAYS THERE FOR THOSE IN NEED ! Being a modest guy he completely down played his crucial role in getting this problem solved. HOWITT WORKS !

I’m proud to call Steve my friend. He has written letters of recommendation for our children to attend college. He recently publicly recognized Susan Smith’s 38 years of community service to the local area. Many of you know her from the Food N Friends Soup Kitchen which operates every Friday Night at Memorial Baptist Church.

My parents always taught me to consider the source of anything you read or view in the media. Remember that next time some fool attacks the reputation of an honest and devoted public servant.

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At the end of this school year, three leaders in the Seekonk Public School system are stepping down. Superintendent Arlene Bosco, Finance Director Barbara Hamel, and Aitken Principal Nancy Gagliardi are all retiring. Each performed a different role within the school district, but each had one thing in common: they always did what they thought were in the best interests of the students of Seekonk.

Working in the school district for many years, each was instrumental in helping the district advance programs that will help children be more successful and be better able to make their way as adults in an ever more competitive world. Seekonk Public Schools were able to remain administratively lean because of their institutional knowledge and willingness to always do more than what was in the job description. On their way out

July 2018 The Reporter the door, they fought to add in the administrative positions that they knew would be necessary for the school department and its new administrators to succeed.

They often worked their regular days and then were at one school or another for school committee meetings, budget meetings, curriculum meetings, strategic plan meetings, etc. They were all three very dedicated to their work, and all three had to at times make difficult decisions. They always kept their focus, and a sense of humor, all while always doing their best to keep in mind what was best for the students of Seekonk.

As a school committee member for 3.5 years, it was my honor and privilege to work alongside them. They have all three left big shoes to fill. Mrs. Bosco has done a good job at finding incoming administrators who she believes will carry on the legacy of doing what is best for students, and she is to be commended for that.

I would also like to commend the current school committee for their incoming Superintendent election, Mr. Droley. I wish him and his incoming staff the best of luck in maintaining Seekonk’s high academic standards, while never losing sight of our children’s overall well-being.

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Why I am a “Progressive”

Being a Progressive is not being a part of a political party or a movement. Being a Progressive is an idea. An idea that demands fairness and equality for all.

The advancement of the human condition should be the goal of every Politician in office. Whether Democrat or Republican, the quality of life, social and economic mobility, and the overall character of humanity as a whole should be the “be all end all.”

Whether you identify as a Liberal or Conservative, a progressive voter seeks progress. Sounds simple, but unfortunately most politicians make it sound complicated. One can be socially progressive yet economically conservative. In the past you have had both Democrat and Republican candidates identity as a “Progressives” Simply put, progress is evolution. I believe there are four pillars that truly express these ideals: freedom, opportunity, responsibility and cooperation. These are essential for the progressive society and should be the aspiration of every individual regardless of party designation.

If it is the belief that our government exist to strengthen the individual, then we as progressives seek economic fulfillment for all people with a fair and decent wage.

Not special privileges but self-evident truths. A fair share for all that includes freedom of speech, religion, basic physical securities, privacy and the value of human independence.

The freedom from and the freedom to; progressives believe in the unalienable rights not only that we are all created equal, but the assurance, no matter your status in society, that each individual is afforded proper healthcare, education, and the opportunity to retire with economic freedom. These freedoms need to coexist within an open and transparent governance process so that the voice of the individual is heard and government continues to work for every individual.

An important element in being a progressive is active participation. Participation not only political but socially in our community. We have a personal responsibility to ourselves as well as a responsibility to the public. The common good includes the People’s involvement. Freedom without participation and cooperation causes a divided society that cannot work together.

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On July 1, we will start a 1/12 budget of fy18 (set by the commissioner of education) which is ~$3.6M less than the level funding of the fy19 budget. We are told that the towns will be assessed monthly at the same rate as fy 2018. Unfortunately, Rehoboth will be required to pay more per month in fy 2019 since they underfunded the budget by approximately $828,000. If the override passes on July 17, we will recind all notices immediately. If it does not, it is anticipated

July 2018 The Reporter that the School Committee will resend the budget to the towns until a tent meeting (Dighton and Rehoboth combined) is called.

This procedure will take time and would impact the start of the September school year. If the budget passes the tent meeting, then the Rehoboth municipality will be tasked with funding the $2.1M for their operations. There is no immediate answer or solution, other than supporting and voting for the override on July 17th and we are covering our contractual obligations to notify staff now. We will work diligently to rectify this unfortunate situation with the support of the Board of Selectmen, the Finance Committee and the School Committee.

We encourage all citizens of both Rehoboth and Dighton to attend the next school committee meeting at DRRHS beginning at 6:30 on Tuesday, June 12th, to hear a presentation of the budget impact to our schools and possibly the Town of Rehoboth. Please reach out to your elected officials to elicit their support for the override. The presentation will encompass the override impact to the budget, the 1/12th budget and the TENT meeting.

Please remember that we are all in this together.”

Please email me at aazar@drregional.org if you have any questions.

Supt. Anthony C. Azar, Ed.D.

Why We Need a 2 ½ Override

By, Dr. Anthony F. Arrigo I’m writing as a Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee member, a parent of two children in Palmer River Elementary School, and as a resident of Rehoboth.

The financial circumstances of our town and school budget are dismal, and we now find ourselves at a crossroads. We have been discussing this issue for years. Band-Aid fixes like dipping into free cash from the town and E&D funding from the school district, which have worked in the past to kick the can down the road, have finally run out. We now find ourselves in a situation where we need a Proposition 2 ½ override or risk cuts that will result in considerable layoffs and elimination of nearly all non-essential school programs, while at the same time decimating the morale of many people in our town.

Here, I will try to briefly answer three essential questions: how did we get here, what happens if we don’t pass the override, and why is an override good for all citizens of the town?

What about our taxes?

First, many people in town do not want their taxes to be increased. This is understandable. Tax rates continue to go up, and once they do, they rarely go back down. The town of Rehoboth, which is a heavily residential area with virtually no industry and no business tax base to speak of, is almost entirely reliant on residential property taxes to meet the service and educational needs of the townspeople. Consequently, raising property taxes is the only mechanism that the town can use to increase funding when revenues do not meet expenses.

According to the State of Massachusetts property tax database, Rehoboth at $11.97 per $1000 ranks 278th in the commonwealth in residential property tax rate, and 295th in commercial rate. To compare to our immediate neighbors, that’s 20% less than Dighton, 20% less than Attleboro, 13% less than Swansea, and 11% less than Seekonk. Although we like to complain about taxes, the fact is that we are one of the lowest taxed municipalities in the entire state, and significantly lower than our neighbors.

What about school district expenses?

Given our incredibly low tax rate, and a tax base largely reliant on residential property taxes, the 2 ½ percent per year increase is not keeping up with expenses. Bussing, special education and special education transportation, health care, salaries, retirement costs, insurance, and so forth, all cost the district millions of dollars per year, and go up much more than 2 ½ percent per year. Although the state reimburses the district a certain percentage of some of these expenses, it’s not nearly enough to make up for skyrocketing costs at the local level.

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How is the school district keeping costs down?

I’ll provide just two examples here, though there are more.

First, you may have noticed solar panels going up at the various school campuses. Through our performance contracting program, the panels cost the district zero dollars to install and will save the taxpayers millions of dollars in energy bills over the next thirty years.

The school committee also recently passed a 25% increase in preschool tuition, a 15% increase in sports fees, added new activity fees, and have seen a 93% increase in School Choice student fees. Through retirements, attrition, and unfortunately some layoffs, the district has also reduced staffing by 14 full-time positions and 16 teacher aid positions across the district in the last two years.

In addition to our attempts to save money and raise revenues, our cost-per-pupil expenditures – essentially how much we pay

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What will happen if we don’t pass the override?

The district office has put out a detailed summary of what will happen, but suffice to say it will be catastrophic for our schools and town. Contractually required layoff notices have already been sent out, and teachers – our most important asset – have already started to leave the district as a result of our tenuous situation.

The district office foresees about 80 positions eliminated, with roughly 30 of them being teachers. Also laid off will be custodians, secretaries, para-professionals, and 30% of the district office administrators. All non-essential school-funded and extra-curricular activities will be in jeopardy of elimination including all sports, afterschool groups, bands, and so forth. All field trips and any activity involving non-essential bussing will likely be eliminated.

Why is a failed override bad for townspeople in general, even those who don’t have kids or are retired?

I’ll answer this with a story. When my wife and I were looking to move from our small home and yard on the East Side of Provi-

dence, the very first thing we researched, before we even began the process of looking at actual houses, were the areas with the best reputation for their schools. We now have two kids in Palmer River Elementary School, chickens, bees, cats, a big yard for our kids to play in, and our family couldn’t be happier.

For most people, this scenario is the bedrock of their retirement plan: assume that someone will want to move to the area and purchase your home for significantly more money than what you originally purchased it for. Empirical research shows that the success of this strategy is largely tied to the quality of your local school district.

One research study published in American Law and Economics Review, found that school test scores “are significantly related to property values” with a 10% point difference in value for similar homes in differently performing districts. Another study showed that an “A” report card for a school district resulted in a nearly $10,000 premium in home price over a similar home in a “B” rated school community, and that homes in districts receiving a “B” actually decreased in value. There are numerous other studies that come to the same conclusion: a major factor driving your property value lies in the quality of your school district.

Community investment in schools also reaps tangible economic and social benefits. Lower crime rates, lower unemployment, less reliance on social services, less reliance on welfare, lower drug and alcohol abuse, higher home resale values, and increased civic participation are all proven outcomes of first-rate public education.

Investment in our schools is an investment in our kids, and an investment in our kids is an investment in our community. It’s up to us to make that happen. I encourage you to vote Yes on the 2 ½ override on July 17th.

Feel free to contact me at aarrigo@drregional.org.

Please Vote YES on July 17th and Support the Proposition 2 ½ Override

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Although the onus for this override has been laid at the feet of our school district, the fact is the district has been warning our town for several years that unless the Board of Selectman, through the Finance Committee, exercised better foresight and adjusted our tax levy in a more timely and manageable manner, sooner or later, our entire municipal budget would reach a crisis.

The crisis is here.

The Rehoboth portion of the school district operating assessment is $1,283,386 higher than last year’s request.

The amount being requested on the override ballot question is $2,115,992.

Why, you may be wondering, is the ballot amount higher than what the school district requested?

Because the Finance Committee is tacking on a $922,000 municipal shortfall unrelated to the school district budget.

So, my friends, the crisis must be borne by both the Town and District. Which is as it should be. One cannot, and should not, be separated from the other. We are all in this together. Not families with school children versus retirees on fixed incomes. One Town.

Rehoboth. The birthplace of public education in North America. Vote Yes on July 17th.

Sincerely, Melissa Enos & Insured DRRSD School Committee Member and Fellow Struggling Taxpayer

July 2018 The Reporter

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Support the Town of Rehoboth A Unique Perspective

I support our town. I support our schools. I support our override.

Over the course of the last few years, in general, and the past couple weeks, in particular, I have heard from family and friends regarding the Town of Rehoboth and Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District’s financial situations and the upcoming override vote. I have overheard and participated in conversations with other fellow citizens. Although I do not use social media personally, I have (unfortunately) witnessed a few of the posts. I have contributed to our committees and attended financial summit and town meetings. I consider myself a well-informed member of our community.

I generalize that, among the many perspectives, it seems to me there are two “sides” that have developed here in town: (a) those who do not wish to participate financially towards the betterment of our community and who may view the DRRSD as a burden rather than an investment and (b) those who may near-blindly support DRRSD funding, may view any DRRSD budgetary analysis or fiscal responsibility discussions/actions as an attack on our students’ well-being and educational system’s future health, and may question or fictionalize the finance committee’s “motive”.

While we must welcome the opinion of all parties, it is important that we develop our own beliefs intelligently, with respect for others, and be mindful of the multi-dimensional nature of this sensitive topic. In the end, we will all have the opportunity to participate in a purely democratic process and vote for what we feel is best.

However, I strongly encourage you to first stop, think, and be sure to clearly define “best” for yourself, because it need not be solely one side or the other.

If you view your home or property as a financial asset (rather than just a living expense), you will likely find that the several hundred dollars in additional taxation per year should yield a greater long term result and prevent the financial downside of otherwise not approving the override and crippling our educational system.

Given that real estate demand, and therefore value, in a community is influenced so heavily by the success of its school system, I encourage that we continue that success. If you still choose your decision shortsightedly with your wallet here and now, make it with hostility towards the DRRSD and their budget, or do not believe (or care) that a failed override would have a catastrophic effect on the DRRSD’s educational performance, then act while fully acknowledging the likely financial gains on which you are turning your back. Personally, I would rather not miss this unique investment opportunity.

Next, I also firmly believe there is room for improvement regarding the financial management of the DRRSD. Furthermore, I trust the school committee is dedicated to the future success of the district, but also expect that they fulfill their entrusted responsibility to Rehoboth and its citizens who voted them into office, while keeping in mind that responsibility is two-headed – both educational AND financial. Therefore, although I feel there is cause for reasonable concern regarding the size of the continued DRRSD budget increases, it should by no means result in animosity or the desire by our townspeople to handcuff the district’s ability to continue striving for success. I believe that transparency and budgetary restraint, with public oversight, will be key as we continue forward – especially with a passed override. In short, we should seek improvement, but not obstruct progress in the event of displeasure or frustration.

Now, allow me to disclose my rather unique position. My wife is a full-time educator employed by DRRSD. And my two young children are thriving students in the district. And I am the vice chairman of the town’s finance committee. AND. Therefore, although my perspective shared here does not reflect that of the finance committee, I was a participant in the

finance committee’s recommendation for the town to reduce its “above net minimum contribution” to the DRRSD. Tough call?

Absolutely. At the beginning of the finance committee’s budget meeting, we heard from DRRSD administration and learned their strategy to obtain the necessary funding to support the district’s large FY 2019 assessment increase was an operational override.

Upon contemplation, my perspective was that, more than any other single group in the town’s voting populous, the DRRSD and reach of its dedicated audience actually has the ability to successfully execute that mission. Furthermore, the finance committee simply had no revenue source that could even come close to supporting the large assessment increase put forth by the DRRSD. In a perfect world, the town’s revenue sources would exceed all departmental requests and the finance committee’s annual budget meeting would last only a few moments. However, alas, there we were. Therefore, I felt by voting as I did, that town departments would be well funded for next year (for the first time in many) AND I was optimistic about the DRRSD override plan.

As we know, the town, in totality, has been living beyond its means for years. The finance committee has provided warning, but has nonetheless “found a way” in each recent year to satisfy the masses by aggressively estimating revenue sources while recommending decreased town department budgets and the use of free cash in order to fund the significant increases sought by the DRRSD. Therefore, this upcoming year’s situation was inevitable; we reached the point where the pool of revenue estimate increases and available free cash have run dry.

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So, the DRRSD is now proactively laying off long-term district employees – our fellow citizens and friends – to be prepared in case the override fails. Morale is decreasing and animosity mounts.

Neighbors are taking sides. Social media trolls spew hostility and misinformation. Heels are digging in. And for what?

Our community is growing for a reason, folks – people WANT to live here over other surrounding towns! We should all take pride in that achievement. However, with such success, we also share the great responsibility to continue thriving. With a set tax levy limit that will otherwise grow by only 2 ½ percent each year, the town cannot support its own growing needs. An increase in property values as a whole (like what we are witnessing due to new housing developments and increased demand) does NOT increase the tax levy – the town’s primary funding source. Therefore, we have the same slowly increasing tax levy with the burden of rapidly growing service demands – on public safety, highway, schools, town hall, and every other department that exists solely to serve the needs of us and our fellow citizens. To further my point: contemplate for a moment if your household income grew by only 2.5% per year, less than the annual rate of inflation since 1982 (when Proposition 2 ½ went into effect), while the number of people living under your roof grew significantly during the same period… then offset that figure with your current cost of living and consider the result.

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Next, although, again, I do not speak on behalf of the finance committee, I have no reason to believe its members are wholly “gunning” for the DRRSD. We are a small group of volunteers who the selectmen appoint and task with the responsibility of presenting a recommended balanced budget at town meeting, from known funding sources, and who donate their personal time and individual skillsets to advise with financial decisions of the town. So, although the recommendation to reduce the DRRSD’s “above net minimum contribution” for next year was, by far, the most challenging for me since I began serving, the committee has fully performed the known, limited scope of its job.

However, as voting citizens, we collectively have the ability to accomplish FAR MORE than make recommendations against an already-established set of constrained revenue sources. We have the capacity to actually affect change through democratic process.

To build a community that raises the next generations of leaders.

To improve asset appreciation by creating real estate demand. To welcome new citizens (ahem, taxpayers) and their families to our community.

Think beyond the “sides”. Think beyond the misconceptions.

Think beyond your own wallet. Think beyond here and now. THINK. Then, on July 17th, take action and vote. When you do, please do not send just one member of your household because it will not be enough… ALL who are eligible must participate. We all lead busy lives but, given the town’s small size, keep in mind that the numbers will matter and every vote will be important. So please think, and then vote for what you define as BEST -- for yourself AND for the town we all call home.

Support our town. Support our schools. Support our override.

Douglas C. Furtado - Husband of a full-time educator in the DRRSD - Father of two students enrolled in the DRRSD - Vice Chairman of the Town of Rehoboth Finance Committee n.b. Thanks so much for taking the time to read. Persuasion aside, I wanted to share a perspective deeply rooted in both “schools of thought”. Don’t agree with me? I’m cool with it and wish you the best. But, there’s no need to disrespectfully attack me on social media… I won’t see it or respond anyway. Comments? Please send them to dcfurtado at comcast dot net. Be well, Rehoboth.

July 17 Vote

About sixty years ago, Dorothy Beckwith invited the first woman judge in Massachusetts to speak at the graduation ceremony for ninth graders as they left Anawan School for the great unknown.

The judge began by saying that when she got the invitation, she had never heard of Rehoboth, didn’t know anything about it, wasn’t even sure where it was. So she had had to do some research. (She probably didn’t google it.) She had learned that it purported to be the birthplace of public education in the United States and that it was predominantly a farming community with little to no industry.

She had also learned that it had one of the highest rates of per student spending in the state. She went on to congratulate the farmers and other residents of the town for realizing the importance of education and for supporting their schools and their youngest citizens. I was there and, now, well into my seventies, it remains one of my most vivid memories.

Moving forward in time, I was a first year teacher at Palmer River School. I could have gone to positions in other school systems, but the words of that judge stuck in my mind. That was the kind of community I wanted to be a part of. My starting pay was $ 5,100 per year, gross. At midyear, the school committee announced an across the board one hundred dollar a year raise for all its teachers, “in appreciation for all you do for our children.” That phrase, that commitment from my community never left my mind. I worked at PRES for thirty-four years trying to be worthy of that one hundred dollars.

July 2018 The Reporter Now we are in 2018. I am retired, on a fixed income. If the legislature votes it in, I and other retirees in the Massachusetts system will receive up to a $ 390 increase in our pensions. I do not receive my medical insurance from the town. As a former teacher, I do not qualify for Social Security. Rather, my husband, also in his midseventies, works part time to pay for our insurance. We no longer have children or grandchildren in this community or its schools.

And yet, I will vote for that override in July.

For too long we have avoided our responsibilities. We have allowed our facilities to deteriorate to the point of embarrassment and endangerment. As a carpenter’s daughter, I can state this without a doubt. We are allowing rumor and innuendo to take hold and frighten our citizens from students to seniors. There are those who would have us believe that fiscal irresponsibility of the school committee and administration is the cause of the current problem. This ignores the fact that state and federal governments, not our school department, often dictate where, when, and how the school monies are to be spent without providing funds to meet their demands.

This ignores the fact that costs of fuel, insurance, transportation are going up for everyone including our local government and schools and we have not been willing to share the blame or responsibility.

This ignores the fact that the monies raised by the override goes to other Rehoboth departments, not just to the school department.

No one wants to see an increase in their tax bill. We have avoided big increases for quite some time. But now we are being asked to pass an override and increase our spending because we have ignored the problem for too long. The very real threat to staff, many our fellow town residents, with job loss is a long way from saying thank you for all you do for our children. The understanding that we have a responsibility to our schools and our children and thus to ourselves has somehow disappeared. This is not a Save our Schools matter. It is a Save our Town matter. I am concerned and sorrowed that I have lived so long that I have witnessed the loss of community in my hometown.

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Rehoboth’s vote on July 17th is to approve a 2 1/2 override ($2,115,992) that will increase Rehoboth’s tax base by approximately 10%. If approved, it will support the proposed increased FY19 Regional School budget. It is not money we already have but it authorizes PRESSURE WASHING - SOFT WASHING the town to increase our yearly taxes moving forward forever.

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Rehoboth’s share for funding the School District budget (after various reimbursements) is 64.26% and Dighton’s share is 35.74%.

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Reasons For Prop 2 ½ Override Vote Explained Simply

Conversations with DR and Rehoboth Officials to Clarify the Issues at Stake in the July 17th Vote

By Cassandra Yany The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District is looking to administration said that their top priority is student achievement and pass a Proposition 2 ½ override in order to fully fund their requested academics. If the override fails, they will first determine what the budget for fiscal year 2019. The vote will take place for Rehoboth classrooms will look like and if there are any funds available, they residents on July 17. will decide if they will still be able to provide these opportunities The school district requested a budget of $17,549,860 for to the students. fiscal year 2019. According to Financial Committee Chairman “What we’re saying to the town of Rehoboth is we control our Michael Deignan, this is an 8% increase over last year’s budget. own destiny on July 17 if we vote yes,” said Dr. Azar. “If we vote The increase would go towards services such as an increase in no, we’re destined to lose in the end.” personnel due to higher enrollment, increase in special education, If the override passes, there will be no impact on the town and transportation. This number was approved contingent upon budget. However, there is no telling what the impact will be if the an override at the Annual Town Meeting that was held on May 15. override vote fails. The budget would then go back to the school As of right now, the school district will receive $15,842,799 for committee and they will have 45 days to revisit the budget and next year’s budget. If the override passes, the district will receive an resubmit it to the town. After that, there are a multitude of scenarios additional $2,115,992 from the town of Rehoboth. In order to fund that could take place. If there is no budget in place by December, this $2.1 million, there would have to be an increase in property the commissioner will come in and set the budget. taxes. The average tax payer’s bill is estimated to go up about 9% “Really, what it boils down to is if you vote yes, you can expect for fiscal year 2019, should the override pass. This means that a your taxes to go up next year,” said Deignan. “If you vote no, we typical single-family home in Rehoboth can expect taxes to go up really don’t know what’s gonna happen cause it really depends on an additional $455. what the regional school committee does. Theoretically, there could A positive Proposition 2 ½ override vote would increase the be an impact to the town and that impact could be anything from property taxes by more than 2.5% this year and revert to the annual us needing to cut some services, to laying off entire departments, 2 ½% increase in the following years. If the override vote passes, to laying off a significant portion of the town staff.” the district will have the money it needs each year so there would Deignan encourages voters to attend the Board of Selectmen’s not be a need for an override in future years. meeting that will take place at 7:00 on July 9 at the Council on Aging Dighton-Rehoboth Superintendent Dr. Anthony Azar said that building. At the meeting, there will be a 15-20 minute presentation the town and the district have worked together in past years to balon property taxes and how a property tax bill is computed, so that ance the budget together. This year, the district reduced the budget voters understand how the override will impact them. from $19 million to $17 million, but the town did not increase their Dr. Azar said that the district needs the override because it can offer to meet the district’s amount. The district could not reduce no longer operate properly on a balanced budget with the town. the budget any more to meet the $15.8 million.

“We want to make sure that the voters understand that we, we Business Administrator Catherine Antonellis said that the meaning the town and the school district, have both tried over the amount of money that the district is set to receive from the town is last two years to try to meet a balanced budget, and we just canless than what it received last year. “If you take a look at the actual not continue to do that because if we do, neither the school or the town meeting and you look at what the FinCom recommendation municipality will survive.” to finance the school, if you note, it’s less money than what it was funded for a year ago. So this current FY19 is funded in the annual town meeting lower than FY18 was actually approved for.”

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Since Dighton-Rehoboth is a regional district, the budget must stay proportionate on both sides of the district based on a state mandated formula and the enrollment of children from each town.

If the override fails, the school district will have to reduce its budget by $3.6 million. This includes the $2.1 million from the failed override along with the proportionate $1.5 million from Dighton.

“This type of budget will start to peel all of [our] work away because then class sizes will increase and [these resources] won’t be there for kids and there won’t be professional development,” said Assistant Superintendent Kerri Anne Quinlan-Zhou. “All of these layers will start to just disintegrate. That’s what we’re concerned When: Saturday, August 25 about. It’s really hard to build it up, it’s really easy to tear it down and then it takes years to come back.”

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Rehoboth Town News From The Clerk

Laura Schwall Town Clerk

Hello All ~ Happy July. I can’t believe we are more than half way through 2018. I also can’t believe five full years have passed since I became your Town Clerk. I have to say . . . time sure does fly when you are having fun!!! I am definitely having fun and absolutely love being your Town Clerk. Thank you for another exciting, interesting, challenging, and informative year!

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Upcoming July 17, 2018 Special Town Proposition 2½ Override Election

A Proposition 2 ½ Override Election, for the Town of Rehoboth, will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 with the polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All three precincts will be open Precinct I, Town Office - 148 Peck Street, Precinct II the Gladys L. Hurrell, Rehoboth Senior Center at 55 Bay State Road, and Precinct III South Fire Station – 104 Pleasant Street.

If unavailable to vote on Tuesday, July 17th, please request an absentee ballot and let your voice be heard. Applications for absentee ballots continue to be available and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office. A written – signed request is required to obtain a ballot. Absentee ballot applications can be obtained online at: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee/EnglishAbsentee-Ballot-Application.pdf Absentee Ballot Applications are also available at the Blanding Library, Post Office, and Senior Center in addition to Town Hall. If you decide to come to Town Hall to complete your absentee ballot application, you may also vote and seal your ballot in an envelope to be opened and processed on July 17th. Town Clerk’s Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The deadline to file an absentee ballot application is Monday, July 16th @ 12:00 Noon. All completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office by 8:00 p.m. on July 17, 2018 in order to be processed in the Proposition 2½ override election.

For those who will be able to vote on Tuesday, July 17th, all three Precincts will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are not sure if you are registered to vote or what precinct you vote in, look up your voter status on the Secretary of State’s website at: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx Simply enter your first and last name, your date of birth, and zip code. Check the “I understand” box and then click on “search”.

Your voter information will be displayed. You will see whether your voter registration is active, note your party affiliation, and confirm your voting precinct. You can even get directions to that precinct with the click of a button. Also provided is a list of elected officials and additional election resources. If your registration indicates your voter status as inactive, please contact the Clerk’s office prior to the July 17th election so we can alleviate any potential problems on the 17th. Last day to register to vote in this election is/was, Wednesday, June 27, 2018; the Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on June 27th for last minute registrations.

Also, the Selectmen, in conjunction with the Finance Committee, will be holding an informational session on the tax implications of the 7-17-2018 - 2½ Override Election on Monday, July 9, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m. during their regularly scheduled Selectmen’s meeting at the Senior Center.

Reminder About: Municipal Ballot Question Committees

A ballot question committee is defined as “a political committee which receives or expends money or other things of value for the purpose of favoring or opposing the adoption or rejection of a specific question or questions submitted to the voters including, without limitation, a charter change, an initiative or referendum question or a constitutional amendment.” (MA-OCPF) Reminder: “If a ballot question appears on a municipal ballot, a committee favoring or opposing such a question must register its committee and file reports with the city or town clerk or election commission in that municipality prior to raising any money”.

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Calling All Interested Election Workers

Would you like to be an Election Worker?

For those interested, I have placed my election worker training PowerPoint and handout materials on the Town Clerk’s page of the town website if you would like to review.

Go to: https://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/ town-clerk/pages/election-worker-trainingresources and if, after reviewing the materials you would like to become an election worker, please fill out a talent bank form and become a part of our wonderful team.

Non-Respondents to Annual Town Census

If you have not responded to the census, your voter status will change to inactive unless you return the signed confirmation card stating that you still live in the Town of Rehoboth. Individuals that are on the Inactive List (those who do not return our acknowledgement card or who have not answered our annual town census) will need to provide proof of continuous residency before being allowed to vote in any federal, state, or town election and/or town meeting. We still have 173 households that have not responded to our 2018 town census. Non-Respondent Households in Precinct I = 49, Precinct II = 67 and Precinct III = 57.

State Primary and Election. Other topics discussed were Early Voting, Inactive Voters, Absentee Voting and Provisional Ballots. Planning & Zoning Workshop– Presented by Brian A. Currie, AICP, Retired Falmouth Town Planner, Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Instructor. This class covered the Zoning Act, Chapter 40A, Municipal Planning & Subdivision Control Laws, Filing of Special Permits and Variances, Site Review Plans, Adopting and Amending Zoning Bylaws and what the role of the Clerk is in regards to filing in our office. Through the Lens of the Municipal Archivist – Presented by Daniel McCormack, CA, Archivist for the Town of Burlington. In this class we focused on the business side of archives and proper records management in a municipality. We were also lead through the process of adapting the retention schedules for individual town’s use. We learned that different perspectives on the idea of “enduring value” forces departments to adjust and adapt the schedules to serve different legal, fiscal, and administrative needs. All classes were very informative and helpful. I look forward to implementing what I have learned to increase the proficiency of our office. continued on next page...

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The classes I took were: Potpourri on Elections, Amending Town Charters & Vital Records – Presenters were Michelle Tassinari, Director/Legal Counsel Elections Division, Secretary of State Office; Lauren Goldberg, Member & Managing Attorney – KP Law; Alex Foreman, Director of Vital Records Registration and Amendments Unit.

Michelle reviewed UOCOVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) voting process and provided new updates.

Lauren reviewed the process of adopting and amending charters under the Home Rule Petition Process (special legislation) and the Home Rule Procedures Act and for requesting special legislation. Alex reviewed how to process online Death Amendments, Out of Commonwealth Births and Home Births. 2018 Primary & State Election Preparation – Presented by presented by Michelle Tassinari, Director/Legal Counsel, and Elections Division-Secretary of State’s Office. Michelle discussed the preparation and administration for the upcoming 2018

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Dog Licenses

All dog licenses were due and payable by April 1st. A $15.00 late fee was assessed for any licenses that were not renewed by June 1st. We still have 157 dogs that are unlicensed for this year.

A non-criminal citation with an additional charge of $25.00 will be issued for any dogs that are not licensed by July 15th, so please, come in and license your dogs to avoid any further late charges.

If your dog has a valid rabies vaccine, you may also register your dog online at https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs 24/7.

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We received the first shipment of the Annual Street Listings based on the 2018 Census data we gathered this year. If you would like a copy, there is a $15.00 charge. You may purchase at town hall or online at https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs and click on Street Listings.

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2017 Annual Reports

The printed 2017 Annual Reports should be arriving at Town Hall shortly. If you would like to view electronically, the annual report is available on the Town’s website @ https://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/sites/rehobothma/files/uploads/2017_annual_report_document-final-4.pdf .

I will alert via Town website along with e-mails to those who enrolled in the Town’s e-mail subscribers when the 2017 Annual Reports have arrived. To register for e-mail notifications, please go to: https://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/subscribe and subscribe ~ Thank you.

Business Certificates

Business owners are reminded that the application fee for a business certificate and/or business certificate renewal is $50.00 and that your certificate is valid for four years. New business owners must first go to Building Inspector/Zoning Officer, to complete a sign off sheet and then to the Town Clerk’s Office as your final step to be issued a Business Certificate. Information and forms are on the Town Clerk’s website: http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/town-clerk/pages/businesscertificates

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What an amazing facility we have here in Rehoboth!!! If you have never visited Camp Ramsbottom, please consider stopping by for a quick tour of the facility. Thanks to the generosity of Edward “Ned” Barlow and the Friends and Benefactors of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket and Camp Ramsbottom, the beautiful Aqcuatic Center was opened after the ribbon cutting ceremony. Below please find a photo of the Barlow family and James Hoyt, Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket’s WINDOWS | DOORS | KITCHENS | STAIRS | MOULDINGS | CUSTOM MILLWORK CEO after the unveiling of the new Aquatic Center sign.

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Thank you to all who have reached out to share your thoughts and good wishes regarding my recent visit to the State House, where I received the 2018 Unsung Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Status of Women for public leadership and volunteerism. It was wonderful to share the afternoon with my fellow award recipients and I thank State Representative Steve Howitt for his nomination. I am truly honored and humbled with this award, and look forward to many more years of service and volunteering in this great community.

In closing, Lynn and I wish you all a wonderful 4th of July and a happy, healthy, safe, and memorable summer! I look forward to chatting with you again in August.

Sincerely, Laura & Lynn

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Rehoboth Ramblings

by Leslie Patterson

The Green Leaves of Summer Isn’t summer beautiful around here? Even when it gets really hot, it’s still so green out there, and the ocean beckons from not too far away. The soft light lingers long into the evening. With all those ripe berries and fruits available, there’s lots of nature’s bounty to tide us over until corn and tomato season in a few weeks.

Dessert this time of year can be just vanilla ice cream with blueberries and strawberries (red, white and blue for the Fourth of July).

If ever there was a food that is perfect just as it is, it is just-picked ripe strawberries. You could add a little cream or ice cream, but sugar isn’t necessary, nor is some elaborate pie crust, in my view.

The brief window of opportunity for ripe local strawberries symbolizes what is most poignant about summer -- it is so fleeting. In the words of an old folk song, first they appear and then they’re gone. You could say the same about most flowers that bloom from spring into summer. The daffodils were a couple weeks late, then the lilacs seemed to last about 20 minutes before turning brown.

The rhododendrons were especially beautiful this year but now the showy and colorful blossoms are nothing but shriveled brown leaves on non-descript bushes.

I understand that the Japanese cult of the cherry blossom in the spring is based on the idea of appreciating how fleeting the beauties of nature are, causing a feeling of sweet sadness. I’m afraid my complaining “why doesn’t winter snow disappear as quickly as spring blossoms?” is not in the right spirit of the thing. You’re supposed to appreciate the beauty of the moment, not become irate that it will be gone all too soon.

Summer is a feast for all the senses. We enjoy the feel of a gentle summer breeze, the warmth of the sun, and the sound of leaves rustling in the trees, not to mention the sound of the surf at the shore. In our backyards and woods, bird calls fill the air. True, a lot of that is just birds marking their territory, but their arguments are certainly more melodious than human confrontations.

We rest our eyes on the beautiful greenery everywhere, such a relief after so many months of bleak and bare New England landscapes. And thank heavens the gypsy moth caterpillars aren’t so bad this year. July is the peak time for watching fireflies twinkling in the twilight, bringing back happy memories of summer evenings long ago, though we called them lightning bugs back then.

I’m not much of a gardener, but I enjoy growing some herbs in pots on the patio each summer. I call it a modified “Scarborough Fair” mix – parsley, mint, rosemary and thyme (and basil). The scent of flowers is another summer blessing. I can’t get enough of the beach rose (rosa rugosa) and am constantly leaning over bushes to sniff them when I get the chance. Beach rose, honeysuckle, gardenia – there is no manufactured perfume that comes close to these gorgeous scents from Mother Nature.

The only thing wrong with July, besides the occasional heatwave, is the constant noise from neighborhood firecrackers that goes on for weeks. It’s irritating to put up with these midnight explosions and very disruptive for pets, poor things. But some thoughtless people in every community seem not to care in the least about disturbing the peace. This has nothing to do with patriotism so much as the deep-seated desire to blow things up.

I’m not a New England native, but I believe that having lived here for four decades counts for something. Rehoboth is a great place to live in the summer. At the turn of the 20th century, people came out here from nearby cities to get a break and enjoy summer in the country. Now of course, you can get from here to there in 20 minutes or so and many people have air-conditioning anyway, but Rehoboth is a still a beautiful place to enjoy the summer.

The town has a lot more people, houses, and certainly cars now than when we moved here. We dog-walkers are especially aware of this, constantly yanking our pups out of harm’s way as cars zoom by. We kind of miss the days when Pond Street was an unpaved road with few houses on it and find that Summer Street is getting to be more like Rt.118 with its constant traffic. But time marches on; traffic everywhere has become worse and driving more stressful over the decades. Rehoboth has withstood the test of time better than a lot of towns. It’s a nice place to call home.

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Have a Plan for Hurricane Season

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1. Based on FEMA’s 2016 National Household Survey, more than half of families living where hurricanes occur have a plan to stay in contact. Make sure you create a family emergency communication plan before the next storm.

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Share – Make sure everyone carries a copy. If you complete your plan online at ready.gov/make-a-plan, you can print it as a wallet-sized card. Also, post a copy in a central location in your home, such as your refrigerator or family bulletin board.

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Rebecca Smith is always happy to talk to people about the history of Rehoboth. She is considered one of the most knowledgeable people in town when it comes to the town’s history. After 24 years on the Historical Commission, she is stepping down, but she will continue to be involved in her many volunteer activities. The seven-member Historical Commission has a chairman, secretary and treasurer and Smith has served in all of those roles at various times over the years. Smith feels it is time for her to move on and give others the opportunity to serve. “I think it’s probably been long enough for my term,” she said with a smile. “I wrote to selectmen and said we have a couple of really Rebecca Smith good people interested in being on the historical commission. I think it’s time to let someone else take a chance,” Smith added.

Smith, who has lived in Rehoboth for more than 50 years, has been interested in history most of her life. When her children were young she would frequently take them to the Carpenter Museum.

During that time, she became involved with other people in town who were involved in Rehoboth’s history and when an opening came up on the historical commission, she was appointed. Smith dedicates a great deal of time to several volunteer activities.

In addition to her work on the Historical Commission, Smith has been involved in Girl Scouts as a Troop Leader and has helped the Animal Shelter advertise animals available for adoption for many years. Smith is also heavily involved in the Antiquarian Society, serving as the president of its board and as a member of the Society for more than 20 years. The Antiquarian Society is a non-profit organization that operates the Carpenter Museum, Blanding Public Library, and the Arts in the Village music series. The Historical Commission and Antiquarian Society often work together, but Smith felt it was time to give up wearing two hats. “It’s good to have new, enthusiastic people and I thought that I should concentrate on the Antiquarian Society and give some other people a chance to be on the Historical Commission.” Smith said.

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“It’s about people and how they lived and what their life was like and I find it very interesting to try and imagine life in different times,” Smith said. Smith’s colleagues say she has been a valuable member of the Commission. “Rebecca Smith has been a mentor not only to me, but other members of the Commission as well.

She has extensive knowledge of Rehoboth history that we try to preserve,” said John Carr, Secretary of the Commission, who has served for seven years.

Sharon Beskid, who currently serves as President, praised Smith for “her diligent service” to the town and commission. “She has such a great knowledge of our town’s history. She’s always so kind and helpful and so giving of her time. It’s great,” said Beskid, who has also served on the Commission for seven years. “She will be missed,” Beskid said.

Cathy Potter, who has been on the Commission for more than 10 years, says Smith is a “wealth of information” on the town’s history and she has a knack for being able to read old documents. “Most

July 2018 The Reporter of us have a difficult time reading them (the historical documents).

She can read them right off, which is really remarkable,” Potter said. Several years ago Smith helped Potter read and interpret a diary written by a girl in the 1870’s for the publication called “Mary Thrasher’s School Diary.” “Rebecca couldn’t put it down. She read the whole thing in one day. It was a big help. The way she understood the diary, I thought that was very special,” Potter said.

Smith has enjoyed her time on the Historical Commission and says “it’s been very interesting.” “It’s a low-key commission with a pretty small budget, but we try to do what we can to publicize the history of the town, putting signs at various historic sites,” Smith said. Over the years, the Commission has marked more than two dozen historical sites throughout Rehoboth with signs and also oversees Hornbine School, Anawan Rock and Liberty Tree Park.

(Liberty Tree Park is on the site of a documented “liberty park”, where the militia would gather if there was an alarm during the Revolutionary War.) The Commission has also put together several publications including a guide to historic locations in town, “Rehoboth, Massachusetts – Guide to Historic Sites,” published in 1995. It was the first time such a booklet was compiled. It includes a map, pencil drawings, photos and a brief history of each site. A revised edition was published in 2017 because additional sites were identified.

“The impetus for producing the booklet was to make people more aware of the historic sites and to help them find them if they wanted to visit,” Smith said.

Another publication of the Historical Commission is “In Old Rehoboth Book II” published in 2008. Book I was published before Smith’s time, possibly in the 1980s, she says. It contains a collection of short stories focusing on interesting things about Rehoboth. Otis Dyer Jr., another local historian who passed away in 2016, wrote a number of the stories.

Smith also volunteers regularly at the Carpenter Museum. She used to bring her three children there when they were young and now she teaches other children there. Third graders from Palmer River Elementary take a trip to the museum every year and Smith demonstrates fireplace cooking for the youngsters. “It’s a lot of fun.

The children seem to enjoy it. They get to try the food afterwards, like gingerbread and corn chowder,” Smith said. “She’s done that for years and years,” says Potter. “She always dresses in proper clothing and works with the children beautifully.”

Smith also has an interest in genealogy. “I’ve done quite a bit with genealogy over the last decade or so,” Smith said. One day she was at the museum and picked up the Carpenter family volume, remembering that there was a woman named Desire Carpenter who married into her family. She wondered if the woman was in the book and she was. “Then I discovered I had ancestors in early Rehoboth which was kind of cool,” Smith said. “There’s a joke that everyone in Rehoboth is descended from William Carpenter or the house that the family lived in. You can track down a connection if you try hard enough,” Smith said.

Smith says that history is about connections. “I look on studying family history and community history as ways of finding connections through people,” Smith said. Rehoboth has a rich history and with the town celebrating its 375th Anniversary this year, there are many events going on that highlight the town’s past. “A place needs people to care about it and Rehoboth needs people to care about it, to want it to be a good place for everybody. I think that understanding some of the history can help,” Smith said.

Smith doesn’t have any specific plans for the future other than continuing to pursue her many interests. She has told the Historical Commission that she is available if they need her. “To know that she’s always there for help and guidance is a very good thing for the Commission,” Potter said.

The Historical Commission meets September through June on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Carpenter Museum. Meetings are open to the public.

To Learn More About Rehoboth’s History and Family Genealogy • Several histories of Rehoboth have been written. The 1918 History of Rehoboth, Massachusetts by George Tilton is available in print and is also online at https://archive.org/ details/ahistoryrehobot00blisgoog and elsewhere.

• The Research Center at the Carpenter Museum has information on both local history and genealogy (and hosts a monthly genealogy meeting).

• The Old Colony Historical Museum (oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org) and the Rhode Island Historical Society(rihs. org) both have research libraries.

• The Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (massog.org) and the Rhode Island Genealogical Society (rigensoc.org) offer meetings and publications.

• The most notable society is the New England Historic Genealogical Society located in Boston; and offers a good “how to get started” article at https://www.americanancestors.org/education/learning-resources/read/ getting-started.

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My Two Cents

By Sue Pimental

I decided to use my column to discuss the pending prop 2 ½ override. I’m not going to tell you how to vote…that’s your choice. I’d rather try to educate you on facts and give my perspective.

While I was still a Selectman, I asked the Rehoboth School Committee members to come before the Selectman to discuss the revision recommendation to the regional agreement. I couldn’t understand why they would not propose an alternative method to assess each member town that was based on student enrollment. They basically said thanks but no thanks…instead wanted the BOS along with Rehoboth Finance Committee and Dighton BOS and Finance committee to discuss with the full school committee at an upcoming meeting. Are you kidding me? Can you spell cluster…because that’s what it would have been. I’ve said this a million times, no one in Rehoboth would have ever agreed to regionalized if we knew then what we know now ( if we knew there would be a different funding formula). The school committee has the ability to asses each town using an alternative method. The one proposed by a committee member on the RAC committee (Regional Agreement Committee), asses each member town based on their respective student population. Since both towns have a elementary and middle school…each town pay for their k-8 students & building (capital costs) and split the highschool based on each town’s student population. If Rehoboth has to pay more, so be it. You now have a starting point. But that hasn’t happened. Why!?!

The fact the town is not able to support its operation budget and school assessment within the revenue stream, is no surprise. Every year for the past several years, the finance committee chair at town meeting would recommend the use of one time monies to pay for recurring budget items (the operational budget).

And every year would say that it is not sustainable and its not prudent to do it….it was a way to bridge the gap until a plan was put in place.

Eventually that runs out…and here we are. At the end of every other town meeting over the last several years there should have been attempts to find ways to live within the revenue stream. If that was done, the school committee could have come to town meeting with possibly an override request AND a plan. I don’t doubt they need more than was the finance committee approved but come to town meeting with a plan not threats. A very observant and smart young man, recent graduate of DR, asked a great question at town meeting….why isn’t there a summary in the warrant of where all the money is going to? The answer, they don’t have to….it’s an assessment, the town meeting does not vote on the school budget but rather the school assessment. I get it’s the law, we vote on the assessment but why not give town meeting the information? I could probably tell you where a lot of it going, but I’m

not on the board asking for the money. The administration/school committee keeps talking about transparency….where? At the time of town meeting, the 40 some odd page school budget was not at the town office (as it was required) nor posted on the regional school’s website. Why not post it with an explanation of where the money is going…in layman terms.

I went to the first night of town meeting….I got in line to speak because I wanted to ask a few questions but also counter some of the “threats/scare tactic’s” that in my opinion were used. First telling me that my tax rate is low is irrelevant (I’m being nice). If my house was in Dighton, who has a higher tax rate than Rehoboth, I would pay LESS in property taxes. Hence, the reason we are considered a wealthier town…our land/home values are higher ( and income). Just because you think the rate is low does not justify an override. The state is not interested in coming in and running the regional school district. The state can not force the town into an override or force it to pay more than the net minimum required. I think we still live in a democracy where the voters have a say in where their money goes in town.

Then the pink slips starting going out… they had to send out pink slips if there isn’t an approved budget and unknown whether the person’s position will remain in the budget if the override fails. It’s in their contract that they must be notified by June 30th if they don’t have an approved budget. They have to basically pink slip everyone until they have a Plan B in place if the override fails. Even if the override fails, it does not mean everyone who got a pink slip will be laid off or if anyone will be. I don’t know what the 2million override is paying… is it wages? The school committee will then come up with a budget and determine which position if any will be eliminated. They could use E&D money to bridge some of the gap, all of the gap? I don’t know what they have in E&D…they didn’t mention that at town meeting.

I also saw, I think on social media, that they suspended all sports…huh? Don’t parents pay for their kids to participate in sports? I’m guessing it’s probably the coach salaries….not sure what sports are still active in the summer months. That’s a good way to get parents attention to vote for the override, threaten the elimination of sports programs….my opinion.

I think someone wrote on social media that if the override goes thru that the money goes into the general fund. That is true, but the override monies can only be used to fund the school assessment…that was the vote at town meeting. The assessment was approved contingent on an override. I got the impression some thought that the town could somehow use for another purpose….they can not. The next fiscal year, the town will have more money from property taxes…basically an additional 40k (2.5% of 2million) from this 2Million override that will go into the general fund to be used to fund the next fiscal year budget.

I don’t like seeing people pit one department against another…its serves no purpose other than to divide the town. We all want a good school system for a lot of reasons regardless of whether we have children in the school system such as a good school system equals stronger home values. I saw someone say they supported the senior center being built.

What does that have to do with anything? It was a debt exclusion and when the debt is paid (last year it was paid off) the override is eliminated. Again, pitting one department or issue over another serves no purpose in solving the funding issue. If you think the school needs more funding, you should be able to support the argument based on facts.

And I don’t particularly care what Dighton officials think of our tax rate, our contribution or any other fiscal responsibility in Rehoboth.

One has to think why they are so verbal about not having an alternative method that assesses based on student enrollment. So, if you read on social media certain Dighton officials or residents recommending what we Rehoboth taxpayers should do…consider the source.

I looked at the power point presentation from the school….very briefly. I saw a line in there that said they cut 2million already. What they mean to say is they had a proposed budget and then reviewed it, like the town does based on the requests by department managers, and then after reviewing/vetting, they adjusted their proposed budget. They didn’t cut anything, they removed items from the requested budget. Just had to get that off my chest….makes me crazy.

I would have like to see an alternative method in the assessment as part of the plan…. each town’s pays for its respective students…. then tell me how much more you need in funding and what you plan to do with the money.

I could probably tell where a good chunk is going, I had 12 years between the finance committee and board of selectman to try to get an understanding of the budget….but I suspect the average tax payers has no idea.

Let me make this clear, I am not referring to the wealth formula and what the state reimburses to Rehoboth. I can’t change that (although we tried back in 2007). So, Rehoboth will pay more per student because we will continue to get less reimbursement than Dighton. I’m talking about having an alternative method on how you assess each member town.

Again, I don’t doubt they need more than what was recommended by the finance committee….I just don’t know how much more and what the plan is for subsequent years… when the 2 ½ increase isn’t enough to support the budget increase each year. Whether the override succeeds or fails, the day after the vote, the school committee should be working on a plan on how to fund the school budget every year thereafter.

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The Seekonk Scene Happy July - Did you know that MASSACHUSETTS got its name from the Massachusetts tribe of Native Americans, who lived in the Great Blue Hill region, which is now Florice Craig South Boston. The Indian term means “at or about the Great Hill”. There are several interpretations of the exact meaning. A Jesuit missionary Father thought it came from the word Messatossec, “Great-Hills-Mouth”: “mess” (mass) meaning great; “atsco” (as chu or wad chu) meaning “hill”; and “sec” (sac or saco) meaning “mouth”. Just to make it more interesting the Reverend John Cotton used another variation: “mos” and “wetuset” meaning “Indian arrowhead”. Another explanation is the word comes from “massa” meaning “great” and “wachusett”, mountain place.

Other News

One of the many jobs of the Town Clerk and Assistant Town Clerk is to keep up with new information from all sources particularly from the State. This helps us keep current so we can better serve the town. On June 14th we went to the Massachusetts Town Clerk’s Association Spring Conference in Plymouth, MA. The morning class we attended was: 2018 Primary & State Election Preparation, presented by Michelle Tassinari, Director/Legal, Counsel, Elections Division, SOC Office. This class covered preparation and administration for the upcoming 2018 State Primary and Election. Other topics discussed were early voting, inactive voters and absentee voting.

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Special Town Election July 16, 2018

At the Annual Town Meeting May 14, 2018 the Town voted with a 2/3 majority to go to ballot to appropriate $1,379,902 for the purpose of paying the costs of the Aitken Elementary School Accelerated Repairs Project.

The date for the Special Town Election is July 16, 2018, 7am to 8pm at the Seekonk Senior High School 261 Arcade Ave. The last day to register to vote for this election was June 26.

The Ballot question will read: “Shall the Town of Seekonk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to pay costs of the Accelerated Repair Project- Exterior Window, Door Replacements and Associated Work at the Mildred H. Aitken Elementary School, 165 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?”

Update on the State Primary on September 4, 2018 The State Primary will be held on Sept 4, the day after Labor Day at the Seekonk High School Gymnasium 261 Arcade Ave. Seekonk. All precincts vote at the High School from 7AM -8PM. For your information see below for the candidates running in the State Primary.

Please note the candidates are subject to change due to withdrawals or objections before the State Ballot Law Commission.

Attorney General R Daniel L. Shores R James R. McMahon, III D Maura Healey Auditor L Daniel Fishman R Helen Brady D Suzanne M. Bump Clerk of Courts D Marc J. Santos Councillor D Robert L. Jubinville County Commissioner R D. Rosa D Frank N. Durant D John Thomas Saunders District Attorney D Thomas M. Quinn III Governor D Bob Massie R Charles D. Baker D Jay M. Gonzalez R Scott D. Lively Lt. Governor

D Jimmy Tingle R Karyn E. Polito D Quentin Palfrey Register of Deeds D Barry J. Amaral Representative in Congress D Gary J. Rucinski D Joseph P. Kennedy, III Representative in General Court R Steven Howitt Secretary of State R Anthony M. Amore D Josh Zakim D William Francis Galvin Senator in Congress R Beth Joyce Lindstrom D Elizabeth A. Warren R Geoff Diehl R John Kingston Senator in General Court R Jacob J. Ventura D Paul R. Feeney Treasurer D Deborah B. Goldberg R Keiko M. Orrall

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The afternoon class we attended was: Planning & Zoning, presented by Brian Currie, ACIP, retired Falmouth Town Planner, Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Instructor.

This class covered, Municipal Planning & Subdivision Control Laws. The filing of special permits, variances, site review plans, adopting and amending zoning bylaws and the role the town clerk has regarding such filings.

The Town Clerk’s office is constantly updating census data and will be sending out post cards to the residents in town who did not answer the census this past winter. If you receive this postcard please mail it back so we can update your information. Just a reminder that failure to respond to the census mailings for two consecutive years will result in the removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls per MGL Ch. 51 4c.

Thanks to everyone who got in under the wire registering their dogs before the May 31st deadline. There is now a $20.00 late fee per dog imposed on all license renewals. If the dog is new to town there are no late fees.

Just a reminder to those people who are thinking about having a yard sale be advised you need a yard sale permit. You can get them online on the town web site www.seekonk-ma.gov under the Town Clerk page. It is $5.00 a day with a total of 4 per year. There is a sign by-law in town concerning yard sale signage. Please be advised that it is not permitted to use telephone poles to post any type of sign. If you are going to have a yard sale please abide by the rules of the town. Thank you.

We get a lot of requests for birth records in this office, please note if your child was born in a Rhode Island Hospital we will not have the birth record here in Seekonk, even if you live in town. The birth record will be in the Rhode Island city/town your child was born in. For example if your child was born at Women & Infants Hospital you would request a copy of the birth record from Providence vital records. Rhode Island and Massachusetts at one time did reciprocate but that ended in the early 1970’s. If you are looking for an older birth record from before the early 1970’s we would have the birth record provided the parents lived in Seekonk at the time.

Hope everyone had a wonderful and safe 4th of July. Enjoy the summer weather and remember the Town Clerk’s office welcomes inquiries from all citizen seeking assistance, or information in relation to services provided by the Town of Seekonk.

Save a Pet Society, Inc. in Seekonk Receives $500 Community Spirit Grant from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced that Save a Pet Society, Inc. in Seekonk was awarded $500 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. Ann-Marie Bandieri, an employee of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, nominated

the organization for the award. Funds will be used to provide shelter, food, and medical services to local animals in need.

To commemorate those Harvard Pilgrim members who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Harvard Pilgrim and the Foundation created the Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. This program allows each Harvard Pilgrim employee to award a $500 grant, completely funded by the Foundation, to the local charity of his or her choice each calendar year. Since this community grants program began in 2002, Harvard Pilgrim employees have directed more than $5.7 million to thousands of organizations throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

“We are so fortunate to have generous and dedicated employees who enrich our company and the communities in which we all live and work,” said Karen Voci, President of the Harvard Pilgrim Foundation. “The Mini-Grant program is a wonderful way to support our employees as philanthropists and to help them make an impact in their own cities and towns.”

In 2017, more than 95% of Harvard Pilgrim employees participated in at least one form of service or giving through volunteering, the Mini-Grants program, or Harvard Pilgrim’s annual Employee Fundraising Campaign.

Clothing Drive to Benefit Seekonk Families

Angels’ Care Closet, Inc. to Collect Clothes, Shoes, and Supplies to Benefit Underprivileged Seekonk Families Angels’ Care Closet, Inc. is in need of Kindergarten through 12th Grade student-sized clothes and shoes, school supplies, and age-appropriate toiletries for our Back-to-School Events to support Seekonk families. The drive is scheduled to end August 1, 2018 in order to prepare for the events scheduled for August.

We would like to thank our drop off partner Champion Motorsports located at 49 Mink Street, with hours of 8am to 6pm Monday – Friday, and 9am – 6pm Saturdays for allowing a collection box for donations. Local drop offs/pickups can also be arranged via email angelscarecloset@gmail.com or phone 508-494-9914.

Additional drop off locations and private donation drives are welcome, and needed. If you can help with either, please contact the above email or phone number. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law and receipts can be provided.

Back-to-School Event to Benefit Seekonk Families

Angels’ Care Closet, Inc. to Support Seekonk Families with Back to School Items

On Monday, August 20th, Angels Care Closet will host an event to allow qualified families who have signed up to select donated clothing, school supplies, and toiletries for their children. This event will take place at the Seekonk Human Services 540 Arcade Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 from 11am – 3pm. We would like to thank our host, Seekonk Human Services, for this opportunity to serve the community.

Qualified families are those who qualify for Free School Lunch or other Human Services programs, attend Seekonk Schools or are residents of Seekonk, and have signed up. Doorways clients should contact us before signing up for the 08/20 event as there is a separate event to be scheduled for Doorways clients specifically.

Registration information is available by email angelscarecloset@gmail.com, phone 508-494-9914, or the Angels Care Closet Facebook Page If you would like to donate items or volunteer for the event please contact us through the information listed above.

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. This Dancer Request Night is being held in memory of Linda Leslie, who began this annual event a few years ago. All dances will be taught by caller Rich Sbardella, and music will be performed

by Amy Larkin, Glen Loper, and Benjamin Foss. Dancers can go to the Facebook page of Friends of the Rehoboth Contra Dance (https://www.facebook. com/groups/43751946212) to request favorite dances to be called. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-2526375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/ rehoboth.html.

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"In summer, the song sings itself."

~William Carlos Williams

Rehoboth Community Dance July 15th

*Free* On Sunday evening, July 15, 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 music rooted in Celtic and other traditions.

The July 15 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. Beginners and families are welcome, with the recommended dance age of 6 and up. 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

Gilly’s Golfing 4 Paws July 28th

Rehoboth Country Club, Perryville Ave.

1:00 PM Shotgun Start 5:30 PM Steak Dinner

Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Raffles, Music, 50/50 Tickets & Information Leisa Ferreira Silva 508-269-4355

$100 – 18 Holes/Cart & Steak Dinner $30 – Steak Dinner Only (No Golf) All money raised goes to Seekonk K-9 Unit in memory of Gilly Ferreira

The Rotary Club of East Providence/ Seekonk and the Seekonk Lions Club Charitable Trust Golf Event

We are pleased to announce that the Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk and the Seekonk Lions Club is joining forces to sponsor a charity golf event Monday July 30th at the Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Avenue, Rumford RI. These two dynamic clubs have been serving the East Providence and Seekonk communities for many years by supporting local charities and community projects. By bringing these two organizations together in sponsoring this event we can maximize our efforts and continue to serve our communities and aid those in need.

Please join us for a wonderful day of golf and fun. If you are not a golfer or can’t join us that day, please consider helping out by taking advantage of one of our many sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you for your support.

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The Rehoboth Breed Expo was established in 2010 by Ray and Eve Viau, who had a vision to bring the old west and a wonderful fair back to the Rehoboth area so they both decided to start a nonprofit organization to donate their proceeds to many local charities!

The Rehoboth Breed Expo is a 2 day fundraising event held at La Salette Shrine’s festival grounds on Park Street in Attleboro.

The event includes many different horse breeds and horse related demonstrations. The Expo will be hosting their very first All Breed Open Horse Show on August 4th which is open to the spectators free of charge. The show includes many inviting riding classes for both riders and horses alike! On Sunday, August 5th the Rehoboth Breed Expo continues with all types of horse breed demonstrations, children’s activities, crafts, carriage, pony rides, 4H exhibits, kid-friendly farm animals, concessions, vendors of all kinds, live music as well as the Blessing Of The Horses. The wonderful Massachusetts DCR Park Rangers will be the opening demonstration on Sunday! The Rehoboth Breed Expo runs both days from 9am4pm. Adult Donation is $10, Children under 12 are Free!

If you would like to take part of this wonderful event; be a sponsor, vendor or perform a horse demonstrator contact Sherri Savoy at 774-254-1125 or at journeyshaven@comcast.net

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Rehoboth Lions 30th Annual Golf Tournament

On August 18th, 1PM, at Segregansett C.C. the Rehoboth Lions will be sponsoring it’s 30th Annual Golf Tournament. Sign ups for the tournament have been coming in fast and a limited number of foursomes are available. This tournament is unique to the area in that it is a “bramble” format where all players tee off and choose the best drive, then everyone plays their ball from that point, and the team records the best two scores on each hole. The Tournament will feature, a hole-in-one prize of a new Toyota, Closest to the pin for men and women, as well as log drive contest for both, and a great sponsorship by New England Golf Guide on the par 3, 17th.

In addition we will be having our first ball drop 50/50 event where numbered ping pong balls will be dropped from a drone and the closest ball to the marked hole will win a cash prize.

Raffle prizes will include golfing a courses in the area, trip for two in the Catskills, wine and liquor baskets, golfing equipment, as well as a silent auction for a week at The Legends, in Myrtle Beach, SC. As always, the Lions will donate all proceeds to Massachusetts Eye Research.

Anyone wishing to sponsor a tee sign for $75 can complete the form found here in the Reporter.

Contact information for questions can be addressed to Ray Medeiros (medeirr@ comcast.net or 508-496-0171.

Rumford Hunting & Fishing Club Youth Rifle Team Chicken BBQ Fundraiser August 18th, 11:30 to 1:30pm

Drive thru & pick-up or stay and eat 50/50 & lobster raffles, $12.50 per dinner 165 Providence Street, Rehoboth Tickets email webmaster@rumfordclub. com or leave message 508 252-3332

Total Teacher Project Announces Personal and Leadership Training for Teachers

“Influence, Imagine, and Inspire”

The Total Teacher Project (TTP), a nonprofit organization of educators, parents, and students, is conducting a personal professional development day, Teacher Leadership Summit 2018, on August 20th at Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Experts in personal and leadership development will present at the event, which is planned as an interactive experience that will build camaraderie among teachers and help them to maximize continued on next page...

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their leadership potential. The event is being sponsored by the generous support of Herb Chambers Honda of Seekonk, Navigant Credit Union, and Bryant University.

“We are pleased to offer this event to enable teachers to see themselves as the leaders they are and to appreciate the important role they have in modeling leadership for their students,” said Ellyn Metcalf, founder of TTP. “This is an opportunity for teachers to hear from experts about how to continue their personal development journey, so they in turn can continue to grow students to their full potential.” Metcalf, a former middle school science teacher, has over 25 years of experience in leadership development with the United States Coast Guard. Over 120 teachers from RI, MA, and CT attended last year’s event.

At Teacher Leadership Summit 2018 participants will: Understand the elements of effective persuasion and learn practical approaches to positively influence others.

Imagine their future achievements by listening to the leadership successes of our panelists.

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Fifteen week session held at the American Legion Post 302 Hall on Anawan Street, Rehoboth Please call Beverly Michaud for further information or to sign up 508-761-5087

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East Providence High School, Class of 1963 55th Reunion

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Our 55th reunion will be held on Saturday, September 8 at 6 pm at the Shriner’s Imperial Room, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI. The Grande Buffet will be served and music will be provided by Sergio. The cost is $55 pp. Please make checks payable to EPHS Class of 1963 and mail to Betty DuLude, 23 Circle Drive, Seekonk, MA.. Deadline is August 31. People are flying in from all over, so this is going to be a good one!

We are also looking for $20 sponsorships, and advertisements for our 55th reunion brochure. Business card - $30, Half page - $50 and Full page $80. Please mail ad copy and check made out to the above payee and address. Deadline is July 1

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GFWC Taunton and Raynham Junior Woman’s Club Second Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

The GFWC Taunton and Raynham Junior Woman’s Club is presenting it’s Second Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on Sunday, August 12th,2018 at the American Legion, 291 Mill Street in Raynham. The event will take place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the members of the club will model seasonal fashions provided by the Dress Barn in Raynham.

Tickets are $20 available from any member, or by calling Edie at 774-240-5157.

Reserve your ticket early. Fashion Show programs will be provided and anyone wishing to be included in the program should also contact Edie, or any club member for details. Along with the luncheon buffet the club will be offering their popular basket raffle with all proceeds going to provide scholarships for high school seniors, youth programs, and local charities.

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CHURCH NEWS & Events First Christian Congregational Church Open Air Market

The First Christian Congregational Church, 1113 GAR Highway in Swansea will be hosting an Open Air Market on July 21 & August 4 from 9 am – 3 pm. We are looking for Crafters, Marketeers and Farmers who would like to rent a space for $20; $30 if table is needed. Please contact John Chace at 617-610-0183 or the church office at 508-6737179 if you would like to rent a space at the Market!! All are invited to join us on July 21 & August 4 to take advantage of all the local produce & products!! Hamburgers, hot dogs and chips will be available for purchase!!

2018 Vacation Bible School Dates

Announced by Newman Congregational Church, UCC This August 6th through 10th, Newman, UCC located at 100 Newman Ave Rumford, Rhode Island will host “Keepers of God’s Creation” an environmentally themed Vacation Bible School (VBS) week! Your children will explore the beautiful world God has created as they learn about their responsibility to be good caretakers of it. Prepare to grow in faith, have fun, and learn to care for creation with children from all over East Providence and neighboring towns!

Newman’s VBS will meet Monday, August 6th through Friday, August 10th from 9:30 AM until 12 PM. It is open to children ages 5 through 10 and we are excited to offer VBS completely free of charge.

Please register online (newmanucc.org) or contact the Church Office at 401-434-4742 x10 for a paper form. Registration deadline is July 22.

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

Quilt Show

Saturday, October 27; 10:00am to 3:00pm

Sponsored by: The Piecemakers Quilt Group, Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02271 You’re invited to view our quilted treasures...

Over 100 Quilts on Display! Featured Quilter: Roger Dextradeur, Challenge Projects, Vendors, Quilter’s Boutique, Bargain Table, Quilter’s Café – Lunch & Snacks Admission: $5.00 per person See our Folk Art Christmas Quilt!

Tickets available at the show.

Drawing will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Seekonk Congregational Church Bazaar

Rehoboth Baptist Church Family Fun Fair

Rehoboth Baptist Church will hold its annual Family Fun Fair on August 11th, from 11 AM – 3 PM. Our theme is: Easter in August, Is Jesus Really Alive? YES! In addition to Bible stories told by live characters and puppets, there will be a maze, BIG bubbles, a bouncy house, field games, live music and more. Hotdogs, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, and watermelon will be served. All activities, for the whole family, and food is free. All are invited.

Rehoboth Baptist Church is located at 132 Moulton Street (Route 118) in Rehoboth, 2 miles south of the intersection of Rts 118 & 44.

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Rehoboth 375 Events

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Programs

Sponsored by the 375 Committee, Town of Rehoboth Committees, or Community Organizations

1-27 375 Anniversary Ball Dinner Dance

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All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Supper

2-14 We Love Rehoboth Heart Display Campaign

3-1 Spaghetti Supper

4-10 Shape Note Concert

3-3 Rehoboth History and Genealogy Symposium

4-14 Chico’s Surprise Supper

3-11 Talent Show Auditions 3-25 Talent Show Auditions

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5-12 Sine Nomine Concert

6-3

Strawberry Festival

7-21

Clam Bake

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Taste of Rehoboth

26-29 Family Carnival

4-18 Lecture 17th Century Life 22 to 28 Roadside Clean Up

8 -1 Painting Party 8-13 Golf Tournament

5-16 375 Plant Give-a-way 5-19 Historic House Tour 5-23 Adult Rock Painting Party

9-15 Harvest Block Party

10-7

375 Parade

9-15 Grown in Rehoboth Contest Awards

10-14

Blanding Ghost Stories

10-20

Blanding Book Sale

10-21

Blanding Book Sale

9-22 Historic Time Line Encampment 9-27 Lecture on King Philip’s War

10-24 375 Anniversary Date

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Painting Party

Visit Rehoboth375.com for more info & details

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375th UPCOMING EVENTS

Fun for the Whole Family at the Rehoboth 375 Clambake

is a “wristband special” on Thursday from 6 to 10 PM. Parking will be available on the Redway Plain with an entrance off Pond Street. There is no entrance from Route 44.

Everyone is invited to experience one of Rehoboth’s oldest time-honored traditions -- the summer clambake! In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society’s annual summer clambake was publicized as the “largest bake served under the largest tent in New England” with people traveling hours to attend.

The Rehoboth 375 Clambake will offer fun for the whole family with a variety of dining options at various prices. Clambake $36.50 per person including clams, melted butter, fish, sausage, sweet and white potato, onions, corn, watermelon and brown bread & butter.

BBQ Chicken Dinner $24 per person including 1/2 BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, dinner roll & butter. Kids Meal (under 12) $5 choice of burgers and/or hotdogs and chips. Cash bars will be open.

Francis Farm offers a relaxing atmosphere with huge outdoor dining and recreFUN and ational spaces. There will be fun organized GAMES activities for kids and more. Free Parking.

Reservations a must. Tickets available for online purchase at town.rehoboth.ma.us, or find a quick link to online ticket sales on Rehoboth375.com. This fundraiser will help fund the Rehoboth 375 Parade. For more information or to make reservations, please email ClamBake@Rehoboth375.com.

Painting Party for Teens and Adults

Saturday, July 21 at Francis Farm in Rehoboth

Wednesday, August 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Goff Memorial Hall

Rehoboth artist Melissa Treichler will teach a painting party for teens and adults on Wednesday, August 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Goff Memorial Hall as a fundraiser for the Rehoboth 375 Parade fund.

Paint a beautiful, colorful rural scene on canvas. Melissa will take participants, step through step, through the experience of creating a wonderful keepsake from Rehoboth’s 375 anniversary year. continued on next page...

ACTIVITIES for KIDS

CLAMBAKE and MORE

Four-Day Carnival Comes to Rehoboth’s Redway Plain in Celebration of the Town’s 375th Anniversary Thursday, July 26, Friday, July 27 (Fireworks) Saturday, July 28, Sunday, July 29 Redway Plain, Rehoboth

The Rehoboth 375 Anniversary Committee is pleased to announce that Fanelli Carnival and Traveling Amusement Park will be coming to town from Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29 at the Redway Plain off Route 44.

Attractions will include thrill rides, family rides and kiddie rides, plus fair food concessions and midway games. The Rehoboth 375 Committee will have a concession stand selling 375 commemorative items as a fundraiser for the 375 Parade on October 7.

A fireworks display will be offered on Friday, July 27 (rain date July 28). Carnival hours will be from 6 pm to closing (around 10 PM) on Thursday and Friday, and 12 noon to closing on Saturday and Sunday. There

Saturday . July 21 . 2018

2 to 5 PM . Francis Farm . Rehoboth FREE PARKING

CASH BAR for ADULTS

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Clambake $36.50 pp Clams, melted butter, fish, sausage, sweet and white potato, onions, corn, watermelon and brown bread & butter

BBQ Chicken Dinner $24 pp 1/2 BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, dinner roll & butter

Kid’s Meal (under 12) $5 pp choice of burger and/or hotdog with served with chips

RESERVATIONS A MUST BUY TICKETS ONLINE: Rehoboth375.com Reservations: Clambake@Rehoboth375.com DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2018

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Checks should be made payable to: Rehoboth 375 Anniversary Committee.

Attention Golfers: Unique “Once-In-375-Year” Multi-Course Golf Tournament Monday, August 13th

The Rehoboth 375 Anniversary Committee will host a unique “Once-in-375-Years” Multi-course Golf Tournament on Monday, August 13 at six Rehoboth golf courses including Hillside Country Club, Pine Valley Country Club, Middlebrook Country Club, Rehoboth Country Club, Crestwood Country Club and Hazelton Golf Club. This is a major fundraiser for the Rehoboth 375 Parade.

The tournament will be played simultaneously on all courses beginning with a shotgun start at 1 PM. Golfers can sign up for any course, first-come, first-serve. Fee per player ranges is $115 or $125 per player depending on choice of course.

Discounts for teams of four. There will be a three team first playoff from each course followed by a playoff on announced courses with shotgun starts. Ties will be based on handicap of the courses. Fee includes golf, favors, and dinner.

The chicken dinner following the tournament will be held at Francis Farm in Rehoboth, starting at 6 to 6:30 PM. A cash bar will be available. Dinner is $25 per person. Anyone is welcome to attend.

You can find full details and registration info at Rehoboth375. com, or email. GolfTournament@Rehoboth375.com for more information. If you have questions, please contact either Ken Abrams at 508-252-0691 or Joseph Nunes at 508-252-5260.

Rehoboth Minutemen History Timeline Encampment

Saturday, September 22; Nike Park, Peck Street The Rehoboth Minutemen, 13th Continental Regiment, is hosting this rare opportunity to step back in time with historic re-enactors representing periods of time from the town’s early days, the Revolutionary War, Civil War, through modern day.

Nike Park is a large open field located at 148 Peck Street. Exact times to be announced.

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Paint Me Wednesday, August 1 6:30 to 8:30 PM Goff Memorial Hall

For Teens & Adults Painting class taught by Rehoboth ar tist Melissa Treichler as a fundraiser for the 375 Parade. All supplies included to paint this colorful rural image on canvas, a keepsake of Rehoboth’s 375th.

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Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War

Thursday, September 27 starting at 6 PM at the Carpenter Museum

Lisa Brooks, Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Amherst College, will give a talk on her recently published book, Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War (Yale University Press, 2018). Our Beloved Kin covers a complex picture of war, captivity, and Native resistance during the “First Indian War” (later named King Philip’s War) by relaying the stories of Weetamoo, a female Wampanoag leader, and James Printer, a Nipmuc scholar, whose stories converge in the captivity of Mary Rowlandson. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, the local affiliate of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This is free program. Visit RehobothAntiquarian.org for registration information. The Carpenter Museum is located at 4 Locust Avenue in Rehoboth with parking off Bay State Road.

Rehoboth 375 Parade

Sunday, October 7 starting at 12 Noon at the Redway Plain

You won’t want to miss this special parade in recognition of Rehoboth’s 375 Anniversary. The big parade will start at the Redway Plain on Route 44 in Rehoboth traveling west past the intersection of Route 44 and Route 118. Please note detours around the parade route. Visit Rehoboth375. com for more information and application for groups interested in participating (Deadline: June 30, 2018).

Painting Party Fundraiser Saturday, November 24 3 to 5 PM at Goff Memorial Hall

Enjoy a pleasant afternoon at historic Goff Memorial Hall for a fun painting party taught by local artist Melissa Treichler. Everyone will be painting a colorful winter scene on canvas. Cost is $20 per person adults and teens. All supplies including refreshments. Class size is limited. Reservations at must. Please email: PaintingParties@ Rehoboth375.com

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Rehoboth 375 Anniversary Parade Sunday, October 7, 2018 PARADE PARTICIPATION APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2018

_________________________________________________ agree(s) to participate in the Town of Rehoboth 375 Anniversary Parade on Sunday, October 7, 2018 with: (describe group, float, etc.) ________________________________________________________________________________________ and further agree(s) to perform throughout the entire parade route.

_______________________________________________ agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Town of Rehoboth and all its agents and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, actions, and causes of action which ______________________________________may, at any time, sustain or occur by reason of any matter or thing in connection with participating in the Rehoboth 375 Anniversary Parade.

Complete form. Please print.

Group Name: ______________________________________________________________ Number of Participants: _________ Group Representative: __________________________________________________ Title: __________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Town/City: _____________________________ Zip: ___________ Phone numbers: _____________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Website: __________________________________________ Representative Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Parade Committee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Town of Rehoboth . 148 Peck Street . Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769 Please return to: Jean Grota, 289 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Email contact:

Rehoboth375.com Phone: 508-714-9180

jean@integrityteamne.com Fax: 508-796-2221

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Anawan Oakton Grange News

Happy summer. Glad for the haymaking weather, but we need some rain. At the May 22nd meeting the members voted to award two Anthony C. Thatcher scholarships this year. The recipients are Kaylee McKenna who is attending the University of Maine and Sydney Borrello who will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Our June 12 dine out meeting was successful and fun. We will have election of officers at the June 26th meeting July 10th will be at 37 Seymour Street, Berkley, MA. It will be a business meeting followed by a cookout. Southeastern Junior Grange is meeting at South Middleboro Grange Hall for the season ending Grange camp with contests and election of officers. The members will be doing crafts to enter at State Grange session in October.

It is time to be thinking about continuing to plant your garden with vegetables and flowers to exhibit at the regional Grange fairs in August. Do you have a Policeman, Fireman, EMT or Teacher who is extra special for what they do? Our Home and Community Service committee has applications for a recognition award. You do not have to be a member to nominate someone. For applications call 508-822-4946.

Enjoy the good weather and be careful in the sun.

Kiwanis of Seekonk Scholarships 2018

The Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk presented 2 scholarships to graduating seniors of the Seekonk High School at Class Night.

They were named for the founder Morris Goldberg who encouraged members of the value of community service, one of the goals of Kiwanis.

Hannah Hendricks was recognized for her 100 hours of community service as a member of the Key Club, a branch of Kiwanis.

She was also active in the science club, the Spanish club, the student council, SADD, SPEAK and a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. To continue working with people in hands on activities, she has enrolled in Roger Williams University to pursue a career in public health.

Hayley Bartlett completed 100 hours of community service as a member of the Key Club. She was active in the science club, the Spanish Club, SADD and SPEAK and a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society and received awards in Education Excellence and volleyball. To become a writer or teacher to help create something of value to inspire others to improve the world, she will continue her education at UMASS Boston.

Update on Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk 2017-2018

The Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk sponsors a Builders’ Club at the Hurley Middle School to promote the value of community service and encourage leadership and cooperation. This year they donated supplies to and visited the Seekonk Animal Shelter, collected items for Hasbro Children’s Hospital, had a coat drive, donated pennies for leukemia and lymphoma patients and collected pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.

Kiwanis sponsors a Key Club at the high school which had 100 members this year and 35 members performed over 100 hours of service. These members were presented with certificates and pins at a breakfast provided by Kiwanis. Their activities included tutoring, baby-sitting, PTA and library events, food drives, used jean collections, Trick or Treating for UNICEF and walks for health

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announcements cures. Their main event is planning and conducting the annual Easter Egg Hunt when over 2000 eggs are hidden, many games are played and lots of prizes are given.

The Seekonk Kiwanis held their 22nd annual Taste of the Towns in March with over 20 restaurants participating, wine and beer tasting and many raffles. In December they sponsored the annual Tree Lighting and Santa visit with girl scouts singing carols, the middle school brass ensemble playing, Santa arriving on a fire truck and cookies and coca served. Food for the food pantry Doorways was collected.

At Seekonk High School class night, Seekonk Kiwanis presented two $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors. They provided $600 for grants to special needs students for summer work programs. They purchased Tee shirts for the members of the Key Club. They also offer grants to parents of pre-school children who cannot afford day care.

Kiwanis is a 100 year old international organization of 600,000 members in 80 countries. Members have raised $140 million to protect children from miscarriage and stunted brain intelligence because of iodine deficiency. Teaming with Morton Salt and UNICEF, they provided enough iodine so that out of 113 countries that were suffering, only 19 still remain. They again teamed with UNICEF and Rotary and other charities to support immunization against maternal and neonatal tetanus. From 800,000 children dying each year in 39 countries, they raised $110 million and deaths have been reduced to 34,000 in 15 countries so far.

For more information or if you would like to participate in these worth while activities, contact Bev Hart at 508-336-9352 or russellhart@comcast.net.

Rehoboth Garden Club News

The Rehoboth Garden Club has been as busy as bees, to attract bees! Not just bees, but butterflies, hummingbirds, and many other pollinators are the club’s desired visitors to every garden.

At the end of May, several members took on the job to clean, refurbish and plant perennials and annuals in the garden in front of the Blanding Library. That garden, which had previously been named a “Certified Butterfly Garden”, is now an even more pollinator friendly place, and a lovely sight to behold.

During National Garden Club Week, June 3-6, 2018, beautiful and informational displays were set up in the Blanding and Seekonk Libraries by club members. More than 80 free packets of wildflower seeds were given to library patrons, to encourage pollinators to visit their gardens.

“Bees and Butterflies” was the theme of the Rehoboth Garden Club’s entry in the recent Newport Flower Show’s Club Challenge.

Talented members Marj DeAngelis, Sally Phillips, Susan Thayer, Dawn Leland and Dianne Burns created a colorful, picket fence lined garden in front of a “tiny house” on the Rosecliff mansion’s lawn. For their efforts the judges awarded them a Second Place Red Ribbon. Congratulations for a job well done!

For information about the importance of pollinators, and how to attract them to your garden, please visit the following websites: Pollinator Partnership National Garden Bureau Bee Spotter!

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There were several members who attended the 3rd cabinet advisory meeting where there were several awards given out in the district. First award was presented to Jeanne Noons for the scrap book. Congratulations to Jeanne for all her work and she did a fantastic job and our outgoing President Laura Schwall will need lots of time to get through this book. Congratulations Jeanne it was very deserving. Also the next presentation was for the best Leo’s club in the district. There are 11 Leos clubs 7 of which are very active. They range in size and our D.R. Leos (42members) was awarded 2018 Best Leo’s Cub in the district. District Governor Deb Grassie personal appointment of Best Leo to Peri O’Donnell a DR freshman who participated in all but four club events (39) in all.

Congratulations to Peri! There were three more awards presented to District 33S. Zone Chairperson Nadene Martin District zone 7 and PDG Kathy Amaral for District Membership chair and Organ Donor Awareness chair. Congratulations to all receiving the awards.

Thank you to all who participated in the Memorial Day Parade; to Elaine Ferreira for the truck and the decorations; Thank you to Richie Noons, Peter Amaral, and Victoria Harrison for helping with the decorations and the driving. Thanks to all who did Marian Manor Bingo that month; the fourth Eyeglasses washing, the Cabinet meeting and the Diabetes fund raising event. Thank you all.

Our next event will be the installation of officers for the Rehoboth Anawan Lions club which will be held on June 29th. We will be bringing 2 new members. The new slate of members for the 20182019 officers are as follows: President...Janice Goulart; 1st VP-Cheryl Gouveia; 2nd VP- Lisa Halajko; 3rd VP Dianna Rochefort; Secretary Sue Nokes; Treasurer Cathy Silvia; Director 2Yr Denise Thomas (yr2); Director2yr Karen Salois (yr2); Director 1Yr Trudy Smith; Director 1yr Jeanne Noons; Tail twister Karen Salois; Lion Tamer- Mary Beth Bell; LCIF Coordinator -Stacy Carvalho; Immediate Past President- Laura Schwall.

Membership chair-Kathy Amaral: Membership CommitteeLynne Vickery and Karen Cabral. This is the slate for the next year Upcoming dates. Don’t forget our GATLIN show coming in July 28th. If you need tickets they are available from any member or call Jeanne Noons @ 508-824-0534, She has tickets.

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Tragedy in Our Community

“We are saddened by the news that one of our Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School students has fallen to gun violence.

Unfortunately, we are now trying to make sense out of another life lost needlessly and ended at a remarkably young age. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victim and the victim’s family at this time.

I would ask, once again, that we use this tragedy as a reflective piece to ensure that it never is repeated again.” said Dr. Anthony C. Azar, Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Gould, principal at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High school states, “Michael Pacheco, a student at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, passed away last night. He was known for always having a smile. As a seventeen year old, he was one to always to have a great sense of humor. As an individual, he would do anything for his friends. We send our condolences to his family and friends.”

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District is providing grief counselors to assist our community in this monumental tragedy. The Norton Crisis Team and our district guidance staff will continue to be available here at the high school from 7:30 to 2 P.M. today, Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Other crisis interventions can be reached through Community Counseling of Bristol County at Taunton/Attleboro at 800-660-4300 or Brockton 508-580-0801.

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• PowerPoint Presentation into the MVP Program • “Core Team Members” will be in attendance to highlight the priorities identified in the previously held Community Resilience Building Workshop • “Question and Answer” period for members to address questions from the concerned public • Opportunity for public to contribute further input in writing The listening session is an excellent opportunity for Rehoboth’s Core Team and Community Resilience Building Workshop participants to share with other local officials and residents the Town’s commitment to building awareness and resilience with respect to risks associated with climate change.

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years we estimate that Price Rite has donated in excess of 15,000 pounds of frozen meat to help Seekonk residents who are facing challenging times in their lives. The food they donate helps fill the freezers and ease the financial strain of feeding families. Price Rite has partnered with Doorways for the last three years, and partnered with the Greater Boston Food Bank for years before that. In addition, the Price Rite Corporation recently made a contribution of $500 to Doorways for purchases from the Greater Boston Food Bank. More than sixty local families rely on Doorways on a regular basis, and Doorways, in turn, relies on people like Jeff and the staff at Price Rite.

At Doorways, we estimate that over the last fifteen years we have given away over one million pounds of food at no cost to our clients. And yet the need continues. Price Rite helps us meet that need. Please support Price Rite as they continue to support our community.

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Congratulations to the A’s who prevailed in game 3 to win the division title over a strong Diamondbacks team. Congrats to all majors players on a good season and a special hat tip to our 12 year olds who have completed their final days of baseball at the Red McPhillips complex at Martin street. We hope you have some valuable lessons and memories to take with you!

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around Rehoboth & Seekonk Girl Scouts March in Memorial Day Parades

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Seekonk Troops 635, 707, 975, and 1021 participated in the Seekonk Memorial Day Parade and Rehoboth Troops 56, 494, 628, and 1322 participated in the Dighton-Rehoboth Memorial Day Parade. As the scouts remembered all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, they also are thankful to all service members, veterans, and their families, as well as the organizers of parades and Memorial Day services.

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Rehoboth Cub Scouts Pack 1 News

Pack 1 Bridge Ceremony

Pack 1 came out in full force to participate in this year’s Dighton Rehoboth Memorial Day Parade. Their enthusiasm and patriotism shined through as they biked, walked, and drove their Cub Cars along the route. Per tradition, Webleo’s rode the Pack 1 float while passing out candy to the cheering crowd.

Our Cub Master wrote an article to close out this year’s cubs.

Dan wrote: As the year comes to an end, I see older, wiser, and happy faces of the Cub Scouts as they cross over the next stage of their journey. During our last meeting of the year we reflected back at all of the adventures we had together. We thought of all the fun we had camping, racing our pinewood derby cars, swimming at the YMCA, shooting arrows during archery, and our sleepover at the USS Salem. I am proud of the time and commitment the Cub Scouts have made to the hard work in achieving their ranks. The community appreciates all the help the Cub Scouts have generously provided over the year. We collected donations for the Blanding Library, Rehoboth Animal Shelter, and on more than one occasion for the Helping Hands Food Pantry. With such a great year in the past, I am excited for what the future holds. During our last meeting we welcomed 9 new scouts to our ever growing pack.

These new scouts staring kindergarten and first grade next year are the youngest members but are the future of our Pack.

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Rehoboth Girl Scout Troop 628 visits Ronald McDonald House

2nd grade Rehoboth Girl Scout Troop 628 delivered a poster they made, some “most needed” items, pop tabs, and a monetary donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Providence. Thank you to the Ronald McDonald House staff for a tour of your facility, answering the scouts questions about your important work, and for supporting sick children and their families!

Support Our Veterans, Support Our Troop!

American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 will be participating in Wreaths Across America supporting our fallen US veterans again in 2018. This year’s theme is Be Their Witness.

WAA was started in 1992 by Morrill Worcester of Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine. When he had 5000 wreaths left over nearing the end of the holiday season he remembered a trip to Arlington National Cemetery as a young child and sent the wreaths to the oldest section of Arlington with the help of volunteers.

He didn’t want those who had given so much for our freedoms to be forgotten. He continues to send wreaths every year. In 2007 the picture of the wreaths in the snow went viral and the non profit Wreaths Across America was born.

WAA motto is Remember, Honor and Teach. On December 15, 2018, American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 will once again join in the Wreath Ceremony and laying of wreaths at the Somerset Cemeteries. WAA encourages every volunteer who places a wreath on a veteran’s grave to say that veteran’s name aloud and take a moment to thank them for their service to our country. It’s a small act that goes a long way toward keeping the memory of our veterans alive.

In 2017, more than 1.5 million veteran wreaths were placed on headstones at 1,422 participating cemeteries in all 50 states in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms, with each name said out loud. National Wreaths Across America Day is a free event and open to all people.

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People In Town Clerk Honored at State House

On Wednesday, June 20, Rehoboth Town Clerk, Laura Schwall, was recognized for her positive public leadership and volunteerism efforts by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) at the fifteenth annual Unsung Heroines celebration conducted at the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

The MCSW is an independent state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The Commission provides a voice for Massachusetts women and is comprised of 19 members ap-

pointed by the Governor, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Caucus of Women Legislators.

“Every day, thousands of women from across our Commonwealth perform unheralded acts of public leadership and volunteerism that makes our neighborhoods, cities, and towns better places to live”, said Lieutenant Governor Karen Polito. “The Unsung Heroines of 2018 are truly positive change makers. They may not always make the news, but they most assuredly make a difference. A grateful Commonwealth sings their praises today to show each of these special women how much we value their efforts and contributions.”

The event was conducted in the Great Hall of Flags, where 131 women were recognized for their contributions to the advancement of women and girls across the Commonwealth. Each recipient was nominated to the MCSW by a Massachusetts Legislator. Laura Schwall was nominated by State Representative Steven Howitt.

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There is a sign that hangs in Town Clerk Laura Schwall’s office which reads “Live your Dreams … Love your Life”. These words exemplify a life dedicated to the service of others. As Rehoboth’s Town Clerk, Laura has three overriding missions. The first is to make her department a welcoming and helpful place to visit for all who have a need. The second is to introduce new and innovative methods to make the services of her department more accessible to the needs of the ever-increasingly busy lives of the citizens.

And, third is to increase participation in local, state, and federal elections. Laura believes elected officials must be available to the people they serve, so she conducts monthly outreach programs to our senior population by bringing the services of her department

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Laura also dedicates her time in support of several non-profit and volunteer groups.

She is the President of the Anawan Lions Club; a Trustee of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society; a member of Rehoboth’s 375th Anniversary Committee, where in addition to volunteering to assist in monthly fundraising events, she served as Chairperson of the Rehoboth 375th Anniversary Ball Committee; and a member of the Rehoboth 375th Anniversary Parade Committee. As a Justice of the Peace, Laura conducts wedding ceremonies for active military personnel on a pro bono basis. Laura also shares her passion for baking by always finding time to donate cookies for a fundraiser or someone who could use a ‘plate of cheer’. Each Christmas season, with the help of her daughter, Jennifer, Laura bakes over 200-dozen assorted bakery style cookies and delivers them to people who make a difference in the lives of others. It is her life’s work to make each person’s day a little brighter by sharing a smile and a kind word. She is “Living her Dreams and Loves her Life”.

Prior to becoming Town Clerk, Laura was an educator at the Palmer River Elementary School where she taught technology skills to over 600-children each week. She graduated summa cum laude from Northern University, has been married for 34-years, and has one daughter, Jennifer.

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Mike Salois and Ray Olivier peresenting the award to Chuck Procopio.

On Saturday, June 23, Charles “Chuck” Procopio was the recipient of the Lions Clubs highest award, the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The Rehoboth Lions and other Lions Clubs present this award, which is named for Lions Club founder, Melvin Jones, to outstanding individuals. This award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. The recipient of this award becomes a model of exemplary service to his club and the community which it serves. Chuck has been a member of the Rehoboth Lions for many years and has been instrumental in fund raising to support local charities such as the Food Pantry. Presenting the award is Mike Salois, Past President of the Rehoboth Lions, and Ray Olivier, outgoing President of the Rehoboth Lions.

Andrew P. Gagnon IV Honored with the 2018 DRRHS Civic Legacy Award

Andrew P. Gagnon IV, a rising senior at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, received the highly regarded 2018 Civic Legacy award at the June 14 Class of 2019 Junior Awards ceremony.

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Civic Legacy Award is awarded to a DRRHS student who has shown the personal characteristics of integrity, creativity, persistence, humor, community spirit, and respect for other people. By virtue of the example set forth by this student through his or her activities, they have not only contributed to the good of our school, but to the greater Dighton-Rehoboth community, as a whole.

In her presentation remarks, award sponsor Melissa Enos said, “Abraham Lincoln once said: ‘I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him’. With that in mind, I would like to read a few excerpts, Continued on next page...

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from the nominations for this recipient: ‘He sets a positive example for everyone around him and has improved not only the school, but especially the community as a whole’. ‘His community spirit and devotion to the school and community is immense’. ‘He is a true student Leader’. ‘His civic responsibility to the two communities is demonstrated consistently as he encourages members … to participate in all of the events, and he has been very successful in doing so.’ And, finally: ‘We’re very proud of the selfless, mature young man that our son has become, and it is humbling to hear that others also recognize him as an upstanding citizen of our community’.”

Andrew is also the President of the D-R Leos Club and a D-R DECA Club state qualifier.

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Civic Legacy Award winner Andrew P. Gagnon IV (center) is pictured with his parents, Andy (left) and Lynne (right).

Rehoboth Family Gives NYC Child a Breath of Fresh Air

Rehoboth residents, Kara Svendson and Timothy Tehan, can’t wait to welcome back their Fresh Air child, Abigail, this summer through The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program. Kara, said, “I think it’s such a wonderful opportunity…I’m passionate about volunteering and that can be hard when you have kids. This is a great opportunity to get the whole family involved. Everyone should consider doing this…it’s a week of your life and there’s so much wonderful potential.”

The Svendson/Tehan family loves taking their 7-year-old, Maura, and Fresh Air child Abigail to free programs like outdoor concerts and magic shows put on by various local libraries, such as the Rehoboth and Seekonk Public Libraries.

The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit agency that has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877.

Each summer, thousands of children visit volunteer host families in rural, suburban and small town communities along the East Coast and Southern Canada.

With your help, we hope to recruit more dedicated volunteers and host families. Together, we can make summer a magical time for thousands of children. More information about The Fresh Air Fund is available at www.freshair.org.

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35 Local Firefighters Graduate State Firefighting Academy

Stow –Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director David C. Evans announced the graduation of the 264th class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s fifty-day Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program on June 15, 2018. “This rigorous professional training provides our newest firefighters with the basic skills to perform their jobs effectively and safely,” said Deputy State Fire Marshal Fournier.

The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), a division of the Department of Fire Services, offers this program tuition-free. The ceremony took place at the Department of Fire Services in Stow, MA.

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The 35 graduates, all men, represent the 22 fire departments of: Avon, Bridgewater, Burlington, Danvers, Devens, East Bridgewater, Gloucester, Hyannis, Marblehead, Milton, Nantucket, Natick, Newton, North Andover, Peabody, Sandwich, Seekonk, Somerville, Truro, Walpole, Watertown, and Westminster.

The guest speaker was Captain Thomas Kenney, a 35-year veteran of the Hyannis Fire Department. He is a rescue team manager with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Massachusetts Task Force 1 and has been deployed to disasters across the United States. Capt. Kenney has written, lectured and trained firefighters on technical collapse rescue. In congratulating the recruits, he introduced them to another of the many different career paths the fire service has to offer.

Today’s Firefighters Do Far More than Fight Fires

Today’s firefighters do far more than fight fires. They are the first ones called to respond to chemical and environmental emergencies, ranging from the suspected presence of carbon monoxide to a gas leak. They may be called to rescue a child who has fallen through the ice or who has locked himself in a bathroom. They rescue people from stalled elevators and those who are trapped in vehicle crashes.

They test and maintain their equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), hydrants, hoses, power tools, and apparatus.

At the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy they learn all these skills and more from certified fire instructors who are also experienced firefighters. Students learn all the basic skills they need to respond to fires and to contain and control them. They are also given training in public fire education, hazardous material incident mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management, confined space rescue techniques, and rappelling. The intensive, ten-week program for municipal firefighters involves classroom instruction, physical fitness training, firefighter skills training, and live firefighting practice.

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Local High School Student Honored with The Sage Colleges’ “Student Sage” Award

During the recent Class of 2019 Junior Awards Ceremony, Caroline Enos, a rising senior at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, received The Sage Colleges’ distinguished designation as a “Student Sage Scholar”. Award recipients are nominated by their high school guidance counselors, teachers or administrators.

Each exemplify The Sage Colleges’ motto, “To Be, To Know, To Do.” Award winners are guaranteed a minimum of $40,000 in scholarship during the four years of study at Russell Sage College or The Sage College of Albany in recognition of their academic achievements and community involvement. Caroline is the daughter of Melissa Enos, Rehoboth and Stephen Enos, East Providence.

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Bridgewater – The following Rehoboth/ Seekonk residents were named to the dean’s list for the spring 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 spring semester.

Students recognized for this honor include: Sara J. Enos, Ethan S. Hobson.

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Students Named to Dean’s List at Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, Mass.—Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the students who qualified for inclusion on the Dean’s List for the spring semester.

A student is placed on the Dean’s List for the semester if an average grade of 3.20 or better is attained, and the student is attending the college full time.

Fitchburg State University enrolls 7,000 day and evening students in more than 50 programs of study. The university was established in 1894.

Students from our area are: Rehoboth: Darien M. Kindberg, Joshua N. Mulligan Seekonk: Perry J. Joubert, Haleigh M. Silva

Students Named to President’s List at Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, Mass.–Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the names of students included on the President’s List for the spring semester.

The President’s List honors students for consistently high academic achievement. A student is named to the list after achieving a 3.75 average in each of three successive semesters.

Fitchburg State University enrolls 7,000 day and evening students in more than 50 programs of study. The university was established in 1894.

Students from our area are: Rehoboth: Andrea E. Duncan Seekonk: Gabriela A. Cabral, Rachel F. Saad

Elizabeth R. M. Oakley of Rehoboth Receives Bachelor of Arts from Colby College Elizabeth R. M. Oakley of School Street received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colby College on May 27, 2018, with distinction in Religious Studies. A 2014 graduate of D-R high School, Elizabeth is the daughter of Dr. Bernard Oakley and Rebecca H. Smith and the granddaughter of Betty Hamilton Smith and the late David L. Smith of Rehoboth. At Colby, Elizabeth became a licensed Elizabeth R. M. Oakley EMT and spent a semester at St. Andrews University in Scotland in addition to completing a double major in Biology and Religious Studies. Elizabeth works for the Massachusetts Audubon Society at Oak Knoll.

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News And Notes From Blanding Library

By Leslie Patterson

Learn the Penny Whistle

Tuesday, July 10th at 1 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 25th at 10 a.m.

Learn to play the penny whistle in a beginner’s workshop where both children (ages 6 and up) and adults will learn the basics of playing. Please call the library at 508-252-4236 to register in advance. You’ll also receive a free whistle to take home, courtesy of the Friends of the Blanding Library.

Learn about local insect species and discover the sounds they make. This interactive program is full of games and activities to help you learn about these amazing little creatures. Presented by Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary. Registration required.

Wednesday, July 11th at 10 a.m.

Author/illustrator Carla Marrero joins us to read one of her "purrfectly" wonderful cat stories (or two?) to be followed by a take-home craft. Registration required.

Not Your Average Story Hour

Special guest and local author/illustrator Nancy Cote visits for a very special story and craft time. Nancy will read one of her great children’s picture books, followed by a take-home craft session.

Registration required.

Smart Robots

Wednesday, July 11th; 6 - 7:30 p.m.

This workshop from the RI Computer Museum aims to explain basic concepts of robotics. Students will learn coding to instruct a simple robot to move objects. Set-up is easy for beginners or challenging for experienced programmers and fun for all. This program is for ages 10 and up. Call the library for more details.

Registration required.

Not Your Average Story Hour Thursday,. July 26th at 10:30

A Visit from Princess Lilly Thursday, Aug 2nd at 10 a.m.

Join author and animal advocate Heidi McKearney and her special needs rescue dog Princess Lilly. Heidi will tell us about Princess Lilly’s journey from Thailand to her new home in Attleboro and show how Lilly’s custom wheelchair doesn’t slow down this joyful dog’s spirit. An inspiring program for all ages; no registration required.

Rockin’ Socks Story Hour

Wednesday, August 8 at 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 12th & August 9th at 10 a.m.

Listen to a cool story or two and create your own sock penguin to take home (no sewing necessary), for kids aged 3-6, older siblings welcome. Registration required.

Tot Time for children under age 3 will continue on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. Registration required for this series.

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Cheryl Bailey from Kindermusik leads the fun with music, movement, instrument play and dancing, for children ages 1 to 4.

Note that space is limited. Please register in advance.

Monday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Create a motorized “rockin’ robot” in this hands-on program for children ages 5 to 11. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Please check with the library for more details about this program before registering in advance.

Not Your Average Story Hour

Wednesday, July 18th at 10 a.m.

Meet Toto the Tornado Kitten, who was rescued by paramedic Jonathan Hall after a tornado in Brimfield a few years ago. Jonathan wrote a book about his adopted kitty and will bring Toto along when he reads from his book at the library. Registration required.

Frog Chorus

Thursday, July 19th at 10 a.m.

This program from Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary in Attleboro will explore the frog’s life cycle and teach how to identify local frogs by their unique calls. Registration required.

Cooking “Rocks”

Monday, July 23rd at 11:30 a.m.

Chef Amanda returns this summer with some rockin’ recipes for appetizers and chocolate truffles to impress your family and friends. This program is for ages 10 and up (adults too). Registration required.

Yoga for Families

Tuesday, July 24th & Friday, Aug. 10th, 10-11 a.m.

This is a free parent-child activity for children from babies up to age 8. It is sponsored by the PACE CCW CFCE Program with funding from the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care.

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Seekonk Public Library Special Summer Programs Make Mine Music!

Thurs, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug 1, 8

For ages 5 and up. Explore the wonderful world of music with this new activity! Each week we’ll listen to music-themed stories, explore music from around the world and make music-inspired projects. Drop in with your SAILS card.

Drop-in Art

July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10 10 am – 4 pm

All ages. Children will discover the ‘artist within’ by visiting the Children’s Room for a different, self-directed art activity every Friday. Activities will include collage, drawing, mosaics as well as other art-inspired activities. All ages. Fridays, June 22 - August 10 “Every child is an artist.” Pablo Picasso

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Yoga for Kids

Tuesdays, July 10 and 17

Ages 6 – 10.. Yoga, meditation and mindfulness for children ages 6 - 10. Taught by Petra Lehman from Create Power Yoga.

Drop in- no registration needed.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Wednesday, July 11

preschool – grade 3 at 3 pm. grades 2 – 5 at 4 pm Tap, shake, drum and play! Kids will learn about, listen to, and then explore age-appropriate musical instruments. A hands-on, music experience. Presented and sponsored by Bravo Musical Instruments in Rehoboth. Registration required.

Lego Club

Fridays, July 13, 27 2 - 3pm

All ages Join other Lego enthusiasts to play, share, create and have challenges with Legos. Bring your own Legos or use ours.

No registration. All ages.

Saturday Morning Storytime Saturday, July 14 at 10 am

Ages birth – 5 years. Stop in for a new “short and sweet” Saturday morning Storytime. Great for adults who can’t attend our weekday storytimes and a perfect format for busy Saturday mornings. Join us! Please bring your SAILS Library Card with you.

Browsing and then selecting books to check out is an important part of storytime for children. Drop in.

Toto the Tornado Kitten

Wednesday, July 18, 4 pm

Hear the story of a 3 week old kitten who was found in a tree, cold and hungry, after an F3 tornado hit Brimfield, MA in 2011.

Jonathan Hall will tell the story of this kitten, later named Toto, and the program will end with a special visit from Toto himself. A feelgood story with a happy ending. No registration required. Drop in.

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Thursday, July 19, August 9 at 6 pm

Families are invited to paint kindness rocks for Seekonk Library’s Kindness Rocks Garden. All supplies provided. Rocks will be painted with messages of kindness and placed in the library’s Kindness Rocks Garden. “One message, at just the right moment, can change your whole day and outlook on life.” For planning purposes, registration is appreciated.

Library Play Date

Friday, July 20, 1 pm

This summer, make plans to get together one Friday per month for a casual ‘Library Play Date’. Parents, caregivers, and children of all ages will get together for a story read by the Children’s Librarian, followed by fun early learning stations, socialization and self-directed free play. This month’s theme: transportation. Drop-in anytime between 1 - 3 pm. Free and open to all. Spread the word!

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Sciencetellers

Friday, July 20, 3:45 pm

Grades K – 3. Are you listening to or starting to read chapter books? Then you should join this new club! Each meeting we will listen to some chapters of a new book and then do a craft or project together. You’ll gets lots of ideas of new books to try! Registration required at seekonkpl.org/children

Fairy/Moss Gardens

Tuesday, July 24 at 3 pm

Grades 3 – 5. Using supplies from nature along with miniature “finds” kids in grades 2-5 will create a moss or fairy garden to take home. Please bring a medium or large sized shallow container.

All other supplies will be provided. Kids may also bring their own special items if they want to include them in their garden. Registration required at seekonkpl.org/children

Mystic Aquarium Traveling Touch Tank Wednesday, July 25 3 pm or 4 pm

Since it’s Shark Week, first hear all about “Amazing Sharks” and see shark artifacts such as a jaw, teeth, fin and shark skin.

Then we’ll explore the traveling touch tank to learn about (and touch!) a lobster, horseshoe crab, urchins, snails, crabs and other shellfish- all right at Seekonk Library! There will be lots of time for exploring and asking questions, too. Space is limited. Register at seekonkpl.org/children

Harry Potter Birthday Party/Trivia Tuesday, July 31 6 pm

Celebrate Harry’s 38th birthday with special treats and a tricky trivia contest! Register a team of 4-6 players at seekonkpl.org/ children or come solo and be placed on a team. All ages.

Minecraft Madness

Wednesday, August 1 at 3 pm

Ages 4 – 10. It’s Minecraft Madness! Join Jungle Jim as he leads young patrons through the magical world of Minecraft using balloon artistry, magic, comedy and improvisation. Younger children are welcome to sit with adults. Drop-in. No registration needed.

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PawSox Night at McCoy Stadium Friday, August 3 at 6pm

The Paw Sox would like to recognize all children who are actively participating in Seekonk Library’s Summer Reading Program by giving them a complimentary ticket to the PawSox game on Friday, August 3. Families are invited to be recognized on the field during a pregame ceremony. To order a child’s complimentary ticket, and to purchase additional tickets, order forms may be picked up in the Children’s Room at Seekonk Library after Friday, July 20. Congratulations to all summer reading participants from the Pawtucket Red Sox!

Tuesday, August 7 at 3 pm

Sciencetellers presents, ‘Wild West: The Mystery of the Golden Piano’. Throughout this absolutely wild adventure story, volunteers from the audience will help explore the fascinating science behind chemical reactions, acids and bases, combustion, air pressure, inertia and more. Don’t miss this classic action-packed western with ‘notes’ of science! Best suited to ages 4-12. Younger siblings welcome. No registration. Drop in.

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz!

August 8 at 3 pm

All ages. Learn about local insect species and discover the sounds they make with Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary’s naturalist teacher, Jeremy Mombourquette.Jeremy will lead this interactive program that includes fun games and activities to connect kids with these often misunderstood and amazing creatures. He›ll even bring an impressive insect or two for up-close observation. After the indoor presentation, we›ll go out into the Meadows to explore the habitats of local insects and have a bug hunt with special bug nets. Drop-in

STORYTIMES at Seekonk Library

Our storytime lesson plans focus on talking, reading, playing and singing — important principles for YOUR child’s language development and reading readiness. Drop-in but please bring your SAILS Library Card so your child may browse, select, and check out books to take home.

Lapsit Storytime

Mondays at 10 am July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 7

For children birth through age 2. This gentle program includes stories, fingerplays, songs, a musical instrument experience and BUBBLES!! Siblings welcome. Drop in with your SAILS library card!

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Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays at 10 am July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7

For children ages 2 – 3. Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, a take-home sheet or activity and yes, BUBBLES!! Siblings welcome. Drop in with your SAILS library card!

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8

For children 3 – 5 years old. Have fun learning and playing at preschool storytime! We listen to stories, sing songs, play games and make art together! Drop in with your SAILS library card!

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The Seekonk Public Library invites you to submit your digital photos of the nature in town for a photo contest hosted by the library. The goal of this project is to digitally preserve Seekonk’s natural spaces and ecology in concert with the existing efforts to conserve the town’s natural beauty. Selected photos will be stored and presented online in a public Flickr to share views of Seekonk’s nature and wildlife, creating a digital walking tour of the preserved spaces in town. Contest began June 23rd, 2018.

The Seekonk Nature Photography contest is open to all photographers, children, families, hobbyists, amateurs and professionals alike. Photos must be submitted electronically by using the entry form on the Seekonk Public Library’s website: www.seekonkpl.org/ naturephotos. Photos must be taken in any of Seekonk’s natural spaces that are open to the public and must feature images of wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, weather, or any other aspect of the natural world.

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Food Preservation: Techniques for Today

Preserving the fresh flavors of harvest season may be even easier than you think. Keep your family recipes, but update the process with the latest tips! Join us at the Seekonk Public Library to learn more at Preserving the Harvest: Modern Techniques on Thursday, July 12 at 6:00 PM. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and is offered FREE to the public. Registration is not required, but preferred.

Join nutrition and food safety educator Kimberly Concra to find out what is new in the world of food preservation. Freezing, drying and canning will all be addressed in this interactive workshop. Come to this program to learn about equipment and current scientific recommendations and receive free recipes.

Kimberly Concra is a licensed nutritionist in Massachusetts and Nutrition and Food Safety Specialist with Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. After a degree in Human Nutrition from UMass Amherst, she worked in public health nutrition for the WIC (Women Infants and Children) Nutrition Program. She has taken the Master Food Preserver Course provided by Cornell University and is a member of the Massachusetts Partnership for Food Safety Education.

For more information, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www. seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@ seekonkpl.org.

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Bill Harley, Jesse Liam Band, and The Moldy Suitcases Concerts

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Seekonk Public Library will bring its annual summer concert series outside to the Meadows with three free concerts open to the public. Join us for the following wonderful performances (rain dates to be determined as needed):

Bill Harley

Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 pm

Join us for music from Bill Harley, award winning author and recording artist for children and families. Recipient of Parents’ Choice, ALA and two Grammy® awards, Bill uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling and family life.

Inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame, Bill tours nationwide as an author, performing artist and keynote speaker.

Jesse Liam Band

Wednesday, July 18, 6:00 pm

Back by popular demand for the Seekonk Summer Concert series, we are excited to welcome back the Jesse Liam Band. Led by a father-son team, this talented group brings a repertoire of top 40 hits that span from the 1960’s through today. Their joy and energy will get you clapping your hands and up on your feet! This event is generously sponsored

by Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

The Moldy Suitcases

Wednesday, July 25, 6:00 pm

Hailing from the Bristol County area, the Moldy Suitcases is a tribute to the underground style of the 1920's. Although the group loves promoting their own quirky originals, they also love to intersperse their set with long-forgotten hits and misses from as early as the 1920s. The Moldy Suitcases believes in music that makes people laugh, dance, and have an all-around grand time.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and enjoy these concerts sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Library (except where noted). In the event of rain, concerts will be rescheduled.

For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@ seekonkpl.org.

Movie Night at Seekonk Library Tuesday, July 17th at 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.

Actor John Krasinski (played Jim in The Office), both directs and acts in this modern masterpiece of horror. The film takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing.

Rated PG-13; 1 hour 30 minutes.

Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130.

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From the State House Representative Steven Howitt Supports Bill to Promote Civics Education in Massachusetts Schools

State Representative Steven Howitt, RSeekonk, is supporting legislation to help students develop strong citizenship skills by expanding civics education in Massachusetts’ public schools.

House Bill 4545, An Act to promote and enhance civic engagement, was approved by the House of Representatives on a 151-0 vote on May 30.

Representative Howitt noted that state law already requires elementary and high school students to receive instruction in American history and civics. This includes learning about the Constitutions of the United States and Massachusetts; the Declaration of Independence; the Bill of Rights; local history and government; proper flag display and etiquette; and the importance of participating in the electoral process.

Under the House proposal, several new civics-related topics would be added to the curriculum, with students learning about the differences between the local, state and federal governments; the roles and responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy; how

to analyze and evaluate written and digital media pertaining to history and civics; and community diversity and historical trends in voter registration and civic participation relative to disenfranchised voter populations.

House Bill 4545 also requires all public middle and high school students to be given the opportunity to participate in a civics project. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) will adopt guidelines to support school districts with the implementation of civics projects, including developing regional or statewide civics competitions to help engage students.

The bill also authorizes school committees to designate student outreach coordinators to work with student advisory committees and keep them informed of the local school committee’s agenda. In addition, the bill requires the Secretary of State to work with the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote an annual high school voter challenge to assist students with registering or pre-registering to vote.

To help fund some of the new initiatives being proposed in the bill, it authorizes the creation of a Civics Project Trust Fund. The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education will administer this fund, which will also be used to support professional development training for teachers.

Representative Howitt noted that the House bill complements the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) ongoing efforts to modify the 2003 Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework by placing a greater emphasis on civics. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is scheduled to vote on the proposed revisions to the framework on June 26.

The Senate passed its own version of the civics education bill on March 22. The House and Senate will now attempt to reconcile the differences between the two bills and reach agreement on a final bill that can be sent to Governor Charlie Baker for his signature.

Representative Steven Howitt Supports Bill to Enhance Veterans Benefits in Massachusetts State Representative Steven Howitt, RSeekonk, is backing legislation to enhance Veterans’ benefits in Massachusetts.

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In addition to doubling state funding assistance for indigent Veterans’ burial costs from $2,000 to $4,000, the bill provides for an increase in the property tax exemption available to Veterans who perform volunteer work for their home community, raising the cap from $1,000 to $1,500. The bill also adjusts the residency requirement for Veterans and surviving spouses to qualify for real estate tax exemptions, reducing the amount of time these individuals must reside in Massachusetts from five consecutive years to two consecutive years.

An additional provision contained in the BRAVE Act gives cities and towns the option to adjust Veterans’ property tax abatements on an annual basis. The amount of the increase would not be able to exceed the cost of living increase for that year, as calculated by the Consumer Price Index.

“As I’ve said before, it is important that our Veterans, who sacrificed with their service for our country, are treated with the utmost respect and honor upon their homecoming,” Howitt said. “I am happy to support this Bill, and continue to be an advocate for our Veterans at the State House.”

The BRAVE Act also updates the current military campaign eligibility for the Welcome Home Bonus, and authorizes the family

of a deceased service member to receive the $1,000 stipend; adds Prisoners of War (POWs) to the list of veterans eligible for a property tax abatement; allows municipalities to designate a spot for veterans parking spots; requires employers to provide employees with the benefit of observing Veterans’ Day; establishes a special commission to study the logistics of exempting veterans from tuition and fees when attending a public university; allows combat medics to use their military training and experience to receive EMT certification in the Commonwealth without having to repeat duplicative classes; requires the Department of Veterans’ Services to maintain and publish a list of law firms and organizations that provide pro bono legal representation for Veterans; allows parents or surviving guardians of Veterans who died in service to the country to receive a real estate credit on their property beginning on January 1, 2019; authorizes recipients of the Bronze Star to be eligible for Bronze Star License Plates through the Registry of Motor Vehicles; and allows qualifying individuals whose vehicles are owned by trusts, partnerships, or corporations to be eligible for Gold Star Family license plates.

The Senate previously approved its own version of the BRAVE Act on May 3. The House and Senate will now look to reach agreement on one final bill that will be sent to Governor Charlie Baker for his signature.

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Ventura Resignation from House of Representatives to Campaign for Bristol Norfolk Senate Seat Jacob J. Ventura (R-Attleboro), a staff member to State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk), has resigned from his employment in the House of Representatives effective today, Friday, June 1, 2018 at 5pm to seek the Bristol Norfolk senate seat this November. Ventura, an attorney, also plans to practice law in the private sector. Resignation from state employment allows Ventura to personally solicit campaign donations, an act he was prohibited from doing while being a state employee under Massachusetts campaign finance and ethics laws. The move also gives Ventura flexibility to campaign on a full-time basis.

“Resigning from the House sends a clear message that I am fully committed to running a successful campaign committed to the voters of my district,” said Ventura. “I will be a full-time candidate, and when elected, a full-time senator that will work tirelessly for the people and communities of my district.”

Ventura worked in Representative Howitt’s office, serving the people of Rehoboth, Norton, and Seekonk from 2011-2013, and most recently from March 2017 to June 2018.

“I’m thankful for the opportunity to have worked with someone

so dedicated to serving his constituents,” continued Ventura, speaking about Representative Howitt. “Together, we have assisted countless people in cutting through state government bureaucracy to solve issues including health care accessibility, connecting veterans and seniors with services such as home heating assistance, as well as working with our local officials to help towns with issues like storm related power outages and school and transportation funding. There can be no better on-the-job training for the senate seat that I’m seeking.”

Ventura attended law school at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia from 2013-2016. Born and raised in southeastern Massachusetts, he is licensed to practice law in California and will be sworn in to the Massachusetts Bar as an attorney on June 12 at Faneuil Hall in Boston.

The Bristol Norfolk district includes precinct 3B and wards 4,5, and 6 in the city of Attleboro, the towns of Seekonk, Rehoboth, Norton, and Mansfield in Bristol County, and the towns of Foxborough, Medfield, Walpole, and precincts 1, 4, and 5 of Sharon in Norfolk County.

Frank Durant Supports Bristol County Agricultural School Workers Members of the Bristol County Agricultural High School Support Association are taking their fight for a fair contract public On June 12, members of the association and their supporters lined Center Street in Dighton outside of the high school’s Board of Trustees meeting and staged an hour-long demonstration spurred by the board’s unwillingness to engage in meaningful negotiations even though the employees have been without a new contract for approximately one year.

Frank Durant, a candidate for Bristol County Commissioner, joined the demonstration Frank Durant said, “I’m here to support Labor.”

“I want to make sure that the rumor going around that there is am attempt to eliminate the union and to privatize these positions is nothing but a rumor. I do not want to see 25 local hired positions outsourced to an out of area worker at the lowest cost.”

“Having served on the Attleboro School Committe, I served on two bargaining committees for contract negotiations. Both talks lasted less than a few months with both sides getting what they wanted. It’s called compromise. I hope to see a Win / Win for both the Workers and the School.”

Keith LePage, president Bristol County Agricultural High School Support Staff Association, issued the following statement: It is unfortunate that we need to demonstrate like this just to get our voices heard. But we will be heard.

The members of the Bristol County Agricultural High School Support Staff Association have been without a contract for nearly a year now and have been negotiating in good faith since last April.

We all care deeply about the success of the students who attend the high school and are dedicated to our jobs.

Every member of our association gives 100 % to the school and is proud to fulfill a unique role in the public school system. Coming out here to protest is one of the toughest decisions we have had to make. We prefer to feel like partners sharing in the school’s success.

We are truly grateful for all the support the public has shown us.

We have tried working with the board of trustees to settle a contract. We have been willing accept some of their proposals, and expected that the board would accept some of our proposals.

Yet, this board has been unwilling to agree to any of the terms that we have proposed. We feel throughout this whole process that the board members have tried dictating instead of negotiating with us, and this is very frustrating.

We are just standing up for what we believe in, and we believe in what we are standing up for. We are looking for a fair contract so we can get past this and focus on our jobs. We no longer want this hanging over our heads.

What the trustees have offered so far amounts to a complete insult to us, especially when other county employee contracts are being settled with wage increases that are nearly double the increases offered to us. All we are asking for is fair compensation that reflects the true value of our work.

We believe that the trustees can make a proper investment in our work. The economy in Bristol County has grown by 3.5 % since last year and is going strong.

The trustees had budgeted more than what we were asking for. Additionally, the trustees have saved money by not hiring a superintendent right away. A facilities manager spot was vacant for six months, and a carpenter foreman opening was vacant for two months. So on top of what the trustees budgeted, they have saved even more money in salaries this year.

We welcome the support of Frank Durant who is running for county commissioner. Standing with us shows that he understands the value of the work that we do and the importance of properly investing in the high school.

We see no justification for how the trustees are treating us. I sure hope they are not going to blame this on the last superintendent since he has been gone for almost a year now. We reset the table not long after his departure. The blame for this stalemate falls on the individuals who are refusing to work with us, and they need to take responsibility for their actions.

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Ryan Callaghan at National History Bee finals in Atlanta Approximately 500 eighth grade students from across the country competed in the National History Bee finals held in Atlanta on June 1 and 2, including our very own Ryan Callaghan. Ryan took a written test and then participated in 4 small group buzzer rounds.

They totaled the scores and Ryan made the cut to move onto the next level of competition the next day. Less than half of the students made it to the next level. Although Ryan didn't make it to the semifinals, he ranked 187 out of 500. Congratulations to Ryan on this impressive accomplishment.

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TLC at Greenlock

TLC at Greenlock The TLC classes went to Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center for a field trip this month. Edith and her talented staff gave an amazing tour of the grounds as well as helped the students groom and walk the horses. Every child also had an opportunity to participate in the activity loop that the horses and riders compete in during their therapies. It was such a great experience for the TLC students and they are excited to go back again!

Beckwith’s Most Amazing Talent Show Beckwith's annual talent show was held in our school cafeteria on May 31st. Eleven acts competed for the title and it was a tough decision for our panel of judges. Caraline Corvi and Juliana Dias, Sarah Lima, Sophia Fiore and Brittany Ferreira, Sebastian Pickford, Sam Brown, Rowan Whittaker, Sarah Simon, Joseph DiGiralamo and Landyn Andrade, Marisa Guertin and Kylie Antonio, Emma Bonin, and Hannah Pratas all delighted the Ryan Rebelo was Master of audience with their perCeremonies for the BMS Talent Show formances. The final results were: 3rd place - Sam Brown rocking out on his electric ukulele, 2nd place - Emma Bonin showing coordination and singing talent performing the "Cup Song," and 1st place - Sophia Fiore and Brittany Ferreira both piano playing and singing to a crowd- pleasing rendition of a Halo/Stay Remix. It was a memorable evening for all involved and a special shout-out to our Master of Ceremonies Ryan Rebelo who kept the evening entertaining throughout the show.

Also, if you missed the show, not only did you miss our student talents but you missed our own Ms. Lopez and her brother bringing down the house with their amazing percussion play! All in all it was a great evening and all the performers should be extremely proud of themselves.

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STEM Race Car Competition

In the nine 8th grade STEM classes this year, students studied transportation technology and following the Engineering Design Process they researched, designed, constructed, tested and evaluated race cars powered by compressed CO2. The testing phase included a double elimination tournament in each class as the cars raced against one another until only one remained. In one class we had a tie and they were declared co-champions.

On June 8 the entire 8th grade assembled in the gymnasium to watch as the 10 teams raced their cars to see who had the fastest car and which team would be crowned the 2018 Beckwith Race Car Champions. As is often the case, things did not go as planned as the first race showed that one side of the two lane race track was not working properly.

Instead of 5 races with 2 cars we had 10 solo races, but it did set up a dramatic finish.

After nine races had been run, the team of Marc Thaler and Caleb Chavez had the fastest time of 1.40 seconds to cover the 22 meter course; that equals a speed of 35.14 miles per hour for those of you doing the math at home. The final team, of Ryan Callaghan and Ben Wheeler, happened to have the fastest time during the class tournaments and looked ready to beat the 1.40s run that stood as number one. As their car crossed the finish line both stopwatches read 1.41 and the team ended up in second place by the slimmest of margins, one one-hundredth of a second.

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Photos of students building their cars and videos of races can be found on Mr. Kenny’s web page beckwithstem.weebly.com or through the Beckwith Middle School page.

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Beckwith Spring Chorus Concert

The annual Beckwith Middle School Spring Chorus Concert was held on Monday, June 4th. Choral students, under the direction of Ms. Lynnette Lopez and accompanied by Ms. Melissa Grossi, performed an exciting program of music which opened with the 8th grade Select Choir's beautiful rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Other memorable selections throughout the night included “If I Only Had a Brain" from The Wizard of Oz, Bobby Day's “Rockin' Robin”, “How Far I'll Go” from the 2016 film Moana, and a medley from Disney's “The Lion King.” Congratulations to all choral students on another wonderful performance!

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Congratulations to Our Eighth Graders!

Beckwith Middle School was so happy to celebrate the success, hard work, and growth of our 8th grade students with family, friends, and staff on June 21st at Francis Farm. During the promotion ceremony, eighth grader Samuel DeMoura led the 8th grade class and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance as well as delivered a heartfelt address congratulating the 8th graders and reflecting on his experience. Members of the 8th grade chorus, led by Miss Lynnette Lopez, sang "We're All in This Together" from High School Musical for the 8th grade class.

Ms. Cathy Edington awarded 8th grader Jacob Greenberg the Williams College Book Award for his outstanding accomplishments. Finally, Ryan Rebelo and Kayley Cronin received the Anthony Ferreira Citizenship Award for outstanding citizenship and contribution to school culture.

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It was a Cold and Rainy Season

In March, with a cold rain falling on the fields, a few Raider boys got together in the gymnasium to start the 2018 season.

After the pitchers and catchers started the tryouts indoors, we caught a few days of dry weather and we were able to take to the field with 26 boys vying for the 15 spots on the roster. When all was said and done and the tryouts ended we had our Beckwith Baseball Team.

As the season started the rain continued to fall but we only had one rain out all year. However, we had so many practices cancelled due to rain that by our third game we had played more games than we had practices. On the field the boys played very well for most of every game but it always seemed like they had one inning when whatever could go wrong did and we would give up 5-10 runs and put ourselves in a deep hole. A couple of other trends emerged that held true for the year; we scored early and we rallied late. We scored in the first inning in 12 of the 13 games that we played, primarily due to Jacob Suprenard leading off every game for the Raiders and scoring in the first inning 9 times, and we had the

bases loaded in the 6th or 7th inning eight different times, but we could only score 6 runs over that span.

On the mound Sam Watts, Ian Papa, Hayden Bessette and Hendrix Pray did most of the pitching with Matt Nadeau, Marc Thaler, Tyler Kindberg and Jacob Suprenard all filling in as needed. Behind the plate Tyler Kindberg threw out 13 base runners which helped the team tremendously by keeping the other team worried about running and getting thrown out.

After losing to Raynham to start the season, the boys got their first win at Seekonk. Here we scored early and we scored in our late rally to take the win 10-6.

A tough loss at Middleborough was followed by a visit from eventual Massasoit League Champions Case where the teams locked up in a pitchers’ duel. Sam Watts, throwing for Rehoboth, went 6 innings with 5 strike- outs and just 1 earned run and the team entered the last inning down 2-3 but, as previously mentioned, one inning did us in as Case scored 6 times in the 7th inning for the win. This scenario seemed to repeat all season long where one inning of bad fielding and a few good hits by the opposing team took away from a close, hardfought game. Against Somerset we gave up 11 runs in one inning and lost 14-7 and against Berkley Sam Watts pitched great again going 5 innings of shut-out ball only to have the team give up 12 runs in the 6th.

When we could avoid that bad inning, the boys played some very good games such as a 12-0 victory at Somerset, a 4-3 loss to Norton, a one-run loss to Bridgewater and a 5-3 loss at Dighton. The loss to Dighton came in our annual night game which once again turned out to be a fantastic night for the players and their families.

The coaches would like to thank all of the players who never let a disappointing record get them down. Every game, win or lose, they came off the field with smiles on their faces and no malice in their thoughts. The players supported each other and avoided the blame game that often befalls teams on losing streaks. While the final record was 3 wins and 11 losses, this team won every day with their positive attitudes. The coaches are excited about Will Kinniburgh and Hayden Bessette hopefully returning next year as 8th graders and we would like to thank the 8th graders who played their final game at D.L. Beckwith: Joe Alves, Reece Cordeiro, Alex Cote, Hunter Haskell, Ryan Hazel, Tyler Kindberg, Ian Papa, Rian Pontes, Matt Nadeau, Jacob Suprenard and Marc Thaler.

A special shout out to Hendrix Pray and Sam Watts who became the first players to be on the team for 3 years in quite some time.

The team would like to thank the administration and the fans for coming out and rooting us on, especially to the Kindbergs for providing personalized team water bottles, Sarah Medeiros, for becoming the

July 2018 team mom bringing gatorade, fruit, and snacks to the games, and a big thank you to our custodians for all of their hard work getting our field ready, it was appreciated.

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the issue with your school. Chances are if your student is aware of the character, other students are too and having a strategy in place can prevent an incident from occurring • Ensure that your children know that they can always come to you or a trusted adult if they have questions or want to talk • Learn about viral trends so that you can stay one step ahead of your teen

June App Update: (From smartsocial.com)

*The following is regarding an online character, not an app: What is the Slender Man? • The Slender Man is a fictional character who originated from a viral internet meme and has made an impact on pop culture • Creepypasta.wikia.com is a website that is home to usergenerated horror legends or images that have been copied and pasted around the internet • The character started as a challenge on a web forum. Users were challenged to photoshop everyday photos to appear paranormal • Within 2 years, the character had become so popular that the creator couldn’t believe how widespread it had become • The character is portrayed as a tall, thin, and faceless man in a black suit • He goes around traumatizing people, targeting children • There is a symbol associated with the character that is heavily used in his depictions • Since the Slender Man isn’t tied to a specific narrative, he can be seen depicted in several video games (like Minecraft and the Slender Man app on iOS) and movies • He can look different depending on the storyteller but he is usually seen in a forest and has long tentacle arms • In most stories, the Slender Man usually has the ability to teleport and children who are targeted by him are driven insane or act on his behalf • The motive of the Slender Man is usually mysterious and vague.

He can either protect certain children like a guardian angel or attack them The Slender Man in the news Two girls allegedly stabbed their classmate 19 times in what investigators described as a sacrifice intended to please Slenderman, which they had discovered on a horror story website. –CBS News [The teen who stabbed a classmate] told police she first encountered Slender Man as a secondary character in a Minecraft video. –NY Mag For whatever reason, Slender Man does seem to have resonated particularly among teenagers; perhaps that’s the demographic most susceptible to scary stories, or perhaps they’re the people frequenting sites like Creepypasta most often. –Washington Post Why should parents care?

• Although he is fictitious, the Slender Man can be very influential • In 2014, two tween girls stabbed a classmate and claimed it was in an attempt to act on behalf of the Slender Man after reading about him online. The girls were tried and convicted as adults • In 2014, a mother reported that her teenage daughter attacked her with a knife and the Slender Man motivated the attack • A few years ago, police reported that a teen had lit their family’s house on fire while their family was inside in connection with the Slender Man • Slender Man is so popular that it has become a common Halloween costume • According to the HBO documentary “Beware the Slenderman”, most American kids know about the Slender Man • There is a horror movie coming out in 2018 about the Slender Man which will increase his popularity What can parents do?

• Talk to your children about the Slender Man and ask them whether or not they know about him. Ensure that your children know that he is not real • Teach your students about urban legends and how to decipher what is fake from what is real • If your student talks about the Slender Man, consider discussing

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you have climbed, day by day, and step by step, a metaphorical mountain representing your middle school experience. Like many hikers, I am sure you faced challenges, setbacks, and rough terrain. I am sure you felt exasperated at times. There were probably moments of frustration- a low test grade after studying for hours, a consequence that you did not think you deserved, a hard time with a friend.

I’m also sure that on the trail to eighth grade you met some great people; you no doubt encountered markers and signs that helped you along the way; and I’m sure you were awed by outlooks and the occasional waterfall. Now that you are on the peak, enjoy the view and appreciate your accomplishment.

And it is your accomplishment. Because it isn’t the trail markers, the park rangers, the fellow hikers, or the gear that gets you up the mountain. It is only determination, persistence, and effort that moves your feet each step of the way.

You have climbed this mountain but there will be more mountains to climb. Use this experience to prepare yourself for the next hike. Remember to pack well, follow the signs, and learn from past mistakes. Most importantly, remember to enjoy the journey. Smell the pines; listen to falling water; and take in every view whether it is a rocky outcrop or a gray jay nesting on a branch. Though the peak inspires us, the journey changes us. John Muir once said, “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”

The paved trails are boring.

It has been a pleasure being your principal- best of luck in high school and all your future endeavors.

A Day at Hornbine School

The Hornbine School was restored during Rehoboth’s 325th.

The first visitors, Mrs. Johnson’s fourth grade class, spent their day at the Hornbine School on May 26, 1968.This year is the 50th year the school has been open to the public.

Help us celebrate Rehoboth’s 375th by visiting. The School is located at the corner of Baker and Hornbine Roads. Hornbine School is open to the public each second and fourth Sunday in June, July, August and September from 2 to 4 pm. We have many picture albums, scrapbooks and displays to view.

We will set up “Old Fashioned” games at Frances Farms on Saturday, July 21st as part of Rehoboth’s 375th Celebration. Bring your children.

To learn more about the Hornbine School visit our web site at http//hornbineschool.tripod.com/index.htm or you can google “hornbineschool”.

If you’d like to donate pictures and other information about any of Rehoboth’s closed schools, please call Dave Downs at 1-508222-7326.

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Martin Messages

Students of the Month for May and June Kindergarten:

Mrs. Miguel: Luca Fournier and Shelby Schenck Mrs. Archambault: Olivia Ouellette and Ethan Wagner Mrs. Churchill: Mikaela Campbell and Makayla Miller

Grade 1:

Mrs. Sloat: Jackson Baldassi and Olivia Arrigo Mrs. Maynard: Carina Zorra and UtKarsh Patel Mrs. McCaffrey: Levi Odle and Emma Rego Mrs. King: CJ Potter and Jacob Salois

Grade 2:

Each year the Third Grade Students from the Palmer River School enjoy a spring day at The Hornbine School. On the day of their visit, the school bus stops several hundred feet from the school.

The children get off and walk to the school yard. The teacher rings a hand bell as the students line up outside the door.

Mrs. Braganca: Charlotte Audet and Calia Lander Mrs. Andrews: Anna Carlson and Cari Hendricks Mrs. Steitz: Rylee Ashley and Max Taubenfeld

Grade 3

Mrs. Hopkins: Brody Richards and Lucas Zonfrillo Mrs. Bahry: Colin Lush and Casei Lantagne Ms. St. Jacques: Andrew Salois and Sadie Henriques

Grade 4:

Mrs. Balasco: Brody Sollitto and Taylor Stevens Mrs. Carvalho: Collin Amaral and Alisha Anderson Mrs. Sceeles: Noah Bator and Adrianna Bessette

Grade 5:

Mrs. Cetenich: Juliet Provost and Sophia Machado Mrs. Medeiros: Owen Fiske and Marcelo Vieira Mrs. Soderlund: Jon Tawa and Nate Boudreau-Faria Mrs. Koehler: Adriana McShane and Emily Prew

Then everyone settles down to listen to Frances Megan Jones (left). Frances has lived on Hornbine Road in Rehoboth all her life and attended the school with her brother. Francis explains what life was like for her and her family. She walked to school on a dirt road which would turn to mud in bad weather. Frances Megan’s mother started the fire and carried a pail of water to the school each day. Everyone drank from the same pail.

Palmer River Students Take a Field Trip to Hornbine School

G.R. Martin School 3rd Graders Continue Boston Museum of Science Sleepover Tradition

The Martin School 3rd Graders recently spent the night at the Boston Museum of Science. This is field trip has been a tradition for Martin School 3rd graders for the past 25 years. The students are able to tour the museum without public crowds, view an opening show that demonstrates various scientific principals, attend an indoor lightning show, see an Omni movie, observe constellations in the planetarium, take part in Science activity led by a museum staff member and sleep over with their classmates! The trip has become a favorite Martin School memory for all students.

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CONGRATULATIONS DRRHS CLASS OF 2018!

Madison Agresti Alison Ainley Matthew Allard Cassondra Almeida Megan Alves Isaac Amaral Aaron Andrade Britney Araujo Hailey Jade- Araujo Alexander Aucoin Noah Avila Nicholas Ballirano Samuel Bartlett Michael Bellamy Benjamin Benevides Jake Benevides Mary Bent Emily Berube Casey Bingham Katelyn Borges Sydney Borrello Jacob Bourgault Francisco Xavier Barnes Bianca Cabral Emily Cabral Nathan Carriero Caitlin Carro Kirsten Chambers Kyla Chandler Jason Charbonneau Myles Chase John Chrystie Owen Conti Andrew Copponi Tyler Correia Bradford Costa Justin Crooks Holly Croome Courtney Cross Patrick Crowley Angelina Curtis Meredith DeCoste Raven DeFreitas Joel DeLeon Kelsey DeMello Maya DeSousa Cameron Delaplain Colby Deschenes Heather Devolle Madison Dewey Samuel DuBois

Jaiden Dumont Emma Dyson Suzanne Elalami Tyler Ellinwood Christopher Estes Nicole Evans Jillian Faria Aidan Farrelly Joshua Favali Vanessa Fernandes Delia Ferreira Madison Ferreira Michaela Ferreira Benjamin Francis Jean Francis Benjamin Fredette Zachary Freitas Kyle Frias Logan Garrahan Avery Gellerson Terrance Gilmore Joel Giroux Preston Gomes Emily Greenberg Kyle Grilo Jenna Hagaman Emily Hall Alec Hart Kerrin Hollis Jacob Holme Andrew Horowitz Hannah Howard Maggie Hoye Mallory Humphreys Dorian Hunt Maryssa Hunt Mia Iodice David Joachim Michael Joachim Dalton Johnson Taylor Johnson Megan Kelley* Grace Kimmell Tara King Benjamin Kinniburgh Alexander Klinkhamer Jacqueline Kucia Sienna Kulpa Quentin LaChance Aaron LaPointe Andrew LaPointe

John-Paul Landry Michelle Landry Paul Landry Andrea Lawler Ryan Lawn Andrew LeBlanc Nicholas Ledoux Emily Leonard Matthew Lobao Robert Loewen Riley Lopes Alexis Lovell Cassidy Luthi Peyton Maccarone ^ Mark Marino Jason Martins Angelica Martins Aidan Mazagonwalla Caitlin McCarthy Casey McKeon Alyssa Medeiros Celina Medeiros Collin Medeiros Jaime Medeiros Joseph Medeiros Andrew Joseph Melanson Chad Mello Megan Mello Brielle Michener Dennis Monteiro Zachary Morrow Samantha Morton Noah Monroe Brian Murphy Sarah Northup Dyson Novo Miranda James Nunes Kimberly O’Connell Kyle O’Connell Ian O’Hern Patrick O’Malley Kendra Oliveira Garrett Parquett Amber Parks Ryan Paulhus Tyler Payson Hannah Peixoto Zachary Pereira Christopher Perreira Rachel Perry Hannah Philip

Charles Pike Amber Pimental Christopher Pires Calli Pratt Timothy Pray Noah Rapoza Bailey Rassol Rebekah Rebello Joseph Reed Kassandra Reese Emily Reid Erin Reilly Jack Reposa Ethan Ricker Ryan Ricky Claudia Riva Jacob Rogers Nathan Rogers Jefferson Romano Zachary Rosato Dezmon Rose Eveline Rossi Franceska Rudolph Thomas Savary Gillian Shea Lindsey Silvia Steven Silvia Paige Smiley Holly Snow Ryan Sousa Aodhan Stansfield Emily Stevens Seven Stott Ian Sullivan Allisen Swisher Joseph Szeliga Jaime Tansey, II Samuel Taraian William Taylor Lauren Tejada Emma Thompson Jeffrey Tran Grace Tremblay Destiny Vieira Christopher Wheaton Matthew Wilcox Grace Wilson *Valedictorian ^ Salutatorian

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2018 Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Junior Book Awards

Junior Book Award Winners On June 14th, 2018 Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School recognized the following student’s at the Junior Book Awards.

College Book and Recognition Awards: Boston College Book Award- Erica Duncan; Boston University Book Award- Samantha Leandro; Brown University Book Award- Emma Wheeler; Clarkson University Leadership Award- Connor Glynn; Clarkson University Achievement Award- Maxwell Kimber; Elmira College Key AwardMary Pimental and Bianca Cambra; Fairfield University Book AwardSarah McNaughton; Harvard University Book Award- Kathryn Poole; Lasell College Book Award- Jenna Barros; Mount Holyoke Book Award- Abigayle Lizotte; Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Award from Chatham University- Sadie Pratt; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal- Benjamin Herman; Rochester Institute of Technology Computing Medal- Matthew DaCosta; Rochester Institute of Technology Innovation & Creativity Medal- Sean Collins; Sage Student Book Award- Caroline Enos and Christopher Hoskins; Smith College Book Award- Lara Little; Springfield College- Matthew Moura; St. Anselm’s Book Award- Matthew McNaughton; St. Lawrence University Book Award- Meghan Downs; St. Michael’s College Book Award- Haley Croke and Alex Martinho; University of Rochester: Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award- Thomas Brown; University of Rochester: George Eastman Young Leaders Award- Colton Travis; University of Rochester, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony- Julia Iwaniec; University of Rochester: Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology- Mya Beausoleil; William and Mary Leadership Award- Jillian Wilson; Yale University Book Award- Jillian Hughes Association Awards: Civic Legacy Award- Andrew Gagnon IV; National Commended Scholar Recognition- Sean Collins and Kathryn Poole; The President’s Award for Educational Achievement- Samuel Garcia Dighton- Rehoboth Regional High School Awards: CTE Awards: Automotive- Reis Foley; Carpentry- Savion Bellamy; CulinaryMary Pimental; Drafting- Matthew DaCosta; Early ChildhoodKassidy Gaugreau; Machine- Zachary Lyne; Marketing- William Camara; Television- Owen Arden Dean’s Award-Shea Sherman Scholar Athlete Awards- Jillian Hughes and Connor Glynn Scholar Performing Arts Award- Sierra Candeias Scholar Visual Arts Award- Abigail Behm Assistant Principal’s Award- Isabella King The Principal’s American Citizenship Award- Karlie Cadorette

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Dighton Rehoboth Honors Seniors at Annual Celebration of Excellence

Over 68 members of the Dighton-Rehoboth’s senior class received scholarship money at the school’s annual Celebration of Excellence, held Wednesday, May 30, at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School. In addition, the school’s annual department awards were given to the most deserving student in each discipline.

Dighton- Rehoboth’s academic medalists will have their names added to the school’s Academic Hall of Fame: Art: Hannah Howard and Quentin LaChance Helena M. Kennedy Medal (Business): Megan Kelley Science: Charles Pike William Grover Medal (Social Studies): Kirsten Chambers Elinor Smith Mathematics Medal: Sydney Borrello Music Medal: Eveline Rossi Margaret Kammerer Halliwell Medal (Foreign Language): Sienna Kulpa

English Medal: Kirsten Chambers Physical Education Medals: Grace Tremblay and Kyle Frias Phoenix Award (Guidance): Noah Avila The following students received Outstanding Performance Awards for their work in the following vocational pathways: Carpentry: Steven Silvia Drafting: Aodhan Stansfield Early Childhood Education: Michaela Ferreira Marketing: Celina Medeiros Machine Technology: Benjamin Benevides TV Production: Tyler Ellinwood The salutatorian of the class of 2018 is Peyton Maccarone.

The valedictorian this year is Megan Kelley.

The Beatrice Kammerer Award, given to a senior who best exemplifies honesty, humility, responsibility, and consideration of others, was awarded to Joseph Reed.

The John A. Berger Award, given to a senior in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program who has shown the most improvement, was awarded to Patrick O’Malley.

The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators Award, was given to Samuel DuBois.

The Nathan Lawrence Medal , given to the most outstanding student in the CTE program, was awarded to Samuel DuBois.

The James Frates Medal, awarded to a senior National Honor Society (NHS) member who best exemplifies the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, was given to Kyle O’Connell.

Owen Conti received the Principal’s award in recognition for outstanding contributions to the school and Emily Greenberg and Emily Leonard received the President’s Award for showing commitment to academic excellence. The Robert T. Roy Medal, awarded to the most outstanding We want parents to give their children member of the senior class, was awarded to Megan Alves.

All members of the National Honor Society (NHS) were designated as such by Compare what you have now to our: wearing the ceremonial white cord and tas• smaller class sizes • farm setting sel. These students have been recognized for their excellence in academics, in their • gardens • Audobon sanctuary time at Dighton- Rehoboth. They have also • language programs been recognized for their outstanding lead• karate • fine arts program • music ership skills, their service to others, and their outstanding character. The following NHS • 2 acre facility • accredited members of the Class of 2018 are: • International teacher programs Megan Alves, Aaron Andrade, Nicholas Ballirano, Sydney Borrello, Caitlin Carro, • private kindergarten Kirsten Chambers, Owen Conti, Colby Deschenes, Madison Dewey, Samuel Du• Centrally located to Seekonk, Dighton, Rehoboth, Bois, Nicole Evans, Emily Greenberg, Alec Attleboro, Norton, Taunton, Mansfield and Easton Hart, Maggie Hoye, Mia Lodice, Megan Kelley, Jacqueline Kucia, Andrea Lawler, • After school programming (7-8) years old with tutors, Emily Leonard, Peyton Maccarone, Celina painting, cooking, music, dance Medeiros, Brielle Michener, Noah Munroe, Kyle O'Connell, Garrett Paquette, Han• Summer programming for up to 8 years old. nah Peixoto, Hannah Philip, Charles Pike, Calli Pratt, Joseph Reed, Emily Reid, Jacob Rogers, Lindsey Silvia, Ian Sullivan, Emma Thompson Dighton- Rehoboth hosted graduation on Friday, June 1, 2017 at 6 p.m.

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Tri-County RVTHS Graduates 2018

Tri-County RVTHS Graduates 2018 Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School officially gave 208 diplomas to the Class of 2018 during the school’s 39th graduation ceremony held on Sunday, June 3rd, at 12 p.m.

Joining Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray at the stage were School Committee Chair Steven Trask, of Franklin, School Committee Vice Chair David Bento, of Medfield, Principal Michael Procaccini, Vocational Director Jean George, Director of Special Education John Martin, Class Valedictorian Jeffrey Blenkhorn, of Medway, Class Salutatorian Carolyn Kiely of North Attleboro, and Class President S. Alexandra McDonald of Seekonk.

“Our graduates will take different paths after graduation today,” Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray said. “Whatever path you choose after today, I hope that you take with you the skills you have learned from your academic and vocational teachers over the past four years. Continue to work hard, be passionate, be humble and remember to thank your parents or other extended families for their help in your success today.”

During his valedictory speech, Blenkhorn asked his classmates, “Are you prepared for what’s ahead?”

While the future always holds some level of uncertainty, Blenkhorn said, the key to success is preparation, as inventor Alexander Graham Bell once pointed out. “Like Bell, all of us desire to succeed,” Blenkhorn said. “Are you prepared? The answer is yes.

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With the skills and knowledge you have gained during your time at Tri-County, all of us have the tools to succeed.”

During the ceremony, several students found out they received scholarships and tool awards totaling $76,000 that were available only to Tri-County students. Similar to scholarships, tool awards are given by local businesses, civic organizations and families to aid students entering the workforce with the purchase of tools of the trade.

One of the biggest scholarships given out at graduation was the Dean College scholarship given annually to one Tri-County graduate. Jayme Martello, of Franklin, has been awarded a $33,000 tuition scholarship to Dean College for the 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years/8 semesters of attendance at Dean College. This is the twentieth year that Dean College is awarding the scholarship to a Tri-County Regional student.

Congratulations to the Class of 2018.

Graduates from Seekonk: Alexis Chapman, Jacob Dezotell, Julia DiPietro, Armen Eghian, Austin Freitas, Correy Hammond, Lacey Ibello, Seth Lomas, Ethan Mace, Joshua Matson, Sydney McDonald, Tyler Mello, Thomas Moreshead, Eric Poncin, and Caitlin Tavares

St. Mary Academy - Bay View Celebrates Its 142nd Commencement

On the evening of Monday, June 4th, 2018, the 104 members of St. Mary Academy - Bay View’s Class of 2018 donned white robes, gloves and caps, and were awarded their diplomas at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, RI. This marks the 142nd commencement ceremony since the Academy opened in 1874.

Members of the Class of 2018 have enrolled in an impressive array of colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and Australia, including Cornell University, Baylor University, New York University, Syracuse University, Berklee College of Music, Boston University, University of Southern California, Villanova University, University of Wisconsin, Tulane University, Providence College and Salve Regina University. This year the class earned a total of $11,019,136.00 in merit scholarships for colleges and universities (for four years).

The following list represents local members of St. Mary Academy - Bay View’s graduating Class of 2018, including the academic and character awards bestowed at the Senior Awards Ceremony, “Parents Night," and at the Athletic Banquet. Membership in the Rhode Island Honor Society and the National Honor Society is also indicated.

The Class Of 2018 By City And State National Honor Society * Rhode Island Honor Society Massachusetts: Rehoboth, Kari Perez *

Bay View Celebrates the Class of 2022 as They Move Up from Eighth Grade to the Upper School

East Providence, RI – The culminating event for St. Mary Academy - Bay View Middle School students is the Eighth Grade Moving Up Day. It marks their readiness to move on to ninth grade in the Academy’s Upper School. This year’s Moving Up Day celebration took place on June 5th and featured a Mass and an awards ceremony.

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The Highest Academic Average Award is the top academic honor that a Bay View Middle School student can attain. It is traditionally given to the student who has achieved the highest academic average in the eighth grade class. The student must have consistently maintained academic excellence in all of her classes and her work must reflect an in-depth understanding and appreciation of even the most complex material. This year, Faith Blais (Woonsocket, RI) met the requirements and received the award.

The following local students graduated from St. Mary Academy - Bay View eighth grade on June 5, 2018: Rehoboth, MA: Abbie Green-Sermak; Jia Weingard Seekonk, MA: Jane Maciel; Margaret Mahoney

Bay View Announces 2017-2018 Underclassmen Awards

On May 16th, 2018, St. Mary Academy - Bay View held its annual Underclassmen Awards Day, honoring the academic achievements of the members of the freshman, sophomore and junior classes.

The awards are based on academic and personal achievement and are given out in three categories: Junior Book Awards - given out by colleges and universities, Academic Awards and Special Recognition Awards - given out by St. Mary Academy - Bay View faculty. This year, St. Mary Academy - Bay View has been honored by fifteen institutions of higher learning to award our students this prestigious recognition.

The following is a list of our Junior Book Award winners from our area: • Hannah Nadeau - The College of the Holy Cross Book Award • Courtney Anderson - Brown University Book Award • Casey David - University of Virginia Book Award The following is a list of our Academic and Special Recognition Awards: Science: Hannah Nadeau, Second Grant at the Rhode Island State Science and Engineering Fair for her project entitled "The Effect of Hand Sanitizer on the Growth of Bacteria on Pig Skin."

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History Under Our Feet

Wednesday, July 18 at 11am

Join Archaeologist J. Kevin “Quack” Quackenbush at Seekonk Human Services for a hands-on discussion of archaeology and the ancient peoples of Massachusetts and the surrounding areas. Quack, as he prefers to be called, is an avocational archaeologist as well as a former Trustee at the Massachusetts Archaeological Society and chairman of their MAS Education Committee. He comes not with just knowledge but actual ancient artifacts primarily from the New England area, and many are marvels to see! Lunch will be chicken, veggies &

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TRIAD: Until Help Arrives Wednesday, July 25

1pm—3pm, lunch served at 12:15pm Thomas M. Hodgson, Sheriff of Bristol County is pleased to announce a new program entitled, “Until Help Arrives”. This is a two hour course that provides participants with basic skills to keep people with life threatening injuries alive until professional help arrives.

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Lunch will be chicken parm for $3. Advanced sign up is required for this activity and lunch payable in person.

Podiatry Clinic

Dr. Alan Lechan Wednesday, July 18; 1pm—3pm

Dr. Lechan is out of Fall River, Mass but will be coming to Seekonk Human Services to perform a Podiatry Clinic. Appointment is required for the Podiatry Clinic. Please call 508-336-8772 to schedule your appointment. Items needed are insurance cards with your doctor’s names, date of last doctor’s visit, summary of last visit, and list of medications. *Please check with your insurance regarding co-pays.

Southcoast Wellness Van

Wednesday, June 13; 9am to 12pm Free Health Screenings 1. Cholesterol 2. Blood Pressure 3. Blood Sugar Testing 4. Tetanus Vaccines 5. Pneumonia Vaccines 6. Quit Smoking Education

Brown Bags July 25th

Brown Bag drop off will be from 9:00am—11:00am and pick up at the center will be 11:15am to 12pm.

Basic Beginners Sign Language 10am—12pm

This is a signed English class. You will learn words, sentences and choruses.

Class will start June 4th to August 8th from 10am to 12pm. Books will be available for purchase at the first class for $6. Please contact Nancy Smutek to sign up for class or if you have any questions, 508-336-9547

Guided Meditation

July 2nd & 16th; 11:00am - 11:30am

This 30 minute group will offer participants the opportunity to take part in a guided meditation. Each month will have a different theme where the meditation will focus on topics like relaxation, happiness, healing, and more. No experience required just a willingness to give it a try. People who regularly use meditation can find benefits including improving their physical, mental and emotional health.

Tech Time

Wed, July 11th; 2pm-4pm

Students from MTTI in Seekonk will be coming to Seekonk Human Services on the second Wednesday 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.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed., July 18; 9:00am-10:30am

Seekonk EMT will be performing our blood pressure clinic! This is a first come, first serve basis. Come on down and get your blood pressure checked.

Podiatry Clinic

Dr. Alan Lechan Wednesday, June 13th; 1pm - 3pm

Dr. Lechan is out of Fall River, Mass but will be coming to Seekonk Human Services to perform a Podiatry Clinic. Appointment is required for the Podiatry Clinic. Please call 508-336-8772 to schedule your appointment. Items needed are insurance cards with your doctor’s names, date of last doctor’s visit, summary of last visit, and list of medications. *Please check with your insurance regarding co-pays.

Let’s Learn Together!

Siri, Google, Cortana & More:

Assistants at Your Service Wednesday, July 25, 2 PM Now all of us can have a personal assistant ready at our call - on our phones. Come found out how these personal assistants can make using your phone easier. Librarian Michelle Gario will lead this 90 mi-nute class.

Bring your phone; please make sure your phone is fully charged or bring your cable and charger with your device. Contact the Senior Center to register.

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Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, June 20; 9:00am—10:30am

Seekonk EMT will be performing our blood pressure clinic!

This is a first come, first serve basis. Come on down and get your blood pressure checked.

Chair Yoga

Mon & Wed 10am - 10:50am

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 for the Needy Mondays at 12:30pm

In our Knitting Club, our exceptional volunteers give their time to knit for those in need. The items are donated to Citizens for Citizens Inc., who then distributes them to needy families in Seekonk and other surrounding communities. Free yarn is available at Seekonk Human Services to all club members.

Zumba

Mondays at 1pm

Melissa Nelson will be instructing. Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance. This is fun way to burn calories and stay in shape.

Nutritional Meals

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30am

Seekonk Human Services offers nutritional meals for $2 each.

The menu will be available at Seekonk Human Services. Sign up is required for this as the meals are brought in from an outside agency.

Bingo Update

Thursdays at 1pm

BINGO cards will be sold from 12pm until 12:45pm on Thursdays. BINGO will start promptly at 1pm. No tickets will be sold after 12:45pm. Thank you!

Silver Sneakers

Tues. & Thurs. 10am - 10:45am

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

Wednesdays At 1pm

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

Cribbage

Thursdays 1pm to 3pm

Cribbage players wanted! Come drop in on a Thursday afternoon and play cribbage.

Advanced Floor Yoga Fridays 9am - 10am

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 a truly a practice for all and will leave you feeling energized and centered. Class is $5.

Tai Chi

Fridays 10:15am – 11am

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!

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Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, July 12th at 9:30am

Toti’s Restaurant 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.

Women’s Brunch

Thursday, July 19th at 10:00am

KP Diner, Rt 44, Rehoboth 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.

Balance -- Memory -- Weight

Three of the biggest problems for senior citizens are poor balance, memory loss and the inability to loose excess weight. Using the Wii Fit Plus program on a regular basis can help you with all three of these things. Exercise is not always easy and sometimes it hurts. This is a painless and fun way to exercise. I would love to show you how this program could help you. Contact Nancy at 508-336-9547

Seekonk Senior Shopping Day

By GATRA (800) 483-2500

Tues 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.

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 4:30pm and 6:00pm Monday through Friday, and between 9am and 6pm on Saturday.

Making a Reservation: Make your reservation Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Dial-A– Ride Service Area: The Seekonk Dial-A-Ride service takes riders to the following towns ON LY: • Rehoboth • Plainville (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • Attleboro (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • North Attleboro (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • East Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence (Mon., Wed., & Fri.)

2018 TRIPS

Theatre By The Sea Wednesday, July 18th

Depart: 10am Return: Approximately 6pm Cost: $72 per person (driver gratuity included) MAMMA MIA! Prepare to have the time of your life at Mamma Mia! Sophie, a 20-year-old bride-to-be, is on the search for her father. After reading her mother’s diary, she discovers there are three potential suitors. Unbeknownst to her mother, Donna, Sophie invites each of them in hopes of having one of them walk her down the aisle. As the big day draws near, surprises abound with old flames and old friends. MAMMA MIA! is packed with 22 ABBA hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me,” and “The Winner Takes It All.” This worldwide megahit will have audiences shouting “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” more! Lunch will be at Bistro by the Sea. Trip sign up and 50% deposit is due at the time of sign up in person, no phone call sign ups.

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Mystic Seaport

Tuesday, August 7th

Depart: 9:15am Return: Approx. 5pm Cost: $68 per person (driver gratuity included) Relive the 19th century as you explore Mystic Seaport with Seekonk Human Services & Bloom Tours. The Museum is filled with exhibits that display the history of the maritime life, ship carvings, and vintage photography. Make sure to visit what is deemed the “Crown Jewel” of Mystic Seaport, the Charles W. Morgan. This ship built in New Bedford in 1841 is America’s last surviving wooden whaleship. Our day will begin with a guided cruise on the Liberty.

After the cruise you are free to enjoy all that Mystic Seaport has to offer. You will have time for lunch on own and shopping at Olde Mystic Village. Stop at the Preservation Shipyard and Shipsmith shop before departing. Trip sign up and 50% deposit is due at the time of sign up in person, no phone call sign ups.

Sock Hop at the Log Cabin Thursday, September 20th

Depart: 9:30am Return: Approx. 5pm Cost: $97 per person (driver gratuity included) Rock ’n’ Roll is here to stay! Remember when you couldn’t wait to get home from school and dance in your living room to “American Band Stand”? We will have a dance floor so you can put on your dancing shoes and “dance the day away!” All your favorite dance music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, from The Twist, the Stroll and Watusi of the 50’s and 60’s to the Disco sounds of the 70’s! Guaranteed to have you on your feet OR dancing in your seat!! Wear your poodle skirt and join in on the fun! Your buffet menu today

will consist of Rolls and Butter, Chopped Salad, Clam Chowder, Grilled Marinated Sir-loin, Stuffed Haddock, Baked Potato, Seasonal Veggies & complimentary glass of wine. Save room for ice cream! *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 508336-8772. Please utilize the Knights of Columbus parking lot first**

Friends of Friends Sponsor 22nd Silver Tea

Friends of Friends sponsored the 22nd Silver Tea at the Seekonk Senior Center for 100 Seekonk residents, 75 yrs. and older. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal prepared and catered by Young’s Catering in Seekonk. The oldest senior Marilyn Teddy received a beautiful floral arrangement from President of Friends of Friends Edith Krekorian.

Marilyn Teddy receives her floral arrangement

Seniors at the Silver Tea

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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

The COA will be closed July 4th Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July

Now Accepting Food Donations Trap/Neuter/Release Program

RAA provides a Trap/Neuter/Release Program (TNR) in the Town of Rehoboth.

The group had a very productive year in 2017. The total number of cats and kittens helped through the TNR program was 145 of which 70 were adopted or in foster care.

Rehoboth Animal Advocates, Inc. (RAA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization relying on donations, fundraisers and dedicated benefactors. RAA is committed to the care and support of abandoned and neglected animals, and to the assistance of shelter animals. Fundraising is a priority to cover the expense of cages, food, supplies and neutering.

Core Class

Tuesdays at 2:00pm

The class will be taught by Karen Damiecki. Karen is our Yoga instructor. All are welcome to join the class.

This class is designed for those who want to increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance using light weights, low-impact cardio, a resistance band, balls and chairs. Below are some of the benefits of the class: • Renewed energy and endurance • Enhanced flexibility and balance • Decreased joint and back pain • Better circulation • Reduced depression and anxiety • Improved sleep • Lower blood pressure • Improved cognitive skills

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 will donate the items to Sturdy Hospital.

We are looking for children’s print fabric donations. We will be making pillowcases for Sturdy Hospital. In lieu of the plastic “Personal Belongings” bag, the pillowcase bags are given to the kids coming in for

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

Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

surgeries, sleep studies, etc., to put their stuff in, and they get to take it with them when they go home.

We are also looking for yarn donations.

We will be making chemo hats and infant hats.

COA Corner Gert’s Café

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

Knitting and Crochet Group Fridays at 10:00 AM

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.

Mondays at 12:00 PM

Ladies Sewing and Quilting Guild

Soup’s On

This is our charitable sewing group.

We will still be making pillowcases, baby blankets & quilts. No experience necessary.

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

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

Serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes for $2.00 donation with choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra $.50 and coffee for $.25. Start your day off with home style breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up with 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.

We will have Dollar Store Bingo sponsored

by Marion Manor. Cost $3.00 donation.

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings

Our town of Rehoboth nurse, Jamie, will be available for blood pressure and glucose screenings. Please contact the COA 508252-3372 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.

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

Men’s Morning Coffee

Get in the grove if you like dancing.

Everyone is welcome to try out some steps.

Cost is $3.00 per class.

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

Tuesdays at 2:00pm

Fridays at 9:00 AM

Card Games

Calling All Card Players Mondays 9:30 AM - Cribbage Wednesdays12:30 PM - Hi-Lo 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. Old and new students are welcome. Come in and have fun painting.

Core Class:

This class is designed for those who want to increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance using light weights, low-impact cardio, a resistance band, balls and chairs. Cost $3.00

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. Cost $3.00

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.

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Meals on Wheels

and other important information that could benefit you, your family or friends.

The Best Is Yet to Come

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 from 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 be deciding whether to buy medication, pay bills or food for the table – Call Bradley Marshall to discuss areas of help he can assist you with.

Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – State Fuel Assistance applications for 2017-2018 winter season is now closed to all new applications. The Good Neighbor Program has also ended it’s grant program at this time. 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.

Please contact Bristol Elders at (508) 675-2101 for information.

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.

Senior Citizens Club

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.

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 & Benefits

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

Important Information About Joining Activities

Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities have participant signup sheets. 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,

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

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Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

Reasons to make use of your SHINE advocate for assistance in finding the appropriate Medicare supplement for you when you are retiring and joining the Medicare ranks.

Scams and other Insidious attempts to steal your money and future are happening more and more and primary targets are Seniors.

You’ve Worked Hard for the Money — Now Protect It!

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We must educate ourselves about the ways of scammers to protect ourselves and those we love. Phone scammers use several scams, such as the Grandparent Scam, the Computer Software Scam, and the very popular, “You’ve just won!” To handle these scam calls, do not pick up the phone. Let your answering machine take a message and then delete it. If you pick up, never send money. Instead, pause before doing anything. Then, call a loved one to get their opinion, check with your bank, or phone the IRS directly to check on your status. Unfortunately, many older Americans send money right away when this happens to them.

Also, please be aware that Medicare has begun to mail out new Medicare cards that no longer show your Social Security number. This is good news! It helps protect you. However, senior citizens may not know this. The bad news is that scammers are pretending to be from Medicare to get their private information.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, was on June 15, which aimed to promote a better understanding of this type of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness. Financial elder abuse can take many forms, from IRS and Lottery scams to theft of money by trusted people. However, financial is only one form of elder abuse happening daily. Other types include physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect.

The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a resource center at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. They provide resources to educate people about all types of elder abuse, including information and resources to help detect, intervene, and prevent abuse. Two fact sheets, Scammed? Now what… and The Grandparent Scam, provide scam information. Training resources on elder abuse are also available. Visit NCEA’s website to learn more about protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your community from elder abuse. Also if you feel that you may have been a victim of abuse you can also call the Outreach Person – Bradley Marshall – at the Rehoboth COA for assistance – 508-252-3372.

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IN MEMORIAM Marshall E. Fisher, Jr.

Nancy (Greer) Leggat

Marshall E. Fisher, Jr., 94, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was the husband of Virginia M. (O’Neil) Fisher, to whom he was married for 67 years. He also leaves 2 sons, Kenneth Fisher and his wife Nancy, Stephen Fisher and his wife Maureen, four grandsons, Nathan, Brendan, Jonathan, and Neil, and one great grandson, Lucas, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Marshall was born and grew up in Rumford, RI, and Marshall E. Fisher, Jr. was drafted by the US Army , where he fought with the 683rd tank destroyer battalion, surviving the battle of the bulge in WW2. He was a proud veteran.

Marshall built a house and made his home in Rehoboth in 1956, where he was an active member of the community, serving the town as a selectman and then treasurer.

Marshall worked as a manager of a finance company, owner and operator of Gin’s coin op Laundromat in Seekonk, and then owner and operator of Fisher’s Feed store in Rehoboth. He often said that this was his favorite job. He was a man who loved his town, his family, and his work. He had a smile for everyone who came through his door. He will be missed.

Nancy (Greer) Leggat, 89, of Seekonk, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the loving wife of the late Donald B. Leggat. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. Greer & Mary E. (Johnston) Greer.

Nancy was a long time parishioner of St. Martin’s, Pawtucket and, after the merge, Church of the Epiphany. She was very active in both churches as Nancy (Greer) Leggat a member of the choir, a member of the St. Martin’s Booster Club, a member/Clerk of the Vestry, and a volunteer at the Food Pantry at St. Martin’s and the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Rumford. More recently, Nancy served as a Greeter, was a member of the “Fabulous Friday Folders” and one of the founding members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Epiphany.

As a professional, Mrs. Leggat was the Administrative Director of the Brown University Family Care Center at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital. She was also the Executive Secretary of the Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians, a role she greatly enjoyed and continued for several years after her “official” retirement from Memorial Hospital.

She leaves her three loving children: Robin J. Grant & her husband Raymond of Seekonk, David S. Leggat & his wife Judy of Lebanon, PA, and Carol A. Robitaille & her husband Joe of Seekonk.

Cherished grandmother of Caitlin E. Grant of Providence, Raymond J. Grant, II of Boston, John A. Grant of Seekonk, Adalia C. DiFabio of Harlem, NY, Frances A. DiFabio of Harlem, NY, Greer E. Leggat of Lebanon, PA, and Nathan J. Robitaille of Seekonk.

Her Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm in Church of the Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford. Burial will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to Hope Hospice, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www. jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

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Rehoboth

Christopher P. Mills, 29, of Rehoboth passed away June 14, 2018.

Roberta G. Record, age 71, died unexpectedly at home in Rehoboth on June 20, 2018.

Seekonk

Paige Marie Keefe, infant daughter of Kevin and Corissa (Comstock) Keefe of Seekonk, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018.

Adele E. Bourque, 88, of Seekonk, MA, passed away with her family by her side, Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Nancy (Greer) Leggat, 89, of Seekonk, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Gilbert W. Lenney Gilbert W. Lenney, 91 lifelong resident of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Gilbert was born in New Bedford and was a son of the late Roy and Beatrice (Lamontagne) Lenney.

Gilbert served his country honorably in the US Navy during World War II. He was a bus driver for GATRA and also worked as a mechanic at his family’s business Ralph’s Truck and Auto Body for many years until his retirement. Gilbert enjoyed going out to eat, traveling in his younger years and working on his property. He enjoyed keeping busy and was always on the move.

His family wishes to acknowledge the kind and compassionate care provided to Gilbert by the staff of Beacon Hospice, as well as his home care givers, Ann Matera, Dora Espinosa, Maria Gonclaves and Ralph Goff, Jr. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor Goff of Rehoboth and many nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Clarence Lenney and Doris O’Donnell.

His graveside service with military honors was held on Monday, June 11, 2018 in St. Francis Cemetery, Taunton.

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(Family Features) Summer and cherries seem to go hand-in-hand, and using fresh fruits can help boost seasonal food and drink recipes.

Whether you use them as a snack, as a special ingredient in recipes or to inspire new dishes, Northwest-grown sweet cherries are one delightful way to celebrate the summer season.

Many grocery store shelves are full of these sweet, seasonal treats. Ripened on the tree and generally harvested, packed and ready for sale within just one day, it can be difficult to find a fresher summer fruit.

Cherry recipes can be enjoyed outside the summer months, too – simply rinse, pack and freeze an extra bag or two of cherries to harness the sweet flavor and health benefits in your appetizers, desserts and sweet or savory sauces throughout the year.

Impress your guests this summer with this ice-cold Cherry Lavender Spritzer. Or try Roasted Cherry Sauce for an accompaniment to your favorite barbecued meat, as an ice cream topper or paired with a cheese plate; it’s one way to have everyone asking for more.

Find more recipes and cherry tips at nwcherries.com.

Cherry Lavender Spritzer

Servings: 6 4 cups pitted and halved Northwest sweet cherries 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lavender 2 tablespoons sugar 6 Northwest sweet cherries with stems 6 sprigs lavender blossoms In small saucepan, combine cherries, water, lavender and sugar.

Heat mixture until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool completely. Strain and reserve liquid.

For each drink, combine 4 ounces cherry-lavender mixture and 4 ounces crushed ice in tall 12-ounce cocktail glass; top each with club soda. Garnish each drink with one cherry with stem and one sprig lavender blossoms.

Variation: To make alcoholic version, shake or stir strained cherry-lavender mixture and ice with 9 ounces vodka. Strain into 8-ounce martini glasses, top each with club soda and garnish each with one cherry with stem and one sprig lavender blossoms. our 12 Ft

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Place in oven and roast until cherries start to release juices and become soft, about 10 minutes. Cool before serving.

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Steamed little necks, sausage, chourico, hot dog, sweet potato, white potato, onion, corn-on-cob, topped with a baked stuffed lobster Market Price

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WANTED

Garden and yard decorations wanted. Call Debbie at 401632-3602.

Wanted: Flower vases. Please donate. I can pick up. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

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) 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.

CASH for Diabetic Test Strips. 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 M. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565.

FOR RENT

For Rent: 1 Bedroom Apt., 1st floor, gas heat, no utilities, sun room, quiet neighborhood, call for info. 401-433-0871.

Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries. Now accepting new members. Call Arthur 401-831-0561 or 401-433-0209 for more information.

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.

PIANO LESSONS: ALL AGES. South Seekonk. Half hour sessions $15. Thirty-five years teaching experience. Beverly Rathbun, 481 County Street, Seekonk MA. 508-336-0799.

VACATION RENTALS

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: Pearl Lake Rd in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Minutes from New Hampshire attractions: Sugar Hill, Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; sleeps 6, fireplace, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, kayaks or just R&R. Booking now for summer getaways: weekly $600 and weekends $250, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.

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For Sale: Record collection, 78 RPM, NOT VINYL, 1940 era, swing, big band, $150, Carol 508-252-6338.

Yard furniture for sale. White, round glass table with 4 matching chairs - $49. Brown round glass table with 4 matching rockers - $69.

2 white folding chaises - $35 each. Call 401-301-0505.

PARTY RENTALS

PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks for sale or rent for $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350.

20x20 Tent package includes tables & chairs $250. Setup included locally. Call early for reservation. Dan 401-255-1072.

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Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday parties, Family Reunions, Club/

Custom Pav ing Residential • Commercial • Industrial

Driveways • Decorative Stone • Seal Coating

SUMMER SPECIALS! • Specials on Sealcoating and Lockstone Driveways • 10% Disount on All Driveways

(508)222-0133 Licensed Insured • Free Estimates

St. Michael, Azores Ponta Graca (Portugal). Pristine 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR & laundry. Linens provided.

Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck. Near golf courses, beaches, and more. $500 Weekly. Call 401-480-0374 or 508-3368432.

GENERAL SERVICES

CM House Cleaning Services. Experienced, dependable. Flexible, efficient, affordable. Weekly, biweekly or monthly. Excellent local references. Please Call Marilyn 401-497-8770.

Reiki Healing Services - People and Animals, Classes: Reiki Healing Services for people and animals. Reiki is a holistic natural, safe healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, removes energy blockages. Reiki classes available. www.rockstarreiki.com or 401-314-0680.

FREE HENNA With EYEBROW THREADING: CALL OR TEXT 508 369 8797. KINDLY MENTION THIS AD. 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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CATEGORY

COMPANY NAME

PAGE

Art Supplies/Framing

Gregory D. Dorrance, Co.

54

Farm

Souza Family Farm

7

Artist -Crafters

The Cottage Studio

38

Fence Installation

Fence Tech

42

Attorney

Donald E. MacManus, Attorney

42

Fence-Sales/Serv.

Foxx Fence

34

Attorney

Laurie P. Mullen

21

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones Financial

10

Attorney

Law Office of Luke P. Travis

43

Flooring - All Types

Custom Linocraft

14

Auto Body

Tri Star Autobody, Inc.

44

Flooring - All Types

Earle Dias Interiors

45

Auto Parts

Northeastern Auto Supply

81

Flooring - Wood

David J. Ledoux Hardwood Floors

13

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

3

Fuel - Oil

Al’s Quality Oil Co.

47

Automotive

Yankee Auto Electric

32

Fuel - Oil

E & V Oil Co.

96

Autos/We Buy

Car Connections

34

Fuel - Oil

Pricerite Discount Heating Oil

60

Bank

Coastway Community Bank

27

Fuel - Propane

Dupuis Oil

30

Baseball - Professional Pawtucket Red Sox

30

Funeral Home

Family’s Choice Cremation, Inc.

88

Bike Shop

Your Bike Shop

51

Funeral Home

J.H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home

89

Building Contractor

A.M. Carpentry

35

Funeral Home

Silva Funeral Home

89

Building Contractor

M.G. Salois Construction

55

Glass Fabricator

Bill Lizotte Glass & Aluminum, Inc.

87

Camp-Basketball

One On One Basketball Camp

51

Golf Cars

New England Golf Cars

18

Carpet Cleaning

Earle’s Carpet Cleaning

64

Hair Salon

Snipits

9

Carpet Cleaning

M & S Carpet & Upholstery

34

Health & Fitness

Bliss Life Yoga & Wellness

54

Child Care

Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center

78

Health Care

Community VNA

86

Chimney Services

Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 60

Heating & A/C

LS Heating & Air Conditioning

62

Church

Holy Cross Church

35

Heating & Air

Taylor Heating-Air Conditioning

61

Cleaning Service

Debbie’s Cleaning Service

42

Heating Service

Larry’s Heating & A.C.

11

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

61

Home Improvements

Horner Millwork

20

Concrete Contractor

American Form Corporation

52

Home Improvements

Remodelers Outlet

50

Construction

G CAP Construction

65

House Cleaning

MJ Cleaning

13

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

7

Insurance Agency

Frazao Insurance

6

Credit Union

Community & Teachers Credit Union 49

Insurance Agency

Smith Insurance Group

49

Dance Studio

Lisa Miranda’s Dance Studio I

75

Irrigation

Lisco Irrigation

68

Dentist

David C. Zaluski, D.D.S.

56

Junk Removal

AOL Enterprises

32

Dentist

Dr. Wassouf D.D.S.

73

Kitchen/Bath Design

Infinity Kitchens

8

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

96

Landscape Service

Green Care Landscaping

28

Dentist

Frank P. Casarella, DMD Dentistry

19

Landscape Service

Holden’s Landscaping

31

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

59

Landscape Service

Kimmell Landscaping, LLC

20

Dentist

Romani Orthodontics

5

Landscape Service

Lawnscapes

45

Dentist

Tourister Dental Associates

9

Landscape Service

Oakhill Landscape

53

Superior Lawn Care

68

Dog Grooming

Groom & Style

56

Landscape Service

Dog Services

Canine Mastery, Inc

22

Marble Fabricators

Star Marble & Granite

46

Electrician

Greaves Electric

46

Martial Arts

USA Karate

72

Electrician

James Tavares Electric

65

Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho

74

Electrician

Neal Bellavance Electric

52

Mosquito & Tick Control ohDEER

87

Entertainment

Rehoboth 375th Anniversary

36

Music

Bristol County Fifes and Drums

58

Excavating

MJD Excavating, Inc.

43

Nail Salon

Perfect Nails & Facials

57

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New/Used HomeGoods New Too You

63

Real Estate

Maria Correia, Realtor

6

Nursing Homes

Waterview Villa

84

Real Estate

ReMax Rivers Edge

27

Orthodontics

George Family Orthodontics

70

Real Estate

TK Real Estate Brokerage

59

Orthodontics

Romani Orthodontics

5

Real Estate

Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker

18

Painting Contractor

Advantage Painting

14

Remodeling

Batty Construction

71

Painting Contractor

Arruda & Son Painting, Inc.

12

Restaurant

Boneyard Barbecue & Saloon

90

Painting Contractor

Cronan Painting

22

Restaurant

iAlive Restaurant

91

Painting Contractor

EZ Painting

94

Restaurant

La Collina

90

Painting Contractor

Iachetti Painting Company

44

Roofing Contractor

B & R Fournier Construction, Inc.

22

Painting Contractor

Lundco Painting LLC.

57

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

56

Painting Services

KGM Painting & Wallcoverings

47

RVs and Campers

Camping World

95

Paving Contractor

All Phase Asphalt Driveways

80

Seafood Market

Digger’s Catch

62

Paving Contractor

Custom Paving Company

92

Septic Inspections

Pro Inspection Services

94

Paving Contractor

Gem Paving & Seal Coating

26

Septic Systems

Bay State Sewage Disposal, Inc.

55

Paving Contractor

Mohegan Seal Coating Co

45

Septic Systems

Croome Sanitation, Inc.

60

Paving Contractor

Ryan Asphalt Paving

67

Septic Systems

Fisk Contracting Co.

15

Pest Control Services

Bi-State Pest Control

43

Septic Systems

Soares Sanitation Pumping, Inc.

46

Pharmacy

Anawan Pharmacy

49

Septic Systems

Town Sanitation

64

Physical Therapy

Personal Best Physical Therapy

69

Septic/Trash Removal

A. Viera Disposal

47

Plastering & Painting

David Laurino - Plastering

64

Stump Removal

Viking Stump Removal

23

Plumbing & Heating

Sine Plumbing & Heating

71

Trash Removal

Cleanway Disposal & Recycling

74

Plumbing & Heating

Vintage Plumbing & Heating

16

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

16

Powerwashing

East Bay Pressure Wash

16

Tree Service

Choate Tree Service

66

Private School

St. Cecilia’s School

77

Tree Service

Heritage Tree & Arborist Services

12

Private School

St. Margaret School

79

Tree Service

Seekonk Tree

65

Real Estate

Aubin Realty

33

Water Treatment

Olde Colony Clean Water. Inc

28

Real Estate

Century 21 - David Smith

15

Water Treatment

Water Filter Company, Inc.

11

Real Estate

Denise Clegg, Realtor

8

Zoo

Southwick’s Zoo

32

Real Estate

Marcel Robert / Tirrell Realty

48

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