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Letters to the Editor... The letters in this section and opinion articles do not reflect the views of the staff of The Rehoboth Reporter. It is not our intent to take sides on any issues, but to present all arguments from all points of view. If your point of view is not represented on an issue, it is only because you have not voiced your opinion. Let us hear from YOU!

In 2019, the Town of Rehoboth rejected an FY20 assessment presented by the DR School Committee at three separate Town meetings. With the School Committee and Administration unable to develop a budget that would pass approval by Rehoboth, the district fell into DESE oversight and Rehoboth was ultimately required to pay more than was approved at Town Meeting. By withdrawing Rehoboth K-8 from the district, the taxpayers of Rehoboth will, through Town meeting, have final say over the Palmer River and Beckwith budgets, likely preventing a drawn-out battle over the budgets of these two schools in the future. BUT: - The DR School Committee is still in control of the High School budget. The FY20 situation could play out again over just the high school budget. That being said, the goal of the current SC and Administration is to prevent any repeat of this debacle by working diligently to present an annual budget for the entire district that is affordable to both towns as we did for FY23. - The cost of running the K-8 on our own could exceed what we can afford anyway. Even though we have the “final say”, we may not be able to fit the K-8 budget into our town budget while keeping the services we have now. - Everything could work out perfectly and Rehoboth will be able to achieve financial savings while at the same time giving our kids a better education than they are getting now. The point is we don’t know the full extent of the consequences of a withdrawal. The cost of the unknown is too high for me and what WILL happen is that a community that has grown together for my entire lifetime, and long before that, will be torn apart. We are, and have been for decades, DR. I also question why a mailer came to my house claiming that we pay for 65% of Dighton’s schools, when I know this to be untrue. Is it because the juice isn’t worth the squeeze? Is the price of this control more than we can afford, requiring misleading language to get a passing vote? Why not be straight-forward about what this vote will achieve and what it will not? Because NO ONE knows if this will achieve a cost savings. The only thing we know is it will achieve the ability to veto a K-8 budget via Town Meeting. To me, the solution to our control problem is what it has always been. Vote in elected officials who will listen to and act for their constituency. If you are worried about losing control, get out and vote in every town election. Vote for candidates who will follow the will of their constituents. Question candidates endlessly. Show up at School Committee meetings and question the budget. Run yourself if there are no better options. But don’t vote to withdraw K-8 and expect it to be a fix. I didn’t expect to be against this withdrawal. But after serving on the School Committee for a year and understanding the budgeting and assessment processes, I do not think that K-8 withdrawal is right for our town. It could very well be the cause of problems we cannot even foresee, and certainly is not a silver bullet that will solve our financial woes. And in case it isn’t clear, Rehoboth will always be mandated by the state to pay more toward our schools than Dighton is, whether we are in a district with Dighton or on our own. The “wealth factor” does not just apply to regionalized school systems. Please, please, please come to the Special Town Meeting on August 6 at 1 PM – listen to the debate, hear the implications, and VOTE as if the future of the community you love depends on it. Don’t regret not having a say in the future of your home and wishing you had done more. Sincerely, Victoria Silvia

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Business Directory......................68 Church News..............................48 Classifieds...............................67 Club Announcements.................24 Events....................................34 Farm & Garden.........................64 Food & Dining..............................62 Letters...................................5 Library...................................... Blanding.......................38 Seekonk.......................39 Obituaries................................65 People.....................................31 Rehoboth COA............................52 Rehoboth Ramblings..................7 Rehoboth Town News.................8 School News..............................54 Seekonk Human Services..........50 Seekonk Town News...................18 Sour Grapes...............................55 Sports..................................60 State House................................44

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K-8 Withdrawal

I would like to correct some miss information that has been put out there. In parentheses are quotes from our regional agreement (July 1, 1987). “ The agreement entered into pursuant to CHAPTER 71 OF General Laws of Massachusetts, as amended, between the towns Dighton and Rehoboth, hereinafter referred to as member towns, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as hereinafter set forth. In consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, it is HEREBY AGREED as follows” (1st page) “The foregoing Amended Agreement was duly accepted and approved (1) by vote of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional District School Committee, duly adopted at a meeting said committee, duly called and held on February 12, 1987; (2) by vote of the Town of Dighton duly adopted under Article 10 of the Warrant at its town meeting duly called and held on May 4, 1987; and (3) by vote of the Town of Rehoboth duly adopted under Article 3 of the Warrant at its town meeting duly called held on June 22, 1987 (14th page) “Section IX-Withdrawal of Elementary Grades K -8 A. Vote Required All of the member towns of the District shall resume jurisdiction over the education of pupils in grades Kindergarten through eight, inclusive, residing in their respective towns if any member town, by vote at annual or special town meeting, votes to resume jurisdiction over the education of pupils in grades kindergarten through eight, inclusive, residing in such town and follows the procedure hereinafter set forth.” (9th page) We do not need Dighton to agree, they already have, just as we have. The Regional Agreement will answer many of your questions. Go to the Town’s website, click on Boards and Committees, scroll to K-8 Withdrawal Study Committee. Another document dated April 16, 2015 sent to our regional School Committee from The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, addressed to David Katseff and Chris Andrade who were on our regional school committee then. “RE: Unilateral Withdrawal of Dighton or Rehoboth Grades PK-8 I had a conversation with Chris Lynch at DESE yesterday. She recently met with Jeff Wulfson and DESE legal counsel regarding the current language in the Dighton- Rehoboth Regional Agreement. That is, the issue of whether either Dighton or Rehoboth are able to unilaterally withdraw from the grades PK-8 region. The bottom line answer is a qualified “YES.” That is, the basic intent of this language is acceptable to DESE.” Again refer to our website, this document is posted.

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My son and I had the privilege during the fall of 2021 to attend the Seekonk Citizens Police Academy (held for the first time in over 20 years). The classes met weekly over the course of twelve weeks. During that time there was both classroom teaching and many hands-on experiences (including participation in a mock active shooter scenario). We learned so much during these classes and have been able to share some of these experiences with both friends and family since that time. I have always had utmost respect for the police but now have even greater insight into some of what their job entails. Kudos to the police officers of Seekonk who do an outstanding job to serve and protect the citizens of Seekonk during this most difficult time. Carol Masterson

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Rehoboth Ramblings by Leslie Patterson

By the Sea: A Vacation in a Day When is a day at the beach not exactly a day at the beach? What is it about being near the water that we so enjoy? For Sharks! Stinging jellyfish! Rip currents! Horseneck Beach has been me it’s not the mid-day sun, which I can’t tolerate any more, but closed temporarily for all these in recent weeks. I wasn’t there at later in the day, I enjoy the feeling of being somewhere so different those times, though I have been on the beach when the lifeguards geographically, even if it’s just 45 minutes away, like a vacation in made everyone leave due to a possible storm that never appeared. a day. It’s the fresh sea breeze, a wide and long expanse of sand Last year we saw what we thought might be a Portuguese man mirrored by a wide sky, the hypnotic sound and sight of the surf, the o’war lying on the beach (the tentacles can still sting apparently) call of sea birds, the dunes with their beach roses, and just seeing but it turned out to be the remains of a balloon, which we retrieved a great diversity of people all enjoying themselves. for the trash. Folks, please don’t bring balloons to the beach. They Speaking of the sea, Newport, which calls itself the City by the will inevitably get away and into the water and some poor sea Sea (as if it’s the only one), seems to have as many tourists as creature will ingest it. I have not seen any sharks and would like to ever, but for me it remains a prime spot for a mini-vacation in an keep it that way. Though since I only go wading, not swimming, if afternoon. This year the kite festival in July was somewhat disapI’m attacked by a shark we’re all in trouble. And rip currents can pointing. There were lots of kites but we didn’t see any events such be very dangerous indeed. as the contests in past years where you could watch synchronized Fogland Beach in Tiverton is a much calmer place. It’s actukite flying (very impressive). Still, Brenton Point is always enjoyable ally a cove-like body of water where the Sakonnet River flows into and I never tire of gawking at the mansions on Ocean Drive. A nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t really want to live there. the sea. The main threat here seems to be getting clobbered by a passing windsurfer, though I haven’t actually seen this happen. There are usually half a dozen of these strong-armed surfers skimming the water near the swimming area. I can see the attraction. The last time I was there the wind was too strong to keep an umbrella up. At this point, I’ve given up on getting a huge beach umbrella to stay up in the sand and have settled on simply holding up one of those big golf umbrellas, which works very well for shelter on the beach. Another purpose an umbrella serves is info@southcoast-benefits.com protection from sea gulls. Last year at Horseneck a gull swooped down and ripped a Serving Southeastern MA & RI peanut butter sandwich right out of my hand, clipping my thumb in the process. Since their specialty is stealth attacks from above, the umbrella trick works well. My daughter always laughs when I say that coming from the Midwest, I used to think sea gulls were exotic creatures. Once you see them hanging around restaurant dumpsters, they don’t have much glamour. In mid-July at Horseneck, we saw a pipNo beating around the bush! Best prices to fit your budget. ing plover mother guarding three little chicks. They were awfully close to where people were sitting. Though most people were not Services: Garden rototilling, shrubs/hedges removed, small land paying any attention, I was afraid that someclearing/overgrown area cutbacks, Brook/Stream clean outs. one would accidentally step on one of them. The piping plovers do seem to be reboundPoison Ivy removal. Don’t forget the plant beds that need reshaping ing, which is good. Time to watch my favorite and new mulch. Hedge & grass cutting schedule is full. short Pixar cartoon on Disney Plus. Simply called “Piper” it’s an animated five-minute feature about a mother sandpiper trying to teach her chick how to catch his own food. OK, it’s not a documentary, but it is just so cute I keep returning to it as a pick-me-up. On the next beach visit, we saw least terns in the roped off area. The parent birds were flying around frantically chasing gulls (them again!) away from the terns’ nests. It looked exhausting.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Desk Hello All ~ I hope you are enjoying your summer! A friendly reminder, real estate taxes were due Monday, August 1, 2022. You may process your tax payment online @ https://www.invoicecloud. com/rehobothma, drop them off at town hall (340 Anawan Street) in the outside drop box (24/7), drop off at the Collector’s Office (hours Monday-Thursday 8-4 and Friday 8-Noon) or mail to Treasurer/Tax Collector via US Post Office ~ thank you. If dropping off in the outside drop box, please make sure you put your invoice and payment in a sealed envelope to the attention of Treasurer/ Tax Collector. Thank You!

Upcoming Saturday, August 6, 2022 Special Town Meeting Rehoboth K-8 Withdrawal

The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen voted to hold a Special Town Meeting on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Francis Farm Community Complex – Museum Building beginning at 1:00 PM to discuss and vote on the withdrawal of the Rehoboth K-8 from the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. Voter check-in will begin at 12-Noon at the Francis Farm Museum Building – 27 Francis Farm Road. For information on the upcoming vote, please check your warrant, which was delivered on July 20, 2022 or the K-8 Withdrawal Study Committee’s webpage located on the Town Website, which provides more information on the matter for the

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voters of Rehoboth to review prior to Town Meeting. The website can be found at https://www. rehobothma.gov/k-8-withdrawal-study-committee . The K-8 Withdrawal Study Committee’s Informational Sessions can be viewed online @ https://www.rehobothma.gov/k-8-withdrawalstudy-committee/pages/meeting-videos or on your local cable TV Channel 9 - Rehoboth TV. To determine the viewing schedule for the 7-212022 informational meeting from the K-8 Study Laura Schwall Committee, please see Program Guides Channel 9 at www.RehobothTV.org – K-8 Withdrawal Advisory Committee 7-21-22 and for viewing the 7-26-2022 D-R Regional School Committee regarding the K-8 Withdrawal airing on local cable Channel 15, please see Program Guides – Channel 15 for viewing times available for the 7-26-2022 D-R School Committee meeting. The school committee meeting also airs online on the “On Demand” website @ www.RehobothTV.org – Choose “On Demand” - Choose: D-R School Committee Meetings – Select - 7-26-2022 – D-R School Committee Meeting or direct link @: https://www.rehobothtv.org/ ondemandPlayer?ShowID=3858 We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming August 6, 2022 Special Town Meeting. You should have received your Town Meeting warrant, from the Board of Selectmen, by July 20th. If not, please call the Town Clerk’s Office 508-252-6502 – X-3109, 3112 or 3110.

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Voter Options Upcoming Fall Elections: 9-6-2022 State Primary and 11-8-2022 Gubernatorial/ State Election Important State Primary Deadlines:

• Voter Registration Deadline: August 27, 2022 • Vote by Mail Application Deadline: August 29, 2022 @ 5:00 PM • In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline: September 2, 2022 @ 5:00 PM (By appointment only) • In-Person Early Voting @ Francis Farm Museum: August 27 - September 2* • Election Day Polling Hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM As a registered voter you have several ways to participate in the fall 2022 elections, Vote by Mail, Vote In-Person Early or Vote on Election Day. Fall Elections are Tuesday, September 6, 2022 and Tuesday, November 8, 2022. For the upcoming State Primary Election, September 6, 2022, a voter who is NOT registered in a political party MUST specify the party ballot type of choice on the application to vote by mail or in person voting (early or on election day). Therefore: We are unable to process applications for Unenrolled (commonly known as Independent) voters who do not select a party ballot type on their application. Unenrolled voters who select a party

August 2022 The Reporter ballot type do not become registered in that party - they remain Unenrolled / Independent voters. Voters who are registered in one of the 2 political parties (Democrat, Republican) MUST take that party ballot and are NOT given a choice of ballot type, as per MGL.

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Verify your party enrollment: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx To change your party enrollment, go to www.RegisterToVoteMA. com or stop by the Town Clerk’s Office prior to the voter registration deadline of 8-27-22 for State Primary and before applying for a mail in ballot ~ thank you.

Who is on the 9-6-2022 Ballot?

were sent to all Registered voters; as required by the Massachusetts Legislature through the newly voted “The 2022 Votes Act”. PLEASE NOTE – The Rehoboth Town Clerk’s Office did not mail the postcards. The postcards were mailed by The Secretary of the Commonwealth - State Elections Office as directed by the Massachusetts House and Senate in the June 22, 2022 election reform law signed by the Governor titled “The 2022 Votes Act”. In addition to the required State mailing of the Vote by Mail postcard applications, the Votes Act also makes several temporary changes made during the pandemic permanent in voting law. The new law makes the absentee voting process and early voting by mail process consistent and requires the mailing of the Vote by Mail postcard for all State Elections.

*Vote Early In-Person – In-Person Early Voting @ Francis Farm Museum – 27 Francis Farm Road

On Ballot: Representative in Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Governor›s Council, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Commissioner. Sample Ballots are available on Town Clerk’s Website @ https://www.rehobothma.gov/town-clerk/pages/electionsvoting-links Choose Democrat or Republican Sample Ballots to view.

Dates: Saturday, August 27 – Friday, September 2, 2022 Voting Hours: Saturday 8/27-10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Monday-Thursday 8/29-9/1 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Friday 9/2 8:00 AM-12-Noon Friday 9/2 12:00-Noon – 5:00 PM – By appointment only – Absentee Ballot - In-Person Voting.

Vote by Mail - Deadline for application to be received at Town Clerk’s Office Tuesday, August 29th at 5 PM

27 Francis Farm Road – Museum Building – Polls Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. All absentee and mail-in voting ballots must be received at the Rehoboth Town Hall (340 Anawan Street/Route 118) – Ballot Drop Box by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in order to be counted. Thank you for voting!

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2022 Street Listings Are Available

If you would like a copy of the 2022 Street Listings, there is a charge of $15.00. You may order one online @ https://www. invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs; request a copy by mail, drop box outside of Town Hall-340 Anawan Street or visit us at the Clerk’s Office. If paying by check, please make your check payable to: The Town of Rehoboth ~ thank you.

2022 Dog Tags – Now Past Due

I am pleased we have registered 1,860 dogs so far this year, unfortunately, we still have 452 dogs that remain unlicensed; 219 more than in 2021. In January we provided every household a copy of the dog license registration form (2022 Census mailer) so they could register their dog prior to the April 1st annual deadline. We sent dog owners two reminder post cards and two reminder letters, offered dog owners a 60-day grace period prior to assessing the $15 late fee/dog and notified dog owners of the $25 non-criminal citation and certified mail fees in last month’s reminder letters. Please license your dog as soon as possible to avoid further action involving the Animal Control Officer. The State authorizes all Animal Control Officers to fine delinquent dog owners $50/day until they renew their dog’s yearly licenses. Please do not let that happen to you. We understand the past year was difficult for residents to get their dogs vaccinated due to the Town having to cancel their rabies clinics due to the Pandemic; however, we did hold the rabies clinic with Seekonk in March of this year and owners of all unlicensed dog were notified of the rabies clinic by our office. If you are one of the 300 dog owners (452 unregistered dogs) who received reminder postcards and letters, please register as soon as possible either by mail, stopping by town hall to drop off your payment and valid rabies certificate or by paying online at: https://permiteyes.us/rehoboth/publichome.php Please let us know if your dog is ill and can’t receive a rabies

shot, has passed away or moved. We will not know unless you notify the Clerk’s Office 508-252-6502 x-3109, x-3112 or x-3110 ~ thank you. Unfortunately, if we do not hear from you or receive your dog’s license renewal, we are required by law to charge not only a $15 late fee for each unregistered dog, but file non-criminal citations of $25 plus certified mail charges. Spayed/Neutered dogs are $10 each; not Spayed/Neutered are $20 each. If you are over 70 years old, registration fees are waived; however, you still must keep your dog’s rabies vaccinations current and register your dog every year. Thanks so much for renewing your dog’s 2022 license as soon as possible.

School Residency Forms

As we prepare for the upcoming School Year (2022-2023), the Clerk’s Office, in both Dighton and Rehoboth, have received numerous phone calls regarding the School District’s residency forms requiring the member town’s Clerk sign off on the residency forms. That requirement was eliminated by the District effective April 2, 2020 as indicated on the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School website at: https://www.drregional.org/students_families/ student_registration with the notice reading: IMPORTANT: We do not need the proof of residency form that is filled out by the Town Clerk at this time, but please send in two forms of proof of residency listed in the categories of requirements. New registrations for Rehoboth schools (Palmer River Elementary and Dorothy L Beckwith Middle School) must be submitted to k-8registration@drregional. org In closing, Lynn, Odete, Logan and I wish you all a safe, happy, most enjoyable summer, and a wonderful Labor Day holiday. Please remember to participate in the August 6, 2022 Special Town Meeting starting at 1:00 PM and September 6, 2022 State Primary (Polls Open 7AM-8PM) both events to be held at the Francis Farm Community Complex – Museum Building. I look forward to talking with you next month. Please stay healthy and safe ~ Laura

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We are trying to assess how many Rehoboth residents would take advantage of having an optometrist visit the Public Health Nurses office at 27 Francis Farm Rd., just across the parking from the Senior Center. Dr. Christine Herald is willing to come to us with her mobile eye clinic. She offers a full eye examination, eye health screening, and vision tests. She will provide any needed prescription for eye glasses to you, so that you may fill you prescription where you want to, or she will help you fill your prescription here with you eye examination. Please call 508-252-5947 ext. 3127 if you would like to take advantage of this service. Our plan is to offer the eye clinic in September. We continue to offer our Wednesday Wellness Clinics from 11a-1p at the Senior Center. We offer blood pressure screening, blood glucose screening and information on many of the chronic illnesses affecting our seniors. It is our pleasure to just sit and chat with you, and we can come get you in our handicapped accessible van and bring you door to door. Just call Geri or Stephanie at 508-252-5947 ext. 3127 and let us know, we’ll set you up with what you need! We continue to distribute the Free Covid Antigen Home Test at the Senior Center, Town Hall and at any public meetings held on the Francis Farm campus, while supplies last. We have plenty of test, so come on by! Our office had the pleasure of being at the Lunch on the Farm event held at the Senior Center on July 25th. We met a lot of our town seniors and their families. What a wonderful time we had! If you haven’t been to our Senior Center activities, consider coming. Our town resident attendees are so involved and energetic. I see card games, cribbage, bocce ball, the walking club and so many other activities and events that support the health and vitality of our residents. As a nurse, I am so delighted to see so many “young at heart, young at activity” seniors participating in the activities, or volunteering to help out as needed. As I said, if you haven’t been to the Senior Center, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the offerings, activities and relationship being built over there 😊 Just a little vacation update before I sign off. I will out of the office the week of August 7th-13th, but Stephanie will be here intermittently, and will be answering phone call and e-mails frequently. We look forward to seeing you soon, stay safe and well, Sincerely, Geri and Stephanie

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It has been a busy summer at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter. Over 20 kittens have been adopted, as have some adult cats and one dog! For the latest information, or to report a lost or found pet, call the shelter at 508-252-5421 or e-mail a.ruscetta@comcast.net.

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New Filtration System Ordered for COA

By Joe Siegel A new water filtration system has been ordered for the Rehoboth Council on Aging at Francis Farm. A state testing process and certification is required for all facilities which supply public drinking water. Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais said it was a “huge water system” designed to accommodate the Francis Farm business, which could host events for as many as 1800 people. Vadnais said the filtration system needs to be updated. “Because this is such a large system, the filtering systems we need to address, you can’t get the parts right off the shelf,” Vadnais explained.”They got to be special ordered and the system had to be designed by an engineer.” The materials were ordered several weeks ago and are being installed as they arrive, Vadnais noted. The water at the COA is being used for hand-washing and the toilets. Francis Farms’ previous owner did not maintain the certification, which caused headaches for the Board of Selectmen. “Because the certification fell to the side, we came under the new rules,” Vadnais added. “So we had to start from the beginning. We just couldn’t transfer the certification because (the owner) didn’t have one. We had to start at square one which is a long process. We’re almost there.” Francis Farm hosted clambakes, weddings, and social functions until its closure a few years ago. Voters at the 2021 town meeting approved the purchase of the 47 acre property at a cost of $2.8 million. Francis Hall is the new home for the COA.

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New D-R Superintendent On Possible K – 8 Withdrawal

By Joe Siegel Bill Runey, the new Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Schools Superintendent, believes the push to withdraw K through 8 from the regional school district is premature. “While I applaud those who are acting in what they believe is best for the town of Rehoboth, I was hopeful that my team would be given at least a year to start a new era and produce a culture where everyone feels that they Prompt, Reliable, Quality Work belong,” Runey said Tuesday. “There is palpable change underway, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.” The Board of Selectmen approved the warrant for the August 6 special town meeting. There will be two articles. The first is the withdrawal of Kindergarten through 8th grade from the DightonRehoboth Regional School District. The second is the formation of a K – 8 school committee. Selectman Michael Deignan explained the article won’t be voted on if the K – 8 withdrawal is not approved. A citizens’ petition was submitted with the intention of including the article on the May 2020 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak, the 2020 town meeting was delayed. Petitioners had hoped to have the article voted on at the 2021 Fall Town Meeting, which was also cancelled. Deignan said withdrawing K through 8 “doesn’t dissolve the district” but instead returns local control to the town of Rehoboth. Even if the withdrawal from the district is approved, it will take a full year to take effect. A new school committee would need to develop a budget. An informational session is scheduled for July 24 at Francis Farm. “What I am concerned about is that there are various narratives that are floating around,” Runey said. “Some call this a deregionalization while others say it is simply a withdrawal. There is talk of a prior statement from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) that this is something that DESE would not sanction. People are questioning whether or not the Regional Agreement applies.” “Our Business Manager, Robert Baxter, and I met recently with two of the leaders of this movement,” Runey explained. “We are making every effort to be transparent. I think it is important that everyone understands that we are millions of dollars apart in our understanding of the implications. I have seen some on social media who are calling for an independent audit. I think, when there is so much money at stake, it would be wise to have someone with no skin in the game determining the facts.” In spite of the discord, Runey remains optimistic about the future of the district: “no matter how this vote goes, we are preparing to have an incredible school year. My approach is that the students, staff, and families should not feel the impact of what’s going Providing Orthodontic care in on until such time that we are compelled to change.” South Attleboro / / Vineyard Haven “It is my hope that the voters will look at the factual information and consider the (508) 761-5230 / (508) 336-3066 / (508) 693-3766 well-being of our students and staff prior to making this decision,” Runey added. “I understand that tax dollars pose a burden for residents, but our students and staff Read Our Reviews! deserve our consideration and support and show We Are DR!”

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Rehoboth Town Hall Undergoing Renovations

By Joe Siegel The cost of the construction work is approximately $146,000 and will be taken from the Fiscal Year ’22 Facilities Maintenance line, according to Deignan. The Selectmen, Town accountant, and Town Administrator’s office are located on the building’s second floor. The Board of Health and Zoning offices are in the basement, along with storage. The land and 7300 square foot building at 340 Anawan Street was purchased for $995,000 after voters approved a warrant article at the May 2021 Town Meeting. The Town Hall employees settled into the building last December. Meanwhile, the plans for the previous Town Hall on Peck Street are still up in the air. It was built in 1956 as a Nike missile site. In 1971, the property was acquired for use as the Rehoboth Town Hall at a sales price of $5900. “We still have (materials) in there we have to take care of, documents and things of that nature,” Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais said. “As far as the usage of it, we will be asking for ideas from everyone.”

The portico at Rehoboth Town Hall is being enclosed. Selectman Michael Deignan noted the change will “improve the quality of service that we provide to the residents of this town.” The Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Board of Assessors and the Planning and Conservation offices are located on the building’s first floor. “When you walk into the Assessors’ office, it’s one large room,” Deignan said Monday. “There’s no separate conference room where the assessors can have a separate conversation with a resident. This will create that space (for private conversations). By enclosing the portico area, we create a little bit more office space and we have an additional office now where we can (move) the Treasurer back a little bit.”

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By Joe Siegel Harmful chemicals have been discovered in the wells which supply water to the Rehoboth Town Hall and the Fire Station on Anawan Street. David Foss, the principal hydrogeologist and senior vice-president of Wilcox and Barton, briefed the Board of Selectmenat a meeting last month. Wilcox and Barton, an environmental consulting firm with offices in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, have been retained to conduct testing of groundwater and private wells in town. The water in Town Hall and Fire Station wells contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Exposure to high levels of PFAS in contaminated drinking water may result in the following health effects: increased cholesterol levels, changes in liver enzymes, hormone disruption and increased risk for thyroid disease, decreased odds of women becoming pregnant, and increased risk of kidney or testicular cancers. “The concentration that was found at the town hall well was over 250 parts per trillion, more than 10 times the drinking water standard,” Foss said. The Town Hall well is approximately 200 feet from the area where a firefighter training was held. The foam used by the fire department contains harmful chemicals. “Fire Chief (Frank) Baressi and other members of the volunteer fire corps (acknowledged that was where they did the training),” Foss said. “There’s no denial, there’s no one trying to hide it. It’s a known issue that this firefighting foam is a primary contaminant.” Foss said the state’s public water supplies were tested by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). 95 percent

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Conservation Commission Fights Sewage Sludge By Joe Siegel

The Rehoboth Conservation Commission has been fighting the disposal of 300 truckloads of sewage sludge on Almeida Road. Last March, the commission issued a cease and desist order to Charney, the company responsible. Robert Materne, the commission chairman, said the sludge came from the Raynham dog track. Karl Drown, the town’s health agent, had been notified. The Board of Health confirmed the location. Materne explained the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was called in to test the sludge because of the huge size of the alteration of wetlands, which ended up being seven acres. “This is the largest violation in my 23 years on the Commission,” Materne noted. “The DEP originally said that they wanted us to handle (the situation) but it’s too big for us. We issued an enforcement order, which means (Charney) can’t do any work at all.” continued on next page...

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The DEP said the decommissioned sewage sludge can be used as an agricultural supplement on fields. Materne was concerned about the sludge seeping into the groundwater. Almeida Farms on Barney Avenue is very close to the dump site. “The amount of dumping there is too much for anyone in town,” said Materne, noting if the water used at Almeida Farms became contaminated, it would have a detrimental impact on the business. There was a concern for local wells along with the farm. The Water Commission was also alarmed. Materne called a special meeting with the Board of Health and the Water Commission in an effort to get more information from the DEP. Another meeting will be held on August 9 with representatives from the DEP. The Water Commissions in Swansea and Seekonk have been contacted. State Rep. Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, may also be in attendance.

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On average, Massachusetts receives approximately 48 inches of rain per year on average, with average monthly rainfall between 3 and 4 inches for all regions of the state. These precipitation patterns are changing, and the changes are likely to become more pronounced in the years ahead. We can expect to see more intense spring downpours, drier summers, and more intermittent droughts, increased inland and coastal flooding, diminishing snowfall and higher precipitation in winter and spring months. More frequent and severe droughts are expected as climate change continues to increase temperatures, raise evaporation rates, and dry out soils - even despite more precipitation and heavier rainfall events. Droughts will create challenges for local water supply by reducing surface water storage and the recharge of groundwater supplies, including private wells. Educating and encouraging residents the benefits of using a rain barrel is one of the many ways you can help them conserve water and protect our environment.

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• Reduces runoff and non-point source pollution. Rain barrels capture rainwater from the roof that would otherwise become runoff. Stormwater runoff picks up pollutants such as soil, lawn fertilizers, pesticides, trash, animal waste, road salts, chemicals, etc. and transports them to waterways. These pollutants impair waterways and can harm aquatic life and human health. • Stormwater is precipitation, including both rain and snow, that flows across the land.

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• Reduces erosion and flooding: Increased amounts of stormwater runoff increases erosion and flooding. Capturing some of the water will reduce velocity and peak flows. • Saves drinking water resources and money. According to the US EPA, 30% of daily water use is used outdoors. Using the rain barrel’s stored water around the landscape saves water resources and reduces the amount of water purchased from municipal sources. To find out more about the barrels and to participate in The Great American Rain Barrel Program, please visit: www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ and select your town. Barrels are offered at the discounted price of $70for Terra Cotta, $79 for painted and $74 for unpainted. The Town is offering Seekonk Residents an additional 50% off. Seekonk residents, only, can participate by using the coupon seek2022. Discount applies for first 50 Barrels purchased. Barrels will be available for pick up on Saturday, September 10th, 9:00-11:00am, at the Seekonk DPW Garage 871 Taunton Ave Seekonk MA 02771. Deadline for purchase is, August 30th, Midnight.

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The Great American Rain Barrel is a local food importing company that has been repurposing shipping drums into Rain Barrels since 1988. The Great American Rain Barrel Co. has been an approved vendor by the MASS DEP since 2010.

Seekonk Rain Barrel Sale The Seekonk Recycling Committee is sponsoring a rain barrel sale for its residents again this year. They are working with The Great American Rain Barrel company, a Massachusetts business, with a plan for the distribution to take place at the Town Dept. of Public Works in early September. Check the Reporter Today press release, the town website and the DPW site for full details on how you can own one at a discounted price. Note that the sale ends August 31st.

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Seekonk Family Environmental Coalition

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Seekonk, MA - A Seekonk family is starting a Sustainability group to serve Seekonk and the surrounding Providence Metro community and is looking for collaborators and members. The Seekonk Family Environmental Coalition aims to bring people together around the topic of Sustainability, with a focus on supporting whole family efforts. Kathleen Nasti, Founder, moved to Seekonk with her family last year and has created this group for a few reasons: as a way to support her own sustainability efforts, continue to grow her environmental knowledge, connect with the community on these topics for community knowledge sharing, and, most importantly, to build an educational platform for kids to develop sustainable practices and values in their own life along witha deep understanding and respect for the importance of this work and their attention to it. “My family and I were introduced to the magnitude of the environmental crisis while living in Shanghai, China, where I gave birth to my first son. The daily smog and air quality warnings made the topic of pollution inescapable – especially as a new mom leaving the house each day with a newborn. Some days, the smog was so thick it felt like I could grab it and shape it into a ball. Trash was also an obvious issue each day. My time in China focused my environmental attention and, when I returned to the US, it became easier to see the problems and hear the stories of this environmental crisis.” Nasti has been a professional dance artist, educator and non-profit leader for 20 years. She holds an MBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship and a certificate in Project Management as well as an MFA in Dance Performance. She and her family lived in Sharon, MA, prior to Seekonk, where she became very involved with the vibrant, local sustainability group, Sustainable Sharon Coalition. The relationship led her to the role of Recycling and Composting Coordinator for the Sharon Public School District, while her older son was in Kindergarten. She initiated composting in the five schools of the district and facilitated the launch of the residential composting program, through Black Earth Composting, for the town. She also led school and town educational programs and infused the arts into these experiences, several times working with Providence born filmmaker, Manya Glassman, to create beautiful and educational archival films of the children’s environmental work. As a new transplant to Seekonk, Nasti’s hopes for this first year are to facilitate community brainstorming and create foundational steps for this organization, i.e. simply bringing people together to discuss interests, needs, and wants for our community and then organize skillsets, knowledge, and expertise in order to form working groups and action plans. Two concrete goals for this year are: 1) to catalyze the path to residential composting in the area and 2) create children’s educational programming. We are working with Black Earth Compost, once again, and hoping this work can facilitate a route in Seekonk by the end of the year. Under the family-led umbrella, we are also hoping to begin monthly meetings and work toward a Sustainability Fair (Spring 2023) and a Youth Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Fair (Fall, 2022/Spring 2023). If you would like to get involved or learn more, please visit us on the website at www. seekonkfec.org and/or contact Kathleen at SSFAMILYENVIRONMENTALCOALITION@ gmail.com

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Celebrate Seekonk Day Save the Date – October 1st

The second annual “Celebrate Seekonk Day,” sponsored by the Seekonk Cultural Council, is scheduled for October 1st from 12:00 to 4:00 at the Seekonk Public Library, rain or shine. Our goal is to spotlight the often-forgotten history, rich culture, and current activities of our hometown. A day filled with walks and talks, music, entertainment, education, displays, bubbles, food and fun! Something for every age. Mark your calendar to join us as we host some very special guests to our stage and gallery! Free for the whole family. We are excited to be coordinating this year with the Seekonk Artist Network as they are planning their free Open Studio Tour this same weekend. Come meet the artists in their own environment. Not to be missed!

Aitken School Students Create “Empty Bowls” to Support Doorways

Jackie Glum, art teacher at Aitken School, created the “Empty Bowls” project to foster student participation in impacting their community through art. Jacqueline “Jackie” Glum had a vision of a project that would help connect her students to the community and foster a culture of service and caring. She was inspired to create a variation on the “Empty Bowls” theme, customized to appeal to elementary school students (for example, Jackie Glum her event featured bowls of ice cream instead of the more traditional bowls of soup.) But, as with all “Empty Bowl” events, the goal was to help fight hunger. Jackie obtained a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council to purchase the clay used to make the bowls, and then involved students from grades K-5 in forming the clay into bowls. The clay was kiln-dried twice and then the students painted the bowls – a veritable kaleidoscope of colors and patterns. The bowls were sold at the event as a fundraiser for the Doorways food pantry. The event itself had the air of a festival. Young musicians from the School of Rock provided live entertainment, and dozens of gallons of ice cream was donated by the Hershey facility in town. “Celebrity scoopers” doled out generous portions of ice cream – the scoopers represented the police department, the fire department, the library, the school system, the town government, and the food pantry. A wonderful time was had by all - and the event raised over $1,600.00 for the Doorways food pantry. “That money will buy a great deal of food” said Diane Fox, chief of purchasing for Doorways. “There will be a lot fewer empty bowls in town because of the work of those students – and their teacher.” Empty Bowls supports food-related charitable organizations around the world, and has raised millions of dollars to help end hunger. This event was the first of its kind in Seekonk. Doorways is grateful to Ms. Glum, and the students, faculty, staff and families of Aitken School for their support.

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Seekonk Library Awarded Grant

By Joe Siegel The Seekonk Public Library has been awarded a $7.3 million grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for the construction of a new building. Michael Durkay, chairman of the Board of Trustees for the library, said the grant was “provisional”, which means the voters need to approve the grant at a special election to be held before January 9, 2023. Durkay thanked the members of the library’s Facilities Study Committee Wednesday for the work they did in order to obtain the grant. The library may also get an additional $250,000 if the construction of the new building meets certain lead certification guidelines, Durkay noted. Selectmen Chairman Justin Sullivan said the state needs to approve a ballot question before the special election can be held. Sullivan explained a date would also need to be worked out with the town clerk. Voters at the spring 2021 town meeting rejected funding for an ambitious library building project. The $19.6 million was to be used for the construction, renovation, and expansion of the current facility at 410 Newman Avenue. The money would also have covered the costs for demolition, landscaping, paving, utility, and architectural and engineering services.

New High School Turf Field Nearing Completion

By Joe Siegel The turf field and athletic track at Seekonk High School are nearing completion. Stephen Prew, the chairman of the Turf and Track Field Committee, told the school committee Monday the project would be finished on July 30. Voters at last September’s special election approved $2.7 million in funding for a new artificial turf field. The vote was 546 to 408 for a debt exclusion from state tax levy-limiting law Proposition 2 1/2. The 954 residents who cast ballots represented less than 10 percent of the town’s 11,244 registered voters. School Superintendent Rich Drolet said he was “thrilled the community voted to support the new track and turf field at Seekonk High School.” “This will totally improve our high school athletics facility and complement other work we have recently completed there, such as the new tennis courts and outdoor basketball court,” Drolet continued. “Our student-athletes will get so much more time playing there in the future on a top-notch track and turf field, and our community will also be able to come use the new track and turf field when it is completed. I am excited to continue to work on seeing this project through, and we look forward to the groundbreaking and ultimate completion of this project, which hopefully can be done within the next year.”

Parent Concerned About Books in Seekonk Elementary Schools

By Joe Siegel A parent raised concerns over books dealing with gender identity at a recent school committee meeting. Kyle Juckett, who has a child attending Aitken Elementary School, told the committee there were books with adult content at the school’s library. The titles include: “What are Your Words?: a book about pronouns,” “Julian is a Mermaid,” “What Riley Wore,” “I Am Jazz,” and “When Aidan Became a Brother.” Juckett, who had been a candidate for school committee last April, said “if you e-mail the schools, you would be told these materials aren’t there.”

A search through the SAILS Library network revealed the books were available at the Aitken school library. According to the School Library Journal: “I Am Jazz” is “the story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere.” The SLJ says of “When Aidan Became a Brother”: “this wellillustrated and sweet family tale centers on the experiences of a transgender boy.” School committee member Meaghan Mahoney told Juckett there’s a form parents can fill out if there are books they do not want their children to read. “We support all of our students,” Seekonk Public Schools Superintendent Rich Drolet said via e-mail on Friday. “All means all. We carry great responsibility in trying to meet the needs of every student that appears before us. We support our library/media specialists, teachers, and school principals in their work supporting all students. Our principals work collaboratively with families and any parent or guardian who has a concern with the content of any book should reach out to their child(ren)’s principal.”

Signal Beacon Installed at Seekonk Intersection

By Joe Siegel A signal beacon has been installed at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Taunton Avenue (Route 44), the site of a deadly crash last June. A husband and wife from Pawtucket were killed when their vehicle tried to cross Route 44 from Lincoln Street and was struck by a motorist driving eastbound. The speed limit on that stretch of Route 44 is 45 mph. The Seekonk Board of Selectmen discussed possible ways to improve road safety. Chairman Justin Sullivan said a number of road audits and traffic safety studies had been conducted over the last 10 years. Town Administrator Shawn Cadime noted the stop signs on Lincoln Street were expanded in size from 30 to 36 inches after the town was able to get on the state’s Department of Transportation list of low cost safety improvements. In 2017, Mass DOT conducted a road safety audit for the resurfacing work on Route 44. Cadime said he sent a letter to Mass DOT requesting a review of the speed limit on Route 44.

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The Seekonk Athletic Booster Club will hold their annual golf tournament on Monday, September 12 at Ledgemont Country Club. The event begins with a shotgun start at 9:00. The cost of $125 includes 18 holes of golf, cart and a buffet lunch. Foursomes are encouraged, but individual golfers are also welcome to participate. All funds raised will support the athletic programs at Seekonk High School. Please contact Karen McKenna at kmckenna10@aol.com to request a registration form.

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In honor of a great Lion’s Club Member, the Seekonk Lions Club through its Charitable Trust proudly presents the David A. Pitassi, Memorial- Columbus Holiday Music Celebration. In David’s memory, this event aims to assist in the establishment of the David A. Pitassi Memorial Music Fund. This fund will help aspiring musicians with the purchase of musical instruments and/ or music lessons. The criteria and requirements to receive a grant from this fund are currently being discussed, developed and will be announced no later than the event night, Sunday October 9th. The event at the Ramada Seekonk, 213 Taunton Ave. Seekonk, begins with Cocktail Hour 5-6pm., Dinner 6-7pm, with dancing and entertainment from 7-11pm. The evening includes an Italian Buffet; music and entertainment will begin with Liz Poli, aka Bombshell Betty, bomshellbettyproductions.com, followed by Mike Dutra, a Frank Sinatra Impersonator, Strictlysinatranow.com, and local favorite rock band, Rock A Blues will close out the evening. Tickets are $55 per person, $100 per couple. Tickets will be available beginning August 15, 2022, and purchased no later than October 1, 2022. Purchase your tickets by Credit card at Seekonklions.org or in person by cash only, at the office of the Seekonk Town Clerk, Town Hall, 100 Peck St. Seekonk, MA, during regular business hours. No tickets are available at the door. Thank-you.

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Rehoboth Lions 33rd Annual Golf Tournament

The Rehoboth Lions will be sponsoring our 33rd Golf tournament on Saturday October 15 with a shotgun start at noon. This year’s tournament will again be held at Swansea CC. The tournament will be limited to 18 foursomes and it will be first come first serve. As of the end of July there are 11 foursomes available for this tournament. Prizes will include foursomes to Swansea CC, Swansea Executive Course, Segregansett CC, Montaup CCC, Foxboro CC, Hillside CC, Pine Valley Golf Course, and John Parker Golf Course. There will be cash prizes for the putting contest, as well as other great prizes. Cost is $125 per person, $500 per team, and includes golf, cart, and great buffet meal. Tee sponsorships as well as corporate sponsorships are encouraged. Sign up forms are available at the Lions website, https://rehobothlions.org/?tribe_ events=rehoboth-lions-2022-golf-tournament, or contacting Ray Medeiros at medeirr@comcast.net regarding tee sign sponsors or corporate sponsorships.

Events at the Seekonk American Legion Post 311 Chicken BBQ -8/20

A Chicken BBQ will be held on Saturday, August 20th at 2 pm. A $20.00 donation per person is requested. Tickets are available in advance at the Legion Post 311. For information call 508-336-9822. Paint Party to benefit “Service Dogs for Veterans” - 9/17 A Painting Party will be held on Saturday, September 17th. Instruction by Emma Healey. We will be painting Sunflowers on canvas using a 3D multimedia air drying clay technique. Doors open at noon with painting starting at 1 pm. Tickets include all materials and one free beverage. There will be a cash bar. Reservations must be made in advance by September 3rd in the amount of $35.00 per person, ages 16 and up. Please make checks/money orders payable to: American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 311 and mail to Donna Reed, 29 Lanesboro St, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Tickets are nonrefundable and will be mailed upon receipt of reservation. Please send any questions to auxiliary311@yahoo. com or Donnareedunit311@gmail.com or call/text Donna at 401451-1944. 100% of net proceeds from this event will go to NEADS to train a Service Dog for a Veteran.

Fall Psychic Fair – 10/9

We will be holding our Fall Psychic Fair on Saturday, 10/9/22. Admission is free. 15-minute readings are $20.00 each. There will also be several Vendors (spaces still available). The hours are from 10 am to 3 pm. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community, and children. For more information, please call 508-336-9822 or send email to auxiliary311@yahoo.com.

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The Seekonk Knights of Columbus will host its 2nd annual charity craft fair on Saturday, October 22, 2022, 10 am – 2 pm at 532 Arcade Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771. Last year was a sellout. This year we’ve added 15 additional lots. Outdoor lots are $25 each and measure 15 ft x 30 ft which will accommodate a vendor’s vehicle and pop-up canopy. Indoor table spaces are $25 each and include an 8 ft table with setup and breakdown assistance. PayPal remittance is available. Please contact the K of C as soon as possible at 508.336.7952 to reserve your space. For more information, visit us on FaceBook. Rain date is Sunday, October 23, 2022.

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Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk News

Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk awarded two Morris Goldberg $1000 Scholarships to two well deserving students to the High School Key Club on awards night, June1, 2022. Morris Goldberg was the original founder of Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk and was an active member of the Seekonk community who dedicated his life to helping others. Mr. Goldberg encouraged all students and adults to participate in community service. The first scholarship went to Nicolas Yang. Nicolas had countless hours of community service and has received many honors and awards. Some of those awards are: Being Lt. Governor for the Key Club, Distinguished District Secretary, and ran the Key Club yearly conference and so much else. He doesn’t know where he would be today without the help of volunteers. It is the reason Nicholas gives so much back. He will be attending Harvard University to study Computer Science. The next scholarship was awarded to Kayla Owens. Kayla also has done so much for the Key Club. She has over 200 hours of community service and has received many honors and awards. Some of them are: The Presidential Gold Award, the National Honor Society and many, many more. Community Service is part of her everyday life. Kayla will be attending Connecticut College where she will study to be a Special Education teacher. All of us at Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk wish you both a bright, happy and rewarding future and we wish you the best life has to offer. Always try to keep peace in your heart. Congratulations to you both and to your families. Sincerely, Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk

Rehoboth Anawan Lions News

The Anawan Lions have begun a new year, installing our new President Nadene Martin. We are looking forward to a busy and successful year. Our first fundraiser is on August 21 at Redway Plain. A repeat of Taz’s Food Truck with music following at the Gazebo. Tickets are 25.00. Barbecue at it’s finest! Please call Janice Goulart for tickets @508-612-7418 or your favorite Anawan Lion. Taz and the Anawan Lions will begin serving at 4pm, we hope to see you there! Thank you for your continued support of our Club and our fundraising activities. We are always looking for new members. If you find yourself an empty nester and are looking for a fulfilling new activity, please consider joining us! You can contact our President Nadene Martin@ 508-822-4146. We Serve!

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Rehoboth Garden Club News, August 2022

The Rehoboth Garden Club is very pleased to announce that it will awarding a $2,500 scholarship for 2022. The qualified applicant must be entering college this Fall or be a returning student, majoring in Floraculture, Horticulture, Agriculture or a related Environmental Science. The application deadline is November 1, 2022. The scholarship will be awarded in December 2022. For an application, email Linda Murphy at ljmurphy47bell@yahoo.com or call Mary Louise Pacheco at 508-252-3975. On July 18, 2022 at 5:30 PM, a new bench in the Carpenter Museum Herb Garden was dedicated to the memory of past RGC member Evalyn Muggleton. Evalyn’s daughter, along with members of the garden club and the community shared fond memories of Evalyn. Our next meeting will be held on September 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM at Goff Hall in Rehoboth. “Show us your bloomers!” will be the theme. Members will create and display informal floral arrangements using the flowers blooming in their gardens. The size, shape, container, accessories, and degree of whimsy or drama will be up to each entrant. The community is invited to share this fun and creative event with us. New members are always welcome. For club information please contact Judith Doty at 508-567-5276.

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Hello everybody. During their annual meeting in June, the Seekonk Lions whole-heartedly handed out awards to two local recipients. This is the highest award given by a local Lions club to a fellow lion. The Melvin Jones award, initiated in 1973 and named after Lions Club founder Melvin Jones, recognizes outstanding local individuals worldwide for their recognition and embodiment of humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. The Seekonk Lions in their 64 years have recognized 30 members, previously with this award The beneficiary of the first award went to a non-lion. Jan Parker received the award for the many years work/ service she has given to the town of Seekonk. She is the second non-lion to receive this award. The first being Frank Mooney, High School Track Coach & Teacher was the other.

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Jan was recognized for her years of work as the Seekonk Town Clerk, being a founding and supporting member of the charity Save A Pet, and of course as a friend of the Lions Club, assisting the club whenever she was asked. The Annual September 11th ceremony and Seekonk’s 200th Birthday celebration are a few more notches in her service to the town. A fine choice given by the Lion Club elders. The second recipient of a Melvin Jones Award is Paul Buckley of Seekonk. Paul joined the Lions Club in 2012. During his time as a member, Paul has been participating and helping at Lion’s fundraisers and promoting Lions events. The latest including the undertaking of the Seekonk Lions Club “The Taste of the Town”. Paul along with fellow Lion member George “The Fishing Guy” Poli began a small fishing derby dedicated to a former lion. The Doug Allan Memorial fishing derby has been a yearly event at the Grist Mill Pond on Memorial Day. Paul has been working ten years strong with Mass Wildlife stocking the pond with trout. The kids and parents return for the action, great prizes and lunch served at the American Legion Post #311. Paul Buckley, The Seekonk Lions club Melvin Jones Award Wnner would like to thanks both Jan and Paul for their service. One more notice from the Seekonk Lions Club. Save the date for a special fundraiser for one of our recent fallen members. THE DAVID A. PITASSI MEMORIAL COLUMBUS HOLIDAY MUSIC CELEBRATION SUNDAY OCTOBER 9, 2022. Stay tuned with more information to follow.

Bristol County Fifes & Drums

2000: The year of Big Brother, OG Britney Spears, chunky Nokia phones, and when everyone thought the world would end. But the world didn’t end. Y2K hysteria came and went, and with it, birthed a new concept for Seekonk; a concept that was actually quite “historical.” Two mothers decided to start a fife and drum corps in January of that year with the intention of marching in the Seekonk Memorial Day Parade… And the idea behind the Yankee Volunteers was officially born.

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August 2022 The Reporter Sharon Clarke, the main brainchild of the fife and drum corps asked her friend, Jenay Evans, a flutist and mom, to help teach. What Sharon did NOT know was that Jenay was actually a fifer in her youth in the Village Volunteers in Delmar, NY. It seemed more and more that the stars were aligning for Seekonk’s little fife and drum corps. At the time, eBay was still brand new. Sharon started ordering up Cooperman gift shop drums, Maple fifes, and tricorn hats. Jenay, seeing that her friend was determined to make this fife and drum corps happen, decided to get her sister, Ranee Csigay, involved, as well. Suddenly the little corps had two Seekonk Memorial Day Parade 2000 fife teachers. Between the three original mothers they were able to pull in a corps of around forty to march in that first Seekonk Memorial Day Parade. They, of course, brought in their own children. The Yankee Volunteers, as they were then called, marched in front of the Aitken School float which was decorated as Washington Crossing the Delaware, with, then Principal Mr. John Kraskouskas dressed as George Washington. The corps did not end that Memorial Day in 2000 and continues to this day. In 2016, the corps entered into a partnership with the Bristol Train of Artillery and rebranded as the Bristol County Fifes & Drums, but continues its mission to educate and perform historic music. Since then, the BCFD has toured and traveled extensively to many places including Walt Disney World, Mount Rushmore, SD, Jamestown, VA, DC, London, UK, Denver, CO, Niagara Falls, and will be performing at the Biltmore in Asheville, NC this summer. The BCFD is unique in its founding in that it was formed by a group of women and celebrates this feminist take. Women are allowed to dress as women if they want to. It has always made the corps stand out amongst more male oriented corps. Women have always taught and held leadership positions and that definitely makes the BCFD stand out. There are five original members from 2000 that are still active and marched in the Seekonk Memorial Day Parade, four of which are women. Two of these are the fifer sisters, Jenay Evans and Ranee Csigay. The other two are their daughters, fifer, Kara Evans and drum major, Amanda Csigay. The last original member is David Evans, captain of the musket line. The Bristol County Fifes & Drums is a 501(C)3 and provides free music lessons for members as part of its mission to educate. If you, or someone you know is interested in learning the fife or the drum, feel free to look us up on Facebook or email bristolcountyfd@gmail.com.

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Join the Carpenter Museum at Goff Memorial Hall (124 Bay State Rd.) for a free program on local maps. The event is Thursday August 25th at 7PM. The Carpenter Museum and Blanding Public Library will host a special program to accompany the Town Wide Read of “The Map Thief” by Michael Blanding. Learn about the shifting boundaries of the town of Rehoboth and how maps are used by historians and novice researchers alike to understand local history. Rehoboth and its surrounding towns are dissected by waterways creating natural boundaries used by not just colonial settlers but also by native peoples. Join us as we look at actual historical maps from the Carpenter Museum’s collection and come to understand how the natural landscape affected the development of our town, how our boundaries have changed, and how you can use a map to learn about where you currently live. To sign up for this free event call the Carpenter Museum at (508)252-3031 or visit our events page rehobothantiquarian.org/museum-events.

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Hornbine School’s Fifty-fourth Season

Rehoboth’s Hornbine School Museum will be open to the public between 2PM and 4PM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays this month and September. The Schoolhouse is located at 144 Hornbine Road at the corner of Hornbine and Baker Roads in south-eastern Rehoboth. It’s a short day-trip. Bring your children and enjoy watching them write with a feather pen. We have display boards with local history to see including our tribute to Frances Magan and her involvement with the Hornbine School.

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UNIVERSITY NEWS Graduates From Rehoboth

• Tara Dwyer, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Geography and Geospatial Science from Oregon State University. • Michael P. Carey, Master of Public Administration from Anna Maria College • Sabrina Haley Liston, Bachelor of Science from Anna Maria College • Tom Ranley, Master’s Degree from Bridgewater State University • Bachelor’s degrees from Bridgewater State University: Hannah Barlow, Lauren A. Bisbano, Samantha N. Braga, Timothy J. Guimond, Hannah C. Howard, Michelle Landry, Paul M. Landry, Alec J. Main, Nathan R. Marshall, Sydney A. Medeiros, Erin K. Reilly, Jolie Streeter-Duczkowski and Brian Wentworth

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• Rebecca Macdonald Botteri, Bachelor of Science from Anna Maria College • Emily Demelo, Master’s Degree from Bridgewater State University • Tracy Moszkowicz, Master’s Degree from Bridgewater State University • Jessica Roberts, Master’s Degree from Bridgewater State University • Bachelor’s degrees from Bridgewater State University: Katarina A. Alvares, Alyssa N. Bedard, Ben A. Brown, Zac G. Deblois, Kevin J. Hutchinson, Michaela E. Ludwig, Karissa Massud, Jaime Morin, Taylor J. Roy and Kathleen N. Santos. • Megan Terra bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, Golden Key International Honour Society, Alpha Lamba Delta National Honors Society from University of Massachusetts, Boston • Madeleine Kinney, Fairfield University

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Spring 2022 Dean’s List From Rehoboth

• Bridgewater State Unigversity: Abby R. Behm, Lauren A. Bisbano, Jaden R. Deblois, Katherine R. Downs, Chris Estes, Kaitlyn L. Gorton, Sarah Howard, Ainsley Jolin, Michelle Landry, Paul M. Landry, Sara G. McNaughton, Sydney A. Medeiros, Hudson M. Nees, Emily Olivier, Emma E. Paulhus, Liam E. Pontes, Erin K. Reilly, Vanessa L. Ripley, Amber M. Wells • Hannah Nadeau, Biological Sciences Major at Connecticut College • Gabriella Moreira, Quinnipiac University • Benjamin Hoskins, Fitchburg State University • Sydney Cordeiro, University of New England • Aidan Fontaine, University of New England

Spring 2022 Dean’s List From Seekonk

• Bridgewater State University: Madison M. Armell, Cheyenne M. Ayotte, Ashley N. Boutin, Zac G. Deblois, Mya J. Ferreira, Michael J. Gilmore, Sabrina L. Howarth, Tyler J. LaMonte, Karissa Massud, Brooke T. Michaud, Erin E. O’Halloran, Jolie R. Pontes, Felicia A. Prata, Taylor J. Roy, Kathleen N. Santos, Jake F. Silvestre, Julia R. Walters, Maddie R. Whelan • Megan Accardi, Quinnipiac University • Charles Lehourites, Quinnipiac University • Lauren E. Cavanagh , Fitchburg State University • Madeleine Kinney, Fairfield University • Jared Moran, University of New England • Rachel Pion, University of New England • Emily Ramsey, University of New England • Kate Lanzi, Nursing, Saint Anselm College • Faith DaSilva, Environmental Science, Endicott College • Jackie Kucia, University of Maine • Jack McCann, University of Maine • Sabina Myers, University of Maine

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Annual Nurse Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 88 Nursing Students

Manchester, NH - In a ceremony dating back to 1860, 88 members of the nursing class of 2022 received their Saint Anselm College nurse’s pin at the pinning ceremony held on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The annual event celebrates the graduates as they enter the nursing profession. • From Seekonk: Kate Lanzi, Sarah Mullen

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Events & Activities Rehoboth Station 2 Firefighters Association Annual Jay Hilsman Chicken Barbeque Rehoboth Fire Station #2, 333 Tremont Street

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Seekonk High School Class of 1972 – 50th reunion Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Fall River Country Club 5- 10pm

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Fall River, MA – Saint Vincent’s Services will be holding our 17th Annual Motorcycle Run and Raffle on Sunday, August 21st, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. starting at 2425 Highland Avenue in Fall River. We are anticipating another terrific bike run this year with over 175 motorcycles and 300 guests, making this bike run one of the largest in the area. The route is a 45-mile bike run that travels through the scenic back roads of Fall River, Assonet, Berkley, and Lakeville, and ends at the Fall River Elks Lodge. This State Police escorted ride is a relaxed run that features wide open country roads and breathtaking lake views. The Bike Run will end at the Fall River Elks Lodge on N. Main St., where riders, passengers, and friends are invited to stay and enjoy a BBQ lunch, cold drinks, our Run Raffle, and live music from the Most Wanted Band! Tickets for the Run are available on Saint Vincent’s website (www.SaintVincentsServices.org) or can be purchased the morning of the Bike Run. Kathryn Dow, Chair of the Motorcycle Run’s Committee, is excited to see welcome Riders, passengers, and guests again this year! “Last year we saw more than 180 bikes and are hoping to reach 200 this August! Seeing and hearing all of the Bikes as they leave Saint Vincent’s is amazing and is something you have got to see! And don’t worry if you don’t ride…come down to the Elks around 11:30 am and buy a lunch ticket and enjoy the good food, our raffle and live music from the Most Wanted Band! I look forward to seeing you there!” Saint Vincent’s 17th Annual Motorcycle Run is presented by Preferred Concrete Forms.

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Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus News New Member Enrollment/ Open Rehearsals August 15 & 22, 2022

The SMFC began with a simple idea; uniting people who share two common interests - a love for music and a desire to perform in a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. We invite new singers to share this journey with us by attending open rehearsals and learning more about SMFC.Our Holiday 2022 concert is titled The Carols of Christmas and will feature familiar favorites to help put you in a holiday mood! The choral rich program will include cherished carols such as “The First Noel”, “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “What Child is This?”. In addition, we will premiere our recently commissioned arrangement of “Good King Wenceslas”. The performance will include selections by SMFC Bronze, processional dancers, and will be accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra. New singers are invited to attend our next open rehearsals on Monday, August 15 and 22nd to sing with us and learn more about becoming a member. We will be accepting members in all voice parts. A brief, informal audition will take place following each of these rehearsals. Weekly rehearsals are held each Monday, 7pm to 9pm, at First Congregational (Stone) Church, 785 South Main Street, Raynham. For more information, please visit smfconline.org or email southeasternmassfestivalchorus@gmail.com.

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There will be three special story hours, from 10:30 to 11:30 on Mondays Aug, 8, 22 and 29, for children ages 4 and up who love to play with their food! Enjoy a fun story, then Chef Amanda will guide children with how to get creative with food. No cooking is involved. The Aug. 8 program will feature “create your own snack using a bento box”. NOTE: Registration is required for these programs. Please inquire before attending if your child has food allergies/sensitivities.

Tuesday Story Times

Story Times for babies and toddlers will continue on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11. Children up through age 4 (siblings are welcome) and their caregivers are invited to join in a fun interactive program of movement books, music, and games held in the hall. Please call 508-252-4236 to register for these programs.

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program is designed for grades K to 5. No registration necessary. This program is made possible by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council.

The Great Rehoboth Book Hunt

Library Director Whitney Pape notes that “the Book Hunt started on July 2 with the display of our first giant book cover. We’ll be placing two more new book covers each week through August 20, so it’s not too late to get in on the fun! Stop by the Library to pick up a passbook, and check out the clues on our webpage, Facebook page, and Instagram account to track down the book cover locations. Make sure to stamp your passbook with the attached stamp when you find each cover. Those who find all of the book covers are eligible for a goodie bag, and get a chance at our grand prize, a $100 gift certificate to An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe.”

Town-wide Read of The Map Thief

It’s time to borrow a copy of The Map Thief by Michael Blanding and participate in Rehoboth’s Town-wide Read. We’ve got lots of Alec Carvlin, author of the new and acclaimed children’s book copies of the book here at the library, and we can borrow a copy “How to Bake a Universe” will visit the library to engage children for you if we run out. The author will be coming to Rehoboth to in an art activity. Alec is visiting through his own generosity and we speak about his book on Saturday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. Leadare very grateful for this wonderful opportunity. All are welcome; no ing up to Mr. Blanding’s visit, we’re co-hosting “New Boundaries: registration necessary. Wed. Aug. 10 from 10:30 to 11:30. Maps as Primary Sources,” a discussion of Rehoboth maps with Animal Diversity Program Aug. 18 the Carpenter Museum on Thursday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. in The Lloyd Center for the Environment from Dartmouth, MA, Goff Hall. You can register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newpresents “Animal Diversity: Live Animals from Land and Sea” on boundaries-maps-as-primary-sources-tickets-388829769307. Thurs. Aug. 18 from 11 to noon. This is a unique, hands-on proOn Friday, August 26, we will have two programs for younger gram that brings the estuary and forest to you. Audience members members of the community presented by the Leventhal Map & discover wildlife first-hand by observing the live species. Focusing Education Center at Boston Public Library. “What is a Map?” will on NEW the animals’ habitatsNEW and fascinating creature adaptations, this NAME, LOCATION... SAME GREAT SERVICE be presented to children in grades 1-3 at 10:30 a.m. and “Mapping America” will be presented to children in grades 4-8 at noon, both in Goff Hall. In September, we will create a map of Rehoboth in the Children’s library, with the option of placing your house on the map. Looking ahead, the library will host a Treasure Hunt using a treasure map for our now knowledgeable younger patrons as well. We will also host Anthony Amore, Director of Security and Chief Investigator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where he is charged with the ongoing efforts to recover thirteen works of art stolen from the museum in 1990. The library will also display reproductions of older Rehoboth maps throughout the building August through October.

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A new afternoon book club is scheduled to meet at the library, starting on Mon. Sept. 12 from 3:30 to 4:30. This group will be open to all and different genres of writing will be considered. For information, call Desire Palmer at 508-717-1230. The Blanding’s ongoing book club which meets one evening a month will also continue. Contact the library for more information on upcoming sessions. The Blanding Public Library (www.blandinglibrary.net) is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8 and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Labor Day, Mon. Sept. 5. Phone 508-252-4236.

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Seekonk Public Library Meet Your Reading Goals and Win with Adults Summer Reading

There’s still time to break away from the ordinary with the 2022 Adults Summer Reading Challenge: Read Beyond the Beaten Path. By signing up you can look forward to our final two prize drawings for active participants. Log your reading, share a review, and complete activities for more chances to win! This program is open now until August 18. If you registered for our previous summer or winter challenge, use your existing login to sign up for the new challenge. Download the free Beanstack app for easy participation on the go. Also, be sure to come to our final Book Chat for summer reading on Wednesday, August 10 at 6 PM at the library to meet other participants and share about your favorite and not so favorite titles this summer. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl. org/events. For more information, email library@seekonkpl.org or call the Adult Service Librarians at 508-336-8230.

Newman Cemetery Walk: Beyond the Beaten Path August 6 at 10 AM

As our summer reading theme says, let’s go “beyond the beaten path,” this time with a walk in Newman Cemetery. Join us for the program Newman Cemetery Walk on Saturday, August 6 at 10 AM. This program will meet at the entrance to Newman Cemetery, located at the corner of Pawtucket and Newman Avenues, across the street from the Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI. Librarian Michelle Gario will introduce this self-guided tour with assistance from the Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission. Enjoy this educational exploration of a historical cemetery that was within Seekonk prior to the separation of East Providence in 1862 and deepen your appreciation for local history just next door. Register in the online Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events. For more information or help registering, call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 extension 56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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Show off your Creativebug Skills August 24 at 6 PM

Are you taking advantage of the library’s free access to Creativebug yet? Your Seekonk library card gives you free online access to hundreds of fun, professional arts and craft videos in Creativebug. This month is the perfect time to jump in with a take home kit to try the Ice Dyed Top, Bubble Printing, Orizomegami or another tutorial of your choice (some materials provided). Register to pick up a kit and follow the tutorials in Creativebug at home. Then join us at the Creativebug Summer Showcase on Wednesday, August 24 at 6 PM to show off your creations (whether fab or fail), share these and other leftover craft materials (mini-craft supplies swap), and create a group project. Kits are limited; register with a Seekonk library card in the online Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/ events. For more information or help registering, call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 extension 56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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The 2022 Seekonk Library Summer Concert Series continues with 3 more exciting shows in August.

Afrika Gente : August 9 at 6:30 PM

Afrika Gente is a 4-piece combo led by musician and educator Cornell Coley. Born in Kingston, Jamaica of Cuban and Jamaican parents, Cornell Coley, M. Ed. is an in-demand arts educator. He holds a BA from Tufts University, an M.Ed from Cambridge College. He has also traveled to Cuba and Brazil to conduct research in the cultural arts. A gifted dancer and percussionist, Cornell has performed at festivals world-wide. Get ready to dance to the Afro-Latin beat as Afrika Gente fills the Meadows with sound. This performance is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Library.

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August Scan Days for Remembering Seekonk Landmarks

You can register for two upcoming Scan Days at Seekonk Library to record images and stories for the Remembering Seekonk Landmarks project. Appointments are available for specific time slots on the following dates: Wed., August 24 Thu., August 25 The goal of this project is to capture memories of the places “that used to be there.” To participate you must pre-register and bring a maximum of five original photos to be scanned at the library. The digital images will be emailed to you or an email address of your choice for sharing. Select images may be made available on a digital archive website. Clear, non-blurry photos up to a maximum size of 8.5“ x 11“ are welcome. Photos will be scanned as is without editing. Photos must be your own to comply with copyright (e.g. no newspaper clippings or professional photographs). To be considered for archiving, the photos should showcase a roadside landmark that is no longer in business; we are especially seeking landmarks from 1940 - 1969 from Routes 6, 44, 152, and Fall River Avenue. Personal photos from family businesses in these locations are ideal. Additional information will be requested for identification. Register with the library in the Events Calendar at www. seekonkpl.org/events or by calling Adult Services at 508-336-8230 extension 56130.

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Nonfiction Book Club:

Somebody’s Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford Tuesday, August 30th at 6:00 PM

Join us for a lively discussion of Somebody’s Daughter: A Memoir on Tuesday, August 30th at 6:00 PM at Seekonk Public Library. The title is available digitally as an ebook and audiobook through Overdrive, or you may place a hold and pick up a print copy at the library. New members are always welcome!

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Friends of the Seekonk Public Library

Take a look at our new website at www.seekonkfol.org and find out about the Friends. We’re always looking for new members to help us raise money to help support of our library. The Friends will be having our quarterly blow out sale in the library’s meeting room on Saturday, August 20th from 10 AM until 3 PM. Books will be at reduced prices. Chances will be available for purchase for our Back to School raffle basket. Donations of books in condition for resale will gladly be accepted by the volunteers in the lobby daily.

Teens Can Have an Impact at the Library

The Teen Advisory Board will begin meeting for the 2022-23 school year on September 8, 2022. The Board, or TAB, meets once a month to have snacks, play games and plan upcoming teen programming. Many of this summer’s teen activities were chosen by TAB members. In order to join, students in 6-12th grade must fill out an application and make a commitment to meet on a regular basis. All members will receive community service hours for their participation. There are also opportunities to volunteer outside TAB. Participants can develop responsibility, initiative, leadership skills and more. To apply, teens should visit seekonkpl.org/teens and download the application. Finished applications can be emailed to teens@ seekonkpl.org or brought to Amy Greil in the library. For information, visit seekonkpl.org/teens, email teens@ seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

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Students entering grades 6-12 can participate in the Teen Summer Challenge which runs until August 18, 2022. During the Challenge teens can earn raffle tickets for reading, writing reviews, completing online activities and attending fun programs. Tickets can be entered into weekly raffles. Teens can register any time at seekonkpl.beanstack.org. Please email teens@seekonkpl.org with any questions. Upcoming Activities: (Earn 3 raffle tickets per activity.) *Crazy Circuits - Thursday, August 4 from 3 – 4 PM Make a flashlight with LED lights, copper tape and batteries! *Jeopardy - Thursday, August 11 from 3 – 4 PM Answer in the form of a question as we compete for tasty prizes! *RSVP online to reserve a space in this program. For information, visit seekonkpl.org/teens, email teens@ seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

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Summer Reading Challenge Continues

The summer reading program, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” continues through August 14. If you’re registered, reminder to read and track your reading time, complete activities for virtual badges, and visit the library for in-person raffle tickets. Raffle winners will be notified by August 16. Good luck to all and “Happy Reading”!

Camp Games

Monday, August 8, 3 PM

Join us for summer games in the meadows! We’ll be playing traditional camp games like egg carry races, potato sack races, pass the water, giant ring toss, and more! A great way for the whole family to celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Challenge! In

the case of inclement weather, we will move a modified version of this event inside.

Lego Mania with Detective Keith Perry Tuesday, August 9, 11 AM

Love Legos? Come to the library for a unique way to build! Detective Keith Perry of the Seekonk Police Department will lead the program and everyone will get a small, closed box filled with assorted Legos. A timed challenge will be announced and then, all at the same time, everyone will open up the box and start to build! Following the challenge, participants will have the opportunity to discuss their build before starting on a new, different box of Legos! The program will include challenges, timed competitions and free build time, too.

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Storywalk in Seekonk Meadows

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Drop by throughout the day and enjoy a stroll around Seekonk Meadow’s main path and through the pages of Bill Harley’s storybook, “Sitting Down To Eat”. An outdoor event for the whole family that celebrates one of Bill’s classic stories.

Bill Harley Family Concert in the Meadows Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 PM

The community is invited to a family concert with Seekonk’s own, Bill Harley! Bill will sing songs and tell stories with the wit and wisdom that he is so well known for. A “not to be missed” concert for all ages with a Grammy Award winning master storyteller and musician. Come early and enjoy one of Bill’s books as a StoryWalk.

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Thursday, August 18, 10 AM

Join us for a program created especially for incoming Kindergarteners! Students entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022 are welcome to register. We’ll be reading a few stories about Kindergarten, followed by a ride on the school bus. The bus will loop around Seekonk, making brief stops at both Aitken and Martin Elementary schools. Register at seekonkpl.org

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Aweekly summer storytime outside in the gazebo! We’ll be reading stories, singing songs, blowing bubbles, and having all kinds of adventures! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move the program inside! Registration is NOT required, but please bring your SAILS library card to bring more books home and continue the storytime adventure!

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Summer Evening at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge August 11, 2022; 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Bring a lawn chair and blanket, make s’mores, play lawn games, and enjoy summer refreshments. Stay to watch the stars come out during this relaxing summer evening at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge.

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Take an early evening walk and look for birds that hunt in the sky: swallows and swifts. This is a wonderful program for families. Bring a flashlight and bug spray.

Saturday Morning Bird Walks with Audubon August 20, 2022; 8:30 – 9:30 am

Saturday morning bird walks on the grounds of the Audubon Nature Center in Bristol with Tom Younkin, avid birder and Founder/ Creator of Kingbirder, an on-line contest for birders and bird photographers.

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Night Singers August 22, 2022; 7:00 – 9:00 pm

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Bill authorizes more than $10 billion to improve transportation across the Commonwealth The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday passed legislation that authorizes more than $10.84 billion in bonds for a wide array of transportation infrastructure projects and initiatives to make the Commonwealth’s transportation system more modern, safe, environmentally sound, and accessible. An Act relative to Massachusetts transportation resources and climate, also known as MassTRAC, ensures that Massachusetts is well-positioned to compete for federal grant opportunities, particularly those dollars available from the federal bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Our roads need some serious work, the MBTA has glaring deficiencies, and the public transportation network just isn’t accessible to many in the Commonwealth,” said State Senator Paul R. Feeney (D-Foxborough). This has been and will continue to be a focus for me through the rest of this session and beyond. The passage of this Transportation Bond Bill is not only a down-payment on the safety and wellbeing of the State’s transportation infrastructure, but a key vehicle to bolster our state economy and support local businesses. The authorizations included in this bill position the Commonwealth well to compete against other States for federal funding made possible by President Biden’s infrastructure bill in the months and years ahead.” The MassTRAC bill invests billions of dollars in improving, maintaining, and modernizing the Commonwealth’s bridges, roads, and other critical infrastructure, including sidewalks, curbs, parking spaces, and airport improvements. The legislation also takes crucial steps to make the state’s transportation system more environmentally sustainable and resilient to climate change by making investments in emission reduction, low or no emission vehicles for Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs), climate adaptations for Massachusetts roads, and support for multimodal transportation such as bike lanes alongside roads. Building on the Drive Act, passed by the Senate in April this year, the MassTRAC bill increases support for electric vehicles for personal, commercial, and governmental use, as well as for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Representative Howitt Supports $5.2 Billion Bond Bill to Maintain State and Municipal Infrastructure

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, recently voted to support a $5.2 billion bond bill to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of state and municipal government facilities. House Bill 5065, An Act financing the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth, was enacted by the House of Representatives on a vote of 153-0 on July 26. The bill represents a compromise negotiated by a six-member conference committee that worked to reconcile the differences between earlier House and Senate versions of the bill. The bond bill contains funding for several of Representative Howitt’s local priorities, including: $500,000 for costs associated with the purchase of a storage facility for Seekonk’s Public Works Department. While this is good news for the district, he noted that these projects are being paid for with bond money, and must first be signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker and worked under the state’s bond cap before the funding can be released, a process that could take several years. Representative Howitt noted that the bond bill authorizes $675

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Representative Steven Howitt Backs Licensing and Education Bill to Support Military Families

Boston – The House and Senate have finalized legislation to assist military personnel and their families with accessing education benefits and meeting professional licensure requirements, with State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk) voting to support the bill. Senate Bill 3075, An Act relative to military spouse-licensure portability, education and enrollment of dependents (aka, the SPEED Act), was enacted in both legislative branches on July 29 and is now before Governor Charlie Baker for his review and signature. The bill contains compromise language negotiated by a six-member conference committee, which worked to resolve the differences between earlier House and Senate versions of the bill. Representative Howitt said the conference committee report retains language from the House version of the bill establishing a Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program. Under this program, National Guard members can transfer their unused education benefits provided under the National Guard Education Assistance Program to their children or dependents. In addition, the bill classifies military personnel stationed in Massachusetts, as well as their spouse and children, as in-state residents for tuition purposes when they enroll at one of the state’s public colleges or universities. According to Representative Howitt, the SPEED Act requires the Commissioner of Public Health and each of the boards of registration and examination under their supervision to expedite the issuance of a license or certification to the spouses of military personnel who are certified or licensed in another state. The directive is designed to assist individuals who left their previous employment to accompany their spouse to Massachusetts following a military transfer.

Representative Steven Howitt Supports Comprehensive Climate Bill Promoting Clean Energy and Offshore Wind

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, has voted to support comprehensive climate legislation designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting clean energy and offshore wind in Massachusetts, without imposing a new gas fee on consumers. House Bill 5060 was approved by the House of Representatives on a vote of 146-7 on July 21. The bill represents a compromise between earlier House and Senate versions of the bill that was negotiated by a six-member conference committee representing both legislative branches. Representative Howitt noted that the conference committee report removes a controversial gas fee proposal contained in an earlier version of the bill that would have implemented a charge of 14.65 mill per therm on gas customers until 2032 to support the Renewable Energy Trust Fund. He had spoken out against the fee since it was first proposed, calling it unfair to the state’s ratepayers.

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Representative Steven Howitt Supports Legislation to Address Local / Regional Public Health Disparities

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently supported legislation to establish minimum standards for the Commonwealth’s local and regional public health systems and promote more shared services between communities. House Bill 5104, An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services, was engrossed by the House of Representatives on a vote of 153-0 on July 28. Also known as SAPHE 2.0 (Statewide Accelerated Public Health for Every Community), the bill seeks to eliminate many of the inequities in health care service delivery that were exposed by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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According to Representative Howitt, the bill updates the Public Health Excellence Program, which was established in 2020 and is tasked with promoting adequate resources and support for local boards of health. The program is also responsible for developing standards for foundational public health services, covering diverse areas such as inspections; communicable disease investigations and reporting; environmental permitting; food and water protection; chronic disease and injury protection; and workforce education, training and credentialing. House Bill 5104 now moves to the Senate for its consideration.

Representative Steven Howitt Supports Passage of $52.7 Billion State Budget for Fiscal Year 2023

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, recently supported the passage of a $52.7 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). House Bill 5050 represents a compromise spending plan negotiated by a sixmember conference that worked to resolve the differences between the initial House and Senate versions of the budget that were passed in April and May, respectively. Filed by the conference committee on July 17, House Bill 5050 was enacted by both legislative branches on July 18 and is now on Governor Charlie Baker’s desk for his review and signature. Representative Howitt noted that the budget includes $5.9 billion in Chapter 70 education aid for cities, towns and regional school districts, along with $1.23 billion in unrestricted general government aid (UGGA) to support other essential municipal program and services. This represents an increase of nearly $495 million in Chapter 70 aid and just over $63 million in UGGA funds compared to last year. According to Representative Howitt the local aid increases contained in the new budget will provide additional local aid to the Fourth Bristol District for the new fiscal year that began on July 1. Under House Bill 5050, the Rehoboth/Dighton school district will receive $13,193,246 in direct education aid and Rehoboth will receive $1,207,524 in unrestricted state aid, and Seekonk will receive $7,176,520 in direct education aid and $1,425,473 in unrestricted state aid. The FY23 budget also includes funding for several local projects Representative Howitt advocated for throughout the budget process. Those initiatives include: $25,000 for the replacement of the Rehoboth Fire Department’s radio system, and $50,000 for the removal of the Maple Avenue Dam in Seekonk. The FY23 budget contains funding increases for several educational programs that provide state reimbursement to cities and towns. The Special Education Circuity Breaker is funded at $441 million, or $67.7 million more than last year, while municipal charter school reimbursements are funded at $243.8 million, an increase of $89.2 million compared to last year. Regional school transportation is level-funded at $82.2 million but homeless student transportation is increased by $8.5 million, to a total of $22.9 774-226-0908 million.

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Representative Steven Howitt Supports Legislation to Empower Patients in Medical Decisions

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently voted to support legislation that will give patients more of a say in pursuing a specific course of medical treatment recommended by their doctor rather than by their insurance company. House Bill 4929, An Act relative to step therapy and patient safety, was engrossed by the House of Representatives on a vote of 153-0 on June 29. Representative Howitt said House Bill 4929 will protect consumers from an insurance practice known as step therapy, or “fail first”, which mandates that a patient must first try one or more preferred treatments dictated by an insurance company before they can be covered for a specific treatment recommended by a clinician. Although the bill does not ban step therapy, it calls for greater transparency by providing patients with the ability to request an exemption and the right to a speedy appeals process. The House bill outlines four specific circumstances under which a patient appeal can be triggered, including instances where: • the required treatment will harm the patient; • the required treatment is expected to be ineffective; • the patient previously tried the required treatment, or a similar treatment, and it proved to be ineffective or harmed the patient; or • the patient is stable on a current treatment and switching treatments will harm the patient According to Representative Howitt, House Bill 4929 requires MassHealth and commercial insurers to provide “continuity of coverage” to patients so they can continue to receive their clinicianpreferred method of treatment while their request for a step therapy exemption is reviewed. The bill also requires that a step therapy exemption request be approved or denied within three business days but mandates a decision within one business day if a delay would cause harm to the patient. It also provides for an appeals process if a patient’s request for an exemption is denied.

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Representative Steven Howitt Supports $4.3 Billion Bill Promoting Economic Development, Tax Relief and Covid Recovery Efforts

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently voted to support a multi-billion dollar economic development bill that includes a series of tax relief proposals as well as significant investments in many state programs and local projects. House Bill 5007, An Act relating to economic growth and relief for the commonwealth, is funded through a combination of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money, surplus state budget dollars, and bond proceeds totaling just under $4.3 billion. The bill was engrossed by the House of Representatives on a vote of 154-0 on July 14, following two days of debate on 870 amendments filed by members. Representative Howitt noted that the bill includes a series of tax relief proposals, many of which were first put forward by Governor Charlie Baker in January. The package: • increases the child/dependent tax credit from $180 to $310 per child/dependent and eliminates the current $360 cap for two or more children/dependents; • expands the Earned Income Tax Credit from 30% to 40% of the federal credit; • increases the maximum senior circuit breaker tax credit to $1,755; • raises the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; and • increases the estate tax threshold from $1 million to $2 million while ensuring that only the amount over the threshold is subject to the tax, and sets a 17% tax rate for estates valued at over $5 million House Bill 5007, as amended, now moves to the Senate for its consideration.

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Church News & Events Memorial Baptist Church News

fantastic music and have a real fun time with Jym, Nate, Joe, Josh and Roger!!! They will leave you wanting to hear more!! Memorial Baptist Church located at 340 Central Avenue, August 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM...The group “Unshaken” will be Seekonk, MA 02771 will be presenting the following outdoor conpresenting a concert on the church lawn so please come out and certs (weather permitting) on our beautiful church lawn. If weather enjoy an evening of music, worship and praise. is bad, the concert will be moved indoors. A free will offering will Upcoming Event: Mark your calendars for September 10, be taken at all our concerts. 2022 at 6:00 PM. The one and only “Brad White” from Tennessee August 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM.....”Mark 209!” Coming to us from will be returning for his yearly concert at our church. This will be Tennessee, one of our most popular groups will be back on their an inside concert as we enjoy the vocals, piano, and saxophone of New England tour and will be presenting a concert at our church.... Brad White. Brad has had two Grammy nominations, been to all You don’t want to miss this one ? So, come one, come all and 50 states, all 10 Canadian Provinces and over 60 countries. Brad help us fill up our church lawn as we listen and enjoy together the has been coming to our church every year for many years now (exception ‘covid’). Brad is multi-talented and we always look forward with great anticipation to hearing and seeing him each year. We are very fortunate that Brad is able Over 20 Years Experience in the Local Community to fit us in to his busy schedule. We can all look forward to an evening of fun, worship, EST. 1994 fellowship and praise. For more information, please call our church office at (508) 761-5142 or e-mail at Seekonkmbc@gmail.com

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We hope you will join us each week at Seekonk Congregational Church UCC at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA for our weekly service. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome, masks are optional. We will continue to record our services and they are available the following day at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube and on Cable 9 Seekonk at 10 AM each morning. Upcoming Seekonk Congregational Church Events/Services • August 7 - SCC-UCC Family Picnic, begins right after church at 10:30 • Sept 11 – 9:30 AM Celebration Sunday – Teachers and Communion Class Commissioned – Church School begins • Sept 30 – Chili Bake Off & Dessert Auction Returns in Person. For Information contact Pat Smith at 401429-8696 • Oct 15 – 9 AM to 1 PM Grandma’s Attic Christmas Sale, this is a PRE Christmas Bazaar selling only Grandma’s attic items, jewelry and a Drawing Table • Nov 5 – 5 PM Harvest Supper Returns in Person • Dec 3 – Christmas Bazaar Returns in Person – virtual ordering will be available If you have any questions on the above, please email Donna.euell@gmail.com or call the church office at 508-336-9355. All events are open to All.

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Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ News Church Picnic/Cookout September 11, 2022 from 11am-2pm

All are Welcome! You are cordially invited you to our Church Picnic / Cookout! Curious about Newman UCC and its mission within the community? Join us for Outdoor Worship on Sunday, September 11 at 10am in the Pine Grove adjacent to our building, then stay for the picnic / cookout! We are asking folks to bring their lawn chair, lawn games and a side dish or dessert to share. We will provide the hamburgers & hot dogs, rolls and drinks! Please sign-up at newmanucc.org so we can plan accordingly. This event is open to the public. In case of inclement weather, Worship will take place in the Sanctuary and the picnic / cookout will be held in Memorial Hall at the above-mentioned times.

Church School Kick-Off Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 9am

You and your family are invited to join us for Church School! This upcoming year we will explore various units about spirituality, faith, and what it means to be a part of the Jesus movement. After worship, stick around and join our community for our annual picnic and cookout. For additional information please contact Christy Wynveen at (401) 434-4742 X13 or email newmanucc.ce@gmail.com.

Ice Cream Sundays! Sunday, September 18 & 25, 2022 at 11:15am

NCC invites the youth in your home for an Ice Cream Sunday! During our time together we will build ice cream sundaes, get to know other youth, and share ideas of what adventures the youth group might try in the upcoming year. A Middle School Youth Group Ice Cream Sunday for youth in grades 6-8 will take place on Sunday, September 18. A High School Youth Group Ice Cream Sunday for youth in grades 9-12 will take place on September 25. Both events will take place outdoors in the church pine grove. If the weather is inclement, we will gather indoors. For additional information please contact Christy Wynveen at (401) 434-4742 X13 or email at newmanucc.ce@gmail.com.

This Here Flesh - Racial Justice Book Discussions

As part of Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ’s ongoing commitment to education and dialogue on structural racism and white supremacy, we invite the wider community to participate in our monthly book discussions. The book group meets using the Zoom platform on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm EST over three consecutive weeks each month. Discussions on Cole Arthur Riley’s This Here Flesh will be held on September 12, 19 and 26. Interested in participating? Visit our website to register at newmanucc.org/ministries/ racial-justice. You may also contact Pastor Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 ext. 11 with questions or to add your name to an upcoming discussion.

Bread of Life Food Pantry to resume Indoor Food Distributions

Since March 2020 when the Covid pandemic began, the Bread of Life Food Pantry has been operating as an outdoor distribution in the parking lot of Newman Congregational Church, UCC. The Pantry will resume its indoor distribution on September 13. Modifications to the indoor distribution as it was carried out before Covid will be made to create less crowding in the various Pantry spaces and to shorten the time that it takes for guests to complete the

process. Masks will be required as there will be situations where physical distancing is not possible and the vaccination/health status of volunteers and guests cannot always be known. Volunteers who are able to lift bags weighing up to 15 pounds are especially needed to assist guests in carrying their groceries to their cars or to the bus stop. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please visit the Pantry’s website at EPBreadofLife.org or call the Pantry at 401-434-4742. The Bread of Life Food Pantry is a collaborative ecumenical effort of five East Providence churches: Bethany Church of the Nazarene, Church of the Epiphany, Evangelical Covenant Church of Riverside, Newman Congregational Church and St. Margaret Church. The Pantry is located at Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Avenue, and is open twice each month, on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Through August, the Pantry is operating as a drive-through distribution in the church parking lot. The Pantry welcomes all those in need of food assistance. For more information about the Bread of Life Food Pantry, visit the Pantry’s website at EPBreadOfLife.org; email the Pantry at EastProvBreadOfLife@gmail.com ; or call 401-434-4742.

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Seekonk Human Services Farmers’ Market Coupons

Farmers’ Market Coupons are for low income elders age 60 or older who have a monthly income less than $1,986 or annual income less than $23,828. Participants must reside in Seekonk. The coupons have a total value of $25 and may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. A limited number of coupons are available. Coupons available in mid August. Please call 508-336-8772 to see if you qualify!

Hip Hop Dance Exercise

Wed, August 10, 2022 @ 11:30am

MUSICDance.edu will be here for anyone who enjoys dance moves. The movement in this exercise class will keep you limber and can slow down the decline of cognitive disabilities. So if you want to keep yourself mobile come and try out this Hip Hop Exercise class. Also, if you have taken this class before and felt like you wanted to keep moving, then come back and sign up for this activity. This class is specifically designed for seniors. *Sponsored by the Seekonk Cultural Council. To reserve your seat, preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-336-8772.

Coffee with the Sheriff

Wed, August 17, 2022 @ 11:30am

Come join us for coffee with the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office and learn how their office is helping seniors. Sheriff Thomas Hodgson will talk about some of his office’s free senior safety programs. Sheriff Hodgson will also be available to answer any questions community members may have. The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office loves the opportunity to connect with seniors in the community. Preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-336-8772.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022 @ 1:00pm

• Do you or someone you love suffer from Incontinence? • Do you struggle to pay for absorbency supplies? • Is getting to the store to purchase these items a challenge? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions Charm Medical may be able to help you! Mary Lou Dolan from Charm Medical Supply will host Coffee & Donuts on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm to answer questions and to see if you are eligible to have these supplies covered by your insurance with no cost to you, please bring your insurance cards to see if you qualify. To reserve your seat, preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-336-8772.

Sign Language

Tuesdays @ 10:00am

A new 10 week session of sign language will begin Tuesday, September 13, 2022. If you are interested in this beginner class please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to register.

New Outdoor Activities

Bocce, Horseshoes & Cornhole @ 11:00am

Bocce will be on Mondays. Horseshoes will be on Tuesdays. Cornhole will be on Wednesdays. Preregistration is required by calling our office at 508-336-8772.Activities are weather dependent.

Arts & Crafts

Mondays in August at 1:00pm

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Podiatry Clinic

Wed, Aug 10, 2022 10am - 2pm

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

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, Aug 17th 9:00am - 11:00am

Seekonk Human Services has partnered with the Seekonk Fire Department to provide free monthly blood pressure & glucose screenings.

Women’s Breakfast

Thursday, August 18, 2022 Vino’s, Rehoboth

We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 am supporting our local restaurants. Everything is Dutch treat. If you are interested in joining our group of women for good food, & good conversation, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772

Women’s Lunch

Starting in September the Women’s Breakfast will be Women’s Lunch. We will meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30am still supporting our local area restaurants. • Sept 21st at Davenports EP • October 19th at Toti’s in Seekonk If you are interested in joining the group please call or text Beverly at 1-401-749-4841

Let’s Learn Together!

Tues, August 23, 2022 at 2:00pm

“Getting Started with Android Phones & Tablets” **This session is for novice users of Android phones and tablets ONLY. No other devices will be covered.** Do you feel like you can barely turn on your Android phone or tablet and are afraid to really use it? Join Librarian Michelle Gario in this 90 minute session to review the basic information to get started that should have been in a manual! Bring your own Android tablet or phone; please make sure your device is fully charged. Contact the Seekonk Human Services to preregister for this at: 508-336-8772.

Future Special Activities

• YMCA Senior Health Fair—Sept 21, 2022 - 10am—12pm at the YMCA • TRIAD—Sept 27, 2022 at 11am— Lt. Kyle Laprade from Seekonk Fire Department will be presenting.

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FREE N95 Masks

SHS has partnered with the Board of Health to offer our residents N95 masks, surgical masks and hand sanitizer. We appreciate the Board of Health for supplying these masks in efforts to keep our residents safe during this pandemic. Masks and hand sanitizer can be picked up during normal business hours.

Computer Stations

If you’re without a computer at home but you need to access one, we may be able to help. Residents are welcome to use our laptops to surf the internet and check emails etc. For more information, or to check for availability, please call 508-336-8772.

Library Homebound Delivery

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

Sharps Disposal

Did you know that as of July 1, 2012 the Commonwealth banned the practice of disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (sharps) into your household trash? The Seekonk Board of Health has a Sharps Disposal program for Seekonk residents only. The fee is $9.00, which includes a one-gallon sharps container and the disposal of that container. Any questions please contact the Board of Health 508-336-2950.

Activities and Programs Mondays

Chair Yoga 10am Knitting 12pm Arts & Crafts 1pm Strength & Cardio 1pm Zoom BINGO 1pm Indoor Cornhole 1pm

Tuesdays

Drums Alive 9am Hi Lo Jack 1pm Zoom Trivia 12:30pm

Wednesdays

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

Thursdays

Chair Yoga 10am BINGO 1pm Cribbage 1pm

Fridays

Zumba 9:30am Tai Chi 10:30am *All activities are subject to pre-registration

Community Questions for our Police Liaison

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

Email List

Join our email list! Things are changing so quickly these days and we want to be able to get the word out to you quickly. Please give us a call and give us your email address; we want to share fun activities, links to zoon and other virtual programing you may like.

Nutritional Meals To Go

Tuesdays & Wednesdays Seekonk Human Services will be working with Bristol Elder Services to provide nutritional meals for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to go. Meals come completely cooked and prepackaged. All you need to do is heat it up! Meals need to be ordered the day before by 9:30am. Payment is $2.50 per meal which will be due at the time of pickup. Pick up will be between 11am - 12pm. August menu is available on our Facebook Page and by calling our office at 508-336-8772.

Veterans Services VA Health Care

VA health care covers care for your physical and mental health. This includes a range of services from checkups to surgeries to home health care. It also includes prescriptions and medical equipment. What are the eligibility requirements to enroll in VA health care? You may be eligible to enroll in VA health care if all of these statements are true: • You served in the active military, naval, or air service (including being called up from the National Guard or Reserve by a federal order), and • You didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge, and • You meet at least one of the service requirements for enrollment • You must meet at least one of these service requirements: • You served at least 24 months in a row without a break (called continuous), or for your full active-duty period, or • You were discharged for a serviceconnected disability, or • You were discharged for a hardship or “early out,” or

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• You served before Sept 7, 1980 Note: Time spent on active-duty status for training purposes only doesn’t count toward the service requirements. Here’s what you’ll need to apply: • Social Security numbers for you, your spouse, and your qualified dependents. • Your military discharge information If you sign in to apply, we may be able to fill in this information for you. If you don’t sign in to apply, we’ll ask you to upload a copy of your DD214 or other separation documents. • Insurance cards for all health insurance companies that cover you. This includes any coverage that you get through a spouse or significant other. This also includes Medicare, private insurance, or insurance from your employer. They will also ask you for the following: • Last year’s gross household income for you, your spouse, and your dependents. This includes income from a job and any other sources. Gross household income is your income before taxes and any other deductions. • Your deductible expenses for last year These include certain health care and education costs. These expenses will lower the amount of money we count as your income. Applications may be done online on the VA website: https://www.va.gov/health-care/ how-to-apply/ You may also make an appointment to see me for assistance in applying for this benefit. James LaFlame Seekonk Veterans Services Officer Office 508-336-2940 Email: jlaflame@seekonk-ma.gov

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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.

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Farmers Market Coupons

Expected soon – to be available in this month for low-income elders 60 or older who have a monthly income less than $1,986 or annual income less that $23,828. You must be a Rehoboth resident. The coupon booklets are valued at $25.00 in $2.50 increments. We will have a limited quantity so it is first come first served until they are gone. If you can not get here, you my send someone who can be setup as you proxy to get the booklets for house bound.

Medicare Enrollment Reminder

Reminder shortly you will begin to receive letters/information from you Medicare insurance company that will be explaining the upcoming changes for 2023. Its’ important that you understand and save these documents. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and drug coverages can change drastically. During open enrollment you can make changes to your plan to another that may be better for you and there could be other options available for you too. Open Enrollment begins October 15th and runs to December 7th so if you want help, please call the office to arrange an appointment. You will need to bring your cards and all your medications so that we can be assured that all are covered at the level that would be best for you.

August 2022 Low Income Housing Lottery

Currently there is a lottery going from July 19th – August 30th, 2022 for Studio, 1 Br, 2 Br, and 3 Br, apartments at Union Mills, 37 Union Street, Attleboro, MA. These are for low-income, LIHTC, MRVP & Workforce Housing. Eligible applicants will be place on a list by random order via lottery, not by the order in which the completed application is received. The units are not available at this time. Please get in touch with Bradley Marshall to do the application for this lottery

Fuel Assistance

Currently Fuel applications to Citizens for Citizens is closed until October but if you are having difficulty with fuel and you are approaching a ¼ tank please call the office and we will attempt to assist you in getting up to 100 gallons. Re-certification forms for those on Fuel Assistance Program for 2022-2023 will be receiving them approximately the end of August. When you do receive the form, please call to the office so that we can help complete the form and obtain the highest benefit possible.

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Second, we discussed ongoing plans for our Christmas Bazaar being held in late October. Some members will be donating theme baskets and others are planning to have tables of wares. We still need members to sign up for tables, donate items for the bake sale and other areas. Please keep us in mind when making those Christmas items and baked goods, as well speaking to our local business for well appreciated donations for our Bazaar. All monies gleaned from our Bazaar will go back to our community in several ways. Please call me if you have any questions. Thank you so much! Don’t forget to make your reservations. See you in August. Donna Howard President RSCC, Inc.

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Problems with medication costs or changes in prescriptions that your plan is now refusing, please contact us for assistance in helping to obtain coverage or possible changes in the plan you are on. Questions or needs on Housing should also be directed to this office.

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Thankfully the senior Center is air conditioned for our seniors! We had 21 folks who came, enjoyed seeing familiar people, and meeting new friends at our July 20th meeting! After the meeting we all feasted on homemade BLT’s by Diane Silva, potato salad from Cook House, and ice cream for dessert. Thank you Diane for making our delicious lunch! After lunch the Bingo game came out. Steve called four games. No repeat winners this time… At our short meeting we discussed two events coming up. First, Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club will be going to Davenports in East Providence for a lunch buffet in lieu of our August 17th meeting. Folks who plan to attend will either meet at Francis Farms at 11:15 and leave by carpool for Davenports at 11:30, OR folks could meet us at Davenports at noon. The menu will be a variety of wraps, mini meatballs, and Davenport Supreme Pasta with salad, dessert, coffee or tea or water, tax and tip… ALL FOR THE PRICE OF $26.45 per person. Please call Donna Howard at 508-252-6281 for reservations. It should really be a great time.

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Back to School 5 Tips for Transitioning Back to School (Family Features) Heading back to the classroom is a big change following a summer of fun in the sun. Some kids eagerly embrace the idea of once again being surrounded by friends and thrive on the familiar tempo a new school year brings. Others resist the disruption to their laid-back lifestyle. Understanding which mindset your kids are taking into this school year can help you set the stage for success. Creating a transition plan for your family makes the return to school a team effort and reinforces a support system that is essential for kids’ academic achievement. “Even students who are excited about the new school year can benefit from a structured transition plan,” said Robyn Knecht, director of counseling for St. Joseph’s Indian School, a Native American residential school that helps students move beyond the cycle of poverty, addiction and mental illness with an education and opportunities for a brighter future. “Talking with your student about what aspects of school they’re looking forward to, and where they might have worries, allows you to tailor your transition plan to their needs.”

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Get Back into a Routine

During the summer months, when there’s no bus to catch or school bell to beat each morning, many kids have different sleep schedules and less formal routines throughout the day. As you approach the start of a school year, begin easing back toward your classroom routine by gradually making bedtimes and wake-up times earlier. Introduce some structure with projects that blend play with learning to help re-engage those thinking caps.

Set Attainable Academic Goals

Having high educational aspirations is a protective factor that may help youth avoid at-risk behaviors. Goals should be based on the child’s abilities. Asking a student who consistently earns Bs to suddenly become a straight-A student probably isn’t realistic. However, you can ask your child to create goals that push his or her comfort boundaries, such as aiming for mostly B-pluses on first quarter report cards. Setting milestone goals that ladder up to larger, longer-term goals allows your student to build self-esteem, celebrate successes and stay motivated on the journey.

Make Organization a Priority

Modeling good organizational skills can help your student develop good habits that allow him or her to demonstrate a commitment to school and school-related responsibilities. For younger kids, that may be creating a designated place to store backpacks when they get home so you avoid the morning scramble. You can ask kids of all ages to help manage a file system where you keep school papers that need to be signed and returned. Older kids can benefit from learning how to keep to-do lists and their own calendars to manage school, sports, activities and social commitments.

Build Positive Relationships

While your parental involvement at home plays a vital role in your student’s success, so does positive engagement with supportive teachers at school. Leading up to the start of the school year, make a point to meet new teachers and develop connections that show your student he or she has a team of resources ready to share in celebrating achievements and provide a helping hand if challenges arise.

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Particularly for a student who lacks enthusiasm about school, finding areas for him or her to explore personal interests and excel can be particularly valuable. Treat the start of the school year as an opportunity to discover which social clubs and activities are available and find one (or more) that sparks enthusiasm. These non-academic settings can play a helpful role in developing close relationships with positive peers, which is another protective factor that supports positive outcomes for youth. Learn more about the important ways you can influence your child’s success this school year and beyond at stjo.org.

5 Ways to Support Teachers this Fall

(Family Features) Throughout the pandemic, teachers have gone above and beyond for their students, becoming not just educators, but also counselors, role models and friends to their students by supporting their overall well-being. Even so, only 52% of teachers feel valued by their communities, according to PDK International, a professional association for educators. What’s more, teachers are more burnt out than ever,

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with 81% reporting their workloads have increased and 55% sharing they have less time for planning than before, according to a State of Teaching survey conducted by Adopt a Classroom. Heading back to school means stocking up on supplies, updating wardrobes and planning new routines for hassle-free mornings. This fall, as you prepare for the new school year, consider these ideas for supporting your children’s teachers, too:

Volunteer in the Classroom

With the extra roles and responsibilities many teachers have taken on in recent years, there aren’t enough hours in the day to complete special projects or keep up with certain tasks. Ask teachers how you can lend a hand. That might mean spending some time physically in the classroom, or there may be ways you can support your children’s classes from home, such as assembling instructional packets or researching field trip ideas.

Recognize Teachers Who Go Above and Beyond

Chances are good you know at least a few educators who have gone beyond the call of duty and made an exceptional impact on their students. Honoring their contributions shows appreciation for all they do. One way to demonstrate your gratitude is by nominating educators for Staples’ fourth annual #ThankATeacher contest, which recognizes 20 stand-out educators who go above and beyond for their students. Winners’ schools will be awarded $5,000 in classroom essentials for the upcoming school year. Learn more about how to nominate a teacher at staplesconnect.com/thankateacher.1

Be a Partner in Your Child’s Learning at Home

Supporting teachers isn’t just about the classroom and supplies; you can also provide a helping hand by creating good habits and modeling the importance of education at home. Actions like creating routines that keep students on a comfortable, familiar schedule help teachers manage classrooms more effectively. You can also make communication with your children’s teachers a priority so you’re aware of concerns and can help address them early.

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Often, teachers dip into their own income to create fun, engaging learning experiences and supplement student supplies when they run low. In fact, the average teacher spends $745 on supplies for their classrooms that are not covered by school budgets. According to Adopt a Classroom’s State of Teaching survey, 71% of teachers spent more of their own money on classroom materials in 2022 than during the previous year. You can ask teachers what supplies they need, or you can give back to teachers through Staples’ Classroom Rewards program. Join for free and earn 5% back on every qualifying purchase for you and 10% back of qualifying purchases to donate to local teachers. The program helps reduce teachers’ out of pocket costs for their classrooms by allowing them to earn up to $2,000 a year.

Attend School Board Meetings and Voice Support

Keeping tabs on the issues affecting your school district and teachers is an important part of monitoring and advocating for your children’s education, but it’s also a way for you to lend your support on topics affecting teachers. Stay informed about issues that matter to your children’s teachers and support school board policies and actions that serve teachers’ best interests.

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End of the Year Update from Dr. Azar Upon his Retirement Dear Dighton and Rehoboth Residents: I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some updates as I close out my final year as Superintendent of DightonRehoboth Regional School District due to retirement: • Not too long ago, I wrote to you in regard to receiving certification of our excess and deficiency or “E & D” monies from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue in the amount of $5,738,000.00. Of that amount, $3,440,363.00 has been distributed to our two towns. Per the towns’ choice, the Town of Rehoboth has received a reduction of their FY22 assessment of $2,205,155.71 and the Town of Dighton received a check this afternoon in the amount of $1,235,207.29. • This reimbursement represents the fiscal impact to the district of the federal, state and district’s COVID-19 response during Fiscal Year 2020/2021 (FY2021). As many in the community may remember, students during FY2021 were forced to stay home and access their education via Chrome book remotely, which resulted in significantly lower operating costs, including reduced transportation costs and lower energy costs. Additionally, school administrators made conscious decisions to postpone standard purchases while in a COVID-19 remote/hybrid shutdown. As a direct result, both the regional school district and the two member towns will benefit financially. • Additionally, the district will retain $2,297,637.00 of the excess as provided for by Massachusetts General Law (the regional school district legally retains up to 5% of their overall budget in E & D funds). Of this amount, the school committee recently

voted to use $750,000 to reduce the FY23 assessments to the member towns. • The COVID savings represented by the reductions to the towns’ FY22 and FY23 assessments facilitates an opportunity for the towns to prioritize the safety of their school buildings. While school safety is always a priority, the ongoing tragic events occurring on school campuses across the nation highlight the need for continued discussion and improvements regarding safety measures for our students, families, and community. • The high school track refurbishing project is now completed in green and gold with Falcon Pride. • In the coming weeks our tennis court project will be completed as well as our girls high school softball field. In conclusion, as I have stated in the past, the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District provides an excellent academic program with a multitude of athletics and activities, while providing a social emotional learning environment to make students and staff feel safe. With that in mind, I am extremely grateful for the years that I have been able to serve my community and hoping that our “pathway to excellence continues”. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Dr. Anthony C. Azar Superintendent of Schools Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District

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Looking Back…to School

By Phyllis Dupere Hello! Looking Back… is a new series that will provide readers towns was the way to go in the late 1950s. A suggested location for with some insight as to what was going on in the Town of Rehoboth the School was off of Ralsie Road, near where Cedar Brook School from a couple of centuries ago to last month. The August and is currently located. Numerous additions and structural changes September articles will discuss school matters. to the school and athletic fields have occurred over past years. At the northeast intersection of United States Route 44 and Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School, grades 5-8, opened in Massachusetts Route 118 is a sign that proclaims Rehoboth is 1971 on a piece of land adjacent to Palmer River School. A connectthe Birthplace of Public Education in North America, as “monies” ing driveway was added, along with the movement of the baseball (more commonly known as taxes) were collected for the benefit field from the elementary school to the rear of the property. Palmer of a child’s schooling. Small, neighborhood schools, such as the River School, once again over-crowded, moved Kindergarten and Hornbine School, built in 1862, were located throughout the town. first grade students to the vacant Anawan School. When another The Annual Report of the School Committee of the Town of Readdition was added to Palmer River, Kindergarten and first grade hoboth Massachusetts for the Year Ending December 31, 1919 was students returned. This combined campus offers many options for twelve pages long. The school calendar consisted of three terms future expansion. varying in length from nine to sixteen weeks with eight holidays off This past school year, the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School and a two-week Christmas-New Year break. Summer break, June, Committee voted and named Bill Runey the new Superintendent July and August, definitely was not a vacation for most children, as of Schools for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. they went to work on family farms tending the gardens or caring for the animals. Others sewed, cooked or did household chores. Superintendent Mortimer H. Bowman’s report stated that there was a shortage of teachers, not due to war effort, but the increase of prices and low salary offered to them. He wrote that teachers be given comfortable working conditions, receive a salary to afford her a good living and be large enough to lay aside a fair amount for future years (retirement). As for the school buildings, overcrowding at four schools and full buildings at the other schools created a concern that warranted a new school building of six rooms, each holding 48 students, with room to play outdoors. By consolidating some of the twelve neighborhood schools, he wished to provide music and drawing for the students. With a new school, he hoped to attract desirable and more experienced teachers in the southern part of town. Over the past hundred-plus years, these schools were consolidated into more modern, larger buildings – Pleasant Street School opened in September 1923, a new Anawan School in 1930 and North Rehoboth School in 1941. Students desiring to further their education past eighth grade would go to high school in a surrounding town near their home. The town’s population continued to increase by leaps and bounds. Overcrowding at all the schools was evident. In 1951, land was purchased at 317 Winthrop Street for the construction of a new elementary school with ten classrooms, library, health room, storage rooms, front office/principal’s office and combined cafeteria/auditorium/ gymnasium. Palmer River Grammar School Delivery $69 for up to 6 tons opened in September 1952. Bob Johnson, Johnson &Sanders Excavating, and crew did the landscaping around the school which included an island of oak trees and grass in front of the school, teacher parking lot and baseball field to the west of the school, a large, grass-covered playground with swings, slides and another field to play baseball, tag or other childhood games. The back boundary is a pine, oak and cedar forest. A ten-room addition was added onto Palmer River School in 1960. Offer good thru 8/31/22 Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School opened to the Class of 1961. A Re775 FALL RIVER AVENUE, SEEKONK, MA hoboth High School had been considered, www.thefireplaceshowcase.com 508-336-2600 TUES - FRI 9-3 pm; SAT 9-3 pm; Monday by appt yet many thought that combining two small

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A Message from the New DRRSD Superintendent Dear Rehoboth Community,

I am grateful to The Rehoboth Reporter for the opportunity to introduce myself as I assume the role of Superintendent of Schools. I chose education nearly 35 years ago because I wanted to have an opportunity to mold young people of all races, creeds, intellectual abilities, and economic backgrounds. The specifics of why I chose this career path are very personal. My father was a high school health sciences teacher, coach, and athletic director. When I got out of elementary school each day, I would catch a ride Bill Runey to see him at North Charleston High School. I was required to first do my homework, but as soon as I did, I could watch practice, fill water bottles, and even repair football helmets. I lived for that final school bell to see him and his players every day. Friday nights during football and basketball

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DRRSD Hires New Assistant Superintendent

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee has approved the hire of Dr. Frederick Souza as the next Assistant Superintendent. “Landing Dr. Souza as our ‘Chief Academic Officer’ is a significant hire for our District,” said Superintendent Bill Runey. “Fred has been an established leader at both the building and District levels. His passion for student achievement and staff culture will quickly be apparent as we engage all stakeholders to show We Are DR.” Dr. Frederick Souza Souza, who earned his doctorate at Northeastern University, has served at Brennan Middle School in Attleboro for the past seven years, including the last six as principal. Prior to coming to Attleboro, he was the District K-12 Math Coordinator in Randolph and was the Math Department Head in Fall River. School Committee Chair, Chris Andrade, shared the Superintendent’s enthusiasm, “We are thrilled to have Dr. Souza join our District and look forward to partnering with him to support our students, staff, and families.” Souza remarked: “Within moments of arriving on campus, I knew that the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District was a place where I could plant roots and grow alongside this incredible community. I am so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with so many hardworking individuals who share my passion and desire to educate and celebrate this unmatched group of students.”

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(Family Features) A menu of filling, delicious recipes is just what your family needs to make each school day a successful educational adventure. Satisfying lunch and dinner ideas can give loved ones the fuel they need while delicious desserts provide motivation for growing minds to get homework finished before enjoying a treat. When weeks get hectic due to busy schedules, these recipes offer simple solutions to make cooking easier while limiting time spent in the kitchen. Start with a lunch that’s as easy to make as it is to pack in a lunchbox, recharge in the evening thanks to a veggie-forward main course and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth with a chocolatey favorite to round out the day. Keep your family full and energized each school day with more ideas at Culinary.net.

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Weeknight meals are all about putting tasty dishes on the table in a short amount of time so you can share precious moments together despite busy schedules. In a matter of minutes, you can prepare this Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne for a quick yet flavorful recipe that can be enjoyed by little ones and adults alike. Featuring Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne as its key ingredient, this family meal makes it easy to incorporate vegetables without sacrificing taste. Available in popular shapes like penne, spaghetti and elbow, and made with lentils, peas and cauliflower, zucchini or sweet potato, the veggie-based pastas are gluten-free, nonGMO, vegan, Kosher and good sources of protein and fiber. Visit veggiecraftfarms.com for more information and family-friendly recipes.

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Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne

1 cup dry French green or brown lentils 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 box Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne • Toppings: • fresh basil • Parmesan cheese • red pepper flakes Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain then return to pot and add marinara and vegetable broth. Stir well and simmer over low heat about 10 minutes. Cook penne according to package directions. Top cooked pasta with lentil Bolognese, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

A Heaping Serving of Homework Motivation

Heading back to school doesn’t have to mean forgetting the fun of warm weather treats. Once the homework is done and you’ve enjoyed dinner with loved ones, turn your attention to a dessert that tastes like it was prepared by a professional baker. This S’mores Skillet starts with a sweet brownie base made with Domino Light Brown Sugar and is then infused and topped with traditional s’mores ingredients. Just combine in a skillet then bake – or grill for that familiar outdoor feel – until warm and gooey. Find more dessert ideas to sweeten up back-to-school season at DominoSugar. com.

S’mores Skillet

Prep time: 30 minutes ~ Cook time: 10 minutes ~ Servings: 6

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 1 cup mini marshmallows, divided • 6 graham crackers, roughly crumbled, divided Preheat oven or grill to 350 F. Place medium heat-proof bowl over medium saucepan simmering with water. Add butter, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate; melt. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in flour mixture. Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup mini marshmallows and three graham crackers to batter. Pour mixture into 8-inch skillet. Top with remaining mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and graham crackers. Grill or bake 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill. Cool 10 minutes and serve.

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(Family Features) Quick and easy yet delicious meals make time spent in the kitchen effective and enjoyable. Next time you’re in a time crunch for lunch or a simple dinner at home, lean on recipes that require five ingredients or less and can be ready in a snap. These recipes are perfect in a pinch to satisfy hunger without requiring complicated prep or cooking steps. Just heat rice and add ingredients like cheese and seasonings for flavorful meals you can cook in mere minutes.

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1 Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cup 2 teaspoons salsa verde 1 tablespoon shredded cheese 1/16 teaspoon ground cumin Microwave rice according to package instructions. Add salsa verde, shredded cheese and ground cumin; mix to combine. Find more fast, flavorful meal ideas at MinuteRice.com.

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Visit our Local Farms & Gardens! SOUZA FAMILY FARM

FRESH PICKED RASPBERRIES Heirloom Tomatoes • Squash Sweet Corn • Fairytale Eggplant Peppers • Cucumbers Our Own Honey •Pottery

WALKER STREET ORGANIC GARDENS 92 Walker Street, Seekonk MA • 401.648.5587

When you visit Souza Family farm you are greeted by Val, Jen, Isabelle, Kaylee, Kathy, or Ann. They are always happy, helpful, and welcoming. Nothing keeps them from the greenhouses where they grow a wide arrangement of flowering plants, vegetable plants, hangers and herbs. The farm stand is open! Their large variety of vegetables in-season includes: 40 varieties of tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, winter squash, peppers, onions, cucumbers, pickling cukes, cauliflower, broccoli, large variety of beans, blueberries, corn, lettuces and more! They will have more and more vegetables as the season changes. Stop on by to see what is growing and ready!! They do supplement our produce from local sources. If they don’t grow it, you’ll know it! Farmer’s Market coupons at the Farm Stand as well as SNAP/HIP are accepted.

OSAMEQUIN FARM

Come visit us at Osamequin Farm, at the corner of Walnut St and Prospect St in Seekonk! We are a non-profit cooperative farm, hosting multiple farmers all under “one roof”, plus Pick Your Own blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cut flowers! We open up the farm for community gatherings, educational workshops, and private events. Visit our website for all the details and to get on our email list! Sustainability is at the center of our mission - EVERYTHING we offer is chemical free, grown with organic practices. We only sell what we grow - you can expect to find berries, vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, and all the flowers in our Farm Stand this summer. Our blueberries are never sprayed, so they’re safe for the kids to pick and put right into their mouths in the field! Follow us on social media @osamequinfarmto be sure you hear about all our events, workshops, and when the berries are ready to pick! New this summer: our first ever FAMILY CAMPOUT fundraiser on the farm!

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IN MEMORIAM Kenneth J. Landry Pawtucket – Kenneth J. Landry, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Sue M. (Parker) Landry. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Alphonse “Tippy” H. and Rita M. (Lafond) Landry. Ken was the owner and operator of JK & B Transportation. He was a diesel mechanic and driver for Messier Trucking, Cumberland, for twenty years. He had also been a driver for New England Frozen Foods and a mechanic and driver for American Insulated Wire. Most recently Ken was employed as a diesel mechanic for RIPTA until retiring. He enjoyed life’s simple pleasures; walks in the park with his devoted dog, Buddy, spending summer evenings on his front porch, camping in Sutton, Massachusetts since his childhood, boating on Echo Lake, Burrillville, and his annual pig roast. Ken would happily help anyone with any automotive problems, and enjoyed his time with his many Kenneth J. Landry friends at Joe’s Bar & Grill, Central Ave., Pawtucket. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and many friends. He leaves two sons, Jason K. Landry of Rehoboth and Keith S. (Jennifer Hart) Landry of Cumberland; a daughter, Brittany L. Landry of Pawtucket; four cherished grandchildren, Keith S. Landry, Jr., Damian J. Montenegro, and twins, Ava L. Landry and Brody J. Landry; two brothers, Russell A. Landry and his wife, Linda, of South Attleboro and Donald E. Landry and his wife, Charlene, of Paramount, California; his beloved cousin, Jason Bouchard of Maine; brothers and sisters-in law, Frank Parker, III and his wife, Carol, of East Providence, Bruce Parker of Pawtucket, Deb Prior and her husband, Michael, of Richmond, Edward Parker, Sr. and his wife, Donna, of Spring Hill, Florida; many friends including George Munson of Rehoboth and Tommy Rogers of Pawtucket; many nieces and nephews including Glenn Landry and his wife, Barbara, of Rehoboth, and his devoted dog, Buddy. He was the brother of the late Gary A. Landry and the brother-in-law of the late Donald Parker, James Parker, Robert Parker and John Parker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church of St. John Paul II Parish, 755 Central Ave., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. VISITATION will be on Sunday, July 31, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Pawtucket Animal Shelter, C/O Pawtucket Police Department, 121 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated. For online condolences visit: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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IN MEMORIAM Russell J. Hart Russell J. Hart, 92, of Seekonk, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was the husband of the late Beverly A. (Calderwood) Hart to whom he was married 66 years. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late James and Rose (Brigden) Hart. He lived in Meadow View, Warwick from 1931 to 1955 and was a resident of Seekonk since 1955. Russell graduated from Gorton High School in 1947. He played baseball for Gorton, the Warwick Veterans League, the CYO League and the Providence Amateur League. He played softball for Lark Inn, Greenwood Inn and Monowatt Co. Russ worked at BIF Industries in West Greenwich for over 35 years as an engineer and retired as VicePresident of manufacturing. He was also a project manager for Mercury Construction Company in Brockton, MA. He received a BSBA degree from the University of Rhode Island and an AME degree from Roger Williams University. He also was involved in Seekonk Cable Access for over 20 years and helped to negotiate contracts and establish the state of the art studio for TV9 Seekonk. He was inducted into the Army in 1951. He served Russell J. Hart in Germany in Kaiserslautern at the Rhine Ordnance Depot attached to the 2nd Armored Division as a track vehicle mechanic. He received his discharge in 1953. After retiring, Russ and Beverly traveled extensively. They would travel to Colorado to visit their son at the Air Force Academy and also purchased a trailer to camp in all parts of the United States and most of the national parks including Alaska. In the winter he enjoyed downhill skiing with his family in Maine, which was something he did until 2009. He leaves two children, Susan J. Chaisty and Russell J. Hart, Jr. (Ret. Colonel, USAF) and four grandchildren, Russell J. Hart, III, Dalton Hart, Paige Hart and Connor Hart. He was the father of the late Diane Lynn Hart. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Seekonk Congregational Church would be appreciated.

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Fernando “Andy” Oliveira

Fernando “Andy” Oliveira Seekonk – Fernando “Andy” Oliveira, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Roselyn (Charron) Oliveira for forty-five beautiful years. Born in Seekonk, he was the son of the late Claudino and Erimlinda (Mendoza) Oliveira. Andy was the sole proprietor of the former Andy’s Bay State Auto Body, South Attleboro, for over sixty years. He was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army and a longtime member of the So. Attleboro Lions Club. Andy resided in Seekonk for most of his life and was an avid classic car enthusiast. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by two sons, Fernando Oliveira, Jr. of Palmetto, FL and Joseph Oliveira of Troutville, VA; four daughters, Sandra Parascandolo and her husband, Michael, of Johnston, RI, Laurie Robin and her husband, Robert, of Cumberland, RI, Brenda Andreozzi and her husband, Joseph, of Maidstone, VT and Dawn Quaglia of Rehoboth; twelve grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Oliveira of Seekonk and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was the father of the late Douglas Oliveira and brother of the late Mary Nunes, Beatrice Fontaine, Della Refino, Sadie Bolduc, Rose Pitassi, Henry Oliver and Anthony Oliveira. His funeral was held on Wednesday, June 13, 2022 and began with visitation at 9:00 a.m. in WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment with Military Honors followed in Seekonk Cemetery, Seekonk. Memorial donations to Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St., Seekonk, MA 02771 would be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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John F. Sheehan, Jr., 83, of Hillside Avenue, Rehoboth, died peacefully on July 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Edward Albert Holt of Rehoboth and Assonet, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Antonio V. Rodrigues 83 of Broad Street, Rehoboth, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Miriam Hospital.

Seekonk

Lucille T. (Cayer) Karol, 94, of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, after a period of declining health. Elaine V. Salley-Chemelowski of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 55 years of age. Joan Leila, (Barton) Governo, 86, of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022, at Steere House Nursing Center in Providence from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. Russell J. Hart, 90, of Seekonk, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Philip Brennan Toole, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his grateful family on Sunday July 3. Jaime S. Pires, 62, of Seekonk, passed away on Monday, July 11,2022 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Barbara Burns-Sullivan, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Edna Mae (Harnish) Kelly, 95, formerly of Seekonk and Attleboro, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Madonna Manor Nursing Home. William R. Palmer, 88, of Marnoch Drive, Seekonk, MA, died peacefully on July 22, 2022 at the Hope Health Hospice Center, Providence. Gary J. Cartwright, 61, of Seekonk, passed away on July 22, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a battle with pancreatic cancer. James G. Nascimento 52, of Seekonk, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston.

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WANTED CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DRIVERS CLASS A: Construction Truck Drivers Wanted, Class A license, must be experienced. Top pay & benefits. Rosciti Utility Construction. Send resume to Admin@ rosciti.com. Office 854-0028 Grow with us! Part-time bartender needed at the Elks! DAY & NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE, $7/hr +tips. Stop in and fill out an application or call Rich at 401-952-3736. East Providence Elks Lodge #2337, 60 Berkeley St, East Providence, RI 02914 We are hiring: El Mariachi located at 736 North Broadway is hiring servers, bartenders, dishwashers. Please call 401434-1505. Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center is looking for a part time per diem Registered Physical Therapist. Please email greenlocktrc@gmail.com Solid Waste Truck Driver Wanted: Local, family owned company. Good benefits and pay. 40+ hours. Willing to train the right person. Call Dale at 508-958-0796. Seekonk Flea Market at Seekonk Speedway. Positions available for general help around the Flea Market Sundays thru December 3rd. Call Linda at 401-263-5737.

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Cash paid for vintage trading cards, video games, comics and toys. Call, txt Ernie- 508-662-1959 or email enrboas@ yahoo.com Seekonk Flea Market at Seekonk Speedway. Buyers and Vendors wanted every Sunday 7AM-1PM thru December 3rd 2022. Call Linda at 401-263-5737. 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.

HALL RENTAL

BOOK YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION PARTY NOW! Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, Club/ Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries and other events. Call the club at 401-433-0209, leave a message.

VACATION RENTAL

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: Pearl Lake Rd in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Minutes from 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 Spring and Summer getaways: Weekly or weekends. Call Joe at 401-439-8089).

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Trailor For Sale: Homemade utility trailor with heavy duty suspension. 78 cubic feet, 6 feet deep, 4 feet wide, 3 ft 3 in high. Built to haul heavy duty lawnmower, ATV, small motorcycle, dirt bike, or materials. $500. Call George at 508-761-8203.

HOME & GARDEN

Plants for sale: Perennials, annuals, Euonymus bushes, Angel Trumpets, Coleus, succulents, fig trees & angel’s trumpet, free small plant with visit, prices from $2-$20. Call 401-433-2922. Come and see my plants at The Weaver Library Farmers Market June 30th thru Sept 15th.

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Bicycle Sales & Service: Your Bike Shops now doing Spring Tune-ups on all brands, Riverside 401-433-4491 and Warren 401-245-9755. Call Art or Joe for specials and service now. Housecleaning: Is your home in need of a really good cleaning? Whether you need a 1 time cleaning, or regular cleanings. Years of experience! (We include fridge and oven w/ our cleanings) Call Gil for details 508840-6611. BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House. We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-2261295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

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Boneyard Barbecue & Saloon El Mariachi EP Wieners iAlive Restaurant La Familia Madeira Restaurant B & R Fournier Construction, Inc. East Providence Roofing Tabeleys Roofing Camping World of Berkley Digger’s Catch Home & Commercial Security Pro Inspection Services Croome Sanitation, Inc. Soares Sanitation Pumping, Inc. Town Sanitation Fireplace Showcase Fireplace Showcase Heritage Tree & Arborist Services Big Blue Removal Service Advanced Tree Carlson Tree Service Choate Tree Service Heritage Tree & Arborist Services Horticultural Creations, Inc. Mann’s Tree Service Seekonk Tree Service Water Filter Company, Inc. Vintage Plumbing & Heating

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