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The Three Sisters

In between sales for replacement windows and offers to buy my house, occasionally the mail yields something of interest. The past few weeks have brought the Rehoboth Town Calendar, and the announcement that we have grown to four precincts! What unprecedented times. The other piece of mail I found interesting was my seed catalog. I used to be an avid gardener until I moved to a place in the woods, a major sticking point between my husband and I. Now instead of growing my flowers I have towering oaks that provide fodder for the abundant amount of hairy woodpeckers that like to visit.

Planning a garden is usually a winter activity, you plot your garden and order your seeds. Basic gardening teaches us things like to plant marigolds next to tomatoes, or to avoid nightshades near certain plants. Some plants like foliar feeds while others like ground feeding, some plants don’t like wet leaves and are prone to sun scorch or burns. The rules go on and on, and it’s been a while so I can’t quite remember all of them.

At the same time, this New Years, I took a trip to the dump and unloaded boxes of papers my parents saved from my schoolwork. I asked my husband if he wanted anything, or if he thought the kids might, and he said “no, nobody wants paper”. It made me laugh to myself because my signature move in rock paper scissors is in fact paper. Everyone likes to use brute force, forgetting the simplest tactic is usually the best route.

So where am I going with this? I found some of my papers from elementary school where we received quite a thorough education on local tradition and culture. Especially with respect to Native Americans and Wampanoag Culture. When I first got involved in politics, a teacher pointed out how Annawan was spelled wrong on our seal in front of the Selectmen’s meetings. I carried that with me for a while until I came across an actual history book and realized it was just another test. Anawan is the Americanized version of Annawan. Everyone needs some humble pie once and awhile.

Anyway, back to gardening, coincidentally I found some early papers on the Three Sisters, the gift that the natives gave to the colonists and something that was spiritually very important in their culture. In case you didn’t know, three sisters is a form of planting that is called companion planting. Corn is planted and then squash and beans are allowed to trellis up the stalk of the corn, each reaching for the sun simultaneously. It’s the perfect symbiosis.

It’s like a unit, or a squad, each plant having its own place in the situation, and duties and responsibilities to other members of the unit. The Natives also believed in circles, in terms of time, in terms of communication, and in times when we are trying to find our way. I’ve had a great deal of life experience that I don’t often share because sometimes it is uncomfortable, but I do share it when I feel like it is appropriate. I think people that struggle often have the tendency to cannibalize one another, and we could do better and accomplish more if we could support each other, much like the symbiosis of the Three Sisters. Each was an individual and respected for their own properties, and they could not succeed without one another.

So as you get your seed catalogs I urge you to think of the Three Sisters and perhaps consider it on your planting schedule. Since I cannot grow anything myself I rely on our local farms, and I am looking forward to stopping by the Corn Crib this summer. I am in the process of cooking my way through Ruth Handy’s recipe book which is delicious! Like an ode to Julia Child, but more local and less butter. Which is a good thing for me.

We are in hardiness zone 6A, so if you are starting your own plants keep this in mind.

Simple shop lights, with a cool and warm bulb can mimic sunlight, though the plants get a little leggy, it’s a cheap way to start seeds. And remember to harden off your plants.

I recommended Mother Earth News for guidance. John Scheepers is my favorite seed catalog. How fortunate we are to live in a place where we can garden, and not have to pay for water to irrigate!

Happy Planting!

Laura Dias Samsel

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Inside This Issue

Business Directory......................68 Church News..............................54 Classifieds...............................67 Club Announcements.................29 Events....................................35 Food & Dining..............................60 Healthy Living.............................62 Letters...................................5 Library......................................

Blanding.......................43 Seekonk.......................40 Love is in the Air..........................56 Obituaries................................64 People...................................39 Rehoboth COA............................52 Rehoboth Ramblings..................10 Rehoboth Town News.................12 School News..............................44 Scouts...................................33 Seekonk Human Services..........53 Seekonk Town News...................23 Sour Grapes...............................58 State House................................51

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To All of Those Who Donated to the Rehoboth Animal Shelter for the Betty White Challenge

I want to thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness.All donations will be used strictly for the welfare of the animals of the shelter.

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Cold Weather Reminder for Our Pets

Cold weather can pose serious problems for our pets. Our pets have many of the same needs as we do.

Antifreeze is very poisonous to animals. The sweet odor and taste attracts both dogs and cats and even a few licks could be fatal. Be sure to properly dispose of empty containers and clean up spills immediately.

Pay extra attention to your pet’s feet during the winter. Snow or ice can become packed between the pads. Wipe your pet’s paws after a jaunt outside and use sand on icy areas instead of salt or chemicals.

Seeking warmth on a cold day, cats can crawl underneath your car and rest between the hood and engine. Remember to honk your horn or knock on the hood before starting your car.

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Running for School Committee in Seekonk

Over the past two years, we’ve all embraced the challenges of Covid-19, and the changes it has brought upon our lives. I can admit that during this time, I learned a valuable lesson; that I blindly entrusted our educational system to fulfill the needs of all of our children.

This is not to say that our system does a bad job. On the contrary, overall we have a great structure of educators who work hard at teaching our children, and their hard work does not go un-noticed.

During the spring of 2020, when in-school learning ended and our children were sent home for the remainder of the year, my wife worked diligently to find resources online to provide continuing education to our children. It was at this point where we observed our son struggling with the work we provided him.

Without going too far into detail, he had fallen two grades behind in reading. While he had received interventions over the years, the depth of the problem was never really addressed to us. The interventions alone would not be enough. We sought private assistance outside the school system, which ultimately confirmed our beliefs; our son needed more help. I hadn’t realized the depth of this issue originally, and ultimately lay the blame on myself for not catching it sooner. I will no longer be blind to the problems we face as parents, the challenges our children face, and many other parents/children face here in our school system.

Interventions are a great tool to help a child who has fallen slightly behind. The question becomes how long do we implement these lower level interventions before realizing there is a larger issue at hand, and an IEP may be necessary to help a child reach their full potential? This is a question I think plagues our current system, as there doesn’t seem to be a structure set to identify when a child has fallen too far behind. I believe this problem in our educational system revolves around “ No Child Left Behind “, and it’s irony. It’s become more of a “ kick the can down the road “, in many cases having the exact opposite of it’s original intention. And it leads me to wonder how many other parents/children find themselves in the same position.

Our son has since been placed in an IEP, and has made outstanding progress. I cannot stress enough the value of our teachers on the front line, who work in these teams to help children who are struggling. Through his hard work and their excellent instruction, he is making great progress.

Through attending School Committee meetings, I can say I have some grave concerns with our current educational system. There seems to be many gray areas we are entering in this system when it comes to our children, fear and control tactics being utilized regarding Covid-19, and new courses of instruction being added to our curriculum without further information as to what said instruction entails.

This ultimately leads me to where I stand here today. My name is Kyle Juckett, and I’ve been a resident of Seekonk for the past 10 years. I’m a father of three children here in our school system, a husband to an amazing wife, and a police officer.

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8 The Reporter February 2022 In addition to some of the issues stated above that I’d like to address if given the opportunity to serve this community, I hope that with my experience as a police officer, I can help assist with school safety, and assist in any way as a bridge between our wonderful Police Department and the School System.

I wish to serve every parent and child here in our community, and will do everything in my power to fight for the best educational system and levels of support for our children here in this town. I will fight for curriculum that is well defined, within the scope of the educational system, and is in the best interest of our children’s futures. I will fight for our children’s rights, and not kneel to fear.

Respectfully, Kyle Juckett, School Committee Candidate April 2022

Running for Seekonk School Committee

Hi my name is Andrea Rosseter, and i’m running for school committee. This is my first time running for public service, and since I’ve lived here for only four years I thought I’d tell you a bit about myself, and my reasons for running.

Professionally I have over two decades of experience in retail management from mom & pop to big box environments. I am well accustomed to multi-million dollar operational budgets, setting policies, and creating/performing evaluations. During my tenure I have worked with thousands of individuals to attain common goals, and welcome differing thoughts, and opinions. There are 2 major lessons I have learned throughout both involving information. The first is the need for Level of Service Analysis. It is a priority to learn the perceptions of not only the teachers, but the students, families, and our community.

The second lesson is the dissemination, and context of information itself. Governmental agencies need transparency, but what is the use of a list of laws, numbers, anagrams, or initialisms without understanding them in context. I want everyone who desires to know the ins-and-outs of our school system to have a firm understanding. In short I not only want to hear what all of us have to say, I want us to be informed. Our system derives 75% of its operational budget from our municipal taxes, it is not only our money, but also our youth.

On a personal level a number of years ago by living modestly I was able to switch from my chosen career to retail merchandising. This allowed me the time to care for not only my son, but also my parents and Uncle.

I have since lost my Father and Uncle, but still care for my Mother presently.

My Mother was an educator, it was her love and calling. During a discussion she talked about her dissatisfaction with the current state of our system. This began my examination, trying to figure out what could be so wrong. Clearly a gear is failing to turn for both teachers and students. I really did not know what went into it. My son who is in seventh now, has always had an IEP, and with great teams, his will, and my advocacy he has thrived. So 3 years ago I began to study laws, policies and budgets, and started attending SC meetings. I thought heavily on my son’s IEP, and how that has changed outcomes for him. I believe it has afforded him not a set of different expectations, but an opportunity to meet them as an individual. As the granddaughter of Portuguese immigrants I staunchly believe in the individual, and the promise of opportunity that America gives. I’d love to see that promise fulfilled for our youth, and mitigate Providing Orthodontic care in whatever is holding our educators back from fully enjoying their calling.

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Now would be a great time to hibernate, if only we could, though I would prefer something more comfy and cozy than a cave in the winter. I always feel sorry for the poor groundhogs that are dragged out of their burrows on February 2, blinking into the light and wondering what the heck is going on. Just leave the poor creatures alone. We all know there are six more weeks of winter in these northern regions.

I’ve been good about going out for walks in the bitter cold (briefly) but tromping through deep snow is another matter. I usually take our dog Lucy out for 20 minutes or so, unless the weather is really bad, in which case she wants to go back inside as much as I do. I’ve become so used to dog-walking over the decades that during those times when we were without a dog, I felt funny walking by myself. I think of canine companions as fun and furry exercise machines, although when there is a blizzard you might wish your dog was a cat.

Speaking of our dog, I’ve enjoyed seeing a Lucy-lookalike as a supporting actor in the new “The Gilded Age” series on HBO. I found at least the first episode in this latest Julian Fellowes series entertaining, though it’s received several really negative, even nasty, reviews, such as “Dime-Store Downton” (in the New York Times).

Yes, this new series is pretty much Edith Wharton/Henry James very watered down for a wide audience, but it’s supposed to be just light entertainment about 19th century robber barons and their social-climbing wives, not great art. It’s more interesting if a viewer is familiar with the Newport of that era, though Newport isn’t really shown so much. Visitors to The Breakers might recognize its kitchen as the kitchen in the Russells’ new Manhattan mansion.

A lot of the show was filmed on an elaborate sound stage on Long Island apparently, a far cry from Highclere Castle in “Downton Abbey”. You can tell when the streets in the background are computer-generated. Regardless of critical reviews, “The Gilded Age” is still a lavish (those costumes!) and amusing form of entertainment for these long, cold winter nights. A bit of escapism is called for in February. And sometimes bad shows can be entertaining in their own (unintentional) way.

Obviously the Julian Fellowes’ franchise, so to speak, has priced itself way out of reach of PBS these days, regardless of the program. I feel sorry for PBS with the fierce competition from all the streaming services these days. But when I find a variety of interesting British shows on free streaming services, I wonder why PBS seems to concentrate so heavily on British crime shows.

Maybe that’s all that many viewers are interested in, but I’ve always had off-beat tastes in entertainment. I do enjoy British programs like “Call the Midwife” and “All Creatures Great and Small” which are both entertaining and intelligent. I only wish there were more shows like these on PBS. We always joke about these cozy British mysteries where charming little towns in The Cotswolds have someone like Father Brown solving one murder a week, as if this bucolic countryside was a hotbed of violent crime. On the other hand, I prefer that to the more grim and grisly British police shows. Anyway, I’d like to tell GBH (I still don’t see why they dropped the “W”) that I enjoy British programs on houses and gardens, history, and travel more than cops/crime/corpses. And let’s not mention the interminable pledge breaks.

Many people escape February (or part of it) by heading to warmer climates. Many others just stay up north and deal with it, one way or another. One of the most time-honored ways of winter escape is to stay cozy and warm with a thick comforter, a good book, and that cuddly little dog, of course.

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Hello All ~ Happy February ~ I hope you are staying warm and healthy! As a friendly reminder, Real Estate Tax Bills were due Tuesday, February 1st. Payment can be made via mail, drop box outside of town hall (340 Anawan Street) or online @ http://www.town.rehoboth. ma.us. If paying online, please scroll down to “Online Payments” and then click “Tax Payments” on the Town’s homepage.

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Thank you, Rehoboth Garden Club, for placing the beautiful holiday wreath on the front of old Town Hall, which was moved to the new Town Hall in January. All the Town Hall employees thank you for making our holidays so special with your amazing wreaths!

2022 Rehoboth Town Census

By now, you should have received your 2022 census form, dog license renewal, introduction to the new online-dog licensing program flyer, 2022 Reprecincting informational flyer and our 2022 calendar/town directory. This year’s calendar features Rehoboth’s New Town Hall located at 340 Anawan Street (Route 118), which we moved into on December 27th. We all love coming to work each day. Thank you, voters of Rehoboth, for approving the purchase of our new Town Hall at our May 11, 2021 Annual Town Meeting.

We hope you find the calendar and town directory a helpful tool. I would also like to thank the many residents for their kind comments on how useful the calendar and directory are to them throughout the year. Every household in the Town of Rehoboth received one 2022 Calendar Endless Possibilities in their Census mailer. If you would like an extra 2022 calendar for you or your family, 820 TAUNTON AVE(RT. 44) | SEEKONK, MA 02771 just call, e-mail our office or stop by Town Hall. A supply of calendars is in the foyer and available from the Clerk’s Office, while supplies last. If you did not receive your census mailer, please let me know at 508252-6502 x-3110 or email me LSchwall@ RehobothMA.gov .

I would like to thank the 2,976 households (56%) that quickly reviewed their census data, made any necessary changes, and returned the forms to us ~ thank you all !!! If you have not returned your census, please take a moment and send it back please. Census forms were due to our office

by January 31, 2022. This year, residents were afforded the opportunity to drop off their census forms at the outside drop box at Town Hall (340 Anawan Street), fax, mail, or scan and e-mail them in. We also left census drop boxes around the Town (Town Hall Cabinetry for every Budget! foyer, Bristol-Savings Bank lobby, Blanding Library lobby and the COA Senior Center Showroom Hours: 508-557-0170 at Francis Farm). It is exciting to see that Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm www.InfinityKitchensandBaths.com residents are able to choose the most conSaturday: 9am - 1pm info@InfinityKitchensandBaths.com venient way to respond to their 2022 Census.

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During the months of February/March, the Registrars will begin contacting those residents who have not returned their 2022 census forms. Please respond as soon as possible so we do not have to bother you with a phone call ~ thank you.

As an added feature on the 2022 Census form, if you are a registered voter, you will note an (A) or (I) under the first column of the census “Voter Status”. Your political party is listed in the last column “Political Party”. Under Voter Status, “A” represents an active voter; “I” represents an inactive voter. Please contact our office as soon as possible if you have an “I” after your Voter Status. Also, many people seem to be confused with a political party of “U” by their name. The State considers all “Independent” voters as “Unenrolled”; therefore, the letter “U” appearing in the political party column. Independent is the same as Unenrolled. An Unenrolled or Independent voter has the opportunity to choose the Party ballot they wish to vote during a Primary Election.

Just a reminder, the census form does not register you to vote or allow you to change your political designation. We’ve come across many census forms in the past with the party designations crossed out and replaced with something else or a designation added to individuals who are not currently registered to vote. If you would like to register to vote or make a change to party designation, you must complete the appropriate forms as we need your signature to either register you to vote, change your political party affiliation, or remove you from our voter rolls. This can be done in person, by mail, or online. Simply call us at 508-252-6502 x-3109, x-3112 or x-3110 or e-mail us at LSchwall@RehobothMA.gov or LShaker@ RehobothMA.gov . If you prefer to register or change your political affiliation online, please go to www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. Mail-in voter registration applications are also available @ https://www.sec. state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf - please complete the application, save it, and e-mail, drop off or mail the signed form to us. In order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming Bristol-Plymouth District-Wide vote on Saturday, March 5, 2022 and the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, all voter registrations and/or political party changes must be made no later than 8:00 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022 for the 3-5-2022 B-P Ballot Vote or Wednesday, March 16, 2022 for the 4-5-2022 Annual Town Election.

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As discussed in the “Reprecincting” flyer included in your 2022 Census Mailer. Rehoboth is required by law to update its precinct lines, based on population, every 10-years after the Federal Census. Rehoboth’s Reprecincting lines were approved by the Board of Selectmen and State Elections during the Fall of 2021. We received final approval of the Reprecincting lines from the State on October 27, 2021; however, the new precinct lines did not become effective until 12-31-2021; therefore, the State was unable to update the precinct lines in the State database until that time. This delay in updating new precinct lines created an issue State-wide with the mailing of the 2022 Census forms. We could either wait until after State Elections updated the precinct information, sometime mid-late January or update our census/voter extract to reflect the changes manually (as suggested by State Elections) and send out our Census forms on time. The majority of towns and cities opted to mail their census forms after the State updated the database, sometime in January/February. This year, the Rehoboth Clerk’s Office, in an effort to mail the Census forms and 2022 Calendar during the first week of January, manually updated the “voter only” extract with the new precinct lines using the approved legal precinct line definitions and the Assessor’s map (MapGeo). Once the voter extract was updated it was submitted to the census vendor so you received your 2022 Census during the first week of January and were also notified if your voting precinct changed. The vacant address extract, which is generated from the State Computer, continued on next page...

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January 29, 2022 Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District Building Project Vote RESCHEDULED TO Saturday, March 5, 2022

I’m sure you already heard that the Bristol-Plymouth School Committee voted on December 21, 2021 to move the January 29, 2022 B-P District-Wide Ballot Vote to Saturday, March 5, 2022. The polling hours are from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Six hours). I am so thankful we did not have to hold the B-P Ballot Vote on Saturday, 1-29-2022 in the middle of a Nor’easter Snow Storm! Everything happens for a reason.

Final voter registration to be eligible to vote in the upcoming March 5, 2022 B-P District Wide Ballot Vote is scheduled for Friday, February 11, 2022 from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM in the Town Clerk’s Office. Prospective voters are reminded that they may also register to vote online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com, by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form, download a form @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in. pdf or stop by Town Hall-340 Anawan Street and complete a voter registration form in person.

If you would like to learn more about the B-P building project, please visit the Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School website @ https://www.bptech.org/msba If you were unable to attend the Tuesday, December 14 informational meeting at Francis Farm Community Center (Francis Hall Building).

A video of the presentation is available on RehobothTV-On Demand @ h t t p s : / / w w w. r e h o b o t h t v. o r g / ondemandPlayer?ShowID=3774 More details regarding the building project will be posted under “News and Announcements” on the Town of Rehoboth’s website: https://www.rehobothma.gov/ as we receive them from the district. Please remember to subscribe to news and alerts on the Town Website to receive updates on CONTROL this very important election.

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The Annual Town Election for the Town of Rehoboth will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – All four (4) precincts will be voting at one Polling Location: Francis Farm Community Center (27 Francis Farm Road) – Museum building. If you would like to review the facility and layout of the polling location, please visit the Town Website at: https://www.rehobothma.gov/home/news/ rehoboth-changes-its-centralized-pollinglocation-francis-farm-community-center-museum Depending on the current Pandemic situation, State of Emergency, and State Social Distancing protocols at the time of the election, details will be communicated as we get closer to the election. As always, the Town Website will have updated polling information when available.

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Nomination papers are now available for any registered voter in Rehoboth wishing to run for election on the Town ballot and who chooses not to seek a nomination through their registered party’s caucus process. Nomination papers may be picked up by prospective candidates, at the Town Clerk’s office (340 Anawan Street/ Route 118) beginning January 4, 2022 and must be returned, signed by a minimum of 50 registered voters. All signed and completed nomination papers are due back to the Board of Registrars at the Town Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on, or before, Tuesday, February 15th.

Positions to be elected on the ballot for 2022 are Moderator (one for 1 year), Board of Selectmen (one position for 3 years), Assessor (one for 3 years), School Committee (one for 3 years), Housing Authority (one for two years), Planning Board (two for 5 years and one for one year), Park Commission (one for 5 years), Constable (three for 3 years) and Water Commissioner (two for 3 years).

The Republican Town Committee Caucus will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in the COA-Senior Center (Francis Hall Building) at the Francis Farm Community Center – 27 Francis Farm Road at 7:00 PM. An alternate date/inclement weather date of Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 7:00 p.m., has been scheduled, also at the COA – Senior Center at the Francis Farm Complex.

The Democratic Town Committee Caucus will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 in the Blanding Public Library – Goff Memorial Hall at 7:00 PM. The final voter registration date, to be eligible to vote in the Annual Town Election, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16th from 8 AM to 8 PM at the Town Clerk’s Office. Prospective voters are reminded that they may also register to vote online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com , by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form, or download a form @ http://www. sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf

Absentee Ballot Requests

Applications for absentee ballots were available as of January 4th and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office or online @ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee/EnglishAbsentee-Ballot-Application.pdf . An absentee ballot may only be obtained by written request and with the voter’s original signature.

Filing deadline to apply for a mailed absentee ballot request will be 5:00 PM on the fourth (4) business day before Election Day: • Tuesday, March 1, 2022 for the March 5, 2022 Election • Wednesday, March 30 for April 5, 2022 Annual Town Election All completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office/outside Ballot Drop Box by no later than 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2022 for the B-P District-Wide Election and no later than 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 for the Annual Town Election.

“In-Person” at Town Clerk Office-340 Anawan Street absentee ballot request and vote deadline:

• Bristol-Plymouth District-Wide Election remains 12:00 PM on Friday, March 4, 2022, day before the March 5, 2022 election.

• Annual Town Election remains 12:00 PM on Monday, April 4, 2022, day before the April 5, 2022 election.

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As a reminder, we continue to offer the option of a Credit/Debit card or EFT/ACH payment system, available on the town website under online payments and then clicking on “Town Clerk Payments”. This feature enables you to conduct several town business functions online, such as requesting copies of birth-marriage-death certificates, business certificates, etc. through the town website @ www.town.rehoboth.ma.us (Click on Online Payments then Town Clerk Payments) or go directly to town clerk online payments page by going to https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs. Paying by Debit/Credit Cards or EFT/ACH payments is also available when visiting the Town Clerk’s office. We hope this added feature makes our town services more accessible and convenient for the residents. In 2021 we had a total of 630 individuals take advantage

February 2022 The Reporter of our credit card/EFT payment system, which is up 71 transactions from 2020. The online activity this past year (2021) generated receipts of $13,526.54, which is an increase of $3,410.94 over 2020.

The reported revenue for 2021 represents receipts for items such as genealogy fees, business certificates, raffle permits, dog licenses, birth/death/marriage certificates, street listings and various miscellaneous items related to the clerk’s office.

Dog Licenses for 2022

2022 Dog Licenses are now available and may be obtained in-person, by mail, online at https://permiteyes.us/rehoboth/publichome.php for renewal licenses OR for a new dog, which we do not have on file, you may register online at https://permiteyes.us/ rehoboth/applyforlicense.php . You may also drop off your dog licensing documents at the Town Hall drop box (340 Anawan Street).

An application for dog license renewal was included in your 2022 Census mailer and directions for using the new Online Dog License program was also included in the census mailer. If you need help with the online dog licensing, please view the directions online @ https://www.rehobothma.gov/town-clerk/pages/dog-licenses or contact our office – 508-252-6502 X-3109 or X-3112. The licensing fees are as follows: Male or female dog $20.00, female-spayed or male-neutered $10.00. If paying by check, please make sure it is made payable to “Town of Rehoboth”. Dog licenses are due annually by April 1st. Whether renewing online, via mail, drop box, or in person, dog license applications must be accompanied by a current year rabies certificate (with a vaccination date covering the current licensing year-May 1st or later) and proof of spay or neuter [if applying for the $10 licensing fee] unless we already have your documentation on file in the Clerk’s Office. If you are unsure, please give the office a call, and we can tell you how up-to-date our information is. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included with postage (the current postage is 71¢ for one dog tag, 93¢ for two dog tags and 1.15¢ for three tags). As of this writing, we have processed 438 of the 2,000+ dog licenses, which is more than last year at this time ~ thank you all for submitting so quickly.

Reminder, all residents 70-years old or over do not need to pay the $10 or $20 yearly dog licensing fee. As I’m sure you remember, I submitted an article at the May 8, 2017 Annual Town Meeting (Article 15) requesting Town Meeting vote to accept MGL CHAPTER 140 SECTION 139(c), which states “No fee shall be charged for a license issued under this section for a service animal as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act or regulations promulgated thereunder. No fee shall be charged for a license for a dog owned by a person aged 70 years or over in a city or town that accepts this provision”. Town meeting did approve the acceptance of MGL Chapter 140 Section 139 (c), which permits the Town Clerk’s Office to waive dog licensing fees for service animals and for dogs owned by any Rehoboth resident 70 years of age and older. Proof of rabies vaccinations for each dog and proof of the dog owner’s age (70 or older) is required. As per Town Counsel, this does not include Kennel Fees.

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Town Hall Mail & Online Payments

Very Important – Please, it is requested that when you send correspondence to any office at the Town Hall, you only include information specific to the department you want to communicate with. As an example, residents might send in their tax payment along with their census form or dog license. Tax payments go to the Tax Collector whereas census forms or dog licenses go to the Town Clerk’s Office. By including multiple offices in one envelope, it may delay processing your requests or payments. Also, there .com are two separate “Online Payment” accounts on the Town Website: Tax Payments and Town Clerk Payments. Please make sure if you are processing your taxes online you are selecting Tax Payments and for all Town Clerk payments online (Business Certificates, Birth – Marriage – Death Certificates, Genealogy Fees, Raffle Permits, Street Listings and Voter Lists) that you are selecting “Town Clerk DR. LURI LEE Payments” and not Tax Payments. Please Note: Effective 1-1-2022 all Dog Licensing online payments, now appears under “Online Permitting” located on homepage of the website @ www.RehobothMA.gov . Thank you for your assistance.

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Business owners whose business certificate will expire January through June of 2022 should have received a reminder for renewal. The renewal fee is $50.00 (certificate renewal is good for four years) and checks should be made payable to Town of Rehoboth. You may now renew online using a debit/credit card or electronic check at http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/townclerk/pages/business-certificates .

If you have any questions on any of the above items, please feel free to contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-252-6502, X3109, X3112 or X3110.

As a reminder, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st in honor of President’s Day. We hope you enjoy the President’s Day holiday. Also, a Happy Valentine’s Day to all from Laura, Lynn, Logan and Odete in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Even though the weather is cool, it is encouraging that the days are getting longer.

Spring cannot be too far behind. Thank you all – please stay healthy and safe!! I look forward to talking with you in March ~ Laura

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Public Hearing

The Rehoboth Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing to solicit proposals for projects utilizing CPC funds to benefit the Town of Rehoboth.

The meeting will be held February 23 as a Zoom meeting beginning at 7:00 pm.

Please consult the posting notice on the Town website in midFebruary to get the link to join the meeting.

We welcome your ideas and input.

Rehoboth Animal Shelter News

Nearly all the animals at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter have been adopted in recent months. This is wonderful but does make for a shortage of creatures to feature this month. There is our crotchety cat Callie, who prefers people who ignore her, and there is a newly arrived grey tabby picked up as a stray. If he isn’t claimed, you’ll find him on Petfinder soon.

For more information, or to report a lost or found pet, please call 508-252-5421 and leave a message.

Historic House Signs

The Rehoboth Historical Commission strives to preserve the wonderful history of Rehoboth, and to help bring awareness of the history to its citizens.

Rehoboth is filled with old homes, some dating back to the 1600s.

Some have preserved their originality, while others have been updated to more modern times. No matter the condition of the home, the history provides the house with personality, and makes for a meaningful property. In order to celebrate these homes, The Rehoboth Historical Commission has created an application for homeowners whose homes date prior to 1901 and would like to have a historic structure marker for their home. The 9x12 inch marker will contain the name assigned to the property, the date built, and the seal of the Rehoboth Historical Commission. The sign and application will not put the house on any historical register, or affect it in any way. It is simply a way to recognize and celebrate the old home. A model of the marker, along with applications, will be available at the Blanding Library located at 124 Bay State Road in Rehoboth, MA. The application can also be found on the town website located under the “Historical Commission” tab followed by the “Boards & Committees” tab.

Proceeds from the marker will go towards the manufacturing of the sign, and towards historical education and programs. This is a great opportunity to have a historic home recognized, and to let the community see how many wonderful antique homes are in our town.

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Rehoboth Democratic Town Committee (RDTC)

The Rehoboth Democratic Town Committee (RDTC) will hold its annual caucus on Friday February 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM in person at the Blanding Public Library - Goff Memorial Hall 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA to nominate candidates for the April 5, 2022 Town Election.

The list of Offices to be filled include: Anyone interested in seeking the above offices, as a Democratic candidate, should contact the Chairman of the Rehoboth

Democratic Town Committee, Paul Jacques, at (508) 922-4394 or via email DemCommittee02769@gmail.com Please be aware that all Local and State COVID protocols will be followed to include virtual options utilized if necessary.

As always, registered Rehoboth Democrats and un-enrolled voters are invited to attend the upcoming Caucus and monthly meeting on the third Saturday of each month. For more details visit our FB page at @RehobothDTC.

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If you need support to celebrate your child’s birthday, please use the form available on the website- two weeks’ notice is required for assistance with birthday celebrations so please provide ample notice: We need: Parent/Guardian’s name, address, email, phone Child’s name, gender, birthdate, general interests This information can be emailed to Mrs.mbrawley@gmail.com Or mailed to Maureen Brawley, 35 Reynolds Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769 If you have any questions, please call 508-252-4867 The Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc. is committed to serving the community by providing Christmas gifts, holiday support, and special occasion needs to Rehoboth residents who are facing challenging times in their lives.

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RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE As required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 132B, National Grid (New England Power and/or Massachusetts Electric Company) hereby gives notice that it intends to selectively apply herbicides along specific transmission line rights-of-way in 2022.

The selective use of herbicides to manage vegetation along rights-of-way is done within the context of an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program consisting of mechanical, chemical, natural and cultural components. In right-of-way vegetation management the pest or target is vegetation (primarily tall growing) that will cause outages and safety issues. National Grid’s IVM program encourages natural controls by promoting low growing plant communities that resist invasion by target vegetation. The selective use of herbicides and mechanical controls are the direct techniques used to control target vegetation and help establish and maintain natural controls.

Rodeo, and possibly one of the following herbicides, Arsenal or Arsenal Powerline, will be applied directly to the surface of stumps immediately after target vegetation is cut (Cut Stump Treatment). Garlon 4 or Garlon 4 Ultra will be applied selectively to the stems of target vegetation using hand-held equipment (Basal Treatment and Dormant stem treatment). Krenite S or Rodeo, mixed with Escort XP, and one of the following herbicides, Arsenal or Arsenal Powerline, or Milestone will be applied selectively to the foliage of target vegetation using hand-held equipment (Foliar Treatment). Applications shall not commence more than ten days before nor conclude more than ten days after the following treatment periods. The herbicide mixes and additional information about rights of way management in Massachusetts can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/rights-of-way-vegetation-management Municipalities that have rights-of-way scheduled for herbicide treatments in 2022:

Municipalities that have rights-of-way that were treated in 2021 but may require some touch-up work in 2022:

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Selectmen Approve New Public Records Policy

By Joe Siegel Due to the backlog of requests for public records, the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen have approved a new policy which will include charging fees. Selectman Michael Deignan said the high volume of requests was causing a “significant drain” on personnel resources.

“In some instances we’re being asked to do research that takes dozens of hours, produce hundreds of pages of documents, and the town has not been charging for much of this work,” Deignan continued.

To help expedite the requests, there will be four designated records officers including Town Administrator Deb Arruda, Town Clerk Laura Schwall, Police Chief James Trombetta, and Fire Chief Frank Barresi.

Deignan said the Public Records Law allows the town to charge certain types of fees associated with public records requests. “We would come up with an estimate of what the charge is and that would be supplied to the individual making the request and they can opt to pay for the charge and receive the records, or they can decide not to,” Deignan added.

Rehoboth Selectmen Keep Covid Policies

By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen have decided to make no changes to the current Covid policies. Unvaccinated town employees are still required to wear masks, but vaccinated employees can work without them if they choose.

Chairman Skip Vadnais noted vaccines are not mandated for town employees or for visitors to town buildings. “We do not mandate that visitors wear masks when they are in the buildings,” Vadnais said, adding: “I strongly suggest that they do.”

“If you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. We’re not going to force you to do anything,” said Selectman Dave Perry. “It’s a personal choice.”

“This board is well aware that some folks in this room have had both of their (vaccinations) and still have gotten Covid,” said Selectman Michael Deignan.

“The People’s Republic of New York City has some of the most draconian policies in place and their numbers are absolutely skyhigh,” Deignan added. “Viruses will find a way to survive just like any other life form. We’ve allowed our town residents to be treated as adults. We don’t treat them like children. We give them information. They make their own choices based upon their personal circumstances, same with our employees. I think (our policy) has worked exceptionally well for the eight months that I have (been a member of the board).”

Selectmen believe the pandemic may be subsiding, based on various reports from medical researchers.

“I think the peak is behind us,” said Selectman Jim Muri, noting within a few weeks the rate of new infections should decrease sharply. Muri noted even if all town employees were vaccinated, “it wouldn’t really have a significant effect on the spread of the disease.”

According to data provided by the Massachusetts Department of Health, Rehoboth’s daily positivity rate was 26.69 percent for the 14 day testing period which concluded on January 8. In comparison, the statewide daily positivity rate was 21.52 percent.

Selectmen Withdraw Water Permit at Old Town Hall

By Joe Siegel Following the recent opening of the new Town Hall at 340 Anawan Street, the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen have withdrawn the public water supply permit at 100 Peck Street. “It’s a benefit that we’re paying for but there’s no real benefit because (the town employees are ) at 340 Anawan,” Selectman Jim Muri said Monday.

As a result of the board’s vote, the building’s water supply will no longer be tested by the state. Muri said signs would be posted in areas where water is used, including the bathrooms. The water will be available for washing hands and flushing toilets only.

Selectmen and other town boards are continuing to meet in the building. The Board is waiting until their new location at Francis Farm is available for use.

Selectman Michael Deignan expressed concern about not being able to drink water in the building. “We could be stuck here for six months,” Deignan said. “I hope not.”

“It will effectively be the same quality of water, it’s just that you can’t certify it,” Muri added.

Break-In at Anawan School

By Joe Siegel A recent break-in at the Anawan School has prompted the Board of Selectmen to order the first floor windows and entrances to be boarded up. Rehoboth Police arrested Ryan Bouffard, from Johnston, Rhode Island. Bouffard was charged with vandalism and breaking and entering. Bouffard had posted several photos of the building’s interior on his Facebook page, which were shared on the Rehoboth Talk page on January 23. A GoFundMe account has been launched to raise money for Bouffard’s legal expenses.

“Someone illegally entered the building, they went through a fence and smashed a window to get in,” Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais said Wednesday. Vadnais was baffled as to the reason why anyone would need to enter the building to take photographs.

“We went through (the building) with the (Community Preservation Committee) and we allowed them to take all the pictures they wanted,” Vadnais noted. “We have these buildings checked every single day. That window wasn’t broken long.”

After an inspection of the building last June, William McDonough, the town’s Building Commissioner, said the facility at 53 Bay State Road was “unsafe” and ordered it to be demolished within 90 days. McDonough reported 90 percent of the ceilings had collapsed and all of the hardwood floors were “completely buckled and rotted.” The building was also impacted by extensive water damage. McDonough spotted “multiple holes on the roof” and multiple broken windows.

Selectmen considered the building a danger to the public and declared the property off-limits. No Trespassing signs and protective fencing were put up to deter people from going inside.

“Originally we didn’t know the structural integrity of the walls, that’s why we put the fence (around the building) in case it caved in,” Vadnais said. “It’s been determined that the walls are not going to cave in. We never dreamt that this was like inner city stuff where somebody would smash the windows to get in. We never dreamt that would happen.”

Vadnais explained the demolition is on hold right now because the CPC and the Housing Authority may want to do something with the building.

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Happy February - Ground Hog Day will be over by the time you read this article, so one can only hope it was a cloudy day and Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow meaning, we will have an early spring! Happy Valentine’s Day and please remember the Town Offices will be closed in observance of President’s Day Monday February 21st.

It is also school vacation week February 21- 25, to all students and parents have a fun, safe and healthy vacation. I want to remind folks that due to COVID related staffing storages, all municipal buildings Florice Craig will be closed to the public until February 14th. If that date needs to be extended town officials will let you know and please refer to the town website for important updates. www.seekonk-ma.gov. Those needing to do business with the Town Clerk’s office please contact us by phone or email. 508-336-2920, fcraig@ seekonk-ma.gov. For high priority business in-person visits will be accommodated with an appointment.

Annual Census update

By now you should have received your 2022 Annual Street List/Census form in the mail. Thank you to the hundreds of residents who have already mailed it in, or dropped it off. Lorraine and I are busy scanning them in and updating your information. We have had people write in a political designation by their name. I would like to remind everyone that you cannot register to vote, or change your political affiliation, on your census form. If you need to change your affiliation or register to vote please go to www.sec.state.ma.us.

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Dog Licenses

We are also up and running with the 2022 dog licenses. Thanks to all that have sent in or dropped off forms, rabies information and checks. We are getting them out as quickly as we can. If you have not sent in your dog license information please remember dog tags expire on March 31, 2022. When sending in we need: dog form filled out, a copy of the dog’s current rabies information, a check and a self-addressed envelope. As Town Hall is closed to the public, please mail in or use the drop box outside Town Hall. It is a Massachusetts general law that dogs be licensed annually, with proof of a current rabies vaccination. Failure to comply may result in a by-law citation fee. If you are seventy years or older you do not need to pay the license fee but you must get your dog licensed.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call our office.

Rabies Clinic

The rabies clinic has been set for Saturday March 12, 2022.

Hours 9AM – 12PM. It will be held at the Public Safety Building Fire Division. The attending veterinarian will be Dr. Truesdale. The vaccination cost will be $15.00 cash only. If you bring proof of a current rabies vaccine your animal will be eligible for a 3-year rabies vaccine. If you do not have proof of a current rabies vaccine your animal will be eligible for a 1-year vaccine. You will also be able to drop off your dog license form with proof of rabies and payment.

Your dog’s license will be processed the following week and mailed back to you. If you need a dog license form you can go to: www. seekonk-ma.gov look under forms and documents, Town Clerk downloadable forms, dog licenses.

Absentee Ballot Application

Absentee ballot applications are available in our office, or on our website. If you want to be put on the permanent absentee ballot mailing list please fill out the form and check off “for all elections”.

If you know you will be out of town for an election please request an absentee ballot 5 to 6 weeks in advance of the election.

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The Annual Town Election will be held Monday April 4, 2022. Nomination papers are due February 14, 2022 at 5PM. A list of all the candidates that will appear on the ballot will be posted on the Town Clerk’s website page after all nomination papers have been certified.

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As we look forward to the challenges of the year ahead, the volunteers and clients of Doorways would again like to thank the residents of Seekonk for their continuing support for our mission to help our neighbors who are facing tough times. Over seventy households rely on Doorways for food support each week, and Doorways in turn has been faithfully supported by caring people in Seekonk. We have been blessed with food drives by churches, schools, scouts, civic organizations as well as individual companies.

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Seekonk Schools Updates Covid-19 Testing

By Joe Siegel The Seekonk Public Schools is making some major changes to its Covid-19 testing protocols in accordance with DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) and the Department of Public Health. The school district is launching an at-home testing program beginning in February.

Superintendent Rich Drolet said the district would continue with symptomatic testing only in the schools. The “Test and Stay” program and contract tracing for in-school close contacts will be discontinued. “This means that regardless of whether you are a school-based close contact or not, you may continue to come to school, not have to take a rapid test to stay in school, and not have to quarantine,” Drolet noted, adding it was a “positive game changer” for school nurses and administrators who have been working with teachers and staff to identify close contacts and contact tracing for the last 18 months. This new at-home testing opportunity is voluntary and only those who opt-in will receive tests.”

The school district strongly encourages parents to fill out the form by Friday, January 28, to opt-in. More information about the program can be obtained by clicking on the Superintendent’s Communications tab on the district web site: https://www. seekonkschools.org.

School Committee Responds to OML Complaints

By Joe Siegel The Seekonk School Committee maintains they did not violate the state’s Open Meeting Law. The district has 10 business days to respond to each complaint filed with the Attorney General’s office.

In her December 14 complaint, resident Doreen Taylor wrote she “personally witnessed” Chair Kim Sluter alter a published agenda by eliminating a section of Public Speaks at the committee’s December 6 meeting.

Sluter noted the committee did properly issue notice of the meeting, properly and timely provided the committee’s agenda to the Town of Seekonk, “and the allegation that the committee eliminated public comments is inaccurate.” Sluter also said the reposting of the agenda with the same content but arranged in different order was permissible under Open Meeting Law. The School Committee met in an executive session on December 22 to address the complaint, which prompted Taylor to file another OML complaint with the state. It costs the district between $1,500 to $2,000 in legal expenses per response.

“Chairman Sluter did not share with the general public the information of the Open Meeting Law complaint and she did not allow the School Committee to opine in open session their views or votes on a summary response,” Taylor wrote in her December 22 complaint. Sluter said Taylor did not to be notified that her OML complaint was to be discussed at the meeting.

Taylor filed a third complaint on January 11. Sluter said the committee did not need to notify Taylor the OML complaint was to be discussed at the January 24 meeting.

“In all three cases we responded in detail whereas we indicate that the AG should decline to review (the complaints)” Sluter added.

The AG’s office will not issue a formal response for several weeks.

Taylor responded to Sluter’s comments via e-mail: “It is quite clear that Ms. Sluter has zero concept of her authority limits. Clearly, telling the public that (3) Open Meeting Law complaints filed against her as Chairman of the School Committee are “closed matters” is such a fabrication. It is not her decision to make. She is so far out of bounds that it proves the incompetence of her leadership.”

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Seekonk Selectmen Discuss Solar Project

By Joe Siegel The Seekonk Board of Selectmen discussed a proposed solar project for Fall River Avenue. The site will be located on a landfill behind the American Legion. “I’m confident that this can be done,” said Energy Committee chairman Charles Beauchamp, noting the project would be a source of revenue for the town.

The board voted Wednesday to begin the RFP (request for proposals) process. Chairman Justin Sullivan noted the board had to prioritize the projects to work on, which include construction of a new Department of Public Works building at 351 Fall River Avenue. The $1.5 million in funding was approved at last spring’s Town Meeting. Sullivan said the Energy Committee need to provide input regarding the lease agreement and the cost of purchasing the solar panels.

“There are details that need to be worked out as far as access but you’re never going to get it worked out until you initiate the process,” said Selectman David Andrade.

Selectmen Approve Request for Opioid Grant Funding

By Joe Siegel The Seekonk Board of Selectmen have approved Police Chief Dean Isabella’s request for a federal opioid program grant. The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced grant awards totaling more than $300 million to help combat America’s substance use crisis, which has worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to these grants, OJP is awarding $34 million to help communities respond to public safety and public health emergencies, including crises that result from substance use disorders.

Isabella is seeking a $798,156 grant for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant and Substance Abuse Site-Based Program which will last through September 2024. There was a 300 percent increase in fatal overdoses in Bristol County between 2010 and 2020. In 2010, 70 overdoses were reported. That number jumped to 232 in 2020.

The epidemic of overdoses and mental health problems have been a drain on law enforcement. “It’s a challenge for us,” Isabella said at Wednesday’s meeting. “The people that we’re dealing with, a large portion of them have issues related either to drug abuse or mental health crisis.”

In Seekonk, there were 40 opioid incidents reported in 2020. In 2021, there were 26 opioid incidents. That’s the third highest in the proposed Bristol County coalition. In 2020, there were 119 police department responses related to some form of mental health crisis.

In 2021, there were 84 responses. Many of those were reports of a threat of someone to do self-harm, attempted suicide, or actual suicide.

The grant will fund the development of a regional co-responding program for eight towns in Bristol County, including Somerset, Swansea, Rehoboth, Mansfield, Dighton, Easton, and Fairhaven.

The program will allow for better access to treatment for substance abuse disorders and for those dealing with mental health problems.

An Outreach team will conduct post-overdose home visits with a 72 hour period.

The grant will also allow for training for police officers as well as for overtime pay related to participation in the training program.

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Isabella said the town of Seekonk will not incur any additional expenses by implementing the program. “Everything is covered through the grant,” Isabella said. “This is about saving lives.”

“This will help the police department in so many ways,” said Selectman Michael Healy, who voted no on the grant request because he said Isabella presented it to the board without giving them sufficient time to discuss it. “We’re finding out at the last minute,” Healy noted.

Isabella apologized for not informing the board about the grant sooner. “The process just broke down for this grant, that’s all,” said Town Administrator Shawn Cadime.

Selectman David Andrade also voted against the grant, while Chairman Justin Sullivan, Adam Petronio, and Chris Zorra voted in favor. Andrade explained he couldn’t vote for the grant because he had questions about the additional work police officers would be required to do when the program is implemented. “I just didn’t have the information so that’s why I was a no,” Andrade added.

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By Joe Siegel The Town of Seekonk extended its closure of all municipal buildings through February 11.

A message posted Thursday on the town website read: Due to COVID related staffing shortages, it is necessary to extend the closure of all municipal buildings until Friday, February 11, 2022. We anticipate opening our buildings to the public on Monday, February 14, 2022. Those needing to do business with town offices should contact the appropriate office by phone or email.

For high priority and emergency business with the Town, in-person visits will be accommodated via appointments.

On January 4, all town offices were closed to the public. The Seekonk Public Library is also closed.

Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said 26 town employees were absent either because they tested positive for Covid or were in quarantine after receiving a positive test result. Cadime insisted town officials have remained “proactive” and have worked “diligently” during the pandemic.

The department contact information is available on the Town’s website Seekonkma.gov. For those concerned about tax payments or dropping off documents, a drop box is located at the front door to Town Hall.

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Rehoboth Anawan Lions Chicken Pot Pie Dinner Thursday, March 24th

The Rehoboth Anawan Lions will again be holding a Chicken Pot Pie Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, March 24th. Pick up HOT at the American Legion at 84 Bay State Road, Rehoboth between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. Tickets will be $12.00 again this year. Chicken Pot Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Roll, Butter, Cranberry Sauce and a Brownie. Please call Jeanne Noons @ (508)824-0534 or (508)942-4903 or any Rehoboth Anawan Lion for tickets. We look forward to seeing you then!

Rehoboth Garden Club February News

We are very happy to announce that Sydney Hussey has been chosen as the recipient of the Rehoboth Garden Club’s 2021 Pat Knowles Memorial Scholarship. Sydney is a Swansea resident and a graduate of Bristol Agricultural High School. She earned an associate’s degree in floral design from Bristol Community College.

She currently is a junior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she is majoring in horticulture and floral design.

Our Garden Club annually awards a $2,000 scholarship to a local student. Scholarship Committee Chair Barbara Beals, and Committee Member Mary Louise Pacheco presented the award to Sydney in December. We wish her success in her studies.

“Tips and Tools” is the topic of our next meeting. Members will share their gardening experiences, new tools, and new ideas. There will be a seed swap as well. Join us on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 10 AM in Goff Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth.

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Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Awards Scholarships

The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society recently presented $1,000 scholarships to two worthy students. Madison Khan, a Seekonk resident, and Tulane University sophomore is majoring in history with a minor in archaeology. Vanessa Calouro, a Swansea resident, is enrolled in a graduate program at San Jose State University.

Vanessa’s field of study is Library and Information Science. She is currently employed by the Bridgewater Public Library and has also worked part time at Rehoboth’s Blanding Library. Both young women have demonstrated outstanding scholarship in their respective fields of study. This year the RAS received an anonymous donation which allowed us to offer two $1,000 scholarships.

The RAS annually awards a second semester scholarship to one or more students accepted by, or enrolled in, a post-secondary or graduate program related to museum or library studies. History, archeology, anthropology, conservation, restoration, preservation, library science, and related fields are eligible for consideration.

The award of up to $1,000 is a one-time commitment by the RAS. Applications must be received by Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Candidates will be interviewed during the last two weeks of June. The successful candidate or candidates will be announced in August.

We encourage all eligible students who live in the greater Rehoboth area to apply. Additional information and an application may be found at the RAS scholarship website: www.rehobothantiquarian. org/ras-scholarship/.

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Take-home nature crafts will be available each day, as well as a nature story at 10:00 a.m., and animal interviews at 11:00 am, and 2:30 pm.

The following special programs for children ages 6 and up are also available each day at 1:00 pm. Registration is encouraged for these programs as space is limited. Register at www.asri.org/ calendar.

Monday, February 21st: All About Owls. Learn all about these fascinating birds, from how they hunt at nighttime to which species we live with in Rhode Island.

Tuesday, February 22nd: Make Some Snowflakes! Come create unique snowflake decorations to take home with you. All materials provided.

Wednesday, February 23rd: Cooking for the Birds. Learn how to make a bird friendly meal for our winter residents (Allergy Alert: This program will use nuts.)

Thursday, February 24th: Tracks in the snow. Search for signs of animals in winter on nature hike around our refuge.

Friday, February 25th: Light and Color. Create bubbles and crazy colors with experiments that will test your sensory abilities.

What happens when colors are mixed with salt, milk, or oil? How do color affect animals in nature?

Note: The Nature Center and Aquarium will be open from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm from February 14 -18, 2022. All programs are free with Admission. Ages: All. Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI Hector the Misunderstood Snake: Story and Meet Live Snake: Feb 22; 11:00am-12:00pm. Snakes are smooth and slinky and amazing animals. Come hear a story and a live snake visitor.

Fee: $5/member child; $7/non-member child. Ages: 3 and up.

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Turtles are Terrific!: Feb 22; 2:00 -3:30pm. Turtles are amazing, armored beasts! Learn about these creatures and meet some live turtles. Fee: $10/member adult, $5/member child; $14/non-member adult, $7/non-member child. Ages: 4 and up. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

In Grandpa’s Sugarbush - Story and Maple Activities: Feb 23; 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Listen to a maple sugaring story and try some maple activities! Fee: $5/member child; $7/non-member child. Ages: 4 and up. Register through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

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scouting Around Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Kicks Off 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season Girl Scouts in Southeastern New England are now selling the new brownie inspired AdventurefulsTM cookie alongside other favorites, and each purchase powers amazing adventures for them.

Today Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicked off the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season. Consumers can support local Girl Scout entrepreneurs by purchasing their favorite cookies. Girl Scouts are now selling the new Adventurefuls, an indulgent brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt, and an incredible taste of adventure in every bite. Adventurefuls joins the whole portfolio of iconic Girl Scout Cookies including favorites like Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, and Peanut Butter Patties®.

This season, Girl Scouts are again selling cookies in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many Girl Scouts will run outdoor cookie booths that follow local, state, and CDC guidelines while still getting everyone’s favorite cookies to their customers. If you know a Girl Scout, ask how she’s selling cookies via the Smart Cookies online platform for direct shipment or local delivery. And beginning February 18, consumers can enter their zip code to purchase cookies online from a local troop for direct shipment or donation to local causes.

On-Demand Delivery Exclusively Powered by DoorDash Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is participating in a national collaboration with online food ordering and delivery platform DoorDash, so girls have an additional way to facilitate contact-free cookie orders. Cookies will be deliverable in Warwick and the surrounding areas through DoorDash.com or the DoorDash app. As part of the entrepreneurial experience, local Girl Scouts will track and fulfill orders, manage inventory, and more, partnering with DoorDash’s technology and team. As always, the proceeds benefit local troops and the GSSNE council while providing another innovative way to safely run the cookie program. Consumers will be able to order cookies through DoorDash beginning in early February.

Every Girl Scout Cookie purchase fuels local Girl Scouts’ adventures throughout the year: exploring what interests them, discovering their passions, and taking action on issues they care about. Whether they’re using their STEM skills to solve a problem, changing a law to help their community, having a courageous outdoor experience, or starting an innovative nonprofit, Girl Scouts build a better future for themselves and the world.

“My deep gratitude is extended to every customer who chooses to fuel the dreams of our local Girl Scout entrepreneurs—thank you,” said GSSNE CEO, Pam Hyland. Ginger Lallo, Senior Director of Advancement added, “The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a tradition that has lasted over 100 years and the cookies are more than a tasty treat. Each package that you buy helps Girl Scouts earn Cookie Business Badges, while providing them with amazing opportunities and skills that will last a lifetime.”

To purchase Girl Scout Cookies this season: Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized in Southeastern New England from December 18 through March 27. Consumers can support Girl Scouts by purchasing Thin Mints®, Caramel deLites®, Peanut Butter Patties® and more in a few different ways: • If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to her to find out how she’s selling cookies in ways that meet local, state, and CDC safety protocols, including via the Smart Cookies online platform.

• If you don’t know a Girl Scout, visit www.gssne.org/findcookies, text COOKIES to 59618*, or use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app for free on iOS or Android devices to find socially

distant or contact-free cookie booths if they are available in your area.

• Beginning February 18, enter your zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder at www.gssne.org/findcookies to purchase from a local Girl Scout troop online for shipment to your door or to donate cookies to local causes.

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Partners with Mystic Aquarium for Girl Scout Aquarium Takeover!

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is excited to partner with Mystic Aquarium for a Girl Scout Aquarium Takeover on Sunday, March 6th from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (last admission is at 2:00 PM). GSSNE welcomes families, friends, and Girl Scouts of all ages to attend!

Girls and their families will be able to explore the aquarium, enjoy the sea lion show, and visit the program table to participate in fun badge earning activities for all age levels.

These badge earning activities will focus on learning about species within the aquarium, marine environmental issues, and how to become an eco-advocate. There will also be a GSSNE recruitment table for more information on joining Girl Scouts or to sign-up the day of the event!

Participants are required to pre-register for a time slot, the last admission time is 2:00 PM. The cost is $20.00 per person. Masks are required for entry to the facility for everyone over the age of two, both indoors and outdoors. Mystic can host hundreds of people per time slot for the Girl Scout takeover event, and GSSNE would love to see you there! Current Girl Scouts who are attending are encouraged to wear their uniform!

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“We have been partnering with Mystic Aquarium throughout this troop year to provide amazing programs for our Girl Scouts. Participants have had the opportunity to learn about marine strandings and veterinary sciences, explore the importance of sharks in the ecosystem, get hands on experience with what it’s like to be a marine scientist, and get up close and personal with many of the aquarium’s favorite species. GSSNE is excited to continue our partnership with Mystic Aquarium to support and encourage Girl Scouts to explore, experience, and learn about the natural world around them.” said Cassie Audette, Senior Manager of Girl Experience.

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Events & Activities 1776 Fashion Show with Historic Tales Sunday April 3rd. 2022

The Rehoboth Minutemen / 13th Continental Regiment will put forward a program presenting live historic fashions from 1776.

Some garments will be presented with tales of local folks. The program will be held at Goff Hall 124 Bay State Road Rehoboth, on Sunday April 3rd. 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. This program is FREE and sponsored by Rehoboth Cultural Arts Council. All seats must be reserved because of limited space.

Reservation information will be available in March

Taste of the Town Monday, April 18th

Presented By The Seekonk Lions Club For 24 years the Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk hosted the Taste of the Town. The Kiwanis have decided to stop promoting this event, allowing us the Seekonk Lions Club, through our Seekonk Lions Charitable Trust, a 501(c) organization, to continue this community event. We thank the Kiwanis for this opportunity and the great work they do.

The Seekonk Lions Club is the oldest Philanthropic organization in Seekonk, originally chartered in June 1958. As part of Lions International, we work to eradicate Blindness, Diabetes, and Hearing deficiencies. For decades we have locally provided, High School Scholarships, funds for Schools, Public Safety, Senior Citizens, Doorways, and the community at large; also catastrophic state and national events.

As the new promoters of year 25 of the Taste of the Town, we look to continue this great event with a new location and date. We have secured the Ballroom at Won Sports, 1314 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA.,(former Top of the Court), for Monday, April 18th, (Patriot’s Day) from 5-8pm. We will have an appearance by the N.E. Patriot Cheerleaders.

Our admission price is $30, which will provide tasting the fare of great restaurants in Seekonk and surrounding communities. Wine, Beer and Spirits will be offered by legendary Mixologist Chris Gasbarro; also great raffle items! Advance ticket purchases are available by contacting events@chrisgasbarro.com, or purchased at the door on the day of the event. Please plan to join us. Thank-you.

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Hannah Bradbury, a 2020 graduate from Seekonk High and a sophomore at Southern New Hampshire University made the Dean’s List for Fall 2021. She is also a three-season athlete in cross country & track pursuing an education major. Hannah is the daughter of Eric & Amy Bradbury.

Seekonk Resident Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2021 Semester

Manchester, NH - Mark W. Cronin, Dean of the College, announced that Kate Lanzi, a Nursing major in the class of 2022 from Seekonk, MA was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Area Residents Named to Dean’s List at University of New England

Biddeford And Portland, Maine | Tangier, Morocco -The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 fall semester at the University of New England: Rehoboth, MA: Sydney Cordeiro, Theodore Miller Seekonk, MA: Jared Moran, Brooke Parks, Rachel Pion, Emily Ramsey

Area Residents Named to Dean’s List at Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut - The following area students were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2022 semester at Quinnipiac University: Rehoboth, MA: Brandon Assi, Gabriella Moreira Seekonk, MA: Megan Accardi, Charles Lehourites

Fan of “The Bachelor”?

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Rehoboth Native Genevieve Parisi If you’re a fan of ABC’s hit reality franchise The Bachelor, you may have recognized a familiar face on your screen this season. Rehoboth native Genevieve Parisi is one of the 30 women vying for Clayton Echard’s heart and final rose in the series’ 26th season. Genevieve was raised in Rehoboth by father Kenneth Parisi, native of Rehoboth, and mother Anne Parisi. Genevieve has one sister, 24-year-old Nicole Parisi, who current works as a Marketing Manager in New York City.

Genevieve adores her 2-year-old shih-tzu Ellie and Facetimes home to see Ellie often (and her parents, Genevieve Parisi of course).

Genevieve graduated from Bishop Feehan High School in 2013 and The University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017 with degrees in Public Health and Psychology. She now lives in Los Angeles, where she works as a bartender and model. In Genevieve’s free time, she likes to travel (her favorite destination is Antigua & Barbuda), discover hidden gem restaurants, watch the sunset in Malibu, and spend quality time with her family and friends.

Make sure to watch Genevieve’s journey on The Bachelor unfold Monday nights at 8:00 PM EDT on ABC. We’re rooting for you, Genevieve!

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Get together online and create a sweet Valentine with cork coasters and paint. Participants will learn different painting techniques to create a set of 4 coasters to give away or keep. Please register online. For information, visit seekonkpl.org, email agreil@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

Spice Club

Feb 7 – Za’atar ~ Feb 21 – Sesame

There are so many spices available to us today, but it’s hard to know which ones you’ll like. Now there’s a way to try before you buy: Spice Club! Participants will register to receive take-home kits featuring a small amount of a new spice, a recipe chosen as an introduction to that spice, background and history and reading lists to explore the cultures the spices come from. On Tuesday, March 1 at 6 PM there will be a Zoom meeting to discuss our culinary adventures! Register in advance for each week in the program.

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

Laugh and Let Go with Virtual Program Wednesday, February 9 at 6 PM

We’ve all heard the phrase “Laughter is the best medicine.”

Attend this virtual session to shed stress and beat the winter blues with the mental and physical benefits of laughter! This free program will be held in Zoom; Register online at www.seekonkpl.org/events to receive the login information to attend.

Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainer and comic mime artist Robert Rivest will use mime, comedy, insight, and interaction to provide “comic relief” and practical stress relieving techniques.

Librarian Michelle Gario says, “I can’t recommend Robert’s programs highly enough. This is a program not to miss!” Register now and encourage others to sign up for a memorable time. For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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Natural remedies from your kitchen pantry can provide relief from winter sniffles and more! Get more information by joining us for the virtual program Feel Better Soon with Fire Cider. In this program you will learn how to make fire cider, an apple cider vinegar-based herbal tonic revered for its ability to help prevent cold/flu symptoms, and/or shorten their duration if they occur. It’s an immune-boosting remedy with antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, and antifungal properties. This free program will be held in Zoom; Register online at www.seekonkpl.org/events to receive the login information to attend. For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@ seekonkpl.org.

Nonfiction Book Club:

Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick Tuesday, February 22nd, at 6:00 pm

Join us for a lively discussion of Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick. New members are always welcome!

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www.seekonkpl.org • library@seekonkpl.org • 508.336.8230 A Fresh Perspective on Women’s History Wednesday, March 9 at 6 PM

The always engaging team from Grounded Goodwife returns with a virtual herstory unsanitized presentation for Seekonk Library, Suffragettes in Corselettes. In this program for Women’s History month, you will enjoy the fascinating history of women’s undergarments and what it reveals about women’s changing roles in society. For centuries, women allowed themselves to be conformed to desired shapes. Did the demise of tightlacing help women gain the right to vote in 1920? Underwear matters. This free program will be held in Zoom; Register online at www.seekonkpl.org/events to receive the login information to attend. For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Teen Tiny Art Show

The Seekonk Library will host a Tiny Art Show in March 2022 for teens in grades 6-12.

During the week of Feb 28, teens can request and pick up a kit containing a 3x3 inch canvas, acrylic paints and a paint brush. After the artworks are returned they will be displayed in the Library’s lobby for the public to view.

Register online to reserve a kit. For information, visit seekonkpl.org, email agreil@ seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library News

The new Board officers of the Friends are President Patricia Libby, Secretary Irene Frechette, and Treasurer Susan Rutter. You can help to support the library with Amazon Smile! Just choose “Friends of the Seekonk Public Library Inc” as your charity of choice when using Amazon Smile to shop. If you’d like to join the board and help raise funds providing materials and programs not included in the town budget, please email palibby@ comcast.net.

Seekonk Library Virtual Teen Activities

Students entering grades 6-12 can participate in free virtual activities after school:

*Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, February 3 at 4 PM

TAB is for teens who want to volunteer at the library on a regular basis. This month’s virtual session will focus on Spring activities.

An application is on our website: seekonkpl.org/teens

*No Romance Day

Thursday, February 10 at 3 PM

Sick of all the mushy stuff? Join us for a romance-free activity.

You’ll learn to make black roses out of duct tape, write Mad Libsstyle breakup letters, eat anti-kissing foods and more. You can pick up a kit with supplies before the program.

*Get Organized with DIY Virtual Program Thursday, February 17 at 3 PM

2022 is a great time to get your stuff in order! Get organized with DIY projects that can help you stay on track. You can pick up a kit with supplies before the program.

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Thursday, February 24 at 3 PM

Let’s play virtual games! We have a selection of hilarious Jackbox games, trivia, Scattergories and more! *RSVP online to reserve a space in this program. A Zoom invite will be sent to you the day of the program. For information, visit seekonkpl.org/teens, email teens@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

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Sign up to make a fleece blanket for a pet that is adopted out through the Seekonk Animal Shelter. The Library will deliver the blankets to Seekonk Animal Shelter and they'll be given to pets as they get adopted into their "forever home". Join us for this great, all ages, community-wide project that supports the town's animal shelter. Registration required.

Valen-slime Take & Make!

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Will you be my "Valenslime"? A slimey floam take & make project for children in grades 1-5. Parental supervision is required.

Register at seekonkpl.org

February Vacation Week Specials Read to the Animals!

Tuesday, February 22, 1 - 4 PM

Children will bring a book to read, or choose one from a basket of favorites, and read aloud to an animal for 20 minutes. Advance registration required starting February 8. Please register siblings during the same time slot. Program will be held at Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St, Seekonk.

Silly Superheroes Cartooning Virtual Workshop Wednesday, February 22 at 11 AM

Award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski is back! This time, learn to draw silly superheroes that you make up yourself. Best suited for children ages 7+ (but younger children who really want to attend are invited to sign up, too ; ) Live via Zoom.

Minecraft Build Challenge- Virtual Thursday, February 24 at 10 AM

Join Ms. Sandie for a single session build challenge in Minecraft Education Edition! Grades 2 - 5. Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

STORYTIMES

Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness. Please bring your SAILS library card so your child can browse and select books to take home. Siblings are always welcome.

Storytime on the Go! February 1 - 28

Storytime On The Go packets will include 6+ books and an age-appropriate early literacy activity. The activity will support one or more of the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. Register at seekonkpl.org to reserve your child’s packet.

Toddler/Preschool Storytimes Wed, Feb 2, 9 at 2 PM

Registration required to receive the Zoom link. February 9 will be Valentine’s stories.

Children's Winter Reading Challenge 2022 “Read for a Better World” January 1 - February 28, 2022

Log your reading minutes, write reviews, and complete activities to earn virtual badges and raffle tickets towards fantastic prizes!

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Boston Bruins Annual PJ Drive February 15 - March 30

Seekonk Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in the Bruins’ annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles to Crayons. Our goal is to collect 130 pairs of pajamas for children and teens in need between February 15 - March 30.

All donations of new pajamas are gratefully accepted but there is a particular need for pajamas for older children (sizes 6+) and teens. Donations may be left in the collection box in the Children's Room at Seekonk Library.

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By Leslie Patterson

Blanding PJ Drive

The Blanding Library will be collecting new pajamas from now through March for children living in low-income and homeless situations. This project is in partnership with the Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners and Wonderfund. There is a basket in the foyer of the library for your PJ donations, in sizes from 2T to Adult Med. Please, no donations that include family or holiday references. Each donation will give you a chance to win a signed Boston Bruins hockey puck at the end of the drive. Let’s work together to keep children and teens who are in need warm this winter.

Nature Talk on Amphibians Feb. 23

The Friends of the Blanding Library will present a talk by Rehoboth resident Carol Entin on “At-Risk Amphibians of Rehoboth” on Wed. Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. (Snow date will be March 2.) Using photos acquired from the last six seasons of her citizen scientist field work for MassWildlife, our speaker will introduce you to amphibian behaviors, life cycles, habitats and challenges. Carol says, “Learn about captive-rearing efforts and habitat restoration work happening right here in Rehoboth. Amphibians become active as early as the last week of February, so get to know these fascinating animals, and if you spot some in Rehoboth, you can contribute your data to our survey work!”

Puppet Show Feb. 22

“Through Me to You Puppetry” with Leigh Baltzar and her puppet Newton will be at the library on Tues. Feb. 22 at 10:30 for a performance in the hall. This puppet show is geared towards younger children, up to age 9. Siblings are welcome. Registration is required.

Story Times for toddlers and preschool children continues on Tuesday mornings at 10:30. Registration is required. Call 508-2524236.

Did you know that February is “Library Lover’s Month”? There will be several activities in the children’s area where young patrons will be able to show how much they love our library. New “take and make” craft kits will be available this month.

and stamp a passbook. We need artists to donate their talent to this fun project. Please contact the Blanding Library (508-252-4236) if you would like to be part of this adventure.

Library of Things & WiFi Hotspots

You can check out more than books at the library. These are some of the objects that the Blanding has available to check out: a ukulele, jigsaw puzzles, a microscope, a telescope, a chess set with a strategy guide, a balloon twisting kit for making balloon animals, and comfort kits for families facing major life challenges, such as moving, divorce, and death.

Going somewhere that has spotty internet access? The Blanding has portable WiFi hotspots that can be checked out for one week. A hotspot can be used for job searches, telehealth appointments, online classes and more.

Blanding Book Club

Are you looking to read and discuss books with others? We have a book club that meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Both fiction and nonfiction are read and we are always open to title suggestions from members. Copies of the next month’s book are available at the circulation desk. New members are always welcome.

The Blanding Public Library (www.blandinglibrary.net) is located in Goff Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., (phone: 508-252-4236). It is open Monday through Thursday from 10 until 8, and on Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Monday Feb. 21 for Presidents’ Day.

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Friends’ Book Exchange Mar. 11

The Friends of the Blanding Library will hold a book exchange for its members on Friday, Mar. 11 from 10:30 to noon. This is not a book sale, but an informal social, offering Friends members a chance to get together and swap a book or two. New members of the Friends are always welcome. Refreshments include homemade treats but people are encouraged to bring their own beverage.

Jewelry Donations Needed

On Sat. March 19, from 11 to 3, the Blanding will hold a jewelry sale with all proceeds to benefit programming at the library. We need donations for this event. All types of jewelry are welcome, so now is good time to clean out your jewelry box and donate unused items.

Native American Art on Display The Blanding is pleased to exhibit two paintings by Wampanoag artist Ruth Major, now on loan to the library. One is a painting of Ousamequin, entitled “Gifts for Massasoit, c.1621.” The other oil painting is “A Visit to Massasoit’s Winter Village, Pokanoket in Sowams, c. Fall, 1620”. The paintings belong to the Warren Preservation Society and will be on temporary display in Rehoboth and other towns that were originally part of Sowams, Massasoit’s territory.

Great Book Hunt

The Blanding has been awarded a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council to have a book hunt. Artist renderings of popular book covers will be placed throughout town weekly. Clues will be given as to the locations. You can search for the works, take a selfie

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School News Dr. Azar Announces Superintendent Award Dr. Anthony Azar, Superintendent of Schools in the DightonRehoboth Regional School District, recently announced this year’s recipient of the 2021-22 Superintendent’s Award, Mr. Alexander Tomellini. Dr. Azar said, “The award is to recognize senior students who have selected the most rigorous course of study in their high school and have succeeded in that course of study because of hard work and through the support of their teachers and family.” The awards are given to high school students who have distinguished themselves in the pursuit of excellence during their high school careers. Dr. John Gould, D-R Regional High School Principal said, “Alex stands out amongst his peers as an athlete, as a participant with various activities, as an academic scholar, and as a person who truly values his time within the Dighton-Rehoboth Community.

Alex’s participation in athletics includes three years on the wrestling team and the volleyball team where he served as captain for both squads. Alex is a coach of youth wrestling, a member of the cross country team, and participant on our Best Buddies Program as well as an umpire in youth baseball. His activities include the Robotics Club, the Chemistry Club, and community service through his church. Further, he is the co-founder of DRRHS’s chess club.

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His academic accolades include being a National Merit Scholar nominee, a recipient of the Harvard Book Award and a recipient of the Assistant Principal’s Award.

Alex’s guidance counselor, Ms. Tremblett, explained that Alex, “....has taken the maximum number of AP courses that a student can take, and if he could have taken AP as a freshman, he would have. He is always pushing the limits for what he can achieve and he has a thirst for knowledge that goes beyond the classroom.”

Asst. Principal, Ms. DeCecco, has characterized Alex, saying: “He is the most self-confident and least self-conscious person I have ever encountered.” His supervisor at Four Echoes at Grist Mill Pond Shoppes, Ms. Daniello said of Alex: “...he executes his responsibilities with excellence and joy. Alex seeks opportunities to support his team members outside his job expectations to create a more efficient workplace and an atmosphere of teamwork. He models what a true team-player looks like.”

His English Teacher, Mr. Morrison, in recommending Alex, explained, “....I must also add his kindness. Once I left the building and heard his usual call from across the lawn, “Hello, Mr. Morrison.”

He waved to me across the green while leading other athletes in stretches. He is unabashed in his friendliness.

While Alex stands out as an athlete, a leader as well as a student – he is an excellent, humanistic person. He is a friend to everyone and an old school gentleman who has a firm work ethic tied to informed goals. One of his goals is to major in Computer Science.

His schools of interest include Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Dr. Azar continued, “I am confident that the school he decides to attend will become a better community because of his many valuable qualities but most of all because he is a kind person. His presence at DRRHS has certainly made our campus a better place.

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Two Seekonk Schools Team up to Support Angels’ Care Closet, Inc. Two Seekonk schools coming together to help the less fortunate - that’s the Warrior Way!!

Before the Holidays, the Martin Elementary PTO arranged a HUGE winter wear drive with the school’s students and collected bags upon bags of new socks, and gently used winter wear and warm clothes. We are forever grateful for this support, and it’s only half of the story!

We then took the clothing to Seekonk High School, Folding donated clothing and with student and faculty volunteers of the STARS program, the donated clothing was inspected, sorted, washed, dried, folded, and returned to us so we may share it with those in need during these cold months. This not only saved Angels Care Closet many hours, but the students were also able to log volunteer hours and get hands-on experience.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible and participated in getting essential items to those in need.

If you have questions or would like to keep up with future events, please email angelscarecloset@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at Angels’ Care Closet

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Snapshots of Palmer River: Working Together and Reaching Higher

Never Enough Reading! – Mrs. Horowitz works with two of her very talented and enthusiastic readers, Caidan B. and Oliver D., to practice their skills. Reading and writing are two the most important skills; try and practice both every day!

Helping our “Furry Friends” - Students in fourth grade with Ms. Gridley set their sights on helping animals this winter. Each year, students in this classroom research “Holidays Around the World” and create crafts for each country. This year, with COVID safety measures in place, the students set up their “storefronts at home” to collect donations for the animal shelter. In addition to their ornament sales, the students also donated items (new and recycled) to help the animals at the shelter. In total, they raised a $375.03 and many, many, worthwhile donated pet supplies. We are so proud of them all!

Capturing Memories – Several students in grade 2, with Mrs. DiPalma and Mrs. Chamberlain, were captured spending some time recording their recent highlights and accomplishments on their ‘digital yearbook’.

Each students practices their writing and graphic design to compile a treasured 2022 keepsake!

Mia S. displays her holiday ornaCelebrating Some Super Star Students! - We ments from around the world. are so happy to celebrate two of our great Palmer River Scholars this month, Mackenna Johnson and Hallie Coyne! Both ladies are from our fourth grade and have earned Palmer River recognition in two very different ways. Mackenna Get your puppy off to a great start with was recognized by Dr. Azar, Dr. Blaisdell and safe socialization and training! our school committed with a “DR Difference Award”. Mackenna was the only student who scored perfectly on last year’s MCAS. ( Whoo-hoo!) What an amazing accomplishment! An amazing scholar herself, Hallie was recognized by Mr. Feinstein as the lucky Our Puppy Academy and Puppy recipient of a golden ticket! For finding this Kindergarten classes are open in a safe ticket, Hallie has won a monetary grant for and sanitized environment! our school and her classroom. She and her classmates are thinking of some great How can we help? resources to purchase for their classroom!

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Beckwith Chronicle www.drregional.org BMS Library News

Our library is busy and it is so exciting! In December over 450 students visited the BMS library and 425 books were checked out.

Here’s the BMS Library link and don’t hesitate to email me with a question: jfernandes@drregional.org.

Mrs. Fernandes, Librarian

Principal’s Message

“..8-9-10!!!” – Our newest amazing Preschoolers practice their rote counting skills with Ms. Guarniero.

Musical Twister – “Right foot – D”! Mrs. Grant practices the newly learned concept of identifying the notes on a scale. These third grade students participate in an elimination game of musical twister. Here the four tied finalists compete as Mrs. Grant tries to challenge both their knowledge of musical notes on the scale and their coordination.

Great Fun! MYSTIC Reminder: Looking for some fun? All Jr. Scholars are allowed three complimentary visits for them and their adult guest to Mystic Aquarium per year with their Jr. Scholar Card! Due to Covid-19 and for everyone's safety, timed ticket reservations must be made online in advance. Here is the link for timed ticket reservations: https:// www.mysticaquarium.org/visit/currentpromotions/feinstein-tickets/

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Dear Beckwith Middle School Families: Happy New Year! I hope that this letter finds you and your loved ones doing well and staying healthy. It certainly continues to be a challenging stretch for all of us to stay focused, healthy and complete our responsibilities of our “normal” lives. From my perspective, I see your child(ren) working very hard and having fun each day in school. Our staff continues to work tirelessly to teach and support students as we navigate the start of 2022.

This week we had Monday off to recognize the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, work and impact. I hope you all had a chance to enjoy this special day in comfort with family or friends.

A reminder that the term is coming to an end shortly and that students should be checking in with their teachers to make sure they have their work completed.

While the current ACE and winter sports programs are still in process, we are working on another set of offerings for ACE and will also soon be communicating with students about our upcoming Unified Sports and Spring Sports offerings. Stay tuned!

We recently completed another round of our Positive Behavior Incentive System (PBIS) red tickets gift raffles during each grade level’s lunch times. It is exciting to see students recognized for their hard work and positive actions! We are working on developing some additional opportunities to expand our PBIS offerings in the second half of this school year.

It is certainly a challenging time and I want to thank all of you for your continued collaboration and support. I would also like to recognize the staff and students’ hard work and perseverance in meeting challenges. If your child(ren) needs any additional support, please contact us.

Sincerely, Frederick A. Randall

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Beckwith Middle School participates in the Betty White Challenge

The Betty White Challenge was a social-media-driven encouragement to donate to a local animal shelter and/or charity. Ms. White was well known for her charitable work involving animals and her animal rights advocacy.

Students and faculty of Beckwith Middle School were asked to take part in the Betty White Challenge to honor Ms. White on what would have been her 100th birthday.

We are happy to announce that through the Betty White Challenge, faculty and students at Beckwith raised $330.06 for the Rehoboth Animal Shelter.

Pictured: From left to right: Rehoboth Animal Control Officer Rob Johnson, Ryan Paiva, Mason Pattie, Stephen Paiva, Erica Evans (School Psychologist, fundraiser organizer), Kyle DeDucca, Desmond Clark, and Emma Rapp.

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Dighton Rehoboth Superintendent Search - Announcement of Finalists

A Screening Committee, made up of representatives of parents, teachers, students, administrators, and Board members, met on several occasions in January 2022 to review applications and to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

Applicants represented a range of experiences and backgrounds and were all very interested in joining the Dighton Rehoboth team.

The Screening Committee reviewed the applications and subsequently selected a number of candidates who were invited to meet with the Committee for a preliminary interview. Following the preliminary interviews, the Screening Committee, during its meeting on January 24th recommended the candidates below for further consideration by the School Committee.

The Dighton-Rehoboth Superintendent Search Screening Committee is pleased to announce three finalists for the position of Superintendent. The 3 finalists in alphabetical order are: Craig J. Levis, Superintendent Coventry Public Schools Craig Levis has served the Coventry Public Schools in Coventry, RI since 2015 – first as Assistant Superintendent and then transitioning to Superintendent in 2016. Prior to his post in Coventry, Craig was the Director of Special Education for Smithfield Public Schools in Smithfield, RI from 2003-2015.

William M. Runey, Jr., Principal Attleboro High School Bill Runey is the current Principal at Attleboro High School in Attleboro, MA and has been in that role since 2012. Before coming to Attleboro High School, Bill was the Principal at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro, from 2006-2012.

Dr. Andrea B. Schwamb, Assistant Superintendent Wareham Public Schools Dr. Andrea Schwamb is the current Assistant Superintendent at Wareham Public Schools in Wareham, MA where she has served in that role since 2014. Prior to that, Andrea worked as a Teacher, Assistant Principal and Principal in Falmouth Public Schools in Falmouth, MA from 1998-2014 with a brief 1 year post as Assistant Principal in Duxbury, MA in 2005-06.

The School Committee will conduct interviews with the 3 finalists in February and determine next steps which, in addition to extensive reference checks, may include inviting the candidates to visit Dighton-Rehoboth and a School Committee visit to the candidates’ districts.

Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk Announces Scholarship Program For High School Seniors $1,000 application deadline is March 9, 2022

The Rotary Club of East Providence, RI /Seekonk, MA announces the deadline for its annual scholarship program for 2022.

Each year, the Rotary Club awards $1,000 scholarships each to three graduating seniors from the following schools: East Providence High School, East Providence Career & Technical Center and Seekonk High School. Deadline for the application is March 9, 2022.

“The purpose of the scholarship is to reward a local high school student who best exemplifies the criteria of service, leadership and academic achievement,” states William Francis, 2021-2022 president of The Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk, MA. “Consideration is also given to need, and applicants must be a resident of East Providence or Seekonk.”

Interested students should obtain the official application form from their school guidance counselor. The student would complete the application form and return it to their guidance counselor directly on or before the deadline. The Rotary Club’s Educational Trust Scholarship Committee then selects the recipients from a pool of the most deserving applicants submitted by each school’s guidance department.

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Representative Steven Howitt Supports $55M Supplemental Budget to Fund Covid-19 Testing and School Masks Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently supported a $55 million supplemental budget that provides funding for expanded COVID-19 testing and the distribution of masks for public school districts, while also setting a date for the 2022 state primary election.

House Bill 4340, An Act relative to immediate COVID recovery needs, was engrossed on a vote of 159-0 in the House of Representatives on January 19. The Senate is expected to take up the bill the week of January 23.

Representative Howitt said the spending proposal earmarks $25 million to help establish and expand COVID-19 testing sites across Massachusetts and to purchase tests. Funding will be made available for on-site testing locations such as community health centers, urgent care centers and non-profit organizations, which will be required to provide walk-up appointments.

An additional $25 million will be used to acquire N95 and KN95 masks for distribution to students, staff and faculty at elementary and secondary public schools no later than February 28. The remaining $5 million is being set aside to help increase vaccination rates for children between the ages of 5 and 11 living in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus.

Representative Howitt noted that House Bill 4340 requires the Baker-Polito Administration to seek federal reimbursement at the highest allowable rate for all eligible expenditures contained in the bill.

The supplemental budget also establishes the 2022 state primary date for Tuesday, September 6. This authorization is needed to ensure that Massachusetts is in compliance with the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, which requires absentee ballots to be mailed to qualifying military and overseas voters who apply for a ballot at least 45 days before the November 8 state election.

House Bill 4340 also temporarily extends certain pandemic emergency provisions that had expired in December. According to Representative Howitt, municipalities will be allowed to continue holding remote public meetings until July 15, 2022 to help mitigate the transmission of the coronavirus, and remote notarization using electronic video conferencing will continue to be authorized through the same date.

House Bill 4340 contains an additional provision allowing certain retired state, county and municipal employees to continue working during the pandemic as a consultant or an independent contractor without impacting their pension. This provision does not apply to individuals who were retired under a general or special disability law.

Before the final vote on the bill, additional language was adopted via a consolidated amendment that would: • allow funding to be used for the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Initiative to increase booster shot rates in disproportionately impacted communities; • allow for Town Meetings to meet remotely until July 15, 2022 and to be conducted with a reduced quorum requirement equal to not less than 10 percent of the normal quorum requirement; • provide health care professionals and health care facilities with immunity from liability in the course of providing health care services during the

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We have resumed the following Activities: • Friday Feb 4th Men’s Coffee @ 9:00 • Thursday Feb 10th Tai Chi @ 9:00 • Tuesday Feb 22nd Zumba @ 9:00 Masks are required.

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, all classes are canceled. We will resume when possible Thank you for understanding.

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Cardio Drums: Mondays @ 2:00 pm Tai Chi Classes: Tues at 9:00 AM. Cost $3.00 Donation Line Dancing Classes: Tues at 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 Donation Chair Yoga: Thurs at 9:00 Cost $3.00 Donation Zumba: Thurs at 10:00 AM. Cost of $3.00 Donation Meals on Wheels: Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.

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The COA’s Outreach/SHINE worker Bradley Marshall is available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

Reminder: Re-Certification for Fuel assistance from CFC will be arriving in your mail soon – please call the Outreach office for assistance in completing the forms correctly in order to receive the maximum benefits.

Ladies Sewing and Quilting: Tues at 10:30AM.

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Tasty Thursdays Lunch: Last Thursday of the Month at Noon. Cost $3.00 donation.

Men’s Morning Coffee: Fris 9:00 AM Card Games: Mon at 9:00AM to 11:00 AM - Cribbage Weds at 12:30PM to 3:00PM Hi-Lo Jack Art Classes: Michelle’s Art Classes Weds at 10:30. Cost $4.00 Donation

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information.

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Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the needs, problems and benefits for the aging population of Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: a. Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town of Rehoboth’s elders. b. Carry out programs and services that range from information on community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, intergenerational activities, crafting programs and other programs beneficial to our seniors. c. Provide information on health care plans from the Health Connector, Medicare, MassHealth (Medicaid) and other State and Federal Assistance programs.

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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 zoom and other virtual programing you may like.

There will be a $2.00 charge for NonSeekonk Residents for the all instructor paid classes (Strength & Cardio, Drums Alive, Zumba, and Tai Chi). All Seekonk residents will be free of charge. Fees are subject to change.

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.

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. 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.

Income Tax Appointment

The AARP Foundation Tax Aide, will be here at Seekonk Human Services, on Thursdays. They will start preparing taxes from February 3, - April 14, 2022. Appointments will be at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00am. AARP requires all people participating in the tax program to wear a mask while they are working with the preparers. Please call our office to set up an appointment at 508-336-8772.

Beginners Sign Language Class March 1, 2022 Tues @ 10:00am

Sign Language will be starting again at Seekonk Human Services, on Tuesdays, March 1, 2022. For more information and to register contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Fuel Assistance

If you had fuel assistance last year, be on the look-out for your application. File the application as soon as you get it. If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply or if you need help filing your application, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department. Fuel Assistance begins November 1st.

Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $40,951, for 2 people is $53,551, for 3 people is $66,151, and for 4 people is $78,751

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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. February’s menu is available on our Facebook Page and by calling our office at 508-336-8772.

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 $2 for non- residents Hi Lo Jack 1pm Zoom Trivia 12:30pm

Wednesdays

Drums Alive 9:30am $2 for non-residents 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 change and require pre-registration

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The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, and Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm.

Seekonk Human Services will be open to the public as of February 14, 2022. All major activities and programs will resume March 1, 2022.

This office will be closed on February 21, 2022

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Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. ch.115), the Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial and medical assistance for indigent

veterans and their dependents. This is a program that is unique to Massachusetts.

Qualifying veterans and their dependents receive necessary financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, housing supplies, and medical care in accordance with a formula, which takes into the account the number of dependents and income from all sources. Eligible dependents of deceased veterans are provided with the same benefits as they would were the veteran still living.

Note: many benefits are not available to the spouse once the veterans passes. This benefit is available to the surviving spouse, unless they remarry.

Income limits for Chapter 115 are currently $2,147 for single applicants and $2,904 if married. The liquid asset limit is $8,400 for single applications and $16,600 if married. If you were previously denied benefits for being over assets, you may now qualify, because the asset limit has almost doubled over the last couple of years.

For retired veterans, social security and pensions are counted as income. Any income received from the V.A. is also counted as both income and an asset. The stimulus money received for COVID-19 is not included as income or an asset.

Please contact me with any questions you may have pertaining to Chapter 115 benefits.

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

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Enter the Lenten season with RCC! Our annual Mardi Gras Sunday celebration is on Sunday, February 27th at 10AM. Join us for a festive celebration with music, decorations, beads, masks and more!

Ash Wednesday worship will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd at 7PM. Join us, either in-person or online. Those joining in-person will have the option of having ashes safely imposed on their foreheads or hands. If you plan on joining us online, worship packets will be made available on Mardi Gras Sunday.

Our Nursery (birth – age 3) is open and staffed throughout our entire worship service. Church School students (age 3 – 8th grade) are invited to begin in worship with their families and will be dismissed to Church School after the Children’s Sermon. For more information and to register your children for Church School, visit our website, www.rehobothcongregational.org/churchschool.

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The Rehoboth Congregational Church worships every Sunday at 10AM. Masks are required inside the building. Join us for a wonderful blend of traditional worship with a modern twist. We sing, we laugh, and we enjoy the fellowship of one another’s company while strengthening our faith and serving others. If you are traveling or not quite ready for crowds, you can still worship with us!

Our Sunday services are livestreamed both on our website (www. rehobothcongregational.org/worshiponline) and on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/rehobothcongregational).

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The Missions Committee is collecting hand, feet, and body warmers for the month of February. Please drop them off at the church! For more information, please contact Steve Brasier (missions@rehobothcongregational.org).

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Upcoming Events at First Christian Congregational Church Spaghetti Supper To-Go

The First Christian Congregational Church, UCC located at 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA is holding a Spaghetti Supper To-Go on Saturday, February 12 from 4 – 6 pm at a cost of $12 per supper. Our Supper includes spaghetti, sauce, meatballs and sausage available at a pick-up station in the church parking lot.

Suppers MUST be reserved in advance by calling our church office at 508-673-7179, emailing the church office at churchoffice@uccswansea.org, or by calling Karen Rebello at 774-644-4178. You may stop by our parking lot between 4 – 6 pm to pick up your Supper To-Go. All proceeds will benefit the First Christian Congregational Church’s general funds. Thank you!

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Spring Craft Fair

The First Christian Congregational Church located at 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA will be holding a Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, May 21st from 9 am – 2 pm. Vendors are welcome to apply by calling or texting Nancy at 617-335-9014. All are welcome to join us and our wonderful local vendors!

Seekonk Congregational Church News In Person Sunday Services

Seekonk Congregational Church UCC is open for in-person services every Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Advance registration is suggested but you can also attend if not pre-registered and register at the door. Masks are required. You can find the link on our facebook page. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome. We will continue to provide a weekly virtual service at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube.

Upcoming Events/Services

• SCC-UCC will hold 2 services on Ash Wednesday. March 2, 2022 at Noon and 7 PM. Please check out our Facebook page to register or you could register at the door.

• SCC-UCC will hold a takeout Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Saturday March 12, 2022. Our order form will be on our Facebook page at the beginning of March.

• SCC-UCC will hold Lenten Seminars on Thursday March 24 and March 31 at 6:30 in the Hall, all are welcome. The description of all Seminars will be on our Facebook page at the beginning of March.

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Memorial Baptist Church News

Memorial Baptist Church is a friendly, spiritual community of those committed to developing their journeys with Jesus Christ.

We seek to love God with all our hearts, minds, and souls while we strive to love one another as God taught us. MBC is a place where individuals and families come to enrich, and perhaps rebuild, their lives and reach their full God-given potential. Come to learn more and find your spiritual path to a healthy and purposeful life with the Good News of Jesus Christ!

Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10:00 AM Sunday Mornings All Are Welcome!!

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Love is in the Air 5 Ways to Slay Valentine’s Day This Year

(StatePoint) Valentine’s Day is no longer just for the happy couples. Whether you’re married, dating or content being single, there are ways for everyone to celebrate love of all kinds, including romance in 2022, regardless of relationship status.

1. Custom Cards. SmashUps from American Greetings can help prioritize love and romance any day of the year. There are SmashUps specifically for Valentine’s Day, with romantic messages from celebrities like Michael Bolton and Smokey Robinson.

However, these ecards aren’t just for couples on Valentine’s Day. There are plenty of options for love and friendship, like hilarious videos of talking dogs, cats and koalas. The customizable ecards let you send personalized messages to your boo, your bestie and your brother for a variety of holidays and occasions.

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2. FaceTime. Couples who are separated by distance might have to settle for a candlelit FaceTime instead of the in-person dinner they had in mind. Luckily, romance in 2022 means technology can keep us connected, even when we’re apart. If you’re celebrating from a distance this Valentine’s Day, consider shipping gifts to your significant other or gal pals and opening them together while you’re on a video call, or make the same recipe and eat it together on FaceTime.

3. Swipe Left. Many modern-day love stories start with a simple swipe to the left on a dating app. If you’re hoping to meet new people but aren’t sure where to begin, consider having some fun with online dating apps like Bumble, Hinge and Tinder. They’re not just for those looking for love. Many have friendship features, like Bumble BFF, which works the same way, but connects you with others looking for friendships too. This can be particularly useful for those who are moving to new cities, seeking roommates, or looking to network with others who are around the same age or share similar interests.

4. Did Someone Say Galentine’s Day? Originally created by fictional character Leslie Knope in the television series “Parks and Recreation,” Galentine’s Day is all about female friendships and the laughter, joy and support they bring to our lives.

Galentine’s Day can be spent as simply or elaborately as you please. Some gals might get together to exchange gifts of candles and fuzzy socks for the occasion, while others might have a glass of wine and gossip over a charcuterie board. For some, the holiday may just be a reason to call your friends and check in on them.

Single or taken, Galentine’s Day is a reminder to glorify your girl gang.

5. Self-Care. Being alone on Valentine’s Day can feel a little lonely, but the day doesn’t have to be painful. If you’re spending it on your own, plan a day at the spa, take a group workout class or cook yourself your favorite meal. Self-care is the perfect way to honor the strong and independent person you are.

Romance in 2022 can be dinners for two with flowers and chocolate, but it can also be celebrating the mystery and magic of an ordinary day with a custom ecard, dinner with gal pals, or spending time doing things you enjoy on our own.

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(Family Features) Many people are aware healthy habits like regular exercise and eating nutritious foods promote better heart health. However, it’s lesser known that your oral health and heart health risk may be connected.

In fact, a study from “Inside Dentistry” suggests as many as 50% of heart attacks may be triggered by an oral infection.

While research continues to fully understand the relationship between oral hygiene and cardiovascular health, studies have revealed correlations between the two. For example, according to a study published in the “European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,” patients with improved oral hygiene had a lower risk for atrial fibrillation and heart failure compared with those with poor oral hygiene.

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IN MEMORIAM Arthur Francis Tobin Arthur Francis Tobin, 87, of Rehoboth, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary Frances (Lawrence) Tobin to whom he was married for 66 years.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late William E. and Theresa A. (Gadoury) Tobin. He was a 1952 graduate of Rogers High School in Newport, RI. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in education from Rhode Island College and a Master’s degree in occupational education from Northeastern University. He was an Industrial Arts teacher at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School for 21 years until he retired. He also taught Driver’s Education, and served as the high school’s drama coach for many years. After his teaching career, Arthur Francis Tobin he went on to found and run Tobin Machine and Tool, in Seekonk. Arthur was committed to public service and served as a Selectman and Town Moderator, as well as other boards and commissions in the town of Rehoboth, including the Rehoboth Cemetery Association and the Rehoboth Senior Center Building Committee. He also served in the Rhode Island National Guard as a young man, and on the Bristol County Mosquito Control Board. He was a member of the Rehoboth Lions Club for many years, and was involved with the Boy Scouts and 4-H Clubs when his children were members. He was a life-long Red Sox, Bruins, and Patriots fan, and he took pride in celebrating their many championships. Arthur elevated the art of the southeastern New England Portuguese clamboil to new heights.

Besides his wife, he leaves five children, Michael Tobin of Apollo Beach, FL, Matthew Tobin and his wife Kristin of Lakeville, MA, Brian Tobin and his husband Bill Short of Mount Washington, MA, Laura Mercer of Rehoboth, and Jason Tobin and his partner Lynne Sabourin Chernasky of Burrillville. He also leaves three grandchildren, Abigail Tobin, Drury Mercer, and Lily Mercer. He was the brother of the late Paul and Roland Tobin. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved son-in-law David Mercer.

His funeral service will be private. The family will plan a memorial service to celebrate his life at a later date, once conditions make it safe to do so.

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By Joe Siegel The town is mourning Arthur Tobin, a former member of the Board of Selectmen as well as several other committees. Tobin, 87, passed away at home on January 30 after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary Frances (Lawrence) Tobin to whom he was married for 66 years.

Tobin was an Industrial Arts teacher at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School for 21 years until he retired. In addition, he also taught Driver’s Education, and served as the high school’s drama coach for many years. After his teaching career, he went on to found and run Tobin Machine and Tool, in Seekonk.

Tobin served as a Town Moderator and was a member of the Lions Club for many years. He was involved with the Boy Scouts and 4-H Clubs when his children were members. He served in the Rhode Island National Guard as a young man, as well as the Rehoboth Cemetery Association and on the Bristol County Mosquito Control Board.

“He was a good man,” said Police Chief James Trombetta. “He served the town well.

It’s a sad day.”

Selectman Jim Muri said although he did not always see eye to eye with Tobin on some issues, Tobin offered up “spirited debate which was intellectually challenging” and a joy.”

“He was a fine man,” Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais said Tuesday. “He worked very hard for the town. He’s going to be truly missed. He was definitely one of a kind.”

Dick Georgia, Publisher of the Reporter, said Tobin was “very good for the town.”

Georgia, who considered Tobin a friend, recalled asking him to chair the town’s 350th Anniversary Celebration committee. “He really took an interest in everything and he got involved with a lot of things like (being chairman of the senior center building committee),” Georgia noted. “He was one of the best, he really was. He did a great job for all of Rehoboth.”

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Gregory “Greg” D. Abrams

“Sadly missed along life’s way, quietly remembered every day.

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Gregory “Greg” D. Abrams Gregory “Greg” D. Abrams, 60, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on December 12, 2021.

He was born January 13, 1961 in Fall River, Mass and lived most of his life in Rehoboth, Mass.

Greg graduated from Bristol Agricultural School in 1979 where his natural love for farming and mechanics was nurtured and developed.

He served in the Air Force from 19821986 and subsequently used his mechanical abilities to serve his community over the years, with his most recent position working for the Town of Rehoboth in the forestry department from 2013-2020.

His love for farming and antique farming equipment led him to be one of the founders of the Rehoboth Chapter of the New England Antique Tractor and Truck Association in 2006. He really enjoyed tractor pulls and cutting and baling hay for local people over the years.

His other interests included attending Nascar races, Seekonk Speedway and more recently bowling on a league at Lang’s Bowlarama.

He is survived by his significant other, Lorraine Tessier, his brother Roger H. Proulx of California, his sister Stephanie Renda and her husband Matthew of New Hampshire, 2 nephews, 4 nieces and 2 great nieces.

He is predeceased by his mother Bette Jean Dyer and father William Abrams Jr. He will be missed by his loved one’s and remembered for his sense of humor, patriotism, and care for those he loved, young and old and his love of laughter.

Donations in Greg’s memory can be sent to Rehoboth People Have A Heart, 94 Tremont St, Rehoboth, Mass 02769.

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Rose A. (Elacqua) Henry of Rehoboth passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021 at the age of 93.

William “Bill” Wallace, 68, of Rehoboth passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro.

James D. Almeida, 77, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away at home on January 14, 2022.

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David F. Quigley, age 83, of Rehoboth, passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

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Michael Anthony Panciotti, 68, of Seekonk, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his residence on December 26, 2021.

Stephen W. West, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

Stephen A. Nerone, 69, of Seekonk, passed away on Friday, January 7th,2022, in his home with his loving family by his side.

Deborah R. (Waterman) Wheatley, 61, of Seekonk, MA, passed into eternal life on January 14, 2022.

Linda A. (Rufful) Marcotte, 59, passed away in the early morning hours of January 20th at Sturdy Memorial Hospital after battling COVID-19.

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Gym Front Desk Associate: Morning shifts available with flexible scheduling for fitness center in Seekonk,MA. Work in a casual, upbeat environment greeting clients, assisting members, completing cash transactions, and offering tours. For more information about our immediate openings email: info@completefitnessma.com or call the business office 800-527-5395 ext.235.

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I am a Personal Care Assistant & Housekeeper willing to help you! Will perform many duties including meal prep, medication reminders, shower assistance, shopping/ errands, laundry, light cleaning. Call Terri for information and rates. 774-284-7600.

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) 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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