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Rehoboth to Get New Public Safety Building

By Joe Siegel After years of fighting for a new Public Safety headquarters, the Board of Selectmen have come up with an economical solution. Selectmen chairman Gerry Schwall announced an agreement with the town of Dartmouth to purchase a modular building for $225,000.

“The deal fell in our lap,” Schwall said Monday. “It was too good to pass up.”

The new facility will be 8000 square feet and will accommodate the needs of the police and fire departments, as well as ambulance operations. “They need and deserve our respect and support,” Schwall said. The current 2600 square feet facility on Anawan Street has been criticized by officials for a shortage of space and poor health conditions. “We’re tripping over each other,” said Police Chief James Trombetta, noting the new building would provide a “nice working environment” for officers and the public.

The funding for the purchase will come from the Sale of Real Estate reserve account, which was established for the construction and improvement costs for the public safety building. The Town of Dartmouth had housed their police department in the modular unit for the past three years. The purchase also includes all the furniture and light fixtures in the building. In 2017, voters rejected a $9.3 million municipal government complex which was to include town offices, the police and fire departments, Rehoboth emergency management, and the ambulance service. The facility was to be constructed on the site of the current public safety headquarters at 334 Anawan Street.

Schwall thanked the Dartmouth Board of Selectmen for their cooperation and said the town would be able to complete the project without any further expense to the taxpayers of Rehoboth. “It’s a good day for us,” Schwall added.

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Inside This Issue Seekonk Pays $12,000 For Police Chief Search

By Joe Siegel The town has retained the services of a recruitment firm to screen candidates for Police Chief and Fire Chief. Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said Public Safety Consultants, LLC of Pocasset will be paid $11,900 each for the police and fire departments. The firm will review resumes, conduct a job task analysis, and will develop questions for candidates and assessment exercises. Written questionnaires will then be sent to candidates. Background checks will then be conducted and three to five candidates will be forwarded to the town’s search committee based on assessment center results.

Members of the police department voiced their support of interim Chief David Enos at the January 22 selectmen meeting. Enos was appointed to serve as Chief on an interim basis following the retirement of Frank John last July. John had been placed on administrative leave in March 2019 after being in the position for six months. Enos had served as Deputy Chief.

At the January 22 selectmen meeting, Officer Keith Perry cited Enos’ accomplishments over the past year which included the drafting of a level-funded budget, overseeing the hiring process of five new officers, streamlining training department-wide, the completion of multiple FBI leadership courses, the creation of a new traffic enforcement division, and the set up of a new recruitment process.

Fire Chief Michael Healy retired last April. Healy had served as Chief since his appointment in September 2014. Frederick MacDonald, a veteran firefighter from East Providence, was offered the position by the board of selectmen. MacDonald later withdrew after contract negotiations broke down. Cadime explained the expenditure for the recruiting firm does not have to be approved by the board of selectmen because it is a “service agreement” and not a contract to provide a service. “The monies will come from the surpluses that both departments will experience due to the vacancies left by the two Chiefs,” Cadime added.

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What is Save Our Schools Up To Now?

As the new year rolls in, we find ourselves at a crossroads both within ourselves and in our community. As we make personal resolutions to improve the new year, we must also make resolutions regarding how to improve the stability and unity within our Email: news@rehobothreporter.com community. With an election coming up and the start of a new budgeting season already begun, we at Save Our Schools are gearing up for the next few months.

First, we would like to make sure everyone is on the same page as to who SOS really is. After seeing some interesting falsehoods on social media, we thought that our audience could use a refresher.

Save Our Schools - Dighton-Rehoboth began as a Ballot Action Committee in support of the July 2018 Proposition 2 ½ Override, founded by DR graduates Noah Avila (‘18) and Matt Hebert (‘17). These two men led the fight for the override on the mantra ‘by students, for students,’ and were joined by parents, neighbors, teachers, and local politicians to help save the Town of Rehoboth from financial turmoil and the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District from economic depletion. After the override passed, the BAC was dissolved and all of its assets were donated.

In April of 2019, when former SOS Media Director Chris Hoskins (‘19) of Rehoboth and media team member Jenn Duczkowski of Dighton realized we were fighting another Dr. Debra George & Dr. Kelsey George uphill battle with the FY 2020 budget, Save Our Schools was restarted as a media platform and outreach group to spread the word on what needed to be done. After months of diligent work, Chris, Jenn, and many others realized it was time to take the next step for SOS by filing with the Federal Elections Commission to become a Political Action Committee, with Chris as Chairperson and Jenn as Vice-Chairperson. They were joined

by Dighton parent Tamara Stevens as Treasurer, Rehoboth student Mackenzie Morgenweck (‘21) as Communications Director, Dighton Student Madalyn Stevens (‘22) as Director of Student Outreach, Dighton parent Jessie Beerman as Education Consultant, Providing Orthodontic care in and Rehoboth parent Jolie Duczkowski as Field Director.

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February 2020 The Reporter Outreach. Rehoboth student Lauren DeCoste (‘22) was also asked to come aboard as our Media Specialist. The SOS Leadership Team has continued to provide transparency for our school community by broadcasting every DR School Committee Meeting, as well as Rehoboth and Dighton Town Meetings that have students’ interests at stake. Our Leadership Team devotes countless hours to fulfill our mission, and we hope to see more in our community join us at PAC meetings, School Committee Meetings, or future events.

We hope that this clears things up for those of you who know us, those who are yet to know us, and those who may not agree with us but are still vital members of our community.

As we look ahead, SOS is eager for the next few exciting months in our school community. With some fresh new faces running for School Committee seats, we would also like to provide a fresh new way for voters to see who they may or may not be electing. This is why Save Our Schools is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a debate for School Committee candidates as we inch closer to the Annual Town Elections! Our debate will include all candidates for the Regional School Committee from both Dighton and Rehoboth that meet certain requirements and/or thresholds (TBA). Since we do not have a date or a set location for this event yet, it’s important that all interested parties keep an eye on our social pages and our website to stay informed!

Happy New Year, and good luck to all of the candidates that have filed so far! We are excited to see what comes out of 2020!

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It’s Getting Cold Outside

It’s getting cold outside! As the mercury drops, it’s important to make sure our furry friends stay warm in winter months. Too much exposure to dry, cold air and harsh weather like rain, sleet and snow can result in discomfort for pets – including chapped paws and itchy, flaky skin.

If the weather is too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, too. Protect them from cold weather dangers and keep them safe, happy and healthy.

Dress your pet in a sweater or coat when they go outside. This helps retain body heat.

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 they come in from the outside and use sand on icy areas. Older animals chill easily, so don’t let them stay long outside.

Watch out for cats, they may curl up inside car engine compartments when cold. Bang on the hood of the car or honk the horn so they can get out.

Please keep your pets inside. Dogs with short hair will suffer the most. Just let them out to go to the bathroom.

If you find and animal in distress, contact your Animal Control Officer or the Police Department. Our pets love us and we need to keep them warm and safe.

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Bikers Wanted

Hello everyone. It is I, Hamster, your local member of Bikers Against Child Abuse reaching out to you once again. As we head into our fourth year I wanted to do a little update, right now we have a little over 30 members and supporters, we also have over 50 children that we brought into our family and are working with. I wish I could say it seems child abuse claims were in a decline but sadly that is not the case. We have been getting more and more calls from victims’ families that need our help and that is what we are here to do. This brings me to the purpose of this letter. We need dedicated people to help fill our ranks and give these children the help and support they need to try and overcome the atrocities that have been afflicted upon them. If you are a biker that wants to do more than watch the news and shake your head, check us out, if you don’t ride or think you might not be able to give the time to become a full member, consider becoming a supporter. If you might be interested call our helpline at 401-487-1760 if you see one of our members ask questions we will be more than happy to answer whatever we can. If you would like attend one of our meetings, we get together the second Tuesday of every month at the Elks Lodge on Farnum Pike in Smithfield. I have often heard it said that Bikers have the biggest hearts and judging by the people that I ride with in this organization I must concur. I can only hope that I touched one or two of those hearts out there and you will consider giving us a look. Thank you for taking the time read this and remember as it says on the back of a B.A.C.A. members vest No Child Deserves To Live In Fear.

Paul “Hamster” Maynard Road Captain - Bikers Against Child Abuse Rhode Island Chapter

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As we close the book on another year, the volunteers and clients of Doorways food pantry 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. Roughly sixty 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 and the postal carriers. We have been blessed with hundreds of donations in response to our annual appeal, and with thousands of hours from volunteers. We have been blessed with countless acts of individual generosity to help our client families. Our gratitude is boundless. We wish you and your families health and happiness in the coming year.

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Dear Fellow Resident, The Rehoboth Town Events Committee (TEC) works to organize or assist in town events, increase awareness of public gatherings and other opportunities while encouraging a sense of community.

TEC proudly announces the launch of a new community calendar website effective January 2020 where residents can learn about town events.

Town groups, organizations, and businesses are invited to submit event listings for publication on the website on the 1st and 15th of each month. Send us your event title, date, time, place and a description of up to 175 words, along with a graphic or photo.

Business-hosted events must be open and free to the public, such as an open house, reception, informational session, etc. All submissions are subject to TEC editorial review before publishing.

Please send your event information to: Submissions@YourRehoboth.com. If you have any questions please contact us.

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It was a disgrace at best to watch Nancy Pelosi’s group of misfits marching over to the senate with impeachment documents relating to our president, which they have been fabricating for over three years. It was also distasteful to watch Nancy Pelosi exhibit and pass out gold/silver autographed pens with her name embossed (paid for by you and I )served up on silverware along with her huge fake smile ,high fives and fake prayers for all, her notation the president will be impeached “forever” and her continuing remarks are also concerning. Shall we in the future, if we dislike the choice of the people and the vote start winner impeachment proceedings? Nancy Pelosi and her group of misfits i.e. Adam Schiff, Jerry Nadler and others who have telling the truth issues not to mention they have done nothing to help or work us for over three years like health care, social security, Immigration, crime, homeless, trade, and many other IMPORTANT issues. Their ONLY concern is impeach, I will unlike the dems, accept the decision of the house after the trial which we all should accept and pay attention to the business of the people. These folks (dems) in my opinion are just all-time sore losers who just cannot accept the plain truth so my suggestion is bring it on for another defeat!!!!! HILLIARY LOST!!! GET OVER IT!!!!

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We, the family of the late Robert McKenna would like to thank everyone who came out in January for the 7th annual blood drive in his memory. In addition, we truly appreciate the support of the Seekonk School Department in allowing the event to be held at Seekonk High School. We are thrilled to say that it was another huge success this year. Sixty-six people attended; resulting in fiftyseven successful blood donations. Once again, we had several first time donors. Hopefully they, along with the others who participated, will make blood donation a regular part of their lives. Bob would be extremely pleased to see his legacy of helping others continued in this way. We are hoping to everyone again in January of 2021.

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State Officials: Roundabout will be ‘Safer’

By Joe Siegel 1/29/20: Officials from the Massachusetts Department of TransMore than 60 crashes had been reported during a five year portation (Mass DOT) told residents Tuesday a roundabout at the timeframe, according to Mass DOT. Mass DOT official John Morintersection of Route 44 (Winthrop Street) and Route 118 (Bay State gan said the intersection was a “high volume location” with 13,000 Road) would be safer than a signalized intersection. vehicles passing through every day.

Mass DOT explained a roundabout will improve safety because vehicles will be travelling at slower speeds thereby reducing the probability of accidents. In addition the benefits will include lower maintenance and operation costs and a reduction in pollution WATER FILTRATION SERVICE AND INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN and fuel usage.

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Selectman Jim Muri asked the Mass DOT In addition, you MUST have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a officials about the impact on other roads, C.O.R.I., Driver’s License check and Drug Screening. specifically traffic backups during rush hour.

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By Joe Siegel 2/4/20: The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen are forming a three member committee in an effort to make the planned roundabout at the intersection of Route 44 (Winthrop Street) and Route 118 (Bay State Road) more attractive for motorists.

Selectman Jim Muri will represent the board. Two members of the public are being sought to serve on the committee, which will make suggestions for improvement.

“The overwhelming majority of the physical work is out of our hands,” Muri said Monday.

“There are some aesthetic considerations that we do have control over.”

More than 60 crashes had been reported at the intersection during a five year timeframe, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Mass DOT official John Morgan said the intersection was a “high volume location” with 13,000 vehicles passing through every day.

Mass DOT explained a roundabout will improve safety because vehicles will be travelling at slower speeds thereby reducing the probability of accidents. In addition the benefits will include lower maintenance and operation costs and a reduction in pollution and fuel usage.

Selectman Michael Costello, who also serves as Highway Superintendent, said Mass DOT was “receptive to some changes” in the roundabout design. Costello believes the roundabout is a “focal point” for the town. “You want something nice there,” Costello added.

The project will be fully funded by the Transportation Improvement Program at a cost of $1.8 million. The state will cover the design cost. The project will go out to bid in the fall and construction will begin in the spring of 2021.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Town Clerk Hello All ~ Happy February ~ I hope you are staying warm! As a friendly reminder, Real Estate Tax Bills were due Friday, February 1st.

Payment can be made via mail, hand delivery to Town Hall-Tax Collector’s Office, drop box outside of town hall 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.

Thank You Rehoboth Garden Club!

In my January Reporter article, I did not thank the Rehoboth Garden Club for placing their beautiful holiday wreath on the front of Town Hall. My apologies and thank you all for making our holidays so special with your amazing wreaths!

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2020 Rehoboth Town Census

By now, you should have received your 2020 census form, dog license renewal, Census 2020 informational memo (yellow insert) and our 2020 calendar/town directory. This year’s calendar features the Hornbine School, which will be celebrating its 175th Anniversary in 2020. Hopefully, 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 2020 Calendar in their Census mailer. If you would like an extra 2020 calendar for you or your family, just stop by Town Hall and ask Lynn or I for a copy. I also have extra calendars available at the COA-Senior Center, Police Station, Blanding Library and outside various departments at Town Hall. If you can’t make it to Town Hall, please call or send me an e-mail and I will make sure you get a copy. If you did not receive your census mailer, please let me know at 508-252-6502 x-3110 or email me at lschwall@town.rehoboth.ma.us.

I would like to thank the 2,571 households (over 51%) that quickly reviewed their census data, made any necessary changes, and returned the forms to us. Again, this year, residents are afforded the opportunity to drop off their census forms at locations around town (Bristol Savings Bank, Blanding Library, COA-Senior Center, and Town Offices), the outside drop box at Town Hall, fax, e-mail, or mail them in. I would especially like to thank those families who processed their census forms and dog tags online. It was exciting to see that residents were able to choose the most convenient way possible to respond. Lynn and I are processing your changes and preparing the documents for our Registrars. During the months of February/March, the Registrars will begin contacting those residents who have not returned their 2020 census forms. Please respond as soon as possible so we do not have to bother you with a phone call ~ thank you.

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 want 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-3110 or x-3109 or e-mail us at LSchwall@town.rehoboth.ma.us or LShaker@town. rehoboth.ma.us . If you prefer to register or change your political affiliation online, please go to www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. Mailin 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 or mail the signed form to us.

In order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming Presidential Primary (Tuesday, March 3, 2020) or the Annual Town Election (Tuesday, April 7, 2020), all voter registrations and/or political party changes must be made no later than 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12th (Presidential Primary) or Wednesday, March 18th (Annual Town Election). As an added feature on the 2020 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

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as “Unenrolled”; therefore, the letter “U” appearing in the political party column.

Independent is the same as Unenrolled. This gives the voter the opportunity to choose the Party ballot they wish during a Primary Election. The four current “political parties” are Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, and Green Rainbow.

Town Clerk Online Payments

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, like processing dog licenses, through the town website @ www.town.rehoboth.ma.us or directly to town clerk online payments 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 2019 we had a total of 377 individuals take advantage of our credit card/EFT payment system, which is down 158 transactions from 2018. However, in 2018 we had a lot of online sales going through the Clerk’s Office/Town Website Online Sales due to ticket sales for the 375th Anniversary Celebration events, which we did not have those online sales in 2019. The online activity this past year (2019) generated receipts of $8,761.62, which is a decrease of $6,206.96 over 2018, again due to the online sales for the 375th Anniversary Celebration. The 2019-$8,761.62 represents receipts for items such as genealogy fees, business certificates, raffle permits, dog licenses, birth/death/marriage certificates, street listings, ZBA application fees and various miscellaneous items related to the clerk’s office.

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Town Hall hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The licensing fees are as follows: Male or female dog $20.00, female-spayed or male-neutered $10.00. If paying by check, please make sure it is made payable to “Town of Rehoboth”. Dog licenses are continued on next page...

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due annually by April 1st. Whether renewing online, via mail, or in person, dog license applications must be accompanied by a current year rabies certificate (with a vaccination date covering the current licensing year-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). Since January 2nd we have processed over 350 of 2,000+ dog licenses, which is on track with last year’s numbers ~ thank you all for submitting so quickly.

2020 – 7th Annual Rabies Clinic

Keep them safe . . . inoculate! The 7th Annual RehobothSeekonk $12 Dog and Cat Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 9:00 AM ~ 12:00 Noon @ Seekonk Public Works Department Garage (On the Corner of Route 44 & Lake Street).

The Rehoboth & Seekonk Town Clerks will be there to renew your 2020 Dog Licenses. For more details, please call 508-252-6502 X-3109 or 3110.

March 3, 2020 – Presidential Primary

registration application, either download a voter registration form at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf or pick up a copy at the COA-Senior Center, Post Office or Town Hall and drop off at town hall or mail to us. Mailed voter registrations must be postmarked no later than February 12th and reach our office no later than February 19th.

Please Note: There are four different ballot types for the Presidential Primary (Democratic, Republican, Green-Rainbow, and Libertarian). If you are registered to vote in one of those four parties, you will be required to vote your registered party’s ballot.

If you are an Unenrolled or Independent voter, or any other party affiliation that I have not mentioned, you will have a choice of party ballot to vote. The election worker will ask what ballot type you prefer (Democratic, Republican, Green-Rainbow and Libertarian) and the election worker will then repeat your ballot choice to the election workers and observers so they may make the ballot choice notation by the voter’s name as required by State Elections. Many voters are offended by the election worker announcing of their ballot choice. Please note, we are required by law to do so. This is done so the proper ballot type is recorded under the voter’s name and reported to the Commonwealth’s Voter Registration Information System (VRIS).

Absentee Ballot Applications

The Presidential Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 with polls scheduled to be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ALL THREE PRECINCTS WILL BE OPEN. Precinct I is the Town Office Building at 148 Peck Street, Precinct II is the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center at 55 Bay State Road, and Precinct III is the South Fire Station at 102 Pleasant Street. Final date to register to vote for the Presidential Primary is Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office. You may also register to vote at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com 24/7. To mail in your voter

We currently have the absentee ballots available for the Presidential Primary election. If you are unable to vote on Tuesday, March 3rd, you may either come to the Town Clerk’s Office and vote in person or request your absentee ballot to be mailed. Absentee ballot applications can be found online @ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee/EnglishAbsentee-Ballot-Application.pdf.

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The Annual Town Election for Rehoboth will be held on TUESDAY, April 7, 2020 with the polls scheduled to be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – ALL THREE PRECINCTS WILL BE OPEN. Precinct I is the Town Office Building at 148 Peck Street, Precinct II is the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center at 55 Bay State Road, and Precinct III is the South Fire Station at 102 Pleasant Street.

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 and must be returned, signed by a minimum of 50 registered voters, to the Board of Registrars at the Town Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18th. If you choose to go through the Democratic or Republican caucus process, the upcoming caucus dates and locations are as follows: The Republican Town Committee Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 7, 2020 Town Election will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 7:30 p.m., at the COA - Senior Center – 55 Bay State Road. In the case of inclement weather, an alternate date of Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 7:30 p.m., has been scheduled, also at the COA – Senior Center.

The Democratic Town Committee Caucus to nominate candidates for the April 7, 2020 Town Election will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Blanding Public Library/Goff Hall, 124 Bay State Road.

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for 3 years), Planning Board (one for 5 years), Park Commission (one for 5 years), Housing Authority (one for 5 years), and Water Commissioner (two for 3 years).

The final voter registration date to be eligible to vote in the Annual Town Election is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office. Prospective voters are reminded that they may also register to vote by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form. Registration forms are also available at the COA-Senior Center, Post Office, online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in. pdf, or by stopping by the Town Clerk’s Office to fill out the necessary forms in person. As an added convenience you may also register to vote online 24/7 @ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ or www.RegisterToVoteMA. com.

Annual Town Election Absentee Ballot Applications

If you are unable to attend the Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Annual Town Election, applications for absentee ballots are now available and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office. Absentee ballots are obtained by written request only and must have the voter’s original signature. The deadline for filing absentee applications is Monday, April 6th at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) for the April 7, 2020 Annual Town Election. Absentee ballot request forms are also available online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/ absentee/English-Absentee-Ballot-Application.pdf. Any questions regarding voter eligibility or requests for mail-in voter registration forms may be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office. To check your voter registration online 24/7, you may also go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx

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 would go to the Tax Collector whereas census forms or dog licenses would go to the Town Clerk’s Office. By including multiple offices in one envelope, it may delay processing your requests or payments.

Also, there are two separate Online Payment accounts on the Town Website: Tax Payments and Town Clerk Payments. Please make sure if you are processing your dog’s license online that you are selecting “Town Clerk Payments” and not Tax Payments. Thank you for your consideration.

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Business owners whose business certificate will expire during January through June of 2020 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/town-clerk/pages/businesscertificates .

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

As a reminder, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th 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 and Lynn 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 take care. I look forward to talking with you in March ~ Laura

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Local Grants Awarded for Rehoboth

State Representative Steven S. Howitt and Molly Lewandowski, chair of the Rehoboth Cultural Council, have announced the award of 17 grants totaling $6,800, for cultural programs in Rehoboth.

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The members of the Rehoboth Cultural Council are: Elizabeth Alcock, Catherine Allen, Sandra Delany, Christopher Hoskins, Molly Lewandowski, Tanya Martin, Lisa Milich, Desire Palmer, Susan Robert and Maureen Whittemore.

“We are fortunate to live in a community made more vibrant from the arts and humanities. There are numerous opportunities to learn and appreciate the cultural offerings from our neighbors and friends,” said Representative Howitt. “Each year we announce the availability of the Rehoboth Cultural Council grants, and now I am happy to offer hearty congratulations to those who have received them. We all look forward to enjoying their creativity.”

Statewide, more than $3.3 million will be distributed by local cultural councils in 2020. Grants will support an enormous range of grass-roots activities: concerts, exhibitions, radio and video productions, field trips for schoolchildren, after-school youth programs, writing workshops, historical preservation efforts, lectures, First Night celebrations, nature and science education programs for families and town festivals. Nearly half of LCC funds support educational activities for young people.

The Rehoboth Cultural Council will seek applications again in the fall. For guidelines and complete information on the Rehoboth Cultural Council, contact Molly Lewandowski at culturalcouncil@ town.rehoboth.ma.us Applications and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.massculture.org. Applications are due October 15, 2020.

This year’s grants include:

• The Carpenter Museum: Passport to History $125, Strawberry Festival $500, Speaker Series $500 • Rehoboth Parks Commission: Music at the Gazebo $600 • Beckwith Middle School: Project Discovery: A Christmas Carol $500, Grade 6 Field Trip to Museum of Science, Boston $700 • Dighton-Rehoboth High School: Latin Students to MET Museum NYC $700 • History Discussion Group: at Blanding Library $400 • Rehoboth Council on Aging: Watercolor Art Class $300, Musical Entertainment $200 • DR Marching Band Boosters: Busing for Big E/UMASS Band Day $700 • Blanding Library: ‘Imagine Your Story’ Performance $375, Museum of Science Library Pass $300, Fascinating Frogs, Terrific Toads program $300, Home Gardening Lecture Series $200 • Arts in the Village: Bay Winds Sextet in Concert $200, Schwarz & Bournaki in Concert $200

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By Joe Siegel One political newcomer is running for the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen in the April 7 town election. Laura E. Dias Samsel has returned nomination papers to run for one of the two open threeyear seats on the board of selectmen. Incumbent selectmen James Muri and Dave Perry’s terms are expiring. Neither Muri or Perry has taken out papers as of February 4.

There are also two open three-year seats on the DightonRehoboth regional school committee. Anthony Arrigo and Richard Barrett’s terms are expiring. To date, only Ellen M. Corvi has returned her nomination papers.

Other openings include: one three-year seat on the board of assessors, one five-year seat on the housing authority, two threeyear seats on the water commission, one five-year seat on the park commission, and one five-year seat on the planning board.

The positions of tax collector and town moderator are also open.

Nomination Papers are due back to the Board of Registrars, at the Town Clerk’s Office, by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18th with a minimum of 50 “certified” signatures.

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Rehoboth Land Trust News Getting Outside One does not have to be a L.L. Bean customer to appreciate their ads with the tag line “Be an Outsider.”

The winter has just started to be here in earnest as I write this – cold, cold, wind chill to go with the typical winter temperatures, or, at least what is usually typical. But we can’t depend on “typical” in this neck of the woods!

The Land Trust has learned that scheduling a guided “Winter Hike” is a game of roulette with the weather. Snow shoeing, cross country skiing, animal tracking – all good ideas -- if the weather cooperates. We thank Otter Brown for his planning and enthusiasm for this event in prior years, but it often ended up in postponement.

But there is no reason for groups not to meet up at some of our preserved properties for a fun time as “outsiders.” Stop (or at least pause) and look at the winter landscape and see things not observed before while under the cover of foliage. Tracks of animals are visible in both mud and snow. This is a great time to find a guide and try to identify what you see. Listen, birds are still active and more easily heard and seen. Maybe you can go online and discover what different birds sound like and track them in the land around you. For adventures at night, listen

Rehoboth Food Pantry News

We are very blessed living in a community with so many generous individuals, groups, clubs, and businesses. We want to take a quick minute to recognize the Harvest Market for not only being one of our drop-off locations but donating substantial monetary donations to the Pantry with proceeds raised by their cruise nights. Another business that goes above and beyond is another food drop off location and that is Munroe feed. They made a large monetary donation in result of a customer appreciation day. The Blanding Library also comes up with unique an innovative ideas to collect food items.

We would also like to thank Edward Jones and Land-Tek Maintenance for generously being our other 2 food drop off locations. All these businesses donate a portion of their floor space for the benefit of our neighbors in need. God Bless!

for Great Horned owls who are nesting now and calling proclaiming their territory in the woods with deep hoots.

If nothing else, simply enjoy the walk to chase the feel of “cabin fever.” The bright sun is often out now and if properly bundled up, we can all enjoy being outsiders for a walk in the woods.

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter News

A new cat at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter is Ann Marie, a pretty calico cat. She is a young adult female, spayed and vaccinated. For more information about Ann Marie or other adoptable pets at the shelter, check Petfinder.com. To make an appointment or to report a lost or found pet, please call 508-252-5421 X126 or e-mail a.ruscetta@comcast.net.

Town Events Committee Reminder to Rehoboth Organizations

The town events committee working with Connie Jordan just stood up www. yourrehoboth.com website with town of Rehoboth events as of January 1st. This site is still in the early stages and has over 100+ events and will continue to expand.

The goal for this site is to give you a one stop visit for all of the town of Rehoboth events and for organizations to see more than one year down the road for future planning of events.

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Rehoboth Cable Board Wins Grant

By Joe Siegel Rehoboth Community Television, Inc., which is in charge of operating the cable access channels in town, has been awarded a grant of more than $134,000 by the state. The announcement was made at the January 15 selectmen meeting.

Derek Rousseau, the Director of Information Technology and Media for RCTV, said the funds would be used to expand the capacity of the municipal fiber network which connects the Council on Aging, Town Hall, and the Public Safety complex. “(The money) will expand it to the remaining town buildings,” Rousseau told the selectmen. Those buildings include the North and South fire stations, the transfer station, and the public safety towers.

“It will also allow us to eliminate some recurring charges at those buildings that we currently pay to different providers for our internet and phone service,” Rousseau noted.

The funds will be awarded through the state’s Community Compact Cabinet’s Information Technology grant program. An awards ceremony naming all of the grant winners will be scheduled for the near future.

Selectmen Chairman: DESE Hasn’t ‘Reached Out’

By Joe Siegel Rehoboth Selectmen Chairman Gerry Schwall feels the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has given a cold reception to town officials. “No one from DESE has reached out to either of the towns,” Schwall said Thursday.

DESE has been in control of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District’s finances since December 1, after the two towns failed to approve the 2020 school budget. Voters rejected the FY20 budget at the October 29 town meeting and the district-wide meeting scheduled for November 2 was cancelled. DESE established the regional school budget at $45 million.

Schwall discovered officials from DESE had visited the district a week ago, but selectmen were never notified in advance. “We were unaware of that,” Schwall said. “We heard that anecdotally through the school committee meeting.”

The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen met with the Dighton Board of Selectmen on January 22. The boards discussed a letter sent by School Superintendent Anthony Azar, who announced he was cancelling future meetings of the Advisory Finance Committee. Azar told the Reporter the committee was not under his control.

Schwall will be meeting next week with Ken Pacheco, the Chairman of the Dighton Board of Selectmen, along with the members of the advisory committee. “We will organize them so they will actually have a chair who can post meetings legally and things like that,” Schwall said.

Schwall noted there had been some confusion among school committee members about the role of the advisory committee. “They weren’t quite sure if (the committee) was about bringing the needs of the town before the school or the needs of the school before the town,” Schwall said. “It was also determined they had not organized properly.”

“Mr. Schwall seems to be the only one confused,” said School Committee Chairperson Katherine Cooper. “I tried to clarify for him, but he doesn’t seem to know what the role of the Finance Advisory will be. It’s a (Board of Selectmen) created board, so it’s up to them to decide.”

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D-R Superintendent Optimistic About School Budget

By Joe Siegel

Despite a tumultuous budget process which resulted in the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) stepping in to provide fiscal oversight of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, School Superintendent Anthony Azar is optimistic about the future.

DESE has been in control of the district’s budget since December 1.

DESE later established the Superintendent Dr. Anthony Azar Dighton-Rehoboth school budget at $45 million.

“We have our budget, the school district’s in good shape, the town of Rehoboth is in good shape too and the town of Dighton is in good shape,” Azar noted. “We are all working to do what’s best for the town of Rehoboth, what’s best for the town of Dighton, and what’s best for our students.”

Voters at the May 28 town meeting rejected the school committee’s assessment for Rehoboth in favor of the finance committee’s recommendation of $18.9 million. The school department had been seeking an additional $558, 797 for their 2020 budget.

The school committee opted to disregard the town meeting vote.

Selectmen had set a date for a vote on a Proposition 2 and a half override after the voters approved the additional school funding at a July town meeting.

Last August, the Rehoboth selectmen had worked out a compromise agreement with the school committee in the hope of resolving the budget turmoil. In exchange for giving the school department an additional $330,000 for the 2020 budget, selectmen had proposed $214,000 in cuts to town departments. School officials were able to restore all sports programs for the fall after the compromise was reached. Voters rejected the FY20 budget at the October 29 town meeting and the district-wide meeting scheduled for November 2 was cancelled, prompting DESE to intervene.

Selectmen chairman Gerry Schwall called last year’s budget process a “debacle” and said it was the school committee’s responsibility to “make a recommendation to voters.”

Azar notes the school district holds a public hearing on their budget every March. He feels Rehoboth town officials are partially to blame for the turmoil. “We were forced into that predicament because the finance committee never met with the school district to have a discussion of what amounts to the largest budget on the town side,” Azar said, noting the warrant for the May town meeting had falsely claimed the school district was aiming for an override of Proposition 2 and a ½. That created “angst” among the voters, according to Azar.

Last September, the town filed a civil action against the DightonRehoboth School district for allegedly violating the terms of the regional school agreement. Rehoboth officials also sought financial records for the district. “Everything (the town) has asked for, they’ve received,” Azar said, noting the district will continue to work with their legal representatives to resolve the matter.

As for the possible dissolution of the regional school agreement, Azar believes it would do more harm than good. “Whoever’s pushing this agenda (of deregionalization), go forward on it,” Azar said. “What people will find out is DESE more than likely would not allow it because Rehoboth and Dighton can not stand separately and afford a school district. The Commissioner of Education has

to approve it and very seldom have they approved it unless a community can prove that they can stand on their own.”

Azar believes the 2021 budget cycle will be very different than the one for 2020. “If the finance committee and the board of selectmen will continue to work with us, and us work with them, hopefully we’ll be in a good place,” Azar added.

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The Seekonk Scene From the Clerk

Florice Craig

February is a packed with holidays and history, this year we even have an extra day thanks to Leap Year! February 2nd is Ground Hog Day and Super Bowl Sunday so get the nachos ready and pray for rain, because if it’s sunny and Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow we will have six more weeks of winter. February 12th is Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. Don’t

forget the cards and chocolate on February 14th Valentine’s Day, and February 17th is President’s Day, Town offices will be closed.

(February 22 is George Washington’s actual Birthday). February 17th is also the start of school vacation week. February 25th is Mardi Gras and of course as I mentioned February 29th is Leap Day.

Election News

2020 is an important election year with so much to do even starting as early as February.

Dates to keep in mind

February 12th is the last day to register to vote for the March 3rd, presidential primary.

February 24- 28th there will be early voting for the primary.

Early voting will be held at the Town Hall BOS meeting room during regular business hours.

If you are not going to be here for the early voting or the March 3rd primary you can come into the Town Clerk’s office and request an absentee ballot.

The Annual Town Election for Seekonk will be held on Monday April 6, 2020. The deadline to get nomination papers back to the Town Clerk’s office is February 18. The polls will be open from 7AM – 8PM. All precincts vote at the Sr. High School 261 Arcade Ave. The last day to register to vote for the Town Election is March 17, 2020.

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I offer integrity, honesty & consistency and respectfully ask for your vote as I’m running for SEEKONK TOWN SELECTMAN.

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The 2020 Annual Street List/Census form has been mailed.

Thanks to the residents who have already mailed it in, or dropped it off. Lorraine and I are busy scanning them in and making the necessary changes. As I have stated it is an important and busy election year do not become an inactive voter, return your census.

What does inactive mean? It means when you come to vote you will be asked to go to a separate table and fill out paperwork and show an ID with your address on it. This takes time on an already busy day so send in your census as this updates you and keeps you an active voter. Also please note we have had a few people write in a political designation by their name. I would like to remind everyone that you cannot register to vote, or change your party affiliation, on your census form. If you want to register to vote you can go online to www.RegisterToVoteMA.com, or come into the Clerk’s office. There are multiple ways to return your census: mail it in, drop it off in the Town Hall drop box, or Town Clerk’s office.

Drop it off at the Seekonk Sr. Center, or the Seekonk Public Library.

You can also scan it in and email it to: fcraig@seekonk-ma.gov We are also processing 2020 dog licenses. Please remember dog tags expire on March 31, 2020. You can come into the Town Clerk’s office to renew, or mail in the form with a check and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please send a self-addressed envelope and a stamp for each dog you are requesting a license for.

We will mail the dog tag(s) back to you. It is 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.

2020 Annual Rabies Clinic

The 2020 Annual Rabies Clinic, for both dogs and cats, will be held Saturday March 14, 2020 at the Seekonk Public Works Department on the corner of Route 44 and Lake St. The fee for the rabies vaccine will be $12.00 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

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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.

Save the Date

Meet the Candidates- Saturday March 21 - 9:30AM -11:30AM at the Seekonk Library 410 Newman Ave. These are the candidates running in the Annual Town Election.

Spring Town Meeting

Spring Town Meeting date has been set for Monday May 11, 2020.

Have a wonderful month. As always thank you for taking the time to read my monthly updates and remember the Town Clerk’s office welcomes inquiries from all citizens seeking assistance, or information in relation to services provided by the Town of Seekonk.

Enjoy your long weekend and school vacation week. Remember the days are getting longer so Spring can’t be too far off. - Florice & Lorraine

Seekonk Animal Shelter News

Twiggy is a beautiful, long haired female cat who is white with black markings. She is approx 5 years old and was very thin and covered in ticks when rescued from outdoors. While at the shelter she has gained weight and is doing well on a prescription food diet.

Her coat is long and silky and she doesn’t mind being brushed.

She is super sweet and loves attention. She likes glamming it up in her gold beads but would prefer a sparkly diamond kitty collar. Twiggy has been spayed, is up to date on vaccines, and has been microchipped.

Are you interested in meeting this gorgeous girl? She’s accepting visitors at the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck Street.

Questions? Call 508-336-6663.

RE-ELECT

FLORICE CRAIG

SEEKONK TOWN CLERK I have worked for Seekonk for more than 13 years. Eight years in the planning department and more than 5 years in the Town Clerk’s office.

Three years, of which, were as Seekonk’s Town Clerk. I have the experience needed to continue in this important position as I am familiar with the policies, procedures, by-laws and Massachusetts General Law. I have enjoyed my years as your town clerk.

It has given me the opportunity to meet and help so many of our residents.

I hope that you will continue to trust me with this important position.

You trusted me with your vote before. I ask for your vote again on April 6, 2020. Thank You

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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 2020.

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 2020: Rehoboth, Seekonk

Time to Submit Nomination Papers for Seekonk Election Seekonk Town Clerk May Face Re-Election Challenge

By Joe Siegel Town Clerk Florice Craig may be facing two potential rivals in her bid for re-election to another three year term. Sandra Escaler and Bryan Mulvey have both taken out papers to run for the position. The election is on April 6.

Meanwhile, three candidates are vying for two open seats on the town’s Board of Selectmen. Incumbents David Andrade and Nelson Almeida are both running for three-year terms. Adam Petronio is also in contention for one of the seats.

Incumbent Erin Brouillette is running for another 3-year term on the Seekonk school committee. Former town clerk Janet Parker is running for one 3-year term on the board of assessors. Lydia Cordeiro, TV9 personality Jeffrey Starr Mararian, and Doug Brown are running for two seats on the water commission, one is for a 3-year term and the other is a one-year term. Fred A. Slemon and Catherine Capello have taken out papers to run for a three-year term on the library board of trustees. Michael Bourque has taken out papers for a seat on the Planning Board. There are two openings each for a five year term. Town Moderator Peter Hoogerzeil is running for another three-year term.

The deadline to file nomination papers with the town clerk is February 18.

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By Joe Siegel Seekonk Cable Access Inc., which oversees TV9, held their annual Board of Directors election in December, but controversy remains.

Deborah Hoch, Michael Dressler, and David Saad were all re-elected to their positions on the board. Mitchell Vieira is the President. Russell Hart is the Vice-President. Hoch is Secretary and Dressler serves as Treasurer. The other members are Beverly Hart and Denise Poliquin.

Peter Hoogerzeil, a former member, had criticized the board at the December 4 selectmen meeting. “The election format unfortunately was not changed,” Hoogerzeil said recently. “It is now up to the Board of Selectmen to decide if they want our Cable Access Board of Directors to continue electing themselves and disenfranchising the thousands of Seekonk Cable subscribers who once had the right to vote for members in the annual election.”

Saad defended the organization’s closed election process at the December 18 Seekonk selectmen meeting. TV9 used to allow Comcast subscribers to attend the board’s elections and cast votes for the board, according to Saad. “The process was stacked for individuals to get onto the board,” said Saad, noting members who had worked to increase viewership were removed from the board as a result.

Hoogerzeil alleged there was nothing on the TV9 website about nominations for the board. In a December 16 e-mail to selectmen, the board of directors said notifications of the election had been running on TV9 since November 13.

Selectman Justin Sullivan warned Saad that the way TV9 elects its board members would be problematic. “To keep (the process the same), I think there’s going to be transparency issues,” Sullivan said.

Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said the cable board acts as the governing body for their organization. “If there are five Comcast subscribers who are not happy with the way things are operating at

February 2020 The Reporter TV9, there is no accountability. They have no say or right to voice their concern and make a change with the board because they have no control,” Cadime said.

“I don’t believe the citizens of Seekonk want a board that collects over $300,000 a year from a mandatory subscriber fee to elect themselves,” Hoogerzeil added. “I hope democracy prevails in the end.”

Seekonk Police Union Affirms Support for Enos

By Joe Siegel

The Seekonk Police Department lobbied the Board of Selectmen on behalf of Interim Chief David Enos. “The membership of the union is unanimous in their support of Chief Enos,” said Officer Keith Perry at Wednesday’s selectmen meeting. Selectmen are continuing their search for a new Police Chief. The deadline to submit an application for the position is February 14.

Enos was appointed to serve as Chief on an interim Interim Chief David Enos basis following the retirement of Frank John last July. John had been placed on administrative leave in March 2019 after being in the position for six months. Enos had been appointed to serve as Deputy Chief.

Perry cited Enos’ accomplishments over the past year which included the drafting of a level-funded budget, overseeing the hiring process of five new officers, streamlining training department-wide, the completion of multiple FBI leadership courses, the creation of a new traffic enforcement division, and the set up of a new recruitment process.

“These efforts have had the immediate effect of increasing competence and capability as well as strengthening officer morale,” Perry said. “It will likely have a long-term impact that improves the overall operational efficiency and effectiveness of the department for years to come.”

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From the State House Representative Steven Howitt Supports ‘Nicky’s Law’

Bill would establish a statewide registry to protect disabled from abusive caregivers Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk is supporting the establishment of a statewide registry to help protect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from abuse by their caregiver.

Senate Bill 2367, also known as “Nicky’s Law”, directs the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) to create a confidential registry that will include the names of all care providers found to have abused a disabled individual. The bill was amended by State Representative the House of Representatives with the Steven Howitt substitution of a new text – House Bill 4296 – and engrossed on a vote of 154-0 on January 15.

Nicky’s Law is named after Nicky Chan, a non-verbal individual who was beaten while attending a day program for people with intellectual disabilities in Millbury, Massachusetts. Nicky’s mother, Cheryl, has been advocating for the creation of a registry since learning there is currently no mechanism in place to prevent an accused abuser from being rehired elsewhere.

“One of the most important things that we do is to protect the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth, especially those with challenges like Nicky Chan. We are hopeful that the House and Senate will work together now to reconcile the differences between bills and reach a good outcome,” said Representative Howitt.

Under Nicky’s Law, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and employers will be required to consult the registry before hiring a caregiver, and prohibited from employing any person who is listed on the registry. Employers who fail to comply with the law could face a fine of up to $5,000, the revocation of their license, the forfeiture of their state contract, or any combination of these penalties.

In addition to notifying DDS and the care provider’s last known employer of their placement on the registry, the DPPC will also be required to notify the care provider of their right to appeal the decision to the Division of Administrative Law Appeals. Individuals listed on the registry can petition the DPPC to remove their name 5 years after their initial placement on the registry or 5 years after the conclusion of any prior petition to remove their name, whichever is later.

In Fiscal Year 2019, the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the DPPC reviewed 13,102 allegations of abuse, with 2,214 of these reports referred to the District Attorneys for further review or assignment for a criminal investigation. According to The Arc of Massachusetts, less than 10% of cases referred to District Attorneys actually result in charges against the abuser.

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Club News & Announcements Seekonk Lions Club News

The Seekonk Lions Club met at the Seekonk Senior Center on January 27, 2020 to listen to a presentation by Seekonk Conservation agent Jennifer Miller. The Lions Club has been working with the Conservation Commission and Jennifer to make Gammino Pond and other areas open to fishing enthusiasts in town.

Jennifer gave a short history on her background growing up on her family property, which included wetlands. This where she got the interest in being in the position she is in today. Jennifer showed a presentation to the Lions what the conservation commission function are. These include wetland permitting and enforcement, conservation area management, open space and recreation planning amongst other duties The commission has jurisdiction of fifteen areas in town including Seacunke Sanctuary, Peck Chafee Reserve, Lagerquist Conservation, Benson Conservation Area and others. Gammino Pond, Arcade Woods (behind town hall) and Burr’s Pond are areas with public access. They also oversee many vernal pools, streams, banks of ponds, fresh water wetlands and much more.

A lot of discussion was focused on the old Attleboro Dye Works property at 36 Maple Ave which the town has been awarded grants to clean up and redevelop the property. The Town of Seekonk recently submitted a FY2020 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application. The town planner has been working on a possible river walk concept for the area.

In working with the Conservation Commission, the Seekonk Lions last year stocked Gammino Pond with trout to see if the trout could survive in the deep cold waters. In addition, the Lions Club plans on helping build small fishing docks/ramps so anglers in the area have better access to fishing.

The Seekonk Lions Annual Fishing Derby will be coming up soon in April. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

Rehoboth Lions Club News

Mid-Winter Confernce-District 33-S 64th Anniversary, January 10, 11, 12, 2020, held at Doubletree Inn Cape Cod, Hyannis, MA, was attended by our “King Lion” Don Nokes, who delivered our Rehoboth Lions donations to Lions Eye Research any many other District, State and International Charities and activities.

A Tripling Meeting was held at the Anawan Club on Gorham Street, Rehoboth on January 23rd with 3 Lions Clubs attending, The Dighton Lions, the Reh. Anawan Lions and the host club, Rehoboth Lions. The meeting was attended by Lions District Governor, John Babb, Cabinet Sec. Tres. Jane Puccio and Guest Speaker Nick Dubois, a senior at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School gave a presentation about cybersecurity, how he became interested in it and the path he is taking to make a career out of it. Last year this young man was a speaker at the National Association of Police Chiefs.

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Please Note: Our Regular meetings are now once per month!

Regular Board Meetings are usually on the 3rd Wed. and Reg. Mtgs. on the 4th Wed. The Rehoboth Lions Are always Happy To Have New Members To Help Us Serve Lions Charities, Eye Research And The Rehoboth Community! “Just ask your guy friends to join us”.

Rehoboth Anawan Lions News

December was a very busy month for the Rehoboth Anawan Lions! We hosted the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting again in early December; we had such a great turnout! Thanks to all that came to see the Tree Lighting and then enjoyed the treats and prizes at Goff Hall afterward. This is an event that we do for the Town, this is not a fundraiser for us. We appreciate all the support the community gives us through-out the year, and it is one of the ways we can thank you. The Club met at Goff Hall one evening for one of our twicemonthly meetings and made fleece lap blankets for the residents of Marion Manor, where we continue to visit monthly to play Bingo

February 2020 The Reporter and enjoy our time there. We enjoyed our Annual Christmas party at Segregansett Country Club this year, a great time was had by all! The Rehoboth Anawan Lions hope you and yours had a nice Holiday, and are looking forward to the New Year and the Services we can provide for those around us. As always “We Serve.”

February News

January was both a busy and fulfilling month for our Club.

We were able to donate the beautiful fleece lap blankets we had made for the residents of Marion Manor during our monthly visit.

We joined the Rehoboth Lions and the Dighton Lions for a “Twinning”; meeting at the Anawan Club to share fellowship and ideas.

There were a few speakers who also attended: John Babb, District Governor; Jane Puccio, Cabinet Secretary Treasurer; and a wonderful young man from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, Nick Dubois; who spoke about Cybersecurity. The Presidents in attendance were Cheryl Gouveia, Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club; Don Nokes, President Rehoboth Lions Club; Tom Ferry, President Dighton Lions Club. We also look forward to our new adventure working with Jake Kramer, Veterans Agent; where we will be offering a monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on the Second Sunday of the month at the American Legion Post 302 on Bay State Road.

Please come and join us; see old friends, make new friends, and support your local Clubs. Than you for supporting us!! Yours in Service, Rehoboth Anawan Lions.

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Spring Psychic Fair at the Seekonk American Legion March 28

We will be holding our Spring Psychic Fair on Saturday, 3/28/20.

Admission is free. 15 minute readings are $20.00 each. There will also be several Vendors. The hours are from 10 am to 4 pm. The Psychic Fair will be take place at the Seekonk American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community and children. For more information please call 508-336-9822 or send email to auxiliary311@yahoo.com.

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Anawan Oakton Grange News

What a great time hosting Bay State Pomona #33 for their 71st anniversary on Saturday, January 25th. Our Past State Master, now our General Deputy, George Thomas shared congratulations and uplifting news of the new Grange year to come. The State Grange Lecturer Kristin Paulson was present and shared dates for future programs including the Grange Extravaganza on March 22 at Boylston Town House, 599 Main Street ,Boylston MA. That will include a baking contest as well as talent and poetry. For entry information call 508-822-4946.The lecturer Richard Merrill led us down memory lane honoring past, present and future masters.

Our January 14th meeting was about the New Year. Our Lecturer led us in a quiz about Grange facts such as what year was the Grange established--1867. In what state was the first meeting held? New York . Brownies and cookies rounded out the evening.

There are no meetings in February as members travel for vacations. March 10th will be fun and games with a penny sale for Grange youth.

There will be a degree day on April 4th at the Charleton Grange Hall, 10 Main Street, Charleton MA at 10 AM. Any member who has not taken the degrees should attend.

Looking forward to a short winter I leave you with a Happy New Year.

Rehoboth Garden Club

Please join us for a lecture and lesson on Sustainable Landscaping on Monday, March 2,2020 at 6:00 pm.

Landscape horticulturalist and award winning garden designer Warren Leach, coowner of Tranquil Lakes Nursery, will be our special quest. The topic of his presentation will be Planning and Planting for Sustainable Landscapes. The community is invited to this informative event.

Please come by and meet Warren and other people with an interest in gardening.

We will be at Goff Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth.

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Seekonk Kiwanis 24th Annual

Taste of the Towns Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 6 to 9 p.m.

The Grand Rose Ballroom Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue (route 114A), Seekonk Restaurants offering samples of their menus include: Applebee’s, Bone Yard BBQ, Clarion Inn, Country Kitchen, Davenport’s, Dublin Rose Sports Bar, Grist Mill Tavern, Hillside Country Club, Grand Rose Ballroom, Lemon & Oil Deli, Midici’s Italian Restaurant, Not Your Average Joes Pub at the Won, Papa John’s, Sullivan’s Publick House, Starbucks,Vino’s Family Cafe, and Young’s Caterers.

Tickets are $30. For information about sponsorships or tickets, contact Susan Chaisty at sue52525@comcast.net, Bernadette Loiselle at danmegmoll@comcast.net or for tickets call the town clerk’s office at 508-336-2921.

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American Legion Post 302 Updates

84 Bay State Road “At the Cannon” Rehoboth, MA • Phone # 508-252-9079 E-mail Jake at Speedyjake@aol.com or Facebook “American Legion Post 302” unless otherwise noted

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Monthly Meat Raffle

Friday, February 28th, 7:00 P.M.

•Buy chances to win great meat and seafood • Door Prizes to bring home • Kim’s Kitchen Opens at 6 P.M.

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Friday, February 28th, 7:00 P.M. Following the Meat Raffle

Gary Lait Cummings & Soulmates Sunday, February 9th 3:00-6:00 P.M.

Blues Band. Their 4th appearance @ the Legion $5 per person suggested donation - Get your Tickets in advance or at the door

Chowder Cook-Off

Saturday, February 29th, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. While the Food Lasts

$5 suggested donation Cash Bar Stop in to taste the different chowders and vote for your favorite chowder E-mail Jake at sheila8018@aol.com E-mail Sheila at sheila8018@aol.com or Facebook “American Legion Post 302”

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Saturday March 14th, 3:00-6:00 P.M.

Carrots, Potato, Onions & Rolls $13.00 per person / suggested donation Tickets Only – No Walk-Ins DEADLINE DATE FOR TICKETS IS MARCH 7th!!

Pete’s Hi-Lo Jack League Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

Contact: Beverly Michaud @ 508-761-5087 Fifteen-week session held at American Legion Post 302

Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club Bi-Monthly Breakfast Sunday February, 9th

“NEW HOURS” 7:30-10:30 A.M. The Rehoboth Anawan Lions along with the Rehoboth American Legion Post 302 will now alternate each month giving the public a monthly breakfast at the American Legion on the “Second Sunday” of every month, except for April and May due to Easter and Mother’s Day. April & May will be on the 3rd Sunday.

All You Can Eat Delicious, Affordable Breakfast Sunday. Wake up for a great country breakfast in Rehoboth. $8 per person suggested donation. Fresh Home Cooked Goodness: Scrambled Eggs – pancakes – Bacon – Sausage – SOS — Home Fries – Fruit Cup – Juice – Coffee

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I would like to thank you all who participated in last year’s Rehoboth Memorial Day Parade. The “Rehoboth” Memorial Day Parade will now be conducted “annually” in the town of Rehoboth.

If you haven’t participated in the past, the town of Rehoboth’s Veterans Office would love to have you in our Memorial Day Parade this May 25th 2020. Please call 508-252-4467 or e-mail Jake at veterans@town.rehoboth.ma.us The Parade will start at 10:30 AM near the C.O.A. & American Legion on Bay State Road, travel through the village and end up at the Veterans’ Memorial Gazebo, Redway Plain. This year, you’ll see 68 new 3’x 5’ American Flags on the utility poles along the entire parade route from early May through late July. The Memorial Day Ceremony will commence at around 11:15 AM followed by dedication for all of our Fallen Comrades who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice and for those who have fallen since last Memorial Day with a ceremony ending at noon with the lowering and raising of the American Flag.

Please respond to the Veterans Office if you’re interested in participating in this year’s Memorial Day Parade

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Events & Activities Rehoboth Contra Dances Friday Feb. 14 and 28, 8 p.m.

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, February 14, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Chris Ricciotti. Music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Benjamin Foss.

Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $10; $8 students.

For information, go to http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth. html or the dance’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/43751946212.

There will be a Rehoboth holiday contra dance on Friday, February 28, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lucia Watson. Music will be performed by Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary $10; $8 students. For information, go to http://www. contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html or the dance’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/43751946212.

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February 2020 The Reporter The February 23 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught.

Admission is free and open to the public. Beginners and families are welcome, with the recommended dance age of 6 and up. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, call or text Bob Elliott at 774-644-1369. http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

Arts in the Village Presents the Neave Trio in Concert February 29, 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, February 29, the Boston-based Neave Trio will be performing in the Arts in the Village Concert Series. The evening’s program features piano trios spanning the Romantic era up to the present day. The works by Rebecca Clarke, Amy Beach, Ceecile Chaminade, and Jennifer Higdon are representative of Neave’s goal of performing works by female composers who paved the way for future generations.

Neave, a Gaelic word for “bright” and “radiant,” with Anna Williams on violin, Mikhail Veselove on cello, and Eri Nakamura on piano, has earned praise for its engaging and cutting-edge performances. They champion new works by living composers through innovative presentations, collaborating with artists of all mediums.

The Trio has performed at many esteemed concert series and at festivals worldwide, including Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Norfolk and Norwich Chamber Music Series (United Kingdom), and the Samoylov and Rimsky Korsakow Museums’ Chamber Music Series in St. Petersburg (Russia). Neave has also appeared frequently as soloists for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with orchestras across the country and has held residency positions at Brown University, University of Virginia, San Diego State University, and the Banff Centre (Canada). The Trio was in residence at the MIT School of Architecture and Design in collaboration with dancer/choreographer Richard Colton. In the fall of 2017, Neave joined the faculty of the Longy School of Music of Bard College as Alumni Artists, Faculty Ensemble-in-Residence.

This concert will take place on Saturday, February 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $8 for students and children. The doors open at 7:00 p.m., and tickets are available at the door. First come, first seated. Wheelchair accessible. Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card.

Information: 508-463-5384; http://www.rehobothantiquarian.org/ arts-in-the-village/.

Tickets Available For the Seekonk Kiwanis 24th Annual Taste of the Towns

Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk is sponsoring their 24th Taste of the Towns on Tuesday March 3, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Grand Rose Ballroom at the Clarion Inn 940 Fall River Avenue (route 114A).

We have approximately 17 restaurants offering samples of their food along with everyone’s favorite a “Wine & Beer Tasting”. There will be raffles, a 50/50 cash raffle, and an auction.

Raffles Will Start Promptly @ 8:00 PM Tickets are $30 and are available from Sue Chaisty1-508-557-1363 sue52525@comcast.net Bernadette Loiselle- 1-508-212-4221 danmegmoll@comcast. net, and at Seekonk Town Hall Clerk’s Office 1-508-336-2921.

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Providence, RI: Trinity Rep continues its 2019-20 Season with a timeless classic retold, A Tale of Two Cities. Directed by Tyler Dobrowsky, who last brought audiences Little Shop of Horrors, this is a beautifully vibrant production that is at once sweepingly epic and profoundly personal. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens and adapted by resident acting company member Brian McEleney, the story famously depicts the best of times and worst of times. A Tale of Two Cities runs February 20 – March 22, with press opening on Monday, February 24 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $27. More information can be found at www.TrinityRep.com/tale.

About A Tale Of Two Cities

Against a tumultuous backdrop of social and political upheaval emerges a passionate story of romance, sacrifice, and vengeance. This fresh new adaptation fuses the late 18th century with the contemporary, bringing the epic and universal face-to-face with the intensely intimate and personal. “The best of times and the worst of times” are brought to vivid life on stage in this remarkable approach to the time-honored classic.

Director Tyler Dobrowksy said, “I’m thrilled to direct this brilliant new adaptation of one of the greatest books of all time, A Tale of Two Cities. I’ve always loved Dickens and A Tale of Two Cities is a real masterpiece of storytelling. The story is both personal and political, with passionate and poetic language, featuring colorful characters, romance and humor, all set against the backdrop of one of the most important periods of human history. It really has something for everyone.”

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Cast And Creative Team

Tyler Dobrowksy has been a member of the education, literary, and artistic teams at Trinity Rep since 2003 and currently serves as the Associate Artistic Director and Director of New Play Development. He founded YASI (Young Actors Summer Institute), Trinity Rep’s summer program for children, as well as Teatro en El Verano Trinity Rep’s touring bilingual summer theater project, produced in partnership with Rhode Island Latino Arts. Directing credits at Trinity Rep include: Little Shop of Horrors, Into the Breeches!, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Julius Caesar, A Flea in Her Ear, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Love Alone, and A Christmas Carol. Directing credits at the Gamm include The Big Meal, Morality Play, The Rant, American Buffalo and Incognito.

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Continuing Trinity Rep’s tradition of offering affordable tickets for all, the theater will have discounted previews of A Tale of Two Cities. Thursday, February 20 is a Pay What You Can performance.

Pay What You Can tickets go on sale at 6:30 pm that evening, and are limited to one per person.

Other special performances for A Tale of Two Cities include an Open Captioned performance for the show on Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 pm and Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm. The Next Generation Night will be held on Thursday, February 27, and includes a special event for the next generation of theater-goers.

The Teens Talk performance will be held on Friday, February 28, which features Trinity Rep’s Teen Ambassadors discussing their perspective on the show following the 7:30 performance.

A Tale of Two Cities is sponsored by Navigant Credit Union.

The 2019-20 Season Sponsors are Ocean State Job Lot and Rhode Island Council on the Arts. The 2019-20 Season supporting sponsor is The Providence Tourism Council. Southwest Airlines is the official airline of Trinity Rep.

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CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS First Spiritualist Church of Brockton In Rehoboth February Schedule

Church services held September to June, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Fellowship to follow.

We are located at the Anawan Grange, 243 Winthrop St., at the Intersections of Routes 118 and 44, Behind Century 21

February 2020 Schedule

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• Healing service • Lectures on the religion of Spiritualism and the natural laws that govern our world • Spirit Greetings: Mediums give messages of love and hope from our loved ones that have transitioned.

• Fellowship – refreshments and conversation after service 11:30 – 12:30 • For schedule of services, workshops, and events go to our Facebook page or web page for updated information • NSAC church (National Spiritualist Association of Churches) • Please refer to our Facebook page or website for further details on events. Facebook: First Spiritualist Church of Brockton at Rehoboth. Webpage: www.firstspiritualistchurch. com

Italian Night Supper at the Seekonk Congregational Church Saturday, Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m.

There will be an Italian Night Supper at the Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. All are welcome on Saturday, February 8th, Serving from 5pm- 7pm (take out also available). MENU: Tossed Garden Salad-crisp and fresh! Fresh Baked Italian Bread, Delicious Pasta-cooked Al Dente! Homemade Meatballs-seasoned to perfection! Home-Baked Assorted Desserts, Beverages-Hot and Cold. Adults $10 / Children (5-12) $4Take out is available. For tickets or any information please contact the church office 508-336-9355, Email: seekonkucc@gmail.com Reservations are required. Tell your Friends & Neighbors. Seekonk Congregational Church is an open and affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ. Sunday Worship is held at 9 & 10:30AM. No matter who you are or where you are in life’s journey, you are always welcome here.

Paint Night and Lasagna Dinner Friday, Feb. 21, 5 p.m.

The First Christian Congregational Church located at 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA will be holding a Paint Night! on Friday, February 21st at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $45 per person and include all supplies needed to paint a beautiful picture of blue flowers together with a dinner of lasagna with a hearty meat sauce blended with 3 cheeses, salad, bread, dessert, fruit platter, berry shortcake with whipped cream, cookies, coffee & water. You MUST sign up and pay in advance to hold your spot. Please make checks payable to First Christian Congregational Church and mail to 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA 02777 or call 508-673-7179 with any questions. All proceeds will benefit the First Christian Congregational Church’s general funds.

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Rehoboth Ramblings

by Leslie Patterson

A Big Year for New England History This year marks the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower and the arrival of English pilgrims in Massachusetts.

In September, the Mayflower II, the reproduction of the ship that arrived in 1620, will sail from its home in Plymouth harbor to Provincetown, where the pilgrims first landed on Nov. 11, 1620. There will be a reenactment of the signing of the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown on Sept. 13.

The pilgrims moved on after a few weeks, seeking a better harbor. They landed in Plymouth on Dec. 16, a grim time of year to be looking for a new home in the New England wilderness. The rest is history and this history will be commemorated with many activities both in Massachusetts and elsewhere, even Plymouth, England, the departure port for the Mayflower.

Another, more unusual, ship called the Mayflower is in the works, an automated “roboship” that will journey from Plymouth, England to our Plymouth in the fall. I found this info in the January issue of the IEEE Spectrum, an engineering publication for “the technology insider”. I am actually a technology outsider, but I will read anything lying on the kitchen table at breakfast. The gist of the article is easy enough to grasp, if not the technical stuff.

This futuristic trimaran ship, which is described as looking like “a seagoing version of the Battlestar Galatica,” will be fully automated, so it will be not only lacking pilgrims but crew as well. If all goes as planned, it’s supposed to make the sea voyage in 12 days, unlike the 60 days it took its namesake in the fall of 1620. Well, this is all very interesting and I wish them luck. I wonder what the original voyagers on the Mayflower would think of it.

We associate the pilgrims with Thanksgiving, but that event happened in the fall (most likely early autumn, not November) of 1621, so that will be 400 years next year. This meeting between the surviving pilgrims (about half died during the first awful winter) and the native Wampanoags in a peaceful gathering has become something of a national myth. But our present day custom of celebrating Thanksgiving dates only to the mid-19th century.

This topic and more is the subject of a very worthwhile and timely new book, “This Land Is Their Land: the Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving”

by David Silverman, a professor at George Washington University.

Prof. Silverman is all in favor of setting aside a day for a thanksgiving feast, but he explains how the original event has been oversimplified and misunderstood over the years and centuries.

In this absorbing study of the turbulent early years in the English colony, the Wampanoags and other native people, especially their leaders, are presented as individuals every bit as complicated, intelligent, and shrewd as their European counterparts. Tisquantum (Squanto) is an especially complex character.

Prof. Silverman gives a clear account of the disturbing events leading up to the bloody King Philip’s war and its devastating consequence for the native people. This is a fully researched work of early American history that can be appreciated by the general reader.

It will be especially interesting to those in southern New England, who will recognize all the place names, including Rehoboth, and be able to picture where everything happened.

For recent works about the pilgrims’ voyage, it’s hard to beat Nathaniel Philbrick’s book “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War” and the excellent TV program “Pilgrims”, directed

by Ric Burns (it was on PBS as part of “The American Experience” about four years ago). Both this book, and many more on the subject, as well as the DVD are available at the Blanding Library and you can also stream “Pilgrims” on Amazon Prime.

One of the key differences between the 400th anniversary of the pilgrims’ arrival and previous commemorations will be the role that current members of the Wampanoag and other tribes will have in the events. The New York Times weighed in on Jan. 22 with an article “Native Americans Get a Stronger Voice in the Mayflower Story”. It’s about time. In Plymouth, events will include a Wampanoag Ancestors Walk and a conference on indigenous history.

Here are the two main websites where you can learn all about the many activities going on in Provincetown and Plymouth this year: https://www.plymouth400inc.org/ https://provincetown400.com/

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Tyler Carden, Registered Dietitian According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), approximately 9.4% of Americans have diabetes. Additionally, 1.5 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in 2015 alone. Those with diabetes are not alone; this condition is a very manageable disease that comes complete with excellent quality of life. Along with exercise, medications, and social support, diet is integral to the management of this condition. Individuals with diabetes are also at elevated risk for heart disease. The foods we eat can truly impact our blood glucose control, weight, blood pressure, and other aspects of our health. Eating a healthful diet is one of the major ways to take control of diabetes. Nutrients we want to include in our diets include fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fats.

Fiber

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not broken down by the body. Fiber is a major powerhouse in managing blood glucose control and promoting healthy weight for 3 major reasons. First of all, fiber won’t raise blood sugar because it is not broken down into simple sugars like normal carbohydrates. Fiber also takes longer to digest and move through our bodies, which increases fullness and allows for carbohydrates to be absorbed more slowly (and a slow increase in blood sugar rather than a rapid spike). The feeling of fullness can help us eat less, which can aid in weight loss in people trying to reduce their weight. Additionally, fiber is able to pull cholesterol out of our blood, reducing our risk for heart disease.

Fiber does more than just keeping us feeling “regular”. This humble molecule really packs a healthy punch!

Protein

Protein is imperative to maintaining many parts of our bodies, as we use them to repair, build, improve, and heal. Also, protein promotes fullness, which may aid in weight loss or maintenance.

Protein does not increase our blood glucose. While foods like bread and vegetables have small amounts of protein in them, the main sources of protein include meat, beans, seeds, nuts, eggs, milk, cheese, and tofu. We must be detectives, however; many animal proteins (especially whole milk, red meat, poultry with skin, and high fat cheeses) are high in saturated fats, which can increase risk of heart disease. It is best to choose lean cuts of meat, plant protein foods, and reasonable portions (which would be about 3-5 oz of meat, the size of a deck of playing cards).

Heart Healthy Fats

Fats are essential to the structural membrane of our cells and provide many important biochemical functions. Fat is not bad!

However, certain types of fats are better than others. Unsaturated fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) are integral to heart health. These fats are able to decrease bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, effectively reducing heart disease risk. Sources of these fats include vegetable oils, avocados, nuts, and seeds.

Saturated fats and trans fats are notorious for increasing cholesterol in our blood, which can lead to congested blood vessels and heart attacks. Saturated fats are found in animal products (whole milk, butter, fatty meats), while trans fats are mainly found in commercial stick margarine, baked goods, and frostings. Avoid saturated fats and trans fats as much as possible, while replacing them with heart continued on page 40...

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Additional Tips

Sodium is a mineral found naturally in many foods. Unfortunately, sodium is very common in the modern diet due to the high amount of processed foods that find their way onto the shelves of grocery stores. Sodium is a preservative and flavoring agent. This sneaky mineral lurks in many processed foods (frozen dinners, canned foods, chips, popcorns, sauces, etc.). The issue with sodium comes back to heart health: sodium increases blood pressure, which makes the heart work harder than it has to.

Try and limit sodium to under 2,300 mg daily. This can be done by staying away from as many processed foods as possible, while limiting eating out (as restaurant foods are typically very high in salt). If you use a salt shaker at the table, consider jazzing up foods with no-salt seasonings or vinegars.

Utilize these easy foods to help take control of your health and minimize the occurrence of negative complications associated with heart disease and diabetes. A balanced diet, weight management, portion control, exercise, and adherence to medications are all different parts that work toward the synergy of health and wellness.

While this guide provides many useful tools, it is always best to meet with a registered dietitian to make sure that you are following a path to optimal health.

For more information, see the following websites: • How does fiber affect blood glucose levels? Joslin Diabetes Center. http://www.joslin.org/info/how_does_fiber_affect_ blood_glucose_levels.html. Accessed September 27, 2017.

• National diabetes statistics report, 2017. American Diabetes Association. http://www.diabetes.org/assets/pdfs/basics/ cdc-statistics-report-2017.pdf. Accessed September 27, 2017.

• Protein. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. https://www. move.va.gov/docs/NewHandouts/Nutrition/N20_Protein.pdf.

Accessed September 27, 2017.

• Sodium and salt. American Heart Association. http://www. heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/Sodium-and-Salt_UCM_303290_Article.jsp#.WcxbmNOGPBI. Accessed September 27, 2017.

• The facts on fat. American Heart Association. http://www. heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/FATS-The-Good-the-Bad-and-the-Ugly-Infographic_ UCM_468968_SubHomePage.jsp. Accessed September 27, 2017.

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2. A blood test is on the horizon. Researchers are working at full speed to develop a simple blood test that can detect signs of Alzheimer’s early and accurately. Blood tests are cheaper, easier to administer, less invasive and more accessible than many advanced technologies currently available for Alzheimer’s research and diagnosis. Once these tests become available in doctors’ offices, they may also play a role in early detection of dementia, giving individuals and families more time to plan for the future and get needed care and support services, and potentially increase their chances of participating in clinical trials.

3. Alzheimer’s is different in men and women. Two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. are women, but scientists aren’t exactly sure why. This year, researchers learned about a number of differences in progression and risk between women and men, including newly identified sex-specific risk genes, sex-based differences in how Alzheimer’s may spread in the brain and cognitive benefits for women who participate in the paid workforce.

4. Vision and hearing loss may increase dementia risk. Most older adults experience some form of vision and/or hearing loss later in life. New research suggests these sensory impairments may increase risk for cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s, especially if you experience both. Sensory impairment screening may help identify older adults at higher risk of developing dementia, thereby encouraging early detection. This new knowledge opens the possibility that preventing or correcting sensory impairments may reduce dementia risk.

5. Researchers are looking at new drug targets. Researchers are taking a fresh look at the possible causes for dementia and how drugs might be used to stop the disease in its tracks. More than 500 new candidate drug targets have been identified that address everything from reducing inflammation in the brain to protecting nerve cell health. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Part the Cloud awards help fund this type of out-of-the-box research and move findings from the laboratory, through trials, into possible therapies for people.

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Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769

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

The COA will be closed February 17th for Presidents Day

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

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Senior Citizens Club:

1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 12 Noon

Friends of the Rehoboth Elderly Veteran’s Information and Benefits

Fridays at 10:00 AM

General Contractor

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Meals on Wheels

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

Knitting and Crochet Group

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Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

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Tai Chi Classes

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM

Line Dancing Classes Tuesdays at 10:00 AM Cost is $3.00 Donation

Tap-Fit Class

Wednesdays at 2:00 Cost $3.00 Donation

Chair Yoga

Thursdays at 9:00 Cost $3.00 Donation

Friday – 8:00 AM to Noon

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The Rehoboth Council on Aging

A Municipal Department of the Town

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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Seekonk Human Services Seekonk Human Services P. 508-336-8772 F. 508-336-2239

Director Brittney Faria, LSWA Assistant Director Ashley Cartwright, MBA Outreach Worker Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA Clerk - Kimberly Mallon Community Liaison - Carol Poncin Office Clerks Sharon Bettencourt & Maggie Perkins Human Services Council Michelle Hines, Chairperson Josephine Veader, Vice Chairperson

Members Irene Andrews Guy Boulay Beverly Della Grotta Anne Libby Theresa McGregor Center Hours Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm Friday 8:30am – 12:30pm Evening Appointments Available Upon Request 540 Arcade Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771

Seekonk Human Services will be closed on February 17, 2020 For Presidents’ Day

Attorney: Overview of Legal Services

Tues, Feb. 4th at Noon - 2:00pm Tues, Feb. 18 at Noon - 2:00pm

Elizabeth Elmasian will be here to discuss the following topics. Appointments Needed 1. Power of Attorney - A description of the legal document, what it consists of and when such a document is necessary.

2. The explanation and description of a Health Care Proxy and Living Will; the difference between both documents and which is recognized in Massachusetts 3. A brief overview, purpose and need for a Will. Explanation of intestacy laws without a will.

Fuel Assistance

If you had fuel assistance last year, be on the lookout for your application. 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 opens November 1 and runs through April 30.

Free Tax Preperation

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, will be preparing taxes at Seekonk Human Services on Thursdays from February 6 - April 9 from 9:00am - 11:00 am. Appointments can be made by calling Seekonk Hu-man Services at 508-336-8772.

Circuit Breaker

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The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is a state income tax credit for eligible Massachusetts residents age 65 or older who paid rent or real estate taxes during the tax year. The credit is for senior homeowners and renters who meet income limits and other eligibility requirements. Homeowners may claim the credit if they paid more than 10% of their total income for real estate taxes, including water charges. Renter can count 25% of their rent as real estate tax payments. You must file a state income tax return to claim the Circuit Breaker Credit, whether or not you have to file other-wise. If your credit is greater than the amount of income taxes you owe, the state will give you a refund for the difference.

Valentine’s Day Party

Wed, February 12, at 11:30am

Jennifer Mello - 50’s Singer will be singing some ballads with a mix of fun songs throughout the decades. To name some of the artists she will be singing songs of are:

Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Nat King Cole, Jo Stafford, Frank Sinatra, Patti Paige etc.

This activity is free of charge. Lunch must be paid for in advance. $2.25 Call 508-336-8772 for information.

Essential Oil Class

Wed, February 19, 2020 at 11:30am

Join educators Missy and Josiah Precourt and learn about effective plant-based alternatives to boost your health and wellbeing. You will leave equipped with the knowledge of natural ways to manage needs for: digestion, achy joints, sleep, respiratory, stress, head and neck tension, immunity, skincare and much more! The class is 40 minutes with Q&A at the end. This activity is free of charge. Lunch must be paid for in advance. $2.25 Call 508-336-8772 for information.

TRIAD: Seekonk’s New Traffic Unit

Wed, February 26, 2020 at 11:30am

Our newly formed Traffic Unit will be here to introduce themselves and explain what they do. You will have the opportunity to ask them any questions and they will answer them for you. Activity is free of charge. Lunch will be available free of charge for those attending. Advanced sign up required. Call 508-336-8772 for information.

Senior Arts & Crafts Projects Mondays 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Residents Fee $3.00 Non-Residents $5.00 This can be relaxing and you could have a lot of fun being in this class. The art projects that will be done here are listed below.

Sign up and payment is due the Wednesday before. *Crafts subject to change.

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

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Three of the biggest problems for senior citizens are poor balance, memory loss and the inability to loose excess weight. Using the Wii Fit Plus program on a regular basis can help you with all three of these things.

Exercise is not always easy and sometimes it hurts. This is a painless and fun way to exercise. I would love to show you how this program could help you. Contact Nancy at 508-336-9547.

Tech Time

Tuesday, February 11, 2pm - 4pm

Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, February 13 at 9:30am at Toti’s Restaurant

Podiatry Clinic - Dr. Alan Lechan Wednesday, February 12, 1pm - 3pm

Women’s Brunch

Thursday, February 20 at 10am at Percy’s Place at 140 Newport Avenue, Rumford, RI

Indoor Power Walking

Mondays & Wednesdays 9am – 9:45am Fridays 11:15am – 12pm

Chair Yoga

Mondays & Wednesdays 10am— 10:50am

David Laurino Plaster & Paint

Mondays at 11am

1st and 3rd Monday of the month from11:00 – 11:30am Mondays at 12:30pm

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Mondays at 1pm

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Tuesday & Thursday 10am—10:45am

Hi-Lo Jack

Tuesdays at 1pm

Mahjong

Wednesdays at 1pm

Nutritional Meals

Wednesdays & Thursdays at 11:30am, $2.25

Bingo

Thursdays at 1pm

Cribbage

Thursdays 1pm to 3pm

Advanced Floor Yoga Fridays 9am—10am $2 per person

Tai Chi

Fridays 10:15am – 11am

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Emmet Cahill

Thurs, March 12, 2020 @ 11:30am @ Venus de Milo, Swansea, MA

Drive on your own, $69 per person Emmet Cahil, Star of PBS Phenomenon Celtic Thunder, has been widely hailed as Ireland’s Most Exciting Young Tenor. Emmet takes audiences on a musical journey,

allowing them to connect with their most cherished memories through beautiful songs like Danny Boy, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and My Wild Irish Rose, to name a few. Meal choices are Corned Beef and Cabbage or Baked Haddock. 50% payment required at sign up with meal choice. Final payments and sign ups must be done before Thursday, February 27th.

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*The Town Crier website link is www. seekonk-ma.gov Click on Departments Click on Human Services NOTE: Seekonk Human Services offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screening and/or other activities and services by volunteers or nominal cost practitioners. Seniors participating in these services/activities do so with the understanding that Seekonk Human Services, the Town of Seekonk or its employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

TRIAD Meeting

The Police Department along with the Human Services Department has maintained a link between the Senior Citizens of Seekonk and the Police and Fire Departments. This link is portrayed in a monthly meeting called TRIAD. Officer Vicenzo’s monthly visit to the TRIAD Meeting took place in which Chief Enos was invited to attend.

Chief Enos met with the group to discuss their concerns and to learn about anything they may need and how The Seekonk Police Department could better serve them.

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People In The News Seekonk Author Releases Two New Books Available on Amazon

My name is Michael W. McKay. I am a Boston Author from Seekonk and have been writing for well over 15 years now. My first book published was called “A Big House For Little Men”.

I just released two new books on Amazon. One is called Life ~”Fate & Death which is a Novel”.

Life: Most people haven’t lived until it way too late. It is the aspect of existence that processes the uses of energy for physical and conscious development. Yes, we all take life for granted every minute of the day. Not too many people understand that your Life can end within any second of the day, from when one wakes up in the morning, or going to sleep at night.

Fate: Is your destination. It’s the development of events beyond a person’s control. It’s destined to happen to each and every one of us, in any second of time. This, you can count on. I am a strong believer in Fate. Which is the development of events outside every person’s control, regarded as predetermined?

Problems we all have in life: How you cannot change what is in store for your future. “This is a Fact.” What you’ll need to know and understand is you can-not stop “Fate” from happening. It’s impossible!

Death: Only you will have to face it all alone. It’s the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain any living organism.

Where will you go? I have an idea! I’ll even tell you what happens to your body when you die. Yes, you will all face that one fear you all have: ~ Death And the second is a Fictional Crime Thriller called ~ “Killing Time in Boston” It’s a Story which will bring back chilling memories from the past.

Which people in Massachusetts will want to forget. Both Books can be purchased on Amazon right now. If you have a Kindle account you can read these books for free. I am flying out to England in March to speak with a Publishing Company in the United Kingdom. For some strange reason my first book did very well over in Europe. I believe they just loved Crime Thrillers over there. I grew up with Mark Wahlberg and his Brothers, and Mark was one to buy both books from amazon and leave feedback. He loved them and he is one of my 4000 Friends on Facebook. I would advise people to buy the books, only because the book and kindle are written differently.

I am now working on a Cook Book and two other Novels called;”To Really love A Women” & “You Leave Me No Option” which is the most sought after Novel everyone in this Country. I wrote this book back in 2010 and have perfected it. I’ve already been offered over $75K for it, and turned them down. I also have production companies wanting this story already for a movie. I’m in no hurry, and will go over all my options sometime this year. I love to write and meditate. I’m getting old and have cancer, so,

I’m hanging in there and getting by one day at a time. My wife has written a children’s book called White Michael and Brown Michael and all the proceeds from that novel went to the St. Jude’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Matter of fact I have two other books being released soon and proceeds will go there as well.

I have degrees in Criminology, Psychology, and Mathematics, and to this day, I am still studying Physics. I am a very intelligent person with an IQ of more than 130. I am a Father and have been married for more than 30 years and both my sons served in the U.S. Military and both are Disabled Veterans. My two kids grew up in Seekonk and now I live between Seekonk and Tampa, Florida.

Many thanks for reading this article. I write in my Books “Please, Be Kind To One Another” ~ Michael McKay

Carol Bragg of Seekonk Receives Service Award

Seekonk resident Carol Bragg was the recipient of Rhode Island’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission Community Service Award on Monday, January 20 “in recognition of her many contributions to the Rhode Island community and her support of the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Governor Gina Raimondo, Sen. Jack Reed, and Congressmen David Cicilline and Jim Langevin gave remarks at the event at which she was honored.

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Dylan Iodice Promoted to Private First Class

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Students Named To Dean’s List

Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the students who qualified for inclusion on the Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester.

Rehoboth: Joshua N. Mulligan Seekonk: Perry J. Joubert, Haleigh M. Silva A student is placed on the Dean’s List for the semester if an average grade of 3.20 or better is attained, and the student is attending the university full time.

Dylan Iodice, a 2019 graduate from DRRHS was promoted to Private First Class on January 6, 2020. Iodice will begin his schooling in Pensacola, FL.

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Congratulations to Mia Iodice a 2018 graduate of DRRHS named to The University of New Haven’s Fall semester Dean’s list with a 4.0 GPA. Mia is also a pitcher for the Charger’s Softball team. They begin preseason February 7-9, 2020 in Melbourne, FL.

UT Martin Names Local Student to Fall Semester Chancellor’s Honor Roll

Martin, Tenn.—The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2019 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Abigail P. Hopkins, Highest Honors.

To be eligible for the Chancellor’s Honor Roll recognition at UT Martin, a student must take at least 12 hours of credit (pass-fail courses are not included) and achieve a 3.2 (B) grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. Students can make the Chancellor’s Honor Roll with honors (3.2 through 3.49), high honors (3.5 through 3.79) or highest honors (3.8 through 4.0).

Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the names of students included on the President’s List for the fall 2019 semester.

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

Worcester State University Dean’s List for Fall 2019

The following local students have been named to the Worcester State University Dean’s List for Fall 2019. Dean’s list honors are awarded to matriculated undergraduate students who have earned a 3.5 GPA or higher. Full-time students must have earned a minimum of 12 credits and part-time students must have earned a minimum of 6 credits.

Rehoboth: Raquel J Sousa Seekonk: Emily R Belliveau, Isabella E D’Amico

Erica Duncan, Rehoboth Resident Named to Dean’s List at Providence College

Erica Duncan, a resident of Rehoboth, MA and a member of the class of 2023, has been named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Fall 2019 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.55 grade point average with a minimum of 12 credits.

Local Students Named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Haven

West Haven, Conn. - The following students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Haven for the fall, 2019.

Rehoboth: Michael Castro, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Bachelor of Science, National Security

Rehoboth Resident Cassidy Vincent Makes Dean’s List at Connecticut College

New London, Conn. - Cassidy Vincent, class of 2021 at Connecticut College, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester, achieving Dean’s High Honors. Vincent is a Biological Sciences major.

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Rehoboth: Sydney Cordeiro Seekonk: Kaitlyn Newton, Nathan Pickett, Rachel Pion Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.

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News and Notes from.... Blanding Library

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No Fines in February

There will be no fines charged on the overdue library items you return to the Blanding during the month of February. So now’s the time to look around for any overdue books or other items around the house and bring them back to the library.

Pajama Drive

The Blanding Library is collecting new pajamas for kids (from infant up through teens) in conjunction with the Boston Bruins PJ Drive, from now through March 15. The Bruins’ goal is to collect 13,000 pairs of new pajamas to donate to local Department of Children and Families (DCF) programs. There will be a collection bin in the lobby at Goff Hall for your donations.

School Vacation Week Teddy Bear Sleepover

Feb. 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Attention all kids ages 3 to 8: Would your favorite teddy bear or other stuffed animal like to have a sleepover at the library? Bring them to the Blanding and we will read stories and make a special craft. Then “tuck in” your teddy in its blanket for the night. Your stuffed animal will sleep over at the library and may be picked up the next day. (NOTE: children WILL NOT be sleeping over, just their stuffed animals.)

Special “Music Together”

Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Karen from “Music Together” in Attleboro will lead children in songs, music and dancing. This program is for those age 5 and younger. Siblings are welcome. No registration necessary.

Story Hours & More

STORY & CRAFT HOURS for children ages 3 and up will continue on Tuesdays at 10:15. TOT TIME with stories, music and movement for little ones under age 3 will continue on Wednesdays at 10:30. Registration is required.

YOGA FOR FAMILIES will next meet on Friday Feb. 14 at 10:15.

This is a free one-hour parent-child wellness event for parents with children from babies to age 8. This is sponsored by the PACE CW CFCE Program with funding from the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care. Contact Jocelyn at jcarvalho@paceccw.org or 508-984-3559.

LEGOS at the Library will next meet at the Blanding on Sat. Feb. 8 at 10:30; it’s free and fun for all ages.

BOOK CLUB: On Wed. Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. the Blanding Book Club will discuss “In the Time of the Butterflies”, by Julia Alvarez, a gripping novel set in 1960, in the last days of the Trujillo era in the Dominican Republic.

Coming up on Wed. March 4 at 7 p.m. will be a discussion of “The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border” by Francisco Cantu, a member of the Border Patrol. The violence on both sides of the Mexican border becomes personal when a friend does not return from visiting his mother. Copies of both books will be available at the library.

The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone 508-252-4236. Closed on Sundays and holidays, including Mon. Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day. Find out more at www.blandinglibrary.net or on Facebook.

Story Time with Dog

Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Boin (pronounced Bo-in) loves stories and being around children. Come to this special story time to meet this Norwegian Elkhound and his owner/trainer Cotton. Make a special craft to take home too. No registration necessary.

Fused Glass Art

Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

This creative one-hour class is for anyone aged 9 and up; adults are welcome too. Children 9 to 12 must be supervised by an adult.

Create your own pendant or magnet with pre-cut glass. Supplies will be included. Registration is required.

Mr. Vinny’s Shadow Puppet Show

Feb. 20 at 11 a.m.

Mr. Vinny from the Toe Jam Puppet Band will be back to entertain with his playful and imaginative show of silly and surprising stories using his unique puppets. For families with children ages 3 and up. No registration necessary.

All vacation week programs are free, thanks to sponsorship from the Friends of the Blanding Library.

History Discussion Group Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

The history discussion group, under the direction of Hank Coleman, will begin an exploration of the Constitutional Convention this month. Later topics will be the presidency of George Washington and of Thomas Jefferson. For more information on this informal group, open to all interested people, contact hjcoleman@comcast. net. The group meets at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.

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Seekonk Public Library www.seekonkpl.org • library@seekonkpl.org Programs for Children and Families

No-Sew Pet Blankets for Seekonk Animal Shelter

Families may sign up to take part in Seekonk Library’s NoSew Pet Blanket Project to make a fleece blanket for a pet that is adopted out through the Seekonk Animal Shelter. Register starting February 1 then come to Seekonk Library starting February 15 and pick up a free, no-sew blanket kit*. Families will make the blanket at home and bring it back to Seekonk Library by February 29.The Library will deliver the blankets to Seekonk Animal Shelter and the blankets will be given to an animal when they get adopted into their “forever home”. The blankets are no-sew and easy to make.

Join us for this great family project that supports OUR community’s animal shelter.*Kit includes fabric and instructions. Supplies limited.

Registration required.

Beyblade Club

Mondays, Feb 3, 10, 24, 4-5pm

Beybladers unite! Join your friends at the library for an afterschool Beyblade Club. Beyblade is a competitive game where spinning tops are launched into a stadium and clash until one is either left in the stadium or spins the longest. This game involves strategy, physics, good sportsmanship, and fun! Kids are encouraged to bring their own Beyblades and stadiums. The library will have a limited number of Beyblades to share. “The focus of the club will be on casually playing and meeting other enthusiasts.

One goal is to promote good sportsmanship by playing with a number of opponents and learning to be kind whether you win or lose. Whether you’re already a Beyblade fan or just want to see what it’s all about, you’re invited to drop in and play!

Family Movie for Early Release Day Tuesday February 4, 2-3:30pm

Members of a mysterious and spooky family , including Pugsley, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, are readily preparing for a visit from their even creepier relatives. Rated PG Running time 86

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Wingmasters Presents- New England Birds of Prey

Tuesday February 18, 1-2pm Birds of prey are also known as raptors, and also boast the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. Raptors include hawks, falcons and owls, and this presentation, which incorporates 5-6 live birds of prey native to New England, gives an overview of these different categories. Because many birds of prey are declining in number, this presentation also features one or more of the endangered raptors that WINGMASTERS cares for, and explains why these species face an uncertain future. This program is suitable for ages 5+. Limited to the first 100 participants.

Comics Class

Wednesday February 19, 3-5pm Are you a big fan of comics and graphic novels? Love Dog Man, Babysitter’s Club, or maybe CatStronauts? Join Walter Mettling of the Providence Comics Consortium for a sketchbook game comics workshop! We will play sketchbook games to generate mindmelded ideas, characters, and situations and then kids will get time to pencil and ink their own characters. No experience required. Ages 7-12, registration required. Register for the waitlist.

Stop Motion Animation

Thursday February 20, 10-11:30am Stop motion animation (also called stop frame animation) is animation that is captured one frame at time, with physical objects that are moved between frames. When you play back the sequence of images rapidly, it creates the illusion of movement. The basic process of animation involves taking a photograph of your objects or characters, moving them slightly, and taking another photograph.

When you play back the images consecutively, the objects or characters appear to move on their own. This workshop will cover the basics of stop motion animation, and children will create their own mini-movie using various objects. This is a STEAM program as it incorporates creativity, a bit of art, and storytelling with technology.

Grades 2-5 Registration Required. Register for the waitlist.

Upcycling: Make a Snowman Centerpiece

Friday February 14, 3-4:30pm

Stop by the Children’s Room and create a paper flower bouquet! All ages welcome (with a little help from your grown-ups!), no registration required. All materials provided. Drop in

Thursday February 20, 6-7:45pm Working together, families will upcycle a hardcover book and turn it into a snowman centerpiece that may be used year after year. All supplies provided. Great family activity for children ages 8+ with an adult. Taught by local crafter Sarah Jean Paille. Registration required.

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Led by Sharon Clarke, Jennifer Miller and John Pozzi. Working together as a community, we’ll be spreading kindness throughout Seekonk. Remember, “Kindness Rocks!”

February 2020 Family Movie Matinee

Saturday February 22, 12:30-2:30pm Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy man and a zoologist who want it for their own needs. Bring a snack, a pillow...and a friend! Rated PG. Running time 97 minutes Call Seekonk Public Library for exact title.

Sensory Friendly Movie

Saturday February 22, 3-4:30pm Set in St. Augustine, Florida, this film is a family adventure about a brother and sister who befriend a badly sunburned dolphin separated from his family and uncover a secret plan that could destroy the beach and their new friend’s home. The event will include sensory-friendly features such as lights up, sound down, relaxed rules, and subtitles. Everyone is invited to this all-inclusive, welcoming, movie event. Rated G Running time 1 hour 28 minutes.

Call Seekonk Public Library for exact title.

Storytimes

Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playing, the five early literacy practices that prepare children to learn how to read.

Babies & Books

Mondays, February 2 & 10 at 10am For children birth - 24 months old. This gentle yet lively program includes stories, fingerplays,songs, a musical instrument experience and BUBBLES!! Please bring your SAILS Library Card. Time will be set aside for children to check out a book and take it home.

Siblings always welcome. Drop in.

Toddler Storytime

Tuesdays, February 4 & 11 at 10 AM For children 24-36 months old Toddler Storytime is stories, fingerplays, music, a musical instrument experience, a take-home sheet or early literacy activity and yes, BUBBLES! Please bring your SAILS Library Card. Time will be set aside for children to check out a book and take it home. Siblings always welcome. Drop in.

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Will It Waffle?

Thursday, Feb 13 at 3 pm

Waffle irons are great for making waffles, but what else can they do? Get creative and cook up some treats! RSVP online.

Minute to Win It

Thursday, Feb. 27 at 3 pm

Feeling competitive? Join your friends for a friendly rivalry as we play games like Cookie Face and Making Cents. RSVP online.

Adult/Young Programs “Birds and Beans” Program

Tuesday, February 4 from 6 – 7:30 PM

Seekonk, MA – Do you love a hot cup of coffee? Are you concerned about the environmental toll that coffee farming takes? Join us at Seekonk Public Library for the program Birds and Beans on Tuesday, February 4 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This program is free and open to the public. Please register at seekonkpl.org.

This program will educate you about Birds and Beans coffee, the only Smithsonian Bird Friendly® shade-grown organic coffee in the US. The Smithsonian Bird Friendly® certification is independently considered the best guarantee of environmentally sound, sustainably grown coffee farming. Now by simply drinking the right coffee, coffee lovers can help preserve over 100,000 acres of prime tropical habitat and biodiversity, save birds, family farms and the Earth we all share.

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Wednesdays, February 5 & 12 at 1:30pm For children who are ready to sit for stories that are a bit longer, this storytime incorporates stories with songs, rhymes, and connected activities. Our Preschool Storytime lesson plans focus on talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing, important principles for YOUR child’s language development and reading readiness.

To support storytime and language development, please bring your SAILS Library Card so your child may select books to check out and take home along with an activity. Ages 3-5, drop in. No registration required. Siblings always welcome.

Yoga Storytime

Thursday February 6 at 10am A yoga storytime for ages 3-5 and their grownups! Storytime Yoga is a great way to promote playful, active learning while incorporating a story into movements, and songs to keep wandering minds and bodies engaged throughout the story. Allowing children to move around and act out the story helps keep their attention by immersing them in the story. Please bring your SAILS library card to in order to check out books with included themed activities to take home. No registration required, drop in.

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Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3 pm

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Intermediate Ukulele Workshop: Beyond the Basics February 6 at 6 PM

Seekonk, MA – Are you in a rut with your ukulele playing? Do you need some tips and encouragement? One of the best ways to get better faster is to play with other people. Join us at Seekonk Public Library for Intermediate Ukulele Workshop: Beyond the Basics on February 6 at 6 PM. This program is free and open to the public. Please register in the library’s Events Calendar online.

Julie Stepanek returns as the instructor for this program. In this intermediate lesson you will be able to ask questions and learn from others. Julie has been teaching ukulele workshops for the past decade at senior centers, libraries, and community centers across the northeast. She invites you to come and have fun! Participants must bring their own ukulele and tuner and be comfortable holding, tuning, and strumming three chord songs.

Organizing Series at Seekonk Public Library

Is organization one of your goals for the year? Come and get the inspiration, tools and techniques in these organizing presentations at Seekonk Public Library. These programs are free and open to the public. Please register in the library’s Events Calendar online at www.seekonkpl.org:

Organize Thoughts

Envisioning in 2020: Organize Your Thoughts, Sat, Feb 8 at 10 AM Motivational speaker Maria Holme will share techniques, tips, and stories for organizing thoughts and seeing life through a joyful filter in the new year. In Maria’s empowering and uplifting presentation she will teach participants how to incorporate mindfulness in everyday life to keep anxiety at bay and how to start a motivational notebook. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Seekonk Public Library.

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Community Sing for Peace at Seekonk Library Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 PM

Seekonk, MA – Group singing is a powerful community building experience. Join us at Seekonk Library for A Community Sing-Along: Peace for Pete’s Sake on Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 PM. This wonderful night of music will be centered around the songs of American folk singer/activist Pete Seeger and others as well. This program is free and open to all; please register in the library’s Events Calendar online at www.seekonkpl.org.

This joy-filled, old-fashioned sing-a-long will be led by Cathy Clasper-Torch (of The Gnomes Band and the Atwater-Donnelly Trio). Cathy has been playing, teaching and performing across New England for over 25 years, sharing her passion for harmonizing, both vocally and instrumentally. All experience levels are welcome to come enjoy this journey of music that has shaped our culture for decades past & present!

Friends of Seekonk Public Library Book Sale February 15, 9 am to 3 pm

The Friends of Seekonk Public Library is holding a book sale on February 15, 9 am to 3 pm. There will be hundreds of great titles available for purchase. The books will sell for 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. All event-goes also can try their hand at winning a raffle basket! All proceeds from this event will benefit library programs.

Online Learning Demo at the Library Wednesday, February 19 at 6 PM

The tools you need for lifetime learning are at your fingertips from the library’s website. Whether sharpening your business or career skills or for personal development, professional training is available at your convenience online with your Seekonk Library card. To review, come to the program Online Learning: A NicheAcademy and Lynda.com Demo at Seekonk Public Library on Wednesday, February 19 at 6 PM.

Movie Night @ Seekonk Library Monday, February 24 @ 5:30 PM

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive concession stand! Take some time for yourself and enjoy these select DVD releases for FREE at Seekonk Public Library. This program is free and open to the public.

The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Rated PG-13. Runtime: 125 minutes. Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508336-8230 ext. 56130.

Can’t Make This Stuff Up: A Non-Fiction Book Group

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00 pm

Seekonk, MA – Join us for a lively discussion of Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro at the Seekonk Library on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00 pm.

Novelist and memoirist Shapiro’s life is turned upside down by the results of a DNA test, making her question how she defines herself in the world. Her personal story is told alongside rumina-

February 2020 tions about living at a time when our technology can tell us things about ourselves we might not be ready to know.

Our book group meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 6 PM and tackles a variety of nonfiction topics from gambling to birding and even mortality itself; it’s nonfiction that fiction readers can enjoy. New members are most welcome. Even if you only read a small portion of the book we’d love to hear what you have to say!

This program is free and open to all.

Second Annual Photo Contest Calling all photographers!

Are you a photographer or a nature enthusiast? Are you both?!

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

The Seekonk Library photo contest is open to all photographers, amateur and professionals alike. Photos must be submitted electronically by using the entry form at seekonkpl.org/. Photos must be taken on any of Seekonk’s natural spaces that are open to the public and feature images of wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, weather, or any other aspect of nature.

12 Finalists will receive a mounted print of their photo.

4 Winners — one for each category below — will have their photo featured prominently in the completed gallery online and receive an Amazon Gift card.

Children and Families Prize Winner: $25 Teen (13-17) Prize Winner: $25 Adult Amateurs & Hobbyists Prize Winner: $50 Professional Prize Winner: $100 Contest submissions may be uploaded at seekonkpl.org/photo between January 30 and February 29, 2020.

Questions and inquiries about the photo contest can be emailed to: naturephotos@seekonkpl.org Suggested natural spaces in Seekonk: Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Cushing Conservation Area, Edna Martin Wildlife Refuge| Gammino Pond, Runnins River Trail, Seekonk Meadows.

Boston Bruins Pajama Drive

Seekonk Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in their annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles to Crayons. The PJ Drive’s goal is to collect 12,000 pairs of new pajamas statewide for children and teens in need. “It’s hard to imagine that so many kids and teens don’t know the comforting feeling of putting on PJs before settling down to sleep. We’re happy to be a part of the effort to change that” said Sharon Clarke, Seekonk Library Youth Services Librarian.

The Boston Bruins PJ Drive runs from February 1 through March 15, 2020. The library will be a drop-off location collecting new pairs of pajamas for babies, children and teens. Pajamas may be dropped off anytime during library hours with donations collected in Seekonk benefiting children and teens in nearby communities.

Bruins forward P.J. Axelsson and his wife, Siw, started the PJ drive during the Boston Bruins 2007-2008 season as a way to give to give back to their community. The couple collected 1,600 pairs of pajamas for Cradles to Crayons which connects with social service agencies to identify specific children in need.

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Participating libraries will compete with other organizations for special Bruins prizes including a street hockey clinic with Bruins Mascot Blades and autographed Bruins items.

In 2017, the drive expanded to benefit the Department of Children and Families. DCF’s participation helps ensure that PJs stay in the area in which they were collected, benefiting local kids and teens. The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) works with the Boston Bruins to coordinate library participation in the drive. Libraries from around the state use the Massachusetts Library System’s delivery service, typically used to send books and other library materials, to send their PJs to area collection locations which increases libraries’ ability to participate in the drive.

For information on these and other programs offered, visit www. seekonkpl.org, email library@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56130.

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SCHOOL NEWS 8th Grade Student Mackenzie Carlsten Selected to Participate as Project 351 Ambassador for Seekonk Public Schools SEEKONK — Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet is pleased to announce that 8th grade student Mackenzie Carlsten was selected as this year’s ambassador to represent Seekonk Public Schools in the 10th annual state-wide, youth-led service initiative known as Project 351 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On January 18, Mackenzie joined other eighth graders representing every city and town in Massachusetts. She was selected by the Hurley Middle School for her inspiring ethic of service and the values of kindness, compassion, humility, and gratitude.

“As Project 351 celebrates our first decade of service, we draw inspiration from young leaders like Mackenzie Carlsten, who demonstrate the unlimited potential of young people in service. And, who -- by their example of devotion to cause greater than self -- serve as a catalyst for hope, unity, and transformative impact in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors”, said Carolyn Casey, executive director and founder of Project 351.

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What’s New at Seekonk High School

By Joe Siegel

Lots of exciting changes are in the works at Seekonk High School.

Principal William Whalen gave a first-ever State of the School address on January 23. “We’re hoping to get some new positions for next year,” Whalen said.

“An English teacher, a Special Education teacher, and another World Language teacher to teach Spanish and Portuguese.”

Whalen said there will be two additional STEM courses offered Principal Whalen for the 2020-2021 school year, plus another course for the 2021-2022 school year.

The high school has also initiated a “shadow” program, which allow 8th grade students from Hurley Middle School to spend a day with a high school student. Whalen, who previously served as Hurley’s Principal, said this will help ease the transition from middle school to high school.

There will also be a “Senior Stroll” at the end of the school year. “The seniors will have the opportunity to take a bus over to the middle school and see their old teachers,” Whalen said. “They

February 2020 will also have the chance to go to whichever elementary school they (attended).”

Whalen also discussed building upgrades for the next school year. “We’re looking to put in a new professional development room for teachers in the district with existing space,” Whalen said.

There will also be a new classroom for one of the STEP courses.

New internship programs are also in the works, which will help seniors prepare for college and careers. “We have an engineering pathway but we’re also looking at other pathways too,” Whalen noted. “They would be able to participate in a hands-on internship by the time they’re a senior.”

The “State of the School” event also featured performances by student musicians, including members of the high school band, and displays of student artwork.

There was also a slide show which featured activities the students participated in for the first half of the school year, Whalen added.

Seekonk Students Named to Honor Roll at Tri-County Grade 9 – Honors

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Matthew Gorton, Hannah Grant , Rebekah Lafleur, Aryn McDonald, Ryan Serpa, Shriya Sivakumar, Ja’Liyah Westgate

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AAUW Offering $500 Scholarship

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Since 1961, the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of DightonRehoboth has been making scholarships available to a wide range of deserving students planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Seniors from Regional High School’s Class of 2019 worked hard to earn their allocation from the funds $52,850 in scholarships that were awarded by the CSF of D-R. However, some of you have not yet applied for your money!! Please remember that ALL scholarships that are not claimed in time will become void and the amount of your award will return to CSF, in order to benefit eligible graduates of the D-R Class of 2020.

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Dates to Remember

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Math Team News

We are pleased to announce the members of our 2020 Math Team: Sean Callaghan, Lily Charlonne, Travis Chartier, Caraline Corvi, Juliana Dias, Jane Kostka, Sophia Lin, Kylie Mirra, Sydney Pestana, Malakai Risotti, Alex Verma, Kaelyn Whitaker, Rowan Whittaker, and Timothy Zibrida. The team will represent Beckwith at the math league meets in Middleboro on January 24 and in Westport on May 1.

CPR In Schools

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This month students in grades seven and eight are learning CPR in health. CPR In Schools was donated to Beckwith several years ago by Jennifer Moitoso, a member of the PTSA and Rehoboth community. The CPR In Schools kit allows students to practice both adult hands-only CPR and child CPR. The kit is comprised of 10 mini Anne CPR units, instructional video, AED training boards and post-test evaluation. CPR is a vital tool for anyone to know in case of emergency and can help save lives.

Cough & Cold Season Is Here!

It’s that time of year again! Cough & Cold season has arrived!

While most children don’t need to stay home during the length of the cold virus, a dose of Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Dayquil or Cough medicine would be helpful before coming to school. Please send your child to school with a bottle or two of water and consider sending a small bag of cough drops for their use throughout the day. Chapstick is great for their chapped lips. Of course if your child has a fever or unable to eat or drink or has vomiting or diarrhea, please keep them home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine and are acting more like themselves. Thank you for all of your help. Our goal is to keep them healthy and in school to maximize their learning.

From the Health Office

To the parents of 6th grade students who will enter 7th grade in the year 2020-21: The MA Department of Public Health regulations require incoming 7th grade students to have had the Tdap booster (Tetanus with pertussis component) and a 2nd Varicella vaccine

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(chicken pox) or be subject to exclusion from school. Also, a current physical exam from their pediatrician is required to be on file in the nurse’s office for entrance into 7th grade. There will also be a new requirement set forth in the next school year for all 7th graders to have a meningococcal conjugate vaccine unless a religious or medical exemption applies.

The Continuing Adventures of BMS Robotics Teams

When we left our robotics teams in December, both teams had come away from the qualifying tournament with a spot in the RI-FLL Championship Tournament.

Seventy-six teams had started the journey as summer turned to fall and now only thirty-six remained in the running for the Champion’s Award.

On January 11 the thirty-six teams converged on Roger Williams University to continue the quest. That morning the teams were taken to another building on campus to be judged on their Core Values, their Project, and their Robot Design. On their own, with their coaches nervously waiting for any indication of how they did, they met with three different panels of judges, hoping to say the right thing, the right way, at the right time to impress the judges.

When the buses returned, the smiles on the faces of the students told their coaches that all went well; there was a strong feeling that they had pleased the judges and they could continue along on their journey full of

Beckwith’s City Sluggos competed in the RI-FLL State Championship Tournament held at Roger Williams University on January 11. excitement and hope. As the competition entered its final and most public phase, the gymnasium bleachers were filled with parents, friends, teachers, brothers, and sisters all with the hope that their cheers could bring good fortune to the teams.

Three rounds of Robot Game competitions followed as the teams faced off, not against each other but against the clock; everyone trying to beat their best and achieve their highest score ever. For what seemed an eternity to some but just a fleeting moment to others, the clock ticked away, counting

down from 2 minutes and 30 seconds to the dreaded zero.

While the battles raged on in front of the crowds, some teams tried last minute changes to their robot, programming or strategy, behind the secrecy of the blue curtain; others ate, slept, played or just vegged out . Our first team approached the board and the countdown started 3-2-1 LEGO, and nothing happened. In the excitement of the moment they had neglected to turn on the robot. The team kept their poise and completed the round. When the score was Continued on next page ...

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posted, the team felt the disappointment but knew that it would never happen again. They had weathered the worst and they regrouped for round 2.

Both teams completed the three rounds and each had increased their best score by over 65 points. The City Sluggos ended in the top half of competitors and the City Croissants had the 6th highest score of the day.

While both teams greatly improved their presentations and their robot game performance, it was not enough to overcome some great competition and earn a trophy which helps to keep the fire of desire stoked and ready to burn. More than half of this year’s teams were rookies. Eleven of the fourteen team members are eligible to return next season. Team members are: 8th graders Evan Watts, Jonah Hebda and Malakai Risotti, 7th graders Landon Paquette, Aidan Benjamin, Jack Swan, Cyrus Duczkowski and Alex Verma, and 6th graders Jaelyn Johnson, Kylee Berwick, Riley Clement, Chase Cooper, Anders Nicholson and Connor Bessette.

We would like to congratulate both teams for their hard work and their coaches Mr. Kenny and Mr. Greenberg for their dedication to our students. A shout out also goes out to former student Devin Andrade for his help and to our band teacher Mr. Francese and our librarian Mr. Riedel for their support and assistance to the program throughout the year as well as Mr. Benjamin for helping to keep an eye on our students at the competition.

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Thank you so much for your support of the BoxTops for Education program at Beckwith Middle School. Beckwith has received $344.30 from the November BoxTops submission and the BoxTops app. This puts us on track to match our collection from last year, which really is fantastic. We are so thankful for your support!

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Beckwith’s City Croissants clinched the sixth highest score at the RI-FLL State Championship Tournament on January 11.

Although BoxTops has decided that it is time to go digital, many products still have physical BoxTops that are attached to their packaging. Clippable BoxTops will still bring us a monetary return, so please keep clipping and sending in those BoxTops! Our next deadline is March 1st.

In addition, please take the time to download the BoxTops app on your smartphone if you have not done so already. By scanning your receipt you may earn money for our school, and you will also find that there are many new special promotions to earn an even bigger reward for Beckwith.

If you have any questions at all, please contact Christina Mitnik at cmitnik@drregional.org. Thanks again for your support!

Principal’s Message

Dear Families,

It can be very difficult to get out of bed, get ready, and leave the house when it is frigid, dark, and early. For me January is the hardest month to ignore the snooze button and start my weekday on the path to punctuality. As difficult as it is, I know the importance of getting to school every day. A building of 650 people relies on my daily attendance. And I rely on students and staff to be present every day. Each year we are given 180 school days to learn together and become better. It takes all the people at Beckwith to make the school community a place where students and staff want to be every day.

I consider daily attendance a contributor to character. It is not easy to report to school or work every day because of myriad reasons. However, it is through hardship that we become better.

Following the expectation of daily attendance sets a tone that absenteeism is only reserved for legitimate circumstances and reinforces a core value of dependability and reliability. We as adults need to help set this standard for our kids through modeling, encouragement, and support. If we can teach our students that attendance is mandatory, it will instill a character trait that will make them stand out in a world of frequent absenteeism as they continue their educational career and beyond. As a leader, I favor those who are present and ready to do their best over innate talent or experience.

Holding students accountable for absenteeism is not about filing truancy or issuing a consequence. It is about teaching kids the importance of being reliable. Let’s work together to help teach our students the valuable lesson about being present.

Sincerely, Joe Pirraglia

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App Update - Video Games and Teens (from smartsocial.com)

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LEARNING IN ACTION

Like most hobbies, playing videos games can be safe in moderation. However, younger students who have not yet developed the ability to self-regulate their behavior need guidance and support to develop those skills. With so many video games out there, it’s hard for parents to regulate who their kids are talking to online and what they are seeing online. We asked some experts about the dangers of video gaming and what parents can do to help keep their kids safe.

The negative effects of video games on students

A Canadian study from McGill University shows that humancomputer interactions, such as playing video games, can have a negative impact on the brain.

Some negative effects of videos games are: • Noticeable changes to behavior • Ignoring or not prioritizing responsibilities or interests over game time • Continuing to play games despite the negative impact it may have • Difficulty sleeping or changes in sleep patterns • Declining grades or difficulty in school • Can lead to social isolation • Poor time management skills

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• Some parents believe that their kids are safe online if they don’t have social media. However, if they play video games they are still at risk • You may think you’re aware of your child’s game play, but if they’re wearing a headset and playing in multiplayer mode, they are a million miles away • When your kid is playing video games in multiplayer mode they’re talking to people you don’t know. They’re talking to people who do not love your child as much as you do • Too much game time can have a negative impact on your student’s health

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Palmer River Elementary School Bridge Over Palmer River

Students in the second grade participated in a special presentation on Building Bridges. Pictured here are Mrs. Mello’s students, Amelia T. and Alijah O. Students listened to an engineering tale that posed a problem that students had to try to solve involving building a bridge and a duck. The children were also able to learn about the science of bridges and then had an exciting opportunity to design and build their own models of a bridge. This fantastic presentation was led by Education Associate Adinah Greene, from the Boston Museum of Science. Thank you to Rehoboth PTSA for sponsoring this engaging program for our students!

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Third graders are taking on the challenges of structural engineers this unit in STEAM, (Science Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). After discovering the dangers of natural weather disasters these engineers design solutions to limit the impacts of those disasters. James W., Nick M., and Nathaniel H. are busy at work simulating an earthquake to test their prototype of a safer building. There is no telling where these skills might take them in the future!

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4th grade artists created Rehoboth-inspired landscape paintings of town landmarks as an ode to our beautiful town. 10 students were selected to have their artwork printed on note cards sold in gift sets of 10 cards for $10. We encourage you to stop in at the Palmer River Office to pick up a set. If you would like more information about the art or for assistance in placing an order -please contact PRES art teacher Acacia Beaulieu at abeaulieu@drregional.org, or visit the Rehoboth PTSA website.

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Students in first grade with Mrs. Kennon are experiencing the excitement of opening a new business! The students have begun the process of opening a store taking it from just an ‘idea’ to the “Grand Opening”. The classroom first decided what they wanted to sell and then made a list of all of the jobs that were needed. Students went to work writing job descriptions listing all of the skills and qualities that each position would require. The students must apply for their job by writing an opinion piece about “what would make them the best candidate for the job”. In the interview, students talk first-hand about their experience. Pictured on the Rehoboth cover, Camden F., Mackenzie R., Evan C. and Bentley S. have dressed up for their interviews (and that resume was definitely a highlight!) The students will be officially open for business very soon!

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Seekonk Sports Update Girls Swimming and Diving Team Crowned Conference Champions

There was a lot to celebrate at Seekonk High School last month after the girls swim team capped an undefeated season with a conference championship and the boys team finished third

Seekonk took first and second in the 200 freestyle relay with Emily Rieben, Lyla Carvalho, Hannah Baldassi and Abigail Tenreiro (left) placing 1st and Caroline Turenne, Abby Rickard, Lauren Turenne and Mackenzie Carlsten in 2nd.

Finn Paterson set new school and meet records in the dive.

Blake Anderson was all smiles after winning the 100yard butterfly.

The girls swim team is officially the best in the South Coast Conference, and it’s not even close. How dominant was the girls team at Seekonk this season? At the conference championship meet at the end of January, the Warriors scored almost as many points (474) as second-place Old Rochester (269) and third-place Apponequet (213) combined en route to winning their fourth-straight SCC crown. The Warriors won 10 of the 12 events with Jayla Pina leading the way with four first-place finishes in four events and

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being part of three new SCC records. “We have swimmers who have improved so much over the season,” senior captain Abigail Tenreiro said after the meet. “Everyone on this team has worked really hard. I’m so happy for them.” The boys team was nothing to slouch over either. With only six swimmers at the meet due to other school activities, the Warriors won five of the 12 events and finished in third place. Blake Anderson and Robert Strycharz won two events each with Anderson tops in the 50 Freestyle (22.12) and 100 Butterfly (57.25) and Strycharz taking the 200 Individual Medley (2:01.90) and 100 Backstroke (57.65). There’s plenty more from the big meet on our website, www.ReporterToday.com, and on Twitter @ReporterSports1 and Facebook, The Reporter.

Boys Basketball

At press time, coach Alex DaLuz’ team was 5-9 at the end of January, but that record is not indicative of how good these Warriors are. For example, Seekonk dropped both games against Wareham this season, which many feel is one of the top two teams in the South Coast Conference, but lost the first in overtime and the second on a shot at the buzzer. The Warriors also have wins over Old Rochester, GNB Voc-Tech and Bourne on their resume for the season. Kyle Blanchard and Nathan Clarke are leading the team in scoring, but not far behind is center Elijah Leonard, who is also the team’s leading rebounder. At press time, the Warriors needed to win five of their last six games to make the playoffs.

Girls Basketball

The Seekonk girls hoops team took a big step toward clinching a playoff berth at press time with a 56-33 win at home against conference rival Wareham to close out the month of January with a 9-5 record. The Warriors needed one more win in their last six games to officially make the postseason tournament. If Seekonk can get two or three wins down the stretch, it can improve its seed and hopefully have a home game in the first round of the Div. 3 South tournament. Senior captain Mia DiBiase continues to lead the Warriors with hot shooting, ball-handling and being almost automatic from the free throw line, but the rest of the team is stepping up as opponents focus their defense on her. Sophomore Kate Leinson and junior Lauren Paulo combined for 32 points in the win over Wareham as the Vikings double-teamed DiBiase most of the night. A pair of freshmen, Maggie McKitchen and Ally Dantas, are also seeing big minutes off the bench and making an impact in their first year.

Indoor Track

Both the Warriors’ boys and girls teams had outstanding indoor seasons with both posting 3-1 records in the South Coast Conference Gold Division. The strength of both teams is the distance events, where Hannah Bradbury is consistently winning events on the girls side. “Hannah, usually whatever race she’s in, she’s either going to win or come in second,” coach Earl Berwick said last month after a win over Case. “She has an amazing work ethic.” Andrew Cabral is the top distance runner on the men’s side, and is one of the best in the whole state. He will be looking to make noise on the state level at the sectional and state meets later this month. Madison Costa, Page Fecteau, Mackenzie Gingras and Allie Houle have all had big contributions to the girls success, as has freshman Lauren Morales, who shone at the Janiak Freshman/Sophomore meet with a second-place showing in the shot put while also placing eighth in the dash. Jacob Klang, Marcus Hoskins and Henry Jordan are strong in distance with Cabral for the boys, and shotputter Dave Pedro got stronger as the season went along.

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The DRS hockey team is back in the playoffs, and the squad did it in style at the end of January. The team clinched a playoff berth with its 10th win of the season on Jan. 29, and it came against the best team in the South Coast Conference, Somerset-Berkley, which came into the game 11-2 overall with its only two losses coming at the hands of 11-1-1 Dartmouth High School. DRS prevailed 4-1 against the Raiders to clinch a postseason spot with win No. 10.

“We’ve talked about that since day one,” DRS coach Tom Fecteau said of qualifying for the postseason tournament. “We had a couple of rough spots the past few years being below .500, so to climb back and get back into competitive situations, win some hockey games and advance to the playoffs is great. That was our goal from the first day.” Freshmen Liam Fecteau and Noah Bastis both had two goals in the big win that pushed DRS’ record to 10-5 on the season with five games to go at press time. The Div. 2 South hockey playoffs start at the end of the month; visit us on Twitter (@ReporterSports1) or Facebook (The Reporter) for the playoff matchups.

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The Falcons started the month of February as one of the hottest teams in the region as the winners of four straight and five of their last six to improve to 10-4 on the season. The latest win before press time, a one-point victory over Somerset Berkley, gave them win No. 10 and a trip to the MIAA playoffs. The Falcons, who are

February 2020 in first place in the South Coast Conference Blue Division, are being led by guards Shane Mello and Pat Palzzi, wing John Marcille, and sophomore big man Ryan Ouellette. Coach Bill Cuthbertson’s team has all the making of a contender with senior leadership, size and ball-handling, and some wins down the stretch can improve their seed and make the road to the Div. 3 South finals a little easier.

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The Falcons’ quest to the postseason is coming down to the wire. At press time, Dighton-Rehoboth was 7-7 on the season and needed to win three of the final six games to punch a ticket to the postseason. Junior guard Emily D’Ambrosio continues to drive the train for the Falcons. The sharp-shooting guard who is also a plus defender and passer had 27 points in the final win of January before coming out of the game with 6 minutes left in the fourth quarter with D-R up by a mile. Senior captain Meg Reed is scoring and rebounding from her center/forward position to give the Falcons a good inside-outside scoring balance. The third scoring option on the team is freshman Ella Damon, who has improved a great deal over her first season and is poised to contribute in the future with big shots and intensity on the defensive end.

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The Falcons had a ton of success on the track this winter as the boys and girls teams combined to post a 9-1 record in the South Coast Conference. The boys were crowned the champions of the SCC after posting a 5-0 record while the girls dropped only one meet to perennial power Old Rochester. Both teams featured balance with solid performers in throwing, jumping, sprints and both long and middle distance events. Brodie Jacques saw plenty of success in the dash and high jump events while the team also got victories in other events from Alex Violette, Jaren Ramos, Seth Cordeiro, Josh Rebello and Jason Ruta. On the girls side, Isabel Murdock and Avery Thomas led the way in long distance events, Julianna DaCosta was the top hurdler and Carleigh Hall, Grace Fagundes, Kiara Abrantes and Ava Pequenza also contributed with victories in various events this year. The Falcons will run in postseason competition in sectionals and states later this month.

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IN MEMORIAM John P. Ferreira Jr.

Sandra L. (Ballou) Wiegand

John P. Ferreira Jr., 32, of Rehoboth, passed away on Monday January 20, 2020.

He was born in Providence on December 24, 1987, the son of John P. Ferreira Sr. and Tricia (Turner) Ferreira of Rehoboth. John was a graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School, class of 2006. He owned and operated Ferreira Construction. John earned his helicopter license and enjoyed John P. Ferreira Jr. riding his snowmobile. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. Survivors besides his parents are a sister: Jennelle S. Ferreira of Rehoboth and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours for John will be held on Saturday January 25, 2020 from 9am to 12noon in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton. His Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home at 12noon. Burial will be held in the Rehoboth Village Cemetery. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, World Headquarters PO Box 29 Beerwah QLD 4519 Australia wildlifewarriors.org.au

REHOBOTH – Sandra L. (Ballou) Wiegand, of Rehoboth passed away on January 14, 2020 surrounded by family and friends.

Sandra leaves behind her husband, Fred (Bud) Wiegand of Rehoboth and her children, Andrew Wiegand of Hinsdale, NH, Bruce Comtois of Oakland, CA and Steven Ballou of Charleston, NC; a brother, Sidney A. Ballou of Live Oak, FL and many grandchildren, cousins and nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Sandra L. (Ballou) Wiegand the Faith Alliance Church, 833 Pleasant St, Attleboro, MA. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, Attleboro.

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Seekonk – Dorothy “Dot” P. (Johnson) Newman, 99, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was the wife of the late William H. Newman.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Burt) Johnson.

Dot worked as an office manager at Conrad-Jarvis, Corporation in Pawtucket for over fifty years prior to retiring. She was a proud member of the Pawtucket Country Club for over fifty years and a champion golfDorothy “Dot” P. (Johnson) er, ballroom dancer, artist Newman and gymnast.

She is survived by a nephew, Richard Ireland and his wife, Cynthia, of New York; two nieces, Dorothy Phillips and her fiancé, James Bray, of South Attleboro, MA and Alma “Happy” Proia and her husband, Rocco, of Attleboro, MA and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was the baby sister of the late Gladys Clayton, Louise Ireland, Mildred Wall, Nellie, Earl, Fred, John, Joseph and James Johnson.

Her funeral Service was held on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 11 a.m. in Memorial Baptist Church, 340 Central Ave., Seekonk.

Interment followed at St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling Hours and floral tributes were respectively omitted. Donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted with WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

Earle Francis Perry, 77, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2020, in Lakeland, Florida.

Born in Seekonk, he was the son of the late Frank and Gladys Perry. He was the beloved husband of Emma (Bennett) Perry to whom he was married 57 years. Earle had a zest for life and was a self made entrepreneur. He owned and operated Earle’s Greenhouses, Earle’s Oil, E. P.’s Kennels, and E.P.’s 133 Club. He was a devoted follower of Jesus and was a long time member of Barrington Baptist Church.

Besides his wife he leaves two Earle Francis Perry children; Earle Frank Perry, Lakeland,Florida, and Doris Renee Benedetti and her husband Freddie Chiefland, Florida, a sister, Sharon Rickard, Seekonk, Massachusetts, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Eleanor Greenia and Frederick Perry.

Funeral private. Donations in his memory may be made to: Barrington Baptist Church Missions Fund 25 Old County Road Barrington RI 02806

Dorothy “Dot” P. (Johnson) Newman

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William G. “Bill” Spreyer Jr., Elisabete F. Peixinho, age 73, of Seekonk, lost her battle with 74, of Rehoboth, died Friday, cancer on January 6, 2020 at home with her loving family by her Dec. 27, 2019. He was the side. loving and devoted husband of Joan (Hargreaves) Spreyer.

Margery May (Fox) Babbitt, 93, of Seekonk, MA, passed away Born June 3, 1945, he was peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the HopeHealth Hulitar the son of the late William G. Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Spreyer Sr. and the late Ellen (Mitchell) Spreyer.

Beverly R. Tyler, 62, of Seekonk, passed away at home on Bill owned Nature’s Place January 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Garden Center in Rehoboth for more than 40 years where Terrence M. “Terry” Roy, 48, of Seekonk, passed away on Sathe developed a strong relationurday, January 18, 2020. ship with the community and all of his customers. As a young Gladys R. (Gailey) Tavernier, 90, of French Drive, died Monday, man, Bill was extremely active January 20, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. in scouting where he eventually earned his Eagle Scout Award.

George D. Amaral, 78, of Seekonk, Ma. died suddenly, on Bill graduated from Cranston Saturday January 25, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.

East High School and went William G. “Bill” Spreyer Jr. on to earn his degree at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He later maintained connections with the University and was an avid fan of all NC State Sports Norman R. Bourassa, 76, passed away peacefully at his home teams, a passion he passed on to all of his children. He was a on December 24th 2019, surrounded by his loving family. member of the Rehoboth Congregational Church and served as one of the Church basketball coaches for over 15 years as well as William G. “Bill” Spreyer Jr., 74, of Rehoboth, died Friday, Dec. giving to the local Little League as a baseball coach. Bill actively 27, 2019. supported several Rehoboth organizations including the Rehoboth Garden Club but always dedicated and supported all organizations John R. Silva, 81, of Rehoboth, passed away on Sunday, Deand activities that any of his three kids participated. cember 29, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Bill loved his entire family and gave everything for them but was always seen by the side of true love, his wife Joan. In addition to Mary Salgueiro, 91, of Rehoboth, passed away suddenly on his wife of 50 years, he leaves his 3 children, Jason M. Spreyer and Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. his wife Jodi, Melinda D. Ringley and her husband Joel, and Adam J. Spreyer and his wife Claire; 6 grandchildren, James, Madisen, Owen, Karli, P.J., and Kamryn; his sister, Carole Blackman; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours Friday, January 10th from 5pm to 8pm in the Rebello Funeral Home and Crematory, 901 Broadway, East Providence. Burial will be private at the Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.

Memorial donations are greatly appreciated to North Carolina State University, CALS Dean’s Fund for Excellence (011076).

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

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING TEACHERS: Trailside Day Care Center located at 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence is hiring teachers.

Childcare for ages 18 months to 5 years, Bright Stars Rating 4 Stars, Degreed Teachers, Small Center, Individual Attention. Competitive Pay/Benefits, Fun work environment, Call Chris 438-3340.

Crossing Guard: Barrington Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of crossing guard. Interested candidates please apply in person at the School Administration Office, 283 County Road, Barrington. Hourly rate $15.45.

BUS DRIVERS: Barrington Public Schools is accepting applications School Bus Driver Substitutes positions. The hourly rate is $18.87. Applicants must hold a CDL License and a School Bus Certificate. Please log onto Schoolspring.com Job #3225012 to apply or pick up a paper application at Barrington Public Schools, Administration Office, 283 County Road, Barrington.

go play on the new game room with air conditioner. Booking now! For info and pics call Jimmy at 401-529-4110. Davenport, FL.

WINTER WONDERLAND - SKI HOUSE WHITE MOUNTAINS NH/ FRANCONIA: Custom log cabin home in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, located on Pearl Lake Rd. Minutes from Cannon Mt., Loon, and

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Place Classified ads at www.ReporterToday.com Bretton Woods. Booking now for winter snowmobiling trails right out of our driveway!

Sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen. Weekly $700 and weekends $275. For info and pics call Joe at 401-439-8089.

GENERAL SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING: Is your home in need of a really good cleaning? Whether you need one, or regular cleanings. Years of experience! (we include oven, inside fridge in our service). Call Gil for details 508-840-6611.

VIP Cleaning Service: Let us make your life easier, healthier, happier and most of all... cleaner!! Family owned and operated for over 13 years. Fully insured and bonded.

Commercial, residential, move-in/move-out, post-construction, power washing, strip & wax floors, restore hardwoods. We customize for your needs. Call or email for a free estimate. (401) 338-2306 or (401) 270-3838. vipcleaningservice@yahoo.com.

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.

HELP WANTED

WATER FILTRATION SERVICE AND INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN A unique opportunity has arisen to join New England’s top-rated Water Filtration company!

An expert in the field with over 40 years of experience is seeking an assistant with the utmost dedication to excellence, professionalism and customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: • 3-5 years of plumbing experience (Journeyman or Master Plumber), with concentration in the Water Filtration industry preferred, BUT will train the RIGHT PERSON • Extremely punctual, diligent, hard-working and dependable.

In addition, you MUST have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a C.O.R.I., Driver’s License check and Drug Screening.

Only SERIOUS INQUIRIES by individuals that can meet these requirements will be considered, along with a Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 reliable references. The right fit for this position will come with its reward of a $500 bonus after a 3-month probationary period and an additional $500 after six months.

Call Donald at 508.520.1250

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THE EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Since 1975, Mateus Realty has been helping families like yours buy and sell their homes. Mateus Realty understands the market and the emotion that comes with buying or selling a home, whether you are a first time home buyer in need of some guidance, a growing family looking to expand, or seniors looking to downsize.

Our goal is to provide personalized service, professional advice from the beginning of the transaction, to a successful closing. Luis Mateus is personally involved in every single transaction.

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