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A Memo

This Is A Memo: To Those Of Us Who Were Not Born Yesterday; In Fact, To Those Of Us Who Were Born Many, Many Yesterdays Ago. When my husband and I got married we lived in a 3rd floor apartment in Pawtucket. Needless to say, there was not a lot of room. Actually, all we had for storage was a long walk-in closet which we make great use of. After two years, someone told us about this great piece of land in Rehoboth. We checked it out, liked it and put in a bid. It was rejected. Two days later, it was accepted and two years after that we had our home built. We are still here, same house, same piece of land. The house was your average ranch style, one bath, two-car garage. We had so much storage, even with two cars in that garage, it was amazing. As the years went on, we started a family. Kids got older, we accumulated more and more “stuff” and the storage shrunk. Eventually, we went to three vehicles, then four. More time passed, kids continued to get older, went to college and moved on and out. But left their “stuff” of course. We were back to our two vehicles for quite a few years but eventually, we went down to one vehicle. So.......we filled that empty garage with more “STUFF”. After some years passed and it didn’t look like the kids were going to come and get their “stuff”, we decided to clean out and just keep what we decided was absolutely necessary. We cleaned out that empty garage and started over; stacking boxes of discarded, but important, things here and there. Some on shelves, some shoved back into the corners to make more room for more things. Things started to pile up, on higher shelves and deeper corners that were hard to reach or plow through just to get that one thing we needed. Sometimes we found it, sometimes we didn’t. So, finally, the reason for this memo? I am in my seventies now and still working because I want to and am lucky enough to be able to. But sometimes, at work, I cannot dig out that one thing I need. I work on a computer, a very small one, but I have three, that’s right, three large monitors on my desk. I like to think of it as sort of a mini space station. Anyway, when I can’t find what I need, or figure out how to do a certain function on the computer, or how to get back something I inadvertently lost or deleted, I call my IT guy. He is absolutely great! He helps when I need it, he does not mock me or put me down in any way and when I call myself a dummy because I don’t know something I think I should, he tells me it’s OK because “our generation” did not grow up with computers liked today’s. And I tell him that storage area I am filling with things? It’s my brain. I know that I have stored what I need on one of those shelves or in one of those deep corners that I cannot readily get to. And I know it will come to me eventually and I will remember where it is hiding. So this is dedicated to “us”, who have probably hidden or lost more than today’s generation ever had, and to Dillon, my great IT guy, who understands and has patience and a sense of humor as well as a great understanding of “us”. I sincerely appreciate the time you took to read this. Submitted by Paula M. Boudreau

Anawan School Stands the Test of Time

A recent report of a structural engineer has determined that the Anawan School is structurally sound in spite of the years of neglect. If the problems cited by various parties are mitigated, the engineer estimated that the building has a useful life of 25 to 50 years. For unknown reasons, the Town Fathers seem to be eager to demolish the building which is suspected to contain hazardous materials. Even the pictures taken by the Selectmen show deplorable conditions which would require inspection and mitigation before demolition. Lack of proper procedure could result in making all the debris deemed hazardous and result in very costly disposal of demolition debris, Many have questioned the reason for preserving the building. Rehoboth is a town undergoing rapid change. Bits of our history are slipping away. Anawan School is a key piece in the development a centralized school system. It brought together the students Continued on next page...

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from a number of one room school houses in our sprawling town. The Hornbine School is an example of the type of schools prior to Anawan and we are fortunate to have preserved that bit of history. But aside from sentimental value the school can now be repurposed for years of use to serve senior citizens. Our town desperately needs senior housing. Seniors have to leave Rehoboth for facilities in other towns when they can no longer stay in their homes. A development was planned which would have incorporated the School. For a number reasons the plan floundered but may be revived. However, that is not the only option. Others have proposed ideas for its use. Ideas must be vetted, funding must be determined. But with the building cleaned out and properly maintained with a new roof, we can move forward with plans. Instead of spending a large amount of money to demolish and dispose of a solidly constructed building, let’s stop the ongoing damage with a new roof and remove the hazardous materials to create a needed resource for the Town. Carol Williams

Anawan School Clarifications?

In the past few weeks there have been three articles in the Rehoboth Reporter on the Anawan School status. It’s hard to get a clear understanding of the situation because one week the building is “ready to collapse”, and this week the building is able to be rehabilitated. In addition, in previous weeks the reconstruction figure was 2 million and has now jumped to 10 million, this all cited by the government. It’s easy to get whiplash by the figures. It is a fact that this building has stood the test of time. Built around the depression, finished in the 30s. Many folks have multigenerational attendees in their family. Most unique and important is the wood, steel and brick framing. The CPC is willing to help, and we have yet to see what federal funds are available. State leaders seem willing to help but need to be asked for their help. Can’t we take a pause to get our figures and facts straight? There are a multitude of uses for this building that could add to the community. Maybe the Economic Development Committee has suggestions? It seems like we are just seeing what sticks and all the while potentially missing out on an opportunity. It’s worth noting the demolition cost is rising, too. Richard G. Dias, life-long resident and home & building restorer for over 40 years

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Where Did Common Decency Go?

I have been a resident of Rehoboth for more than 30 years. My children were educated in this town, and now 3 of my grandkids are students in our schools. I have loved this Town!! I love it’s many charms. it’s community activities. a great place to live!! I have noticed, however, that over the past decade, an increasing hostility and anger surfacing on platforms such as Facebook… there appears to be an increasing disregard for the feelings, beliefs, opinions of others… an increasing indifference and intolerance of differences…an increasing need to be right with a corresponding demonization of those with opposing views… and above all, an increasing personalization of those differences, resulting in name calling, insult, attack, injury, all in the name of free speech… Some will blame social media, some will identify Political Differences, others will speak of the effects of a global pandemic… all contributing factors, I’m sure… but the erosion of common decency, politeness, in the name of free speech, is beyond tolerance… there never was a time when all people in our fair town totally agreed with one another, when there were not rivalries, animosities, disputes, hostilities. people will be people. but when an innocent Facebook post results in attacking responses, one has to wonder what is happening here… I tried to raise my kids to speak their minds, to ask questions, to voice opinions!! But I have also tried to instill in them the importance of respect, of kindness, of understanding, of compromise…. When did it become the norm to see all differences as worthy of attack… when did the Constitution begin to be used as a weapon or justification for these attacks…? this can only result in an increase in reactive response, anger, and retaliation, with good and kind people becoming increasingly polarized, isolated, and afraid…a sad and very scary thought. We are better than this!!! The Town of Rehoboth is better than this!! Jean Baxendale

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Unlike other items on the Spring town meeting warrant, the current renovation proposal only costs a small $2.7 million which includes a new track, a turf field, a redesigning of the bleachers, and other items which would improve the playing on the complex. The price tag of the field renovation is more than reasonable when factoring in all that will be renovated.

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Almost every Seekonk sport that is played will benefit from such a field whether you play Soccer, Lacrosse, Football. Field hockey, Track, or any other sport that at times uses the Connolly Field or Mooney Track. This will thus enhance Seekonk Athletics at all age groups.

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Not only are athletes among those who would benefit from the proposal, but all Seekonk residents who enjoy walking the track, exercising on or near the field, or even those students who have gym classes on the field, everyone can reap the rewards of a field renovation.

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Many high schools have made the switch over to a turf field including neighboring towns and cities. Now, it is long past due for Seekonk to have a turf field given the unfortunate condition of the current field. Generations of Seekonk residents have played at the same field and it has gotten to the point where a new field is needed. Through the points made above, it should be clear that it is smart to vote for a new turf field and track. As someone who spends 5 days a week on the field, I have seen the dire need for a new turf field. Those who have played on the field can attest to the condition in which it is currently in. That’s why I humbly ask for all Seekonk residents to vote yes on Monday, August 30th, for the renovation of Seekonk Connolly Field and Mooney Track. Thank you, Joshua A. Troiano

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Hello All ~ I hope you are enjoying your summer! A friendly reminder, real estate taxes were due Monday, August 2, 2021. You may process your tax payment online @ https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothma, drop them off at town hall in the outside drop box (24/7), drop off at the Collector’s Office (hours Monday-Thursday 8-4 and Laura Schwall Friday 8-Noon) or mail to Treasurer/Tax Collector via US Post Office ~ thank you. If dropping off in the outside drop box, please make sure you put your invoice and payment in a sealed envelope to the attention of Treasurer/Tax Collector. Thank You!

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If you would like a copy of the 2021 Street Listings, there is a charge of $15.00. You may order one online @ https://www. invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs; request a copy by mail, drop box outside of Town Hall-148 Peck Street or visit us at the Clerk’s Office. If paying by check, please make your check payable to: The Town of Rehoboth ~ thank you.

2021 Dog Tags - Now Past Due

I am pleased we have registered 1,971 dogs so far this year, unfortunately, we still have 233 dogs that remain unlicensed; 294 less than in 2020. We provided every household in January a copy of the dog license registration form (2021 Census mailer) so they could register their dog prior to the April 1st annual deadline. We sent dog owners two reminder post cards and two reminder letters, offered dog owners a 60-day grace period prior to assessing the $15 late fee/dog and notified dog owners of the $25 non-criminal citation and certified mail fees in last month’s reminder letters. Please license your dog as soon as possible to avoid further action involving the Animal Control Officer. The State authorizes all Animal Control Officers to fine delinquent dog owners $50/day until they renew their dog’s yearly licenses. Please do not let that happen to you. We understand the past year was difficult for residents to get their dogs vaccinated due to the Town having to cancel their rabies clinics due to the Pandemic; however, veterinarian offices are now open and we must make sure our animals are properly vaccinated in Rehoboth so everyone will be safe. If you are one of the 156 dog owners (233 unregistered dogs) who received reminder postcards and letters, please register as soon as possible either by mail, stopping by town hall to drop off your payment and valid rabies certificate or by paying online at: https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs Please let us know if your dog is ill and can’t receive a rabies shot, has passed away or moved. We will not know unless you notify the Clerk’s Office 508-252-6502 x-3109, x-3112 or x-3110 ~ thank you. Unfortunately, if we do not hear from you or receive your dog’s license renewal, we are required by law to charge not only a $15 Providing Orthodontic care in late fee for each unregistered dog, but file non-criminal citations of $25 plus certified South Attleboro / / Vineyard Haven mail charges. Spayed/Neutered dogs are $10 each; not Spayed/Neutered are $20 (508) 761-5230 / (508) 336-3066 / (508) 693-3766 each. If you are over 70 years old, registration fees are waived; however, you still must keep your dog’s rabies vaccinations current Read Our Reviews! and register your dog every year. Thanks so much for renewing your dog’s 2021 license * Seekonk location is minutes from our former East Providence location! as soon as possible.

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As we prepare for the upcoming School Year (2021-2022), the Clerk’s Office, in both Dighton and Rehoboth, have received numerous phone calls regarding the School District’s residency forms requiring the member town’s Clerk sign off on the residency forms. That requirement was eliminated by the District effective April 2, 2020 as indicated on the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School website at ~ (https://www.drregional.org/students_families/ student_registration) with the notice reading: IMPORTANT: We do not need the proof of residency form that is filled out by the Town Clerk at this time, but please send in two forms of proof of residency listed in the categories of requirements. New registrations for Rehoboth schools (Palmer River Elementary and Dorothy L Beckwith Middle School) must be submitted to Linda DeLeo at DL Beckwith Middle School, 330R Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769, Mon-Fri from 9 am - 12 pm, or emailed to ldeleo@drregional.org.

Business Certificates

If you are filing for a new business within the Town of Rehoboth, or if you are planning to file a DBA (Doing Business As), you must first go to the Building Inspector/Zoning Officer’s office at 148 Peck Street to determine if any filings are necessary with their office prior to completing the final step of filing with the Town Clerk’s office. The fee to file for a business certificate is $50. The certificate is valid for four years. Should an amendment to the business certificate be needed, a $10 fee will be charged. For forms and additional business certificate information, please visit our town website @ https://www.rehobothma.gov/town-clerk/pages/businesscertificates

Covid-19 Vaccinations

As of July 22nd, 52% of Rehoboth residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine; 47% of residents are fully vaccinated. This compares to 72% of all Massachusetts residents receiving one dose and 63% being fully vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone over the age of 12-years are available at the Anawan Pharmacy, located at 224 Winthrop Street in Rehoboth. Vaccination appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.anawanpharmacy. com. In closing, Lynn, Odete and I wish you all a safe, happy, most enjoyable summer, and a wonderful Labor Day holiday. I look forward to talking with you next month. Please stay healthy and safe ~ Laura

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Billy is a sweet elderly neutered male cat at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter. He has arthritis and doesn’t see very well, but he is always eager to visit. He enjoys being brushed and petted and is not bothered by dogs or other cats. He has been vaccinated and tested negative for FIV/FeLV. How he came to be a stray at his age is hard to imagine, but now he ought to be a house cat again. For more information about Billy or other adoptable pets, or to report a lost or found pet, please call the shelter at 508-252-5421 and leave a message. Information about adoptable animals is also online at Petfinder.com. Billy

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Rehoboth K-8 Withdrawal

The petition to withdraw from Rehoboth K-8 will be on the October 2021 Town Meeting Warrant. We will be presenting information and articles in the Reporter and the internet soon. We appreciate your concerns about the best education for our students that we can provide. By withdrawing we will form a standalone K-8 system. No outside control by another town or DESE, [the department of elementary and secondary education.] A committee formed by our Board of Selectmen to help find answers about the process meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 6:30 at Goff Hall Children’s Library down stairs. These are open meetings to the public. We would like people to have as much information as possible so that we can help our children’s future. Please attend our October Town Meeting to vote YES for Withdrawal. We have to attend Town Meeting to Vote. The Town Meeting date has not been set as of this date. As soon as the Board of Selectman determine the date they will post it and we will receive the Town Warrant. Thanks, James Crandall

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August 2021 The Reporter The article links to the following website, which includes details about eviction assistance, homeless prevention, and rapid rehousing resources: www.va.gov/HousingResources. If you or a Veteran you know needs immediate housing assistance, as the eviction moratorium expires, please call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID VET or (877) 4243838. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. John “Jake” D. Kramer Veteran’s Service Officer

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Anawan School’s Fate Still Undetermined

By Joe Siegel The Rehoboth Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is working to save the Anawan School, which has been condemned. CPC Chair Carol Williams told the Board of Selectmen August 3 the building was “structurally sound” based on the evaluation conducted by an engineer hired by the CPC. The board voted last month to demolish the building based upon the recommendation of William McDonough, the town’s Building Commissioner. McDonough said the property at 53 Bay State Road was “unsafe” and ordered it to be demolished within 90 days. Selectmen have given the CPC one month to formulate a plan for the building. “Take it or walk,” Chairman Skip Vadnais said to Williams. “And if you walk, this board will not entertain any more discussion on the Anawan School because we’re giving you an opportunity to come up with a plan. We’ve giving you an opportunity to face the town meeting and ask them whether they like your proposal or not.” Vadnais explained the CPC would have to use their own funds for the building because the town is spending money to refurbish Francis Farm for the new Council on Aging facilities as well as a new Town Hall. “We don’t have a real concrete purpose for it,” said Selectman Dave Perry. “It’s a liability now.” Williams said the Anawan School has historic value because “it represents the beginning of regionalization of the schools.” A citizens’ petition drive to save the building has also been launched. Perry said representatives of the companies being considered to demolish the building estimated the cost of rebuilding would be as much as $10 million. The cost of demolition will be between $100 and $150,000. That includes the removal of hazardous materials such as asbestos. McDonough, Fire Chief Frank Barresi, and Health Agent Karl Drown conducted an inspection of the building on June 3. “Upon entering, there were dead squirrels in the foyer area, along with about 90 percent of all ceilings collapsed to the floors,” McDonough wrote in a letter to Perry. “There is not a stable piece of wood in that building,” Perry said. “The building is ready to collapse. Nothing is salvageable.” Selectman Michael Deignan suggested when the building is torn down, the bricks could be saved and either sold or given to town residents who wanted to own “a piece of history.” Vadnais said the board will solicit feedback from residents about what should be done with the site once the building is demolished. A playground or a community garden are possibilities.

Rehoboth Planning Board Changes

By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen appointed Leonard Mills to fill a vacancy on the town’s Planning Board at their August 2 meeting. The vote was 4-1. Chairman Skip Vadnais, Michael Deignan, George Solas, and Dave Perry voted in favor with Jim Muri in opposition. “I am thoroughly disgusted,” Muri told Vadnais after the vote. “We are interfering with another board’s purview. (The Planning Board) should be able to select their own members. This was a hit job from the start to finish.” “You need to go home and read your bylaws,” Vadnais replied before Muri left the meeting. Mills and Lynn Ferreira had been interviewed by both boards. Mills won 5 votes from members of both boards. Ferreira won 4 votes. Planning Board member Ed Bertozzi said Ferreira was “the better candidate” due to her experience as an associate member. Mills pledged to follow the town bylaws. Selectman Michael Deignan was “disappointed” by Muri’s statements about the vote. “The reason why it concerns me is because it impugns the reputation of this board as a whole,” Deignan said.

August 2021 The Reporter “It impugns my reputation and the ethics of myself. I take my role here very seriously as I know all of us do and we try to act in the best interest of the town at all times.” The Planning Board had voted 4-1 to approve the solar farm project at 90 Pond Street. The property is owned by the Boy Scouts. Patricia Vadnais, the wife of Skip Vadnais, resigned last month following the vote. “I feel that the will of our townspeople are blatantly being disregarded,” Vadnais wrote in a letter to the board. “I truly love the town,” Vadnais continued. However, I feel I am just wasting my time since many of the decisions that are made are not upheld to the letter of our town’s bylaws. Town Planner Daniel Roach said the proposed project would be situated on two different parcels of land with a combined area of 38.5 acres. The project will consist of a 3.3 megawatt solar facility, 3 stormwater management basins, 2 access drives, fencing, and associated support equipment. Some residents have complained about the solar farm, stating the removal of trees would have a detrimental impact on their neighborhood. Selectmen said they do not have the authority to interfere in the Planning Board’s decision making. “I’m not aware of any inappropriate voting that had taken place,” said Selectman Jim Muri, who had attended several Planning Board meetings. “We tried to intervene. We approached the Boy Scouts with an alternative. The Boy Scouts weren’t interested in selling the land. They made a deal with the devil,” Deignan said. Rehoboth has four solar farms, which are located at 124 Bay State Road, Barney Avenue, Summer Street, and Tremont Street. During the last fiscal year, the farms brought in over $138,000 in revenues for the town, according to the town treasurer’s office.

State Relinquishes Oversight of Dighton-Rehoboth School District

By Joe Siegel The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has relinquished fiscal oversight of the DightonRehoboth Regional School District as of July 1. Voters in Dighton and Rehoboth approved the 2022 fiscal year budget at their spring town meetings. “It was certainly gratifying to know that for FY ‘21-‘22 that both towns approved of the administration’s budget and the regional school districts assessment without DESE stepping in,” said Dighton-Rehoboth Superintendent Anthony Azar. “The district continues to provide academic and athletic opportunities to our students and I am personally proud of the students, families and staff for all of their extraordinary efforts especially during a pandemic.” DESE assumed control over the district’s finances in December 2019 when the two member towns were unable to approve a budget for the 2020 fiscal year. At the time, the school committee alleged the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee had underfunded the 2020 budget. “The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee are not being realistic to attempt to force the School Committee’s acceptance of a negative one percent budget and $690,000 in cuts from the current 1/12 budget,” chairperson Katherine Cooper wrote in a letter to DESE. “As they know, we have always gone into town meeting with a united front,” Azar told the Reporter in 2019. “That unfortunately crumbled pretty quickly due to the town warrant being written by the Rehoboth (Board of Selectmen) and the Finance Committee not providing the town voters a chance to vote on our assessment number to the district. More importantly the wording of the town warrant was disingenuous in that it painted the school district as one that was seeking another override. This wording of the town warrant absolutely scared voters into thinking taxes would be increased.”

In a letter to DESE, Rehoboth Selectmen Chairman Gerry Schwall had cited “the ever-increasing and unsustainable financial demands” from the school district.

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By Joe Siegel The Rehoboth Finance Committee has a new chairperson: Colleen Simpson. Michael Fleming will serve as Vice-chairperson. Sue McBride will serve as Clerk. The committee reorganized at Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Michael Deignan, now a member of the Board, had served as Chairman of the committee for the last 10 years. Mackenzie Morganwick, Simpson, and Fleming will serve on the Advisory Finance Committee for one year terms. The committee will participate in the budget discussions for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. Rachel Smith and Mark Hass were reappointed to the Board of Health for two years. Christopher Cooper, Lenore McKim, and Carol Williams were reappointed to the Community Preservation Committee. Beverly A. Baker was reappointed to the Cemetery Commission for a three year term. Ron Whittemore, Suzanne Laverdiere, Robert Lambe, and Cornelius Harrington were reappointed to the Council on Aging Board. Lisa Milich was reappointed to the Cultural Council.

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A Summer for the Birds

Now the Audubon Society and other bird experts are telling us we should take down hummingbird feeders due to a disease that’s killing birds. I had read that people were urged to take down their songbird feeders, the seed-dispensing kind, due to a deadly bird disease spreading wherever songbirds congregate. Great, now birds have their own epidemic, though this is not related to the corona virus. Songbird populations have already been in steep decline, due to habitat loss and so forth, so this is worrisome, though I haven’t seen any dead birds (yet). I’m not a very astute bird watcher, but I do enjoy seeing them out in the yard and hearing their songs. I don’t put up a sunflowerseed type feeder in the warmer months anyway, figuring that surely there is enough food in nature for birds to eat this time of year. But I have always enjoyed visits from our little hummer friends and marveled at their migration patterns. They are such fun to watch. It’s discouraging to read such avian news just when the dreaded Delta variant is growing by leaps and bounds in humans, though it is much worse other places than New England, thanks to our higher vaccination rates. At first I thought the phrase “Delta Variant” sounded like one of those scary thrillers, like Michael Crichton’s “The Andromeda Strain”, but I’ve never enjoyed books about disasters, real or imagined. Isn’t real life scary enough? I don’t understand how people who are anti-vaccine can NOT be scared by what’s out there, especially now that it’s in an even more contagious form than the original virus. I’ve read that people in general are poor at risk assessment, that is, they might worry about lightning strikes or shark attacks more than highway driving, which is statistically a much more common danger. Yes, the virus poses a real risk and the more it spreads, the harder it will be to control and the further setbacks we’ll all have to face. To imagine what it would be like with no vaccines you have only to look at places like India where hospitals have not been able to handle the vast number of very sick patients and many people have died who might have otherwise been saved. This is exactly the grim scenario that American doctors and healthcare workers have been trying to avoid for the past year and a half. I really feel for everyone in the medical profession who must be suffering from burnout at this point. Also I find it ironic that the word freedom is tossed around so much on this subject. For me, freedom describes how I felt after I got the second vaccine shot, freedom from the worst of the fear and anxiety for my own safety. And if I should need a booster shot, I’ll get one. For added safety, I’ll be wearing a mask again when with groups of people indoors. Those of us of a certain age remember standing in line for the new polio vaccine in the 1950’s and how relieved everyone was to have an effective weapon against this childhood scourge. (I also remember how we kids were relieved when the booster dose came in the form of a sugar cube, not an injection.) Those were the days. Now for a change of depressing topics, how about our wacky weather this summer? I kind of like the occasional cool and rainy summer day (I hate heat and humidity), but July was too soggy even for me. Then there’s the bumper crop of mosquitoes. Haven’t we all wished we could send all this rain out west where it is badly needed? What a disaster the droughts and wildfires are, so terrible that the smoke from the fires blew all the way to the Atlantic and made for some very unpleasant bad air quality days around here. But in the middle of all this, we’ve seen a few perfect summer days – sunny, dry, in the 70’s with a soft breeze. These always seem rare and they are certainly to be appreciated, especially in these stressful times. May we see more of these blue sky days before summer’s over.

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The Reporter August 2021

The Seekonk Scene The Clerk’s Corner It’s August and Halloween decorations are already appearing on retailer shelves. A little spooky! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather and squeezing in as many beach and barbeque moments as they can before September rolls around. At the Annual Town Meeting June 7, 2021, the Town voted with a 2/3 majority to Florice Craig go to ballot to appropriate $2,700,000.00 to fund the construction and renovation of the Seekonk Connolly Field and the Mooney Track. The date for the Special Town Election is August 30, 2021, 7am to 8pm at the Seekonk Senior High School 261 Arcade Ave.

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The last day to register to vote for this election will be August 11, 2021. If you are going to be away or can’t make the election, please apply for an Absentee Voting Ballot. To receive a ballot, you must first fill out an application. The application is on the Town Clerk Page of the Town of Seekonk Website, under the heading “Downloadable Forms”. Please print the form, fill it out and either drop if off in the drop-box outside Town Hall, bring it into the Town Clerk’s office, or mail it to Attn: Town Clerk, 100 Peck St. Seekonk, MA 02771. For all voter information please do not hesitate to call us at: 508-3362920 and we will be glad to help you. The Ballot question will read: “ Shall the Town of Seekonk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and onehalf, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the construction and renovation of the Seekonk Connolly Field and Mooney Track, including furnishings and equipment, which project costs shall include, but not be limited to, demolition, landscaping, paving, utility and other site improvements related to the project, associated architectural, engineering and other professional and legal expenses and fees, and all other costs incidental or related thereto? Yes or No The first day back to school is Wednesday September 1, 2021. Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday September 6th all schools and Town offices will be closed for the holiday. Have a wonderful month 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.

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September 18th 11:00 - 4:00 at the Seekonk Library

In 1636 Samuel Newman and his congregation made their way the 40 miles from the Plymouth Plantations into the vast new world to begin a distant settlement called Seaconcke. We are celebrating the history, culture and creative spirit that is Seekonk. We’ve got food, live music, art, storytelling, activities for kids and seniors. Don’t miss this chance to Honk if you Love the Konk!

Seekonk Animal Shelter News

Rhonda is a 5 ½ year old spayed female. She is up to date on vaccines and Heartworm tested. As you can see, she is a fullfigured gal who would love to have family to walk off her pounds. Rhonda was surrendered by her family when they split up and moved. They were unable to take her to where they moved to. Rhonda loves people, but must be only pet and no small children due to her size. Looking for a home with experience with large breeds. If you are interested in meeting Rhonda, please visit her at the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St, or call us at 508-336-6663 Rhonda for more information.

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“The Show Must Go Online” Musical Raises Food for Doorways

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L to R: Zoe, Owen and Evie Graf dropping off food donations to Doorways. The donations were raised by the Aitken-Martin School musical production. Aitken and Martin School students collaborated to present a spring musical “The Show Must Go Online” – a completely online musical production directed by virtual learning teacher Michele Graf. Last year’s spring 2020 planned production had been “Covidcancelled”, and this show was an opportunity for the young performers to stretch their wings and participate in a fun activity. The group – actors and directors – jointly decided to charge admission to the virtual production in the form of food donations to Doorways food pantry. The show was a huge success, and the actors collected several shopping carts full of food for the Doorways food pantry. The volunteers and clients of Doorways would like to thank the cast the show for their support. continued on next page...

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The Reporter August 2021 In late June, Doorways finally was able to re-introduce indoor shopping after a break of fifteen months. “With indoor shopping, food donations are more important than ever” said Diane Fox, food buyer for Doorways. “Food donations bring variety, and variety adds a lot of value to the indoor shopping experience.” Food donations can be dropped off to Doorways on Saturdays between 8:00 and 10:00 at the North School (2 North Street) in Seekonk. Donations to Doorways can also be sent to PO Box 295, Seekonk, MA 02771. As always, thank you for your support.

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The Town of Seekonk seeks qualified applicants to serve as Kennel Worker. This is a non-union, full-time, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible position with a salary of $15.00 per hour. The Kennel Worker will work under the general direction of the Animal Control Officers. The position is responsible for providing food and water, Community medications, minimal grooming, and exercise to various types of animals, including cleaning of the facility, while maintaining proper disease control protocols. Duties also include but are not limited to the assistance with animal adoptions, basic janitorial and some clerical duties. The position also performs all other related work as required by the Animal Control Officers. This position functions as a part of the overall Animal Control team to ensure effective and efficient operations and wellbeing of animals in the care, custody, and control of the Town. This position is scheduled fulltime, the current schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 7:00AM – 3:00PM daily, the schedule may be subject to change. Candidate must be able to work some holidays, overtime as needed and be flexible with schedule changes and short notice requests. The Town of Seekonk requires a physical exam, drug screen and CORI check post-offer. A complete job description is attached and an employment application can be obtained at http://www.seekonk-ma. gov/administration/pages/employmentopportunities Qualified individuals should send a completed application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources, 100 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA 02771

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Rave Out as Seekonk Fire Chief

By Joe Siegel David Rave is out as the town’s Fire Chief, following the dismissal of domestic assault charges last week in Warwick District Court. “The Board of Selectmen voted to rescind the appointment of David Rave as Fire Chief effective July 23rd, following a disciplinary hearing that was held on July 21st,” Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said in a statement. Rave, 53, was arrested June 18 at his Cranston home. He was ordered held on

August 2021 The Reporter a $1000 personal recognizance. Rave had been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest. Rave began working for the town last August following the retirement of former Chief Michael Healy, who is currently a member of the Board of Selectmen. In 2019, selectmen had hired a consulting firm to screen candidates. Public Safety Consultants, LLC of Pocasset were paid $11,900 each for the police and fire departments. Cadime declined to comment on the search to replace Rave.

Seekonk School Chief Earns High Marks on Evaluation By Joe Siegel

Superintendent Rich Drolet has won the praise of the Seekonk School Committee for his job performance during the past year. Each committee member contributed to the evaluation. Drolet was graded proficient on instructional leadership, management and operations, family and community engagement, and professional culture. “The overall score is proficient and that is what we will be submitting to the state,” Committee Chair Superintendent Rich Drolet Kim Sluter said Monday. “The 2020-21 school year marks one year of the most challenging school years on record,” Sluter noted. “Dr. Drolet has demonstrated that he is well-prepared to manage a variety of crises and the Covid-19 pandemic created adverse conditions for even the most experienced school superintendent. Dr. Drolet was able to stay focused when faced with this evolving emergency situation. Dr. Drolet brings transparency and impeccable honesty to each conversation and his key strength of empathy coupled with his exemplary work ethic served him well during this time. We were able to modify goals based on the changing situation.” Prior to joining the district in 2018, Drolet had been the director of curriculum for Uxbridge Public Schools. He has a doctorate in education leadership from Johnson & Wales University and served as North Cumberland Middle School (in Cumberland, RI) principal for five years, following two years as assistant principal. Drolet also served as an assistant principal in Berkley, Mass., and as a math teacher in Natick.

Seekonk Selectmen Outraged by ZBA Resignation Threats

By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen voted Wednesday to reappoint Gary Sagar to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Two members of the Zoning Board had threatened to resign if Sagar was not reappointed. Selectman David Andrade called the members’ ultimatum “completely unacceptable.” “This is our appointment,” Andrade continued. “We never said we were going to not appoint (Sagar). We simply wanted to have a discussion.” “You’re trying to hold the town hostage,” Chairman Justin Sullivan said to Sagar, who said he never “solicited” any of the Zoning Board members to resign on his behalf. Sullivan had received

messages from residents who were concerned about a building project Sagar has planned for the north end of town. “There is nothing personal here,” Sullivan said, noting there could be the perception of a conflict of interest if Sagar remained on the board. “I have residents who are reaching out to me with a deep concern of somebody who has been sitting on the (ZBA) for 20 years.” “I made myself available to everyone,” Sagar noted, adding he had obtained approval for the project from the Planning Board and had also appeared before the Conservation Commission. Sagar, a former selectman, explained “residents didn’t educate themselves on the process.” Zoning Board Chairman Keith Rondeau thanked the board for reappointing Sagar, who Rondeau said “has a really good record in town.” Town Administrator Shawn Cadime, who recommended Sagar’s reappointment, said he was “extremely disappointed in how the process played out.” Cadime said the board of selectmen would “need to have a dialogue” with other boards to avoid a repeat of the turmoil in the future.

The Reporter August 2021

Seekonk Kiwanis 26th Annual

Taste of the Towns Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

6 to 9 p.m. The Grand Rose Ballroom Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue (route 114A), Seekonk

Participating restaurants will be offering samples of their menus

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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EVENTS The Friends of the Palmer River Paddle on The Palmer River! August 14th

The Friends of the Palmer River on August 14 is hosting their first ever paddle on the Palmer River! Participants will have a chance to paddle, kayak, and canoe the river and see its diverse ecosystem, with opportunities to see native plant and animal species up close. Participants will meet at the mouth of the Barneyville River at Old Providence Street in Swansea. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., and life jackets are required. Interested parties should contact Rob at 508-252-6288 or otterob@yahoo.com, with the number of participants and boats. All ability levels are welcome to participate.

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CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS August Outdoor Worship at Newman UCC

As more and more people are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and the world is “re-opening,” Newman UCC is blending its worship experiences in a hybrid experience. On Sunday, August 22, Newman UCC will again be holding an outdoor worship service… and you are invited to join us. We gather at 10:00am for worship and all are truly welcome! Worship will also be live streamed on our YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/ newmanucc Our COVID Task Force and church leadership have agreed to a variety of protocols with the intent of keeping participants as safe as possible when we gather. These protocols may be found on our website at newmanucc.org/worship. Worship will also be live-streamed to our YouTube challenge (youtube.com/newmanucc) for those unable to attend in person. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742.

Seekonk Congregational Church in Person Sunday Services

Seekonk Congregational Church UCC is open for in-person services Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Masks are optional if you have been vaccinated. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome.

Memorial Baptist Church News

BRAD WHITE will be bringing his vocal, saxophone and piano artistry to Memorial Baptist Church, 340 Central Avenue, Seekonk, MA on September 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Brad (formerly of the James Blackwood Quartet) will feature a wide array of Christian music from Hymns to Southern Gospel Quartet to Praise and Worship (also some patriotic songs.) His ministry has taken him to all 50 states, all 10 Canadian provinces and 63 countries. It promises to be an evening to remember. Pastor Delphain Demosthenes invites you to share in this special event. The church is located at 340 Central Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771 A free will offering will be taken. For more information please call Ann DeAmaral @ 508 336-7023

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Rehoboth Congregational Church 300th Anniversary August News

Save the date for the Rehoboth Congregational Church 300th Celebration at the Gazebo at Redway Plain on Route 44 to be held on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There will be entertainment, games, history, picnicking, food and much more. Bring chairs and/or blankets. All are welcome. A Historic Tour is planned for October 17th for all ages with indepth presentations at several sites. Also, members of the church and community will be asked to participate in a video over the next couple of months to talk about their memories of the church and its people. It will be shown in the fall and become part of a time capsule to be buried on the church grounds. There will be more information on the Church website www. rehobothcongregational.org/300th.

RCC History Moment

In 1906 the Church was raised to add a basement for offices and function rooms. The stained-glass windows were also installed that year. They were donated by Leonard Carpenter Bliss and the Goff, Bowen and Horton families. They were created in Phipps Studio in Boston and the artist had worked at Tiffany Studios. A pipe organ was installed in the Narthex in 1910. A hand pump was used until 1928 when it was replaced by an electric blower. In 1950 the organ was rebuilt and electrified. Over the years since it has been renovated, updated and computerized.

Rehoboth Congregational Church News

Worship with the Rehoboth Congregational Church on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM!

Join members and friends of RCC for a wonderful blend of traditional worship with new ideas. Come to explore your faith, be part of an authentic community and find ways to give back. If you aren’t comfortable joining us in-person yet, that’s okay! All of our services are livestreamed. For more information on worship and livestreaming, visit our website – www.rehobothcongregational. org/worship. Masks are currently required inside the building. For more information on covid protocol, visit our website – www.rehobothcongregational.org/reopening.

The Rehoboth Congregational Church Collects Over 400 Cases of Bottled Water for Local Organization Serving Individuals in Need

The RCC Missions Committee exceeded its goal of collecting 300 cases of bottled water during the month of July (a nod to the church’s 300th anniversary celebration). A large majority of the water has been donated to We’re Just People, an organization that serves meals to individuals experiencing homelessness in Providence. Water has also been donated to the Rehoboth Food Pantry, the Rehoboth Council on Aging, the Taunton Area Community Table and the McAuley House. RCC would like to thank everyone in the community for their support of this collection!

Rehoboth Congregational Church Missions Committee collecting Bug spray and Sunscreen

The Rehoboth Congregational Church Missions Committee will be collecting Bug spray and Sunscreen for the month of August. Donations can be dropped off at the Church in the Narthex or at the stair to fellowship hall. All items collected will be distributed to the Rehoboth Food Pantry - TACT of Taunton - McAulley house of Providence and We’re Just people of Pawtucket / Providence.

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Club News & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rehoboth Lions Club News

Rehoboth Lions Fin. Com. and Board Meetings were @ President’s Home, July 7/21/21 Board Meeting – The Board recommended the Finance Committees’ Budget Proposal

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Rehoboth Lions Club – Officers 2021-2022

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Rehoboth Anawan August News

Hi all!! The Anawan Lions are off to another great year with our new President Lisa Halajko and her officers! We have a Food Truck scheduled to come to Redway Plain on August 15th “Tazz’s Chicken and Pulled Pork BBQ.” $20.00 pp, either chicken or pulled pork with all the fixin’s. Tickets are required prior to event. Contact Kathy @ 508-208-9748, Nadene 508-822-4146 or Janice 508-612-7418. Meals are available for pickup starting at 4pm. This is our first fundraiser for the year, hope to see you there! There will be a concert that night also at the Gazebo starting at 5pm. So bring your appetite, chairs or blankets for an enjoyable evening at the Gazebo. Meals will be available even if it is raining. Just come by to pick it up!! We are also planning another White Cane Day on Saturday September 18 at both the DD’s in town. Please see us when you are going for your DD run… We are thankful to be getting back together after this long past year; we hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Rehoboth Anawan Lions We Serve

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Chicken BBQ on Saturday, August 21st

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Rehoboth Lions Golf Tournament is BACK!

We took a “mulligan” for the 2020 golf tournament, but we are back for 2021. This will be the 32nd annual tournament with all proceeds going to Massachusetts Lions Eye Research. This year’s tournament will be on Saturday, October 23 at Swansea CC. It will be an 11AM shotgun start with a “Bramble” format. In this format you take the best drive of your foursome then every player plays their own ball to the end of the hold. Best wo scores on each hole are counted. Lots of cash prizes, a hole in one car, special cash drawing, and a super BarBQ pork and chicken dinner to conclude. Contact information, Bill Cute (508-252-9435) Ray Medeiros (508-496-0171), Mike Ursillo (508-252-3119), , Ray Olivier (508-493-2796), or Arthur Almeida ( 508 212 4697.

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Hello everybody. These past few months in 2021 have been an exciting time for the members of the Seekonk Lions Club. Breaking out after the Covid lockdown, we were up and running in April with the 9th Annual Doug Allan memorial fishing Tournament having 70 contestants battle it out at the Old Grist Mill Pond. In May, The Seekonk Lions teamed up with the East Providence/ Seekonk Rotary Club and held our 29th annual golf tournament at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford RI. It was a beautiful day as thousands of dollars were raised for each organization. The Lions also ran a successful membership drive welcoming individuals from our local area willing to volunteer their time to the Lion motto that “WE SERVE” raising money for noble causes in our community. Last but not least, June’s annual meeting brought in a new set of officers, the swearing in of our newest members, and a $15,000 donation presented by president Gary Sagar to District Governor Sandra Fife to the Mass Lions Eye Research Fund. Not many clubs were able to accomplish this and DG Fife was most grateful! Looking ahead, the Seekonk Lions club will be bringing back our world famous clam boils in September. Plans are in place for an Octoberfest fundraiser! All this with our newest Facebook page! So, enjoy the summer and we look forward to seeing our old and new friends working together for a successful Lionistic year at the Seekonk Lions Club!

Hornbine School Museum Open Houses

The Hornbine School Museum will be open on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month during August and September from 2 – 4 P.M. unless we have to close because of repairs. Look on Facebook (Search for Hornbine School Museum) for updates. Young visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to write on slates with a slate pencil. We have several large wall slate boards that were installed during the 1920s. We also have a large slate board on display that came from the “Oak Swamp School”, a Rehoboth one room school which no longer exists. But, by far, our most interesting “Black Board” is at the front of the building the size of a 3’ by 8’ sheet of plywood. This black board is NOT a sheet of plywood and it is NOT made from slate. It is actually one wide plank of wood painted black! The plank was used for instruction with chalk during the 19th and 20th centuries. During the mid to late 20th century, a new form of chalk board came into use. They were sheets of plywood painted green. In the 21st century, white boards came into use. They are made from a white plastic and markers, rather than chalk, are used to write on them. Now, many schools have “screens” used with computers for instruction. Come visit us at 144 Hornbine Road and see many other interesting instructional materials.

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contributed by Susan Cady After the late 1800s, if you were to travel along Warren Ave. (then Read https://sites.google.com/view/EPVMER2021 for names of known as Bristol Road) from Pawtucket Ave. to Seekonk, MA, you EP veterans with individual war memorials. A book with short biogwould have passed the Horton Brother’s dairy farm on your left. raphies is being written about them. Learn more about volunteers In 1958, this land was owned by 3 Wood Horton families. The land needed (ex. to direct traffic in parking lot, live trumpet players of was taken by eminent domain to construct the EP Expressway. Taps or tape recording is needed) for this special Nov. 6th Veterans’ One of the dairy barns was sold and moved. Where is the barn Day celebration. Watch the “Tribute to EP WWII Veterans” at the located now? end of this webpage. On the south side of Warren Ave., land near today’s RIDOT highway facility, to the rocks by Hatton Dr., Evergreen Drive, extending back to RISHO Ave., Hemingway Drive, and Amaral St. was McCormick’s quarry. In the 1920s, primitive horsetail calamite plant fossils were found here. (Some are on display in the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History.) McCormick’s quarry was the source of rocks and gravel used the build the cobble stone roads throughout EP, RI, and New England. In 1929-1930, McCormick’s company helped build today’s south side arches of the Washington Bridge over the Seekonk River. After the business closed, the old quarry was a popular swimming hole. In the 1950s, it was filled in to create the East Shore Expressway (ESE). The ESE connects the EP Expressway (I-195) to the Wampanoag Trail (Route 114). This road serves as an evacuation route for cities and towns on low lying flood zone land at or below sea level in south eastern RI. As you drive this road through Bristol, Warren, towards E. Providence, you will see evacuation route signs. Where is the evacuation shelter? In 1959, the south bound bridge over Warren Ave. from the EP Expressway to the ESE was named the McCormick Quarry bridge. The one-way span over Route 195 from the ESE was named the Horton Farm bridge. Today when driving on I-195 from MA to E. Prov., a sailboat mural on the southeastern foundation of this span welcomes travelers to the Ocean State. Termite & Pest Services In 1961, these bridges were named for WWII veterans Gustaf Soderlund, Andrew Martin, James Garvin, and Charles Storm Jr., Woodboring Inspections respectively. The north bound bridge over Warren Ave. leaving the Residential • Commercial ESE was named for WWII veterans Clifford Jackson and Gordon Reid. The bridge memorial signs have been missing for over 40 years. Soon new memorial bridge signs shall appear. Not Valid With Any Other Offer Held up on wooden blocks since the 1970s, the recent 20162019 replacement of these bridge foundations and roadways was completed ahead of schedule using new construction techniques. To date, 13 of the 14 original bridges on the EP Veterans Memorial Expressway (EPVME) have been replaced.

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Documenting names so their military service is not forgotten, the deadline for correcting and submitting names of past and present E. Prov. residents who are veterans and members of the military is Aug. 30. Names of EP residents (EP, Rumford, Riverside) who served in any war, any time before or after a war, in peacetime, and any reserves event since WWII or are active duty serving now in the military and reserves, who were KIA or came home alive, can be submitted. Non-EP residents (ex. Seekonk) who attended E P High School are included. Minimal info needed “in memory of (dead) “ or “in honor of (alive)” last name, rank, first name, middle name or initial, war or name of the military event served in (or years, country), and service branch. Include KIA, POW, MIA, active duty, National Guard, etc. Optional: awards, medals, job description, etc. Ex. in memory of Carlton, Lt. Donald E., WWI, Army. If not known, state “unknown rank” or “unknown branch”. If desired, you may ask to have your name removed. Email to epvme@hotmail.com You will receive an emailed confirmation. This virtual EP Military Service Honor Roll is posted at ephist. org under “City Wide Project”. These honor roll names will appear in another veterans’ tribute visual presentation. This detailed documentation of names (with no email or contact info) will be presented to the City of E. Prov. during the Nov. 6th ceremony of the 60th anniversary re-dedication of the EP Expressway for all EP Veterans. Ceremony, parade, meet and salute, 1-3 pm at Pierce Field.

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Local Resident Receives Degree from UT Martin

Martin, Tenn. – A Bristol County resident was among students who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during spring commencement ceremonies held May 7 and May 8, 2021. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UT Martin hosted four in-person commencements to promote safety for graduates and their families while recognizing the class of spring 2021’s accomplishments. Each commencement was livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube for those unable to attend. The student receiving an undergraduate degree was: Abigail Page Hopkins of Seekonk.

Rehoboth Resident inducted into Honor Society for First-Year Success

Manchester, NH - Saint Anselm College student Ashley Damon of Rehoboth, MA, a Nursing major in the class of 2024, has been accepted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for first-year success, for the 2020-2021 academic year. To be eligible for invitation, students must be enrolled full-time at an institution with an active chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and have a 3.5 grade point average or higher in their first semester or first year.

UW-Madison Announces 2021 Spring Graduates

Madison, Wis. (July 23, 221) - Just over 7,600 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 8, including students from your area. Degree recipient from Rehoboth: Meghan Sullivan, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Science, Zoology.

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is excited to announce the official kickoff to the 2021-2022 school year with the first annual Back to Troop Day on Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at GSSNE Council Headquarters at 500 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI. GSSNE welcomes families and girls of all ages to attend. This will not only be a great opportunity to learn more about Girl Scouting and our four pillars—STEAM education, life skills, the outdoors, and entrepreneurship—but families will be able to register their girls for Girl Scouts right before the school year begins. This will also be a great opportunity for the community to contribute towards a worthy cause. Guests will be asked to bring a school supply item(s) to donate towards our “Fill-A-Backpack” council-wide service project. Backpacks will be filled with the donations received by our council staff and donated to Children’s Friend, who serves Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children and families with services like Early Head Start, Head Start, WIC, adoption, foster care, help for families with substance abuse, counseling, assistance for children with developmental delays, and other child welfare and early childhood services. Event details are being finalized but attendees can plan on an exciting day-long event including activities such as; yoga for kids, a food truck, informational tables for parents and volunteer opportunities, a Use Your Resources Wisely free “yard sale”, an appearance from local radio station 92 Pro FM, GSSNE Shop specials, on-site troop set-up/registrations, rock painting, including a rock garden dedication ceremony in honor of the 2020 Girl Scouts, meet and greets with Gold Award Girl Scouts, and a special story time for Daisies. “We are so excited about our first annual Back to Troop Day at GSSNE! It has been a long year for our Girl Scouts who stuck together and did their best to move forward during the pandemic, and we want to not only celebrate their resiliency, but also take some time to welcome back girls and families who were not able to participate last year and just have FUN! There will also be plenty of opportunity for those who aren’t quite sure what Girl Scouts is all about to come and hang out with us, learn more about the Girl Scout movement and leave as an official member. We can’t wait to see everyone there!”, said Jordan Donofrio, Senior Manager, Membership Systems & Recruitment.

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Sweet Ideas for Easy Back-to-School Breakfasts

(Family Features) A healthy breakfast can give your student a boost that lasts all day long. Mornings tend to be rushed, but it’s still possible to prepare easy breakfasts that power little learners throughout the school day. Fresh fruit is a breakfast staple, and a nutritious option like watermelon is a sweet way to satisfy hunger (and thirst). As a refreshing ingredient or standalone treat, watermelon includes just 80 calories and no fat. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C (25%) and because it’s made of 92% water, it’s a flavorful way to encourage kids to start a busy day well hydrated. A bowl of watermelon cut into cubes, balls or fun shapes is a winning idea, but you can also think outside the rind with these ways to give watermelon a place at your breakfast table: * Top a grain-based cereal like corn flakes or oatmeal with bite-size bits. * Make Watermelon Donuts for a grab-and-go delight, perfect on hectic mornings. * Freeze cubes overnight and use them in place of ice with your favorite smoothie ingredients. * Put a twist on a breakfast favorite with these Watermelon Oat Flour Waffles. * Add a layer of oat crumble to a bowl of watermelon balls for a savory, satisfying treat. Get in a school morning groove with more easy breakfast ideas at watermelon.org.

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Angels’ Care Closet, Inc. to Host Back-to-School Event for Seekonk Students

Angels’ Care Closet is hosting our annual Back-to-School event where children can select their own back-to-school clothes, grade-level school supplies, toiletries, and other needs free of charge. This event is open to Seekonk residents who receive free or reduced school lunch, are clients of Doorways or Seekonk Human Services, a DCF foster family, or referral by a Seekonk school or organization. The anticipated scheduled appointments will be August 14th-August 21st and will be at the Angels’ Care Closet storefront location at 28 Olney Street Unit 28b Seekonk, MA. You must be registered and be assigned an appointment to participate. The registration form is online at https://forms.gle/ZqfKGYESubt9C3Ct6 , also located on our Facebook page Angels’ Care Closet, or by email angelscarecloset@gmail.com. If you have additional questions, please call 508-557-0856 and leave a voicemail and we will get back to you. If you would like to donate school supplies, toiletries, or make a monetary donation, please contact the email or phone listed above. Donations are also accepted via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/angelscarecloset via Venmo @Melissa-MillerEmerson, or check or cash at the storefront location Tuesday or Thursday 6-8 pm, or Saturday 10-2. Donations can also be mailed to 42 Pershing Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771.

Seekonk Public Schools Reminds Community Members of Mosquito Bite Prevention Tips

Seekonk — With more people enjoying the outdoors during the summer months, Superintendent Rich Drolet, on behalf of Seekonk Public Schools, wishes to remind community members of important safety tips to prevent mosquito bites and avoid mosquitoborne diseases. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, mosquito bites in the National & International state typically result in skin irritation and itching. However, serious diseases including West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are also spread by mosquitoes in rare instances. These viruses can cause illness ranging from a mild fever to more serious disease like encephalitis or meningitis. The DPH reports that since EEE was first detected in the state in 1938, there have been approximately 115 cases, with the majority of cases having been from Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk counties. The most recent outbreak, which began in 2019, included 12 cases with six fatalities, and the outbreak continued into 2020 with five cases resulting in one fatality. West Nile virus was first detected in the United States in 1999. Since the majority of those exposed to West Nile virus have no symptoms, it’s difficult to identify exactly how many people have been infected. Only those who develop severe illnesses with West Nile virus are often reported. Between 2011 and 2020, there have been 148 cases of West Nile 345 Taunton Ave, E. Providence RI virus across the state with seven fatalities. DPH has reported that a mosquito tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year in Medford and Boston. Seekonk Public Schools wishes to share the following tips from the CDC, which can be used to prevent mosquito and mosquito bites from occurring: • Utilize insect repellents that are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and have one of the following active ingredients: DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone. • Reapply insect repellent as directed and follow instructions outlined on the label of the product you are using. Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, • Apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second. Jazz, Pointe, Competition • Do not apply insect repellent on the skin beneath clothing. • Consider buying permethrin-treated clothing and gear, or Team Classes using permethrin to treat your clothing and gear. Do not use permethrin products directly on skin. pen ouse • Wear long sleeved shirts and pants. at Studio Thursday, • Use an indoor insect fogger or indoor insect spray to kill mosquitoes and treat areas where they rest. Always follow Aug 19th at 5:30 label instructions. Free Demo Class • To prevent mosquito bites when traveling overseas choose a for ages 3-5yrs at 6:00 hotel or lodging with air conditioning or screens on windows and doors, or sleep under a mosquito bed net if you are Please email to pre register ~ Aliciasdancestudio@yahoo.com outside or in a room that does not have screens. 224 Winthrop Street • Rt. 44 Rehoboth (Across from Dunkin’ Donuts) • Parents, guardians and caregivers of babies and children are advised: (508) 252-1245 • www.aliciasdancestudio.net

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St. Mary Academy – Bay View Releases Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

East Providence, RI – St. Mary Academy – Bay View, a leader in all-girls education since 1874, is proud to announce its 2020–21 Fourth Quarter Honor Roll. The Bay View Academy community recognizes those students who demonstrate above average scholastic achievement on a quarterly basis via the Honor Roll. A student in grade six through twelve who achieves all A’s for the quarter grading period is given the “highest honor.” A student who achieves A’s and B’s for the quarter grading period is recognized with “honor.” The following is the list of students who achieved placement on the Bay View Academy Honor Roll for the fourth quarter of the 2020 - 21 school year, sorted by state, city/town, grade and honor level.

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Pictured: L to R Senator Feeney, Representative Howitt, Ryan Bomes, Ava Randall and Lt. Randy Larrivee. On July 26 Ryan and Ava were honored at the Selectmen’s meeting and by the State, for winning at the State and County level in the statewide fire safety poster contest. Their posters will be published in a calendar for 2022 that will be distributed throughout RI and MA.

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From the State House Representative Howitt Supports Enactment of Chapter 90 Bond Bill

Will provide Seekonk with $581,287 in road and bridge funding; Rehoboth with $611,600 in road and bridge funding

Boston – The House and Senate recently finalized a Chapter 90 bond bill that will provide Seekonk with $581,287, along with Rehoboth receiving $611,600 in road and bridge funding for Fiscal Year 2022, according to State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk). Representative Howitt said that in addition to providing for $200 million in statewide Chapter 90 spending, the bond bill authorizes $150 million in additional funding for six transit-related municipal grant programs. The final bill – which combines elements of two earlier versions of the bill that passed the House of Representatives on June 22 and the Senate on July 1 – was enacted on July 15 by a vote of 160-0 in the House and 40-0 in the Senate. Representative Howitt said the bond authorization will help cities and towns pay for their local transportation infrastructure priorities and will provide additional financial support for municipalities by expanding six state grant programs. Specifically, the bill increases funding for the municipal small bridge grant program – which helps fund construction, repairs and improvements for non-federally aided bridges – from $70 million to $95 million. It also doubles funding from $25 million to $50 million for a program to assist municipalities and regional transit authorities with the purchase of electric vehicles and charging stations, and for grant programs to help municipalities: • address localized, operationally influenced bottlenecks that negatively impact traffic flow; • implement transit-supportive infrastructure, such as dedicated bus lanes and signal prioritization; • prioritize and enhance mass transit by bus; and • increase access to mass transit and commuter rail stations. The final bill also retains language previously inserted by the House that stipulates funds received through the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund may “be used for maintenance or pay-go funded building of transportation infrastructure, including roads.”

Representative Howitt Supports Governor Baker’s Call for Reinstating the State’s Charitable Tax Deduction

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, recently supported Governor Charlie Baker’s proposal to reinstate the state’s charitable tax deduction beginning on January 1, 2022, saying it will fulfill a promise to the state’s voters who overwhelmingly approved the creation of the deduction more than two decades ago. On July 27, Representative Howitt voted to sustain the Governor’s veto of language in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget that calls for delaying the charitable deduction. The effort fell short, however, as the Governor’s veto was overridden by the House of Representatives on a vote of 124-35. A two-thirds vote in the Senate is also required for the override to be successful. Representative Howitt said it is long past time to heed the will of the state’s voters, who approved the creation of the charitable tax deduction by a more than 2-1 margin on the November 2000 state ballot. The ballot question was passed with over 1.8 million voters in favor and just 714,884 opposed, representing a margin of 67.1%-26.15%. In his veto message, Governor Baker said any further delays in reinstating the deduction are “unnecessary” given that “the Commonwealth’s fiscal situation has improved materially in recent

months, and the Commonwealth is on track to close Fiscal Year 2021 with no transfer out of the Stabilization Fund.” Representative Howitt agreed, saying the deduction will offer savings to taxpayers while also helping nonprofits and other charitable organizations that have been hard-hit by the pandemic better meet the increased demand for their services. continued on next page...

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State Senator Paul R. Feeney Announces New Hires, Updates to His State House Office Staff

Boston, MA – Senator Paul R. Feeney (D-Foxborough) today announced new members of his Senate staff. Feeney won re-election to a third term in November, to represent the Bristol & Norfolk Senate District, and was sworn-in alongside his colleagues by the Governor earlier this year to begin the 192nd session of the Massachusetts Legislature. In the months since the session began, Senator Feeney has brought on a new Chief of Staff, and Legislative / Budget Director, and has promoted a Legislative Aide to the role of Communications Director. Feeney stated, “Public service is an enormous and sacred responsibility that requires dedication, compassion, hard-work, long hours, thick skin and critical thinking. This is a smart, talented and hard-working group of Men and Women and I’m looking forward to all that we will accomplish together on behalf of the people of the Bristol & Norfolk District and across Massachusetts.” • Keith Drucker has been hired to serve in the role of Chief of Staff • Corinne Corcoran has been hired to serve in the role of Legislative & Budget Director • Maya Rabinovitz has been promoted to serve as Communications Director. She was previously a Legislative Aide for Senator Feeney. • William Titus will continue in the role of District Director

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Senator Feeney & his staff will be available to meet with constituents over Zoom for district office hours in the coming weeks. To protect health & safety as well as facilitate ease of access as we continue to recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic and resume to “normal activity,” all constituent meetings will take place by video or over the phone. All meetings are private and one-on-one with the Senator and a member of his staff.

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Meetings will be in 15-minute increments and held over zoom or phone. Please use the link below to schedule your personal meeting. A staff member will follow up with you to confirm and meetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to speak with a member of Senator Feeney’s staff outside of these office hours, please call the Boston office during regular business hours at (617) 722-1222. Visit the following link to select a time to meet with Senator Feeney: https://forms.gle/oWWDSUhxJHdGmY52A

State Senator Paul R. Feeney Announces the Passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 Senate Budget and Adoption of over $500,000 in Amendments “I firmly believe that the state budget represents our collective values as a Commonwealth”

BOSTON, MA – Senator Paul R. Feeney (D-Foxborough) announced the successful passage of a host of amendments he filed during the recent Senate Budget Debate for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 spending package. This budget year was unlike any other. As the Commonwealth and the country strive to Build Back Better from the COVID-19 pandemic, the FY2022 Budget agreed upon by the Massachusetts Senate maintains fiscal responsibility and recommends targeted investments to address emerging needs, safeguard the health and wellness of our most vulnerable populations and ensure our

August 2021 residents can benefit equitably as we recover from the lasting impacts of the pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the many areas where we need to improve our services as a society. I am proud that this budget maintains the fiscal health of the Commonwealth while investing and supporting our residents who need it the most,” stated Senator Feeney. Senator Feeney filed budget amendments which span a range of policy areas, including arts and culture, food insecurity, homelessness and human services, outdoor recreation, mental and behavioral health, as well as funding for local capital improvements. Throughout three long days of debate that each stretched late into the evening, Feeney was successful in passing a majority of his amendments to the spending bill representing both local and statewide spending priorities. The Senate’s version of the FY2022 Budget, including Feeney’s priorities, was adopted Thursday night by a 40 - 0 vote. Senator Feeney successfully secured over $500,000 for local initiatives in the Bristol & Norfolk District and $3.3 million in total funding. In addition to the successful adoption of his local amendments, Feeney was also able to secure support for initiatives with regional and statewide impact, totaling $2.8 million.

Ending Homelessness

Senator Feeney has strongly advocated for greater financial support to combat the ongoing crisis of homelessness in the Bristol & Norfolk District and across the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts State Senate Ways & Means Budget included significant funding for the Home and Healthy for Good Program, totaling $3,890,000. This funding total restores the $1,000,000 cut to this program in the Governor’s initial FY22 House 1 Budget Proposal. The Home and Healthy for Good Program, operated by the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA), is designed to stop homelessness by providing low or no-cost housing to chronically homeless individuals first, instead of relying on over-crowded, emergency congregate-care shelters. “We can end homelessness in the Commonwealth. We just need to make it a priority and act boldly,” said Senator Feeney. “The idea that we need to move away from decades of simply, temporarily sheltering homeless individuals, while offering limited services, in favor of offering permanent and supportive housing with access to physical and behavioral health and other wraparound services can seem radical at first; however, we know that the Housing First model works and can dramatically reduce MassHealth costs as well as additional burdens on our hospitals, emergency departments and public safety departments. Most of all however, I truly believe that this is the morally right way to address chronic homelessness.”

FY22 Budget

“I am extremely proud of this year’s Senate budget,” said Senator Feeney. “Not only is it a bold, balanced, fiscally responsible and well-rounded statement of our values, this budget takes great steps in addressing critical needs in the Commonwealth. It recognizes the importance of substantial and meaningful investments in education, healthcare, housing and substance abuse treatment. Additionally, the annual budget debate gives me an opportunity to advocate strongly on behalf of the people of the Bristol & Norfolk District. I am very pleased that many of my local priorities were adopted. Whether it is our arts and cultural programs, food insecurity, homelessness and human services, outdoor recreation, mental and behavioral health or funding for local capital projects and improvements, the resources allocated in this budget will be put to great use in our communities. I am honored to have the opportunity to advocate for our district and I am proud to work with my district partners in the Senate, Senator Rebecca L. Rausch (D-Needham) and Senator Walter F. Timilty (D-Milton), as well as all the members of our delegation from the House of Representatives, for working together in delivering such critical support for our cities and towns.” For a Full Transcript of these Press Releases, see www.reportertoday.com

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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 contest is open to all photographers, amateur and professionals alike. Photos must be submitted electronically by using the entry form at seekonkpl.org/photo. 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. 9 Finalists will receive a mounted print of their photo. 3 Winners — one for each category below — will have their photo featured prominently in the completed gallery online and receive an Amazon Gift card. Children’s Prize Winner: $25 ~ Teen (13-17) Prize Winner: $25 ~ Adult Prize Winner: $50 Contest submissions may be uploaded at seekonkpl.org/photo between August 1 and August 31, 2021. Questions and inquiries about the photo contest can be emailed to: naturephotos@seekonkpl.org Suggested natural spaces in Seekonk: Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Gammino Pond Cushing Conservation Area Runnins River Trail Edna Martin Wildlife Refuge Seekonk Meadows For information, visit www.seekonkpl.org, email library@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56130.

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Make Your Own Herbal Salve at Osamequin Farm Thursday, August 12 at 6:00 PM

Seekonk, MA – Join farmer and herbalist Emily at Osamequin Farm to tour the Night Garden and learn about the medicinals we can grow in our region. We’ll explore what’s growing, stages of harvest, and discuss processes for making teas, tinctures, salves, and more. We’ll harvest from the garden and each participant will make a salve to take home. This program is for adults only. Space is limited; pre-registration with a SAILS library card is required. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org. This program will be held at Osamequin Farm, 80 Walnut Street, Seekonk, MA. Reminder that COVID Guidelines may still be in place and masks and social distancing may be required. In case of rain, event will be postponed to a later date.

August Book Clubs

This August brings four different book clubs to choose from, something for everyone! You can still sign up for the Adults Summer Reading Club: Tales & Mocktails (ends August 16) for weekly mocktail recipe emails and a final prize drawing for active participants. Titles to borrow and read:

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“a searing Southern story about confronting the difference between the family you’re born into and the family you choose, from the acclaimed author of How to Bury Your Brother.” Publisher note

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Tuesday, August 24 at 10 AM

Many of our businesses are still feeling the strain of COVID closings. Business owners, you are invited to attend the programs in this series to learn how to best connect with customers online. This virtual series is brought to you by the Seekonk Public Library and the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce which covers the Seekonk region. The programs are presented by Google trainer Bryan Cranston and are hosted online. Go to the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org for registration information. These free, educational programs are open to all:

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Nonfiction: The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede Tuesday, August 31 at 6 PM

On 9/11, thirty-eight flights were diverted to a small town in Newfoundland where the citizens welcomed the traumatized travelers with open arms. Register for the discussions and Tales & Mocktails on the library’s website: seekonkpl.org. Call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org for more information.

Let’s Get Letterboxing!

Tuesday, August 17 at 6:00 PM

During this indoor workshop we will learn all about this outdoor hobby, which combines hiking, treasure hunting, orienteering and art. Topics covered will be how to find boxes near you, how to create a new box for others and how to design a personalized rubber stamp. Space is limited so please register in advance on our website. For information, visit seekonkpl.org, email agreil@ seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

Adults Workshop: Lunchbag Art Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 PM

Being creative doesn’t have to involve precious materials and loads of time. Local resident Joe Raez will return to lead you in this follow-along instructional class on drawing characters on paper lunch bags! General shortcuts, tips, and techniques for drawing, a question and answer session, and discussion will also be included. You will be provided a project kit which includes two paper lunch bags, one for follow-along drawing project and one with a hand-drawn character outline to color. Some drawing materials will be available but you should bring your tools of choice: crayons, markers, paint and brushes, etc. Due to materials, instruction and pacing, this program is for adults ONLY. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register in the Events Calendar at www. seekonkpl.org. This program is funded through a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information, contact the Adult Services department by email at library@seekonkpl.org or by phone at 508-336-8230.

Get to Know Granny Squares!

Tuesday, August 24 at 6:00 PM

Learn to make the building block of many crochet projects: the granny square! This in-person program is for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with single, half double and double crochet stitches. The library will provide each participant one skein of yarn and a crochet hook. If you

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Learn how your business can be found online with Google with this explaination of how Google Search works and how you can improve a website’s visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google My Business, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and more.

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In recognition of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, you are invited to this FREE DVD screening at Seekonk Public Library. Register in the library Events Calendar at seekonkpl.org for program updates. This program is free and open to the public. This film is a harrowing recreation of the hijacking of United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. Rated R. Runtime: 115 minutes Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130. For information, visit www.seekonkpl.org or email library@ seekonkpl.org.

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Are those mushrooms you stumbled on outdoors poisonous or perfect for your next meal? You will learn the difference and much more in a hands-on class with Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt, New England’s leading mushroom hunting teachers. This two-hour program will begin by meeting at the Seekonk Meadows sign to walk into the woods for a close look at local fungi in their natural habitats. In case of rain this program will meet in the library’s Large Meeting Room. Pre-registration is required; Register online for the program in the library’s Event Calendar at seekonkpl.org. Call the Adult Services department at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org for more information.

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Programs for Children and Families Tails & Tales Summer Reading Challenge Ongoing through August 21

Registration continues for Tails & Tales, this year’s summer reading challenge. Sign-up then keep track of how much time is spent reading. There are no titles to record, or specific books to read. Kids can read any combination of books, magazines, graphic novels, Sunday comics, eBooks, or audio books. Read anything and everything because it all counts toward the challenge. What’s the challenge? The personal challenge is to read 15 – 20 minutes a day. Children register for the program then log their reading time online to earn virtual badges, take part in interesting activities and earn raffle tickets for a chance to win one of 30+ raffle prizes. Want to simplify? Just log the time spent reading. Why log reading time? The process of logging time encourages children to actively work toward the goal of 15 – 20 minutes per day. Children who log their time are more engaged in the program and can be more self-motivated to read. Why Summer Reading? Summer reading loss often happens when children are not actively reading during the summer months. Studies have shown that children who don’t read over the summer can lose 1-3 months of reading proficiency. Know that summer reading programs are endorsed by principals, teachers, and educators to help combat summer learning loss. It’s free to participate and registering for the program is easy by visiting seekonkpl.beanstack.org Please have your SAILS Library card available when registering. Don’t have a SAILS card? Contact us at childrens@seekonkpl.org or call (508) 336-8230 Tails & Tales is sponsored by Seekonk Public Library, CSLP, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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The Flamingos are Here!

They’re back! Sign your child up for the “Tails & Tales” summer reading challenge and after logging 7 hours of time spent reading, your child will earn their very own lawn flamingo. Once decorated, kids will place their flamingo on their front lawn for everyone to see. Questions? childrens@seekonkpl.org (508) 336-8230 x56140

Summer Storytimes

Friday, August 6, 13 at 10 AM

Join Miss Sharon or Miss Sandie for a weekly Friday storytime held outdoors in Seekonk Meadows. No registration required, just drop by...and bring something to sit on. Held indoors if raining.

Sculpting with Fiber

Wednesday, August 11, 10-11:30 AM

Most of us are familiar with sculpting three dimensional objects with clay, but what about sculpting with wool? In this class for children in grades 3 - 5, we will teach the basics of both wet and needle felting techniques. Students can make needle felted designs and small sculptures or simply explore the soft woolen materials. Knitting and needle felting are great ways to calm the mind and “fidget” while being creative. Taught by artist and RISD instructor, Cheryl Adams.

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, Aug 14, 10 AM - 4 PM

Children and families may stop by Seekonk Library between 10am and 4pm for a FREE, newly released kids’ comic book. Comic books include Investigators, Star Wars, Last Kids on Earth, Archie, Sonic and more. While supplies last. No registration needed.

Introduction to Photography for Kids Wednesday, August 18, 10AM-11:30AM

Please register for the waitlist as this program is full. Using the light and beauty of the Seekonk Meadows, students entering grades 3-5 will create their own individual images while learning the basic functions of the camera, composition, color, and available light. Basic digital cameras are available for check out through the library. This photography program will be held in person, outdoors in Seekonk Meadows. Registration required. Weather permitting.

Kindergarten Here I Come!

Thursday August 19, 10 AM - 11 AM

Children entering kindergarten this September, and their families are invited to this special program just for them! The program will start indoors with kindergarten stories then climb aboard a school bus and go for a short ride through Seekonk. Registration required. Siblings welcome. Special thanks to Frank Braga, Transportation Director for Seekonk Schools and Tremblay’s Bus Company for collaborating with the library to bring this program to the community! Space is limited. Registration required.

Watermelon Storytime

Thursday, August 26 at 10 AM

Join us for another special storytime at Osamequin Farm. First, Farmer Sarah will read a watermelon story (or two!) Then we’ll walk over to the watermelon patch to see how watermelons grow and try a great way of finding out if they’re ripe. Best suited for ages 3+ but families with children of all ages are welcome to attend. Registration required. The program will be held at Osamequin Farm, 80 Walnut St, Seekonk, MA. A “weather dependent” event.

Build and Launch a Rocket!

Saturdays, August 28 and September 11 at 10 AM

Participants will build a rocket on August 28 and launch it in the Meadows on September 11. Facilitated by Major Don Morrison of the Civil Air Patrol. Ages 7+ with adult participation. The 10 AM program is full. Please register for the waitlist. If 5 or more children register for the waitlist, an 11:30 AM Build Session will be added. Sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol and their Model Rocketry Program. For a link to a great video of Major Morrison talking about rocketry visit the library’s calendar of events at seekonkpl.org, August 28.

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Lisa Reigel will show you how to make your own fermented drinks, both the popular kombucha and jun (made with green tea) in a presentation at the library on Aug 11. John McGuire will add a bonus make-your-own sauerkraut demo. Lisa will also demonstrate how to make your own fizzy sodas, such as ginger ale, and offer samples to taste. This free program will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 pm outside at Goff Hall. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Blanding Library. All summer programs at the Blanding are sponsored by the Friends, with additional support from the Rehoboth Cultural Council. This financial sponsorship allows the library to offer quality programs for free to local kids and adults alike.

More than Books to Borrow

The Blanding will now offer these items for borrowing – a ukulele, a chess set, and a microscope with a prepared slide set. Other big news is that as of August 7, the Blanding will have five T-Mobile hotpots to circulate to library patrons. “This is great if they don’t have Internet access at home or for travel to spots without free WiFi,” says Library Director Whitney Pape. For more information call the library at 508-252-4236.

Tales from an Alpaca Wed. Aug. 18 at 10:30

Join an alpaca from Rehoboth’s Kave Rock Farm and listen to fun tales about a llama, an alpaca and an old couch. Bring chairs and blankets for this outdoor event on the lawn.

Summer Balloon Magic Tues. Aug. 24 at 1PM

Jungle Jim will bring his “Tails and Tales” balloon magic to the library. This performance combines balloon art, storytelling, magic and a whole lot of fun. Especially for ages 4 to 9 but all ages are welcome. Call the library to reserve your space. Sponsored by the Rehoboth Cultural Council.

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“Toto the Tornado Cat” Thurs. Aug. 26 at 10:30

Come listen to his story as Toto sits and enjoys it too. Toto was rescued as a kitten after a tornado in Western Massachusetts. He now travels with Jonathan Hall to libraries and schools. This event will be held in the hall. You’re welcome to bring blankets to sit on. This program is free, but please consider a small donation of cat or dog food to help our local animal shelter.

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Stop by the library’s front garden to follow the library’s summer Story Walk. Read author Mirra Ginsburg’s story “How the Sun Was Brought Back to the Sky’ adapted from a Slovenian folk tale with beautiful illustrations by Jose Aruego and Areane Dewey. This sunny story will be on display until the end of August and is brought to you by the Friends of the Blanding Library. Coming up in September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, to mark the beginning of the school year. The Blanding Library along with libraries everywhere continue to play an important role in the education and development of children. Did you know that at the Blanding Library you are eligible to sign up for a library card when you turn 5 (with a parent or guardian’s signature)? Marley Dias, the 16 year old who is honorary chair of Library Card Sign-Up Month this year says, “A library card provides an opportunity for discovery and access to a rich and diverse world. It empowers you to make change and experience new stories.” In September Miss Joyce and Miss Cathy will continue Tales on the Library Lawn combining stories, music and movement. Check the calendar on the Blanding’s website www.blandinglibrary.net for more information on this and other upcoming events. The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., (phone: 508-252-4236) is open Monday - Thursday from 10 until 8, and Friday & Saturday 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Sept. 6 for Labor Day.

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SPORTS UPDATE 16U SE Mass Thunder Champions! The 16U SE Mass Thunder Girls’ Softball Team were Champions at their home tournament, Thunderstorm Invitationals, at Martin St Fields in Rehoboth weekend of July 9-11! The team also were Champions in the Smithfield’s 36 Annual Firecracker Tournament July 17-18!

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RYBSA has an Amazing Season! Rehoboth Youth Baseball & Softball capped off a strong spring rec season with family fun night including some fun games and awards. The season had some new highlights for the league including re-establishing our own Rehoboth senior league team and starting a new summer sandlot series to help kids extend the time on the diamond into the summer months in a fun, approachable

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RYBSA’s Rehoboth Reds team will be traveling to Cooperstown, NY this week for 8+ games of competitive baseball against teams from around the country. Players and coaches will stay in the players village at Cooperstown Dreams Park and have a chance to visit the baseball hall of fame. The league has supported this opportunity by securing an attendance certificate in recent years so that teams can fundraise and work to play on a highly-competitive level of baseball in its historical home. This year the team took on the Reds name in recognition of one of the league’s founders, Everett “Red” McPhillips whose name also graces the league’s Martin street complex. Updates may be shared on the league’s facebook page during their trip.

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DRHS Tennis Season Summary The D-R Boys Tennis Team ended its season with a record of 7-1 and a share of the SCC championship with Apponequet and Old Rochester. The Falcons were lead at 1st singles by senior Cocaptain Peter Anghinetti who went undefeated with a record of 8-0. Freshman David Anghinetti finished with a record of 7-1 at second singles with the only loss coming at Apponequet. The 1st doubles play of Nicholas Antonio, Luke Taylor and Matthew Nadeau lead to impressing wins throughout the season. The Team wishes to thank Co-captain Skylar Jones, Peter Anghinetti and Paul Manning, the seniors on the team, for their contribution to the D-R tennis program over the past four years.

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Please come out and support the SHS Boys Soccer team car wash on August 21 at Seekonk Knights of Columbus on Arcade Ave from 9 am until 1 pm Thank you for your support and to the KOC for allowing us to hold our fundraiser.

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A Municipal Department of the Town

• We are not open yet. We are still at 183 Winthrop Street. • Francis Farm will be our new home. Thank you to the voters at the May Town Meeting. This purchase opens up more activities & opportunities for our Seniors. • Meals on Wheels is still being delivered by our volunteers. • We are continuing to make masks for Seniors. Please call if you need one or two masks. • We are in need of cotton fabric and elastic for masks. We are accepting yarn donations for hats. If you can donate, please call and we will set up a safe and secure drop off.

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Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, all classes are canceled. We will resume when possible Thank you for understanding. Gert’s Café: Lunch is served at Gert’s Café Mondays at 12 Noon. $3.00 Donation Tuesday Lunch: Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM The COA Breakfast: Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Tasty Thursdays Lunch: Held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Cost $3.00 donation. Men’s Morning Coffee: Fridays 9:00 AM Card Games: Mondays at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Cribbage Wednesdays at 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Hi-Lo Jack Art Classes: Michelle’s Art Classes Wednesdays at 10:30. Cost $4.00 Donation Knitting and Crochet Group: Fridays at 10:00 AM Ladies Sewing and Quilting: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

Veteran’s Information and Benefits:

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

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

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

Elder Dental Program

Overall good health includes a healthy mouth. Bacteria from the mouth can cause infections in other parts of the body, especially when the immune system is weakened by disease or medical treatments. Taking good care of your mouth is very important. Gum disease develops when plaque – a sticky film of bacteria – is allowed to build up along and under the gums. People who have health conditions, such as diabetes are also at risk because they are more open to infections and may be less able to fight bacteria that invade the gums. What can you do to reduce your risk? Seeing both your dentist and physician to spot and treat various health conditions relating to gum disease is great first step. Good home care such as brushing and flossing, as well as visiting your dentist regularly are important. The Elder Dental Program (EDP) is a nonprofit, program that provides quality, affordable oral health care to low-income seniors, ages 60 and older, through a group of community dentists who volunteer to provide treatment at reduced, sliding-scale fees. The EDP helps seniors who have incomes that fall at 250% or less of the Federal Poverty Level. Care not covered by the sliding-scale fee schedule is absorbed by the dentist. We find seniors a “dental home” where they can continue to have regular care, as well as emergency dental services, at reduced fees they can afford. For more information about this program contact Chris Weylman at 774-203-1326 or email at Cweylman@ communityvna.com

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information. Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz: Please call 508252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

FREE ESTIMATES

Cardio Drums: Mondays @ 2:00 pm Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. Cost $3.00 Donation Line Dancing Classes: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 Donation Chair Yoga: Thursdays at 9:00 Cost $3.00 Donation Zumba: Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Cost of $3.00 Donation Meals on Wheels: Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program. Senior Citizens Club: 1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 12 Noon Friends of the Rehoboth Elderly meets at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month.

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Seekonk Human Services New Hampshire’s Turkey Train Thursday, October 7, 2021

$119 per person Join us as we travel to central New Hampshire and Lake Winnepesaukee on board our deluxe motorcoach for a day of fun and the wonderful sights of Fall Foliage. Enjoy what millions of travelers come to New Hampshire for each year, the changing of the season and the magnificent fall foliage that can only be seen in New Hampshire. We arrive in Meredith, NH on the shores of Lake Winnepesaukee for the Turkey Train. ALL ABOARD the dining car to enjoy our Turkey luncheon provided by Hart’s Turkey Farm. Our meal includes Roast Turkey, whipped potatoes, butternut squash, beverage, and a delicious sundae to top it all off. Take in the foliage as the train rides along the shores of the Lake and through wooded areas to take in the fall foliage. During our adventurous day out we will make a Mystery Stop that is sure to “sweeten your day.” We will depart after our train ride with great memories of this fun day out! Cost includes Motorcoach Transportation, Lunch, Tax, Gratuity, Touring as described & Best of Times Travel Tour Director. The cost does not include driver’s gratuity.

Indoor Cornhole!

Starting Mon, August 2nd 1:00pm

Seekonk Human Services is pleased to announce our newest activity - Indoor Cornhole! It’s not your typical Cornhole game though - you have to get it in one of

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the holes and earn points! The person/team with the highest score wins! Indoor cornhole will be offered Monday’s at 1pm. Call 508336-8772 to register!

Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise Wed, August 4, 2021 @ 11:00am

MUSICDance.edu will be here for the seniors that likes to move and be involved. Seniors do a complete warm-up and class that begins and ends in the chairs. Sponsor by Seekonk Cultural Council. Lisa Leboux from Prosper at Fall River will supply snacks. Please call 508-336-8772 to reserve your spot!

We’re Welcoming Knitting Back!! Mondays @ 12:00pm

Do you like knitting? Are you interested in making hats, mittens, lap blankets and more? If you answered yes to these questions, it’s time to join the knitters at Human Services. We ask that everyone pre-registers by calling 508-336-8772. We look forward to seeing you!

Farmers’ Market Coupons

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

Activities and Programs

Mondays: Chair Yoga 10am Arts & Crafts 12pm Knitting 12pm Zoom BINGO 1pm Tuesdays: Drums Alive 9am (except 1st Tuesday) $2 for non-residents Hi Lo Jack 1pm Zoom Trivia 12:30pm Wednesdays: Drums Alive 9:30am $2 for non-residents Mahjong 1pm Zoom Coffee Chat 1:30pm Thursdays: Chair Yoga 10am BINGO 1pm Cribbage 1pm Fridays: Zumba 9:30am Tai Chi 10:30am *All activities are subject to pre-registration

August Happenings Arts & Crafts*

Mondays in August 1:00pm

Preregistration is required for this class. The cost for this class is $5 for Seekonk residents and $7 for Non-Seekonk residents. • August 2 - Ribbon Wreath • August 9 - Pen & Cell Phone Holder • August 16 - Candle Holder • August 23 - Shadowbox Frame • August 30 - Wooden Pumpkin

Podiatry Clinic*

Wed, August 11th 10am - 2pm

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

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic

Wed, August 18th 9:00am-11:00am

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

Men’s Breakfast

Thurs, August 12th 9:30am

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Women’s Brunch

Thurs, August 19th 10am

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Sign Language

Tuesdays Starting Sept 21 10:00am

For more information contact Nancy Smutek at 508-336-9547.

Drums Alive

Tuesdays on Zoom at 9:00am & Wednesdays in Person at 9:30am

Drums alive will be offering zoom classes on Tuesday’s starting August 10th at 9am. Wednesday’s classes are at 9:30am. The cost for Drums Alive (in person and zoom) for non-residents will be $2 per person, registration is required for both classes. Join us for a fun and invigorating program. With instructor Kelley Brophy. The Drums Alive program will help improve mental awareness, chase away negative thoughts, and promote overall good feeling. Come by and join the fun! Space is limited. Please call 508-336-8772 to reserve your spot! *Class is not offered on the first Tuesday of the month. Like us on Facebook! Did you know we have a Facebook page? Our newsletter can

August 2021 The Reporter be found on our Facebook page as well as pictures of activities and upcoming activities! Be sure to follow us, by www.facebook.com/ seekonkhumanservices or by searching Seekonk Human Services. Help us spread the word!

Community Questions for our Police Liaison

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

Email List

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

Nutritional Meals To Go Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Seekonk Human Services will be working with Bristol Elder Services to provide nutritional meals for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to go. Meals come completely cooked and prepackaged. All you need to do is heat it up! Meals need to be ordered the day before by 9:30am. Payment is $2.25 per meal which will be due at the time of pickup. Pick up will be between 11am— 12pm. If you are unable to pick up at that time or are experiencing financial hardship please reach out to the office to speak with the Outreach Department. August’s menu will be available on our Facebook page or by calling the office at 508-336-8772.

Attorney: Overview of Legal Services

Elizabeth Elmasian will be available for phone consults to discuss the following topics. 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 *Please call to set up your phone appointment at 508-336-8772

ately prior to filing for a property tax exemption. In most cases a surviving spouse receives the exemption if he/she was receiving it before the veteran passed away. However, surviving spouses receiving exemption under Clauses 22 and 22D lose the exemption upon remarriage. M.G.L. ch. 59, s.5, clause 22 Clause 22 allows for a $400.00 tax exemption for the following persons: • 10% (or more) service-connected disabled veteran; • Purple Heart recipient; • Gold Star mothers and fathers; • Spouse of veteran entitled under Clause 22; • Surviving spouses who do not remarry. M.G.L. ch. 59, s.5, clause 22A Clause 22A allows for a tax exemption of $750.00 if the veteran meets the following: • Loss or loss of use of one hand above the wrist, or one foot above the ankle or one eye; • Congressional Medal of Honor; • Distinguished Service Cross; • Navy Cross or Air Force Cross. M.G.L. ch. 59, s.5, clause 22B Clause 22B allows for tax exemption of $1,250.00 if the veteran meets the following: • Loss or loss of use of both hands or both feet; • Loss or loss of use of one hand and one foot as described above; • Loss or loss of use of both eyes (blind). M.G.L. ch. 59, s.5, clause 22C Clause 22C allows for tax exemption of $1,500.00 if the veteran: • Is rated by the VA to be permanent and totally disabled and has specially adapted housing. M.G.L. ch. 59, s.5, clause 22D Clause 22D is for surviving spouses (who do not remarry) of soldiers, sailors, or members of the Guard whose death occurred as a proximate result of an injury sustained or disease contracted in a combat zone, or who are missing in action with a presumptive finding of death, as a result of combat as members of the armed forces of the United States. • Total exemption so long as the spouse does not remarry. M.G.L. ch. 59, s.5, clause 22E Clause 22nd E allows for $1,000.00 for veterans that are 100% disabled by the VA. Please contact me with any questions you may have pertaining to tax exemptions for Massachusetts Veterans. James LaFlame, Seekonk Veterans Services Officer Office 508-336-2940 Email: jlaflame@seekonk-ma.gov

Veteran’s Corner

Property Tax Exemptions

As July 1st marks the beginning of the fiscal year, I get a lot of requests for assistance with real estate tax exemptions, mostly for those Seekonk Veterans that have a Veterans Administration disability rating. That requires a recent copy of your disability rating letter from the V.A., your DD214 (military discharge) and the application. Once the Tax Assessor’s office has a copy of your DD214, they won’t need it again, but the updated letter and application are required every year. For those already receiving a tax abatement, you should have already received your new application in the mail. Here are the different categories of exemptions under Massachusetts General Law: Eligible veterans, spouses, and parents To qualify, all veterans (and spouses where applicable) must: • Be legal residents of Massachusetts. • Be occupying the property as his/her domicile on July 1 in the year of application. • Have lived in Massachusetts for at least six months prior to entering the service (spouses exempted) or, • Have lived in Massachusetts for five consecutive years immedi-

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THE Dining Guide Deliver Flavor and Nutrition Despite Busy Schedules

(Family Features) As kids and parents return to busy schedules full of sports, homework and weeknight activities, building a plan for nutritious and easy meals can be challenging. Piecing together a menu that fuels active minds without spending hours in the kitchen is a common goal for many families. These recipes require minimal prep and call for on-hand ingredients like dairy food favorites that provide nutrients people of all ages need to grow and maintain strong bodies and minds. Whether you enjoy it together in the morning before getting the day started or mix it up with breakfast for dinner, this Sustainable Frittata is called “sustainable” because you can use leftover cheeses, veggies, ham, sausage and more to recycle ingredients you already have on hand. For a customizable kid-pleaser, turn to Chopped Chicken Taco Salad and garnish with your family’s favorite toppings. When it’s time to put a twist on a classic while changing up your dinner routine, Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are perfect for putting something new on the table. Make supper a cinch with Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, which lets you put the work in the hands of your slow cooker for a versatile dish that can be served when homework is finished. Visit milkmeansmore.org to find more recipes perfect for bringing loved ones together.

Chopped Chicken Taco Salad

Recipe courtesy of Megan Gundy of “What Megan’s Making” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes / Cook time: 15 minutes / Servings: 4

Salad:

Dressing:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt chicken breasts • 1/3 cup buttermilk, plus • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning additional (optional) • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 t a b l e s p o o n f r e s h • 1 head leaf lettuce, chopped squeezed lime juice, plus • 1 avocado, chopped into biteadditional (optional) sized pieces • 3 tablespoons chopped • 1 cup black beans, drained and cilantro rinsed • 2 tablespoons taco sea• 1 cup corn soning • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped • 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Mexican) • tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips, for topping

Directions:

To make dressing: In small bowl, stir yogurt, buttermilk, lime juice, cilantro and taco seasoning until combined. Taste and adjust lime juice and cilantro as needed. If dressing is too thick, add buttermilk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Refrigerate until ready to serve. To make salad: Season chicken on both sides with taco seasoning. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add chicken to pan and cook on both sides until outside is golden brown

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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of “Rachel Cooks” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 20 minutes / Cook time: 2 hours / Servings: 8 • 16 ounces elbow pasta • 4 tablespoons butter • 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese • 2 cups whole milk • 12 ounces evaporated milk • 1/2 cup light sour cream • 2 large eggs, beaten • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard • pepper, to taste • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 8 ounces grated provolone cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and pour into large slow cooker. In small saucepan over medium heat, whisk butter and cream cheese until melted. Stir in milk, evaporated milk and sour cream; whisk until combined. Remove from heat; whisk in eggs, ground mustard and pepper, to taste. Stir in cheeses. Pour mixture over cooked macaroni and stir to combine cheese and pasta. Cover and cook 2 hours on low. Switch to warm until ready to serve.

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IN MEMORIAM Rehoboth

• Allan “Lanny” James Carroll, 70, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. • Raymond E. Corrigan, 91, of Pawtucket and formerly of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

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• Lewis T. Quattrucci, Sr. 76, of Rehoboth, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones at Rhode Island Hospital.

Seekonk • Paul A. Wentworth, 77, of Seekonk, MA, formerly of Cranston, RI passed away at home on June 25, 2021. • Joseph C. Welch of Seekonk, MA died on June 29th, 2021 at the age of 76. • Geraldine “Gerry” Heaney passed away peacefully on July 4th, at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home one day after her 91st birthday. • Joseph Duncan Housley, 66, of Seekonk and formerly of Barrington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. • Dominic J. Ruscetta, 95, of Seekonk, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

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• Dennis Alan Leclerc, 55, died Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at his home in Seekonk, Massachusetts, after a twenty-three-year battle with multiple sclerosis. • Francis “Frank” R. Dietz, of Seekonk, MA and Hobe Sound, FL, died peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 surrounded by his family.

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Loving you is easy. We do it everyday. Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Happy 52nd Birthday, Big Guy! ~YOUR LOVING FAMILY

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

YARD SALE

Yard Sale: Saturday & Sunday August 21st & 22nd, 8am, lots of antiques including turn of the century pine cupboard, chairs, and a lot more. 53 Read St in Seekonk.

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PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks for sale or rent for $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350. 20x20 Tent package includes tables & chairs $250. Setup included. Free Rehoboth deliveries. Call early for reservation. Dan 401-255-1072.

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Plants for Sale: Beautiful plants for birthdays, and every special occasion. Inside and outside; hanging plants: wondering jue, spider plants, & philodendron. Split leaf philodendron, perennials, annuals, herbs, lilac and rose bushes, coleus, ground cover, hostas, angel trumpets, begonias, citronella plants & forsythia. Fig trees. Extra large pots available. Everything from $3 to $10. XL hanging spider plants and philodendron - $15 each. Call 401-433-2922 for an appointment to see my plants in glass containers and unique pots. Free small plant with visit. Come and see my plants at The Weaver Library Farmers Market June 24th thru Sept 9th.

We want your old records! We Buy Records. LP's and 45's. Rock, R&B, Rap, Jazz and more. Contact us today 347-385-2551 or steadysounds@gmail.com.

FREE SCRAP REMOVAL: all appliances, fridges, washers/dryers, A/Cs, etc. Call/ text 401-368-3706 or email scrapabilities@ outlook.com.

Seekonk Flea Market. Buyers and Vendors wanted every Sunday 7AM-1PM March 28th thru December 5th 2021. Call Linda at 401-263-5737.

Housecleaning: Is your home in need of a really good cleaning? Whether you need a 1 time cleaning, or regular cleanings. Years of experience! (We include fridge and oven w/ our cleanings) Call Gil for details 508840-6611.

Teddy Bear Learning & Daycare Center, Seekonk MA. Preschool looking for full time EEC certified teacher; Contact Linda at 508336-2244 or teddybearschool@ comcast.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.

Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center now hiring full time DEEC certified teachers. Rehoboth MA. Please call 1-508-252-5522 and ask for Miss Ana to set up an interview.

Wanted: Old video games, sports cards, vintage toys. Cash paid for your stuff - Call/ Text Ernie 508-662-1959 or email enrboas@ yahoo.com. Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, call 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks. I buy Old cars, Motorcycle, Bicycles, Scooter and other wheeled vehicle and parts. One piece or a collection. Thank you Joe in Rehoboth 508-558-5129.

HELP WANTED

Dairy Farm help wanted. Part time or full time. Call (508)336-5796 evenings. Seekonk Speedway. General Help Wanted (concessions, ticket-taker, etc.) Apply at www.seekonkspeedway.com. Stevie D’s Tavern, Riverside. Now hiring bartenders and cooks. All shifts. Must have weekend availability. Call Diane 401-5366735 or email d.med21@yahoo.com.

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Buildable lot w/ town of Seekonk water hookup. Lot is on the Rehoboth/Seekonk town line-Carpenter/Cross St. For more information call 508-761-8203 and ask for George.

Teachers Wanted!

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August 2021 The Reporter

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T. Moreshead Landscaping 41 Landry Liquors 14 Star Marble & Granite 40 EP Martial Arts 44 StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho 42 Valter Rego Masonry 56 William Gallant, Jr. Masonry Services 40 ohDEER 14 Dr. Lucia A. M. D’Angelo 43 George Family Orthodontics 12 Advantage Painting 22 Cronan Painting 51 EZ Painting 69 Iachetti Painting Company 49 The Arruda & Son Companies 35 Party Rental Services 29 All Phase Asphalt Driveways 26 Custom Paving Company 68 Gem Paving & Seal Coating 32 Mohegan Seal Coating Co 23 Ryan Asphalt Paving 61 Bi-State Pest Control 39 Lincoln Pest & Property Solutions 58 W.Parmentier Photography 67 Personal Best Physical Therapy 55 East Coast Plastering 54 David Laurino Painting 62 Sine Plumbing & Heating 34 Vintage Plumbing & Heating 20 East Bay Pressure Wash 41 Pleasant Printing Company 8 Bishop Hendricken High School 47 St. Luke’s School 46 Century 21 - David Smith 19 Home Smart Heritage Realty 26