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Letters to the Editor...

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

Rehoboth Neighbors,

A group of concerned citizens would like your support in considering a proposal to establish a 25 foot wetland preservation zone in our Town bylaws.

Creating a “Wetland Preservation Zone” (WPZ) is one means of helping keep our wetlands clear and intact so that it can recharge the groundwater and the aquifer for our wells. Having a WPZ does not prohibit property owners from exercising their right to do work on their land, it just requires that the work is reviewed and permitted by the Conservation Commission in the same way that it is now, but with the teeth to stop any dangerous encroachment on a shared public resource.

This action brings Rehoboth in line with other Southeastern Massachusetts Towns.

There are currently 212 communities out of 351 in Massachusetts with conservation ordinances or bylaws stricter than those provided under the State’s Wetland Preservation Act. The ordinances by municipality are listed here: https://www.thesunchronicle.com/ news/local_news/attleboros-proposed-75-foot-wetland-no-disturb-zone-draws-debate/ article_cbf203bc-d1f4-5e84-9c17-ad57e6b5d89e.html January - March 2023, roundtable discussions will be held once a month at the Goff Hall for you to share ideas, ask questions and raise concerns. Please look out for notices at the Post Office and around town for meeting dates.

Clean drinking water impacts everyone. Please join us to consider ways that we can ensure sustainable growth that protects our community for current and future residents.

Thanks for your attention & participation!

“Swamp Stewards” Lisa Sirois and Katy Rourke Wilson

Speeding Concerns

I read the article by Joe Siegel, “Rehoboth Residents Concerned About Speeding” in the November 2022 issue of “The Reporter.”

I too am a Rehoboth resident who lives on County Street and am very concerned about the speeding that occurs on County Street. 40 mph is the new 60+ mph that the cars are reaching when they come down the hill from the intersection of New Street and Reservoir and County. Several times when putting my grandson on the school bus out in front of my home the cars come around that curve and have to slam on the brakes to stop. Not only cars, continued on next page...

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Inside This Issue Business Directory......................68 Church News..............................46 Classifieds...............................67 Club Announcements.................28 Events....................................45 Food & Dining..............................60 Holiday Guide............................54 Letters...................................5 Library......................................

Blanding.......................44 Seekonk.......................40 Obituaries................................63 People.....................................32 Rehoboth COA............................48 Rehoboth Ramblings..................16 Rehoboth Town News.................7 School News..............................33 Scouts...................................31 Seekonk Human Services..........50 Seekonk Town News...................20 Sour Grapes...............................54 Sports.....................................38

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but trucks as well. The speed limit should be no more than 25 mph in that stretch, at least.

I will be taking plate numbers but most of the time they are going so fast I can’t read them!

Please, already people have hit our stone wall, a tree in front of my neighbor’s house and one young man took out our trash receptacles at the end of our driveway (our property) and tried to blame us because he said they were in the street. In reality he veered off the road due to speed.

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Response from Michael Durkay

The last issue of the Seekonk Rehoboth Reporter contained a letter where a reader shared her opinions of the goings-on from the Seekonk Special Town Meeting of October 24th. I respect her right to form and communicate her opinions, and look forward to additional commentary in the future.

However, in the last paragraph of her letter, she implies that I lied to the individuals who attended that meeting. My position is an elected one, and while the responsibilities of my office may not compare to those of a State Senator or some other elected Town officials, I nonetheless took an oath to serve the people of Seekonk. I am a strong supporter of the Seekonk Library, but would never deliberately misstate facts or lie to advance the goals of the Library.

Implications of the type contained in the referenced letter are one of the reasons why residents of Seekonk are so divided about virtually everything. I would ask readers of the Reporter, and residents in general, to research statements and comments made by others before they simply accept everything that they read or hear. Better yet, reach out to those in government who are responsible for the issues about which you have questions.

I strongly believe that the answer you receive will be accurate, and your action would be one step in restoring the civility that was a hallmark of this town in the past.

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Hello All ~ I hope this article finds you all healthy and safe along with having an enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday. I wish you all a healthy and happy December holiday season with your family and friends.

11-8-2022 Gubernatorial Election

The Gubernatorial Election had a great turnout ~ 53% (5,429 voters) who voiced their opinion at the November 8, 2022 Gubernatorial Election. Voter turnout was down a little bit from the 2018 Gubernatorial Election where we saw 60% of the voters participate.

Thank you all who came out to vote; either vote by mail-in early voting, in-person early voting, absentee voting, or in-person voting on November 8th. The new Francis Farm Community ComplexMuseum Building centralized polling location offered the voters a better voting experience than they had in 2018. Back in 2018 voters waited in lengthy lines at each of the individualized polling locations. In 2022, if there was a line during election day the wait time was limited to 10-12 minutes to check the voter in. By having all four precincts voting at one location, if there was a line in one particular precinct, election workers could be pulled from another precinct to help with voter check-in and check-out, which alleviated the lengthy lines we saw at the 2018 Gubernatorial Election.

The official election results can be found on the Town Website @ https://www.rehobothma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4911/f/uploads/ rehoboth-official_tally-state_gubernatorial_election-11-08-2022-official_tally-11-23-22.pdf In addition to thanking the voters who came out to vote, I would personally like to thank our Election Workers who really went above and beyond this Election with not only working Election Day, but also working the 2-week In-Person Early Voting Sessions (inclusive of two Saturdays) and processing the mail-in ballots at the Advanced Processing location. Thank you to all who assisted with the Early Voting sessions held from October 22nd-November 4th. It was a long two weeks, but the voters really appreciated the opportunity to vote early. Thank you to our Wardens, Clerks, Constables, Inspectors, Election Equipment “Set-Up/Take-Down” Crew, Maintenance and Highway Departments, Registrars, and the Town Clerk staff, for their help in providing the Rehoboth voters another successful Election! I would like to personally thank retired Seekonk Town Clerk, Jan Parker, and retired Rehoboth, Town Clerk, Kathy Conti, for helping the Rehoboth Clerk’s Office during the busy election season due to an unexpected staff shortage in the Clerk’s Office; we truly appreciate all your help. Thank you also, Rehoboth Post Office staff, for going above and beyond in processing the thousands of mailed ballots. For those of you who don’t know, the Rehoboth Post Office made sure the mailed ballot that the Clerk’s Office dropped off was in the voter’s mailbox the very next day after the Clerk’s office processed the voter’s ballot application. Postmaster, Derek Melanson, had his staff expedited the processing of ballots both outgoing and incoming from the voters. Most times, a voter would request a mail-in ballot, the same day it was processed in our office, mailed that evening and in the voter’s mailbox the very next day. If the voter voted their ballot that same day, placed in their mailbox or drop off at the Rehoboth Post Office or town hall, the Clerk’s office would receive their voted ballot back within two days – simply amazing. Thank you, Rehoboth Postal employees, ~ we appreciate all your efforts in seeing the voter’s ballots received expedited service! Thank you also Billy, Laura Schwall

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Annual Town Census

Our Annual Town Census Forms for year 2023 will be mailed to all households in Rehoboth during the last week of December/first week of January. The Board of Registrars is required to conduct an annual listing of residents as of the first of January each year.

In addition to the name, address, telephone number, date of birth, occupation, veteran status, and number of dogs, the form includes a section for school information required by the school department.

Please Note: a section for e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers is included on your 2023 Town Census form. If you no longer have a home phone and use a cell phone, please let us know your new number so we can update our records. Please also provide your e-mail address ~ thank you.

As a reminder, failure to return the completed Town Census form may result in voters being placed on an “inactive” voting list

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We wish you a happy and healthy New Year.

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December 2022 The Reporter or being removed from the voting list. Please do not let this happen to you; please return your census as soon as you receive it in January. Simply review the pre-printed Census Form, make corrections, sign it, and return it no later than January 31st. You may choose to return the Census Form via the U.S. Postal Service, or utilize the Census drop box at Town Hall. Additionally, you may scan your signed and completed census forms and email them to us at TownClerk@RehobothMA.GOV. This year we will also be placing the Census drop boxes around town. Look for a census box at the new Town Hall, Francis Farm COA Senior Center, Blanding Library and the Bristol Savings Bank lobby. The Clerk’s Office is looking forward to hearing from you in January.

New residents may receive blank forms, which they are asked to complete and return. If you do not receive a Census Form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office 508-252-6502 X-3112, X-3109 or X-3110. Blank Census forms are also available on the town website @ http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/town-clerk/pages/censusinformation For your information, results of the Town Census are used to prove residency for a variety of reasons. The data is also used for state college entrance applications, veterans’ benefits, amending and establishing birth records, locating missing persons, establishing precinct lines, predicting future school enrollment, state and federal funding to the town, police and fire protection, updating the voting list, and other legal purposes. Please return your town census as soon as possible, but no later than January 31, 2023 ~ thank you.

For the convenience of dog owners, we will again include with the 2023 Census, an application for the 2023 Dog License(s). This gives dog owners the opportunity to license their dogs well before the annual April 1st due date should they want to license their dogs early. Dog license applications must be accompanied by a current rabies certificate (with a vaccination date of May 1, 2023 or later) and proof of spay or neuter, unless we already have it on file in the Clerk’s Office (if applying for the $10 licensing fee). If you are unsure, please give the office a call and we can let you know what we have in our database. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included (the current postage will be printed on the dog license application). For your information, we are hopeful that we will be able to hold our Annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic again this year; however, we are awaiting direction from the State and local veterinarians to see when and where the rabies vaccination clinic can be conducted. For scheduling purposes, we hope the Rabies Clinic date will be Saturday, March 11th, 2023; however, that is dependent on the current COVID situation and veterinarian availability. We will let you know once the date, location and time is set. Details will hopefully be printed in the 2023 Town Census mailer. If not, we will send out a mailer to all registered dog owners informing them of the 2023 Rabies Clinic date and location once determined.

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

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If you are returning your dog tag application, as well as your census forms, residents are asked to return their completed forms via mail, e-mail, drop off in census bins around town or place their form in the Town Hall drop box at 340 Anawan Street.

PLEASE NOTE: In 2022, we moved our dog licensing program to an online database program, similar to the Building Permitting process, which can be accessed from the comfort of your home computer, tablet or smartphone. Complete details of the Dog Licensing Program will again be included in your 2023 Census mailer. For those residents who registered their dogs in 2022 you may simply choose the “renew” button and make your payment.

The clerk’s office will mail your licenses once we receive your online application and verify the dog’s rabies vaccination. To register your dog, please go to the Town website – www.RehobothMA.gov – choose “Online Permits” under the “Citizen’s Action Center” on the homepage and choose “Dog License Renewal” or “New Dog License”. You may also go to the Town Clerk’s dog licensing website @ https://www.rehobothma.gov/town-clerk/pages/dog-licenses and access the online permitting program from there. You may also continue to use the mail-in/drop-off process or simply stop by to register your dog if you do not have access to a computer or don’t wish to process your dog’s license online.

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The Annual Town Election for the Town of Rehoboth is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Francis Farm Museum (27 Francis Farm Road).

For those who do not participate in a political party’s caucus process, nomination papers will be available as of January 4, 2023 for any registered voter in Rehoboth wishing to run for election on the Town ballot. The nomination papers may be picked up by prospective candidates, at the Town Clerk’s office. All nomination papers must be returned, signed by a minimum of 50* registered Rehoboth voters, to the Board of Registrars at the Town Clerk’s Office (340 Anawan Street) by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14th. * The signature minimum changes after each gubernatorial election as per MGL Chapter 53 – Section 6. The 11-8-22 Gubernatorial Election continued our minimum signature requirement for nomination papers of 50 (1% of the entire votes cast for governor at the preceding biennial state election ~ 5,429 x 1% = 54 ~ MGL 53:6 = maximum of 50 signatures for nominations of town office or regional district school elected positions).

Positions to be elected on the ballot for 2023 are Moderator (one for 1 year), Board of Selectmen (two position for 3 years), Assessor (one for 3 years), School Committee (two for 3 years), Planning Board (two for 5 years), Park Commission (one for 5 years), Housing Authority (one for 5 years), Constable (one for 3 years) and Water Commissioner (two for 3 years).

The final voter registration date, to be eligible to vote in the Annual Town Election, is scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

Prospective voters are reminded that they may also register to vote online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com , by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form, or download a form @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/ Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf

Absentee & Vote By Mail Ballot Requests

Applications for absentee ballots are available as of January 4th and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office or online @ https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ elepdf/absentee/English-Absentee-BallotApplication.pdf or Vote-by-Mail https://www. sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx. htm. An absentee ballot or Vote-by-Mail ballot may only be obtained by written request and with the voter’s original signature.

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Urgent Alerts – News And Announcements

Over the past several months, there has been very important information provided to those residents who have signed up for the Town’s “Urgent Alerts” and “Subscribe to News”. The Town’s “Official” notification site is Rehoboth’s town website @ https:// www.rehobothma.gov/ . If important information needs to get to the residents of the Town, we use the front page of the Town’s website; either under “News and Announcements” or “Urgent Alerts” to notify our residents. Once the information is posted to the website, we send those residents, who have “Subscribed to News”, an e-mail alerting them of the updated important information. Also, on the front of the Town website is a current listing of all public meetings under the “Meetings” tab, which is next to the “News” tab, in the center of the Town’s homepage. If you would like to be notified of upcoming meetings, urgent alerts, or news and announcements posted on the Town website, simply click on the “Subscribe to News” under the “Citizen Action Center” on the left side of the home page ( https://www.rehobothma.gov/ ) and complete all the requested information. For step-by-step directions on how to subscribe, please either click on “How to Subscribe to News & Alerts” under “Subscribe to News” in the “Citizen Action Center” or follow this link:

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https://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif4911/f/ uploads/rehoboth-urgent_alert_-_flyer-final.pdf Please do not rely solely on social media or rumors regarding important Town matters. All “Official” Town of Rehoboth alerts, meetings, and news are posted on the Town Website and sent to all subscribers to News and Alerts via the e-mail address they provide. Please “be in the know” by signing up for Subscribe to News & Alerts ~ thank you.

Town Offices Closed

The Town Offices will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, 2022, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Offices will also close on Friday, December 30th for New Year’s Eve and January 2, 2023 for New Year’s Day due to the first being a Sunday.

I would like to wish you all a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season! We wish peace, HEALTH and prosperity to all Rehoboth residents for the New Year. It is truly an honor to serve as your Town Clerk for almost ten years ~ thank you all for enriching my life every day!!! Thank you all for an unforgettable 2022. Please stay healthy and safe. Happy Holidays ~ I look forward to talking with you again in January.

Sincerely, Laura

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Anawan Pharmacy continues to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic on specific days, you can book an appointment on-line at www. anawanpharmacy.com. If you need help booking your appointment on-line, please call us here and we can help you at 508-252-5947 ext. 3127.

Also don’t forget we can come to your home with the vaccines if you have trouble leaving your home.

The Podiatry clinic for January is full, however please feel free to check in as we sometimes have cancellations.

We continue to offer the Caregiver Support Group on Mondays from 1p-2p and the Bereavement Support Group on Wednesdays from 1p-2p. All are welcome and there is no need to call or register.

We hold the support groups here at the Public Health Nurses Office.

Please come on over to us if you need support or would just like to check the meeting out to see if it meets your needs. The office will be closed on Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th.

And so, my dear community, as you prepare and decorate for the winter holidays, consider this short list of cautions. Don’t leave live candles lit when you are not in that area of your home. As always don’t leave lit candles anywhere near small children. If you have an open lit fire in your home, keep presents, flowing clothing and small children safely away from it. Make sure all electrical lights or other electronic decorations are in good working order and not a fire risk.

Watch out for your pets around holly berries, mistletoe, poinsettias, pine needles (choking hazard) amaryllis plants. All contain toxic substances that can seriously hurt your pet(s). And the happiest of holiday season to your and from us and ours!

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Rehoboth Park Commission’s Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting December 10th at 3:15pm

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The Rehoboth Park Commission would like to thank the local businesses who sent donations towards the purchase of 17 Christmas trees and decorations. Some of the businesses along with some organizations will be decorating the trees that will go along on either side of the Veteran’s Memorial walkway and around the War Era leading up to the flagpole.

The Rehoboth Park Commission are hoping to keep this as an annual event at the Veterans Memorial along with hayrides provided by Bill Higby around the perimeter of Redway Plain and hope to continue to get support from the local businesses and the community in our town.

Our official Christmas Tree Lighting is planned for Saturday, December 10th at 3:15 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies along with Santa Claus as our special guest coming at 3:30 in a Red Suite along with Mrs. Claus.

The Park Commission would like to thank everyone who donated and helped to make this happen along with the Christmas Trees lot on Tremont Street.

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We had a wonderful Volunteer Appreciation event in October (Thank you Blanding Library and Whitney Pape!) We had a chance to thank all our wonderful volunteers for all they do throughout the year - and we now have two new members of the board! Welcome Angela and Mike!!

Thank you once again, Rehoboth Reporter, for taking the time, and space, for publishing our notes every month!

A number of Food Drives and donations have been organized the past few months to aid in stocking our shelves for Thanksgiving and beyond! Special thanks goes to: • The St. Vincent dePaul Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish (we also want to thank Kevin and Linda for transporting the donations and the parish youth that helped load and unload the vehicles) • Anonymous Donations of 45 turkeys, pies and rolls for Thanksgiving bags • Personal Best Food Drive (thank you, Heather Baldassi) • Confectionary Designs (Thank you, Marie Soliday) • Rehoboth Cub Scouts (running monthly drives for the Pantry and others) (Oct.) Cub Scout Lions Troop collected food at Halloween Party continued on next page...

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• (Nov.) Scouts collected Dental supplies for the pantry • Food Drive Supporting the Rehoboth Food Pantry and Norton Cupboard of Kindness Food Pantry, Mary Dias and daughter, Miranda, ran the Rehoboth side Donations and contributions • Palmer River Elementary had a huge Thanksgiving food drive, great to have for the holiday bags for our neighbors in need.

• The Holy Ghost Brotherhood donated turkey and produce for our Thanksgiving food distribution • Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parishioners contributed many bags of supplies to the Thanksgiving Mass.

• DL Beckwith Middle School students gave a monetary donation which will help purchase needed supplies for the holiday season • Rehoboth Post Office Employees Food Drive and contribution

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• DR Students Annual Food Drive - run by students with direction Ms. Katie Beckett Student Gov’t As always, the Rehoboth community continues to be very generous with food and monetary contributions!

For food donations, these generous businesses have set up convenient dropoff spots: • Blanding Library – Bay State Road, Rehoboth • Land-Tek – 477 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth • Munroe Feed & Supply – 200 Fairview Ave., Rehoboth • Harvest Tap & Table – 2685 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy, Swansea For monetary donations please make checks payable to: Rehoboth Food Pantry.

For electronic donations, our PayPal address is: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_ button_id=DR4FU8URSBZU4.

The Rehoboth Food Pantry is located at 51 Winthrop Street in Rehoboth, MA. We provide confidential food and fuel assistance to Rehoboth residents who are facing difficulties. Every Thursday, between 2:30 and 4:30 the pantry opens its doors (located in the rear of the building) to help provide food and other necessities to residents in need.

If you need assistance this holiday season, please reach out on our confidential help line at:508-493-1922 or email info@ rehobothfoodpantryma.org Thank You All and Happy Holidays!

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter News

A cat family at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter has an unusual story: Ginny was so determined to find homes for her kittens that she brought them to the ACO! Ginny is about two years old, quiet and gentle; she has been spayed, vaccinated, and tested negative for FIC/ FeLV. Her daughter Aurora is also a black short-hair and has a little patch of white under her chin. She is friendly and playful and has also been spayed and vaccinated. Information about these and other adoptable pets is at Petfinder.com.

To inquire about any of them, or to report a lost or found pet, please call 508-252-5421 ext. 126.

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A Night of Charcuterie

On Tuesday, November 15th, the Rehoboth Events Committee presented “A Night of Charcuterie” at Five Bridge Inn. Led by Michelle Cunha and the crew from Ah-Mazing Grazing, 40 people enjoyed a fun evening learning the art and skill of charcuterie. Each guest learned how to prepare and present their own board with ingredients such as Prosciutto, salami, nuts, Brie, Goat, Boursin, and Manchego cheeses, herbs, raspberries, grapes, olives, cucumbers, honey and many other items. Guests had the option of sipping a fine Prosecco while working , door prizes were awarded, and at the end of the night each completed charcuterie board was boxed and brought home to be enjoyed. It was an informative and fun night for all! A special shout-out to our host for this event Five Bridge Inn, who offered their “barn” at zero cost to us. We are grateful and appreciative for the capable assistance provided by owner Ann Messenger and her coordinator Anita Lussier. Dan Wright from D&D Woodworkers provided a beautiful handmade charcuterie board for our door prize.

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Recently Rehoboth Housing Authority (RHA) Chair Paul Jacques and RHA Member Steve Silva attended a MA04 Affordable Housing Forum hosted by ConJuana B. Matais, HUD gressman Jake New England Regional A u c h i n c l o s s Administrator with Paul featuring special W. Jacques, Chair guest Housing Rehoboth Housing and Urban Development (HUD) New England Regional Administrator Juana B. Matias. Affordable housing stakeholders from across the MA-04 District heard from Regional Administrator Matias and two panels about current programs and initiatives to foster the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the district. The first panel highlighted Federal HUD programs and the second panel featured State organizations CHAPA and MassHousing, along with non-profit developer 2Life Communities. Topics on community development, public and multifamily housing, building pro-housing community coalitions, the CommonWealth Builder Program, and examples of successful development of affordable housing were presented.

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A Cherished Christmas Classic

Two our most enduring holiday traditions date back to the 1840’s. One is the Christmas tree, introduced to England by a very young Queen Victoria and Prince Albert from his native Germany; the festive holiday trees soon became popular in America. The other is Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” which was first published in 1843. Here is a local note of interest: Charles Dickens gave a dramatic reading of “A Christmas Carol” in Boston, to great acclaim, on his 1867 American tour.

Since then, so many versions of this beloved story have been told in public readings, in theatrical performances, and filmed as movies and television shows that it would take several pages to list them all, including all the spin-offs. (The very popular annual production at Trinity Rep in Providence will continue through January 1). One can picture the famous author in the Great Beyond wishing he was still around to collect all the royalties.

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As for the movies, I’m partial to the 1984 made-for-TV version starring George C. Scott and also the more whimsical “A Muppet Christmas Carol” from 1992 with Michael Caine as Scrooge. And where do you think Dr. Seuss got the idea for The Grinch?

But let’s go back to the source. You can find the original 1843 version of “A Christmas Carol” online, including illustrations, free to read courtesy of Project Gutenberg. I found several lines from the story I hadn’t heard before, such as: “He lived in chambers which had once belonged to his deceased partner. They were a gloomy suite of rooms, in a lowering pile of building up a yard, where it had so little business to be, that one could scarcely help fancying it must have run there when it was a young house, playing at hideand-seek with other houses, and forgotten the way out again.”

The three ghosts, or spirits, that take Scrooge on his transforming journey each have a lesson to teach. With the Spirit of Christmas Past, Scrooge realizes that looking back on past happiness long ago and mistakes made can bring great pain: “Spirit! Remove me from this place!”

Having suffered a grim childhood himself, Dickens was a keen observer of the miserable lives of the poor. One gripping scene that is not always included in film versions occurs when the Spirit of Christmas Present, who at first seems like a jolly Father Christmas, opens his robe: “From the foldings of its robe, it brought two children; wretched, abject, frightful, hideous, miserable. They knelt down at its feet, and clung upon the outside of its garment.”

Scrooge is told that “This boy is Ignorance. This girl is Want … Scrooge started back, appalled … ‘Have they no refuge or resource?’ cried Scrooge. ‘Are there no prisons?’ said the Spirit, turning on him for the last time with his own words. ‘Are there no workhouses?” Then the Spirit of Christmas Future appears as the Grim Reaper, showing Scrooge his tombstone and revealing the scorn that others felt for Scrooge and his miserly ways.

Charles Dickens was a wonderful storyteller. “A Christmas Carol” has a little of everything from humor to pathos to social commentary, plus a happy ending. Although the saintly Tiny Tim is portrayed to tug on readers’ heartstrings, the loss of a child was a tragedy that many 19th century families were all too familiar with.

The language of the story is still easy for modern readers to understand even if it was written nearly 180 years ago. It is a ghost story, yet it is full of Christmas cheer. It’s the story of a miserable old miser who sees the light, thanks to those three cautionary ghosts (four, if you count Marley). Scrooge’s glee at finding himself alive and well on Christmas morning is also a reminder that one of the most underrated human emotions is simple relief.

Not only is the mean old miser reformed completely but “Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he was a second father … It was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge.

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D-R School Committee Hope to ‘Bridge’ Budget Gap

By Joe Siegel The members of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee remain hopeful that a solution can be found to deal with a potential budget shortfall. On November 8, Rehoboth voters rejected a debt exclusion to pay for the $305 million Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School construction. The tally was 2,017 in favor and ,2896 in opposition. 441 ballots were left blank for that question. 5,354 voters, representing 53 percent of the town’s 10,172 voters, cast ballots.

The cost to the town will be approximately $150,000 for the first year, $450,000 for the second year, and $615,000 for the remaining years with no Proposition 2 and a half override to pay that debt. If the debt exclusion had been approved, Selectman Michael Deignan estimated an extra $25 would have been added to residents’ tax bills for next year.

The school committee members were alarmed by recent comments made by Rehoboth Selectmen chairman Skip Vadnais. On November 14, Vadnais said he would be advocating for taking money from the regional school district. “I’m dead serious. The money’s coming from your educational pie. If someone out there has a better solution, talk to me.”

“I’m sure there’s a way we can work collaboratively with the town to bridge that gap,” Chairman Chris Andrade said, noting the committee has “set very good relationships with the town under the support of (D-R Superintendent) Bill Runey.”

The board of selectmen might decide to place another debt exclusion question on the April town election ballot.

“If I knew my (children) were in the (regional school district), and I had the option of either having their services cut or I can pay $75 more a year as a resident, I think I would probably vote for the debt exclusion,” Runey said at the November 22 meeting.

“I think Rehoboth (officials) has done a great job of running their town with very little,” said committee vice-chairman Aaron Morse.

“It’s a tough situation to be in.”

Dighton Selectmen Chairman Leonard Hull told the committee about what his board intends to do regarding a debt exclusion vote.

“We’re working on those plans,” Hull said. “We have a responsibility to explain both sides of the issue so that we do schedule a (vote), it will be done with the full facts available for the voters can make an intelligent decision.”

The Bristol-Plymouth building project was approved last March.

Although the project was rejected in Rehoboth, there were enough votes for passage in the member communities which included Berkley, Bridgewater, Dighton, Middleborough, Raynham, and Taunton. There were 3,353 “yes” votes in favor of a new building, while 3,047 voted “no.” The total “yes” votes amounted to 52.4 percent of the vote.

The Massachusetts School Building Authority provided authorization for a Project Funding Agreement for the Bristol-Plymouth project in September 2021. The agreement includes reimbursement of 62.25 percent of eligible project costs up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $125, 569, 759 toward construction of a modern Bristol-Plymouth school facility.

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Rehoboth Selectmen Approve Land Swap

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By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen approved a memorandum of purchase and sale of real estate between the Housing Authority and the Town of Rehoboth.

In exchange for giving the town a six acre parcel of land off of Anawan Street, the Housing Authority will be given control over 5.41 acres of land on Bay State Road which contains the Anawan School and the adjacent site where the former Council on Aging was located.

Voters at the May town meeting approved the land swap between the town of Rehoboth and the Housing Authority.

Paul Jacques, chairman of the Housing Authority, has proposed constructing 30 units of senior housing. The group is working with the Women’s Development Corporation, the Historical Commission, and the Community Preservation Committee on the project.

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Chairman Skip Vadnais said the assistant town administrator position was “open but unfunded.” Selectmen believe the changes will help stabilize the work environment in the selectmen’s office and allow more progress to be made on various initiatives.

“We have so many things going on and we have such a reliance on the selectmen’s department,” Selectman Michael Deignan said. “We’re going to make a positive motion forward and be able to move the town forward in a positive direction.”

Arruda noted when she began working for the town in 2018, her position was not assistant town administrator, but rather, “an assistant to the town administrator.” That position was later eliminated, Arruda said.

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By Joe Siegel The sludge which was dumped on Almeida Road is slowly being removed by Earthsource. Rehoboth Selectman Rob Johnson said 112 truckloads had already been hauled away as of Monday. “Everything is going smoothly over there so far,” Johnson said.

Approximately 300 truckloads of sewage sludge were dumped by EarthSource last March. “It should take 3 to 5 weeks to remove,” Conservation Commission chair Robert Materne told the Reporter on November 2. “DEP scientists and Con Com will be on site to monitor removal.”

December 2022 The Reporter The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) tested 18 town wells. Materne said the Conservation Commission has received the test results. There are five reports which total over 200 pages. “DEP did say in the cover letter that the results are not as bad as feared,” Materne said.

The DEP had tested the sludge because of the huge size of the alteration of wetlands, which ended up being seven acres. Two samples were taken.

Materne told the other boards that the sludge, which had been stored at the Raynham dog track, is “the largest violation in our history.”

“It’s going to be very costly,” Materne noted. “I know it’s going to cost a huge amount of money to remove it. We don’t have the resources to go after people that DEP has.”

“Wetland restoration will start in the spring,” Materne added.

“It is past the fall planting season. Only erosion control will be addressed now. The Conservation Commission will be in charge of restoration.”

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Non-voting members would be the COA Director, the Public Health Nurse, the Health Agent, and Veterans Officer.

“I just want to make sure that the schools have agreed to be part of this exciting new creation that we put together as a town,” said Selectman George Solas.

“We had this Covid thing, we tried to get the school nurses to do something and they didn’t want anything to do with it,” Selectmen chairman Skip Vadnais said. “This is a major piece of the puzzle.

It’s a step forward.”

Rehoboth Appoints Health Board Members

By Joe Siegel Dr. Robert Lambe, Dr. Bruce Thayer, Rachel Smith, and Dr. Richard Panofsky were appointed to serve on the new health board at Monday’s selectmen meeting.

The group will consist of two members with professional experience in medicine and public health, the chairperson of the Board of Health, the chairperson of the Council on Aging Board of Directors, two at large members, and the administrator of Human Services.

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~HAPPY HOLIDAYS ~ from the Town Clerk’s office. December is here and with that comes the many holiday traditions we have adopted along the way. In our household we have a family tradition, while decorating our tree we hide a Christmas Pickle ornament, and who ever finds it Christmas morning will have good luck all year. I decided to look into the Christmas pickle tradition and found the origins came from a Woolworths marketing gimmick in the late 1800’s.

They received a shipment of German shaped pickle ornaments and Florice Craig needed a sales pitch; the rest is history.

Whatever your holiday traditions are and whatever holiday you celebrate, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza the Town Clerk’s office wishes everyone a wonderful time with family and friends.

The Annual Fall Town meeting was held on November 14, 2022.

Below you will find an outline of town meeting results. If you want to read the minutes in their entirety you can find them on the town web-site www.seekon-ma.gov under the department heading Town Clerk.

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Seekonk held its Fall Town Meeting at Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Ave. Monday November 14, 2022. Town Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:015PM. Article 1 - To receive town officers or town committee reports. No Reports. Motion passed.

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The sum of $415,737.75 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund.

The sum of $415,737.75 from Free Cash to the Municipal Capital Stabilization Fund.

The sum of $530,149.28 from Free Cash to the Building & Infrastructure Stabilization Fund.

The sum of $415,737.75 from Free Cash to the Other PostEmployment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund.

Motion passed.

Article 3- To see if the Town would vote to transfer a sum money from Free Cash to the FY 2023 Town Meeting Operating Budget Line Item #57 (Tri-County School Assessment) and to the FY 2023 Town Meeting Operating Budget Line Item #59 (Bristol County Agricultural), or take any other action relative thereto. Motion passed Article 4- To see if the Town would vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash or available funds in the treasury, including funds reserved for appropriation, the sum of $120,000 to fund the cost elements of the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Seekonk Public Library Employee Association, MLSA, AFT, AFL-CIO, for a term beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, and, further, to authorize the Town Accountant to allocate such amounts accordingly, or take any other action relative thereto. Motion passed.

Article 5- To see if the Town would vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash or available funds in the treasury, including funds reserved for appropriation, the sum of $140,000 to fund the cost elements of the first fiscal year of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Fraternal Order of Police, MCOP, Local #215, for a term beginning July 1, 2022 through June Gas Fitting — Boiler Replacement — Hot Water 30, 2025, or take any other action relative thereto. Motion passed.

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Article 7- To see if the Town would vote to amend the Town of Seekonk General Bylaws, Category 27, Special Event Permit, Section 4, by deleting the word “certified”, with the text to be deleted shown below in bold strikethrough, or take any other action relative thereto.

CATEGORY 27 – Special Event Permit Section 4 — Notice to Abutting Owners The Board of Selectmen applicant shall send special notice by certified mail to all owners of abutting property within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed site of the event and associated parking area(s) containing the time and place of the public hearing regarding said special event. The applicant shall bear the cost of the certified mail. Motion failed.

Article 8- To see if the Town of Seekonk will vote to accept as a public way the road known as Lannister Lane, as heretofore laid out by the Board of Selectmen, all as shown on a Definitive Subdivision Plan entitled “Winterfell” in Seekonk, Massachusetts, prepared by InSite Engineering Services, LLC, dated September 9, 2014, final version dated December 8, 2014, and recorded with the Bristol County Northern District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 498, Page 52, said plan on file with the Town Clerk, for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Seekonk, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain any necessary easements or other interests therein in connection therewith, or take any other action thereto. Motion passed.

Article 9 - To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Seekonk Personnel Bylaw, Section 050, The Personnel Board, by adding the text shown below in bold at the end of the second paragraph, or take any other action relative thereto.

050 – The personnel board The Personnel Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Town Moderator. This Board shall be responsible for the administration of all aspects of the Personnel By-law, and shall establish such procedures, as it deems necessary. In absence of a Personnel Board, the Board of Selectmen shall fulfill the role and responsibilities of the Personnel Board. Motion passed.

Article 10- To see if the Town will vote to amend the Salary and Wage Plan, as referred to in Section 403 Salary Wage Plan, of the Personnel By-law, by deleting Appendix B of the By-law and inserting in its place the following: Grade Minimum 2nd Quartile ͳ ̈́ ͳͷǤͲͲ ̈́ ͳͷǤͻͲ ʹ ̈́ ͳͷǤͻͲ ̈́ ͳ͸Ǥͺͷ ͵ ̈́ ͳ͸Ǥͺͷ ̈́ ͳ͹Ǥͺ͹ Ͷ ̈́ ͳ͹Ǥͺ͹ ̈́ ͳͺǤͻͶ ͷ ̈́ ͳͺǤͻͶ ̈́ ʹͲǤͲ͹ ͸ ̈́ ʹͲǤͲ͹ ̈́ ʹͳǤʹͺ ͹ ̈́ ʹͳǤʹͺ ̈́ ʹʹǤͷͷ ͺ ̈́ ʹʹǤͷͷ ̈́ ʹ͵Ǥͻͳ ͻ ̈́ ʹ͵Ǥͻͳ ̈́ ʹͷǤ͵Ͷ ͳͲ ̈́ ʹͷǤ͵Ͷ ̈́ ʹ͸Ǥͺ͸ ͳͳ ̈́ ʹ͸Ǥͺ͸ ̈́ ʹͺǤͶ͹ ͳʹ ̈́ ʹͺǤͶ͹ ̈́ ͵ͲǤͳͺ ͳ͵ ̈́ ͵ͲǤͳͺ ̈́ ͵ͳǤͻͻ ͳͶ ̈́ ͵ͳǤͻͻ ̈́ ͵͵Ǥͻͳ ͳͷ ̈́ ͵͵Ǥͻͳ ̈́ ͵ͷǤͻͷ

Motion passed.

Midpoint 4th Quartile ̈́ ͳ͸Ǥͺͷ ̈́ ͳ͹Ǥͺ͹ ̈́ ͳ͹Ǥͺ͹ ̈́ ͳͺǤͻͶ ̈́ ͳͺǤͻͶ ̈́ ʹͲǤͲ͹ ̈́ ʹͲǤͲ͹ ̈́ ʹͳǤʹͺ ̈́ ʹͳǤʹͺ ̈́ ʹʹǤͷͷ ̈́ ʹʹǤͷͷ ̈́ ʹ͵Ǥͻͳ ̈́ ʹ͵Ǥͻͳ ̈́ ʹͷǤ͵Ͷ ̈́ ʹͷǤ͵Ͷ ̈́ ʹ͸Ǥͺ͸ ̈́ ʹ͸Ǥͺ͸ ̈́ ʹͺǤͶ͹ ̈́ ʹͺǤͶ͹ ̈́ ͵ͲǤͳͺ ̈́ ͵ͲǤͳͺ ̈́ ͵ͳǤͻͻ ̈́ ͵ͳǤͻͻ ̈́ ͵͵Ǥͻͳ ̈́ ͵͵Ǥͻͳ ̈́ ͵ͷǤͻͷ ̈́ ͵ͷǤͻͷ ̈́ ͵ͺǤͳͳ ̈́ ͵ͺǤͳͳ ̈́ ͶͲǤ͵ͻ

Maximum ̈́ ͳͺǤͻͶ ̈́ ʹͲǤͲ͹ ̈́ ʹͳǤʹͺ ̈́ ʹʹǤͷͷ ̈́ ʹ͵Ǥͻͳ ̈́ ʹͷǤ͵Ͷ ̈́ ʹ͸Ǥͺ͸ ̈́ ʹͺǤͶ͹ ̈́ ͵ͲǤͳͺ ̈́ ͵ͳǤͻͻ ̈́ ͵͵Ǥͻͳ ̈́ ͵ͷǤͻͷ ̈́ ͵ͺǤͳͳ ̈́ ͶͲǤ͵ͻ ̈́ ͶʹǤͺʹ

Motion passed.

Article 11 - To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer

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Article 11 - Tofunds see if the willbeen raise reserved and appropriate, transfer from free designated thatTown have for appropriation the cash or available funds in the treasury, or transfer from designated funds that have been reserved for appropriation the following sums to be following sums to be expended for department equipment and all expended for department equipment and all incidental and related expenses, including new or continuing leases incidental and related expenses, including new or continuing leases for such equipment, and further to authorize the appropriate Town officials to enter into contracts for more nextaction page... than three years for such purposes, as applicable, orContinued take any other relative thereto: From the Special Education Stabilization Fund the sum of $94,301.00 for expenses related to required unanticipated and unbudgeted out-of-district special education services. Motion passed.

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for such equipment, and further to authorize the appropriate Town officials to enter into contracts for more than three years for such purposes, as applicable, or take any other action relative thereto: From the Special Education Stabilization Fund the sum of $94,301.00 for expenses related to required unanticipated and unbudgeted out-of-district special education services. Motion passed.

Article 12 - To see if the Town will vote pursuant to G.L. c.40, §5B to establish a special purpose stabilization fund, to be known as the School Capital Stabilization Account, or take any other action thereto. Motion passed by 2/3 majority.

Article 13- To see if the Town will transfer $200,000 from the amounts appropriated under Article 7 of the November 9, 2020, which was held on March 27, 2021, Town Meeting for the Arcade Ave Sidewalk project for the purpose of funding the Arcade Ave Traffic Control Signal project, the construction of a Traffic Control Signal at the intersection of Arcade Avenue and Ledge Road, including all incidental and related expenses, such sums to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or take any action relative thereto. Motion passed.

Article 14- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from free cash or available funds in the treasury, or transfer from designated funds that have been reserved for appropriation the following sums to be expended for the Arcade Ave Traffic Control Signal project for the construction of a Traffic Control Signal at the intersection of Arcade Avenue and Ledge Road, including all incidental and related expenses, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or take any action relative thereto. Motion passed by 2/3 majority.

Article 15-To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Board of Selectmen for the purposes for which it is currently held to the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of sale or other disposition, and authorize said board to sell or otherwise dispose of, the property known as “County Street Fire Station” located at 170 County Street and shown as Assessors Map #13, Lot #21, inclusive of buildings and land, as such property is no longer needed by the Town, or take any other action relative thereto.

Motion failed to get 2/3 majority.

Article 16- To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Board of Selectmen for the purposes for which it is currently held to the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of conveyance or other disposition, and authorize said board to sell or otherwise dispose of the property located on Assessor’s Map #10, Lot #12, at 0 Howland Street, inclusive of buildings and land, no longer needed by the Town, or take any other action relative thereto. Motion passed 2/3 majority.

Article 17-To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Board of Selectmen for the purposes for which it is currently held to the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of conveyance or other disposition, and authorize said board to sell or otherwise dispose of the property located on Assessor’s Map #38, Lot #54, at 0 Burnside “Filtration is our only business not our sideline” Ave, inclusive of buildings and land, no longer needed by the Town, or take any other action relative thereto.

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NO CONTROL VALVE, NO CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE. Article 19- To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to G.L. c.43B, See which is right for you. Maybe you can get rid of your current §10(a), to amend the Town Charter as set forth in a document atsalt system and save money with our new E3 systems that do not need tached to this warrant as “Appendix A”, and as on file with the Town salt, backwashings, electricity, time resetting and your attention Clerk and posted on the website at www.seekonk-ma.gov, with text to be deleted indicated by strikethrough and proposed new language inserted shown in red; such document also contains explanations solely for voter convenience and not intended to be part of the Charter amendments, all as shown in bold italics preceded by the word “NOTE:”, or take any other action relative thereto. Final vote to amend charter. Motion failed to get a 2/3 majority.

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The 2023 ANNUAL TOWN CENSUS/ STREET LIST will be mailed to all households due to arrive by mid-January. Please update the information provided by adding, deleting, or making changes directly on the form. Please sign and return the census within 30 days. You CANNOT REGISTAR TO VOTE ON THIS FORM. If you don’t have a party designation next to your name you can register to vote by either going on line to www.sec.state.ma.us or coming into the Town Clerks office. There are multiple ways to return your census: mail it back to the Town Clerk with the provided envelope or drop it off at the following locations: Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall drop box (outside Town Hall’s front door), Seekonk Sr. Center (540 Arcade Ave.), Seekonk Public Library, or you can scan it and email it to fcraig@ seekonk-ma.gov or lsorel@seekonk-ma.gov Many people ask why the State wants this information. The data collected from the census is used to prove residency, update the town’s voter rolls, veterans’ benefits, birth records, locating missing persons, predicting future school enrollment, establishAnnual Renewal to Receive Absentee Ballots for 2023 ing precinct lines, state and federal funding Applications for absentee ballots to be sent to you for all elections in 2023 will be avail- for the town, police and fire. It is important able January 1, either at the Town Clerk’s office or online at the www.seekonk-ma.gov under to respond in a timely manner, failure to the Town Clerk heading. You can also call us at 508-336-2920, we will be glad to take your respond to the census mailing may result in information over the phone and send you an application. the removal from the active voting list and in removal from the voter registration rolls.

Nomination papers Nomination papers (MGLinCH. Nomination Nomination papers for offices up for election for thePapers Town election will be available December 15, 2022 the 51 Sec. 4c) Nomination papers for officesforup for election for the Town election will be available Decembe A dog Nomination papers for offices up for election the Town election will be available Town Clerk’s office. Deadline to submit nomination papers to the Town Clerk is Monday February 13, 2023 at license form is included in your census mailing.

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Deadline to submit nomination papers to the Town Clerk is Monday December 15, 2022 in the Town Clerk’s office.

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A form street dog’s license, or can mail the in, addr address not a from P.O. each boxobtain is required from each person signing yourthe papers.

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Please make sure signatures are legible otherwise with a check and a self-addressed stamped box is required from each person signing your papers.

Please make sure the signatures are leg the signatures are legible otherwise we can’t count them on for sure the Town election will be available December 15, 2022 in the we can’t count them envelope.

Please send a self-addressed we can’t count them mination papers to the Town Clerk is Monday February 13, 2023 at envelope and stamp for each dog you are Elected positions available in 2023 Positions Available in 2023 Elected requesting a license for. We will send the Elected positions available in 2023 OF POSITIONS TERM dog tag(s) back to you in the mail. Just a es fromBOARD voters registered inNUMBER Seekonk.

A street address not a P.O. BOARD NUMBER OF POSITIONS reminder that TERM Board of Assessors One 3-year it is a Massachusetts general our papers. Please make sure the signatures are legible otherwise Board of Assessors One 3-year Board of Selectmen Two 3-year law that dogs be licensed annually, with Board of Selectmen Two 3-year proof of a current rabies vaccination. Failure Housing Authority One 5-year Housing One 5-year to comply may result in a by-law citation fee.

Library Board of TrusteesAuthority Two 3-year The Seekonk Senior Center is reaching out Library Board ofOne Trustees Two 3-year Planning Board 5-year to families 5-year who may need a Christmas dinOF POSITIONS TERMOne Planning Board One Town Moderator 3-year ner basket.3-year If you, or someone you know is 3-year Town Moderator One School Committee One 3-year in need please give the Senior Center a call 3-year Town ClerkSchool Committee One 3-year One 3-year at (508) 336-8772 5-year Water Commission One 3-year Town Clerk One 3-yearand they will assist you in this wonderful giving back to the com3-year Water Commission One 3-year munity program. The deadline to sign up 5-year The Town3-year Offices hours over the week of Christmas is December 15.

The Town Offices hours over the week of Christmas and New Year will be: They will also be doing other wonderful andhours New Year will be:Tuesday Monday The Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Thursday and Friday New MondayYear will be: 3-year Town Offices over the week Wednesday of Christmas Adopting a family for Christmas Dec. 19, Dec. 20, Dec. 21, Dec. 22, Dec.23 Dec. 26, Dec. 27, Dec. 28, Dec. 29 Dec.30programs: Jan.2, Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 3-year 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am – 8:30am Town Town 8:30am– 8:30am – 8:30am – Town and Town Sponsor a Senior.

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Santa Claus to Arrive by Antique Fire Engine!

Santa Claus will arrive for his annual visit at the Seekonk Little League Fields on Water Lane in Seekonk located behind the Dr. Kevin Hurley Middle School on Sunday, December 11th from 11AM2PM. Santa will be riding on the Seekonk Fire Museum Antique Engine #3 with his elves and helpers. He will speak to the children from atop the Fire Engine to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season.

Santa’s Mailbox will be there to collect the children’s letters as well.

Annual Report of Seekonk Land Conservation Trust

Since 1967 Seekonk Land Conservation Trust has preserved over 700 acres in Seekonk through acquisition and conservation restrictions, and in recent years assisted in many more land preservation successes with the town Community Preservation Committee. These preserved properties enrich our daily lives and enhance what remains of the beautiful rural character of Seekonk.

With these properties comes the increased responsibility of stewardship and management. We are excited to be developing a new strategic plan in the coming months to address these issues along with our priority of continued land preservation.

To fulfill our growing stewardship needs, we have hired Jessica Blackledge to serve as our new Stewardship Coordinator. Given her experience in environmental conservation and a background in landscaping, agriculture and construction industries, we believe Jessie will enable us to sharpen our focus on both the conservation easements we hold as well as on our properties open to the public. Jessie’s passion for conservation work is both inspiring and contagious! We hope you will participate in walks, clean up days, and educational programs in the coming year.

A generous gift has resulted in new plantings and improvements in the Cushing Conservation Area. A visit to this area will reveal more native plantings taking root and extensive clearing with assistance from National Grid. It’s a fabulous spot for bird

watching or just a short stroll right along Chestnut Street.

Last year, the Land Trust worked closely with the Town to acquire the 40-acre Medeiros farm with CPA funds and an overwhelming vote of support from town residents. The Land Trust has agreed to hold the conservation easement which the state requires for the use of Community Preservation Act funds in purchasing this land.

At our April Annual Meeting we were pleased to honor Rob and Julia Emlen with the Mary C. Wilson Community Conservation Award for their contribution and commitment to conservation. The Land Trust continues to fund and support other activities in the town of Seekonk including: • Mini-Grants to Seekonk teachers for student environmental education programs. Recent grants have funded the middle school Green Team which promotes sustainability initiatives, a nature storybook walking trail at Aitken School, a biodiversity nature hike at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge for Martin students, and books on the global impacts of climate change for the high school AP Biology students.

• Seekonk Public Library Grant for our support of the Environmental Resource Center for books, programs, and the annual Nature Photography Contest.

• Nature Walks open to the community. The Land Trust partnered with the Runnins River Watershed Alliance to lead educational walks at our Martin Wildlife Refuge and other sites.

• Earth Day annual cleanup events on our properties. Special thanks to Scout Troop 1 Seekonk and the Seekonk Recycling Committee!

We are looking forward to the year ahead and invite you to join us in the effort to preserve unique aspects of the beauty Seekonk offers, and to share your ideas and interests with us. We also extend the best of holiday greetings to you and your family and thanks for your continued support!

For further information, please see https://www.seekonklandtrust.org or follow us on www.facebook.com/seekonkLCT P.O. Box 383, Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771

Seekonk Animal Shelter News

Bear and Scarface are 2-year-old, female Guinea pigs that were surrendered by their owner. Bear is brown & buff colored and Scarface is tri colored. On spa days, they lounge in their playyard and enjoy being brushed and fussed over… and they love yummy snacks! They are typical friendly bonded sisters who enjoy each other’s company and must be adopted together.

If you are looking to expand your pet family, stop by to meet Bear and Scarface at the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St, Seekonk MA 508-336-6663. Please also check out our other pair of Guineas pigs, and our available cats at Petfinder.com.

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2nd Annual Seekonk Veterans Community Leaf Rake

Once again, we were fortunate to have a great group of Seekonk High School students arrive to make light work of our leaf covered property.

This year’s volunteers consisted of members of the Girls’ Field Hockey Team….at one point it appeared as though the entire team was on board along with the two Kim’s, volunteer Mom Kim and Coach Kim. Obviously there were plenty of willing volunteers, as the program expanded from 5 homes in 2021 to 13 this year.

Many thanks to all who donated their time, efforts and bags.

Kudos to Matt Bosh, Assistant Principal and James LaFlame, Veterans Agent for making this wonderful community service available.

Our yard is ready for winter…much appreciated, girls, et al!

Edward and Barbara Malloy Thankful Seekonk Senior Residents

Seekonk Save A Pet Society Thanks Supporters!

During the month of October, Seekonk Save A Pet Society held their 35th Annual Auction to benefit the Seekonk Animal Shelter.

The auction was an online event and was a big success thanks to all those who participated.

We would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who donated over 360 items and all those who bid on items and joined in on the fun to help the homeless pets. We also want to recognize our sponsors for their continued support...Bank Rhode Island, Champion Motorsports, Krazy Korner Bagel & Deli and Ramada Conference & Banquet Center.

We are truly grateful for your generosity and continued support!

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Town of Seekonk Recycling Where to recycle/repurpose items that can’t go in your bin:

Plastic bags or wrap – Bread bags, produce bags, and Ziploc bags all stretch. There’s an easy way to tell if bags are eligible to be recycled. As with most recycling programs, there’s a rule-ofthumb to remember: The bag needs to be clean and dry and you need to be able to stretch it, at least a little. Try doing this over your thumb. Return the bags to local stores that accept plastic bags such as Stop & Shop, Shaws, or Walmart.

• Hardcover books – some charities will take books. The library is another possible option although they haven’t started accepting books yet since COVID. The Rehoboth library has a book bin and Savers will take books. Label a box of books “free” and ask local doctor’s waiting rooms or childcare centers if they’d accept them.

• Light bulbs – bring CFL, LED, and fluorescent bulbs less than 4 ft. to DPW. • Batteries – rechargeable, nickel/cadmium, and dry cell batteries can be brought to DPW. • Textiles – Bay State Textile donations bins are at DPW and all schools in Seekonk. Also, Kiducation bins are at Pella Windows and South Coast Collaborative.

• Paper towels and napkins - They are fine to use in compost bins as long as they haven’t been contaminated with any substances that would not be organic. For example, you shouldn’t throw in any paper napkins or paper towels that have been used for wiping chemical-based cleaning products.

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• Any food waste – visit https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home for items to compost at home • Electronics – Best Buy will take most electronics for recycling https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat1499 00050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025 • Packing peanuts – Most UPS Stores will take packing peanuts but other delivery services may as well.

• Scrap metal - https://www.synergymetalsrecycling.com/ will take scrap metal on Rt. 6 • Eyeglasses – bring to DPW – deposit in bin inside front door This is not an exhaustive list. More items will be added as information is available. If you have any questions, please call Seekonk Recycling Committee at 508-336-7407 or email William Kirchmann at wkirchmann@seekonk-ma.gov The DPW regularly sponsors a Household Hazardous Waste Day for residents. Check the Seekonk Reporter and the town website for updates.

Seekonk Police to Install Street Cameras

By Joe Siegel The Seekonk Police Department plan to install five cameras on various streets in an effort to curb criminal activity. Police Chief Dean Isabella told the Board of Selectmen about Flock Safety, a company which operates a camera system all over New England.

“What it allows us to do is have a constant ability to capture information that will allow us to enhance investigations,” Isabella said at Wednesday’s meeting. “For example, we’ve had some major retail burglaries in (Seekonk) over the past year and a half.”

With the Flock system, the Seekonk Police would have access to all cameras in that system and would be able to track vehicles involved in those crimes. “(The camera) gets a clear picture of the (license) plate on that vehicle, which is very helpful,” Isabella noted.

“It also gives us alerts to suspect vehicles that enter our jurisdiction.

It does act as a deterrent.” Those vehicles might be stolen cars or those connected with a Silver alert or an Amber alert.

Each camera will cost $2500 annually. The department studied locations with the highest number of border traffic. The locations selected include the I-195 overpass for Providence and Fall River, Highland Avenue, Central Avenue, and Rt. 114 A/ Taunton Avenue.

“There’s no delay in the implementation of the program,” Isabella added. “(Flock) could probably have them up and going within a couple of weeks if we so choose.”

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Seekonk Selectmen: Low Meeting Turnout ‘Sad’ and ‘Unacceptable’

By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen expressed their frustrations about Sullivan noted the members of the Charter Review Committee Monday’s poorly attended town meeting. Changes to the Town put in two years of work on making recommendations for changes.

Charter were rejected. “For all those that worked hard on the charter “Granted they had to endure the fact that we didn’t take all of their changes, we did the best we could,” Selectman David Andrade recommendations,” Sullivan continued. “We submitted what we said at Wednesday’s meeting. thought was best. I think what’s disappointing to me, is town meet“Barely getting a quorum (78 voters) is sad and unacceptable,” ing, to quote somebody else ‘didn’t do its job again’”. said Chairman Justin Sullivan. “We went through 18 articles in an Voters at the 2021 Spring Town Meeting opted for an indefinite hour.” postponement, claiming they were given an insufficient amount of time to review the changes.

The Town Charter is reviewed every five years. Sullivan said a new subcommittee for charter review would have to be assembled in 2024. “We’re going to need people to step up,” Sullivan said.

“To watch two years of hard work by that committee get thrown away, not even considered just a little bit for the rest of the town, it was sad. The first time we presented it was a dumpster fire. We didn’t have a lot of documents that all blended together. The second time, the complaints were we didn’t present (the proposed changes) although everything was made readily available well in advance. This time we spoon-fed it with a presentation, cleaned it all up, handed it to (the voters) exactly how you wanted it, and still it gets discarded and cast off to the side.”

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By Joe Siegel The Seekonk School Committee, Superintendent Rich Drolet, and Committee chair Kim Sluter are being sued by Luis Sousa, a parent of two students at Aitken Elementary School. The suit was filed October 20 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Sousa is being represented by attorney Marc Randazza, who has offices in Gloucester.

Drolet had issued a No Trespass Order to Sousa as a result of incidents at two school committee meetings. The complaint says Drolet and the members of the school committee committed violations of Sousa’s rights under the first and fourteenth amendments, pertaining to free speech and equal protection, along with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Sousa claims he sufOdilia Paiva Joseph E. Paiva Alex Paiva Nick Paiva Asst Mgr General Mgr fers from bipolar disorder.

Acccount Mgr Acccount Mgr “On October 4, 2022, the Seekonk Public Schools issued a No Trespass Order to a district parent following two incidents of disruptive behavior during School Committee meetings,” Drolet said via email November 16.

“It is the goal of Seekonk Public Schools to conduct our meetings with civility, order and decorum. All speakers who participate in our meetings are encouraged to present their remarks in a respectful manner,” Drolet noted.

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The Reporter obtained a report filed by Seekonk Patrolman Brian T. DiCristoforo, who responded to a “disturbance” in the Licensed in MA & RI parking lot of Hurley Middle School on January 5.

DiCristoforo spoke with Sluter, “who informed me Sousa is a known party to her and the other members. Sluter stated once (the school committee) were in their closed door session, Sousa began banging on the windows and yelling at them. Sluter stated she was in fear for her safety due to Sousa’s behavior and all members in the Active Listings Pending Sold Avg Sale Price meeting were nervous to leave the building to go to their vehicles.

41 13 11 $526,789 Rehoboth I asked if Sousa had threatened anyone during the incident. No one could recall any direct threats, just yelling about the meeting.”

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Seekonk Tax Rates Will Increase

By Joe Siegel Seekonk residents will be paying higher taxes next year after the Board of Selectmen approved a full shift at their November 16 meeting.

According to the Board of Assessors, FY’ 2023 total residential values increased at 12.1 percent from last year while commercial values decreased by .2 percent.

New Growth increased 28.1 percent.

The maximum commercial, industrial and personal property (CIP) shift for the Town of Seekonk for Fiscal 2023 is 1.75 or a residential factor of .8034, as defined by the Department of Revenue.

Current Residential Tax Rate is $13.34.

The Current Commercial, Industrial Rate is $29.50. The Current Personal Property Rate is $29.43.

For a resident whose home is valued at $439,383, they will see an increase of $525 annually. Someone whose home is valued at $831,000 will see a $995 increase.

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Happy Holidays from the Rehoboth Anawan Lions!! We are looking forward to spending time with family and friends; and wish you and yours a healthy, happy and safe Holiday season. Thank you for your continued support of our Club; without you we can’t do what we do! Don’t forget to admire the Christmas Tree in the Gazebo as you pass by; it was decorated by our lovely ladies and their helpers...As always, if you are looking for something fun and worthwhile to do consider joining our Club. The more the merrier! We Serve.

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Our family is blessed to be part of the Rehoboth Community for over 20 years, and we love this town.

One of the great things about Rehoboth is the many opportunities to participate in community activities. The Rehoboth Lions, (Motto - “We Serve”) contribute to community activities by hosting events like Clam Boils, Golf Tournaments, Chicken Roasts and Cigar Nights. These events build community while raising funds to provide services for in need residents like medical equipment, medical procedure grants, student scholarships, building accessibility upgrades and local charity donations.

In 2023, the Lions are broadening their community building scope by hosting a Variety Show Benefit with proceeds going entirely to fund local high school musicians’ participation in the Massachusetts Lions State Convention’s High School Band.

If you or someone you know is an entertaining performer looking to share talents with the Rehoboth Community for a good cause, this event is for you! Rehoboth Lions are looking for some great acts for our mid-Spring 2023 Variety Show Benefit event. The exact date of the show will be announced once we have a strong list of participant volunteers.

We’re looking for good musicians, dancers, poets, comedians, storytellers and more to entertain our Goff Hall Audience during this Saturday evening performance. Each act will have 5-10 minutes to showcase their skill during the show. The length of each act will depend on the number of acts signed up to perform.

This multi-generational show is intended to build community as well as entertain. If you know family and friends who would like to participate, please ask them to contact David House, Rehoboth Lions’ Variety Show Coordinator, at davidleehouse@gmail.com.

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Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! Welcome to the Holiday Season!

The Rehoboth Lions have had a great year of Service to our Community, with many fundraising events that are only successful because of you! We have a great town that is incredibly generous!

This year’s events included our Clam Boils, Chicken Barbeque, Cigar Night, Golf Tournament and other events throughout the year - and 100% of every penny we raise goes to our community as well as the great things the Lions International does.

Locally, we support many different civic organizations that are too many to mention; fund scholarships for DR High, Bristol Aggie, and Bristol Plymouth Tech, and so much more.

2022 has been a bittersweet one for us, as we’ve said goodbye to some wonderful Lion brothers, but also said hello to a number of new members.

Two simple words define what we do: We Serve!

Here’s a great message from Lions International: Being a Lion means knowing that kindness matters! We believe in changing the world by serving the needs of our local communities. More than 1.4 million Lions around the world are responding to local and global challenges with kindness and care.

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We have you all to thank for another success, but here are a few companies, organizations, and people that went above and beyond in 2022: The Rehoboth Reporter - for posting our news in their print and online issues to help us get the word out!

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Scouting Around Scouting for Food Collects Food for Doorways

Scouts and parents from BSA Troops 1 & 9, and Cub Scout Pack 88, worked hard to collect over 8,000 pounds of food for Doorways Food Pantry to supplement holiday tables The Scouting for Food collection was another enormous success; the Scouts from BSA Troops 1 and 9, and the Cub Scouts from Pack 88, collected a record haul of over 8,000 pounds of food donations from the people of Seekonk, whose contributions will bolster the flagging inventory of food at the Doorways Food Pantry. “The donations filled our space to overflowing.” said Diane Fox of Doorways. “We had boxes and bags filling every available surface, with boxes piled two, three, and even four high, lining up and down the hallways.

The Scouts are a great neighbor to the community.”

The residents of Seekonk donated generously in support of their neighbors, and the food you gifted will fill the cupboards of homes throughout our community for many weeks to come. Most of Doorways shoppers are seniors on fixed incomes, or people with disabilities who cannot work. Others are young families struggling with low incomes. Regardless of the age or the reason, the assistance provided by a food pantry is more important than ever, as the cost of gasoline, fuel oil, and groceries continues to increase. Over seventy families rely on Doorways on a regular basis, and Doorways, in turn, relies on people like you. God bless you for sharing.

Girl Scout Troop 707 Collects Toys for Doorways

Members of Girl Scout Troop 707 present dozens of beautiful toys to Diane Fox of Doorways. The toys will be given to local families for Christmas.

To help celebrate the holidays, the young women of Girl Scout Troop 707 conducted a toy drive for the benefit of the children of Doorways’ client families. The Scouts collected a large number of beautiful toys for boys and girls of all ages; these toys that will become the Christmas delights for many local children. “This was a wonderful thing the Girl Scouts did” said Diane Fox of Doorways. “You know, it is not only the children who benefit from this act of giving. The parents, too, are gladdened; no one wants to see their kid go without at Christmas, and the joy and relief on their faces is a wonder to behold.”

We give thanks to the Girls Scouts, and to all who contributed to this beautiful toy drive. As Tiny Tim observed, “God bless us all, every one.”

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As CDO, Scott-Puopolo will enhance Health Imperatives’ existing fundraising systems and develop strategic new models to create an efficient overall fundraising program that abides by all industry best practices. This firm foundation will provide a base for Erica to expand Health Imperatives’ robust institutional giving program and build out a strong individual giving program. She will also collaborate closely with the President/CEO and the Director of Communications and Marketing to strengthen communications and targeted messaging by strategically leveraging media relations to broaden awareness of Health Imperatives and its mission.

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School News Seekonk High School First Annual Powder Puff Tournament Raises $1,400 for Local Food Pantry

To kick off Spirit Week 2022, the Seekonk High School Student Council Executive Board held its first annual Powder Puff Tournament. Each class entered a team of 12 females coached by 2 class members of the football team that was supported by a pep squad of 6 males who were trained by 2 class members of the cheerleading squad. The senior class pulled off the victory in the closing seconds when a pass was intercepted for a touchdown. In addition to the annual food drive conducted by Seekonk High School at this time of the year, all proceeds of the Powder Puff Tournament, totaling $1400.00 were donated to Doorways to help with the needs of families for the holiday season.

Hurley Middle School Food Drive Fills Shelves at Doorways Food Pantry

The families of Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School recently participated in a food drive on behalf of the Doorways food pantry.

Their efforts raised over 800 cans of food, plus hundreds of boxes of cereal and other boxed groceries. The quantity of food raised collectively was truly impressive! The people of Doorways would like to express heartfelt thanks to the Hurley School community, and to the other three Seekonk Public Schools as well, for their continued support and hard work in conducting numerous food drives and food raising events to fill our shelves ahead of the long, cold winter months. Their gifts support many Seekonk residents who are facing challenging times, and the food they provided will stock the cupboards, fill the lunchboxes, and grace the dinner tables of homes in our community for weeks to come. The food they collect stays in town, benefitting Seekonk residents who are experiencing hard times.

Special thanks is due to the coordinators of the various food drives: Linda Horton at the Seekonk High School, Jennifer St. Michael at the Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, Ann Marie Braganca at the Martin Elementary School, and the members of the Aitken School PTA. It takes a lot of time and effort to organize, collect and deliver all that food, and we wish to publicly acknowledge their contribution. To the students, the parents, the faculty and staff of all four schools, we are grateful for your generous support of our mission – thank you so much!

Local Students Receive Honors at Saint Raphael Academy

Saint Raphael Academy congratulates students from Bristol County who have achieved honor roll status for the first quarter marking period in academic year 2022-23. They are:

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Mr. Jake Kramer, Veterans Agent for the Town of Rehoboth spoke to the audience of staff, students, families, invited guests, and local veterans during Palmer River Elementary School’s Veterans Day Tribute.

What are you thankful for? This question arose in classrooms throughout November, as thankfulness was our focus character trait this month. Our staff looked for students who exemplified the character trait of thankfulness throughout the month, and we honored these students over the intercom. They also received a special certificate to display at home. We are proud to say that Palmer River Elementary School has many students who embody the characteristic of thankfulness.

Local veterans took center stage and were honored in a special school wide tribute. The Veteran’s Day tribute took place on November 10th and was well attended by local Veterans, our central office team, special guests, and fourthgrade parents. Each grade level conducted a special and touching tribute to the veterans in attendance. We were also very honored to have guest speaker and Veterans’ Agent, Mr. Jake Kramer, share how important it is to honor our veterans throughout the year and offer help and support whenever possible. We truly appreciate all the sacrifices our veterans and their families have made. Last but certainly not least, we would like to offer a very special thank you to Mr. Nardozzi from DRRHS, who filmed and live-streamed this event so family and friends at home could also enjoy this event.

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The 2022 Beckwith Lady Raiders soccer team finished their season with a record of 7 wins, 3 losses, and 2 ties. Players this year included 8th graders Eva Ainsworth, Eden Bessette, Phoebe Braga, Kaia Goulart, Addie Hoyle, and Isabelle Pirri, and 7th graders Campbell Cordeiro, Bailey D’Alessio, Alexis Flood, Zoe Fortin, Claire Kiselica, Taylor Pierce, and Annie Reed, and 6th graders Olivia Callahan, Alyssa Daniels, Cassidy Hasenfratz, Leah Hyder, Lanie Kazanjian, Quinn Kotch, Reece Kotch, Lyla Lewandowski, Abbie Oldmixon, and Jenna Sidok.

Through hard work and perseverance, the Lady Raiders finished the season in second place overall in the conference. The girls were coached by Mrs. Helen MahoneyCorreia.

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“The child and their family are robbed of so many special moments. Our field hockey team’s commitment to the Izzy Foundation is a way to help comfort those families in true We Are DR fashion.”

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Last September (childhood cancer awareness month), the 27 member team organized and hosted a bake sale and donated the profits to the Izzy Foundation.

Since 2011, this national foundation, based in Providence, has provided support to families dealing with pediatric cancer.

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field hockey and was in treatment at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Each year, the team tries to put together a fundraiser to raise money for childhood cancer research and the Izzy Foundation.

“We know that many families have children who are battling cancer, and that researchers are still searching for a cure for cancer,” Coach Meghan Marcotte said.

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Seekonk Public Library Winter Book Chat: Best of 2022 Wednesday, December 7 at 6 PM

Seekonk, MA – Join us at the library for Winter Book Chat: Best of 2022 on Wednesday, December 7 at 6 PM to share our favorite reads of the year. Librarian Michelle Gario says, “The “book chat” is an open ended book talk; rather than a discussion where everyone talks about one title, you choose the books you’ve most enjoyed and share about them.

It’s a chance to meet in person and share your reading finds with other book lovers.”

Discover new titles to add to your reading list or shopping list for the season! Register online in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events or by calling Adult Services at 508-336-8230 extension 56130. For more event information, visit www.seekonkpl.org or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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Seekonk, MA – Highly anticipated DVD releases are back and you can skip the wait to borrow them by joining us! Come and watch new DVD releases for FREE at Seekonk Public Library in our movie night series, the 2nd Wednesday of the month this October - January. This series is free and open to the public.

Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is back, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Rated PG-13. Running time: 2 hours and 11 minutes Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org for the title and other details. Register in the calendar at seekonkpl.org/ events for planning purposes and to receive any program updates.

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by Sarah Weeks: “She doesn’t know when her birthday is or who her father is. In fact, everything about Heidi and her mentally disabled mother’s past is a mystery. When a strange word in her mother’s vocabulary begins to haunt her, Heidi sets out on a cross-country journey in search of the secrets of her past.

Far away from home, pieces of her puzzling history come together.

But it isn’t until she learns to accept not knowing that Heidi truly arrives.”

After chatting about the book, playing literary games and enjoying sweet and sour snacks, participants will render their verdicts: is the book sweet (I love it!) or sour (not for me!)

Copies of So B. It are available at the library or online via the Hoopla app.

This activity is for students in grades 6-12.

Please RSVP online to reserve a space in this program.

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

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www.seekonkpl.org • library@seekonkpl.org • 508.336.8230 Nonfiction Book Club: The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts Tuesday, December 27th at 6:00 PM

Seekonk, MA – Join us for a lively discussion of The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America by Elizabeth Letts on Tuesday, December 27th at 6:00 PM at Seekonk Public Library. The title is available digitally as an ebook and audiobook through Libby, or you may place a hold and pick up a print copy at the library. New members are always welcome!

In 1954, Annie Wilkins, a sixty-three-year-old farmer from Maine, embarked on an impossible journey. She had no relatives left, she’d lost her family farm to back taxes, and her doctor had just given her two years to live--but only if she ‘lived restfully.’ ... Instead, she decided she wanted to see the Pacific Ocean just once before she died. She bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men’s dungarees, loaded up her horse, and headed out from Maine in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. She had no map, no GPS, no phone. But she had her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with kindness.

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Seekonk, MA – Personal and family stories are invaluable gifts you can share forever through writing. If you want to preserve some of your precious memories, join us for My Life & Family: Virtual Memoir Writing Series beginning on Thursday, January 5 at 6 PM. This program will meet over Zoom for six sessions on the following Thursday evenings: You must attend all sessions to participate. This free program will be held in Zoom; Register in the online Events Calendar at www. seekonkpl.org/events to receive the login information to attend.

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Novice and experienced writers are welcome!

For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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Crochet Class for Adults and Teens January 10, 17 and 24, 2023 at 6 PM

Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet? This 3-week class at Seekonk Public Library is for you! Adults and teens age 11 and up will learn the basics, from making a slip knot, to creating a chain and making single, half double and double crochet stitches. After making practice swatches participants will have the skills to make a simple project. Yarn and hooks are provided. Please reserve a place in this program by visiting our online event calendar: seekonkpl.org/events.

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Students in grades 6-12 can participate in these free, fun activities.

Teen Advisory Board - Thursday, Dec. 1 at 4 PM

We’re always looking for ideas to make cool new programs!

New members can apply at seekonkpl.org/teens.

Gingerbread Houses - Thursday, Dec. 8 at 3 PM

Everyone can decorate their own cute little house to eat or display!

Sweet & Sour Book Club: So B. It - Dec. 15 3PM

This month we will be discussing So B. It by Sarah Weeks and enjoying sweet and sour snacks. Copies of the book are available in the library or online via Libby.

Take and Make Paper Stars - Dec 19- 24.

Register and pick up a kit to make 4 beautiful paper stars to brighten up your winter décor. *RSVP online to reserve a space in this program.

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

Children’s Activities

Forest Caroling at Osamequin Farm Tuesday, December 6, 4 PM

We’ll meet at Osamequin Farm for a caroling stroll along the trails to sing together, explore the winter landscape and celebrate the festive season. We’ll decorate a living tree in the forest for the birds, critters and forest fairies to enjoy! Please bring your SAILS Library card so you may take books home to enjoy. A family event suited for all ages. Registration required.

Holiday Movie in 3D

Saturday, December 10, 1 PM

Bring your family and friends to watch a classic holiday movie, on a big screen, in 3D. There will be popcorn during the show and everyone will leave with a party favor or two. Take a Saturday afternoon break to enjoy this movie based on the children’s picture book written by Chris Van Allsburg. 3D glasses provided. Movie description: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe! Rated G. Running time 100 minutes. For the exact title, please call the library.

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Make, construct, paint and decorate a small wooden gingerbread house. This craft is geared towards children in grades 1-5 and some children may need assistance from their grown up. “Gingerbread” houses are made of wood and are NOT edible, neither are the decorations. For decorative purposes only. Register for the waitlist at seekonkpl.org, calendar of events

Tools for Tiny Hands

Tuesday, December 13, 10 AM

Tools for Tiny Hands is for children ages 2 to 5 and their adults.

Designed in an atmosphere of play, children will stop at different stations throughout the room to experiment with hands-on activities to pick items up using tweezers and other manipulatives. Families may arrive anytime after 10 AM. The program concludes at 11:30 AM. Registration required.

Paws To Read

Monday, December 19 starting at 3:30

Build reading skills and gain confidence in reading aloud by coming to the Library to “Paws To Read”. Register to reserve a 15 minute time slot to have your child read to Gizmo and Pepe, two adorable chihuahua/pomeranian mix therapy dogs. Children should

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Winter Reading Challenge “All the Feels” December 27 - February 27

“All the Feels” encourages readers to feel, experience, and dive into how reading enlivens our emotions. Participants will earn emojithemed badges and virtual tickets for logging reading minutes, completing activities, and submitting book reviews. Virtual raffle tickets are then redeemed for chances to win prizes. Preregister starting December 15 at seekonkpl.org/kids

The Ukulele Show!

Tuesday, December 27, 2 PM

Listen, learn and play at a ukulele concert with Dave Maloof featuring seasonal songs of winter. After the concert learn about the history of ukuleles (are they really from Hawaii?) and then have the opportunity to learn how to play one. The Ukulele Show is an educational program for all ages. Drop in, no registration required.

Dave Maloof is a teacher, musician, and comedian (which may mean there will be some laughing involved!) who presents and performs ukulele programs, educational concerts, and music/comedy shows.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency and by the Seekonk Public Library.

Family Movie Wednesday, December 28, 1 PM

Join us for a family friendly movie on the big screen! We can’t publicize the title here but it’s a new movie (2022) and tells the story of a character named Buzz and his adventures to infinity and beyond! Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your favorite stuffie because all are welcome! No registration required, drop in! Rated PG. Running time is 100 minutes. Call the library for the exact title.

Shrinky Dink Take & Make Bundle Beginning Thursday, December 29 at 9 AM

Stop by the Children’s Room and pick up a Shrinky Dink Craft Take and Make bundle while supplies last. No registration required.

Each “bundle” will include a Shrinky Dink sheet, instructions, ideas, and book! With a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ArT, and Math) this take and make project is sure to please all ages! The book will need to be returned, but all other materials are yours to keep!

support one or more of the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. Prefer to select your own items?

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Baby & Toddler Storytime: December 5, 12 at 10 AM

Join Miss Sharon for a weekly storytime designed for children birth - 36 months old. The storytime will include a book or two followed by music, fingerplays, movement and yes, even bubbles!

Siblings always welcome. No registration required. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child may take storytime books home. December 12 will be a special Jingle Babies Storytime.

Everyone is invited to wear red, green or a favorite holiday color!

Preschool Storytime: December 7, 14 at 9:30 AM

Miss Sandie will read 2 - 3 stories and children will complete a related activity. Siblings welcome. Registration is not required, but please bring your SAILS library card to check out books to take home. December 14 will be a special Jingle Kids Storytime.

Storytime on the Go Starting Thursday, December 1

Create a storytime experience at home with Storytime On The Go packets. Each packet will include 6 books to check out plus an age appropriate early literacy activity. The early literacy activity will

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News and Notes from Blanding Library Gingerbread Houses

Gingerbread House decorating programs for kids will be held again this year on Tues. and Wed. Dec. 13 and 14 from 3:30 to 5 each day. You can call the library at 508-252-4236 to see if there are any spaces left. Reservations are necessary. This program is for children ages 5 through grade 6, and younger children may work along with an older sibling. The library provides the house, icing and some “goodies” for decorating. Builders may bring their own candy decorations too, but no peanuts please.

This program is made possible by the support of the Friends of the Blanding Library. Thanks to the Friends financial support, the Blanding is able to offer a variety of programs for free, including many of the children’s summer programs, a great resource to the community. The Friends also sponsor the annual used book sale at the library.

Story Times

Baby & Toddler Story Times will continue on Tuesdays at 10:30 for children up through age 4. Children and their parents/caregivers and older siblings are invited to come for a short interactive program of movement, books, music, and more. Please register in advance.

Story & Craft Time for children age 3 and up continues on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:15. Siblings are welcome. A simple craft will be available to make or take home. Please register for these programs.

On Sat. December 10 from 10 to noon, the Blanding will have a “Twas the Night before Christmas” Story Walk inside the library with hot chocolate to enjoy along the way. Call the library at 508252-5346 for more information on this or any other programs.

Library Holiday ToileTREE

The Blanding’s Christmas tree this year will be decorated with tags with toiletry items written on them. We are collecting these items to benefit the Rehoboth Food Pantry. Here’s how it works: stop by the library and choose a tag from the tree. Purchase the item on the tag and return the items to the donation bin for the food pantry, located right inside the door at Goff Hall. Let’s fill the bin with these much needed items.

Also in December

Elf on the Shelf: The holidays approach and Elvis is back in the building! Our Elf on the Shelf, Elvis, will be up to mischief in the library until Christmas. Stop in and see if you can find out what he’s up to.

The Blanding Library Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wed. Dec. 7. This month’s book is “True Biz” by Sara Novic. Stop by the library for a copy of the book.

The Blanding Public Library (www. blandinglibrary.net) is located in Goff Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., (phone: 508252-4236). It is open Monday through Thursday from 10 until 8, and on Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays. The library will be closed for Christmas on Sat. Dec. 24 and Monday Dec. 26, and on Monday Jan. 2 for New Year’s. Happy Holidays!

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Events & Activities 10th Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Bob McKenna

The annual blood drive in memory of Robert McKenna is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Seekonk High School from 9:00 - 3:00. While it does not seem possible, this will mark the 10th anniversary of this event. It is especially important to his family to make this the best one yet.

For those who have participated in the past, they look forward to seeing you again. If you’ve been thinking about donating for the first time, they’d be honored to play a small role in that accomplishment.

Blood donations are desBob McKenna perately needed. Bob always encouraged people to do their part. Now his family has taken up that charge.

Please take advantage of this opportunity to donate close to home. Appointments can be made on the RI Blood Center website or by contacting Karen McKenna at kmckenna10@aol.com.

This is a wonderful way to start the new year off on a positive note. Help someone else - donate blood!

A Celebration of Art

Join Us in A Celebration of Art. Local Artist Marlene Alves, Helen DiQuinzio and special guest Symone Reid invite you to attend a wonderful, inspirational, and multicultural free art exhibit.

This visually stunning and colorful exhibit is to be shown all December long and all the art pieces are for sale. The address is Kilburn Mill Studios, Winston Gallery S2-106127 West Rodney French BLVD, New Bedford, MA 02744.

Animal lovers would like to know the proceeds from selected art pieces will be donated to Defenders of Animals.

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Class of 1973 ~ 50th Reunion Saturday, August 19, 2023 Time: 5PM-10PM Five Bridge Inn, 152 Pine Street, Rehoboth MA 02769

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Church News & Events Rehoboth Congregational Church News Worship With Us Every Sunday

The Rehoboth Congregational Church worships every Sunday at 10 AM. Join us for a wonderful blend of traditional worship with a modern twist. We sing, we laugh, and we enjoy the fellowship of one another’s company while strengthening our faith and serving others. If you are traveling or not quite ready for crowds, you can still worship with us! Our Sunday services are live streamed both on our website www.rehobothcongregational.org/worshiponline and on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/rehobothcongregational

Annual Christmas Cantata

Our Music Ministry is proud to announce our Annual Christmas Cantata featuring “Have You Heard” - A Celtic Christmas Celebration. This will take place on Sunday December 11th during our 10 AM worship service. Please Join Us!

It’s A Blue Christmas

Join us on Wednesday, December 14th at 7pm in our sanctuary for “It’s A Blue Christmas” - a service of remembrance that the holiday season is not always a joyful time for everyone. This service will be full of prayer and understanding that everyone grieves in different ways and for different reasons.

Annual Christmas Pageant

Join Us Sunday, December 18th During our 10 AM worship service for our Annual Children’s Christmas Pageant. Come join in the fun & festivities and see what our church youth have prepared

Seekonk Congregational Church in Person Sunday Services

We hope you will join us each Sunday at Seekonk Congregational Church UCC at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA for our weekly service. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome, masks are optional.

We will also have a 2nd service on the first Sunday of December at 11 AM. Communion will be served at both services and childcare will be available. Church school will continue at 9:30 AM We will continue to record our services and they are available the following day at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube and on Cable 9 Seekonk at 9 AM each morning.

Upcoming Events/Services

• Dec 3 – Christmas Bazaar Returns in Person – 9 AM to 2 PM • Dec 4 - Worship: Hanging of the Greens 9:30 and 11am • Dec 10 - Winter Wonderland - 2-5 PM In the Hall, all families are welcome • Dec 11 - Worship: The Healing and Heart 9:30am & 5PM-2 services • Dec 18 - Worship: Christmas Lessons and Carols 9:30am Children’s Christmas Pageant • Dec 18 - Worship: A Solstice Service Blue Christmas Service…5:00pm • Dec 21, 22 and 23 - Outdoor Manger Scene with carols and readings at 7:07pm each night in front of the church on Fall River Avenue • Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Services 5:00 pm Family Service & 10:00pm Candlelight Communion Service • Dec 25 - No Worship Service If you have any questions on the above or wish to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email Donna.euell@gmail.com or call the church office at 508-336-9355. All events and services are open to ALL. Please check out our Facebook Page https:// www.facebook.com/SeekonkCongregationalChurch/ for updates.

Advent @ Newman UCC

Sunday, November 27 Advent I Service @ 10am - With guest preacher, Sean Amato

Sunday, December 4th

Advent II Service @ 10am - With guest preacher, Rev. Dr. George Peters features a special opening music selection of Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme. (Sleepers wake, a voice is calling) by J.S. Bach with Jonne Gomes on viola

Sunday, December 11th

Advent III Service @ 10am - With guest preacher Rev. Helen Bodell. A special service of music with Brass quartet featuring 3 choral anthems including works by Saint-Saens, as well as instrumental selections for brass and organ.

Sunday, December 18th

Advent IV Service – Poinsettia Sunday @ 10 am - With guest preacher, Christy Wynveen. We are joined by our dear friends Chris Turner on harmonicas and Rachel Maloney on fiddle. Featuring festive prelude and postlude of Christmas favorites and choral anthem Mary’s Boy Child by Jester Hairston featuring Becky Bass on steel pan.

December 2022 Saturday, December 24th

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ 5pm - With guest preacher Rev. Brandon Yaghjian-Tison. Special Christmas service with a festive prelude starting at 4:30 PM featuring Barbara Youmans on flute and Jonne Gomes on violin and full choir singing your favorite Christmas selections

Sunday, December 25th

Pre-recorded Christmas Day Service - With guest preacher, Rev. Brandon Yaghjian-Tison. Enjoy from the comfort of your home on YouTube / Facebook or newmanucc.org Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 and extends these invitations to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. For more information contact the Church Office at 401-434-4742 X10.

Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol A solo performance by Neil McGarry December 11, 2022 – 2:00 PM

Directed by Ross MacDonald “Best Solo Performance” 2014 IRENE Awards The First Baptist Church of North Attleboro 75 Park Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760 Tickets $20 Available at the door or by calling (508)699-2434 Originally created under the auspices of the Bay Colony Shakespeare Company

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energetic workout in this class that will teach the 3 circles that all tai chi movements are composed of. These simple and accessible movements will give you the primary benefits of Tai Chi. Following Circling Hands will be a 30-45 minute seated Taoist Meditation. Chairs are available or bring a cushion, towel, or yoga mat to make yourself comfortable. Guidance will be provided for beginners.

10:00 Ladies Sewing & Quilting 1:00 Bocce & Cornhole Toss 1:00 Hi-Lo Jack 1:00- 3:00 Crafty Fun Classes (NEW) this class will taught by Daisy Gilmore.

Wednesdays

Walking Club 10:00 NEW start time 9:00 Coffee & Donuts 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss 12:20 Coffee and Dessert from 12:30 – 1:30 (New Time)

Thursday

9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Belly Dancing 10:00 Ladies Knitting, Crochet, & Tea 12:00 Drums Alive (New) 1:00 Bocce 1:00 Cornhole Toss 1:00-3:00 Paper Crafting Class (NEW) includes Card Making Stamping (FREE).

Gabbi Silvia will teach our Paper Crafting Class 1:00-3:00 Watercolor Class (NEW) The class will be taught by Daisy Gilmore.

Friday

9:00 Men’s Coffee 10:00 Walking Club NEW start time 10:00 Bocce 10:00 Cornhole Toss

Outreach/SHINE

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

Reminder you will begin to receive letters/information from you Medicare insurance company that will be explaining the upcoming changes for 2023. Its’ important that you understand and save these documents.

Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and drug coverages can change drastically. Under the new Inflation/Reeducation Act Medicare can now negotiate some drugs and other drugs will be auto reduced in price and the total out of pocket expenses has also changed.

So, for 2023 it will be important for you to review your plans to insure you are covered properly and that all your medications are covered in the manner you would like.

December 2022 During open enrollment you can make changes to your plan to another that may be better for you and there could be other options available for you too. Open Enrollment begins October 15th and runs to December 7th so if you want help, please call the office to arrange an appointment. You will need to bring your Medicare and healthcare cards and all your medications so that we can be assured that all are covered at the level that would be best for you. Also, due changes in the Federal Poverty levels you may qualify for other assistive programs so we will need to check your gross income Fuel applications to Citizens for Citizens will begin this year of 2022-2023 heating year. We will soon have the new application forms here for you to apply, but if you are having difficulty with fuel and you are approaching a ¼ tank please call the office and we will attempt to assist you in getting up to 100 gallons. Re-certification forms for those on Fuel Assistance Program for 20222023 will be receiving them now, so call us to assist you with them to get the greatest benefit possible.

Questions or needs on Housing should also be directed to this office.

Currently applications for Food (SNAP benefits) assistance are still being process, so please call the office on how we can help you with your nutrition needs and save costs on your food bill.

Enrolling in Medicare through the Social Security Administration To actively enroll in Medicare, contact the Social Security Administration. You can enroll through Social Security in three different ways.

Visit your local Social Security office. If you need to visit your local Social Security office to enroll in Medicare, you should make an appointment. Appointments are strongly recommended so that you can avoid delays and waiting in line.

Call Social Security at 800-772-1213 to make an appointment at your local office.

Visit https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main. jsp to find the address for your local office.

Enroll online. To avoid waiting in line, consider enrolling in Medicare online. There are two ways to apply for Medicare online: If you are applying for Medicare Part A and Part B at the same time, you can use the online application found here: www.ssa. gov/benefits/medicare/ If you are applying for Medicare Part B using the Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP), you can use the online application found here: https://secure.ssa.gov/mpboa/ medicare-part-b-online-application Enroll over the phone. Call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to enroll in Medicare over the phone.

Did you miss your enrollment deadline?

If you need to enroll in Medicare, but you missed your enrollment period, contact your

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHINE) for help.

Rehoboth Public Health Nurse Geraldine Hamel, RN MSN

Available Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 508-252-6502 ext. 3127 or 508-252-5947

Stephanie Reis, RN BSN

508-252-6052 ext. 3128 Offering multiple medical services for our Rehoboth citizens: Home Visits, Vaccinations, Support groups: Bereavement, Caregiver assistance, Dementia support and more.

• Wellness Clinic - Wednesday • Podiatry Clinic - Last Thursday of the month • Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Please contact the Public Health Nurse Geri Hamel 508252-3127 for more information.

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

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

The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: a. Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town of Rehoboth’s elders. b. Carry out programs and services that range from information on community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, intergenerational activities, crafting programs and other programs beneficial to our seniors.

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Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club News

Our November monthly meeting was very informative with many positive comments for our Annual Fall Bazaar held in October, 2022! Our Bazaar Chair, Diane Silva, spoke her kind “thank you” s to her committee, our members, and to all who donated so many wonderful gift opportunities.

It is true that we could not have had such a successful Bazaar without you.

Our next meeting will be held at Davenports Restaurant for a Christmas Luncheon on December 21, 2022 at 12 PM. We are limited in space, so if any member of the Club wishes to join us, and have not signed up, there is not much time to do it. Your can call Donna Howard at 508-252-6281 to make reservations. Looking forward to seeing many of our Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club members there!

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Seekonk Human Services The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm, and Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm. We welcome all to come and enjoy the activities and companionship at Seekonk Human Services.

Holiday Hours

• Friday, December 23, 2022—Closed • Monday, December 26, 2022— Closed • Friday, December 30, 2022—Closed • Monday, January 2, 2023—Closed

Holiday Bells

Wed, Dec 7, 2022 @ 11:30am

Join us to celebrate the holidays as we welcome Southcoast Bell Ringers! The Southcoast Bell Ringers will be bringing holiday cheer with their performance. This group of performers will be playing holiday songs that will bring a smile to your face!

Light refreshments and pastry will be available. Please call the office at 508-336-8772 to sign up.

Community Education

Wed, Dec 14, 2022 @ 11:30am

The town appreciates and understands the importance of being informed. Throughout the year we invite town Department Heads to be guest speakers and present a free educational workshop in relation to their specific department. It is important to keep up with the latest town scoop! This month, will be Christine DeFontes from the Treasurer’s Office and Lydia Cordeiro from the Assessor’s Office. Christine and Lydia will go over programs that are available to tax payers regarding their property tax among other things that they offer. Coffee will be served. Preregistration is required for this activity, please call the office at 508-336-8772.

Holiday Chorus

Tues, Dec 20, 2022 @ 11:15am

The Chorus students at Dr. Kevin M.

Hurley Middle School will be visiting to sing some holiday and popular songs for you!

The chorus program is new at the Hurley Middle School—it is offered for half of the school year for students interested in taking the class. Mrs. Marilyn Daniels and the Hurley Middle School Chorus students are thrilled to showcase some of Seekonk’s youth talent!

Sponsor a Senior

This holiday season, Seekonk Human Services will work with community members to help bring a personal touch to senior citizens. The goal is to provide seniors with outside contact and gifts to let them know they are not forgotten and alone.

The holiday season should be a time of joy with your loved ones. However, for some, that isn’t the case. Often times, the holidays are geared toward children and families, and those who are on their own tend to get left out. Human Services will be collecting donated gifts and items to provide to those seniors who might not have close family, have a fixed income or both. Included items may consist of slippers, clothing items, hygiene products, reading materials, card games, word puzzles and gift cards. Please feel free to think outside the box. Homemade items such as blankets, scarves, hats and cards are great options.

All seniors utilizing this program will remain anonymous. If you are a Seekonk senior or know a Seekonk senior in need of some holiday cheer, or would like to donate please call Human Services at 508336-8772.

Holiday Basket & Meal Assistance

If anyone is in need of food this holiday season or know someone who is in need,

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The deadline for a holiday meal or basket is December 15, 2022.

Christmas is for Kids

Seekonk Human Services will be participating in Christmas is For Kids. Applications are available at Seekonk Human Services.

Please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 for application. *The program is intended for children age 0-13 years old.

Application deadline is Thursday, December 1. NOTE: Anyone interested in adopting a family for Christmas please contact Brittney Faria or Ashley Cartwright @ 508-336-8772

Fuel Assistance

If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply or if you need help filing your application, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department. Fuel assistance applications accepted November 1, 2022 until April 30, 2023.

Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $42,411, for 2 people is $55,461, for 3 people is $68,511, and for 4 people is $81,561 Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income. Needed Documents: • Proof of income: 4 consecutive pay stubs; Social Security Award Letter or 1099; Pension (Current 1099); Interest Dividends (1099); List of everyone in household plus their income • Homeowner’s must include: Mortgage statement; Real estate tax bill; Insurance bill; Recent copy of electric bill and gas/oil bill • Renters Include: Rent receipt; Recent copy of electric bill and gas/oil bills • Other Documents Needed: License; Social Security Cards for all members in household; Birth certificates for members under the age of 18; Food Stamps - copy of verification

“Canasta”

Mondays @ 1:00pm

Are you interested in playing or to watch and learn how to play Canasta? We are trying to gather people here to play Canasta.

Please call if you are interested in this activity by calling our office at 508-336-8772.

Arts & Crafts

Mondays in December at 1:00pm

Preregistration is required for this class.

December 2022 The cost for this class is $5 for Seekonk residents and $7 for non-Seekonk residents. All classes have limited availability. **Art Work subject to change.

• December 5 - Terracotta Ornaments • December 12 - Mason Jar Snowman • December 19 - New Year’s Wreath

Podiatry Clinic

Wed, Dec 14, 2022 10am - 2pm

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

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, Nov 16, 2022 9:00am

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

Women’s Lunch at 11:30am Wed, Dec 21, 2022

at The Grist Mill in Seekonk The Women’s lunch group meets every 4rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30am.

Everything is dutch treat. If you are interested in joining for good food and good conversation, while supporting our local restaurants, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Let’s Learn Together!

Tues, Dec 27, 2022 @ 2:00pm “Finding Your Files”

Join Librarian Michelle Gario in this 90-minute session to talk about how to find your downloads and files. This program is for TABLETS AND PHONES ONLY. Bring your own tablet or phone; please make sure your device is fully charges. Contact the Seekonk Human Services to preregister for this at: 508-336-8772.

Sign Language

Jan 17, 2023 Tues @ 10:00am

A new 10-week session of sign language will begin Tuesday, January 17, 2023. If you are interested in this beginner class, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-3368772 to register.

Future Special Activities The Roaring Twenties

America in the Age of Jazz and Prohibition

Wed, January 25, 2023 @ 11:30am

In the years immediately following the First World War, the United States experienced an unprecedented period of economic prosperity and cultural creativity. From the jazz clubs to Harlem to the Speakeasies of

Chicago, America in the 1920 was pulsing with youthful energy and vitality. Yet, the period also gave rise to vast criminal enterprises and exposed the economic divisions in the country. This lecture will examine the color and chaos of the Roaring 20s Preregistration is required when attending these activities by calling 508-336-8772.

Newport Playhouse

Dec 13, 2022 10:00am - 5:30pm “A Christmas for Carol”

Cost: $95.00 for the Play, the Buffet, Transportation & Gratuity for the Driver Come see the World Premiere of this hilarious Christmas Comedic Farce! During the holiday season, Carol tends to take Christmas too far at work with decorations, presents, and overbearing traditions that not everyone celebrates in the office. er coworkers love Carol, but this time of year she gets on everyone’s last nerve, so they formulate a plan for the company party that night.

With wacky office hijinks, pranks, an office romance, and even people caught in their underwear, will they be able to help Carol remember the true meaning of Christmas?

You will enjoy a Great Buffet, A Wonderful Play, and a Fun-Filled Cabaret!

Registration must be done in person and payment is required at the time of registration. Registration ends December 1st.

Computer Stations

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

Library Homebound Delivery

Residents of Seekonk who are homebound due to physical limitations or illnesses that are long term or temporary are able to enjoy library materials through our Homebound Delivery Service.

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Delivery Service is for residents who have no one in their household to go to the library for them. Adult Services staff will coordinate deliveries and can work with participants to choose materials that meet their needs and interests. Volunteers will deliver the materials to the participant’s door contact-free and return borrowed materials to the library. For more information, call Adult Services at the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@ seekonkpl.org.

Sharps Disposal

Did you know that as of July 1, 2012 the Commonwealth banned the practice of disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (sharps) into your household trash? The Seekonk Board of Health has a Sharps Disposal program. This program is for Seekonk residents only. Those who use this program pay for the program. The fee is $9.00, which includes a one-gallon sharps container and the disposal of that container.

Any questions please contact the Board of Health 508-336-2950.

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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.

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Seekonk Human Services will be working with Bristol Elder Services to provide nutritional meals for lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 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. Suggested donation of $2.25 per meal which will be collected at the time of pickup. Pick up will be between 11am - 12pm. December menu is available on our Facebook Page and by calling our office at 508-336-8772.

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Looking Back . . . At Calendars

By Phyllis Dupere It appears that old calendars only had one or two days a month that were important enough to mention in those tiny calendar squares. Some of the more recent calendars out there have two or three per day. That’s a lot of celebrating over the course of a year.

As a student, we knew the New Year started in September, on the first Wednesday after Labor Day. Then came October, with Columbus Day being the next day off, unless it landed on a Saturday or Sunday. And so it went….

But, no!!! How come January gets to be the first calendar month? There are lots of different answers to this question. The most interesting answer that I found is that it was named after Janus, the Roman god with two heads or faces, one looking behind and the other looking forward. My though was “Couldn’t that reasoning be used anywhere in the calendar cycle?”

How many of you out there kept a DIARY, when you were younger? A small calendar/notebook-like book, one page for each day, with a latch and key to lock up all your private thoughts. I had one…in 1967. If anyone who knew me then and were to read it today, they would certainly be able to identify me as the owner of this history-laden leatherette book. Yes, my love of baseball is quite evident there. I think I had all the final scores of each Boston Red Sox game played during the year of The Impossible Dream. If it was an extra good game, I also noted that…with a star or exclamation point…my own private ‘shorthand’ that no one else would be able to understand! Was I ever wrong on that thought!!!

Nowadays, diaries are still popular, however many people now call them journals or agendas. Think about it…did you buy someone one of these for a Christmas present? I did. There really is very little difference between my diary and these journals. The major difference in the ones I bought as gifs this year is that they are larger…guess we have more going on in our lives these days.

AND it is no longer just a “teenage girl” gift. We even have spaces in our cell phones for note taking and leaving ourselves voice mails.

Then, you get to the day when you need to write down all your activities and those of your immediate family on the same calendar.

Some families color-code their schedules so there are no missed appointments. You might remember your cat has a 9:30 AM nail appointment at the groomers, but will you remember that the furnace is to have its annual cleaning later that same day? Will you be able to get home in time? Oh no, your child’s school just called and your son has conjunctivas and you need to pick him up and take him to have it looked at, then go pick up his prescription. We all juggle things around at times. Other days go smoothly.

I have gotten to the point where I hang up a calendar with scenic pictures on it for my viewing pleasure. My “activity” calendar is what they call a “large print” wall calendar that is the size of a regular calendar with a slight variation…the empty square spaces (boxes) for the first half of the month are on the upper portion of the calendar where a picture usually is placed, with the empty spaces (boxes) for the last two weeks of the month is on the bottom portion of the calendar, where all the spaces are usually located.

This set-up works for me! We all have our own comfort zone.

December is said to have twenty global holidays, whether religious or cultural in nature. It is one of the most festive and religious months of the entire year. Many of these ceremonies and celebrations involve traditions, food, friends, and family. Whatever days you celebrate throughout the calendar year, may you find joy, peace and love in knowing that you are a part of the whole community that makes us one.

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2022 Holiday Guide SCCC presents “The Magic of Mozart, Imagination & Inspiration”

South Coast Community Chorale invites you to our holiday concert.

An event you will not want to miss Fall River, MA – The South Coast Community Chorale (SCCC) is excited to present their holiday concerts. The concerts will take place on Saturday, December 17th, 7:30 pm at St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave, Somerset, MA and Sunday, December 18th, 3:00 pm at Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 South Main St, Fall River, MA. The South Coast Community Chorale cordially invites you to their 2022 holiday concerts!

SCCC will feature Mozart’s Mass in C Major, Christmas on Broadway, A Muppet Christmas Carol Medley, Merry Christmas Mozart, songs from Home Alone and many other holiday favorites. Join them for a chance to see Mozart and have your picture taken with him.

Mozart themed activity books will be provided for children of all ages. Get into the holiday Robi-Ann Medeiros spirit with some fun and beautiful music.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door (Prices for students and seniors are $3 off either price). Visit their website at www.sccchorale.com for more information and to purchase tickets online through Eventbrite®. Check out SCCC on Facebook and Twitter too!

Directed by Frank Wilhelm, the South Coast Community Chorale is a group of singers based out of Fall River, Massachusetts.

Members come from Fall River and nearby communities including Somerset, Swansea, Dighton, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Westport, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Taunton, Raynham, and Middleboro.

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Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus Presents The Carols of Christmas December 10-11, 2022

The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus presents its annual Christmas Concert.

90 singers and 30-piece orchestra join forces to present “The Carols of Christmas” on December 10 at 7pm and December 11 at 2pm at Taunton High School.

The concert will include a carefully curated program of the very best Christmas carols that is sure to please. Contents will include “Joy to the World”, “O Holy Night”, “O Come All Ye Faithful”, “Silent Night”, “What Child is This?”, “The First Noel”, and many more! SMFC Bronze, our very own handbell choir, will perform several selections on their own and in consort with the chorus and orchestra. Processional dancers will add to the festive program for the premier of “Good King Wenceslaus,” which was commissioned by the chorus from Dove Award Winning composer Camp Kirkland.

An acoustic version of the concert will be performed on December 4, 3pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Bridgewater, and will feature additional exclusive content.

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2022 Holiday Guide Newport Mansions Add More Sparkle to Holidays

NEWPORT, R.I. – Returning for its third year, “Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” will be bigger and brighter than ever when it opens November 19.

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All properties are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and will close at 2 p.m. on December 24. Visit www.newportmansions.org/events/holidays-at-the-newport-mansions to learn more.

Holiday Brunch Offered at Chinese Tea House

Located on the back lawn of Marble House and perched above the historic Cliff Walk, the Chinese Tea House provides an unmatched setting for a three-course holiday brunch by Stoneacre Brasserie. The menu includes a tea tower, an entree selection and assorted desserts.

Complimentary tea service is included.

Specialty cocktails and wines are available for purchase.

This Holiday Brunch is available Thanksgiving weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 25, 26 and 27; Saturday and Sunday, December 16 and 17; and Christmas Week – Monday through Saturday, December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31.

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2022 Holiday Dining Guide An Easy Appetizer to Add Holiday Cheer (Family Features) Before the big meal, gifts and cherished moments at the family table, almost every holiday party starts with an important tradition: breaking the ice. This year, you can serve up a smile and start the party with this crave-inducing appetizer to get everyone talking.

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(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating. This year, call the entire family together and make your festive feast truly memorable with pairings that offer favorite flavors for all.

Starting with a tender cut of meat handtrimmed by master butchers at Omaha Steaks, this Roasted Chateaubriand with Red Wine Gravy and Lemon-Garlic Asparagus from chef David Rose calls to mind the extravagant holiday gatherings of yesteryear with a modern twist you can claim as your own.

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Prep: 15 min ~ Cook: 90 min • 1 tbsp stone gr mustard Chateaubriand • 1 Omaha Steaks Chateaubri- • kosher salt, to taste • ground black pepper, and (2-4 pounds) Lemon-Garlic Asparagus • kosher salt • 1/4 cup olive oil • ground black pepper • 1 pound jumbo asparagus, • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil stems trimmed and spears Red Wine Gravy blanched in salted water • Reserved chateaubriand juices • 1 pinch kosher salt • 1 medium shallot, small diced • 1 pinch black pepper • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red • 1 1/2 cups red wine pepper flakes • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 lemon, juice only • 2 1/2 cups water • 2 tbsp unsalted butter • 2 beef bouillon cubes To make chateaubriand: Pat chateaubriand dry with paper towels. Season on all sides with salt and pepper; bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 250 F. In large cast-iron pan, bring grapeseed oil to high heat.

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To make red wine gravy: Bring cast-iron pan with reserved chateaubriand drippings to high heat then add shallots and minced garlic. Brown 30 seconds.

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Reduce heat to medium and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter and flour until all clumps have disappeared and mixture is wellincorporated, 3-4 minutes.

Add water and bouillon cubes; bring to boil then whisk in stone ground mustard.

Reduce to low heat and simmer until achieving sauce-like consistency, 7-8 minutes.

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Turn off heat and add butter, stirring until emulsified into pan sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper, to taste.

Serve chateaubriand with lemon-garlic asparagus and red wine gravy.

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Make Holiday Memories with Sweet Eats (Family Features) From the first days of the season to the last, many families spend their precious time together with favorite activities and the best foods the holidays have to offer.

This year, you can change things up and start new traditions with a fresh ingredient like Envy apples, which provide an easy way to update classics due to their sweet taste and availability. The sweet, sophisticated flavor; uplifting, fresh aroma; delightfully satisfying crunch; beautiful appearance; and naturally white flesh that doesn’t brown as quickly as other apples all lend themselves to shareable recipes like this Apple Wreath Salad or Roasted Apple Macaroni and Cheese, both perfect for holiday parties.

Because cherished memories are made with sweet ingredients, you can turn cozy movie nights into festive and memorable events year after year by pairing Hallmark Channel’s popular “Countdown to Christmas” holiday movies with delicious desserts like Apple Custard Sponge Trifle and Brown Butter Apple Pie. Find more memory-making recipes at EnvyApple.com.

Apple Custard Sponge Trifle

Servings: 8-10 6 Envy apples 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, water 1 tablespoon corn flour 1 large plain sponge cake 2 cups vanilla bean custard 1/2 cup caramel or butterscotch sauce 1/2 cup cream fresh apple slices fresh strawberry slices Peel, core and dice apples; place in large saucepan. Add caster sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup water. Simmer apples 5-8 minutes until tender.

Combine corn flour and remaining water. Stir corn flour mixture into apples until apples are syrupy.

Cut sponge cake into 2-centimeter diced pieces. Arrange 1/3 of sponge pieces in base of serving bowl. Add half of cinnamon apple pieces, including syrupy juices. Add 1 cup custard and drizzle with 1/4 cup caramel sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients, finishing with sponge cake; chill.

Whip cream and spoon dollops over sponge cake to cover top. Garnish with apple slices, strawberry slices and caramel sauce.

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Apple Wreath Salad

Recipe courtesy of “The Produce Moms” (@theproducemoms) Balsamic Dressing: • 1 tablespoon honey • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salad: • 10 ounces baby arugula • 3 Envy apples, sliced • 9 ounces goat cheese, crumbled • 3 ounces pomegranate arils • 3 ounces pecans, toasted To make balsamic dressing: In small serving bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Place dressing bowl in center of large board or platter. Arrange arugula around dressing bowl in wreath shape.

Place apple slices on top of arugula.

Sprinkle on goat cheese, pomegranate arils and pecans.

Brown Butter Apple Pie

Streusel Topping: • 1/2 cup flour • 1/4 cup chopped pecans • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Filling: • 4 tablespoons butter • 2 pounds Envy apples, cut into 1/4-inch slices • 1/2 cup light brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 3 tablespoons flour • 1 deep dish frozen pie shell Preheat oven to 375 F. To make streusel topping: Mix flour, chopped pecans and light brown sugar.

Stir in butter using fingertips until incorporated with small lumps of butter visible.

Refrigerate.

To make filling: In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until amber, stirring often. Set aside to cool. In large bowl, stir sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla and flour using spatula.

Pour brown butter over apples and mix, scraping skillet with rubber spatula to incorporate brown butter bits.

Place frozen pie shell on baking sheet.

Add 2 cups apple mixture into shell, gently pressing apple slices for even base. Add remaining apple slices and gently press.

Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over apples.

Bake 30 minutes then reduce oven temperature to 350 F and bake 35-45 minutes until topping is golden and apples feel tender when pierced with fork.

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IN MEMORIAM Jorgen S. Mortensen

Dorothy A. (Bobola) Robson

Seekonk – Dorothy A. (Bobola) C H A R LT O N : J o r g e n S .

Robson, 84, passed away peacefully Mortensen, 80, of Charlton, MA, at her home after a brief illness to join passed away on October 14, her late husband, Ronald W. Robson 2022. in God’s hands on Ron’s birthday, Jorgen was born in Denmark, November 14, 2022. She and Ron the son of the late Carl Fritjof were married and made their home in Mortensen and Jenny Mortensen.

Seekonk for 48 years. Born in South After completing school and servAttleboro, Massachusetts on July 7, ing in the army in Denmark, he 1938, she was the loving daughter of traveled to Germany where he the late Joseph and Alice (Rogala) trained to be a master toolmaker.

Bobola.

After obtaining his credentials, Dorothy graduated from Attlehe followed his girlfriend, Henny boro High School and attended Gullacksen to Massachusetts.

Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School.

She worked as an au pair while She went on to enjoy a thirty-year cahe worked as a toolmaker in Jorgen S. Mortensen reer as the secretary of the president Waltham,MA. Dorothy A. (Bobola) of Engelhard Industries in Plainville, When Henny transitioned to a job in Attleboro, MA, the newly Robson Massachusetts, until retiring early for married Danish couple were invited to many parties where they health reasons.

Dorothy leaves her brother-in-law, Roger Tetreault of Rehoboth; found lifelong friends. Jorgen secured his first management posia grandson, Christopher Debeck; two nephews, R. Mark Tetreault tion in the area, and they built a house in nearby Rehoboth. Jorgen of Rehoboth, and Scott D. Tetreault and his wife, Laura in California, was handy and did much of the work himself while the family lived and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was the mother of in a trailer on the property. He later built a garage with a lift which the late Scott Debeck, sister of the late Barbara H. Tetreault, and enabled him to indulge his passion for working on British sports aunt of the late Trisha Tetreault. cars. He and Henny were particularly fond of mini-Coopers and Dorothy’s funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from WILoccasionally raced them in the area.

LIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Over the years, the Mortensen’s shared their Danish culture followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa with their friends, hosting a Danish lunch almost every year around Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment with her late Christmas, and introducing them to their families on memorable husband at Seekonk Cemetery will be private. Public VISITATION visits to Denmark. For many years, they owned a getaway in Aruba will be held on Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. where they escaped some of the New England winters. Henny TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com passed away in 2008.

Jorgen retired from his position as plant manager at Tech-Etch in 2013 after a 15-year tenure. He became a US Citizen in 2010. In 2019, he moved to The Overlook retirement community in Charlton, MA near his daughter.

MUDDY DRIVEWAY? TRY OUR ECONOMICAL GRAVEL/ He leaves behind his daughter, Nina STONE PRODUCTS THIS WINTER LaPlante, and her husband T.J. of Fiskdale, MA; his son, Thomas Mortensen, and his wife Ruby of Somerset, MA; his brothers Bent Mortensen and his wife Rita of Denmark, and Torben Mortensen and his wife Ruth of Denmark; and grandchildren Jarrod and Ethan LaPlante.

A Memorial Service was held in November, at the Attleboro Elks Lodge in Jorgen’s memory.

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IN MEMORIAM Richard Joseph Sloane, “Richie” Richard Joseph Sloane, “Richie” passed away peacefully at Martin County North Hospital on October 23, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was 81 resided in Stuart FL, formerly of Seekonk MA. He was born on March 10, 1941 to Rosemarie (Oates) and William E. Sloane in Attleboro, MA. Rich was a Seekonk resident for 75 years and resided at 34 Field St for 65 years. He wintered in Stuart FL for 37 years.

Richie Sloane Owner of R. Sloane Excavating. He worked on construction projects at Providence College, Pepsi plants and Kmarts in MA and RI. He built pools and plowed snow.

He was a true Mr. fix it!

He was a Seekonk volunteer firefighter. He was the treasurer and sponsor for the Seekonk Little League. He helped build, irrigate and maintain the little league fields. He sponsored a girls softball team and helped to begin a league for Jr. High School girls.

He had many boating adventures on the Narragansett Bay and in Fla with trips to Prudence Island, Block Island, Point Judith and on the intercostal waterway in Fla. He attended many car shows in Florida and New England with his little red Corvette. He was an avid NASCAR racing fan and a Seekonk Speedway loyalist especially when his daughter Robin was racing.

Rich is survived by wife Sally of 60 years, his daughters Laurie Given & Robin Berghman, son-in-laws David Berghman, Paul Given and his grandchildren Andrew Given (wife Isabel), Lindsey Given, Joseph Given and Talia Berghman and many nieces and nephews.

The family had a gathering of close friends to celebrate his life in Florida. His family will miss him dearly, may he rest in peace after years of hard work and retirement.

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Lisa Gail Fleck, 61, of Taunton, passed away on November 1st, in Burlington MA. A graveside memorial service for Family and close friends will be announced at a future date.

Lisa was the youngest of nine, born in Taunton MA to Joseph W Fleck and Shirley M Fleck on February 11, 1961.

Lisa Gail Fleck She went to Dighton grade schools and Dighton Rehoboth Regional high school. She received her degree from Stonehill College. She worked as an administrative assistant for Bay Bank for several years.

Lisa is preceded in death by her Parents Joseph W. Fleck and Shirley M. Fleck, brothers, Guy (Mike) Fleck, Brian Fleck, Gary Fleck and Sister Ann Marshall.

Lisa is survived by siblings, Joseph P. Fleck & Gypsy (Jo) Fleck of Westminster MD, Neil Fleck of Somerset MA, Colleen Sargent & John Sargent of Rehoboth MA, Paula Malo & Richard Malo of Taunton MA, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be sent to New England Sinai Hospital in memory of Lisa Fleck.

The family of Lisa wishes to extend our sincerest thanks to all the Doctors, Nurses and Caregivers that performed so valiantly to save her life and treat her with dignity and respect in her final days. God bless you all!

Her family will miss her sense of humor, her kindness, her generosity, her smile and her love for her family. Her courage in the face of dire situations, never complaining, was amazing. She was a beautiful spirit, humble and caring. We could do no better than to live our lives by the example she provided. Her death will leave a deep hole in our family; she will truly be missed!

We commit this beautiful spirit to our heavenly Father…

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Rosemarie (Jette) Godfrey Rosemarie (Jette) Godfrey, 84, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Edward W. Godfrey, Jr., who predeceased her. She was born August 29, 1938 in Attleboro, the daughter of the late Raymond and Doris (Knowles) Jette. She was educated in Rehoboth and had been a life-long resident. Prior to her retirement, Rosemarie had been employed for 36 years as head of the packing room at Arenburg Brothers, Inc. of Attleboro. Later she was employed seasonally by the Souza Family Farmstand. Rosemarie enjoyed camping and traveling to VerAUTO • HOME • BUSINESS mont with her husband. In the later Rosemarie (Jette) years, she enjoyed spending time at Godfrey the Rehoboth Senior Center.

Denise Smith Rosemarie leaves 1 daughter: Maureen E. Godfrey of Re~ over 30 years experience ~ hoboth; 1 son: Michael E. Godfrey and his wife, Sherry of Lincoln, AL; 4 granddaughters: Cindy Gatlin, Jessica Steward, Stacey E. Godfrey, and Michelle Dingler; 13 great-grandchildren, 3 greatPawtucket, RI | Rehoboth, MA great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two sisters, Doris Costa of Spartanburg, SC and Laura (Jeanne) Anderson of Mansfield, MA. She was also the sister of the late Simone (Ann) Tremblay of Raynham, MA. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are under the direction of the Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton.

Expressions of sympathy in Rosemarie’s memory may be made to the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, PO box 156, Rehoboth, MA, 02769.

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Death Notices Rehoboth

• Ernest L. Hallquist Jr., 80 of Rehoboth, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the Crestwood Nursing Care Facility in Warren.

• Marilyn Bourne Greene, 94, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the home where she lived for over 65 years.

• Edwin (Ed) N. Plath 61, of Rehoboth, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

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• Thomas W. Kerwin, 76, of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

• Pedro “Sena” Santos, 87 of Seekonk, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.

• Elaine D. (Jablonski) Dean of Attleboro, formerly of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022, just shy of her ninetieth birthday.

• Dorothy A. (Bobola) Robson, 84, passed away peacefully at her home after a brief illness to join her late husband, Ronald W. Robson in God’s hands on Ron’s birthday, November 14, 2022.

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Dorothy V. “Dottie” (Gray) Rousseau Dorothy V. “Dottie” (Gray) Rousseau age 85 of Rehoboth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Rousseau, to whom she was married for 66 years. Born April 19, 1937, in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy (Craft) Gray.

She was a lifelong resident of Rehoboth and a graduate of Taunton High School Class of 1954. Dottie worked for the Dighton Rehoboth High School as a cafeteria worker, then transferred to the Vocational Department where she was an Dorothy V. “Dottie” administrative assistant. She also worked (Gray) Rousseau for Wheaton College in the admissions department and she retired in 1999 after working for Sturdy Memorial Hospital in the billing department.

Dottie enjoyed spending time at South Shore Beach and camping in New Hampshire. She was an avid swimmer all her life and loved entertaining family, friends, and the neighborhood children at her backyard pool. She also liked playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, and working in her yard.

She is survived by her three sons, Kenneth Rousseau and his wife Cathryn, Mark Rousseau and his wife Doreen of Rehoboth, and Craig Rousseau and his companion Mary Enderlin of Union, CT; three grandchildren, Derek Rousseau and his wife Jennifer, Bryan Rousseau and his wife Chelsea of Rehoboth and Desiree Rousseau of Sturbridge, MA. She also leaves her brother Russell Gray and his wife Valaine of Rocky Point, NC, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements for a graveside service at the Greenwood Cemetery in Rehoboth, along with a celebration of life for Dottie and Bob will be held at a later date for family and friends.

Contributions in her memory can be made to the Rehoboth Senior Center, 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. To send a tribute, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com

Hazel Gail Janas

Hazel Gail Janas defined grace. Not only was she beautiful, but she was kind and forgiving and made the best of every situation, even tragic ones, with good humor and a positive disposition.

Gail (who disliked the name Hazel) was born on 6 April 1942 at Notre Dame Hospital in Central Falls. She was the daughter of Louis and Hazel Goodrich. With her husband of more than 30 years, Joseph E. Janas, Gail lived in Rehoboth, MA. Gail is survived by her chilHazel Gail Janas dren James Maymon (and his wife Sherri) and Tracey Mefford (and her husband Tom), stepchildren Michael Janas (and his wife Mary Ann) and Edie Janas (and her husband Bill Walsh), Kerry Janas (late husband, Russell Janas), as well as nine grandchildren: Emily, Timothy, Nathan, Sean, Jared, Sam, Lily, Joseph and Anne Marie and a growing number of great grandchildren: Noah, Abigail, Matthew and William. She also leaves behind her brother, Louis Goodrich, and his wife Marie as well as stepbrothers David and Robert Goodrich.

Gail’s life began tragically when her mother died in childbirth.

Despite this, she forged ahead and graduated from East Providence High School and then Fisher Secretarial School. She married a young sailor, Ron Maymon, and soon had two children. Gail was a doting and devoted mother and did whatever she could for her family. When she was widowed and left as a sole parent and earner, Gail worked several jobs at a time so her children could thrive. Despite the challenges, she persevered with her characteristic gentle spirit and positive attitude.

Eventually, she landed at McLaughlin and Moran Premier Beverage Distributor where she served as an Executive Assistant and the friendly face of the company. While Gail was quiet, kind, and gentle, she made a lasting impression with all she met whether it was a US Senator or a customer looking for beer.

She possessed a giant heart which she used to benefit others.

She donated her time to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and St. Jude’s Hospital as well as anyone who seemed down on their luck. She had a soft spot for animals and grandchildren and would let them do whatever brought them joy—having left her disciplinary instincts with her own children.

When she became ill nearly a decade ago, her lifetime of grace came back to her in the form of an army of caregivers. This, along with her husband’s support, allowed her to remain at home until the end. The family thanks Hospice for helping Gail on her journey. Thank you also to the dedicated, compassionate private caregivers, including Jenny, Susan, Jaime, Rachelle, Competent Concern When the Need Arises Melissa, Vindy, Joanna, Karen and Kailey, who brought comfort to the whole family Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services regardless of financial circumstance and returned some of the love that Gail put Pre-Planning Specialists into the world.

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40

Painting Contractor

Iachetti Painting Company

41

Septic Systems

Painting Contractor

Levine Painting Co., Inc.

64

Septic Systems

Town Sanitation

24

32

Shoe Store

St. Pierre’s Shoes

57

20

Spa

Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC

55

Heritage Tree & Arborist Services

33

Painting Contractor

Lundco Painting LLC.

Painting/Powerwashing Handrigan Renovations Paving Contractor

Ryan Asphalt Paving

67

Stump Grinding

Pet Services

Chibi’s Choice

56

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

21

Advanced Tree

53

Physical Therapy

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12

Tree Service

Plastering

East Coast Plastering

30

Tree Service

Carlson Tree Service

31

Choate Tree Service

40

Plumbing & Heating

Sine Plumbing & Heating

49

Tree Service

Plumbing & Heating

Vintage Plumbing & Heating

20

Tree Service

Heritage Tree & Arborist Services

33

Seekonk Tree Service

16

Property Management

DeJesus Property Services

63

Tree Service

Real Estate

Aubin Realty

20

Water Treatment

Water Filter Company, Inc.

22

28

Wells & Sump Pumps

Vintage Plumbing & Heating

20

Real Estate

Cedar Hill Realty

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