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Covid-19 Cases Increase in Seekonk, Fall River

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The latest statistics from the Massachusetts Department of Health reveal an uptick in Covid-19 cases during the September 13 through 26 test period. The towns where increases have been reported include Seekonk, with 10 positive cases within the last 14 days, for a total case count of 129.

Each city and town is color-coded to indicate the rate of positive Covid-19 cases.

Seekonk is yellow, for towns where the rate of average daily cases per 100,000 is between four and eight.

Fall River and Norton are also yellow, with 97 positive cases and 14 positive cases respectively. Both towns saw increases in new cases of Covid-19.

Attleboro and New Bedford are red, designated for communities where average daily cases per 100,000 is greater than eight. Attleboro reported 60 positive cases, for a total case count of 852. New Bedford reported 137 positive cases, for a total case count of 2, 689. Both cities had higher rates of Covid-19 infections.

Rehoboth is green, which is designated for localities with fewer than four cases per 100,000 people. The town reported six positive cases within the last 14 days, for a total case count of 88. The rate of Covid infections remained stable.

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One Size Learning Does Not Fit All I know I am not the only one struggling with distance learning and so recently have decided to remove my child from the district. It was not an easy decision for me. I’ve spent my whole life in Rehoboth, attending Rehoboth schools. Distance Learning has proven a struggle for my daughter and family as well as the children and families on my caseload.

I can only speak for myself but I have tried to limit screen time for my daughter, and now we are expecting our children to be on screens all day. This was just one of the things that did not make sense to me, so I made the decision to remove her.

With so many districts going back to school even on a hybrid model, it would only seem to make sense that we can do the same. Why wait for the CDC to figure out more numbers? Other districts did not. Why wait and see how many struggle with fully remote to start? Other districts did not. Why not give families a choice to go hybrid or fully remote?

Other districts did. This wait and see approach was not something that I grew up with in this town. This town had leaders that did not let a few judgements overrule the majority.

The elected officials did what was best for the people in the town.

Elected officials in town are supposed to stand up for the majority. They are supposed to do what is best and not be swayed by people who are pushing back to assert certain opinions. Doing what is right for the families is not easy, and may cause some people to dislike choices officials have made. They cannot make everyone happy. But that is the job that our officials took an oath to do.

What we can do is give families a choice! A choice to go back in person (whichever way that pans out) or stay fully remote. Fully remote was always an option, so those families do not have to speak up like we must. The reason families who want their children to go back to in person learning are finally speaking up is because we are fearful this will not happen.

We want the District to give parents and teachers options. Teachers have been given an impossible choice: take a leave, get another job, try to get one of the DL positions. What can be done to lessen the fear factor so that more coherent and resonant decisions can be made? The fear is valid: losing their job, being judged and possibly ostracized. This is NOT ok. Teachers should feel free to have a voice.

This is where I want the SC to provide an individual choice for individual needs (like the SC stated at the beginning). Give families and teachers a safe place to say, go back to inperson school. Give the same families and teachers the choice to say we want to be remote.

Take the numbers of teachers and children for in-person and remote and plan accordingly.

We are living in a world where no one size fits all, yet that is what our School Committee and District Administration are forcing upon us. Can Rehoboth and the DR School District please get back to being leaders and not followers? If, for nothing else, to show the students in this town that it is ok to stand up for what you believe in, while still being kind and non-judgmental for other’s choices.

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Unfortunately, due to the restrictions of COVID-19, we were unable to safely sponsor the Earth Day event this this past April. We received an incredible amount of support through donations from local businesses in our community to help us fund this event. We want to thank our supporters and assure you that your funds will go to good use. We will be re-appropriating your generous donations to our 2021 Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Event which we are planning for (fingers crossed!) April 17-25, 2020.

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Open Letter to the Members of the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club

We are going through troublesome times right now, and the loss of our senior center has amplified the situation in which we find ourselves. Because of the COVID virus, we have not met as a group for 7 months. And now it will take possibly 3 years before a new senior center will be completed.

Take heart! We are a family. We miss laughing together, and we miss crying together. But we will be together again. When the virus is over, and we can begin meeting again, we will do just that. We will find a temporary venue to gather, dine, and have entertainment until the new center is ready for us if need be.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Town Clerk

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Hello All ~ I hope you are enjoying the beautiful Fall weather in Rehoboth! Speaking of the Fall, I would like to remind all town residents that Town Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th for Columbus Day. Also, Monday, November 2nd quarterly real estate taxes are due. Final reminder, please vote either mail-in, in-person early or in-person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd (details on the election appear below).

As with the September 1, 2020 Primary Election, all Rehoboth Registered Voters will have the option to vote one of three ways: In-Person on Election Day – Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Palmer River Elementary School Gymnasium, 326 Winthrop Street (Route 44) – lines forming on the blacktop outside the gymnasium.

In-Person Early Voting at Town Hall – 148 Peck Street – every day from Saturday, October 17, 2020 – Friday, October 30, 2020.

Weekend Hours are 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Weekday Hours are Monday-Thursday – 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday - 8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon. For those of you who would like to early vote in person.

Here is the schedule for October:

What a Sad – Sad Day

Saturday, September 12, 2020 will unfortunately always be remembered as a sad day in Rehoboth when the COA Senior Center burned to the ground. My thoughts and prayers are with Linna Sherman and her staff along with the hundreds of Seniors who enjoyed the Gladys L. Hurrell COA Senior Center. Even during the Pandemic, the Rehoboth COA Senior Center offered many services to our seniors and residents. I am personally thrilled that Linna and the Board of Selectmen have secured a new temporary location, while plans are being developed for rebuilding the Senior Center. This will enable the COA staff to resume pre-fire services within the next week or so. Thank you to the Rehoboth Fire Department for all you did to try to save the building. So very sorry for the Town’s loss.

Fortunately, after the September 1, 2020 election, which was held at Palmer River Elementary School, we decided to keep the election equipment up at Town Hall, which would have normally been stored at the COA, until the November 3rd election. The only election equipment we lost was the storage cart for the voting booth quads, a few individual voting booths and an assortment of older election signs. We were certainly very lucky as some of the election equipment is no longer available for purchase and would have impacted the 11-3-2020 Presidential Election. Speaking of the upcoming election, please see important information regarding voting below.

November 3, 2020 Election & Early Voting (In-Person and By-Mail)

Last Day to Register to Vote for the upcoming 11-3-2020 Presidential & State Election is, Saturday, October 24, 2020. InPerson voter registration at Town Hall, 148 Peck Street, will take place from 2-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. on Saturday, 10-24-2020. You may also register to vote online at www.

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Presidential Election Early Voting in Person

Weekend Hours are 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Weekday Hours are Monday-Thursday – 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday - 8:00 a.m.-12:00 *Please note or those of you who would like to early vote in person. Here is the schedule for October:

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Period:October 17th - 30th Presidential- Town Election Early Voting Person Location: Weekdays Offices–148 Peckin Street – Selectmen’s Meeting Room* October 17th - 30th Weekends – -also Offices 148–Peck Street – Rear Entrance Weekdays TownTown Offices–148 Peck–Street Selectmen’s Meeting Room* Weekends – also Town Offices – 148 Peck Street – Rear Entrance – Meeting Room* – Meeting Room*

that the number of voters allowed in Town Hall/ polling location will be limited due to social distancing protocols.

Entry to Town Hall will be from the rear of the building, handicapped entrance.

Vote By Mail Applications

For those of you who already filed a postcard application for DAY DATE TIMES LOCATION a mail-in ballot, you may check the status of your request on the State Elections website at Track Your Ballot below. If your record Saturday 10/17 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Town Hall * states “Pending” that means we have received your application, Sunday 10/18 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Town Hall * but are waiting for the State to print and ship the ballots to us.

Monday 10/19 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Town Hall * Once we receive the ballots from the State, we will mail out your Tuesday 10/20 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Town Hall * ballots and have the data updated to “Ballot Mailed” on Track Your Ballot. The State estimates we should receive the ballots no later Wednesday 10/21 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Town Hall * than October 5th.

Thursday 10/22 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Town Hall * If you did not request a mail-in ballot, and would like to, please Friday 10/23 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Town Hall * download an application from the town website @ https://www.

Saturday 10/24 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Town Hall * town.rehoboth.ma.us/home/news/11-3-2020-election-early-votingSunday 10/25 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Town Hall * information or visit the State Elections website @ https://www.sec. state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2020-Vote-by-Mail-Application.pdf. Please Monday 10/26 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Town Hall * complete the application, sign with a handwritten, not typed, signaTuesday 10/27 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Town Hall * ture and either scan and e-mail to us at TownClerk@RehobothMA. Wednesday 10/28 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Town Hall * gov, drop off in the drop box outside of Town Hall, 148 Peck Thursday 10/29 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Town Hall * Street, or mail to the Town Clerk’s Office, 148 Peck Street. VERY Friday 10/30 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Town Hall * IMPORTANT - APPLY EARLY - to allow ample time for processing your application and for the postal services to deliver your ballot he number of voters allowed in Town Hall/polling location will be limited due to social distancing protocols. Entry to Town willinformation, any voter that has returned a vote to you.

ForHall your of the building, handicapped entrance. by mail ballot (or voted early in person) cannot vote on Election Day. Best way to return your ballot is to place it in the Drop Box

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Call us oftoday! t below. If your record states “Pending” that means we have received your application, but are waiting for the your State tosignature. print and ship Once we receive the ballots from the State, we will mail out your ballots and have the data updated to “Ballot• Place Mailed” on Track Your signed security envelope inside the “white” the brown estimates we should receive the ballots no laterAARON than October 5th.Doran return envelope and either drop off at the Town Hall Ballot Drop Sales Associate, Box or place in the mail to us @ 148 Peck Street. Postage is ot request a mail-in ballot, and would like Liscensed to, please indownload MA & RIan application from the town website @ pre-paid. .rehoboth.ma.us/home/news/11-3-2020-election-early-voting-information or visit the State Elections website (401) 864-1644 Cell c.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/2020-Vote-by-Mail-Application.pdf.

Please complete the application, sign with a handwritten, not typed, Your Application and Ballot Track her scan and e-mail to us at TownClerk@RehobothMA.gov, drop off in the drop box outside of Town Hall, 148 Peck Street, or mail to Voters who have applied for a vote by mail ballot may use this Office, 148 Peck Street. VERY IMPORTANT - APPLY EARLY - to allow ample time for processing your application and for the deliver your ballot to you. For your information, any voter that has returned a vote by mail ballot (or votedlink: early http://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema//track/trackmyin person) cannot Day. Best way to return your ballot is to place it in the Drop Box outside of Town Offices (148 Peck Street).

Below is what the the status of their application as well as their ballot.aspx to track looks like: ballot status (pending / mailed / received back in our office - accepted). Please note that we anticipate a large volume of applicaPuppies don’t understand tions (there are over 9,800 voters in Rehoboth) and we request that social distancing but still you allow at least a week or so before checking the status of your need safe socialization application and allow a minimum of 7 business days to receive and training! your ballot from the status date of mailing. The Rehoboth Post Office has been very good about expediting ballots mailed at the Join us for small Rehoboth Post Office; however, if you do not mail your ballot from classes and Puppy Rehoboth, it can take 7 or more days for us to receive your mailed ballot from outside of Rehoboth. Please do not contact the Clerk’s Socials…Private Office to check on your status until the recommended amount of training is available. time listed above has passed. Inquiries should be sent via e-mail to TownClerk@RehobothMA.gov or call 508-252-6502.

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Mailed Ballots include a postage pre-paid return ballot envelope (white envelope) that is addressed to the Town Clerk’s Office. You may return your ballot by mail (please see deadlines below) or hand deliver your ballot by placing it in the drop box outside of the Town Offices (drop box deadline is close of polls on Election Day). Ballots CANNOT be returned to the polling location on Election Day - they must be returned to the drop box at Town Hall for processing; no later than 8:00 p.m. on November 3rd.

October 2020 The Reporter Ballots being dropped off at the Ballot Drop Box at Town Hall (148 Peck Street) must be deposited into the drop box no later than 8:00 p.m. on November 3rd.

Ballots being mailed from inside the United States must be postmarked by November 3rd and received by November 6th.

Be Prepared for In-Person Voting

In-Person Voting on Election Day - What You Need To Know Before You Go: Expect long lines on Election Day. The last Presidential Election Rehoboth had 81% of their Registered Voters vote in the Presidential Election, which is almost 8,000 voters. To date we have received over 3,400 absentee or mail-in ballot requests, which leaves almost 4,600 voters either voting in-person early voting at Town Hall from Saturday, October 17th through Friday, October 30th or voting on Election Day at Palmer River Elementary School on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

As you know, per the 8-10-2020 Vote of the Board of Selectmen, all Elections for the remainder of 2020 (9-1-2020 and 11-3-2020) will be held at the Palmer River Elementary School Gymnasium – 326 Winthrop Street (Route 44). When you arrive at Palmer River, PLEASE: Do not enter through the main entrance of the school (front of the building). Voters will line up on the black top area, which is located before the playground around the side of the building towards the back. All voters must enter from the Gymnasium Handicapped Ramp Entrance. Voters will line up by precinct*, on the blacktop, social distancing six feet apart. If you are unsure of your precinct, please either call our office at 508-252-6502 or check online at: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/ MyVoterRegStatus.aspx In-Person Early Voting at Town Hall - What You Need To Know Before You Go: – 148 Peck Street – every day from Saturday, October 17, 2020 – Friday, October 30, 2020. Weekend Hours are 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Weekday Hours are Monday-Thursday – 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.; Friday - 8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon. For those of you who

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• Bring an ID – in some cases voters will be required to show an ID. • Don’t Touch Your Face while at the polling location.

• Maintain Social Distancing – keep 6 feet away from anyone not from your household.

• Keep your ballot dry and free from hand sanitizers – to avoid tabulator issues.

Thank you all for voting – please stay healthy and safe. I will update you on the Town Website www.town.rehoboth.ma.us and in the November issue of the Rehoboth Reporter with the Unofficial November 3, 2020 Election Results. Official Election results, as per Massachusetts General Law, DR. LURI LEE will not be available until after November 18th.“Any ballots mailed from outside the United States that were postmarked by Election Day and received by November 13th must be counted at a meeting of the Board of Registrars, to be held no later than November 18th, which is the deadline to complete certification of your Return of Votes.” The meeting of the Board of Registrars will need to take place prior to the election results being finalized.

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As of this writing, we still have 478 dogs that have not been licensed in the Town of Rehoboth. As per State Regulations, the Animal Control Officer will need to impose fines on dog owners for those dogs who have not been registered. Rehoboth has postponed late fees due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now, as we are 6-months after the licensing date, all dogs must be registered as soon as possible. Prompt payment now will avoid late fees and non-criminal citations being issued by the Animal Control Officer.

Please pay your $10 or $20 dog fee within the next few weeks to avoid any additional expenses. If you are realizing a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact either the Animal Control Officer or the Town Clerk’s Office so accommodations can be made. As a reminder, if you are one of the 333 dog owners who received a reminder postcard, please pay as soon as possible via mail, stopping by town hall to drop off your payment and valid rabies certificate in the “drop box” outside of town hall, or by paying online at: https://www.invoicecloud. com/rehobothgovsvcs Please let us know if your dog is ill and can’t receive a rabies shot, has passed away or moved, we will not know unless you notify the clerk’s office 508-252-6502 x-3109 or x-3110 ~ thank you. Unfortunately, if we continued on page 14...

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Please know that Town Offices continue to be closed to the Public; however, all Town Clerk Office matters are being conducted either online, through the Town Drop Box or by appointment. The Rehoboth Clerks Office has not only been extremely busy with two (going on three) elections, we have also been processing almost 30 marriage intentions over the past few months, three home births and numerous requests for business certificates, birth, marriage and death certificates. If you need to make an appointment with the Town Clerk’s Office, we have set aside appointment times from Monday-Thursday (9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.).

Please call our office to schedule your appointment 508-252-6502 if you need to meet in person ~ thank you.

In closing, we look forward to seeing or hearing from you with regard to your November 3, 2020 vote; whether in-person or by mail. Please stay healthy and safe and have a wonderful October. Lynn, Odete and I wish you all a safe and healthy Columbus Day, Halloween and Election Day! Happy “employment anniversary” Lynn Shaker ~ 15 years with the Town of Rehoboth as Assistant Town Clerk! Thank you for your dedication to the town and residents of Rehoboth.

Sincerely, Laura

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Contact the Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc. for Christmas Help

2020 Introduces the Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc., a non-profit organization, with a pending a 501c3, to serve the community by providing Christmas gifts, holiday support, and special occasion needs to Rehoboth Residents who are facing challenging times in their lives.

The new aspect of the Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving is that we will now be the point of contact for those families in need of help during the holidays. If you are a family with children in need this holiday season please reach out by calling Maureen Brawley at (508) -252-4867, emailing @ mrs.mbrawley@gmail.com or by mailing the following information to, Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc., Attn: Maureen Brawley, 35 Reynolds Ave., Rehoboth, Ma 02769 no later than Nov. 1st: • Parent/Guardian Name/Address/Phone/ Email • For each child in need: Age, sex, clothes size, toy/game requests.

As in past years, there will be gift request boards located around town and boxes for drop off. You are encouraged to participate if you can support this effort. If you are interested in making a donation to support this cause, please make your donation payable to, “Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc.” and mail it to Attn: Cathy Edington, 61 Reservoir Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769.

Please check the next issue of the Rehoboth Reporter for our Website information! God bless you and your families, Maureen Brawley, Cathy Edington, Colleen McBride, Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc. Board

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The Food Pantry has been open, but changed to a drive through service. The shoppers are given a list to check off food needed. The list is filled by workers inside and the order is rolled out in shopping carts and loaded into the cars. This method will continue for the time being. All workers and shoppers are required to wear masks.

Workers also wear gloves.

• A good friend began making face masks (over 700 so far} and donating donations from them to the food pantry. She has donated many of them to the pantry for volunteers sorting and stocking food and volunteering on Thursday when the pantry is open.

• The Social Committee of Horton Estates ran a food drive from their community to help us out. The Eastern Star Lodge of Freemasons reached out with a very generous offer to purchase and donate meat to us.

• We benefited from a food drive Beckwith Middle School held when students came to get their belongings. We have also had a number of people ask for a list of food items, shop and then drop them off.

• Being open throughout, Munroe Feed and Grain was able to continue as a food drop off location and we are very thankful.

• As businesses reopen, other drop off locations are opening up again.

• Hannaford has continued to donate meat each week and that has been wonderful.

• We received bread donations several weeks from a vendor who had extra. Gold Medal in Fall River is once again donating bread weekly, and we are very thankful.

• Summer has gardens overflowing and we receive weekly donations from Lisa at the Community Garden at the COA and Moonrose Farms on Mason St. It is fantastic!!

We want to thank our “Super Shoppers” Colleen, Lindsey, Angie, and Henri and Regina. We appreciate all you do. Also a huge thank you to Tammy, Regina, Ricky, Kristin, Tyler, Olivia, Logan and Alanna for your help weekly at the Pantry. You are all a pleasure to work with. We are truly blessed. Stay Safe!!

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The Veterans Service Officer continues to provide transportation for our Rehoboth Veterans and has taken all safety measures for Covid-19 and put them in place to protect our Veterans and Drivers. If you’re a Veteran in need of a ride to the VA Hospital, clinics, doctor’s appointment other medical appointments, the Rehoboth Veterans Service Officer, Jake Kramer can help you. Call 508-252-4467 or send to the new revised e-mail address veterans@rehobothma.gov to coordinate the services for your needs.

Appointments need to be scheduled no less than a week in advance to coordinate with the volunteer drivers.

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The Rehoboth Cultural Council Announces the 2021 Grant Cycle, Encouraging New and Existing Applicants to Apply

Do you have a program or project in need of funding? We would like to help. The Rehoboth Cultural Council, an arm of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, announces the opening of the 2021 grant cycle. Funding will be available for programs and projects that promote the arts, humanities, and social sciences in the local community. The Council strongly encourages local artists, musicians, historians, craft persons, etc., who have something to share with their community, especially new applicants, to apply.

If you have never applied for this type of grant or just have a question, volunteers from the Rehoboth Cultural Council are available to answer your questions. Please email us at culturalcouncil@ town.rehoboth.ma.us. We look forward to speaking with you. If you are wondering if your project or program might qualify for funding, please visit www.mass-culture.org/Rehoboth. Additional contact Information and grant application forms may be found on this website.

Grant applications will be accepted from October 1 through November 16, 2020. Programs must be completed between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis. Applicants should include a letter of support from their host agency or venue with their application. Teachers are encouraged to apply for grants which will help to defray the cost of field trips to cultural events. Applications must be submitted electronically by November 16, 2020.

The Council is actively seeking new members with an interest in promoting the arts in the local community. Our next meeting will be held in December. We look forward to hearing from you!

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• Entry deadline is October 10 at 5PM • Judging will take place October 17-18 from 6-8pm.

• Enter by calling Jen LeComte at 508-769-5986

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1) Participation is open to all Rehoboth residents at no charge 2) The contest is for EXTERIOR decorations only, including windows that are visible from the street. Judging will be done from the outside of the house only.

3) Judging will be based on “curb appeal”. Only decorations located on the street side of the house will be judged. We will not enter your property to view the side or back yards.

4) Participants agree to have one or more photos taken of their decorations to be posted to social media and to be published in the Rehoboth Reporter. Participants agree that there will be no compensation of any kind for said posting or publication.

5) Judging will be based on presentation and appearance, including the creative placement of lights, decorations and/or animated figures.

6) Judging will take place from 6-8pm on October 17th and 18th. Participants should ensure that all lights and animation are activated and decorations are in place at the time of judging.

7) Prizes a. 1st Prize: Blue Ribbon Gift Basket ($100 Value) b. 2nd Prize – Red Ribbon Gift Basket ($50 Value) c. 3rd Prize: White Ribbon Gift Basket ($25 Value) 8) The winning displays will be displayed in the Rehoboth Reporter and prizes will be delivered to your home. Winners will also be announced at the Board of Selectman’s meeting on October 19th 9) Be creative, be festive and most of all have fun!

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Our Halloween display is up and running! Take a drive down Perryville Rd in Rehoboth and check it out! Lights go on from 6:30 pm till 10:30 pm. Please be sure not to walk through the yard as there are wires and tie down wires everywhere.

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Looking to get outside before another New England winter sets in? The Rehoboth Land Trust manages 14 accessible properties that help preserve the beautiful rural character of Rehoboth. For a complete listing, visit the Land Trust’s website Rehobothlandtrust. net. While there, you can “like” the Land Trust’s Facebook page to learn about events. We hope that we can return to our popular guided walks in 2021. Our most family-friendly property for hiking trails is Ephraim Hunt Ministerial Land on Pond Street. The red maples along the trails will be in brilliant red color. Winterberry, a native holly, will be easy to pick out with its bright red berries growing near the wetlands. Despite the dry summer and fall, a variety of mushrooms can be spotted in the woods along the trails. The parking lot on Pond Street is convenient and most of the trails are of an easy grade. Visitors are encouraged to wear blaze orange for safety because, unless otherwise posted, hunting is permitted.

No hunting is allowed in Massachusetts on Sundays. Rehoboth is in Wildlife Management Zone 11 and you can check with Mass.gov/ Wildlife to see complete information on hunting seasons.

The Keep Rehoboth Beautiful committee has scheduled Saturday October 3rd as fall clean up day. Their plans are to do a more organized clean up in April 2021. The Land Trust hopes to have volunteers help with roadside cleanup along its properties on Pond, Mason and Carpenter Streets, and Reynolds Ave.

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This event is DEA’s 19th nationwide event since its inception 10 years ago.

Last fall, Americans turned in nearly 883,000 pounds of prescription drugs at nearly 6,300 sites operated by the DEA and almost 5,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected nearly 6,350 tons of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications since the inception of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative in 2010.

To keep everyone safe, collection sites will follow local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.

In addition to DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, there are many other ways to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs every day, including the 11,000 authorized collectors that are available all year long. For more information, visit DEA’s yearround collection site locator.

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More information about Leroy and other adoptable pets is at Petfinder.com. You can also learn more, or report a lost or found pet, by calling the shelter at 508-252-5421, ext 126, and leaving a message.

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Rehoboth Senior Center – Before and After the Fire

By Joe Siegel

The senior center was destroyed by a devastating fire on September 12. Residents who were walking by the building at 55 Bay State Road spotted the blaze. The fast-moving fire started in the rear of the building where the kitchen and boiler are located and spread within 10 minutes to the front of the structure. Firefighters were forced to fight the fire from the outside after the ceiling collapsed. The building was unoccupied at the time and no firefighter injuries were reported. The $1.4 million facility was deemed a total loss. Only the front portico remains standing. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Local businesses stepped forward to provide assistance to the Council on Aging staff. Tim Johnson, the owner of Propane Plus, has agreed to lease some space in a plaza he owns to the town for a two year period. The COA staff will be able to perform administrative work in the building. Meals on Wheels would be distributed from that location. David Cascioli, the owner of Francis Farm, has agreed to allow the COA to use a kitchen on the property, as well as space for outdoor social activities. “Thank you to the town of Rehoboth for really stepping forward in a time of need,” Selectman Jim Muri said.

The Board of Selectmen plan to build a new senior center.

Chairman Skip Vadnais explained the process would take two to three years. “We’re going to move forward and we’re going to try to give (residents) a better senior center than they had before,” said selectman Michael Costello.

The building’s genesis reaches back nearly 20 years, when the town’s elderly population saw the need for a bigger space to congregate. In June 2001, voters approved an override of Proposition 2 and a half to pay for the project. The override had been rejected in a special election held in October 2000. “The seniors were determined to come out and see this thing through,” then Selectman Arthur Tobin said after the votes were counted. “I am very happy for all the townspeople, but mostly for the seniors.”

Tobin, who later served as the chairman for the senior center building committee, said he was “heartbroken” when he saw what was left after the fire. The groundbreaking ceremony for the 7200 square foot building took place in April 2002. The center opened in May 2003 but not without its share of controversy. The family of Gladys L. Hurrell had presented a petition to selectmen requesting that Hurrell’s name be transferred from the senior center at 320 Anawan Street to the new building. Hurrell, who died in 1994, served as an air warden during World War II, helping to operate the town’s air-raid warning system. She was also a founding member of the Rehoboth Fire Auxiliary and Women’s Activity Club. In 1974, she helped launch the council on aging. She later became a member of that organization and often served as a chairwoman. Tobin did not believe the building should be named for one person. Selectman Skip Vadnais, who knew Hurrell personally, said she was “well-loved and well-known.” He added that it was “important that Gladys’ memory lives on” and felt strongly that she gets a “tribute that she deserves.” Members of the building committee failed to reach a compromise with the Hurrell family, so the Board of Selectmen authorized two signs to be placed on the building, one with Hurrell’s name and the other which read Rehoboth Senior Center.

The opening of the senior center was delayed when traces of uranium were discovered in the building’s water supply. The state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) gave permission to use bottled water at the facility for a six-month period. The DEP later authorized the use of water from the adjacent Anawan school well. The building was later hit with multiple handicapped-access violations. “We fixed all the handicap access problems that the contractor left for us and if (COA Director) Janice Godfrey (had not been) playing with the controls of the front entrance doors there would not have been any problem with them,” Tobin said.

“Everything did work out in the end when we corrected the mistakes of the contractor. The Building Committee was composed of

knowledgeable and dedicated people who worked many hours to ensure that the Rehoboth seniors were well served.”

High electricity costs also plagued the facility. Executive Secretary David Marciello reported monthly expenses of close to $1200, a significantly higher figure than what the town paid for its other buildings.

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By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen may sever ties with the Women’s Development Corporation due to a lack of progress in their plans to convert the long vacant Anawan School into senior housing.

The building, located next door to the Senior Center on Bay State Road, is town-owned property. In 2017, the town agreed to lease the property for a 99 year period.

The Providence-based firm had hoped to develop 36 affordable housing units for the elderly. The complex was to be known as the Anawan School Apartments. The $5 million project would involve renovating the front portion of the building and demolishing the back portion to construct the units.

At their Monday meeting, the board told Dean Harrison, the director of real estate for the WDC, that the Anawan School was a public health hazard. There are holes in the roof and dead animals littering the premises.

Harrison had planned on incorporating the senior center into the facility, which drew a sharp rebuke from the board. The senior center was destroyed by fire on September 12. ‘That building is not salvageable at all,” Selectman Michael Costello said about the Anawan School. “It should be knocked down.” Costello did not envision the senior housing to be completed in a “timely fashion.”

“I see that as a liability to new construction,” said Selectman Jim Muri.

“As a business relationship, I just don’t see this working,” Selectman Dave Perry told Harrison. “There are just too many red flags here.”

“We’ve had a great working relationship,” Harrison replied. “I hope it continues.”

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The Seekonk Town Clerk The Clerk’s Corner

The crisp autumn weather is here and along with that colorful fall leaves, pumpkins, apple picking and Columbus Day weekend.

I would like to remind everyone that Town Offices will be closed on Monday October 12th in observance of the holiday. I hope everyone can get out and enjoy all the beauty New England has to offer during the fall season.

September results for the State Primary

Please see below for the election results from the September 1, 2020 State Primary

Florice Craig

TOWN OF SEEKONK

Total Tally Sheet

September 1, 2020 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION # Eligible Voters = 10,913 Total Votes Cast = 2860 % = 26.21%

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To ensure timely delivery of your ballot, it is recommended that you request a November ballot no later than October 20. Applications received after October 28 cannot be accepted.

Apply early in order to have enough time to return your ballot.

If you have already sent in your postcard to receive a ballot and checked off wanting a ballot for both elections, or for November 3 only, your request has been inputted and you will get a November 3, 2020 ballot in the mail. Do not request another one by mail.

Please note ballots will be sent out the as soon as we receive them from the state. Look for them in the mail by mid-October. Remember to fill out your ballot with a black pen or ideally a black felt tip marker. FILL IN THE OVAL do not use an X or check mark.

To return your vote-by-mail ballot you can either mail it back, place it in the drop-box in front of Town Hall, or hand deliver it to the Town Clerk’s office. The deadlines to do this are: Drop-box - 8pm November 3.

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If you are not a registered voter and would like to register please go to www.sec.state.ma.us this website has everything you need to know about voting in the State of Massachusetts. The deadline to register for the November election is October 24. You can also come in to the Town Clerk’s office and register to vote in person.

There will be in person voting on Election Day. All precincts vote at the Seekonk High School - 261 Arcade Ave. Polls open at 7:00AM and close at 8:00PM. There will also be two weeks of early voting held at the Town Hall – 100 Peck St. Board of selectman’s meeting room. See the schedule below.

There will also be two weeks of early voting held at the Town Hall – 100 Peck St. Board of selectman’s meeting room. See the schedule below.

Presidential Election Early VotingEarly Schedule Early Presidential Election Voting Day Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Schedule Early

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Safety Protocols for the November Election In the interests of providing a safe environment for people at our Elections and in concert with the overriding effort to protect the public anda the townenvironment employees during thepeople COVID pandemic, In the interests of providing safe for at the following protocols and procedures will be implemented. These plans and operating our Elections and in concert with the overriding effort to protect procedures have been approved by the Seekonk Health Agent. All the usual standards and the public and theElections town employees during the COVID pandemic, accommodations of our will continue, other than where noted. The Town Clerk’s officefollowing primary goal protocols is to assure both safety and legitimacy of our be Town Election. the and procedures will implemented.

Safety Protocols for the November Election

These plans and operating procedures have been approved by A record of attendees/voters will be maintained through the voter check- in list should there be a the Health Agent. All the usual standards and accomneed Seekonk for contact tracing. modations of our Elections will continue, other than where noted.

All staff and volunteers with the election in The Town Clerk’s associated office primary goal iswill toparticipate assure both safety and self-screening/self –certifying legitimacy of our Townprocess.

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A record ofand attendees/voters will be ormaintained through the All residents/voters staff must wear face coverings masks in accordance with COVID-19 voter checkshouldofthere a need for contact tracing.

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Exceptions people that areinunable to wear will have gloves on when handing the ballot to a person. a face covering or mask due to a medical or disabling condition.

Voting & Social must keep space Voters will receive a new Distancing: pen to use whenVoters voting and will be askedato return itbetween to a basket where it will be it needs to be used them ofsanitized, 6 feet. ifThe floor will beagain. marked with blue tape to allow for sufficient distance between people.

Voting booths will be regularly sanitized throughout the day.

Poll workers will be 6 feet away from voter when checking people in are and willof have gloves when Voting hours fromout.

7am The – 8pm poll givingworkers people plenty time to come to theon polls throughout the day hopefully avoid long waiting to check-in to vote. handing the ballot to alines person.

Voters will receive a new pen to use when voting and will be There will be hand sanitizing stations and a bathroom with running water and soap for asked to return it to a basket where it will be sanitized, if it needs handwashing. to be used again.

Voting booths will be regularly sanitized throughout the day.

Voting hours are from 7am – 8pm giving people plenty of time to come to the polls throughout the day hopefully avoid long lines waiting to check-in to vote.

There will be hand sanitizing stations and a bathroom with running water and soap for handwashing.

No social gathering will be allowed in any of the common area

Fall Town Meeting

Town meeting date has been set for November 9, 2020. It will be held at the High School auditorium starting at 7PM. Reminder Monday November 2, 2020 quarterly real estate taxes are due.

The Flu vaccine is now available. For more information please contact the Board of Health at 508-336-2950.

Have a wonderful October stay well and remember the Town Clerk’s office welcomes inquiries from all residents seeking assistance, or information in relation to services provided by the Town of Seekonk.

Florice Craig, Town Clerk & Lorraine Sorel, Assistant Town Clerk

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Events & Activities Covid Approved “Haunted Ballroom” Launching this October at Dublin Rose

In lieu of Haunted Houses this year, Dublin Rose is happy to announce Seekonk’s “Haunted Ballroom”. In an effort to make the best out of a difficult situation, Dublin Rose will be offering Halloween inspired themed dinners & a movie on weekends throughout the month of October. The Haunted Ballroom will be decorated with spooky & eerie décor to resemble a traditional haunted house. Dinner includes a 3-course meal consisting of salad, choice of entrée and vampire dessert. There will be 2 screening per night. The early screening (5:30pm) will display a [PG] rated vintage Halloween movie available to all ages with another late screening at 8:30pm displaying [R] rated Halloween movies for 18+ adult guests. The movie variety will rotate.

COVID APPROVED: We will be following all state mandated guidelines to ensure all guests & staff are safe throughout the event.

Tables will be spaced at least 8’ apart with a max of 6 guests per table. We ask that all guests remain seated and wear masks when entering/exiting your table. Our ballroom will be professionally sanitized before and after each dinner service.

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Be on the lookout for the RED mailbox in front of Durand Insurance Agency for the kids to put their letter to Santa in.

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Church News & Events Newman Congregational Church Announces Youth Fall Racial Equity Book Discussion Sunday, October 18 at 1pm

Area children in grades 6-12 are invited to bring their energy and curiosity to our youth racial equity and social justice book discussions with Newman Congregational Church, located at 100 Newman Ave., in Rumford, RI. In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, our first book for discussion will be All the Stars Denied by Guadalupe Garcia McCall. A discussion of the book will follow on October 18 at 1pm via Zoom.

For additional information, please contact the church office at (401) 434-4742 X10 or visit the church’s website, www.newmanucc. org.

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Brad White will be bringing his vocal, saxophone and piano artistry to Memorial Baptist Church, 340 Central Avenue, Seekonk, MA on October 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Brad (formerly of the James Blackwood Quartet) will feature a wide array of Christian music from Hymns to Southern Gospel Quartet to Praise and Worship. His ministry has taken him to all 50 states, all 10 Canadian provinces and 63 countries. It promises to be an evening to remember. Pastor Delphain Demosthenes invites you to share in this special event.

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The First Christian Congregational Church, UCC located at 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA is holding a Ham & Beans Take Out Dinner on Saturday, October 31, 2020 with small and large sizes available from a drive-by contact-free pick-up station in the Church parking lot between 1 - 5 pm. Dinners will include ham & beans, cornbread and a dessert. Dinners MUST be reserved in advance by calling our church office at 508-673-7179, emailing the church office at churchoffice@uccswansea.org, or by calling Bob Paige at 508-514-0840. This is a free will donation event open to All. After reserving a dinner, you will be given a scheduled contact-free pick-up time in the parking lot at 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea at the pick-up station.

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13th Annual Veterans’ Meat Pie Supper

The First Christian Congregational Church, UCC has begun planning for the 13th Annual Veterans’ Meat Pie Supper. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Meat Pie Supper will be held in April of 2021. Whether it will be held in the Church fellowship hall or be a takeout meal will be determined closer to April.

Area businesses will still be solicited for donations during October. While being aware of the huge loss of revenue many businesses have suffered, the Church also realizes that the need to help Swansea Veterans is as great as ever. Donations will be gratefully received and appreciated. Donations can be mailed to First Christian Congregational Church, UCC, 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA 02777. Gift cards and services will be given to the Swansea Veterans Service Agent in November. Thanking you in advance for helping us, help others in our community.

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People In The News Rehoboth Mourns Michael O’Hern

By Joe Siegel

Town officials are mourning the loss of Michael O’Hern, a former member of the Board of Selectmen and longtime building inspector. O’Hern, 82, passed away Tuesday. He is survived by his wife Pat and two sons, Michael and Sean. A native of Pawtucket, O’Hern was a Rhode Island National Guard Special Forces Veteran during the Vietnam War. O’Hern was also the owner and operator of O’Hern Construction Company and the Eastern Mass Concrete Corporation.

O’Hern moved to Rehoboth in 1966 where he became an avid farmer until his passing.

O’Hern served as a selectman for two terms in the 1980s. He was first appointed as Building Inspector in 1980. In 2002, he served as the Building Inspector and Chief Zoning Officer.

He also served on the Town Building Study Committee, the Conservation Commission, the Communications Committee, the Local Emergency Planning Board, the Bylaw Study Committee, and the Animal Policy Advisory Committee, the Veterans Memorial Relocation Committee, the Police Facility Building Study Committee, and the Police Chief Search Committee. Last July, O’Hern was sworn in as a Constable for the sixth consecutive year.

He had served in that role a total of 30 different times over four decades.

Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais, who served with O’Hern, called him “one of my most trusted confidantes” at Tuesday’s meeting.

Selectman Michael Costello remembered when the board was interviewing applicants for building inspector about 10 years ago. “I looked at those candidates to see if I saw any of (O’Hern) in those candidates,” Costello said. “Because anyone who knew Mike as a building inspector knew that he was the type of person who would help the resident. Even if they did something without a building permit, he would go and he would help them.”

“Even if I didn’t always agree with (O’Hern), I always found his opinions interesting and well thought out,” said selectman Jim Muri. “He was a good man.”

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Seekonk Dentist Named Among “10 Under Ten” by the Massachusetts Dental Society

Dr. Luri Lee, a general dentist practicing with Seekonk Dental in Seekonk and Kraft & Schrott Dental Associates in Boston, has been recognized among the 2020 “10 Under Ten” by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS). Established by the MDS in 2005, the annual 10 Under Ten list highlights new dentists in Massachusetts and their diverse impacts on the dental profession.

To qualify for the recognition, dentists must have graduated from dental school within the past 10 years, be an MDS member, and have made significant contributions to the profession, their community, and organized dentistry.

Dr. Lee, who initially had plans to pursue medical school, decided on a career in dentistry after spending a summer shadowing her family dentist while in college.

“I went and instantly knew this was what I wanted to do,” Dr. Lee said. “It allowed me to pursue not only my passion to help others, but also to be an artist.”

Dr. Luri Lee In her day-to-day practice, Dr. Lee now says that she especially loves new patient exams, particularly when the patient has a history of dental phobia.

“Besides practicing great dentistry, I think one of the most important aspects of our profession is educating and building trust with our patients,” Dr. Lee said. “Having someone who initially came in with fear but who leaves your office with a smile is immensely satisfying.”

A native of Brookline, Massachusetts, Dr. Lee graduated from Boston University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor in biology. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), graduating summa cum laude in 2016.

After dental school Dr. Lee completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at GSDM, where she gained advanced training on procedures including but not limited to fixed and removable prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry, implant planning and restoring, and endodontic and periodontal procedures.

At Seekonk Dental, Dr. Lee practices along with Dr. Frank P. Casarella, whom she met while volunteering together in Panama during her third year of dental school. She and Dr. Casarella recently returned to Panama for another volunteer trip earlier this year.

In addition to the MDS, Dr. Lee is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Boston District Dental Society.

The dentists are featured in the Spring 2020 issue of the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society, and they were honored earlier this year in Boston at the Yankee Dental Congress® 2020, New England’s largest meeting for dental professionals.

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City of Pawtucket 22nd Annual Photo Contest Winners Announced

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Over 90 entries were received for consideration for the City of Pawtucket 22nd Annual Photo contest which created the City’s first ‘virtual exhibit’ on the city website, www. pawtucketri.com. Aside from Pawtucket, submissions were received from Cumberland, North Providence, Providence, Lincoln, Warwick, RI and Rehoboth, MA. While social distancing and public gatherings have impacted this annual celebration, this year the contest was completely displayed and judged on-line, where photos could be easily and safely viewed from home. From these entries, twelve winning photos, were selected by a panel of local professional photographers that included Butch Adams, Richard Benjamin, Christy Christopolous, Peter Goldberg and Aaron Usher.

Following tradition, one winning photo was chosen by Mayor Donald R. Grebien for the distinct honor of being used for the ‘cover shot’. All winning photos will be used in the City of Pawtucket’s 2021 Photo Calendar. Calendars are made available free of charge and can be found in Pawtucket City Hall late December.

On Sunday, September 27th, at 4pm, the winners were announced by Mayor Donald R. Grebien through a video presentation for viewers to learn and see what pictures were selected for the City of Pawtucket 2021 Calendar. After a public call for photo contest themes was advertised this past January, approximately 10 theme suggestions were received. The theme selected for this year’s contest was “Hiding in Plain Sight” by Louise Zacharie of Cumberland.

Winners from Rehoboth are: Honorable Mentions: #15 “Splendor of Afternoon Light” Alan Roseman #29 “Fairy Door” Richard Andrews

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The Seekonk Scene Scouts from BSA Troops 1 & 9 Continue To Assist with Curbside Distribution at Doorways

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BSA Troops 1 & 9 Assisting with Curbside Distribution at Doorways Doorways Food Pantry continues to distribute thousands of dollars of groceries on a twice-a-month basis to needy Seekonk households. The increased need across the state has caused the Greater Boston Food Bank to drastically reduce the amount of food that is available at low cost, and Doorways has been forced to purchase food at full retail, and to supplement the limited food distribution with prepaid grocery cards to help clients on weeks where grocery pickup is not offered. “It’s certainly been a challenge” said Diane Fox, who does all the purchasing for the food pantry.

“But we will keep going until the well runs dry.”

On behalf of the volunteers and clients of Doorways, we would like to thank the many Seekonk residents who have been supporting our mission with donations of food and money. Food donations can be dropped off to Doorways on Saturdays between 8:00 and 10:00 at the North School (2 North Street) in Seekonk. Donations to Doorways can be sent to PO Box 295, Seekonk, MA 02771. More than sixty local families rely on Doorways every week, and Doorways relies on people like you. As always, thank you for your support.

Community Sale for Local Residents Angels’ Care Closet, Inc., to Host 3 Community Day Events

Angels’ Care Closet Inc. of Seekonk, MA will be hosting community events at our location in Briarwood Plaza, 28 Olney Street, Seekonk, MA October 17, November 21, and December 19, weather permitting, from 10 AM to 2PM. We will have clothing, shoes, housewares, toys, toiletries, etc. and other items available. Items are available for a monetary donation of your choice.

Clients can take what they need for free as always, with our normal store hours Tuesday and Thursdays 6-8, and Saturday 10-2.

If you’d like to register as a client please email angelscarecloset@ gmail.com to find out how to qualify.

Any questions, please email angelscarecloset@gmail.com or contact our Facebook Page Angels’ Care Closet.

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Seekonk DPW Dates for Yard Waste Collection

Monday, October 19 to November 27, 2020

The town DPW will be collecting yard waste curbside from Monday, October 19, to Friday, November 27. Collection will be done on the same days as the residents’ usual trash and recycling pickup.

There is a limit of 25 bags per residence, per day. The weight limit per bag is no more than 30 lbs. Tree branches should not exceed 1-1/2” by 3’ in length. The bags should not contain rocks, dirt or animal feces.

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Meet Clarence. This sweet tiger kitty is approx 3 years old and is available for adoption. Sadly, his mom passed away and his dad cannot care for him. He is an adorable crossed eyed, neutered male , who is up to date on vaccines and felv/fiv negative. He gets along with other cats and small dogs. He is very affectionate and quite the talker!

Are you interested in meeting Clarence? Visit him at the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St., Seekonk MA. Questions? Call us 508-336-6663.

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Wandering by people with special circumstances is common, dangerous, and puts tremendous stress on families. Six in ten people with dementia and nearly half of all children with autism will wander. These behaviors happen under every type of supervision and we are making every effort to locate and return your family members home safely.

Forms are available to assist first responders who may encounter individuals with special circumstances. The forms provide first responders with identifying information for individuals that may have limited communication capabilities, cognitive issues, or are unable to be located. The forms provide critical information such as favorite locations within town, physical descriptors, and caretaker information. This information is then entered into our computer aided dispatch for quick retrieval. The information provided remains confidential, voluntary, and may be removed from our system at any time.

These forms are available to all residents and are not restricted by age or circumstance. The forms are available at the Public Safety building located at 500 Taunton Avenue, on the Public Safety Communications department page, or you can request a form by emailing dispatch@seekonkpd.com We look forward to working together with the community and encourage all residents to inquire.

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Seekonk Cultural Council Seeking Proposals From Local Arts, Humanities & Science Programs Application opens October 1st

Deadline to apply for FY21 LCC grant funding is Nov. 16th Seekonk – The Seekonk Cultural Council announces today that proposals to receive funding to support community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs are due Monday, November 16, 2020 by 11:59PM EST. This is a month later than the traditional deadline date.

According to Council spokesperson Bill Clark, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Seekonk-including exhibits, field trips, short-term artist residencies, or performances, workshops, and lectures in schools, at the public library, or our town senior center. Our priority is to fund local artists when appropriate. The council will also consider virtual programs due to Covid-19 considerations.

The Seekonk Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) serving all 351 communities in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year. The state Legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to every community.

October 2020 The Reporter The total amount of funding available will be contingent upon the Mass Cultural Council’s FY21 state budget appropriation. Previously funded projects include: Pastels Workshop, Fascinating Frogs and Terrific Toads, The Butterfly Initiative, Building Empathy Workshop, Tape Art, Music of South Pacific, and many other stimulating activities and performances.

For local guidelines and complete information on the Seekonk Cultural Council, contact Chairperson, Bill Clark at brotherb2@ comcast.net. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.massculture.org.

For specific information about COVID-19 related considerations, please visit https://massculturalcouncil.org/covid-19-resources/ guidance-for-local-cultural-councils-and-their-grantees-in-response-to-covid-19/.

Seekonk Land Conservation Trust Remembers Nancy Messinger: A Life Well-lived

Longtime Seekonk resident Nancy Messinger died in March 2020, but she will be wellremembered for her lifelong work to preserve the natural beauty of Seekonk and the habitat of its wildlife. As a young girl, Nancy’s love of horses led her to work at the Jacob Hill farm of Mary Wilson, founder of the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust more than 50 years ago. The Wilsons spent their summers away from the farm. By her late teens, in the summer Nancy was in charge of caring for and training the foals of the rare, New Forest ponies which Mary Wilson bred and imported from her native England.

Nancy also took care of other horses in the area and loved to ride on the neighboring trails. Unfortunately, at the age of 32, she fell while riding and badly damaged her leg. Complications resulted in Nancy’s having to endure chronic pain for the rest of her life.

Despite this hardship, Nancy often spoke of how grateful she was for the responsibilities and opportunities she had experienced as a result of Mary Wilson’s confidence in her abilities. Nancy eventually led the Land Trust from 1993-2003.

Under Nancy’s leadership, the Land Trust experienced some major additions to its holdings and portfolio of conservation restrictions. Edna Martin, artist and Lincoln School art teacher for 40 years, died during that period and left 28 acres of land surrounding Burr’s pond and three nearby houses to the Land Trust with her permission to sell the houses. Edna’s family had owned the property for generations, and her father used to drive her to school in Providence in a horse-drawn carriage which Edna continued to drive on the trails of her property. Thanks to this gift, the Edna Martin Wildlfe Refuge is a remarkable source of beauty and respite.

Another major achievement during Nancy’s tenure was the protection of 150 acres of land along the Runnins’ River. The Land Trust worked with property owners along Prospect Street to create conservation restrictions that prevented the land from development in perpetuity and also protected the river.

In spite of life’s challenges, Nancy believed “you have to accept whatever comes along” and “meet it with courage and all that you have to give.” A large rock at the Edna Martin Wildlife Refuge marks the trail in honor of Nancy for all of her hard work on behalf of the Land Trust and the town of Seekonk. Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit the Refuge. As the leaves change color, Burr’s Pond shimmers with the trails of waterfowl and the colorful reflections of the trees surrounding the pond. If you visit, please remember to carry out anything that you carry in.

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Seekonk Schools Will Remain with Hybrid Learning

By Joe Siegel Seekonk Schools will remain with a hybrid learning model for at least another month. Last August, Superintendent Rich Drolet said the district would monitor the number of Covid-19 cases being reported on a weekly basis and would use that data to determine whether or not the schools can return to full classroom instruction.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), along with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, has provided school districts with a rolling 14-day metric to assist in setting transitions between learning models for the 2020-2021 school year. The guidelines are meant to supplement local decisionmaking policy by the School Committee and Board of Health. In order to qualify for in-person learning, there can be no more than four reported cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 with a state positivity rate of two percent.

The hybrid model is based on reports of four to eight reported cases of 100,000 people with a positivity rate between two and four percent. If there were more than eight positive cases reported, the district would have to go to remote instruction only. For three of the previous seven weeks, Seekonk reported more than four positive cases of Covid-19. “Looking at this data, I would say we continue in our hybrid learning model for at least the next three or four weeks,” Drolet said at Monday’s school committee meeting.

“We have been fortunate. In our first two full weeks back, we have not had any student or staff positive cases.”

“We’ve had a great start to the school year,” he noted. “Everyone is safe. Principals and all staff, including our custodians and maintenance workers along with our school secretaries, are doing a commendable job. Our central office staff has also done a fantastic job working over the summer to help prepare us to start this school year right. People are social distancing, implementing new safety protocols correctly, and our teachers are doing a phenomenal job fully implementing both in-person and remote learning for our students. It is truly a team effort.”

The School Committee will review the data each Friday to determine any necessary changes in the learning model so families, faculty, and staff can plan appropriately.

According to DESE: “While average daily cases per 100,000 is the metric that determines the color coding for each community, districts/schools should also monitor whether cases are increasing or decreasing vs. the prior period. Monitoring positive testing also remains an important metric.”

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Seekonk Police Chief in Limbo

By Joe Siegel The town is still without a Police Chief. The Seekonk Board of Selectmen voted for Dean Isabella to serve as the town’s top cop last June.

Chairman Justin Sullivan recently told the Reporter the background check for Isabella was still ongoing. “Hopefully it should be done within the next few weeks,” Sullivan said.

Isabella worked for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Rhode Island as assistant director of Child Services, overseeing the Child Protective Services unit that investigates child abuse. Isabella, who lives in Narragansett, had been a member of the Providence Police Department since 1987 and retired as a captain in 2019.

Town Administrator Shawn Cadime, who was a member of the search committee, said “there was no question on (Isabella’s) ability to mentor the department and his ability and desire to create a long-lasting succession plan.”

Last January, members of the police department lobbied selectmen on behalf of Acting Chief David Enos. Enos was appointed to serve as Chief on an interim basis following the retirement of Frank John in July 2019. John had been placed on administrative leave in March 2019 after being in the position for six months. Enos had been appointed to serve as Deputy Chief.

Seekonk Fall Sports Delayed After SCC Vote

By Joe Siegel Seekonk High School Sports had been set to resume on September 18, but will now be delayed due to concerns about athletes being infected with Covid-19. The Southcoast Conference Superintendents voted earlier this week to move Fall Season 1 to Fall Season 2 (“floating or wedge season”) by an 8-2 vote.

School Superintendent Rich Drolet told the Reporter he was “surprised and disappointed” by the decision. Seekonk, as well as Dighton-Rehoboth, were the two districts opposed to the decision. “We believed fall sports were safe to do now and that moving forward with fall sports would have been good for the physical, as well as social-emotional, well-being of our student-athletes here in Seekonk,” Drolet explained. “Some other conferences are still conducting fall sports.”

High School Athletic Director John Moran told the school committee Monday the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) guidelines will be followed. All participants would be required to wear masks both on and the off the field, including when they travel to away games on buses.

The seasons will be condensed, with a limited amount of spectators allowed. Moran said there have been no decisions made by the MIAA regarding postseason tournaments. “We understand there would have been many challenges to conducting fall sports based on the MIAA/DESE guidance, and specific sport modifications needed (in soccer, for example) may have significantly changed how our student-athletes play their games/matches/ meets,” Drolet added.

The schedule is as follows: Winter Season – earliest possible practice/tryout date is November 30 and the season ends no later than February 21, 2021.

The “floating” season will run from February 22 through April 25.

Spring Season will begin on April 26 and would end no later than July 3, 2021.

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Seekonk Memorial to Honor Selectmen

By Joe Siegel Town officials are planning a memorial to honor past members of the Board of Selectmen. The discussion was held following the news that former selectman Dave Parker had passed away on August 11.

Parker served three terms on the Board of Selectmen. He also served as Town Moderator for 12 years and was one of the founders of the Save A Pet Society.

Selectman David Andrade proposed using the land between Town Hall and the new animal shelter for the memorial, which would feature the names of all the former members of the board. “I think it’s an excellent idea,” said selectman David Viera, lamenting the fact that once selectmen leave the board, they are often forgotten by residents despite their contributions to the town.

Selectmen will have another discussion on the memorial at a future meeting.

Old Grist Mill Not Going Anywhere

By Joe Siegel Seekonk’s popular Old Grist Mill is not closing, according to Owner Greg Esmay.

A real estate listing for the property at 390 Fall River Avenue was posted on Facebook, which caused speculation about the future of the restaurant.

‘There is nothing financially changing at the Grist Mill at all,” Esmay said Tuesday. “It’s been listed for sale for awhile and it just got picked up by somebody who put it on social media.”

The last few months have been challenging for all restaurants due to Covid-19, but the Old Grist Mill has been holding its own despite the pandemic.

“We’re doing well, the outdoor dining is going really well,” Esmay added.

The historic landmark was destroyed after a catastrophic fire in June 2012. A tractor-trailer truck overturned and ruptured a gas line at the restaurant, resulting in a massive explosion which leveled the building.

The Old Grist Mill was later rebuilt and reopened in 2014. Built in 1745, it was designed to grind the grain raised by nearby colonial farms, according to the restaurant’s web site. No one knows when it became a restaurant. The hot items on the menu were steaks, jumbo shrimp, crab cakes, and lobster.

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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Timber Frame Home Addition Adds Elegance and Energy Efficiency

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Gary and Tracy Plante’s new addition to their existing Rehoboth, Mass., home combines modern and traditional materials and building methods to create 800 square feet of visually striking, energy efficient space.

“Tracy and I wanted the best fit for our existing home, which is a raised ranch with cedar shake shingles,” Gary said. “A hybrid timber frame was the best choice. It incorporates a ground-level, two-car garage with a great room above, all with the look of homes we’ve stayed in during mountain vacations in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.”

Born and raised in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Gary is owner/broker at Cedar Hill Realty.

He’s also an Independent Dealer for Honest Abe Log Homes, an award-winning log and timber frame manufacturer founded in 1979. As an Independent Dealer, Gary makes his clients’ dreams of owning a custom designed, milled and built wood home or commercial building a reality through his company, Cedar Hill Log Homes.

“For our addition we wanted to mix the look of a log cabin with wood, heavy timber, stone and metal,” Gary said. “We really love the warm look of wood – the heavy timber roof with wall trusses and metal plates really make the room stand out.”

Construction began around nine months ago after a 24.5’ wide by 26.5’ long addition was designed by a local architect and drafted by Honest Abe’s in-house designers.

The structure has oak hardwood floors and a 6’x22’ fireplace using New England Ashlar.

All the walls are pine shiplap with pine beams.

“We wanted the addition to be energy efficient, so we used a SIP (structurally insulated panel) system for the walls and roof,” Plante said. “The wall and roof panels went together very quickly and are providing the energy savings we’d hoped for.”

Cedar Hill Log Homes serves all of New England by offering custom designed log, timber frame and hybrid homes and commercial buildings created to each client’s specifications.

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To keep your furnace from failing when you need it most, get it inspected by a professional before you need to rely on it to heat your home in the dead of winter. If you’re not leaving the house and turning down the thermostat each day, this will be especially important this year. Regular tune-ups can prolong your furnace’s life, help prevent carbon monoxide leaks and ensure your unit is working at maximum efficiency. If a whole-house humidifier is included as part of the heating system, also inspect the humidifier and replace the element, if necessary.

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Air infiltration is one of the largest culprits of reductions in a home’s efficiency. Small air leaks can add up to significant heat loss and a corresponding increase in energy consumption. If replacing window screens with storm windows and installing a storm door on your house isn’t realistic, increase energy efficiency by sealing gaps around window and door moldings with caulk to help keep heat from escaping. If any pipes or ducts travel through an exterior wall of your home, you can also use caulking and weather-stripping to help block potential entry points for cold air.

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Improper drainage away from the home is one of the biggest causes of water leaking into basements and crawlspaces. Gutters and downspouts have the single purpose of routing water away from your home to help prevent damage to your foundation. Once leaves have fallen and before the first snow, ensure your gutters are properly secured and clear of debris. Clogged gutters can lead to improper drainage and potential overflow, ice damming or other water-related issues. Also adjust downspouts so they direct water at least 5 feet from the house to help minimize the possibility of water run-off back toward the foundation.

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I’m sure many people around here have family and friends out west. California is one of my favorite places to visit and I hate to see all the wildfire damage. Apparently, all the nasty smoke is ruining the grapes in this year’s harvest too, a terrible blow for all the wineries. I have really enjoyed the huge variety that the West Coast has to offer visitors, and we had been hoping to visit the Pacific Northwest right about now. But I’m not going anywhere these days anyway, except for day trips to outdoor beauty spots around here.

With all the bad news to write about (where would I start and how would I stop?), it’s been a real sanity saver to go for walks on the beach or on nature trails. The highlight of a recent beach visit in Little Compton was seeing a young harbor seal resting on the beach, attracting a crowd. Naturally, at first we were worried about the seal even though he looked OK, but two lifeguards were doing a great job of watching the animal and keeping gawkers from getting too close.

We learned that this seal had been tagged at Woods Hole and apparently was so used to people that he often hauled out on a beach regardless of an audience. It was fun to see this marine visitor.

Still, I prefer it when wild animals are more cautious around people, for everyone’s sake. You see those videos of people in Yellowstone getting charged by a bison they’ve managed to annoy. How stupid can people be? Don’t ask.

We’ve been watching a lot of nature programs on TV. Yes, they do have a plot, of sorts. First we see the snow melting and spring arriving, then it’s summer, then autumn, and then back to winter and possibly hibernation for certain creatures. I wish I could be one of those hibernating creatures this coming winter.

For upbeat programs about animals, check out the series from the renowned Columbus Zoo (“Secrets of the Zoo”) on the Disney streaming channel. You can see how much care and affection the vets and zookeepers give all their animals. I’ve only been to the zoo there twice in recent years and there’s so much more to see, whenever it is that we get back to Columbus.

Disney also offers two excellent programs about Jane Goodall, both her ground-breaking work with chimpanzees and her years of dedication to environmental issues. The program “Jane” has wonderful, seldom-seen footage of her early years working with chimps in Tanzania, and “Jane: the Hope” explores how she has worked tirelessly for decades to save wild animals and preserve endangered habitats, in Africa and elsewhere. Jane Goodall, now 86, continues to inspire young people to make the world a better place. Hope is what we need in these tense and turbulent times.

Giving into despair isn’t going to help.

Emily Dickinson wrote that “hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.” Speaking of singing and soul, here’s a great quote from the legendary soul/gospel singer Mavis Staples (from the documentary “Mavis!” streaming on HBO Max): “I’ll stop singing when I have nothing left to say, and that ain’t gonna happen.”

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Graphic novels are hot! Now Middle Schoolers can read their favorite illustrated books and compete for prizes during this month-long online challenge. Students can track their reading time, write weekly reviews, complete fun activities and earn raffle tickets for a drawing with new graphic novels as prizes. A link to the registration is at seekonkpl.org/teens. (Past reading challenge participants should login to their existing account.) For information, visit seekonkpl.org/teens, email teens@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

Virtual Ukulele Show

Wednesday, October 14 at 6 PM

Learning to play a musical instrument provides a lifetime of musical enjoyment. So why not make this your year to learn the ukulele? Learn more by joining the Seekonk Library for the Virtual Ukulele Show presented through Zoom on Wednesday, October 14 at 6 PM. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive the login information by email on October 12. If you’re not familiar with Zoom, contact the library at library@seekonkpl. org for assistance.

This program is free and open to the public through a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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For more information and to register, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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the unique grotesques and gargoyles roosting on their academic buildings. Mathew found that this sculpture makes its home within a style of architecture known as Collegiate Gothic which was popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He has collected his findings in his book called: “The Grotesque 10: Amazing Architectural Sculpture from Ten American Colleges and Universities “and presents a selection in this illustrated lecture, giving you a taste of the variety of ornament, history and humor these campuses have to offer.

Please register online in order to receive a Zoom invitation for the program. For information, visit seekonkpl.org, email agreil@ seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

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Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck- Virtual Filmmaker Talk Wednesday, October 21 at 6 PM.

This year Plymouth celebrates the 400th anniversary of the landing at Plymouth Rock. Did you know there’s a connection between the Mayflower and Shakespeare’s play The Tempest?

Learn more about the film detailing this historical connection in the Zoom presentation Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck – A Virtual Filmmaker Talk with Andrew Giles Buckley hosted by Seekonk Library on Wednesday, October 21 at 6 PM. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive an email with the login information on October 19. If you’re not familiar with Zoom, contact the library at library@seekonkpl.org for assistance. This program is free and open to the public through a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

The character Stephano in Shakespeare’s last play The Tempest was inspired by New Plymouth’s real life, iconoclast tavern keeper Stephen Hopkins. Stephen Hopkins was the only Mayflower passenger who had been to North American previously; A decade before the Mayflower voyage, Hopkins had been aboard a Jamestown-bound ship that wrecked on Bermuda. Now one his descendants, two-time Emmy-nominated producer and host Andrew Giles Buckley, will share about his experience retracing Hopkins’ life in an adventure-travel documentary for the American public media series Hit and Run History.

For more information and to register, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

All-Ages Virtual Halloween Trivia

Monday October 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM

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Trivia Night is back! This time we’ll test your knowledge of all things creepy and spooky! Visit our online calendar to register a team of 1 – 4 members. (Teams do not have to be in the same location, they just need to be able to communicate during the contest.)

The actual competition – 5 rounds of 10 questions each - will take place over Zoom. This is a great fall activity for families, whether together or far apart!

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

Online Book Discussion: So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm

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Join us for a lively discussion of So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson through Zoom on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive an invitation to the Zoom call approximately one hour before the start time. The title is available digitally through Overdrive, or you may pick up a print copy at the library.

We all live our lives in the public eye, sharing our personal stories on social media and creating and sharing content. Never before has it been so easy to have our words and actions come back to bite us. Jon Ronson explores real world examples of people who have had their failings laid bare for all to see, and how this public shaming can act as a form of social control.

This program is free and open to all.

For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@ seekonkpl.org

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October 2020 The Reporter this virtual workshop to create your own starter set in Virtual DIY: Reusable Food Wrap on Wednesday, October 28 at 6 PM. Space is limited; registration with a SAILS library card is required.

Materials will be provided to make two 10” square wraps. Participants will provide their own iron and ironing board and optionally bring their own patterned or solid colored cotton cloth. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive the login information for the program the day before the program. Materials will be available for pickup at the library beginning October 21 for registered participants.

For more information and to register, visit the library’s Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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It’s “Storytime on the Go” for October! Parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers are invited to register for two “Storytime on the Go” packets this month. The themed packets include books to check out and learning activities to keep. Preregister then pick up a packet at Seekonk Library anytime between October 6-10 for week one and between Tuesday, October 20-24 for week 2. Each program requires separate registration.

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For public health and safety, masks and social distancing are required for all participants.

Advance registration is required. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate drop-ins.

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This one hour virtual cartooning workshop is appropriate for elementary aged students. Students should have a stack of paper with them and something to draw with (not provided).

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Let’s cook! In these live Zoom classes, children ages 7+ (with an accompanying adult) will learn how to cook and prepare a delicious meal or dessert for their family. For October and December, participants will make a recipe and serve it for dinner immediately following class. For November, they will make a pumpkin pie to be served on Thanksgiving.

Taught by Heather Dupee, owner of Made By Me Cooking School, each class is 1 - 1.5 hours long. Subjects covered include kitchen safety, knife skills, and cooking methods such as saute, broil, and/or bake. The programs also include time for questions and answers.

Participants may register for one, two or all three programs but please register for each program separately. Register at seekonkpl.org’s calendar of events and receive a Zoom invitation to the class which will be emailed one hour before the start time. Class size limited to 15 families. Wednesday, October 28, Homemade Marinara. Monday, November 23, Pumpkin Pie. Wednesday, December 16, Chicken Pot Pie.

Halloween Storytime

Saturday, October 31, 10 AM

Join Miss Sandie (virtually) for a silly, spooky, Halloween storytime! Hmmm, did we say Miss Sandie? Because we MEANT Wonder Woman! We invite you wear your Halloween best for this Family Zoom storytime event!

Preregistration is required. One hour before the event you will receive a program invite and password to log in. The program will be held virtually and a Zoom account is necessary.

National Library Card Sign Ups On going

National Library Card Sign-Up Month continues!

To encourage reading throughout the year, Seekonk Library is making it easy for every Seekonk student to get their own SAILS Library Card. (And all adults are invited to get a SAILS library card, too!)

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A Library card also provides access to more than 60 additional libraries in the SAILS network and even more libraries state-wide.

A library card is free to get, free to use.

If your child doesn’t already have a Seekonk Public Library card, simply come into the library with proof of MA residency and complete the SAILS library card application form. The form is also available at seekonkpl.org. Anyone receiving a card this month will receive free book bag, lanyard and special (large!) sticker.

Seekonk Public Library is a great community resource and is available to one and all. We hope you take advantage of this terrific opportunity to get a library card for your child (or for yourself!)

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Have you ever wondered how the designers of your favorite games work their magic? Come “crack the code” of games in the Rhode Island Computer Museum’s “Make Your Own Video Game” workshop.

This is a great chance to put down your controllers, dive into learning and create your very own video game sample. Participants will use Scratch, a user-friendly program developed by MIT to teach software coding. Note: Scratch will work on a PC or Mac but not on a tablet.

Presented by Dan Berman from the RI Computer Museum, the workshop also fea-

October 2020 The Reporter tures an exhibit on ‘Historic Video Games’ that explains the impact of Early Video Games and describes how designers made games.

Participants will walk away with the skills they need to develop a game and a deeper understanding of the history of technology.

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten On-going

Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Seekonk Public Library. This program encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their young children which builds literacy skills and helps lay the foundation for school success.

To participate, parents register for the self-paced program then keep track of the books that are read by using either the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten app or by tracking the books on paper reading logs available through the library. Incentives are earned after each 100 books including special achievement stickers, a tote bag, a lunch bag and even a t-shirt after reading 1,000 books.

Registration is on-going and requires a SAILS Library card. For more information, call the Youth Services Librarians, Sharon Clarke and Sandie Gauthier at (508) 3368230 x56140, or visit seekonkpl.org/kids

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Kindness continues to rock in October at Seekonk Library. Children and families may stop by the Library throughout October to pick up a package of rocks that can be painted with simple messages of kindness or love. Rocks may then be left in the Kindness Rocks Garden at Seekonk Library, given to someone you know, or placed in a visible location in Seekonk to spread the idea of kindness throughout town. The latest supply of rocks will have a base coat in colors reminiscent of the fall season. Simply stop into the library to pick up one or more packages of rocks. Curbside pick up may also be arranged. The need for kindness is great and communities across the world are making a difference! Just stop by to pick up your rocks.

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Whether you’ve selected the Virtual Learning Academy, hybrid model or the homeschooling option for educating your children, know that Seekonk Library is here to help. We have programs and services that will support your family through this upcoming school year. To support your child’s education we offer curriculum support, enrichment programs, and online

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Contact the Adult Services Department at (508) 336-8230 library@ seekonkpl.org or the Youth Services Department at x56140 childrens@seekonkpl.org. Let us know how we can help your family.

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Get cozy on the couch with Seekonk Library’s newest Binge Boxes. Check out a family oriented, binge-worthy box of 6-7 family and children’s DVDs based on a variety of themes. Our latest boxes are Disney Classics, Family Classics, Storytime (animated readalouds), and Preschool Education (Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, PBS etc). All materials are in DVD format and are rated G or PG. Come into the library to browse the collection and select a box that’s just right for your family. Binge Boxes circulate for two weeks at a time.

About eBooks

Whether you’re looking for picture books, beginner readers, chapter books, or nonfiction books for your child, we have thousands of eBook titles to choose from. Available in eBook, audiobook and video formats. Browse our online collections at seekonkpl.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page for the links to OverDrive, Hoopla and Tumblebooks. You will need your SAILS library card to check books out. Don’t have a card? Contact us at childrens@ seekonkpl.org or (508) 336-8230 x56140

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News and Notes from Blanding Library

By Leslie Patterson

Ongoing Used Book Sale

Now that the Blanding has been re-opened, all the usual library services are available, including computer stations temporarily set up in Goff Hall auditorium. Masks and social distancing are still required inside the library. The Blanding staff has been working hard to make sure the library is a safe as well as fun place to visit.

We are unable to hold our annual book sale this October, but there is an ongoing book sale every day in the hall. Since no meetings are being held in the hall at this time, it’s a good opportunity for us to offer a wide variety of used books for sale. New items are added every day. Come in and browse anytime during library hours.

Halloween Hunt

This October enjoy a Halloween Hunt challenge outdoors on the grounds of the library anytime during library hours from Oct. 26-31 (the library is open from 10 to 8 Monday through Thursday and 10 to 4 on Friday and Saturday. First stop in the library for your hunting list, go out and search, and then return your completed card for a treat. Costumes are encouraged but optional.

“Make a Scarecrow” Craft

Another Halloween activity for kids this month is a “Take and Make a Scarecrow” craft project. Children can pick up craft supplies at the library and then create their own scarecrow art at home.

Bring your project back to the Blanding to be displayed along the library’s front walkway. Stop by the library to find out more.

Flags Are Flying Children as well as adults have been decorating small flags with messages of hope as a library project. Some of these flags are flying outside the library, near our new Blanding Library sign, making a cheerful sight on these autumn days.

At left: Flags of Hope at the Blanding Library

Online Programs

The Blanding’s own Miss Joyce continues to present a variety of special story times for children, featuring books, songs, “play” activities, along with visiting nature outdoors. Join in anytime to have fun!

The Newton Free Library is offering to other libraries, including the Blanding, special online programs for children. To learn more about these and other video programs, check the Facebook page for Blanding Public Library Youth Services.

The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 pm. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Mon. Oct. 12. Phone: 508-252-4236 or www.blandinglibrary.net.

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Seekonk Human Services Activities

Guided Meditation: Monday, October 5th & 19th @ 11am Zumba: Fridays @ 10am Chair Yoga: Wednesdays @ 10am Tai Chi: Fridays at 10:15am Podiatry Clinic: Wednesday, October 14 @ 1pm Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic: Wed, October 21 @ 9:30am

Activities and Clinics Guidelines

*Sign ups and appointments 24 hours in advance is REQUIRED for all activities and health clinics.

Activities will take place outdoors at the Senior Center and capped at 15 people. Masks are not required for outdoor activities as long as proper social distancing is taking place. Please note: Outdoor Activities are weather pending. Health Clinics will take place in the Senior Center. Only one person is allowed in the center at a time. All participants will be required to fill out a COVID-19 self-assessment upon arrival. Facing coverings are required to enter the facility. For all appointments and health clinics, please call 508-336-8772 upon arrival to check in.

Nutritional Meals To Go Tuesdays & Wednesdays

SHS will be working with Bristol Elder Services to provide nutritional meals for lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to go. Meals come completely cooked and prepackaged. All you need to do is heat it up! Meals need to be ordered the day before by 9:30am.

Payment is $2.25 per meal which will be due at the time of pickup.

Pick up will be between 11am— 12pm. If you are unable to pick up at that time or are experiencing financial hardship please reach out to the office to speak with the Outreach Department. Please call 508-336-8772 to place your order.

Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise For Seniors!

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Thursday, October 15, 2020 @ 11am

This exercise class is about an hour long. Elder do a complete warm-up and hip hop class that begins and ends in the chairs. We travel through time on the “Soul Train” and chair dance to clean cut hip hop and R&B songs. We use creative props such as smiley faces, the drums, and the African maracas to help make our soul train journey come to life. Senior participants will leave feeling more limber. “All Aboard the Hip Hop Soul Train Express.”

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There is some evidence that physical activity can slow down the decline of cognitive disabilities and may improve a demented patients’ quality of life. It has also been suggested that physical activity is a preventative health measure and may improve cognitive function in daily activities and balance mental health.

Snacks will be provided by Lisa Lebreux from Landmark Senior Living. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up for this activity!

Medicare Open Enrollment

It’s that time of year again! If you are enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/ PPO), expect an information packet from your plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information: it explains the changes in your plan for 2021. Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your plan can change significantly!

During Medicare Open Enrollment, you can adjust your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors help you understand your plan changes as well as other options you may have. Call now to discuss your insurance questions, schedule your SHINE phone appointment by calling 508-336-8772. Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7! *Note all clients will be required to fill out a Medicare prescreening form to help us better serve you by looking up your current plan and comparing it to the future plans, if changes are necessary.

Fuel Assistance

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

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Daylights Savings Time Ends

It’s almost that time of the year! Daylights savings time will be ending on Sunday, November 1, 2020. This is a perfect time to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries.

Remember fall back — gain an hour of sleep!

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A Municipal Department of the Town

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769

Phone 508-252-3372 Fax 508-252-4716

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

Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

The COA remains closed to the public until further notice.

Exceptions by appointment only.

For pressing issues please call the Senior Center at 508-252-3372.

Knitting and Crochet Group: Fridays at 10:00 AM

• Meals on Wheels is still being delivered by our volunteers.

• We are continuing to make masks for Seniors. We are in need of cotton fabric. We are accepting yarn donations for hats. will set up a safe and secure drop off

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz: Please call 508-252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

Tuesday Grab (Toss) and Go Lunch

Please call on Monday to reserve a timeslot. Pick up begins at 11:30. Number of meals are limited.

Thank You

We would like to thank all of our volunteers that have stayed with us during this pandemic.

Thank you to our Rehoboth Community Garden and all the others that donated their extra garden produce. This produce is used to cook meals and handed out to Seniors.

Thank you!

Ladies Sewing and Quilting: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information.

Cardio Drums: Mondays @ 2:00 pm Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. Cost $3.00 Donation Line Dancing Classes: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 Donation Chair Yoga: Thursdays at 9:00 Cost $3.00 Donation Zumba: Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Cost of $3.00 Donation

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

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Tuesday Lunch: Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Veteran’s Information and Benefits:

The COA Breakfast: Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Tasty Thursdays Lunch: Held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Cost $3.00 donation.

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

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Club News & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rehoboth Anawan Lions News

Happy Fall!! The Club has been busy planning upcoming events such as a DRIVE-BY SPAGHETTI SUPPER to be held on October 22 at the American Legion at 84 Baystate Road, Rehoboth. Please call Lisa Halajko @774-991-0052 for tickets or any of our wonderful Lions Ladies.

The annual Christmas Tree lighting will be done differently this year due to COVID-19 .The Tree will be lit on December 5 at the Gazebo, but there will be NO games and refreshments afterwards as we have done in the past. No one is more disappointed than us! Please come to watch the Lights turn on.

Thank you as always for your support so we can support you!!

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At the Seekonk Lion’s Club Annual meeting, two new members were sworn in to serve as a Lion and promote Lion-ism in our area.

Austin Gamboa and Jason Tarinell were sponsored by Seekonk Lion members Ted Gamboa and Pedro Correia.

As new members to the Seekonk Lion Club, Austin and Jason will be helping to raise money for our most noble causes. Mass.

Lions Eye Research Fund,The Diabetes foundations, local food banks, youth organizations, and scholarships.

And how will they do that? By working the Seekonk Lions famous clam boils and helping out at the Annual Golf Tournament at Wannamoisett CC that is run together with the East Providence/ Seekonk Rotary Club.

And being part of fun events that serve the community like the annual Doug Allen Fishing Tournament You know the Lion motto, WE SERVE. And Austin and Jason have sworn to be a part of our motto. Will you? Please contact the Seekonk Lions if you would also like to join Austin and Jason in serving our community. And congratulations to Austin and Jason!

Local Freemasons Welcome Public

October 17th Open House to Enlighten, Educate, and Inform Joining with Masonic lodges across the Commonwealth, the Freemasons from Eastern Star Lodge, A.F. & A.M., 243 Winthrop St. (Rt. 44) Rehoboth, MA will open their doors to the public on Saturday, October 17th, from 9 am until 3 pm. If you’ve ever wondered who the Freemasons are, whether they are the descendants

October 2020 of the Knights Templars, or what the inside of their buildings look like, here’s your chance to find out!

More than 200 lodges will be hosting Open Houses to help the public gain a better understanding of Freemasonry and to demonstrate the positive impact it has on its members, their families, and their communities. Members will provide tours of their building, talk about Freemasonry’s history, discuss its ceremonies, and what value members derive from their participation in the fraternity.

Local Freemasons Welcome Public Eastern Star Lodge was constituted in 1924 and has met regularly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Anawan Grange Hall. The former Netop Lodge of Seekonk Massachusetts was welcomed to Eastern Star Lodge through a merger in 1996; bringing the two communities together.

Freemasonry, the world’s oldest and largest fraternity, seeks to bring together men of every country, religion, race, background, and opinion in order to develop the bonds of friendship between them.

Freemasons help others, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it helps us grow. We value honor, integrity, and believe there’s always more to learn in life. Freemasonry in Massachusetts is comprised of 25,000 members in more than 200 different lodges throughout the Commonwealth. For additional information, please call 1.508.738.1094, or visit EasternStarLodge-AF-AM.org.

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Rehoboth Garden Club News

The Rehoboth Garden Club will participate in a talk and tour on October 5th at 6:30 via Zoom of the Roger Williams Botanical Garden. The garden director, Lee Ann Freitas will be our speaker for this activity.

Our Scholarship Committee presented a check to Toni Graca from Taunton, MA. Toni Is a student at UMass Amherst We are hoping Toni will speak to the club about her studies on farming and food in the future.

We are still a very active club even during these times of covid.

We are always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining us please contact Judith Doty, our membership vice president at (508) 567-5276 or miltonjudy@comcast.net.

Our Lions Dates Coming up in 2020

We are not planning to have our fall clam boils = 1st weds.

Sept, oct, + nov. In spring?

We did have our successful “chet monroe” chicken bbq with proceeds going to charity.

Both rehoboth lions clubs (ladie’s anawan and rehoboth men’s) donated to eye research at a visit by district 33s gov. Sandy fife.

We are meeting regularly Oct 7 – regular meeting via zoom (1st wed. In oct.)

Oct 21 – board mtg via zoom (3rd wed.)

Nov 11 – reg. Mtg. @ Maybe live with the place to be announced.

The rehoboth lions are always happy to have new members to help us serve lions charities, eye research and the rehoboth community!

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The Chorus of East Providence has been singing for over 10 years together. The success of our community chorus has been singing weekly, socializing, giving concerts together, and sharing our love of music. The Board of Directors for this 100+ member chorus has met several times since the start of the pandemic to consider how we can continue singing. Sadly, COVID-19 presents too many risks at this time to organize for the fall semester. As such, COEP is announcing that we will not be starting rehearsals in September, a tradition going on 12 years now. While the chorus is still organizing some virtual meetings among members, and considering community service projects, the singing that brings us From roofs to windows together is not planned for the fall. The Board will continue to disTabeley’s has your needs covered cuss when it may be safe to start up again, in addition to exploring Master Elite Installer, 20 years of perfection reasonable ways to work virtually. The Chorus of East Providence is grateful to St. Martha’s Church for their hospitality, and for all our www.Tabeleys.com • (401) 431-2816 supporters in the community.

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For over 100 years, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island has been a guide to the great outdoors. During this trying time, Audubon supports Rhode Island’s new initiative Take it Outside! which encourages businesses and organizations to head outdoors during the COVID 19 pandemic for meetings, classes and activities where participants may safely social distance.

The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, RI offers stunning outdoor space to rent for business meetings, classes, workshops or other activities for small groups. The covered patio, rustic pavilion, rolling lawns and rose-pollinator garden provide natural spaces to gather with social distancing in mind. And the trails and boardwalk to Narragansett Bay are free and available to all for exercise and nature observation. Email adimonti@asri.org for property rental details.

Looking for a place to hike? With 13 wildlife refuges across the state that are open to the public free of charge, there is no better way to explore nature and get outside than with Audubon. Discover trails through stunning saltmarsh properties, upland forests and rocky, steep terrain. Exploring and enjoying nature provides exercise, stress relief and fresh air, which are so welcome and needed in this challenging time. Visit asri.org/hike to find an Audubon wildlife refuge near you as well as property details, directions and downloadable trail maps.

Pulling from years of environmental education experience and expert resources, Audubon has introduced Audubon at Home, a free online resource for nature exploration. There are 20 different themes to engage students, families and classrooms. One theme is all about owls, others are about frogs and snakes. Learn all about the intelligent Raven, bug out with insects, explore the shore and more! Look for videos of Audubon critters and stories, download craft ideas, explore fun facts, and discover educational activities.

Engaging and fun, click here to review activities online and then get the kids outside to explore!

Audubon also offers small-group nature programs designed with safety in mind. From birding walks to outdoor family programs and even private guided nature tours for groups of four or less, Audubon guides have been taking it outside for over 100 years.

Visit the Audubon calendar of events to learn more.

A few important notes if you do plan on visiting an Audubon Society of Rhode Island property: • Remember: socially distance.Do not gather in large groups.

• Please bring a mask in case it is not possible to social distance while outside.

• Visit www.asri.org for visitation and safety guidelines for the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol.

• Pets are not allowed on Audubon Wildlife Refuges.

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is an independent not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting birds, wildlife, and their habitats through environmental education, advocacy, and land conservation. The state’s first environmental organization, the Society now protects nearly 10,000 acres in a network of refuges, pristine properties and wildlife habitats. One of the largest private environmental educators in the state, in 2019 Audubon staff taught approximately 22,000 people across the region. Audubon Society of Rhode Island is not affiliated with National Audubon.

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BPZOO Red Panda Cub Making Public Debut

New Bedford, Massachusetts: Kodo, the first red panda born at the Buttonwood Park Zoo in its 126 year history, will be venturing into the outdoor red panda habitat on Saturday, September 19, 2020 as the Zoo celebrates International Red Panda Day. Kodo was born to BPZOO’s female red panda, 2 year-old Marie, on June 4, 2020. Over the last 4 months, veterinary and keeper staff have kept a watchful eye on Kodo, conducting weekly weight checks, administering vaccines, and watching for developmental milestones.

It was through these observations that staff was able to determine Kodo’s readiness to safely navigate the high perching within the outdoor habitat.

It was during one of the weekly screenings that Dr. Erica Lipanovich noticed something else about Kodo.

“In one of our initial examinations of the cub, Kodo appeared to be female. It can be extremely difficult to determine the sex of a red panda, so it became part of each screening.

During one examination, I felt what appeared to be testes, so I reached out to colleagues at another zoo for a second opinion. They agreed; Kodo appeared to be a male,” said Lipanovich. “After this week’s examination, it is safe to say that Kodo is NOT a boy, but in fact, is a girl - just as we initially suggested.”

The name “Kodo”, a Nepalese word for grain, was chosen by BPZOO supporters around the country and even into Canada. Over 60 names were submitted by the “Red Panda Pals”, a special group of donors who were treated to behind the scenes photos and videos of the cub. 3,400 votes were cast and her name was announced on September 1st.

Kodo, like any other young animal (or child), tires easily and will periodically head off exhibit for naps with Marie. BPZOO welcomes you to log into the “Panda Cam”, hosted

by ABC6 and powered by Bristol County Savings Bank, by visiting abc6.com/panda-cam/ if she isn’t visible during your visit.

“The Zoo is very excited to be able to share this amazing cub with our devoted guests and we expect that everyone who visits will become smitten with our adorable red panda family,” said BPZOO Director Keith Lovett. “The Zoo is equally excited to be able to raise awareness and directly support the conservation of this endangered species in the wild in Asia.”

The BPZOO actively participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan (SSP) for red pandas. The goal of the SSP is to cooperatively manage animal populations to ensure the sustainability of a healthy and genetically diverse population while enhancing the conservation of this species in the wild.

BPZOO recently became a Partner in Conservation with the Red Panda Network by helping in their campaign to Plant a Red Panda Home in Nepal. Once restored, the critical forest corridor that connects Nepal and India will be part of the Panchthar-Ilam-Taplejung Red Panda Protected Forest in Eastern Nepal: the world›s FIRST protected area dedicated to red panda!

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Cadette Troop 494 at the Martin Wildlife Refuge Cadette Troop 494 knows that COVID can’t stop Girl Scouts!!

They had the first meeting of the year while enjoying a beautiful hike at the Martin Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk. For more information about joining Girl Scouts in Seekonk and Rehoboth, please go to Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England | GSSNE

Seekonk Scouts Go Canoeing

By Alex G, Troop 1’s Quartermaster

Even though the pandemic is going on Troop 1 and Troop 9 Seekonk still wanted to meet up and see their scout friends, so they planned a canoe trip. Everyone would be in a boat with a family member and try not to get too close to keep everyone safe and still have fun. We launched the canoes at Gano Street and went through the hurricane barrier, then into downtown Providence and under the mall.

Paddling into Providence. It was On the way in to the city interesting to see the city from this the current was with us so it perspective! was very easy and quick. On the way back it was against us and when we passed the barrier it became extremely difficult and was very tiring especially after over an hour and a half of paddling. In total the trip took us around two and a half hours round trip.

The trip was so much fun we went on another canoe trip a few weeks later. This time we went on the Narrow River. There we paddled into the Pettaquamscutt Cove and enjoyed seeing lots of birds like ospreys and egrets.

Our leaders also wanted to find ways to help the scouts keep getting merit badges during all this, so they have been offering virtual merit badges. Taking these merit badges has not only helped everyone rank up and get the badges, it has also let people stay in the comfort of their home while doing so. I personally have taken two virtual merit badges and from experience I can say it was fun and very interesting.

Brothers from Troop 1 paddled together on the Narrow River.

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SCHOOL NEWS Notes About the Coming School Year

September 16, 2020 Dear Dighton-Rehoboth Families, Last week, information from each school building was disseminated through building listservs. We wanted to provide a follow up communication from the district level with additional information.

The first day of school is scheduled for Friday, 9/18/2020. For a majority of our students, the first day of school will be virtual. Though we recognize that remote learning cannot replace in-person instruction, we are prepared to offer a stronger remote learning program than offered in the spring. We will continue to utilize our District Remote Learning Website (which will be active on our DR Website on THURSDAY, 9/17) to direct students to teacher webpages, but expectations for students have changed.

A document outlining expectations for appropriate virtual technology use was attached to an email to families. Please review these expectations with your child(ren). DRRSD is committed to providing a safe and secure virtual environment for students and staff. It is important for students to always be logged into DR accounts when participating in virtual instruction.

Remote learning will continue until we transition to a hybrid model. The goal for this transition is October 13, 2020. The Phase IV Superintendent Advisory Committee continues to meet and will be presenting recommendations regarding the specifics of this transition including which grades will report on which dates. These recommendations will be considered by district administration in collaboration with the school committee before a plan to transition is finalized.

Beginning Friday, 9/18, the Grab and Go lunch service will be available. Pick up will again be at DRRHS from 10 am to noon and all are welcome to participate. This service is free for all DightonRehoboth students. For students in high needs programs beginning school on 9/18, both breakfast and lunch will be provided for free.

Finally, we anticipate bumps on the road to in-person learning and will be doing everything we can to make the transition back to school smooth for our students and staff. We appreciate the support of our staff and community as we work together to create a safe learning environment for our students and staff.

Sincerely, Dr. Anthony Azar

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GoGuardian’s web-based services operate on our district’s managed G Suite for Education Chrome accounts (i.e. when a student is logged into Chrome or a Chromebook with his/her school email address). Once a student is logged into Chrome using his/ her DR account, students are blocked from accessing inappropriate websites. Also, teachers are able to view students’ screens during continued on next page...

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It may be helpful to know that over 10,000 other schools use GoGuardian to protect 5.5 million students across the world, and the Global Educator Institute has endorsed the GoGuardian Teacher product.

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school hours to ensure students remain on task. Please note, this applies when students are logged into DR accounts regardless of the device or network used. Therefore, this protection applies when students are logged into their DR account from home devices and home networks.

What are my parental/guardian and child’s responsibilities?

We ask that students use their school-managed Google accounts and school-managed devices for educational purposes within the boundaries of Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District’s Computer Network and Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

When a student is off campus, parents are responsible for supervising internet access and usage. We encourage you to discuss rules for appropriate internet usage with your child, and to reinforce lessons of digital citizenship and safety with him or her.

We also highly encourage you to report any potential cyberbullying or other sensitive issues to us.

How does GoGuardian help protect my child’s privacy?

To help your child remain scholarly and safe online, GoGuardian collects certain personally identifiable information about your child. GoGuardian has consulted with privacy experts, participates in privacy organizations, is a proud signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge, and has been awarded certifications by iKeepSafe for complying with both the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. For more detailed information about GoGuardian, you may visit GoGuardian’s website, Trust & Privacy Center, GoGuardian’s Product Privacy Policy, and the attached COPPA Notice and Disclosure Form.

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Seekonk Public Schools Shares Back-toSchool Health Measures and Guidelines PSA for Upcoming School Year

SEEKONK -- Superintendent Rich Drolet is pleased to announce the release of Seekonk Public Schools’ new back-to-school PSA video displaying some of the health and safety measures that have been implemented throughout the district for the upcoming school year.

Seekonk Public Schools created the informational video of inside of its school buildings featuring safety precautions that are being taken as part of the district’s ongoing COVID-19 response effort.

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Additionally, staff and students will be required to wear masks in both the classroom Overwhelmingly, and on the bus, and will have opportunities my teachers have to wash and sanitize their hands frequently been obviously throughout the day. enthusiastic about School principals, teachers and staff will sharing their train students on the district’s safety proceexpertise, incredibly dures at the beginning of the school year. thoughtful in The district has also developed protheir interactions tocols should there be a positive case of with students, and COVID-19 in school, and students and their families are reminded that they must stay excellent role models home when sick. for others in our “We want to alleviate any stress that our community.” community members may be feeling ahead of the upcoming school year by using this video to show specific safety precautions that have been put into place,” Superintendent Drolet said. “Our top priority is the health and well-being of our students and Visit mosesbrown.org/admission for more information. staff members. We feel that with all of these measures put into place we are positioned to safely allow our students back into our oses rown chool schools on a limited, rotating basis.”

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SPS classrooms will adhere to proper physical distancing guidelines. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)

The newly-renovated basketball court at Seekonk High School will be opened mid-October. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)

VID-19 pandemic. The first day of school will be Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Students with last names A through K in Cohort A will return for in-person instruction on Tuesday, Sept. 15., and students with last names L through Z in Cohort B will return for in-person instruction on Thursday, Sept. 17. All students at Aitken Elementary School will start the first two weeks of school fully remote and begin the in-person hybrid model on Sept. 29 due to construction delays.

As part of the hybrid return-to-school plan, Mondays will be fully remote learning for all students. Students in Cohort A will participate in in-person learning on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while Cohort B will participate in in-person learning on Thursdays and Fridays.

Students will participate in remote learning on the days they don’t report for in-person learning.

The plan will be flexible in order to adapt to any changes that may need to be made as the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic changes.

To assist with remote learning, the district has purchased and handed out close to 2,000 laptops for students. Teachers and students will also be using new online platforms to help enhance remote learning.

At this time, all students at the Hurley Middle School and Seekonk High School should have their own Chromebook device to take home every night. If you are still in need of a device contact Director of Technology & Digital Learning Colleen Terrill at terrillc@ seekonkschools.org or 508-399-5106.

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Seekonk Public Schools Announce Completion of New Tennis Courts, Basketball Court at Seekonk High School Additional Projects Nearing Completion Throughout the District

Seekonk — Superintendent Rich Drolet is pleased to announce that new tennis courts at Seekonk High School will be open for use tomorrow, and the new basketball court will be opened in mid-October.

The four new tennis courts will be opened Tuesday, Sept.

29. The “post-tensioned concrete” used for the courts is a rigid, reinforced pavement meant to last roughly 25 years and avoid the cracking found in typical asphalt. The tennis courts will be open for public use.

The new basketball court is set to be completed sometime next week, and the district will be deciding soon when it is safe to begin using the court given COVID-19 safety protocols. continued on next page...

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Above: The Martin Elementary School gym replacement project is nearing completion.

(Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools) The four new tennis courts and new basketball court are in the same location of the school’s previous courts.

Additional Renovations

The newly-renovated tennis courts at Seekonk High School will open this week.

(Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)

The Martin Elementary School gym floor replacement project is also nearing completion. The project is set to be finished next month, including drainage work done to the exterior of the school to avoid water damage to the new floor. Concrete sealing is finished and the new hardwood floors will be installed within one to two weeks.

Renovations to the Seekonk High School pool will also get started in the fall.

The project will include the addition of a closed-filtration system and the replacement of mechanics in the basement of the pool facility.

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The Aitken Elementary School Expansion Project is also nearing completion.

Once completed the project will add a permanent wing to the school that includes 10 new classrooms.

A new HVAC system and new boilers have been installed in the existing school building. An outdoor classroom has also been constructed and modifications have been made to the school’s parking lot.

The Aitken Elementary School Expansion Project is expected to be completed by next spring, and the Seekonk Public Schools will be issuing updates to the community in the coming months.

“We are excited about all of the projects that have been completed and will be completed throughout the district,” Superintendent Drolet said. “From offering our students high quality athletic facilities to meeting the educational needs of our growing student population, it is an exciting time for the Seekonk Public Schools.”

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SPORTS UPDATE Seekonk High School Lacrosse Goes Varsity

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Lacrosse Boys Team 2019 The boys and girls lacrosse teams at Seekonk H.S. have finally been granted varsity status. After spending the 2019 season as a Club team and playing a mostly JV schedule, the team sat out the 2020 season due to the Covid-19 shutdown. The South Coast Conference has now made it official that Seekonk has qualified to play at the Varsity level for the 2021 season. Seekonk Athletic Director John Moran recently relayed the news to Boys’ Head Coach Zachary Giorgis. “It was certainly great news,” said Giorgis, “considering everything that is going on with sports this Fall. We missed a whole season of play last Spring, so we will certainly be eager to get back on the field and get to work.”

The sport of lacrosse was introduced to Seekonk at the youth recreational level in the summer of 2015 by Seekonk Youth Lacrosse Association founder’s Dawn Loomis and her husband Rocky Loomis. SYLA participates in the Rhode Island Youth Lacrosse League every Spring.

Once the youth level was established, SYLA helped to establish a program at Hurley Middle School in 2018. “We felt this was an essential stepping-stone to eventually offer a Varsity program at the high school level. We wanted both the youth and middle school programs to serve as feeder programs, so we could have a base of athletes who knew the game when they arrived at high school,” Loomis said. When the Seekonk School Committee green-lighted a Club program in 2018, the wheels were set in motion. The Seekonk H.S. Lacrosse Parent’s Association was quickly started to help fund the the Club team until they reached varsity status.

“A lot of work has gone into this and we couldn’t be happier,” she said. “Countless parents and coaches have supported our vision along the way, as well as the Seekonk Recreation Department and administrators at the Middle and High Schools. I want to give special praise to our other original Board members that have been with us since our inception in 2015: Chris McNamara, Gary Tracey and Eric McKnight. Three other original board members that served vital roles in the beginning phases and believed in what we were doing were Sue Faria, Jillian Donnelly and Shannon Swist. Without all of their trust in us, lacrosse would not be the burgeoning sport that it is in Seekonk. Lacrosse is such a great sport and we just hope that it is here to stay in Seekonk.”

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A Message from the President of RYBSA

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Dear RYBSA Families: As the 2020 RYBSA baseball season comes to a close I would like to thank all of you, the families of RYBSA, for helping us have a successful season for all of our kids. This year brought many “what ifs” from will we ever play to how to keep all safe when we start to play. Hundreds of hours went into planning, implementing and maintaining the 2020 season and all of the RYBSA Board Members did a great job and I would like to say Thank You to each and every one of them.

RYBSA’s main objectives every year is to teach kids the basic skills of the game while they learn the concepts of team, respect and dignity. RYBSA works with over 300 young boys and girls annually to teach them the “American Past Time” and I feel we accomplished all of this with the help and dedication of the volunteers who coach and serve on the board.

2020 unfortunately is my last year as President of RYBSA. As well as being a member of the board, I have been happily involved since 2005. I have seen boys and girls become avid enthusiasts of the great game, while seeing many children and families create lifelong memories and relationships as they compete at the Martin Street field. These past few years, we as a board, have worked tirelessly on many, many improvements including building a new concession stand and storage building between Fields 5 and 6, and building a new garage to store our equipment at the lower fields.

As I write this letter, Fields 5 & 6 are being completely upgraded to enhance our players’ experiences.

Over my past 15 years I also have made memories that will last a lifetime, and I am truly blessed to be able to say that I was part of such a great organization that truly cares about the children who play in the league, whether they are first year players or a players who have been in the league for 8 years.

I would like to say thank you to my wife for allowing me to spend 1,000’s of hours doing what I loved to do, while seeing my 3 children go thru a program that have made them into better individuals.

Thank you to all the board members, volunteers and sponsors for all they have done over the years. RYBSA will always be a part of the Salera household and we are looking forward to what the future brings.

Thank you, Paul Salera President, RYBSA

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Dighton-Rehoboth Offers Alternatives to Fall Sports

By Joe Siegel Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School is planning to offer a voluntary Strength and Conditioning program and a team specific Skills and Drills program for their athletes.

“We are hoping that this program will alleviate some of the pressures the kids are feeling with the social and emotional disconnect from being away from their classmates and teammates,” explained Athletic Director Doug Kelley.

The entire program will be held outside and the school’s trainer will be on campus with the athletes.

Fall sports have been suspended for the high school as well as the entire South Coast Conference this season due to concerns about Covid-19.

The Southcoast Conference superintendents voted earlier this month to move Fall Season 1 to Fall Season 2 (“floating or wedge season”) by an 8-2 vote.

Kelley said his staff has been working closely with the Dighton Board of Health and the guidance from the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) and DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) making sure all safety protocols are in place.

“We have crafted a 15 page “Return to Athletics Handbook” filled with valuable safety information that each family will read and sign off on before any participation can take place,” Kelley added.

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Food & Dining A Festive Fall Treat (Culinary.net) This ultimate fall dessert is filled with caramel sauce, topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and drizzled with even more caramel sauce. Family and friends can enjoy every morsel of this moist, autumn-themed cake.

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• Nonstick cooking spray • 1 box spice cake mix • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin • 1 cup water • 1/2 cup canola oil • 3 eggs • 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce, divided • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 cup powdered sugar • 1 carton whipped topping

Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In bowl, mix cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil and eggs until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-33 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle of cake comes out clean.

While cake is hot, using end of wooden spoon, poke holes throughout top of cake. In microwave, heat 1 1/4 cups caramel sauce. Pour sauce into holes of cake. Let cool completely.

In bowl, mix cream cheese and milk. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Mix until smooth. Fold whipped topping into mixture.

Spread frosting over cake, pressing frosting into holes of cake.

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IN MEMORIAM Alice Semia (Hawksley) Poole Alice Semia (Hawksley) Poole, (97), passed on September 3, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born on April 4, 1923, to Joseph and Sadie Hawksley, and grew up in Seekonk, MA with her siblings Walter, Joseph, Mildred (Millie), Pearl, and Olive. We imagine they’re having an amazing family reunion now.

Alice married William Poole and they had two children, William and Lori. They shared a love of traveling. She worked at Fox Kitchens for over 60 years.

Alice Semia Alice was an avid Red Sox fan and (Hawksley) Poole was thrilled to see the end of the World Series drought in 2004. She was also an experienced cake maker with her creations taking the culinary center stage at celebrations throughout the years of which there were many. Alice and her siblings truly enjoyed celebrating any event large or small. Spending time with each other was always a priority, and they passed that sentiment on to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

One other thing that Alice passed on was her amazing swimming skills. She was truly a bathing beauty and depending on the season of her life, could be found at Bonnet Shores, Spectacle Pond, or the Newman YMCA pool. She touched the lives of many by teaching them to swim (or giving them the washing machine treatment).

Alice is survived by her children William Poole and Lori Tinkham. Also among her surviving loved ones are Robert Tinkham, Paulette Poole, her seven beloved grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Poole, and her siblings Walter, Joseph, Mildred (Millie) Brecsia, Pearl Soraphine, and Olive Tameo.

Her family feels blessed to carry with them a lifetime of memories and love.

Etta Patience Dionne (Chappell) Etta Patience Dionne (Chappell) died September 17th at Evergreen Nursing Center. Born 2/5/1920, she was the daughter of George M. and Etta S. Chappell. A gold star wife of Vincent A. Dionne who was killed in action in 1943.

She leaves a son Vincent E. Dionne and his wife Louise of Falmouth, MA and a daughter Vivian E. Dionne and her spouse Linda Sable, of Rehoboth. She also leaves four grandchildren, Marc Dionne (Karen), Jeffrey Dionne (Hanako), Jennifer LaRosee and Kristen Foley (Kenneth). She also leaves five great grandchildren, Tanner and Conner Foley and Sora, Sophia and Ezra Dionne. She was pre-deceased by her brothers and sister, Roy, Dorothy, George, Robert, Richard, and Kenneth.

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She was a life-long resident of Rehoboth and worked many years for Davol in Cranston before retiring. She loved sewing, and won many awards for her quilting and doll making, she loved her kitties and enjoyed spending time with her family.

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Seekonk Gilbert F. Devine, CPA, 76, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.

“Susie” Susan C. Oliver, age 81 of Seekonk Massachusetts, passed into the glory of The Lord on August 24, 2020 while tended to by her beloved niece, Raquel Smith, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. Catherine H. “Cathy” Perry, 78, of Seekonk, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home.

Jeremiah “Jerry” E. Downes, 95, most recently of Attleboro, MA, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Linn Health Care Center, East Providence.

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Roger A. Houle, 86, of Seekonk, MA and formerly of Pawtucket, RI passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Donna L. Motta, 82, a Seekonk resident for almost 60 years, died September 14, 2020.

Paula Greene, 63, of Seekonk, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 18, 2020.

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From the State House Representative Steven Howitt Continues to Maintain Perfect Voting Record Local legislator has never missed a roll call while serving in the House

Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) has successfully maintained a perfect voting record for the 2019-2020 legislative session, participating in all 267 roll call votes recorded in the House of Representatives between January 30, 2019 and July 31, 2020.

Since he was first elected to the Legislature in 2010, Representative Howitt has never missed a roll call vote. His current unbroken streak of Steven Howitt votes cast now stands at 2,226 or 100% roll call votes.

The Seekonk legislator cast votes on several major pieces of legislation that were signed into law this session, including Nicky’s Law, which established a statewide “do not hire” registry to track caregivers who abuse clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A longtime advocate for Massachusetts’ public schools, Representative Howitt also voted for the Student Opportunity Act, which calls for increased school funding and stronger accountability standards to help close student achievement gaps, and the Breakfast After the Bell initiative, which will expand school breakfast programs across the state to help ensure every student comes to school prepared to learn.

In response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency declared on March 10, Representative Howitt supported a wide range of bills to assist families, municipalities and small businesses during the pandemic. In addition to backing expanded mail-in voting and

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Other key initiatives supported by Representative Howitt this session include legislation to: • address racial disparities in maternal healthcare; • establish a Foster Parents Bill of Rights; • enhance consumer access and insurance parity for telehealth services; • criminalize female genital mutilation (FGM); • expand access to behavioral and mental health services for children; • protect students attending financially struggling colleges facing possible closure; • reduce distracted driving by allowing only hands-free cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle; • provide over $1.3 billion in state grants to communities for climate change adaptation and infrastructure improvements; • assist Massachusetts veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other deployment-related health conditions; and • create a Women’s Rights History Trail to promote education and awareness of the struggle for women’s rights in Massachusetts.

Representative Howitt noted, “I am humbled to continue to serve the citizens of the 4th Bristol District. I stand ready to assist as best I can, especially now during this pandemic, and work for my constituents to make their lives a little easier. I am available when they need me, with distancing and mask in place as needed.

Together we make it work, and every roll call vote cast is important.

I am appreciative and honored to serve.”

Representative Howitt represents the 4th Bristol District communities of Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Swansea. He currently serves as the Ranking Minority Member on three legislative committees, including the House Committee on Redistricting, the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, and the Joint Committee on Transportation, and is also a member of the Joint Committee on Export Development.

Senator Feeney October - “Virtual” District Office Hours Wednesday, October 7th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, October 9th 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Senator Feeney & his staff will be available to meet with constituents over Zoom for October’s district office hours. To protect health & safety during the ongoing pandemic, all constituent meetings are taking place by video. Privacy is maintained and meetings are one-on-one with the Senator.

Please use the link below to schedule your meeting. A staff member will follow up with you to confirm and meetings will be scheduled on a first-come first-served basis.

If you wish to speak with Senator Feeney or his staff outside of these office hours, please call the Boston office at 617.722.1222 Visit the following link to schedule a meeting during October’s District Office Hours: https://www.senatorfeeney.com/office_hours

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