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Please Wear Your Masks!

Let’s keep our towns and cities safe from the coronavirus. I see to many people come into stores without masks on. More than 16,500 people now have died from the coronavirus in New England as of Tuesday.

Put your mask on and don’t bring it home to your family. It’s getting worse now so let’s try to be better about protecting not only ourselves, but others.

Mark Canuel Rehoboth

Solar Farm Opinion

In response to Mr. Siegel’s explanation of the proposed Solar Farm at Camp Buxton at 90 Pond Street, I would like to make it known that there are significant reasons to continue to evaluate the plans and possibly reject them. Residents in proximity have serious reservations and concerns about the project due to its affect on the critical natural landscape and surrounding wetlands. To be fair, the applicant is currently in compliance with Fish and Game and town conservation concerning the wetlands and protected species but there appear to be more errors in the designs which violate current bylaws for this type of project.

Such errors demand revision and the required resubmission to appropriate agencies for review. Other such concerns are not limited to the funding supplied by the applicant for removal of the array if the company fails. Residents have been told that there is a plan for removal with funds provided by the applicant but the number seems low. Also there is no way to know that if in 20 years such funding will be enough to remove products that are toxic. I am not sure how the planning board can calculate the projected recycled value of such waste in 20 years time. Further explanation is needed. Considering the Summer Street farm which is non operational and has become nothing more than a town eyesore, it might just be time to augment the town laws to prevent such operations and clear cutting from coming into a right-to-farm community.

Mr. Roach stated that these other farms brought in 138,000 dollars of tax revenue for the town but this might not be totally accurate. Has the town considered the loss of tax revenue from the decrease in home values located in proximity to these farms? Do those losses offset and if so aren’t we just trading our trees for pennies? There is evidence that home values do decline within 1 mile of such projects. The point here is that more research should be done. The board has clearly worked hard on this and expended a lot of time and energy. They should see it all the way through. Per bylaw, the board can ask the applicant to provide funding for further study. They can also request the applicant to pay for outside consolation to resolve other issues.

Faced with mounting concern from local residents, Mr. Cooper has repeatedly said that the board must follow the bylaws and that is not the member’s job to sell the idea to the public but Mr. Roach appears to be doing just that. The board cannot have it both ways.

The town bylaws are clear. The board can reject projects that are deemed, “Offensive, detrimental or inappropriate to adjacent properties or to the neighborhood or for a use which does not substantially serve public health, safety, convenience, welfare or property values in the neighborhood.” If they don’t due their due diligence now, the town could eventually be left with a near 40 acre deforested area which generates nothing but animosity. Once the trees are cut and the land cleared you cannot go back.

November 2020 The Reporter If the board isn’t supposed to base their decision on what they personally believe then there is no need for Mr. Roach to use a fear tactic by stating, “from start to decommissioning it will have less of an impact on the neighborhood than the usual subdivision development, “We don’t know it that is true and to my knowledge there has been no plan proposed for subdivision at 90 Pond Street. Due to the surrounding, protected wetlands who can say it is even possible to make subdivisions or to assume that the Boy Scouts want to lease their land for such projects? Locals will not be scared into allowing another failed project with faulty planning to slide through the planning board. The will of the people matters. Many who live here do so to avoid living in proximity to these projects. Even if the proposal goes through, at the very least it should meet the standards set. The most recent meetings have proven that at a minimum, the applicant has a long way to go and that they do not have the backing of the local community.

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On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 our Board of Selectmen approved the recommendation from the Town Administrator to fill the position of Police Chief. In my lifetime of “active” duty as a citizen of this Town I can not remember any appointment riddled with hypocrisy as much as this one.

Stop for a moment to review the process to which they followed. I apologize for the length but in honesty, it was an exceptionally long process.

The hiring of a “consulting firm” to receive applications and screen applicants at a cost to the Town estimated at $11,900.00, maybe more, for their services. According to the Town Administrator (2/5/20) the money for these services came from a budget “surplus” left by the previous Chief. Both for Fire and Police. None the less the Town paid for it with money designated for other purposes.

It can not be confirmed that the Board of Selectmen approved this as according to the Town Administrator it was a “service agreement” not an “employment contract.” Their approval was not required and therefore never publicly asked for during a meeting. They were TOLD. Apparently, the public did not need to know how our money was being spent either. The Chairman at the time believed, “we owe it to ourselves to look outside for the best possible Candidate.” Time and money wasted. Current personnel ignored.

Recommendation #1 by the Town Administrator was presented to the Board after an announcement of the “confirmed” appointment was heard on the 6:00pm local news sometime this past Spring. The Board had not yet voted This recommendation was denied, thankfully and (2) sitting members of the Board vocally supported their choice for the Interim Police Chief, whom by all accounts, was doing a fantastic job. He himself was in the hiring process for permanent appointment as well. Please, keep reading.

The Town Administrator and the Member who was on the Selection Committee (now the Chairman) were outraged and upset that the remaining Membership took this negative view. You might say it was tantrum worthy. They carried on about the excellence of “their” choice and how he was the “perfect” person for the job. Please, keep reading.

Weeks passed and suddenly, the Town Administrator announces withdrawal of that Candidate because, “we decided to go in another direction.” Truth be told the impending recommendation had a tainted record and therefore was unsuitable for our Department or any Department. THAT IS WHAT THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR CALLED A “DIFFERENT DIRECTION”.

The process then continued during which the (2) sitting Members originally supporting the now Deputy Chief (they promoted him from Interim) stood firm on their opinions that he was the best person for the job permanently. The Town Administrator would not recommend him. According to Charter he must.

In June 2020, the Town Administrator makes another recommendation (an outsider) and this time with the face of the Board changed, it was approved pending a background check.

During the lengthy process and between the first and second recommendations, the Deputy Chief proceeded to do the job and has led the Department with the most positive of attitude and professionalism, duty, and responsibility. He has continued to do so even though he withdrew his name as a candidate. He must have known something we did not.

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November 12, 2020, the Agenda for the Board Meeting is scheduled/posted at 3:50pm for Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 7:00pm. Looks like an ordinary meeting, with a Public Hearing for the FY2021 Tax Classification. Please, keep reading.

Protocol for public meetings has been altered due to COVID-19 and by direction of the Board of Selectmen a form to submit questions or comments for the “Community Speaks” had to be in Town Hall electronically by the following Monday at noon time.

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Inside This Issue Business Directory......................68 Celebrations..............................45 Church News..............................25 Classifieds...............................67 Club Announcements.................52 Events.......................................24 Food & Dining.............................60 Holiday Guide.............................35 Letters to the Editor.......................4 Library......................................

Blanding.......................40

Seekonk......................41

Obituaries................................62 People.................................29 Rehoboth COA...........................50 Rehoboth Ramblings.................34 Rehoboth Town News................8 School News...............................55 Seekonk Human Services..........48 Seekonk Town News...................17 Scouts....................................31 Sports.................................59

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On Monday, November 16, 2020 at 3:36pm the “amended” agenda is distributed and the appointment for Police Chief and approval of the contract are newly added items. The cut off time for public inclusion had passed. To further complicate matters, a Code Red Alert was issued closing all municipal buildings to the public until further notice. Presumably, this meant no audience would be allowed at the Selectmen’s meeting or maybe they were going to proceed virtually. The public did not know. Either way no comments allowed.

When Wednesday, November 18th arrived, the meeting proceeded in person. Of course, there was no opposition present to speak an opinion however, there was (1) sitting Selectmen that looked to the Department and what is best for the Town and he said NO. Just one. Thank you, David Viera for standing up and being the lone person on that Board who exercised common sense.

Doing the right thing even if you stand alone is exemplary. To say this appointment is not qualified would be unjust. This Chief may very well be qualified in his Administrative duties. That remains to be seen. Perhaps if others who were dismissed under the cover of retirement were treated the same, it would be acceptable, but they were not. They were treated different. Dismissed, gone, and retired because they did not behave or perform with the excellence required no, demanded, by the Board of Selectmen and the Town Administrator.

How is this situation different? The Town Administrator was quoted as saying he knew the “situation” and it was fully disclosed.

When? During the application process? During the interview process? Or was it when they were negotiating a contract? WHEN DID THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR KNOW THE ENTIRE “SITUATION AND WHAT EXACTLY IS THE “SITUATION?” At some point you have to draw a line down the conference table and ask the question are you working for the best interest

November 2020 The Reporter of the Town of Seekonk OR are you self-serving and blinded by ego to not admit a mistake and are willing to jeopardize the integrity and credibility of our Police Department? Time will tell, I guess.

I will always have continued respect and support for our Seekonk Police, Fire and EM Services. They are stuck working at the behest of Politicians. These Board Games are getting annoying on so many levels. This is disheartening also and will cause this voter to rethink alliances. Do the job and do not politic me. Think about “that line”, your intentions and strength to stand alone if you must. Seekonk comes first. This applies to all employees as well as residents. This recent action has called to question the meaning of equal opportunity employment.

The passion I feel about the people who serve us in blue and the disregard of the Board and the TA left me no choice but to pass this on to you. I am extremely angry at the road they chose that we paid for and will continue to with a contract obligation. #BELIEVEINSEEKONKPD #STANDBYENOS (still) Doreen Taylor- Seekonk, MA

Property Damage from Gunshsots

Gun shots causing property damage are occurring in North Seekonk. As a recent recipient of one of these attacks by an unknown perpetrator, I am faced with a thousand dollar deductible on the bill for replacing a large patio door window that has been shattered by the idiot who has been irresponsibly shooting off a gun around dusk on a number of days during this autumn. The shot that struck our house may have come from Caratunk, or it may have come from streets like Cedar Terrace or Brown Avenue, but someone in that general area should know who is doing this. Seekonk Police have been notified. The law is being broken, and even worse may result if this shooter is not identified. If anyone knows who is recklessly disturbing the peace, please notify Seekonk Police.

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Hello All ~ I hope this article finds you all healthy and safe along with having an enjoyable Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, 2020 Thanksgiving Day was a bit different for us all due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, State social distancing/gathering mandates and the rise in positive cases in Rehoboth. Even though we were unable to meet with as many friends and family on Thanksgiving as we would have liked, I personally believe we all a lot to be thankful for. I know I am extremely thankful that we have successfully made it through three socially distant, COVID-19 free elections (6-30-2020; 9-1-2020 and 11-3-2020).

I would personally like to thank everyone involved with all three elections for all your efforts in keeping our election workers and voters healthy and safe during a pandemic.

I am praying we all continue to be healthy and safe during Rehoboth’s last 2020 town wide voting event – the delayed Annual Town Meeting scheduled for December 1, 2020.

Finally, I am thankful several vaccines seem promising and hopefully a vaccine will be approved soon so we all can be free of the COVID-19 worry, health concerns and isolation. May we all have a better 2021.

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on each article, please refer to the Town Meeting warrant you received at home on 11-20-2020. At the conclusion of Town Meeting there were a total of 100 voters present.

on each article, please refer to the Town Meeting warrant you received at home on 11-20-2020. At the conclusion of Town Meeting there were a total of 100 voters present.

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Set Salaries and Compensation for Elected Officials

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Bond Anticipation Note Payment

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Community Preservation Budget & Appropriations

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Appropriate Funds from Network Transportation Reserve Receipt (NTRR) Fund

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TOWN MEETING TOTAL VOTE AMOUNT Unanimously Approved through Consent Agenda Unanimously Approved through Consent Agenda Unanimously Approved through Consent Agenda Unanimously Approved through Consent Agenda

SOURCE OF FUNDING Funded in Annual As Town Budget Submitted through Raise & in Warrant Appropriate from Taxation $87,843

Solar Revenue Fund

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FY2020 Surcharge

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NTRR Fund

Unanimously Raise & Authorization to Pay Bills of Approved through $299.00 Appropriate from a Prior Fiscal Year Consent Agenda Taxation Unanimously As Approved revenue Authorize Revolving Approved through Submitted sources for each Accounts Expenditures Consent Agenda in Warrant revolving account Fiscal Year 2021 Town Raise & Unanimously Budget Recommendations $10,792,382 Appropriate from Approved from the Finance Committee Taxation Fiscal Year 2021 Dighton Raise & Rehoboth Regional School Unanimously $19,479,237 Appropriate from District Budget and Approved Taxation Assessment Page 1 of 5

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DESCRIPTION Fiscal Year 2021 Bristol Set Salaries and Plymouth Regional Compensation forSchool Elected Technical High Officials Budget Fiscal Year 2021 Bristol County AgriculturalNote High Bond Anticipation School Budget Payment

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TOWN MEETING TOTAL VOTE AMOUNT Unanimously Unanimously Approved through Approved Consent Agenda

SOURCE OF FUNDING Funded in Annual Raise & As Town Budget $791,501 Appropriate Submitted through Raisefrom & Taxationfrom in Warrant Appropriate Taxation Raise & $62,842 Appropriate from Solar Revenue $87,843 Taxation Fund

Unanimously Unanimously Approved Approved through Consent Agenda Unanimously Board of Health Transfer Unanimously Approved through $138,000 Self-Funded Community Preservation FY2020 Station – Offset Receipts Approved through $98,872 Consent Agenda Budget & Appropriations Surcharge Consent Agenda Acceptance of Reports – Unanimously Appropriate from Ambulance,Funds Blanding Unanimously Approved through N/A N/A NetworkHousing Transportation Library, Authority Approved through $588.50 NTRR Fund Consent Agenda Reserve Receipt (NTRR) & Board of Health Consent Agenda Fund of Senior Reconstruction Not to Unanimously Insurance Unanimously Raise & Center with Insurance exceed Authorization to Pay Bills of Approved Proceeds Approved through $4,500,000 $299.00 Appropriate from Proceeds a Prior Fiscal Year Consent Agenda Taxation $400,000 Capital Unanimously As Approved revenue Stabilization Authorize RevolvingCapital Expenditure Unanimously Up To Approved through Submitted sources for each Account Accounts FireExpenditures Engine Approved $600,000 $200,000account Free Consent Agenda in Warrant revolving Cash& Fiscal Year 2021 Town Raise Unanimously Annual Town Surplus Unanimously $10,792,382 Appropriate from Budget Recommendations Approved N/A N/A fromEquipment the FinanceAuction Committee Approved through Taxation Consent Agenda Fiscal Authorization Year 2021 Dighton Raise & Unanimously Rehoboth Regional School Unanimously Transact Other Business / $19,479,237 Appropriate from Approved N/A District Budget and Approved@ Adjourned Taxation 8:03 p.m.

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Our Annual Town Census Forms for year 2021 will be mailed to all households in Rehoboth during the last week of December/first week of January. The Board of Registrars is required to conduct an annual listing of residents as of the first of January each year. In addition to the name, address, telephone number, date of birth, occupation, veteran status, and number of dogs, the form includes a section for school information required by the school department. Please Note: a section for e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers on your 2021 Town Census forms. If you no longer have a home phone and use a cell phone, please let us know your new number so we can update our records.

Please also provide your e-mail address ~ thank you.

As a reminder, failure to return the completed Town Census form may result in voters being placed on an “inactive” voting list or being removed from the voting list. Please do not let this happen to you; please return your census as soon as you receive it in January. Simply review the pre-printed Census Form, make corrections, sign it, and return it no later than January 31st. You may choose to return the Census Form via the U.S. Postal Service, or utilize the Census drop box at Town Hall. Additionally, you may scan your signed and completed census forms and email them to us at TownClerk@RehobothMA.GOV. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are unfortunately unable to place the census drop boxes around town. We forward to reestablishing the Census drop boxes East Providence, RIlook02914 around town next year when the COVID-19 State of Emergency is lifted. The Clerk’s Office is looking forward to hearing from you in January.

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

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New residents may receive blank forms, which they are asked to complete and return. If you do not receive a Census Form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office 508-252-6502 X-3110 or X-3109. Blank Census forms are also available on the town website @ http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/townclerk/pages/census-information Results of the Town Census are used to prove residency for a variety of reasons. The data is also used for state college entrance applications, veterans’ benefits, amending and establishing birth records, locating missing persons, establishing precinct lines, predicting future school enrollment, state and federal funding to the town, police and fire protection, updating the voting list, and other legal purposes. Please return your town census as soon as possible; Town Census is due date 1-31-2021 ~ thank you.

For the convenience of dog owners, we will again include with the 2021 Census, an application for the 2021 Dog License(s). This gives dog owners the opportunity to license their dogs well before the annual April 1st due date should they want to license their dogs early. Dog license applications must be accompanied by a current rabies certificate (with a vaccination date of May 1, 2021 or later) and proof of spay or neuter, unless we already have it on file in the Clerk’s Office (if applying for the $10 licensing fee).

If you are unsure, please give the office a call and we can let you know what we have in our database. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included (the current postage will be printed on the dog license application). For your information, we are hoping to hold our Annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic again this year; however, we are awaiting direction from the State and local veterinarian to see if it will be possible to hold once the State of Emergency is lifted. For scheduling purposes, we hope the Rabies Clinic date will be Saturday, March 13th, 2021; however, that is dependent on the current pandemic and veterinarian availability. We will let you know once the date, location and time is set.

Details will hopefully be printed in the 2021 Town Census mailer.

If you are returning your dog tag application, as well as your census forms, residents are asked to return their completed forms via mail, e-mail, or place their form in the Town Hall drop box at 148 Peck Street.

NOTE: Residents are requested to please send in their census forms as quickly as possible regardless of whether or not they license their dogs at this time.

Annual Town Election April 6, 2021

The Annual Town Election for the Town of Rehoboth is scheduled be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021; however, changes may be

November 2020 The Reporter necessary due to the pandemic and the loss of the Senior Center as a polling location. Details will be shared once finalized and voted by the Board of Selectmen.

For those who do not participate in a political party’s caucus process, nomination papers will be available as of January 4, 2021 for any registered voter in Rehoboth wishing to run for election on the Town ballot. The nomination papers may be picked up by prospective candidates, by appointment only through the Town Clerk’s office, as Town Offices are currently closed to the public due to the pandemic. You may either call 508-2526502 or e-mail TownClerk@RehobothMA. Gov to schedule your appointment. All nomination papers must be returned, signed by a minimum of 50* registered Rehoboth voters, to the Board of Registrars at the Town Clerk’s Office (148 Peck Street) by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16th. * The signature minimum changes after each gubernatorial election as per MGL Chapter 53 – Section 6. The 11-6-18 election changed our minimum signature requirement for nomination papers from 38 to 50 (1% of the entire votes cast for governor at the preceding biennial state election ~ 5,154 x 1% = 52 ~ MGL 53:6 = maximum of 50 signatures for nominations of town office or regional district school elected positions).

Positions to be elected on the ballot for 2021 are Moderator (one for 1 year), Selectmen (two positions for 3 years), Town Clerk (one for 3 years), Assessor (one for 3 years), School Committee (two for 3 years), Planning Board (one for 5 years), Park Commission (one for 5 years), Housing Authority (one for 5 years), Storm Water Officer (one

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for 3 years), Tree Warden (one for 3 years) and Water Commissioner (one for 3 years).

The final voter registration date, to be eligible to vote in the Annual Town Election, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Clerk’s Office.

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

Absentee Ballot Requests

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

Filing deadline for an absentee ballot request for the April Annual Town Election is 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021.

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Over the past several months, there has been very important information provided to those residents who have signed up for the Town’s “Urgent Alerts” and “Subscribe to News”. The Town’s “Official” notification site is Rehoboth’s town website @ www.town. rehoboth.ma.us . If important information needs to get to the residents of the Town, we use the front page of the Town’s website; either under “News and Announcements” or “Urgent Alerts” to notify our residents. Once the information is posted to the website, we send those residents, who have “Subscribed to News”, an e-mail alerting them of the updated important information. Also, on the front of the Town website is a current listing of all public meetings under the “Meetings” tab, which is next to the “News” tab, in the center of the Town’s homepage.

If you would like to be notified of upcoming meetings, urgent alerts, or news and announcements posted on the Town website, simply click on the “Subscribe to News” under the “Citizen Action Center” on the left side of the home page ( www.town.rehoboth. ma.us ) and complete all the requested information. For step-by-step directions on how to subscribe, please either click on “How to Subscribe to News & Alerts” under “Subscribe to News” in the “Citizen Action Center” or follow this link: https://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/ sites/g/files/vyhlif4911/f/uploads/rehobothurgent_alert_-_flyer-final.pdf Please do not rely solely on social media or rumors regarding important Town matters. All “Official” Town of Rehoboth alerts, meetings, and news are posted on the Town Website and sent to all subscribers to News and Alerts via the e-mail address they provide. Please “be in the know” by signing up for Subscribe to News & Alerts ~ thank you.

Town Offices Closed

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Lynn, Odete and I would like to wish you all a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season! We wish peace, HEALTH and prosperity to all Rehoboth residents for the New Year. It is truly an honor to serve as your Town Clerk for the past seven years ~ thank you all for enriching my life every day!!! Thank you all for an unforgettable 2020, which will permanently be marked as a year of unpredictable situations in Rehoboth’s and our Nation’s archives. Even though 2020 has been a scary, unpredictable and incredibly sad year due to so many losses, I thank the record number of Rehoboth voters, who valued and participated in the voting process (whether by mail, in-person early or in-person election day), during a pandemic, safely and socially distant from each other, as mandated by the Governor and State Health Officials. Prayerfully 2021 will be a much better year for us all. Please stay healthy and safe. Happy Holidays ~ I look forward to talking with you again in January.

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Spread Kindness Food Drive

Last month we decided to have a food drive to collect canned goods for the Rehoboth Food Pantry. This all started over a conversation of trying to make a difference in our town. We are three teenagers, Hailey, Cadynce, and Cassidy, trying to make a difference this holiday season. The three of us are trying to collect food for people in need by doing a food drive. If you can donate any non-perishable food items, you can help out someone in your neighborhood or your community. All donations will be needed before Dec. 17th! If you are willing to donate or need more information you can contact us at cannedfooddonations@gmail.com. Please help us make a difference this holiday season and SPREAD KINDNESS! Hailey, Cadynce, and Cassidy

New Rehoboth Senior Center in the Works

By Joe Siegel Two months after the fire which destroyed the town’s senior center at 55 Bay State Road, plans for a new facility are in the works. Alternative locations are being considered by the newly formed COA Advisory Board.

Selectman Michael Costello will serve as the board chairman.

Ryan DuVally will serve as the Vice-Chair. The other members include Selectman Dave Perry, Building Inspector William McDonough, and Ron Whittemore, a member of the Council on Aging Board of Directors.

Costello promised the construction process for the new senior center would be more efficient. “There were a lot of things that weren’t done properly (the first time),” Costello said. In the meantime, the COA staff is working out of an annex at 183 Winthrop Street. They can be reached by calling 508-252-3372.

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Rehoboth Gets One Million in CARES Funding

By Joe Siegel The town has received nearly $1 million in funding from the CARES Act. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was passed by Congress with overwhelming, bipartisan support and signed into law

by President Trump on March 27th. $100,000 will be used to replace computers in town, according to Selectman Gerry Schwall. $30,000 will be spent to increase remote work capability by finishing the permitting project. “(Residents) will be able to go online and get their permits,” Schwall said Monday. $27,000 will be spent to upgrade the telephone system for every building and every department in the town. $63,000 will be designated to upgrade the town’s computer network. The police and fire department’s computer networks will also be integrated, at a cost of $5000. The funds will also be used to pay for a part-time town nurse and to replenish the town’s PPE supply.

“We want to make sure that we have all the different things we’re going to need after the first of the year,” Schwall noted. Schwall thanked the administration of Governor Charlie Baker for their assistance in securing the CARES funding for Rehoboth.

Any funds which are not spent by the end of December have to be returned at the beginning of January to the state. “I know we can make these things happen before the end of the year,” Schwall added.

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The Rehoboth Veterans Service Office & the Veterans of Rehoboth would like to thank you rehoboth congregational church. It has become an annual tradition between the Rehoboth Congregational Church and the Rehoboth Veterans Service Office in delivering dozens of Thanksgiving Baskets to the Chapter 115 Veterans in need. Thank You R.R.C. for all that you do for our Veterans. Jake Kramer

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter News

A Socially Distanced Town Meeting

By Joe Siegel

The Rehoboth Animal Shelter would like to thank Girl Scout Troop 1322 for making and donating some terrific scratching pads for the cats. These are especially welcome since all the cats and kittens that filled the Rehoboth Animal Shelter recently had used up our supply.

We are happy to say that have those cats have found new homes, and volunteers are taking the opportunity to paint the cat room. It won’t be empty long -- a friendly tuxedo cat has just arrived at the shelter. Check Petfinder.com for updates, or call 508-2525421, ext. 126 and leave a message. You can also use this number to report a lost or found pet.

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For tickets, information or to make a donation, please call Rob Johnson at (508) 243-4160.

Rehoboth People Have a Heart, Inc. (RPHAH) held it's first-ever fundraiser and it was a BIG success! On November 20th, 2020, RPHAH handed out 200 meals at its "Drive-Thru Clam Boil & Raffle" hosted by the South Seekonk Rod and Gun Club in Rehoboth. From the sale of the meals and generous donations, the event raised over $6,000! RPHAH would like to send thanks to everyone who participated and showed their support. With the success of the event, RPHAH will be donating a portion of the funds raised to two Rehoboth families in need.

On December 13th, 2020, RPHAH will sponsor its second "Drive Thru Clam Boil & Raffle" in support of Crystal Kennedy Mello. Please see the ad above for additional information. So that RPHAH can continue its mission of helping the people of Rehoboth, additional fundraisers are being planned. If you work for a Company with a charitable contribution matching program, RPHAH is a 501(c) (3) organization. We would be so grateful if you would consider making a taxdeductible donation this year. Donations can also be mailed to: Rehoboth People Have a Heart 94 Tremont Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769 If you or someone you know is having a difficult time, please reach out to us by messaging our Facebook page, @RehobothPeopleHaveaHeart, or by emailing us at rehobothpeoplehaveaheart@gmail.com and we will see if we can help.

Residents who attended Rehoboth’s December 1 town meeting at the Ramada Inn in Seekonk were required to sit six feet apart and to wear masks due to fears of spreading Covid-19.

Town Moderator William Cute spoke to the 90 attendees with a plexiglass shield in front of him.

All of the articles were related to town finances, which included setting the salaries of town officials such as the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk, the Town Treasurer, and the Tree Warden. Voters approved $19, 479, 237 to pay for the costs and expenses of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, and $4.5 million from the town’s insurance proceeds to design, construct, and furnish a new senior center. A fire destroyed the old facility at 55 Bay State Road on September 12.

Seekonk & Rehoboth Town Offices Closed

By Joe Siegel The town offices in Seekonk and Rehoboth have been closed to the public due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19.

The message on the Rehoboth town website reads: Town Offices are closed to the Public due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Many services are available online or you can place your documents in the drop box located in the parking area for processing.

Appointments for in-person assistance can be made by contacting the specific Department. The guide to town departments can be accessed at www.RehobothMa.gov.

In Seekonk, the announcement appeared Monday on the town website: Due to the rising case numbers and for the safety of all. All municipal buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. Those needing to do business with town offices should contact the appropriate office by phone or email. For high priority and emergency business with the Town, in-person visits will be accommodated via appointments.

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

Both towns have seen an increase in positive cases of Covid-19 in recent weeks.

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The Seekonk Scene The Clerk’s Corner

Happy December- It is hard to believe that in a few short weeks 2020 will be over. Speaking for the Town Clerk’s office it has been one heck of a roller coaster ride. First and foremost, we had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic which set the stage for a difficult year.

As a result, we adapted new ways to run our office. When closed to the public we made appointments and met with people Florice Craig outside to notarize, or fill out marriage intention papers. We had to postpone elections, town meetings, BOS meetings. Town committees had to learn new ways to meet through Zoom. We had four elections under unprecedented conditions. The State introduced multiple changes to the State Election Laws some permanent and others that will expire December 31st. We survived mail in early voting and in-person early voting for the biggest event of the year the November 3rd 2020 Election. An election that will definitely go down in the history books. Below are the results from that election.

It was an excellent turn out almost 80 percent of our town voted.

Great job citizens of Seekonk.

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The Reporter December 2020 Annual Fall Town Meeting to be held on January 4th at 7pm - Seekonk High School 261 Arcade Ave. The Annual Town Election is scheduled for Monday April 5, 2021.

Nomination papers for offices up for election will be available December 15, 2020.

Deadline to submit nomination papers to the Town Clerk is Monday March 1, 2021 at 5PM. You must obtain a minimum of 50 signatures from voters registered in Seekonk.

Elected position available in 2021: • Two seats for the Board of Selectman (3-year term) • One seat for the Board of Assessors (3-year term) • One seat for the Board of Assessors (2-year term) • One seat for the Housing Authority (5year term) • Two seats for the Library Board of Trustees (3-year term) • One seat for the Planning Board (5-year term) • Two seats for the School Committee (3-year term) • One seat for the Water Commission (3-year term)

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Santa will greet the children from atop the Fire Engine so that he and all guests in attendance will practice social distancing.

Members of the Seekonk Fire Museum will assist with collecting any letters to Santa that the children would like him to take back to the North Pole in preparation for his Christmas visit to their homes. ***RAIN DATE WILL BE DECEMBER 13TH AT 1PM***”

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As we head into a new year, I would like to thank all the voters of Seekonk who came out and showed their support in re-electing me as their Town Clerk this past June. I will always do my best to serve the citizens of this town. I would also like to take this time to thank the many people who helped make all four elections run as smooth as possible this year. Starting with the Assistant Town Clerk Lorraine Sorel, she really stepped up

December 2020 The Reporter and ran a flawless annual town election. A big thank you to all our excellent poll workers. Some not only worked the elections, but they worked weeks of early voting. Thanks to our excellent Police Dept. and School Staff, DPW. In particular a special shout out to Joe Sousa, he was instrumental in the social distancing protocols of the elections this year.

Lorraine and I want to wish everyone a very happy and safe holiday season.

Recycling Postcard for Seekonk Residents

Within the next few weeks, residents will be receiving in the mail a magnetic postcard from the Seekonk Recycling Committee. The information on the postcard will be a chart of the items acceptable for your ABC recycling cart. There will also be a list of what is not allowed. The postcard is an update of the information provided by ABC Disposal when the carts were first distributed back in 2014.

Seekonk Town Meeting Postponed to 2021

By Joe Siegel Seekonk’s fall town meeting, which had been scheduled for December 5, has been postponed to January 4, 2021.

Town Moderator Peter Hoogerzeil made the decision to continue the meeting from November 9 to December 5 due to the rising rate of Covid-19 infections in Massachusetts.

“Since that time, the number of people diagnosed with COVID-19 has increased at the local, state and national level,” Hoogerzeil wrote in a message posted to the town website – www. seekonk-ma.gov. “Therefore, this is to declare a further recess and continuance of the November 9, 2020 meeting to Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Seekonk High School at 7:00 p.m.”

Hoogerzeil added: “I have issued this Declaration after careful and considerable deliberation about the implications of the rapid spread of the disease, present lack of containment, and risk to most vulnerable populations inherent in large public gatherings at this time, as well as the particular increase of COVID-19 cases in Seekonk.”

Seekonk Selectmen Approve Police Chief Contract

By Joe Siegel Police Chief Dean Isabella’s contract, which has been approved by the Board of Selectmen, will run through December 2023. The board voted to appoint Isabella at their November 18 meeting.

Chairman Justin Sullivan, Chris Zorra, David Andrade, and Adam Petronio were in favor of the appointment, with David Viera opposed. The board selected Isabella for the position last June, but an investigation into his background was not completed until recently.

Isabella will be paid $140,000 for the first year of the contract, $142,800 for the second year, and $145,656 for the third year. 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.

Isabella will succeed Acting Chief David Enos, who had served 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. At the time, Enos had been appointed to serve as Deputy Chief.

Seekonk Animal Shelter News Say hello to Gilbert! He is a white and black male Mini Rex who is around 5 years old.

He has been neutered and will make a great pet as he is friendly and sweet! He’s also pretty photogenic!

Meet Gilbert, or check with us for other available pets at the Seekonk Animal Shelter. 508336-6663.

See “A Look Inside the Seekonk Animal Shelter” on page 66.

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The volunteers and clients of the Doorways Food Pantry would like to thank the residents of the Town of Seekonk for the enormously generous response to help Doorways continue our mission to care for the neediest among us. This year has been an extremely difficult one for Doorways, with sharp increases in the number of clients served and even sharper increases in the cost of feeding those clients. But the community has responded in our time of need, supporting us at levels not seen before. We have seen a great many food drives by schools, churches, private businesses and civic organizations, as well as countless private individuals stopping by to make donations large and small. One local church donated thirty turkeys at Thanksgiving, while a local businessman and his family donated another thirty-two turkeys. We have received hundreds of donations since the pandemic hit – some quite modest, some quite substantial – that have combined together to keep food on the dinner tables of homes throughout our community.

Early in November, Doorways began its twentieth year in operation. That first week, seven families were served. This year, eighty families received a Thanksgiving meal through the Doorways food pantry. Over the course of the twenty years, hundreds and hundreds of families have received necessary support, and over one and a half million pounds of food has been distributed – all at no cost to our clients, and all made possible by the generosity of the people of Seekonk. Our gratitude is boundless - we are humbled by your support, awed by your generosity, and hopeful for the future. We give thanks for all you do, and ask the Lord’s blessing on you and your families this holiday season and in the coming year.

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Esteban Castaneda, Guest Services Manager at the Clarion Inn in Seekonk, delivered several baskets of food to Doorways. Several members of the staff wanted to conduct a food drive in order to give back to the community. Donations were received from staff, guests and passers-by. We would like to thank the staff of the Clarion Inn for their support of those of us in need.

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REHOBOTH: $229,500 LAND 28.8 Acres. Buyer responsible for flagging & preliminary survey. Being sold as raw land. Buyers responsible for due diligence period, no engineering has been completed to date. See photos & assessors map as a guide. Call listing agent for further info.

REHOBOTH: $799,000 Colonial has almost 3,800ft. of maintained trails through woods and 2 access points to Rocky Run Brook. 4 beds, one on 1st. w/ adjacent handicap accessible bath. Patio w/fp, raspberry garden, sm tree nursery, veg garden w/8’ fence, planted evergreens.

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SeekonKindness Captures the Spirit of World Kindness Day Established in 1998, World Kindness Day is an international holiday that promotes kindness throughout the world. It is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement. The purpose of World Kindness Day is to “highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.” (https://nationaltoday.com/ world-kindness-day) Benjamin Benson and Mike DiPietro prepare to post the SeekonKindness shares this SeekonKindness yard sign same spirit. Created to connect Seekonk residents during the early days of the pandemic through kindness, it has grown as a central place to share random acts of kindness, inspiring photos, stories, poems and opportunities to help one another. The campaign just unveiled its new lawn signs to spread the word throughout the community.

“While World Kindness Day is just one day during the year, you don’t need a special holiday to spread kindness through simple gestures,” said Anne Miller, President of the Seekonk Library Trust Board of Directors and Irene Frechette, President of the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library, in a joint statement. “Celebrating and sharing acts of kindness reminds us we live in a world where good things happen. And in this world, we can count on our library to be welcoming to all and to be a community place for kindness and connections.

The Seekonk Library Trust and the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library built and manage the SeekonKindness Facebook page with the ethos that kindness strengthens community--just as the library’s mission strengthens community.

During the COVID-19 shutdown, sharing stories of how Seekonk residents were responding with kindness helped us all “be in it together”.

The SeekonKindness Facebook page continues to expand with more and more posts and the number of people engaged.

“If you are looking for a quick boost of positivity, check it out,” said Miller and Frechette. “Like the page, comment, send in your post, and share it with your friends to help spread the magic which occurs from a simple act of kindness.”

Save a Pet Society Inc. in Seekonk Receives $500 Community Spirit Grant from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Employee-Directed Mini-Grant Program Has Awarded $6.8 Million to Nonprofits in New England Since 2002

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced that Save a Pet Society Inc. in Seekonk was awarded $500 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. Ann-Marie Bandieri, an employee of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, nominated the organization for the award. Funds will be used to purchase food and supplies for pet adoptions.

December 2020 The Reporter To commemorate those Harvard Pilgrim members who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Harvard Pilgrim and the Foundation created the Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program. This program allows each Harvard Pilgrim employee to award a $500 grant, completely funded by the Foundation, to the local charity of his or her choice each calendar year. Since this community grants program began in 2002, Harvard Pilgrim employees have directed more than $6.8 million to thousands of organizations throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

“Now more than ever, as nonprofits across the region are dealing with the impact of COVID-19, we are committed to supporting their efforts to care for their communities,” said Karen Voci, President of the Harvard Pilgrim Foundation. “We are so fortunate to have generous and engaged employees who help strengthen Harvard Pilgrim and the communities where we all live and work.”

In 2019, 96% of Harvard Pilgrim employees participated in at least one form of service or giving through volunteering, the MiniGrants program, or Harvard Pilgrim’s annual Employee Fundraising Campaign.

Seekonk Land Trust Annual Report

Forging ahead in this crazy year, the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust (SLCT) has been productive working to preserve land in Seekonk and continuing to support environmental education in the Seekonk public schools and at the Seekonk Town Library.

Listed below are some of its accomplishments and activities since November last year: - Seekonk High School Biology students presented the results of their ongoing study of water quality in the Runnins River which the SLCT helps to fund each year.

- Grants were given to teachers in support of field trips and environmental activities for all Seekonk schools, and SLCT’s annual donation funds the Environmental Resource Center (ERC) at the Seekonk Library.

- Members of SLCT Board participated on Seekonk Town Boards: Open Space and Recreation Committee (OSRC) - working to complete a plan which, once approved by the state of Massachusetts, will qualify Seekonk for additional funding for land preservation and recreation.

Community Preservation Committee (CPC) - working to identify local open space, community housing, recreation and historical preservation projects that are eligible for funds raised through the Community Preservation Act (CPA).

- The Land Trust also offers advice to residents of Seekonk interested in saving open space and farmland from development. SLCT land use consultant, Steve Sloan, helps guide landowners through the processes involved in setting up gifts of land, conservation restrictions (CRs), and Agricultural Preservation Restrictions (APRs).

- Events - The Land Trust joined with the Runnins River Alliance on a clean-up at the Martin Refuge in July and on a guided walk at the Martin Refuge in October.

At a time when we are ever more aware of the importance of our natural environment, we invite you to join us in our efforts to preserve the unique qualities of Seekonk. Any organization is a reflection of its members’ interests and support. We invite you to share your ideas and interests and join us on facebook or check our website to get involved.

In the meantime, we extend the best of holiday greetings to you and your family and our thanks for your continued support!

For further information, please see https://www.seekonklandtrust.org or follow us on www.facebook.com/seekonkLCT

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Jersey Mike’s Subs to Open in Seekonk

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 20 Commerce Way, in Seekonk on December 16th Franchise owners Bob Quinlan and Al Graziano will hold a grand opening fundraiser on Wednesday December 16 where 100% of sales will be donated to the local food bank, Doorways.

In consideration of the impact of COVID-19 and in partnership with the CDC and public health authorities, Jersey Mike’s has temporarily closed the dining areas at its locations to help limit person-to-person contact.

Guests can continue to place takeout orders in-store or for pickup through the website or through the Jersey Mike’s app.

Additionally, delivery is available in most areas through the Jersey Mike’s app or through third-party delivery partners.

The health and well-being of Jersey Mike’s guests and operators are its highest priorities, and locations continue to prepare, serve and package Jersey Mike’s subs with all the precautionary measures in place to protect its customers and its teams.

The restaurant’s hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

You can contact this location directly at 774-229-8979.

Jersey Mike’s, a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 2,500 locations open and under development nationwide, believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same. During the pandemic alone, franchise owners across the country have donated millions of sub sandwiches to healthcare workers, seniors, children and others. Also, this spring, the company donated more than $2 million to Feeding America.

Voted America’s Favorite Sandwich Brand in Market Force Information’s 2019 QSR study, Jersey Mike’s offers A Sub Above®, serving authentic fresh sliced subs on freshly baked bread – the same recipe it started with in 1956 – and is passionate about giving back to its local communities. (Founder and CEO Peter Cancro shares company history.) For more information, please visit www. jerseymikes.com or follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/jerseymikes), Instagram (instagram.com/jerseymikes) and Twitter (twitter.com/jerseymikes).

8th Annual Blood Drive in Memory of Bob Mckenna Saturday, January 23, 2021

The 8th annual blood drive in memory of Bob McKenna will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 9:00 - 3:00 at Seekonk High School . The location may change if Covid restrictions prohibit use of the school cafeteria. The turnout has been wonderful every year and the family hopes that trend continues, despite the pandemic. Blood donations are needed more than ever. Appointments will be required this year. To be sure you get the time slot you desire, please visit the RIBC.org website and make your reservation now.

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Church News & Events Rehoboth Congregational Church 300th Anniversary Announcement

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They honored the establishment of the Church by Reverend David Turner and the ten founding members who organized it with their families. In this unusual year, masks with the logo were created and worn by all and will be distributed to Church members.

The Second Precinct Palmer River Meeting House of Rehoboth (RCC’s predecessor) was commenced building in 1717 after approval of the General Court in Boston. It was a challenging time as the First Church Serving Southeastern MA & RI (Newman Congregational) was building a new meeting house and had to relinquish

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50 British pounds for this Second Precinct building as well as the cost of 100 British pounds for the minister. The First Church also gave their old pulpit as well as wood from that Church for the facing of the gallery of the Palmer River Meeting House which was completed in 1721 and worship in it began.

We look forward to commemorating the history and are offering a piece of history you can purchase. Handcrafted limited edition bowls were created from a maple tree that stood in front of the RCC Church for 90 years. There are 38 bowls of different sizes and designs as well as natural shading and pattern. We are grateful to the skill and generosity of Ray Medeiros.

Ornaments with the logo created by Jennifer Karl will also be available for purchase.

For more information, the calendar of activities as well as the purchase of memorabilia, you can go to www.rehobothcongregational.org/300th.

Seekonk Congregational Church News

Seekonk Congregational Church UCC is now open for in-person services Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Masks and safe distancing are required.

Advance registration is requested, the link is located on our Facebook page or you can send an email to donna.euell@gmail.com and the link will be sent to you. Please call the church office at 508-336-9355 if you are unable to register online and they will be able to assist you with registering. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome. We will continue to provide a virtual service at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube.

And join us for our Living Creche Sunday night (One night only this year) December 20th at 7:07 PM off the County Street Parking Lot. This will be our 35th year and I hope you can stop by to witness this amazing event and Christmas Story. Dress warm and please wear your mask.

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Rehoboth Baptist Church will gather for worship during the Advent season on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM. In addition, there will be a Christmas Eve service on the 24th at 6:30 PM and a Christmas Morning Family service on the 25th at 8:30 AM. All are welcome to attend.

Wearing of masks and social distancing is maintained in our building. Cleaning is done between services.

Rehoboth Baptist Church is located on Route 118, two miles south of the Route 44 intersection.

Visit our website for current information about our services or to contact the pastor or elder. www.RehobothBaptistChurch.org.

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Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ News COVID-19 Memorial moves ONLINE

Inspired by The New York Times’ May 24th front page listing of the names of 1,000 people who have died due to COVID-19, Newman UCC created a Memorial on its front lawn to honor our Rhode Island neighbors who have died. Individual ribbons were placed on the church’s fence line, each signifying a life lost. As the numbers changed daily, additional ribbons were added.

With the seasons now shifting, the Memorial has been removed from the fence line and taken online at Newman UCC’s website: newmanucc.org.

The community to invited to assist with this new installation by submitting names of those whom they have loved and lost due to COVID-19. If you have lost a friend or a loved one to COVID-19, you are invited to visit the online memorial and submit the name or names there.

It is our hope that as a community we can continue to come together in naming those whom we love, remembering that they are more than part of a daily statistic. These are our neighbors, our parents, siblings, children and friends. They deserve to be remembered as such.

To visit the online memorial directly, go to newmanucc.org/ about-us/COVID-19-memorial

A Blue Christmas Worship Service

Celebrated each year on the night of the Winter Solstice, the Blue Christmas Worship Service is an opportunity for those who find themselves less joyful this holiday season.

This year’s worship focuses on a passage from the book of Lamentations, paired with familiar Advent hymns.

The worship service will premier live on Monday, December 21 at 7pm on Facebook and YouTube as well as the Newman UCC website.

We hope you will join us: facebook.com/newmanucc; YouTube. com/newmanucc; newmanucc.org

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The Bible Study will meet on the following four Sunday mornings at 9am using the Zoom platform: November 29, December 6, December 13, December 20 Visit newmanucc.org/advent for more information and to sign up as a participant.

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Team Shawnie Advocacy Group Needs Your Help

that would close loopholes in our Mental Health Care system in Massachusetts. Because of these loopholes, abuse of incapacitated children and adolescents occur daily.

Shane and Cheryl Halajko, who live in Seekonk, have experienced this firsthand. Their child Shawnie is autistic. Their harrowing story of trying to find a safe and nurturing environment for their son to live his life without fear of abuse and America’s fiscal policy is mistreatment is mind blowing. Elected and broken in many ways. From appointed officials for years opposed them agenda-based stimulus packages at almost every turn. Mired in bureaucracy and lack of knowledge, politicians pushed to fiscal fraud, financially Shawnie into some very dangerous and lifeirresponsible decisions by threatening situations. Unfortunately, their political leaders have left the experience is similar to thousands of other hard-working American middle families throughout Massachusetts and the class to struggle between United States. periodic unemployment and a Bill H.132 (Shawnie Bill) addresses national paradigm that favors simple but effective changes to the law in Massachusetts. The bill will be presented corporatism. In this short early next year. We hope that our local radio political treatise, David DeLuca stations and journalists will help support the lays out a simple solution that cause and tell the story. This bill will make a will inspire the working American real and measurable impact on the lives of and redeem the American dream. so many families around us. Please help us get the word out.

State Representative, Steven Howitt (R), Bristol County, and Shane Halajko are available for interviews. They will discuss the bill and Shawnie’s experience in detail. This is a non-partisan issue, and we gratefully accept the help of all.

Resources that can be found on our website, teamshawniegroup.com include a About the Author: David DeLuca, born on May 2nd 2000, is a copy of the bill in its entirety, a short YouTube current Seekonk resident who graduated from Seekonk High explainer video, a link to a grassroots petiSchool. He currently volunteers in multiple political organizations tion with over 3,000 signatures, and a six-part podcast series. as well as working full time as a computer technician.

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People In The News Ryan C. Johnson of Rehoboth Commissioned Ensign in the US Navy

We are proud to announce that Ryan C. Johnson of Rehoboth has been commissioned Ensign in the US Navy in the Nuclear Propulsion Program (NUPOC) on October 22, 2020 at Officer Candidate School at the Naval Station in Newport, RI. He graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Ryan was a 2016 graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth High School.

He reported to the Naval Nuclear Power School in Charleston, SC on November 25, 2020 and will concentrate his studies on nuclear-powered submarines.

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Rebecca Kraus, a resident of Seekonk, MA , has been appointed as Executive Administrator at Apollo Safety’s Fall River, MA office. She will oversee compliance documentation, government certification, insurance Rebecca Kraus and accounts payable.

She will also provide support to Tracy Carvalho, Apollo Safety’s Vice President and contract manager.

Previous to Apollo Safety, Kraus was the Assistant General Manager for Lehmann Wine & Spirits of New York, NY for three years. She had held the position of Customer Service Manager at Lehmann Wine & Spirits for three years prior to her promotion to Assistant GM. Kraus graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Food & Beverage Management, with a concentration in Beverage Service, from Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island. She is Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Spirits qualified.

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“When I went to Bridgewater, I loved Bridgewater. I still love Bridgewater,” Lamonte said. “To be able to go back and share this experience with them has been an absolutely awesome opportunity.”

Jim Lamonte initially studied aviation, and he was close to graduating when finances became tight. But, he had progressed far enough as a pilot to find a flying job and he left school before finishing his degree.

In the intervening years, in addition to raising Mya and Tyler, he switched careers, starting the nonprofit K9 PTSD Center. The organization heals retired police dogs suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Dogs, like their human handlers, can develop PTSD and behavioral changes after encountering stressful, violent situations. Among his canine clients is Dakota, who responded during the 2013 manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers in Watertown.

“It’s the most fulfilling job I’ve ever had in my life, just to work with these dogs,” Lamonte said.

Expecting to complete his bachelor’s degree in December, he decided to return to school now because of the online class offerings during the pandemic. He is studying psychology with the goal of pursuing a PhD that allows him to expand his organization’s research about dogs and PTSD. “It’s pretty cool,” said daughter Mya, a freshman who is considering majoring in psychology. “It shows how much he values education.”

For now, Lamonte said he’s relishing the unique opportunity to take college classes at the same time as his two children.

“One thing I love about Bridgewater is the incredible cultural diversity,” he said. “I wanted them to continue to be exposed to cultural diversity.”

The trio has each other to lean on for support as they navigate remote learning from their Seekonk home. There’s even a friendly rivalry over who earns the best grades.

“It’s better to go through as a team,” said Tyler, a transfer student studying accounting and finance as a member of the Class of 2023.

“It’s competitive. We’re striving to be better.”

The siblings say they also appreciate their father’s commitment to education.

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Scouting Around Town Eagle Scout Jason Arruda Earns Prestigious Pope Pius XII Religious Award

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Wolf Den of Cub Scouts Pack 1 Engage in Operation Shasta Daisy Scouts from Wolf Den, Cub Scout Pack 1 of Rehoboth wanted to say “Thank You Veterans” by volunteering their time on a beautiful Saturday afternoon prior to Veteran’s Day to help beautify the landscape around the Veterans Memorial in Rehoboth. The Wolf Den helped relocate Shasta Daisies that were overcrowding the Spirea’s around the gazebo by replanting them along the split rail fence line of Bay State Road and Winthrop Street on either side of the existing Black Eye Susan’s.

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Scouts from Cub Scout Troop 88 held a curbside drop-off food collection before Thanksgiving with three collection points in Rumford and Seekonk. The food drive was very successful, with the food donations filling the carts at Doorways to overflowing.

“We wanted to do something to help the scouts understand the need in the community, and how we can take action to help” said the scout leader. “With younger kids, seeing a pile of food building all morning before their eyes is a good way to get a sense of accomplishment and purpose.” To the volunteers at Doorways, it was more than a pile – it was a mountain of food. We thank the scouts and their moms and dads for their help in this time of need.

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Rehoboth Ramblings

by Leslie Patterson

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This time of year I always envy hibernating bears sleeping through winter, but especially this year.

Wouldn’t it be great to be asleep for the next few months and then wake up in the spring to find out that things have got much better?

Plus think of the opportunity to lose some of that excess weight many of us have piled onrecent this year, dueintolaser compulsive comfort eating.

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The biggest light display around is Gillette Stadium’s “Magic of Lights”. This is a mile-long drive-through holiday lights display featuring LED lights and digital animations. Find out more on https:// magicoflights.com/events/foxborough/. The display includes a Blizzard Tunnel, the 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland, and the Night before Christmas. This event will continue through Jan. 2. Tickets are $35 per vehicle (not per person).

La Salette Shrine https://lasaletteattleboroshrine.org/ will again offer their Christmas light display, but this year things may be a little different. There is no entrance fee or reservations needed at this popular Attleboro event, but visitors are requested to read the shrine’s guidelines on keeping social distance and wearing masks before their visit. The shrine website notes that the Christmas celebration will take place every night though Jan. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. and suggests trying to visit during the week to avoid weekend crowds.

Two historic mansions in Rhode Island, Blithewold in Bristol and The Breakers in Newport, are offering special outdoor light displays. Both historic houses are also open, with limitations and restrictions in place, for indoor visits through the holidays too, but there are plenty of sparkling lights to enjoy if you just want to stay outdoors (which would be my choice this holiday season.)

The theme at Blithewold is “Night Lights – An Illuminating Experience!” and it will run through Jan. 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. (Closed on Mondays). The organizers say, “Beautifully lit paths throughout the grounds will reveal stunning custom light displays, handmade bamboo ornaments, virtual-reality stops, selfie photo opportunities, and all the beauty that Blithewold’s gardens and arboretum have to offer. And, the whole family can enjoy an interactive all-ages illuminated scavenger hunt!” On Wednesday and Saturday nights, they will be serving hot drinks (either with or without alcohol).

“Night Lights” is free for Blithewold members; Non-members: $10 for adults and $5 for children. Pre-registration is essential. You can choose the evening you want to visit on their website: https://www. blithewold.org/ At the Breakers, the traditional holiday evenings with live music and Sundays with Santa will not be offered this year. However, they are making up for it with a new outdoor light spectacular called “Sparkling Lights”. The Newport Mansions website describes this event: “The exterior of The Breakers and its landscape will be awash in thousands of festive colored lights, including 28 spruce trees glittering and glowing; The Breakers façade bathed in color; and illumination of the historic paths, shrubbery and trees in various colors. The Children’s Cottage will be outlined in lights and visitors will be able to peek through the windows at Santa’s Workshop inside. Holiday music will fill the air.”

Both The Breakers and The Elms have been lavishly decorated and will be open for indoor tours this holiday season. “Sparkling Lights” at The Breakers is included in the $26 ticket price for touring the mansion. To find out more: “Celebrate the Holidays” on www. newportmansions.org.

A Time to Give: Christmas is the time for giving and many people desperately need some help this year. So many people are suffering severe financial hardship after losing their jobs due to businesses closing during the pandemic. One way to help is to donate to a food bank or food pantry. All of these organizations report that they are seeing need like they have never seen it before.

The Rehoboth Food Pantry, at 51 Winthrop St., says “We rely solely on our neighbors and local businesses who provide 100% of our funding to keep our shelves stocked, and funds available for fuel assistance. If you can donate food or funds, please contact us.” They are also seeking volunteers to help at the pantry. Visit www.rehobothfoodpantryma.org or phone (508) 493-1922.

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HOLIDAY GUIDE DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Lower Budgets

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Today, I am sharing some of my festive cute homemade Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list.

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I really had a blast creating these easy Christmas Gift Ideas that are great for family and friends! The best part is they cost as low as $2 to make! Of course, you can add any monetary amount to these gifts, but by crafting your own gifts you can make that special teacher, bus driver, co-worker, or family member smile!

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These Reindeer Treat Bags were so fun to make! They feature a red R. M. Palmer Caramel-filled Chocolate Ball as the nose, googly eyes, and brown pipe cleaners to make the antlers. I filled them with little Double Crisp Coal, coins, and assorted candies. These make adorable DIY gift bags, or treat bags! Add money, small toys, and candy to complete the gift! Or, you could add a few candies to them and use them as lunch bags for the kids! I am going to be featuring these in their own post soon!

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Chocolate and candy-filled gift bags are one of the oldest DIY gifting options. You can spend as little as $1 a piece if you divide up your supplies among a lot of mini bags. Fill these with your favorite R.M. Palmer candies or you could even do a combination of a homemade candy or treat!

Candy-Filled Ornaments:

I picked up some $1 mason jar ornaments and thought they would make an adorable cheap gift for the delivery men, or my kid’s teachers.I filled each with assorted R.M. Palmer Chocolates and will pass them out! These could cost as little as $2 each to make!

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LIGHT UP

REHOBOTH OUTDOOR HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST •$10.00 entry fee - All proceeds help support future Town of Rehoboth events.

•Contest is limited to what can be seen from the street side of the house at night.

•People or live animals are not allowed as part of display.

•Participants are requested to keep their houses decorated through January 1st, so the community may view and enjoy them.

•Judging will take place during December 11–19 from dusk until 9 pm. Please have your decorations turned on by 5 pm.

•Winners will be notified on December 22, 2020. Judges decisions are final.

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Enter your home in the LIGHT UP REHOBOTH Outdoor Decorating Contest!

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 10TH, 2020 Judging will take place during the evenings of December 11 - 19.

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Happy Holidays Filled Tumbler Gift

I really love this unique gift idea because it is also cheap and easy!Simply purchase a cheap tumbler and add as much money as you can afford along with some small trinkets and R.M. Palmer chocolate products! This came out so festive because I used a green tumbler. Depending on if you add money, this could be as little as $4! (photo at left)

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I love mason jars so much! I saw an idea from a fellow teacher once where she filled mason jars with candy and passed them out at the holiday party.To complete the look a cupcake liner was used as the top, along with some festive ribbon. Fill with your favorite R.M. Palmer Chocolate and you have one tasty, and reusable gift idea! (photos below)

Poinsettia Candy Wreath

I shared this a few weeks ago, but if you are feeling crafty, you can make this tissue paper wreath for just $3! The ornaments and poinsettias feature R.M. Palmer Chocolate foils balls in assorted flavors.

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News And Notes From Blanding Library

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Library Temporarily Closed

Goff Hall, including the Blanding Library, is temporarily closed to visitors due to high positivity rates for COVID-19 in our area. In order to protect the health and safety of our community and reduce transmission of COVID-19, please pick up books and other library materials curbside. We also ask that you continue to return items directly into the book drop instead of to staff members.

Meeting space in both the library and Goff Hall remains unavailable at this time. Our ongoing book sale in the hall will have to be put on hold for now as well. At this time, items requested from other libraries will still be delivered. You will receive notification of their arrival, as usual, and you can call the library to arrange for pick-up.

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The children’s library is still offering “Take and Make” crafts but you will need to pick up the materials outside the library. Just call ahead (508-252-4236) and the staff will have your items ready for pick up. The library is unable to hold its annual “make your own gingerbread house” holiday activity this year, but if you would like to make one at home, call the library and arrange to pick up a pre-made cardboard house (one per family), along with a recipe for frosting. You can decorate it with your own sweets at home.

Also there will be a new “Take and Make” craft for children revolving around the story of The Gingerbread Man. This cute and simple craft kit may be picked up at the library, complete with supplies to create a paper envelope house for your storybook characters.

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• Miss Joyce continues to produce her new adventures for children on video. Families are invited to view videos through links on our website’s Event Calendar or on the Blanding Public Library Youth Service Facebook page. So many other libraries are sharing their special events with us on Facebook, as well.

• Coming up in December will be The Storytime Quintet’s “Peter and the Wolf”: “The Storytime Quintet is excited to present their newest Virtual Music and Arts Unit, ‘Peter and the Wolf!’ Created for students Pre-K through 8th grade, the unit includes 3 videos, a slideshow, and 12 cross-curricular activities designed for use in remote, hybrid, or in-person learning. And best of all, you get unlimited access forever to all of the materials.”

The Blanding plans to show this arts program for four weeks in December. The Storybook Quintet is a group of local women musicians who have performed with many orchestras nationwide.

This program and the “Take and Make” crafts are sponsored by the Friends of the Blanding Library.

• Holiday donations: Anyone planning to bring a gift as part of the holiday giving program can still drop off their donations to the staff at the library. Please call first to arrange for curbside pickup.

For more information on library hours, curbside pickup or any other questions, you can visit our Facebook page or www.blandinglibrary.net for information or phone 508-252-4236. Thanks for your patience and cooperation at this difficult time.

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Seekonk Public Library Remember Holidays Past in Christmas City Thursday, December 10 at 6 PM

This holiday season will surely be different from those we remember from years’ past.

Reminisce with us on Taunton’s renown holiday history in the program Holiday History in the Christmas City hosted through Zoom on Thursday, December 10 at 6 PM. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive the login information the week of the program. 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.

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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Today, the American Library Association (ALA) announced that Seekonk Public Library is selected to participate in Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, an initiative of ALA and the Public Library Association (PLA), sponsored by Grow With Google, the tech company’s economic opportunity initiative.

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In this new, highly researched two-hour workshop, participants have fun producing their own pastel painting inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s enormous mural, The Miracle Flower, which Elizabeth Arden, the cosmetics mogul, commissioned her to paint in 1936.

Gregory Maichack is a seasoned pro at teaching pastel techniques, as recognized by the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston; Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), and hundreds of libraries and local cultural councils.

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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Creating Resumes and Search Notes

Wednesday, December 16 6 PM – 7 PM

Gain practical technology experience while working on your job search. In this program you will review using Google Docs to create and update your resume and using Google Sheets to track your job search activities.

Register to receive email with instructions for joining the sessions. Registration is now open in the Event Calendar on the library’s website, www.seekonkpl.org.

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in Virtual Beginner Chinese Calligraphy on Saturday, January 9 at 1 PM. Seekonk Library will host this 90- minute program through Zoom and materials will be provided. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org to receive the login information the week of program. Space is limited; registration with a SAILS library card is required.

For more information, 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 Seekonk Public Library is pleased to announce the finalists in its Second Annual Nature Photo Contest:

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Woolly Bear by Owen Hoogerzeil; Calvin in the Woods by Owen Hoogerzeil; Meadows at Sunset by Calvin Hoogerzeil

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Early Mornings by Katie Eklund; Icy Pasts, Frozen Futures by Marianna Salois; Lily Pad Daydreams by Liz Bradshaw

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Sun After Snow by Erica Fisk; Lily at Caratunk by Daniel Esten; Cardinal at Caratunk by Dorothy Campbell; Golden Reflections by Karen Johnson-Nieuwendijk

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Untitled by Steve Szydlowski; Fall Colors in Caratunk by Scott Masterson; Golfing at Sunset by Scott Masterson Each finalist will receive a framed copy of their photos and will go on to the public voting round. Voting by the public is virtual this year. You can access the voting forms at seekonkpl.org/photo from December 1 - 31.

Winners of the contest will receive Amazon gift cards. All submitted photos have been archived in our virtual walking tour of Seekonk at tinyurl.com/seekonkphotos.

For information, visit www.seekonkpl.org, email naturephotos@ seekonkpl.org, or call Librarian Amy Greil at 508-336-8230 x56141.

Virtual Tween/Teen Programs at the Seekonk Public Library

The Seekonk Public Library presents the following virtual programs for students in grades 6-12.

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Escape rooms are fun, but not great for social distancing. That’s why we created our first virtual escape room! Follow the link on seekonkpl.org/teens to access the activity. You play as Jason, Greek hero and leader of the Argonauts. You must solve puzzles, riddles and ciphers to move to the next stage of the story and eventually complete your epic quest.

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Thursday Dec. 3, 2020 at 4:00 PM

The Teen Advisory Board is a group of committed volunteers who get together each month to chat, play games and plan upcoming library programs. An application is available on seekonkpl. org/teens.

*Teen Book Club

Thursday Dec. 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM

NEW! Join our new teen book club and share great books with friends! December’s title is Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. Copies will be available at the library.

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Pick up a FREE craft kit at the library and then join our Zoom craft class. This month we’ll be making festive ornaments. Supplies are limited.

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

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Elementary aged students are invited to join us for a celebratory game of Bingo featuring ALL of our favorites from Dav Pilkey’s hilarious cast of characters. Dog Man, Captain Underpants, Dragon, Captain Underpants, and of course...his newest Superhero..Cat Kid! We’re celebrating the much anticipated release of Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club!

The live Bingo session will be held virtually via Zoom on 12/8 at 4pm. Registration is required. Registration closes 1 hour prior to the event. The Zoom invite link will be sent to registrants approximately 1 hour before the event. Please provide the email address you’d like that link sent to.

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Made By Me Cooking School: Chicken Pot Pie Wednesday, December 16, 5PM

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 December, participants will make a chicken pot pie recipe and serve it for dinner immediately following class.

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 or both 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. Join us for this new, family oriented series of programs.

How wonderful it will be for kids to cook dinner for the family!

Register and then a Zoom invite link will be sent out to registrants one hour before the event, to the email address provided upon registration.

SCHOOL VACATION SPECIALS

Winter Reading Challenge #WinterReads2021

Begins Monday, December 28th

Elementary students (grades 1-5) who participate in our virtual Wild Winter Reading Adventure through the Beanstack platform will gain access to fun and engaging activities, a reading challenge, and the chance to earn virtual raffle tickets towards our grand prize!

This Winter Reading Adventure will begin 12/8 and continue through February 28th. Log 20 minutes a day to earn a completion certificate, while earning virtual raffle tickets for every hour you read!

Registration is required.

The Science of Candy Take & Make Begins Monday, December 28

There’s no doubt science is cool. But when you add candy?

Science only gets better! Let’s do some candy experiments! We’ll provide you with what you need to run three science experiments with candy. You’ll be testing the acid content of candy, running a chromatography experiment, and finishing up with a fun little experiment called floating letters.

Your packet will include candy and other materials to keep, as well as a super cool science experiment library book which will need to be returned to the library. Registration is required. For elementary aged students grades 1-5.

Crystal Yeti STEM Take & Make Begins Monday, December 28

Grow your own crystal yeti! Learn how to use a paper cutout abominable snowman as a surface for growing “fur” crystals. You’ll learn about the science of crystallization, and have a sparkly new friend at the end of the project! continued on next page...

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This project utilizes a video tutorial from Creative Bug, a free service with your Seekonk library card. Materials provided (yeti cutout and borax) can be picked up at the library beginning 12/28 until noon on 12/31. This STEM project is best suited for children in grades 3-5.

ADULT SUPERVISION AND PARTICIPATION REQUIRED as this project included the use of a stovetop and boiling water.

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Stop by the Children’s Room between 12/28 and 1/2 and check out our selection of crafty “kits”. We always have kid’s DIY books to help inspire creativity, but during school vacation week, when you borrow some of our DIY kids books we will also include some materials for you to keep! Your child would like to learn to knit?

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A special holiday inspired program for children birth - 24 months. This storytime includes books, bubbles, fingerplays, music, singing and definitely jingle bells!! Everyone is invited to wear red or green. Older siblings are always welcome to attend.

Registration required. This is a live, virtual event via Zoom.

Register and the Zoom link will be sent one hour before the program starts.

Jingle Kids Storytime

Wednesday, December 16, 1:30 PM

Join Miss Sandie for a holly, jolly, jingling good storytime for kids ages 2-5. Everyone is welcomed to wear their holiday best, ugly sweaters, read and green, holiday pj’s...be as festive as you’d like!

This storytime will include a packet to be picked up at the library with a craft to make prior to our live storytime. Registration is required. This is a live, virtual event via Zoom. Register and the Zoom link will be sent one hour prior to the event, to the email address provided. Registration closes on 12/15 to allow time for participants to pick up their craft.

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. For more information, call the Youth Services Librarians, Sharon Clarke and Sandie Gauthier at (508) 336-8230 x56140, or visit seekonkpl.org/kids

Family Binge Boxes

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. Binge Boxes circulate for two weeks at a time.

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Whether you’re looking for picture books, beginner readers, chapter books, or nonfiction books for your child, we have thouFree Estimates • Fully Insured • Commercial & Residential sands 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 2 Burnside Ave. • Seekonk, MA 02771 • https://www.facebook.com/tmland/ books out. Don’t have a card? Contact us at childrens@seekonkpl.org or (508) 3368230 x56140

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Personal Book Shoppers for Children’s Books

You’ve heard of personal shoppers for clothes, gifts, and even groceries...but a personal shopper for children’s books? Absolutely! Call the library at 508-336-8230 or visit us online at Seekonkpl.org to discover your next stack of great children’s books!

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Something to Celebrate!

Laurel Rego Engaged to Chase Wick

Julian John Thomas

Julian John Thomas

Chase Wick and Laurel Rego Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Kerri Rego of Rehoboth, MA are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laurel Rego to Chase Wick, son of Mrs. Dana Hoover and the late Mr. Robert Wick of San Diego, CA. Chase is a 2014 graduate of California State University, Chico where he majored in finance. Chase currently works as a manager at Ernst & Young in Providence.

Laurel is a 2017 graduate of Bridgewater State University where she majored in Management Operations. Laurel works as an Inside Sales Team Lead at Pet Food Experts in Pawtucket, RI. The couple resides in Riverside, RI with their fur baby Caroline. A summer 2022 wedding is planned.

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Big sister Christina and big brother Jacob would like to announce the birth of baby brother Julian John Thomas born on October 23, 2020 at Women and Infants Hospital. Julian was 7 pounds 3oz and 20 inches long. Their parents are Matthew and Rachel Thomas of Swansea, Ma. Grandparents are Michael and Denise Thomas of Rehoboth, Ma and Janet and David Lourenco of Tiverton, Rhode Island.

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Seekonk Human Services Dates to Remember

• Christmas Eve, Thurs Dec 24th closing early at 12:00pm • Christmas Day, Friday Dec 25th CLOSED • New Year’s Eve, Thurs, Dec 30th closing early at 12:00pm • New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan 1st CLOSED

Activities

Zoom Trivia*: Tues at 1:30pm—2:00pm Chair Yoga: Wednesdays @ 10am Zoom Coffee Chat!*: Wednesdays at 1:30pm Zoom BINGO!*: Thursdays at 1pm *Please contact the office to access BINGO cards Tai Chi: Fridays at 10:15am Podiatry Clinic: Wed, Dec 12th @ 10am—2:30pm Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic: Wed, Dec 16th @ 9:00am *Note: Zoom activities can be done on a laptop, tablet, smart phone or by dialing in the specific number for that activity. If you would like to participate but don’t have a tablet, please call the Seekonk Public Library at 508-336-8230. If you are interested in participating in a zoom activity call the office to sign up. If you have a registered email address please inform us so we can send you the log in information for the class! **Chair Yoga & Tai Chi will be aired on Channel 9 during its normally scheduled timed.

Nutritional Meals To Go Tuesdays & Wednesdays

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

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Holiday Assistance

If you or someone you know is in need of help during the holiday season for a meal or basket, please have them call us at 508-336-8772, to see if we are able to assist.

Families with children under the age of 12 that are in need of help with gifts, please call us at 508-336-8772 to inquire about an application for Christmas is for Kids. Applications are due by Friday, December 4, 2020.

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! *Please 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.

Attorney: Overview of Legal Services

Elizabeth Elmasian will be available for phone consults to discuss the following: 1. Power of Attorney - A description of the legal document, what it consists of and when such a document is necessary.

2. The explanation and description of a Health Care Proxy and Living Will; the difference between both documents and which is recognized in Massachusetts 3. A brief overview, purpose and need for a Will. Explanation of intestacy laws without a will. *Please call to set up your phone appointment at 508-336-877

Veterans’ Services

Seekonk Veterans Services Chapter 115 benefits for Seekonk Veterans The Massachusetts General Law (MGL) Chapter 115 is a needsbased program available for Veterans and dependents who require financial assistance for any of the following resources: • Medical (reimburse for co-pays, insurance, prescriptions) • Housing/Shelter • Home heating fuel • Ordinary Benefits (monthly stipend for low income Veterans) Based on living situation, special needs, assets and levels of income, you may be able to receive monthly cash payments up to $1,430. Liquid assets for eligibility must be less than $9,800 for married couples and less than $5,000 for single applicants. Income limits are $2,873 per month for married couples and $2,126 for single applicants.

To be considered a Veteran in Massachusetts, you must have served in the military for: • at least 180 days of active duty, or • at least 90 days with at least one day in war time, or • has a service-connected disability after at least one day of active service in war time, or

December 2020 • was awarded the Purple Heart, or • died in service To be considered a dependent: • Veteran’s spouse or widow/widower, • a child under 18 years old, or between 19 and 23 if attending high school/college, or older than 19, but considered totally disabled before turning 19, or • a Veteran’s parent For additional information about Chapter 115 benefits, please contact Seekonk Veterans Services at (508)336-2940 or via email jlaflame@seekonk-ma.gov.

James LaFlame Veterans’ Services Officer

Fuel Assistance

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

Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $37,360, for 2 people is $48,855, for 3 people is $60,351, and for 4 people is $71,846.

Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income. Needed Documents: • Proof of income: - 4 consecutive pay stubs - Social Security Award Letter or 1099 - Pension (Current 1099) - Interest Dividends (1099) - List of everyone in household plus their income - Food Stamps—copy of verification • Homeowner’s must include: - Mortgage statement - Real estate tax bill - Insurance bill - Recent electric bill and gas/oil bill • Renters Include: - Rent receipt - Recent electric bill and gas/oil bills • Other Documents Needed - License - Social Security Cards for all members in household - Birth certificates for members under the age of 18 *NOTE: Seekonk Human Services offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screening and/or other activities and services by volunteers or nominal cost practitioners. Seniors participating in these services/activities do so with the understanding that Seekonk Human Services, the Town of Seekonk or its employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

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AARP Mass. Fraud Watch Update For December 2020 Scam Alert: Facebook Marketplace

virus. One thing to remember is that while most of us are trying to keep our loved ones safe, scammers are trying to make things worse. During 2020 more than a quarter million people have fallen victim to COVIDrelated scams, many promising miracle cures, test kits or vaccines.

Remember whenever the virus is spreading, tests are hard to come by, or a vaccine is close, scammers will be lurking. Look to your health care provider or state and local health department for information on the virus, testing or vaccine availability and never give out your health care account numbers or personal financial information to people you don’t already know and trust.

Be a fraud fighter! If you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.

Report scams to local law enforcement.

For help from AARP, call 1-877-908-3360 or visit the AARP Fraud Watch Network at www. aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.

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The holidays are getting close and many of us are looking for those last-minute deals.

One place people are turning to is Facebook Marketplace, but beware because scammers are lurking. The spike in online shopping has unfortunately led many victims right to the criminals who offer deals too good to pass up.

This fall, the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline has received a high volume of calls from people losing money to scams on Facebook Marketplace. Here are some tips to avoid online sales scams. Before making that purchase, research what similar items are selling for elsewhere. The greater the deal, the greater the likelihood that it could be a scam. Buy local versus having something shipped, and arrange to meet in a public space. Pay cash – if asked to pay by a payment app, wire transfer or gift card, refuse. Finally, if you need to get an item shipped, use a credit card, which has fraud protections.

In the time of COVID, peer-to-peer payment apps have become more popular than ever. According to a recent AARP survey on online holiday shopping, more than half of US adults plan to use a peer-to-peer payment app for gift purchases. It’s important to know that some apps are safer than others.

PayPal, for example, is set up for users to make purchases with businesses where it’s offered. But other popular payment apps like Venmo, Zelle and Cash App, are intended for use among friends and family – to split a dinner bill or pay the babysitter. Fraud losses are generally not recoverable when you use these apps to pay for a product that never comes. To protect your assets, remember that using cash or a credit card, which comes with fraud protections, are still your best bets.

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Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769

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

The COA remains close until further notice to the public.

Exceptions by appointment only. For pressing issues please call the Senior Center at 508-252-3372. Please note our new temporary address 183 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA.

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

• We are continuing to make masks for Seniors. Please call if you need one or two masks.

• We are in need of cotton fabric. We are accepting yarn donations for hats. If you can donate, please call and we will set up a safe and secure drop off.

Thank You

We would like to thank Vino’s for preparing a delicious Thanksgiving Meal for our Meals on Wheels Seniors.

Thank you to Joan, Ralph, & Babs for delivering the meals.

Thank you also to Gerry Schwall for taking this idea and making it happen.

Thank you!!!

• Gert’s Café: Lunch is served at Gert’s Café Mondays at 12 Noon. $3.00 Donation • Tuesday Lunch: Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM • The COA Breakfast: Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM • Tasty Thursdays Lunch: Held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Cost $3.00 donation.

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

Cost $4.00 Donation • Knitting and Crochet Group: Fridays at 10:00 AM • Ladies Sewing and Quilting: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. • Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information.

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

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Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Kitchen hours: Monday – Thursdays 8:00AM to 12 noon

• Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. Cost $3.00 Donation • Line Dancing Classes: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 Donation • Chair Yoga: Thursdays at 9:00 Cost $3.00 Donation • Zumba: Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Cost of $3.00 Donation • Meals on Wheels: Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.

• Senior Citizens Club: 1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 12 Noon • Friends of the Rehoboth Elderly meets at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Veteran’s Information and Benefits:

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

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

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

Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

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Fall Reflections on Staying Safe

By Dorothea Vafiadis, MS | 7.30.2020 (Edited by Bradley Marshall for this COA edition) The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. Here is the latest advice from public health experts about the best way to protect yourself and to reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Some of these tips will be familiar to you and some are new.

It’s still true that the best way to stay safe is to limit your interactions with other people as much as possible and take precautions to prevent getting COVID-19 when you do interact with others. Here are 4 things to remember.

1. Remember the rest of your health.

• Many older adults have one or more chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or hypertension. For managing these conditions, consider seeing your doctor using a telehealth. Check with your provider.

• Many health care providers are now encouraging some patients to schedule the routine visits they may have been putting off. Speak to your doctor about whether vaccinations and other preventive services are up to date to help prevent disease.

• Do not delay emergency care, especially if you are experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, or discomfort in your arms, back, or neck. These could be symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.

Acting fast can save your life.

2. Practice physical distancing and stay at least 6 feet apart.

• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) still suggests you wear a cloth face covering or mask when you are around people who don’t live in your household. Town of Rehoboth and the State of Massachusetts is requiring this necessary precaution.

December 2020 • It’s still best to limit your physical interactions with other people as much as possible. If you decide to go out or visit with family or friends, the safest approach is staying outdoors for optimal ventilation and keeping 6 feet apart. The closer you are to other people who may be infected, the greater your risk of getting sick.

• Indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor spaces where it is harder to keep people apart and there’s less ventilation.

3. Use common-sense actions to stay safe.

• Stock up on cleaning supplies. You should clean frequentlytouched surfaces in your home such as light switches or doorknobs at least once per day.

• Manage stress, get enough sleep, and wash your hands often (and for at least 20 seconds) with soap and water. If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, be careful of fraudulent ones containing Methyl.

• Stock up on healthful foods, have 30 days of medication on hand, and try to stay physically and socially active. . Regular physical activity benefits your mind and body! Go for a walk or try chair exercises with such programs as NIH’s Go4Life.

4. Ask for help if you need it.

• If you are at high-risk of complications from COVID-19 or are unable to get items you need, consider contacting family or friends to lend a hand. Call the COA Director, Linda Sherman or the Outreach worker Bradley Marshall at 508-252-3372.

• If you’re having trouble paying your bills, please contact Bradley Marshall, Outreach Coordinator for Rehoboth at the Council of Aging, to see if you qualify for the hundreds of programs that help older adults pay for food, housing, utilities, medication, and more.

Stay connected to family, friends and neighbors with phone calls, letters, e-mail, and through social media.

The Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

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

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

90th Birthday Parade

On November 7th the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club had a car parade for those members who turned 90 years old this year.

Usually we have a dinner and entertainment for them but the virus changed that. My vice-president, Steve Silva and his wife Diane with help from members Joanne Bennett, Patti Craig and Bob Craig organized the wonderful parade. And it was amazing.

The parade proceeded to 4 members’ homes at which Rep. Steven Howitt, Sen. Paul Feeney, and Selectman David Perry presented the birthday proclamations to each of the recipients. Kalifornia Karl sang Happy Birthday while Diane Silva presented the balloons and gift to each of the birthday recipients. It was humbling to see tears in their eyes. They were so happy to have not been forgotten.

The community came together that day for an act of kindness.

The Rehoboth Fire Department participated, the Rehoboth Police Department escorted the group, Ralph Arguin took pictures, and many citizens joined the parade.

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There were 7 members that turned 90; Shirley Goff, Manny Costa, Dolores Bubier, Beverly Costa, Penny Decker, Mildred Hamlin, and Elizabeth Patterson. Unfortunately 3 live out of state and we were unable to travel to their houses, but we had a surprise when Ray and Penny Decker showed up and joined the parade.

That made it even more special.

Thank you to all who made this such a wonderful event!

Lorraine Botts, President

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Club News & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rehoboth Lions Club News

December 9, @ 7:00 PM – DG Sandy Fife Visitation/Meeting – On Line Agenda items: Gift donations for the kids Update: District 33S Activities December 16, @ 6:30 PM – Dec. Board Meeting December 16, @ 7:00 PM – Our Dec. “Extravaganza” Meeting On Line Reh. Lions Men’s Fun Event

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The newly formed Southeastern MA Paws of Comfort Lions Club-SEMPOCLC first of its kind in the world, celebrated their charter Sunday, October 25th at the Bethany Village Fellowship church hall, Newport Ave. South Attleboro. Keynote Speakers included Joyce Middleton, Immediate Past International Director, and via Zoom, former assistant principal of Sandy Hook elementary school, Newtown CT. Dr. Anthony Salvatore.

Students and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School experienced first hand the gentle healing power of our furry friends when South Attleboro Village Lions: Monique Tedino, Debby Horner and Cheryl Olson attended the 6 month memorial service of the senseless deadly shooting of 20 students and 6 adults that took place December 14, 2012. The Children, as well as adults, were able to shed tears, express their grief, or to just be still while they either hugged or played with these gentle “Paws of Comfort” dogs. As stated by Dr Salvatore, “When words are ineffective, Comfort Dogs are Magical”. The day of that visit confirmed the need to form this first of its kind, Lions Club to provide comfort, healing and hope.

Please remember The Southeastern Paws of Comfort Lions Club will pick up redeemable cans and bottles, can tabs, hearing aids and eyeglasses. For pick-up, please call either Joyce @ 508761-4855 or Monique @ 508-431-0282. Thank You

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The Southeastern MA Paws of Comfort Lions in collaboration with The South Attleboro Village Lions are collecting clean, gently worn coats and jackets, as well as hats, scarves, and gloves for both adults and children. Our New England frigid winter will soon be upon us and we need your help to provide warmth, safety, and comfort to those in need.

Please drop off donations at Bethany Fellowship Church (back door) 516 Newport Ave. Attleboro, MA on Monday, December 7th from 6-7 pm ONLY. For more information call Joyce @ 508-761-4855.

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Anawan Lions News

Happy Holidays to all!! We are unfortunately not having our in-person meetings at this time, but are still doing our best to help those in need during these trying times. As you drive by the Gazebo on Redway Plain, notice the Tree and decorations the Anawan Lions have donated to all of you for this difficult 2020 year, as we have done in the past. We missed having our usual Tree Lighting ceremony followed by the refreshments and “roll-up prizes” at Goff Hall. Hopefully 2021 will be a healthier year for all. The Anawan Lions wish you and yours a healthy and happy Holiday Season and a better 2021. Be safe. Sincerely, the Rehoboth Anawan Lions.

Diane F. Aubin 401-524-5877

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26-acre private estate in the business / agricultural zone. This property features 2 homes, a 4 bay-3,000 sf commercial garage, a 4 stall -33’ x 50’ horse barn, and a 3 story 35’ x 50’ barn. The newer home built in 2007 is nestled back in the woods off Taunton Ave. and features 3,300 SF of primarily 1st floor living space, 4 beds, 5 baths, 50’ raised patio, a bonus loft above a 3 car garage (Possible in-law) and a drive through portico. The lower level of this home features a 2nd- 3 car garage, wood stove and loads of additional entertaining space. The second home is a 1,573 sf 3 bed, 2 bath farm house built in 1900 and is located on Blanding Rd. Some TLC is required on this one but both septic systems have passed Title V. The grounds feature a winding driveway between the homes, grazing pastures, a babbling brook. Great Opportunity! $1,395,000

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Putting wreaths together.

The Rehoboth Garden club got together at Brilliant Dahlia Farm to make wreaths for Rehoboth and Seekonk town buildings.

The wreaths were also sold outside of Blanding Library for our scholarship fund.

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The Rehoboth Anawan Lions along with the Rehoboth American Legion Post 302 will now alternate each month giving the public a monthly breakfast at the American Legion.

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The holiday season is fast approaching and usually a busy time for family gatherings and good times.

However, this year in 2020, the joyful times we look forward to every year will not be the same. The Seekonk Lions Club has always been there, so people in need can appreciate a great dinner and enjoy good times with family. The Seekonk Lions will not quit in providing help through this extraordinarily time.

On November 15, the Seekonk Lions donated $1000 to the Doorways Food Pantry at the old North School. “Every year, our Thanksgiving clam boil proceeds go to the Doorways food pantry”, said President Gary Sagar. “While we have not had a clam boil in this Lionistic Year, we will continue to support our local charities and Doorways.”

Photo above: President Gary presented the $1000 check to Doorway executives David Francis, Diane Fox, Gerry McCabe and Doug Haywood. “The Seekonk Lions have donated close to $10,000 this year and will continue to be a fabric of this community,” says Sagar. “We wish everyone a safe holiday season.”

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Members of the East Providence-Seekonk Rotary Collected Hundreds of Pounds of Food The volunteers and clients of the Doorways Food Pantry would like thank the Rotary Club of East Providence and Seekonk for their continuing strong support of our mission to ensure that no home in our community has to go without food. Over the last several years the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club has made large annual contributions to Doorways; this year they went the extra mile, conducting a curbside contactless food drive to supplement the provisions at the Doorways food pantry. There are currently over seventy families relying on the Doorways food pantry, and Doorways, in turn, relies on people like our local Rotary Club.

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SCHOOL NEWS Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Awarded Grant for Rapid Testing from the Commonwealth

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District (DRRSD) is one of 133 school districts across the Commonwealth that has been selected to receive COVID-19 rapid PCR testing kits at no cost.

The Abbott BinaxNOW rapid testing system is a reliable tool for testing symptomatic children and adults. Next steps include the completion of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment and comprehensive training. DRRSD will be utilizing the testing kits to detect and isolate Coronavirus cases within the school community.

Parent/Guardian consent is required for students to receive a test. Results are delivered within 15 minutes and reported to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Department of Early and Secondary Education.

DRRSD considers the Abbott BINAX NOW grant an exciting opportunity and a critical step in keeping schools healthy spaces for students and staff with today’s COVID-19 metrics and trends. This opportunity is especially important for maintaining current learning models, enhanced contact tracing, and providing on site mitigation.

Test kits are expected to arrive by early December.

ing a snow day will have a flexible due date of 3-5 days after the weather event.

We recognize that DRRSD families and staff may have issues with power outages during weather events. If this is the case, please do not worry. We all need to have patience and understanding in the event of a power outage. If possible, we ask that families please try to communicate with their child’s teacher(s) and/or school if they find themselves without power or internet access.

As we enter the winter months, we do ask parents to please monitor the weather for any predicted storms and always have a backup child care plan should In-person School not be possible.

We will make every effort to make a decision on whether to hold in-person learning or a remote learning day as soon as possible.

However, making this decision the night before is not always feasible due to changing weather patterns and/or other extenuating circumstances.

In these cases, a final decision may not be made until the following morning. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding in regards to these matters. As always, we appreciate your support and understanding.

Sincerely, Dr. Anthony Azar

School Closures Will Be Remote Days

November 18, 2020 Dear DRRSD Families & Staff, I hope this message finds you and your families well. As you are aware, the 20202021 school year is one like no other. One area that we have had to rethink is school closures due to a multitude of reasons, the obvious one being inclement weather such as a snow storm or resulting power outages due to high winds. Power outages could affect our HVAC systems.

Due to the pandemic, it is vital these systems are operational in order to ensure a safe learning environment. For this year only, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has allowed us to hold school remotely if we need to close school for weather or other related events and still have the day count towards the required 170 school days.

As a result, during the 2020-2021 school year any day that I declare a school closure day will be a day of remote learning for all students and school buildings will be closed.

Teachers will engage with students online utilizing a combination of both synchronous and asynchronous learning. Preschool and students in high needs programs who typically come into school for in-person learning will instead engage in remote learning with their teacher(s). Any work assigned dur-

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Seekonk Public Schools Launches COVID-19 Daily Dashboard

Seekonk — Superintendent Rich Drolet is pleased to announce the launch of Seekonk Public Schools’ new COVID-19 daily dashboard that will keep community members up-to-date with the district’s latest statistics regarding COVID-19 positive cases.

“With the use of this daily dashboard, we will be able to keep our community members up-to-date with our latest COVID-19 cases and close contact numbers,” Superintendent Drolet said. “We hope that this new dashboard will help to assuage any concerns our students and their families may have in regard to our COVID-19 numbers.”

The COVID-19 dashboard, which will be updated each time a new positive case is reported, can be viewed here. Community members can also access the daily dashboard on the homepage of the district’s website.

The dashboard will include data that indicates whether or not there are any positive COVID-19 cases within the district, which school the positive cases occurred at and how many close contacts were identified through the district’s contact tracing process.

Data from previous weeks will be accessible on the dashboard webpage for community members to review as well.

The dashboard does not include any data regarding individuals who have to self-quarantine as a result of possible exposure from an individual outside of the school community.

Snapshots of Palmer River: Working together and Reaching Higher Preschoolers Learn Through Play

There is a lot of “mirror imaging” going on in our preschool. At the top, twins, Ava and Braelyn B., investigate through play. Don’t be tricked by their similar beauty, a very thoughtful mom helps us all by making certain their hair tie is differentiated. At left, Aubree C. mirrors the artwork shared with her making a turkey from her own handprint. We so hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Local Landscapers Wanted: Natural Walking Path

At Palmer River Elementary/Beckwith Middle School, we are looking to create a natural walking path for our students and staff around the campus. This will be a grant funded project with limited resources. We welcome your support in the form of guidance, bids, proposals or estimates to help us accurately write the grant. We look to make the trail approximately 1 mile long by 4 ft. wide. Our goal would be to keep it naturally surfaced with the benefit of any necessary grading and drainage support. Please reach out to Elise DuBois at edubois@drregional .org or 508-252-5100

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Winner- Winner!!!...

What a thrill for first grader Skyler H. to have been the owner of a winning “Feinstein Golden Ticket”! As a result of this lucky number, our school was the recipient of a generous Feinstein grant in the amount of $5000. Skyler was given the privilege of donating $500 to the charity of her choosing. She readily donated it to her classroom where they will be using some of the money to buy a play store to help them learn all about marketing and counting coins. The children will work with their teacher to determine how best to spend the rest. Skyler was also recognized with a certificate, ‘space coin’, collectable space cards and a new Feinstein Jr. Scholar T-shirt. Each Monday, Mr. Feinstein calls four winning numbers; we are hopeful that there will be another winning number in our future!

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Remote student Robert B. shares his most recent artwork with our school community.

Great work Bobby! Working remotely from home, students can access a great menu of ideas and activities to keep them engaged and learning even when we can’t be with them. While we miss each child’s unique ‘live’ contribution to our school, we have several places where students can stay in touch and showcase their work.

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Tri-County RVTHS Takes Extraordinary Steps for Fresh Air

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school’s central HVAC Systems, classroom and building VAV boxes, and unit heaters throughout the facility. New control valves and thermostats have been installed and tied into the new building control/management system to ensure the facility’s equipment’s proper operation.

This upgrade/replacement will improve building comfort by balancing the system and will address the building’s indoor air quality (IAQ) and will help maximize the system’s cubic feet per minute (CFM) output. The new energy management system allows the equipment to precisely control the flow of fresh air being brought into the building. The new units can bring in 100% outside air, which will enable us to dilute the indoor air with fresh air and dramatically increase overall IAQ. The new control system allows fresh air to be brought in hours before the building will be occupied for the day. Classrooms will see a minimum of six air exchanges per hour.

The air will now be scrubbed by two filtration racks equipped with high-efficiency air filters (rated at MERV 13 and higher) with a total filter thickness of 14” instead of the single rack 4” filter equipped in the old system. Tri-County’s Facilities Department will be able to control the exhaust fans in the building and enable them to remove more air from the building and maintain a constant air exchange throughout the facility.

The next step in the process is to install UV Commercial lights in the HVAC ducts. UV lights kill toxins in the handler, which include: mold, bacteria, and other germs.

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

St. Mary Academy – Bay View, a leader in all-girls education since 1874, is proud to announce its 2020–21 First Quarter Honor Roll.

Rehoboth Grade 6: Sophia Andrade, Honors; Milan Byrne, Highest Honors; Sophie GreenSermak, Highest Honors Grade 7: Ava Brown, Honors Grade 8: Sienna Byrne, Highest Honors; Molly Green-Sermak, Honors Grade 9: Amanda Abbott, Honors; Laura DeGirolamo, Highest Honors; Madison Gomes, Honors; Ava Wasylow, Honors Grade 10: Eleanor Petersen-Rockney, Highest Honors; Ella Wasylow, Highest Honors Grade 11: Ashley Anderson, Honors; Abbie Green-Sermak, Highest Honors; Molly Kilkenny, Honors; Jia Weingard, Honors Grade 12: Anna DeGirolamo, Honors; Alyssa Liebegott, Honors Seekonk Grade 6: Marya Cheema, Honors Grade 7: Ariana Bobiak, Honors Grade 9: Julia Martin, Honors Grade 11: Jane Maciel, Honors

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SPORTS UPDATE Local Baseball Team, Bristol County Eagles, Wins AAU Fall Championship

On Sunday November 8th, the Bristol County Eagles 15/16U baseball team finished their season by winning the New England AAU Massachusetts Fall Baseball Championship, beating another local team, the Lakeville Cardinals 7-6.

The BC Eagle team is made up of local youths from Rehoboth, Dighton and Somerset. The team won their final six games, of which three were playoff games. In the first round of the playoffs the Eagles won 2-1 over the Attleboro Bombers on a walk off hit in extra innings. In the second round they defeated the Taunton Samurai 16 U club 7-4. In the championship game the Eagles took an early 7-1 lead heading into the top of the 7th inning only to see a strong Lakeville team battle back REVISED DATES & TIMES ANNOUNCED! in the top of the 7th scoring 5 two-out runs.

The Eagles were able to make the last out stranding the tying run on second base to win the championship.

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1. Line a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 jelly roll pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Spray it generously with nonstick baking spray.

2. Add saltine crackers to foil. I used almost 60 crackers which is a little more than a sleeve.

3. In a small sauce pan, add light brown sugar and butter. Constantly stir mixture over medium-low heat (4 on the knob).

Once butter is melted, set a timer and allow mixture to gently boil for 3 minutes.

You will want to constantly stir it even when it is gently bubbling.

4. Once mixture turns into thick toffee, spread it over the crackers. Place pan in a 325° Fahrenheit oven and bake for 9 minutes.

5. After toffee is done baking, remove from the oven and place it on top of the stove.

Sprinkle on 2 cups of chocolate chips and spread using a rubber spatula.

6. Once chocolate is evenly spread, add 1 cup of white chocolate morsels evenly as well as the M&Ms, and holiday sprinkles.

7. Add entire baking sheet to the freezer and freeze until hardened, about 15 minutes.

If you have no room in the freezer, chill in the fridge for about 45 minutes.

8. Once everything is hardened, crack the bars using a knife or your hands.

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Bacon & Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Perfectly cooked twice baked acorn squash is stuffed with crisp, pan-fried bacon, sausage, apple, and other delicious ingredients.

This stuffed, baked acorn squash makes a delicious holiday side dish or meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes / Cook Time: 45 minutes / Total Time: 1 hour / Servings: 4 squash / Calories: 928cal Cost: $8 / Author: Amy Desrosiers

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Recipe courtesy of Jared and Amy Desrosiers of Seekonk at www.savvysavingcouple.net

Equipment • baking sheet • Ice Cream Scoop

• large knife • Cutting board

Ingredients • 2 Acorn Squash • 8 o u n c e s T h e B a c o n e r Smoked Bacon Lardons or cubed bacon • 1 Granny Smith apple peeled, cored, cubed • 2 stalks celery chopped

• 1 m e d i u m y e l l o w o n ion chopped • 1 cup spinach • 1 lb. Sweet Italian Sausage ground • 3/4 cup 4C Bread Crumbs • 2 tbsps. light brown sugar • 2 tbsps. olive oil

Instructions

• Wash and dry your squash. Using a sharp, large knife, and a sturdy cutting board that doesn’t move carefully slice your squash in half. You can cut it widthwise or lengthwise. Scoop out any seeds and excess flesh with an ice cream scoop. Discard seeds into the compost bin. Coat flesh sides of squash with olive oil. Place squash flesh side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 400° Fahrenheit. Squash will be fork tender with a caramelized flesh and soft outer skin.

• Heat a large skillet and add bacon pieces to it. Cook until bacon is crisp and a deep reddish color. Remove pan from heat and remove bacon pieces using a slotted spoon. I put mine in a paper towel lined dish.

• Add ground sausage, chopped celery, apple, and onion to the pan and cook until sausage is browned and veggies are tender.

• Place the spinach in the pan and cook for about 45 seconds or until spinach is wilted. Add back the cooked bacon pieces, and bread crumbs. Stir to combine the filling.

• Scoop about 3/4 of stuffing to each baked acorn squash. Return squash to the oven and bake for an additional ten minutes.

You can add some 4C Parmesan Cheese if you please. Simply sprinkle each with about a tablespoon of cheese before baking.

• Place stuffed squash halves back in the oven on the same parchment-lined pan and bake for 10 minutes at 350°.

Notes

• Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

• These store in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave.

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IN MEMORIAM Christine Ruth Vellines Hoffmeister Mark L. Butterworth Mark L. Butterworth, 65, of Seekonk, died November 11, 2020 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John R. Butterworth & Shirley B. (Monroe) Butterworth.

Mark was employed as a forklift operator with Ocean State Forklift until his retirement. He was a member of the Bristol County Elks, Lodge 1860. He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, playing pool, and playing Mark L. Butterworth guitar.

He leaves his loving children: Trevor J. Butterworth & his wife Katelyn of Rumford and Beverly J. Butterworth of Attleboro. Cherished grandfather of Emily A. Butterworth & Scarlett J. Butterworth. He was the brother of Robert E. Morse, Carol M. Hayward, Nancy R. Butterworth, and Bruce P. Butterworth. He was predeceased by his brother Bryan B. Butterworth and his companion Donna L. Dias.

His funeral and burial will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are in the care of the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

Christine Ruth Vellines Hoffmeister passed away on her 101st birthday November 19, 2020 at the home of her daughter and son in law in Seekonk MA. She was the wife of the late George W. Hoffmeister, Sr. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she moved to Philadelphia and married George there in 1939.

They lived in New England for many years, and then retired to Virginia Beach. Chris enjoyed an active and loving life, especially with her duckpin Christine Ruth Vellines bowling at the Norfolk and Hoffmeister Portsmouth lanes and with the many friends she met there.

She is survived by her four children: Joyce and David Medeiros of Seekonk, MA; George and Christine Leader Hoffmeister of Needham, MA; Jacalyn and Robert Wright of Kennebunkport, ME and Nokomis FL; and Jim and Jane Hoffmeister of Virginia Beach, VA. Christine is also survived by her nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren whom she adored and loved so much.

Christine will be missed by her friends and family, but she left a lasting love that will be with them forever. A family remembrance will be scheduled at a later date. In memory of Christine, a donation to Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, 200 Mill Road, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Suite 120 would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements are in the care of the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com.

Arthur “Butch” Perry Arthur “Butch” Perry 78, beloved member of the Aubin Family, passed away peacefully on Monday November 30. He will be missed by many.

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Janet B. Hurrell Janet B. Hurrell, 83, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 5, 2020. She was the wife of the late Arthur T. “Ted” Hurrell, Jr. Born in Rehoboth on November 6, 1936, she was a daughter of the late John A. Olson & Matilda (Carlson) Olson.

Mrs. Hurrell worked as a school bus driver in Rehoboth and a registrar at Sturdy MeJanet B. Hurrell morial Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church of Pawtucket.

She leaves her loving children: Karen Frenier & her husband John of Rehoboth with whom she made her home, Roy Larsson & his wife Alison of Dighton, Robin Dodd & her husband William of Conway, NH and Laura Jean Sidok of Dighton. Cherished grandmother of Wendy Garland, William Dodd, III, Jason Sidok, Alicia Tahsoh, & 11 great-grandchildren. She was the sister-in-law of Sally Knox of Rehoboth and the sister of the late Algot G. Olson, Gertrude M. Gustafson, & Everett R. Olson. She also leaves many nieces & nephews, cherished friends and both friends & relatives in Sweden.

She enjoyed gardening, lunch dates with friends and traveling. After her retirement, she took trips to Lake Tahoe, Canada, Iceland, Sweden, a cruise of the Norwegian coast and a tour with her brother, Everett, throughout Scandinavia.

She was also a lover of all animals.

Her graveside service at Rehoboth Village Cemetery will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to Rehoboth Animal Advocates, P.O. Box 42, Rehoboth, MA 02769 will be appreciated.

Arrangements are in the care of the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

Judith Ann Cridge, 78, of Rehoboth, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Born in Tionesta, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis M. Bowman & Agnes H. (Galbraith) Bowman.

Ms. Cridge was employed as a Registrar for over 50 years with Johnson & Wales University until her retirement. She loved all animals, especially her horses. She enjoyed painting and collecting dolls & coins.

She leaves her two loving sons, Michael J. Cridge & his wife Rebecca Carpenter of Rehoboth and Patrick M. Cridge of Seekonk.

Cherished grandmother of Torrance Carpenter of North Dighton, Gareth Carpenter of Rehoboth, and Sebastian Carpenter of Rehoboth.

Her funeral and burial will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to the Equestrian Program at Johnson & Wales University will be appreciated. (Please make check payable to Johnson & Wales University, ATTN: Michelle Nicholas, 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903).

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• Raymond Philip Mucci, 60, of Seekonk, passed peacefully on October 30, 2020, at The Miriam Hospital from complications related to Covid-19.

• Charles G. Chadsey, 60, of Seekonk, MA, passed away on November 9, 2020 surrounded by his family after a yearlong battle with cancer.

• William Charles Seifred, of Seekonk, MA passed November, 9th a few days shy of his 95th birthday.

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Delma L. Norris Delma L. Norris, 85, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Morton Hospital.

He was the husband of June M. (McEleney) Norris to whom he was married for 64 years.

Born in Harnett County, NC, he was a son of the late Archie Nuitt Norris and Bessie Mae (Stewart) Norris Parker.

Mr. Norris proudly served his country in the Navy and the Air Force for 22 years and was a Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force in 1974 and then went on to work at Blue Cross Blue Shield for the next 20 years. He was Delma L. Norris a member of the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club, Somerset Sportsman Club and the Rhode Island Dahlia Society. Del loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener, fisherman, country music and Patriots fan. He loved to work around the house, travel, and spend time with his beloved wife June.

Besides his loving wife he leaves two children, Thomas L. Norris and his wife Stacie of Swansea and Debra M. Carlstrom and her husband Keith of Attleboro, four granddaughters, Breelyn Rebello and her husband Lee, Brittany Carlstrom, Samantha Moylan and her husband Michael, Delaney Mae Norris, three great-granddaughters, Ava Mae Moylan, Brooklyn Ryan Moylan and Charlotte June Rebello. He was the brother of Archie Norris, Sandra Hobbs, Gloria Mae Mclamb, Connie Moore, Joan Dale Bacon, Donnie Parker, Curtis Parker, Ronnie Parker, and the late Raeford Cleo Norris, and Archie Nuitt Norris Jr. He also leaves his sister in law Gail McEleney Ardito.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020, from 5-7 PM in the PERRY-MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI. Funeral will be private. The guidelines set forth by the Rhode Island Department of Health will be observed. Face coverings are required and only fifteen people will be allowed in the building at a time.

Robert “Bob” Palmer Rehoboth – Robert “Bob” Palmer, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Morton Hospital in Taunton.

He was the beloved husband of Carole A. (Lussier) Palmer. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Robert D. Palmer, Sr. and Irene M. (Theroux) Pariseau.

Bob worked as a driver for Bay Crane Northeast in Smithfield, and genuinely enjoyed the people he worked with. A talented man, Bob built and deRobert “Bob” Palmer signed his very own 1933 Ford Coupe, which was something he was very proud of. He was a great cook who loved spending time with his family.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by a son, Cody D. Palmer of Rehoboth; a sister, Deborah Nelson and her husband, Bill, of Pawtucket; a brother; a niece, Emily Nelson of Pawtucket; two nephews, Kris Nelson of Pawtucket and Jeff Nelson of North Kingstown; one great-nephew; three great-nieces and a sister-inlaw, Paula Horton and her husband, Steve, of Warren, ME. He was the brother-in-law of the late Moe and Paul Lussier.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk. VISITATION was held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Floral tributes were respectfully omitted. Memorial donations to Anawan Fire Association, 334 Anawan St., Rehoboth, MA 02769 would be appreciated.

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William “Bill” David Nelson Seekonk – William “Bill” David Nelson, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born in Providence, RI and raised in Seekonk, he was a son of the late George William Nelson and Lily (Etchells) Nelson.

As a child, Bill was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a graduate of Seekonk High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island. After graduating from URI, Bill resided in Hawaii for a number of years before returning to Seekonk.

He was a very religious man. Bill enjoyed coin collecting, walking, surfing the web and emailing his friends.

He leaves a sister-in-law, Carol E. Nelson of Rehoboth; two nieces, Lori A. Leydon and her husband, John, of Seekonk and Kristy L. Banner of Warwick; several grandnieces, grandnephews and a host of relatives and friends. He was the brother of the late Robert G. Nelson.

Services will be private. Interment will be at Seekonk Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. For online condolences please visit: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Stewart J. Chapman, Jr. Stewart J. Chapman, Jr., 90, of Pleasant Street, Seekonk passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Evelyn L. (Castro) Chapman.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Stewart J. Sr. and Helen F. (Riley) Chapman. Mr. Chapman was the Parts Manager and Service Manager for the former Peirce Chevrolet in Pawtucket. After retiring from Peirce Chevrolet he was the head custodian for the Martin Stewart J. Chapman, Jr. School in Seekonk. He was a member of the American Legion, Seekonk Post #311 and AARP. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the 1st Marine Division, serving thirteen months in combat time from January 1951 to February 1952.

Besides his wife he leaves one stepson, Robert S. Barchi of Pawtucket, five grandchildren, Chavon Chapman, Staci Rogers and her husband Jeff, Sarah Barchi, Robert S. Barchi, Jr. and Joseph J. Barchi, three great grandchildren, Christian James Rogers, Ryan Rebecca Rogers and William Stewart Rogers and one brother, Donald D. Chapman of Mt. Dora, Florida. He was the father of the late Charlene Chapman and brother of the late Raymond F. Chapman.

His funeral services will be private.

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Barbara A. Kelleher Seekonk – Barbara A. Kelleher, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late John “Jack” T. Kelleher for sixty years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mildred (Kelly) Ferrari.

A devout communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Barbara volunteered as a Lector and Eucharistic minister who brought communion to homebound parishioners. She also taught CCD to the parish ministries.

She is survived by three daughters, Kileen Mitchell and her husband, David, of Rehoboth, Barbara A. Kelleher Patricia Lucci and her husband, Steven, of Coventry and Anne-Marie Bresnahan and her husband, Thomas, of Attleboro, MA; six grandchildren, Kelly, Kristen, David, Jr., Ann-Marie, Alexa and Mitchell; a sister, Mary Devine of Johnston and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Alphonse Ferrari.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence, will be private. Visitation and floral tributes are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are entrusted with WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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