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The BOS recently voted to demolish the Anawan School. Did anyone think that the Town could sell a brick or more those who would like a memento of the school?

The School Comm did NOT do the town of Rehoboth any favors when they returned the Anawan School to the Town. The SC could NOT get any money from Boston to do any repairs or remodeling of the school.

I was a Selectman at the time and we had an Architect and municipal building contractors look at the building. The unanimous opinion of these people was that it would be less expensive to build a new building than trying to rehab the school. My wife worked in the cafeteria at the time and remembers the toilets in the basement overflowing.

The building is NOT on any historical register and should not be considered a historical bldg.. Various Boards of Selectmen agreed that it was not wise to spend money on a building that was condemned.

I hope that the above facts clear up any misconceptions about the fate of the Anawan School.

Arthur F. Tobin

Follow Up #2 My Next Chapter

Hi again folks! As I mentioned in my first follow-up to the “MEMO”, I have finally retired!

I also said “stay tuned”. It seems I may not have fully and finally retired after all. Shortly after making my intentions to retire known, I was approached by a friend who asked if he could present a proposal to me that just seemed to happen at the right time.

This friend is a partner in a very busy entity and he and his partner had been discussing hiring someone to help with the phones while they were with clients. They knew I had been in customer service for years and had already tendered my notice to retire and were wondering if I would be interested. Let me say up front, my answer was “tell me more”.

The offer would be working from home, a set amount of hours weekly, a suitable wage offer, a computer and a phone supplied by the partners and when I gave it some serious thought, it suddenly hit me – I would be on the very outskirts of possibly helping someone to get to the place they needed to be. That led me to some very profound food for thought.

I mean, who wouldn’t consider something like this happening out of the blue? Although I had retired because I decided it was time, I had to also give serious thought to giving up that weekly paycheck along with the benefits I was used to. And, let me be honest here, I tried it once before and it just didn’t work. I had to wonder what I would do with my time if, in fact, I was bored out of my mind. I couldn’t expect to sit under blue skies all year, surrounded by gardens and birdsong, could I? And I wasn’t interested in taking up crafts or baking cakes again. I did all that when the kids were younger.

I thought long and hard (maybe a minute or two) but this offer, this blessing, was coming from licensed therapists who were in high demand and did not want to turn anyone away if there was a call for help. And the notion hit me like a brick – I could be the one fortunate enough to be the conduit in getting someone heading in the right direction. It was the furthest away anyone could be by just answering a phone call. It was the bottom step, the first one someone takes when they need to climb a flight of stairs to get where they should and need to be. It was simply answering a phone call but the thought of it made me feel like I could be doing something good and valuable and helpful, while also “paying it forward”. Isn’t that what a part of life is as we live it?

Ultimately, as you may have surmised, I accepted the offer of “intake coordinator” and will be training and starting soon. And I am so looking forward to it.

Remember when I said “good things happen when you least expect them”?

I know I have been rambling along and maybe wasting the time you took to read this and if so, I apologize. If not – who knows? I may come back with more. In the meantime, thank you for letting me share the next chapter in my Book of Life with you. Take care, be happy, love life.

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As you all remember, a year ago, Saturday, September 12, 2020 the COA Senior Center caught fire. Happily, the Board of Selectmen, Community Preservation Commission and Town Meeting approved the purchase of Francis Farm, which will allow the reopening of the COA Senior Center in the very near future. On the one-year Anniversary of the COA fire, the Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk decided to honor a very special senior, Gertrude “Gert” Lemieux Messier, as Rehoboth’s Oldest Citizen by awarding Gert the 1909 Rehoboth Boston Post Cane.

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I do have a few Thank You’s to share – a Huge Thank You Scialo’s County Bakery (Rehoboth residents) for the beautiful, delicious, and individually packaged Boston Post Cane Cupcakes! Thank you also to Sheila Bouchard (Rehoboth resident and Rehoboth Business Owner) of Designs by Sheila – For Gert’s Beautiful Corsage & Flower Arrangement. Please see images below of Gert’s cupcakes and flowers. I would also like to thank Jim Muri, Mike Costello, Josh from Highway, Bill Pray, Jake Kramer and Debbie Arruda for your help with setting up and breaking down the chairs for the event. Thank you Derek Rousseau and Richard Barrett for the filming and posting of Gert’s special event. Thank you also to the Rehoboth Fire Department for flying our American Flag on the Town’s Ladder truck. Thank you also Louise Ferullo (Gert’s Daughter), Scott Markley (Gert’s Grandson) for your help in making sure all the family and friends were invited. Thank you Skip Vadnais and Board of Selectmen for working with me to make this event so special for Gert. Thank you Jenna, Senator Feeney, Will, Representative Howitt, Sheriff Hodson and Tina, Dr. Thayer and Linna, Mr. Johnson Sr, and Rob Johnson, Lorraine Botts and the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club. Because of you all, Gert’s day was so special ~ thank you all. Gert is certainly one special lady.

Speaking of our “Special” honoree Gert Messier, at the Monday, September 13th Board of Selectmen’s meeting, when we were talking about Gert’s wonderful event, the Board of Selectmen were discussing how special Gert is and someone said “Gert is Rehoboth’s Grandmother”. As a result, the Board of Selectmen voted to appoint Gertrude “Gert” (Lemieux) Messier Rehoboth’s Official Grandmother!

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The Boston Post Cane tradition began on August 2, 1909 when Mr. Edwin A. Grozier, Publisher of the Boston Post, forwarded to the Board of Selectmen of 700 New England towns a gold-headed ebony cane with the request that it be presented with the compliments of the Boston Post to the oldest MALE citizen of the town, to be used by him as long as he lives, and at his death handed down to the next oldest male citizen of the town. In 1930, after considerable controversy, eligibility for the cane was opened to WOMEN as well. The cane would belong to the town and not the man/ woman who received it. The canes were all made by J.F. Fradley and Co., a New York manufacturer, from ebony wood shipped from Africa. The cane had a 14-carat gold head and a ferruled tip. The head was engraved with the inscription, — PRESENTED

BY THE BOSTON POST TO THE OLDEST CITIZEN OF (NAME OF TOWN) — “TO BE TRANSMITTED”. The Board of Selectmen and/or Town Clerk were to be the trustee of the cane and keep it always in the hands of

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the oldest citizen. As years went by some of the canes were lost, stolen, taken out of town and not returned to the Selectmen/Town Clerk or destroyed by accident. To date, only 517 of the original 700 canes have survived.

History of the Boston Post Cane in Rehoboth

Rehoboth’s Boston Post Cane was regularly presented until 2001 before going missing in 2005. The cane was rediscovered in 2015 in a storage area at the Senior Center and given to the Selectmen’s Office. The original cane is now in the possession of the Town Clerk and safely secured in the Town vault. For a number of reasons it was decided to make a replica cane and preserve the original. (The plan is for the original cane to be displayed in a protective case along with brass plates memorializing the Boston Cane recipients since 1909 in the new Town Hall Building.) Once the replica cane was received, the gold cap needed to be hand engraved with our town and state. This was not an easy task, as engraving is becoming a lost art. Arthur Stentiford of the Cameo Shop in Norton came through to save the day by hand delivering the cane to Boston, waiting for it to be engraved and returning it to the Rehoboth Town Clerk’s Office the same day.

On July 25, 2016, Francelina Veader was presented the cane.

Francelina was 102-years young when she was presented the cane and treasured it for several years. Francelina’s son, Alfred, made a stand for the cane to rest in and upon the passing of his mother, Alfred donated the stand to the Town to be presented with the cane.

The replica cane was purchased by the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club along with a lapel pin depicting the Boston Post Cane. When the cane recipient no longer needs the cane, or moves out of town, the Rehoboth Boston Post cane is returned to the Town Clerk’s Office; and the lapel pin is considered a gift from the Senior Citizens Club to the recipient and recipient’s family. Our tradition continued on September 12, 2021 with the Presentation of the Boston Post Cane being presented to Gert Messier.

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cowboy boots . . . she looked absolutely beautiful! Our beloved Gert is an amazing woman – 99 (almost 100) years young and has as much energy as the energizer bunny! Gert enjoys playing the piano, sewing, quilting and visiting with friends and family. Before the Pandemic, Linda Greaves and I would pick Gert up for her quarterly lunch at Rehoboth Town Offices so she could visit with her friends at Town Hall and we look forward to doing that again in the very near future . . . once we get this pandemic behind us.

Gert was born in Quebec Canada in 1922, she married Alfred Messier in 1950 and enjoyed 31 years of marriage until his passing.

Gert had two children – Louise and Alan, four Grandchildren and six Great Grandchildren. Gert worked at the North Rehoboth School for 23 years where each school day she made delicious lunches, from scratch, for the teachers and students until the school closed in 1981. In 1986 Gert moved on to volunteering at Rehoboth’s first Senior Center located on the corner of Perryville Road and Route 118 until she retired in 1994. When Gert began work at the COA, she started “Gert’s Café” (a weekly lunch for seniors) and prepared Meals on Wheels for delivery to homebound seniors. In 2002, when the new Senior Center opened on Bay State Road, Gert started up her “Gert’s Café” again. Gert was instrumental in serving our Seniors delicious meals until March of 2020 when the COA was forced to close due to the pandemic. Gert was also the COA’s “Sunshine Lady” and would send personalized greeting cards to any senior in town who had an upcoming birthday, was experiencing an illness and other occasion. Now that the COA is closed due to the 9-12-2020 fire, Gert continues to keep busy by providing quilting instruction to Rehoboth residents. We look forward to the new Senior Center reopening soon so Gert and her senior friends can once again enjoy each other’s company.. If you would like to see Gert’s entire Boston Post Cane ceremony, please go to www.RehobothTV.org and scroll to the image of the Gazebo, Gert and Jenna Massoud, then click the play button. The video is about one-hour long.

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Do you know some of the Rehoboth Boston Post Cane recipients? If you do, please let us know. We don’t want to miss listing any of the Boston post cane holders dating back to 1909. If you have information to share please either e-mail me at LSchwall@ RehobothMA.gov or TownClerk@RehobothMA.gov ; you may also call 508-252-6502 extension -3110 ~ thank you all!

Rehoboth 375th Anniversary Video Also Available on Rehoboth TV

Please go to www.RehobothTV.org and scroll to the 375th Anniversary Parade image below, then click on the play button ~ enjoy.

The video is about 2½ hours long. Thank you Derek and Jenn Rousseau along with Richard Barrett for filming and editing of the video. Thank you Rehoboth 375th Committee for a wonderful year of celebratory events prior to the 2020 Pandemic. We all hope you enjoy viewing the video.

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Marriage Intentions/ Marriage Certificates

October is one of our busiest months for Marriage Intentions/ Certificates in Rehoboth. Therefore, as a quick reminder of the process. Both parties must come to Town Hall and complete a three-part packet (Marriage Intention, Marriage Supplement, and

Marriage Worksheet). We ask, if possible please make an appointment prior to coming to Town Hall (508-252-6502 – X3109 or X3112).

The parties must provide their social security number and mother’s maiden name. Upon completion of the documents, there is a “State required” 3-day waiting period before the couple may pick up their marriage license. The marriage license is good for 60-days. If you are not married within that timeframe, you must complete the process again. The charge is $20 for the Marriage Intention and $10 for the Marriage Certificate. Note: If you are using an officiant from another state (Rhode Island for example), your officiant must obtain a one-day solemnization certificate from the Secretary of State’s office prior to your wedding day. The application can be found on the Secretary of State’s website https://www.sec.state. ma.us/OneDayWeb/External/Welcome.aspx , the Rehoboth Town Clerk’s website https://www.rehobothma.gov/town-clerk/pages/ marriage-licenses, or we have copies at Town Hall.

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On September 16, 2021 we lost a very dear gentleman in the Town of Rehoboth, Edward John Bliss, Sr. Ed will truly be missed! Serving the Town of Rehoboth in many appointed and elected roles (Selectman, School Committee, Planning Board, Recreation Committee, Election Worker and Firefighter), Ed and his wife Mel were always involved in serving the Town of Rehoboth until Mel’s passing in December of 2017.

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with both Ed and Mel Bliss for many years as Town Clerk. Mel served as our Warden of Precinct One until her passing and Ed served until his passing as our Check-Out Inspector for Precinct One. When I first moved to Rehoboth Ed and Mel Bliss were the face of Town Meeting along with Millie Hatten. It wasn’t a Town Meeting unless Ed, Mel and Millie were there to check you in. I will miss them all. I know both Mel and Ed are now happy to be together again in a better place; however, we will all miss them dearly. My sincere condolences to the Bliss family and friends for your loss. Both Ed and Mel were truly giving public servants and an absolute joy to work with. We will miss them both. Prayers are with the family and friends of Ed Bliss during this difficult time. (See full obituary on page 65.)

In closing, please stay healthy and safe and have a wonderful October. Lynn, Odete and I wish you all a safe and healthy Columbus Day and Halloween! Happy “employment anniversary” Lynn Shaker ~ 16 years with the Town of Rehoboth as Assistant Town Clerk! Thank you for your dedication to the town and residents of Rehoboth, we hope you had a wonderful trip to Hawaii this October. We look forward to working with you for many years to come. We wish you all a wonderful October. I look forward to chatting with you in November. Please stay healthy and safe.

Sincerely, Laura

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The Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc. is incredibly grateful for the generosity of the community in 2020! It truly was a “Blizzard of Giving”! As we plan for the 2021 season, we realize this is the 20th year for the snowflake project, Wow! We are grateful to you!

May God bless you for all for your support!

Thank you for allowing us to continue to be available for those Rehoboth families with children in need.

As always, we welcome your participation and support of our mission. As in past years, there will be gift request boards located around town and boxes for drop off. Please check the November issue of the Rehoboth Reporter or our website ( www.rehobothblizzardofgiving.org ) for information on: Snowflake board locations/ gift drop- off locations and information on adopting children/families. At this time, the best way to provide support is by providing gift cards, and tax-deductible monetary donations. Checks should be made out to “Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc.” and mailed to Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Attn: Cathy Edington, 61 Reservoir Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769. *We serve Rehoboth children who are minors or dependents in need. For those in need of assistance we have forms available on our website www. rehobothblizzardofgiving.org or by request.

These completed forms MUST be received, by the first week of November - no later than November 8th- of course earlier than November would be wonderful! We do not accept mailed lists that are not on these forms mentioned above. We continue to provide birthday support and a form for that support is also available on the website or by request. Questions may be directed through the website, mrs.mbrawley@gmail.com or by calling Maureen Brawley at (508)- 2524867. All personal information will be kept confidential. We thank everyone for all they do to make this project so successful!

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Rehoboth Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Rehoboth Cemetery Association, to which all lot owners are invited, will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10 AM, in the Rehoboth Congregational Church, Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA.

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Rehoboth Purchases Voting Devices

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Selectmen Vote to Demolish Anawan School

By Joe Siegel The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen voted to demolish the Anawan School. Selectman Michael Deignan explained the board had given the Community Preservation Committee and the Historical Commission a period of six weeks to present a plan on how they were going to save the building. Deignan said since no plan had been presented, the board had to follow the instructions of William McDonough, the town’s Building Commissioner, who said the building at 53 Bay State Road was “unsafe” and ordered it to be demolished within 90 days.

CPC Chair Carol Williams had hired a structural engineer to inspect the facility.

“He said (the building) has a 25 to 50 year usefulness if it were taken care of,” Williams told the Reporter last month. “In the meantime, it’s just deteriorating further. We can’t do anything, we can’t put a roof on, we can’t do anything because (selectmen) don’t want it done.” Williams was hospitalized recently and did not appear before the board as scheduled on September 6.

McDonough, Fire Chief Frank Barresi, and Health Agent Karl Drown conducted an inspection of the building on June 3.

McDonough reported 90 percent of the ceilings had collapsed and all of the hardwood floors were “completely buckled and rotted.” The building was also impacted by extensive water damage. McDonough spotted “multiple holes on the roof” and multiple broken windows.

Rehoboth Selectmen Approve Redistricting Plan

By Joe Siegel Rehoboth is in the process of redistricting due to a growing town population. The United States Census is taken every 10 years, which mandates changes to voting precincts based on population. The Board of Selectmen Monday approved the plan presented by Town Clerk Laura Schwall.

October 2021 The Reporter According to the 2020 census, Rehoboth had a population of 12, 502. In 2010, that figure was 11, 608 – an increase of 7.7 percent.

During the same period, Seekonk had an even bigger population boom. In 2010, the town had 13, 722 residents. In 2020, the population was 15, 531 – a whopping 13.1 percent increase.

Schwall said the town can only have a maximum of 4000 people in each voting precinct. The boundary lines have been redrawn with input from the Planning Board and the Board of Assessors. As a result, there will be four voting precincts instead of three. “Each precinct that we had were over 4000,” Schwall explained. “We definitely had to move forward to four precincts. The plan will remain in place for 10 years. It will not be changed until a new census happens and the figures are collected and presented as official.”

The deadline for the plan to be submitted to the state is October 31.

Selectmen also met with the IT Committee about the implementation of a social media policy for town employees. The committee will have greater oversight over various town departments and the content which is posted online. Selectman George Solas is collaborating with the committee on the policies and procedures

Selectmen Expand Two Town Positions

By Joe Siegel Due in part to a growing population, the Board of Selectmen voted to expand the roles of the Veterans Service Officer and the Town Nurse. Jake Kramer will now serve as Director of Veterans Services on a full-time basis until June 2024. “The veterans were disproportionately affected by the pandemic,” Selectman Michael Deignan said. “Especially in regards to medical care, mental health, and in some cases, increased food insecurity.” Expanding Kramer’s position will help to “mitigate” some of those problems.

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Jaime Conlon’s position will also be expanded. Conlon will now serve as Public Health Nurse through June 2024. Kramer and Conlon will be working out of the Department of Human Services building at Francis Farm. The town bought the property in June.

It will also serve as the new home for the Council on Aging. The former senior center at 55 Bay State Road was destroyed by fire last September.

“The Public Health Nurse is an integral part of that new facility,” Deignan noted. “We’re putting in a clinic there for her with various medical supplies that she needs to service the public. We’re going to have posted office hours for her over there as well. (Conlon) is a valued employee here at the town and she’s a great fit for this new job.”

“It appears we’ve hit a tipping point in town where we’ve grown to the point where we have to give full-time services and more services to our population,” said Selectman Dave Perry. “These are going to be expenses going forward.”

Chairman Skip Vadnais pledged to be creative in finding the funds for the expanded positions. “We step out of the box whenever we can. That’s how you got the Council on Aging situation, that’s how we got the campus at Francis Farm, that’s how we got the Police Department building and that’s how we got the Town Hall building without increasing and relying on property tax to do it.”

Rehoboth Selectmen Mull Dual Tax Rate

By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen could choose to implement a separate tax rate for residents and businesses. Rehoboth has had a single tax rate for all property owners. A classification hearing will be held at the board’s October 12 meeting. According to the Board of Assessors, Rehoboth’s Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rate for FY 2021 is $13.24 per thousand. continued on next page...

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“We should have the discussion,” Selectman Michael Deignan said Monday. “We should see what the numbers are. The residents in this town saw a Proposition 2 and a half increase which added substantially to their tax bill.” Deignan said the tax increase wouldn’t have been as high if there had been a shift in the tax rate to apply to commercial and industrial properties.

Selectmen chairman Skip Vadnais expressed doubts about making a switch: “We’re definitely not going to agree on what (the change in tax rates) is going to do.”

Selectman George Solas was concerned about the impact on farms in town. “If there’s a higher tax for the farmers, then land gets sold and then we don’t have that farm anymore and we have houses again. We’re not a typical town where there are any substantial businesses. The business here is farms.”

Deignan told Solas a dual tax rate would not make much of a difference: “Land is too valuable and people are going to sell the land anyway.”

Rehoboth Files Lawsuit Against D-R

by Joe Siegel The town of Rehoboth, through its governing body, the Board of Selectmen, filed a seven count civil lawsuit in the Superior Court of Massachusetts against the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, its’ School Committee, and “other potentially responsible persons and entities that remain unnamed at this time,” according to a press release issued by the Town Administrator’s office. The lawsuit alleges the Regional School District and School Committee violated the terms of its’ regional agreement with the Town by undertaking and funding capital projects without the approval of Town Meeting, committed fraud. and breached its’ fiduciary obligations owed to the citizens and taxpayers of Rehoboth.

The lawsuit centers on two capital projects costing $15 million which had resulted in the purchase and installation of solar arrays and heating and air conditioning in and on the grounds of various schools operated by the district. These projects were approved by the School Committee and, in direct violation of the Regional Agreeement and State Law, were funded as part of the Regional School District’s operating budgets without Town Meeting approval.

Because the capital expenses were incorporated into the District’s operating budget instead of being apportioned to both towns as stated in the Regional Agreement and the Massachusetts General Laws, the town of Rehoboth has been unknowingly paying for a portion of the costs for capital projects located in Dighton’s elementary and middle schools since 2016-2017.

As a remedy, the suit seeks to dissolve the Regional Agreement, as well as all damages provable at trial. “As with all legal matters pertaining to the regional school district, the complaint will be referred to council to provide detailed responses by way of

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an answer that will be filed in court,” Dighton-Rehoboth Superintendent Anthony Azar said Tuesday. “Based on an initial review of the lengthy complaint, we expect that the majority of allegations on which these claims are based will be refuted.”

Rehoboth Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais declined to comment on the lawsuit.

Town Meetings Might Be Abandoned

By Joe Siegel Town Moderator William Cute warned the Board of Selectmen about the challenges of having future town meetings during the coronavirus pandemic. “As long as the issue of Covid is with us, we’ve got some very very difficult road to hoe,” Cute said. Last month, the Board cancelled the Fall Town Meeting, which had been scheduled for Saturday, November 13 at Francis Farm. The town had arranged to use three buildings and a tent to accommodate up to 700 residents due to Covid-19 social distancing requirements.

Selectman Michael Deignan had explained the cost to the town would be in excess of $100,000. That includes the tent rental, the heaters for the tent, the audiovisual connections, and the police details required to maintain the site.

One of the issues to have been decided was the de-regionalization of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. “I know that the K through 8 people are probably frustrated about this,” Cute said. “I’m frustrated about it.” Cute suggested the town conduct an evaluation of “different options of governance that might be able for us to get our work done even in the age of Covid without the handicaps we’re dealing with now.” One possibility mentioned would be a switch to an RTM (representative town meeting).

Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais said the residents would be “reluctant” to abandon the traditional town meeting format which allows them to have a voice in town government. “To take that away from them would be my last option,” Vadnais added. “Let’s see what happens because we definitely have to have a (town) meeting in May.”

New Town Hall Set to Open October 31

by Joe Siegel The new Town Hall will be opening at 340 Anawan Street on October 31, the Board of Selectmen announced. Chairman Skip Vadnais noted only certain portions of the building will be available to the public. The town clerk’s office and the tax collector office were determined to be the “highest traffic” areas in the building, so those departments will be in service.

Former selectman Michael Costello, who is serving as the town’s Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, provided the board with an overview of the various building projects, including the renovations at Francis Farm. Vadnais said work there should be completed in two weeks.

Francis Hall will be used for the Council on Aging and the “white building” will serve as the home for the town nurse and Veterans Service Officer. The COA staff have been working out of offices on Winthrop Street following a devastating fire in 2020 at the former facility at 55 Bay State Road.

The 7200 square foot building was a total loss and the insurance proceeds are being used to purchase materials and equipment for the new COA. Selectman Jim Muri told COA Director Linda Sherman and members of the COA board in July that the town has “limited resources to make modifications” to the buildings at Francis Farm.

Muri noted there were code requirements and zoning requirements which had to be met. In addition, there was an evaluation and upgrade of the kitchen in the main building. Painting and “patch work” on the walls had to be completed, as well as the replacement of ceiling tiles. Voters at the May town meeting approved the purchase of the 47 acre property at a cost of $2.8 million. The land and building at 340 Anawan Street was purchased for $995,000.

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The Seekonk Scene October is always a beautiful time of the year in New England. There is a chill in the air, it’s apple and pumpkin picking season.

There’s the long Columbus Day weekend, along with fall festivals, football, baseball and of course Halloween to end the month with some fun. I hope everyone can get out enjoy October is always a beautiful time of the year in New England. There is a chill in the air, it’s apple and it long with family friends. pumpkin Florice picking season.

Columbus Dayand weekend, along with fall festivals, football, Craig There’s the baseball and of course Halloween to end the month with some fun. I hope everyone can get out enjoy it with family and friends.

Just a friendly reminder taxes are due November 1st. and the trash bills are due October 20th.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who came out to the 20th Annual 9-11 Remembrance. It was nice to see young and old attend to remember this very solemn event in our nation’s history as well as honor the police officers, firefighters and all first responders who sacrificed so much.

Enjoy October, have a fun and safe Columbus Day and Halloween.

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8.48% Total 954

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The Fall Town Meeting will be held on Monday, November 8th - 7pm at the Seekonk High School. elections in the summer where only 4% turned out. A big thanks Hopefully, residents will attend and participate in our important annual Fall town meeting. You must be our poll workers, registrars, Dept., DPW, School ato registered voter to be able to vote at the meeting.Police If you are not a registered voterHigh in town and would like to beand pleaseeveryone go online to: www.registerTOVOTEMA.com . The deadline to register vote for this staff else who helps behind scenes toto make our meeting is October 19, 2021. If you want to read the warrant before the meeting it will be posted on the elections smoothly. town’s website:run www.seekonk-ma.gov

The Fall Town Meeting will be held on Monday, November 8th On September 23 Lorraine Sorel the Asst. Town Clerk and I went to our first Massachusetts Town Clerk’s -Association 7pm atFallthe Seekonk High School. Hopefully, residents will attend Conference since 2019. It was held in Springfield, MA. It was great to see our fellow andtown participate inWeour important annual Fallreviewed town new meeting.

Mass clerks in person. took several classes. One of the classes election lawsYou and state elections up in 2022.voter The other wasto Advanced Records.

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If you are always a great learning tool for the Town Clerk’s office. are not a registered voter in town and would like to be please go online to: www.registerTOVOTEMA.com . The deadline to register to vote for this meeting is October 19, 2021. If you want to read the warrant before the meeting it will be posted on the town’s website: www.seekonk-ma.gov On September 23 Lorraine Sorel the Asst. Town Clerk and I went to our first Massachusetts Town Clerk’s Association Fall Conference since 2019. It was held in Springfield, MA. It was great to see our fellow Mass town clerks in person. We took several classes. One of the classes reviewed new election laws and state elections coming up in 2022. The other class topic was Advanced Vital Records.

These conferences are always a great learning tool for the Town Clerk’s office.

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Doorways Food Pantry Plans to Expand Shopping Days

Doorways Food Pantry is hoping to expand the number of days they are open for food shopping to pre-pandemic levels. “Doorways always operated as a weekly food supplement for our neighbors” said Paul Hodge of Doorways. “When Covid hit, and our food supply was reduced, we switched for food shopping twice a month. Since then, our goal has been to return to a weekly shopping format.

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“The food supply issue is still a little shaky” said Diane Fox, who is in charge of purchasing at the food pantry. “We still are getting less food from the Boston Food Bank, but the community has been very supportive with donations of both food and cash, so we feel good going forward that we will be okay. It’s a leap of faith.”

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Town Administrator Gets High Marks

By Joe Siegel Seekonk Town Administrator Shawn Cadime has received a favorable job evaluation from the Board of Selectmen. The review and evaluation were based on the goals and objectives developed jointly by the board and Cadime. “You work tirelessly, not just for yourself, but for the town,” Chairman Justin Sullivan told Cadime at the board’s September 15 meeting.

Cadime thanked the board for their support, noting his accomplishments in the past year was a “team effort.” “If I didn’t have the right people in the right places, it wouldn’t be successful,” Cadime said.

Cadime’s goals for the next year include working on an overhaul of the town employee handbook, providing department heads with professional trainings, and securing state and federal grants.

Sullivan instructed Cadime to focus on economic development in an effort to make Seekonk more business friendly. “We need to address this because we have a number of issues,” Sullivan said.

We can’t rely on retail (for economic growth). That real estate is going to have to turn over.”

In September 2019, Cadime signed a new three-year contract with the town. Cadime will continue in the position through July 31, 2022. Cadime’s salary was increased to $180, 766 on August 1. Cadime has served as town administrator since 2014. He is also a member of the Fall River City Council.

The selectmen will also be performing some extra duties. Sullivan and Selectman Adam Petronio will serve on the Conservation Commission on a temporary basis until volunteers come forward to fill the open seats.

In addition, Selectman Michael Healy will serve as an alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals on a temporary basis.

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Watch for updates and announcements on our website www. seekonksaveapet.org and follow us on Facebook at “Seekonk Save A Pet Society” or “Friends of Seekonk Animal Shelter”.

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The Online Auction will run from October 1st - 29th 2021, and can be accessed from our website SeekonkSaveAPet.org. As always, funds raised from the Auction will help the shelter with the cost of veterinary services, heartworm treatment, leukemia test,

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Celebrate Seekonk Day

On Saturday, September 18th the Seekonk Cultural Council sponsored the first “Celebrate Seekonk Day” held at the Seekonk Public Library. It was a day set aside to celebrate the history, culture, and creativity of Seekonk. The event was free and open to the public with entertainment, talks, and activities to attract all ages and interests.

There was a fun and spirited Bill Harley performance, a dynamic Pocanoket Tribe presentation, a “Black Goose” author talk, an award winning local banjo player, shadow puppets for pre-schoolers, Kindness Rock painting, Hip Hop Exercise class for seniors, Bubbles in the Meadows, and food offerings from RED’S, Sundaes and D’sLectables,.

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The Art Instructor at Aitken Elementary School, Ms. Glum, conceived and carried out this creative mosaic of the town seal with many talented Aitken students participating. Seekonk Cultural Council member Deborah Baldizar encouraged a project that represented the themes of history, culture, and creativity for the upcoming Celebrate Seekonk Day. The art teacher challenged her students to put crayon to paper to assemble a piece of artwork that represented both the town, and the strength of building community by working together for a common goal. Each student colored a separate tile piece and then they were assembled to produce the final piece.

The 4’ x 4’ mosaic was part of the community gallery at the Seekonk Celebration Day held at the Seekonk Public Library in September. Arrangements are being made for the finished piece to be displayed in a public building in town for residents to appreciate in person.

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Honoring Indigenous Veterans

By Joe Siegel The sacrifices made by indigenous people in wartime have been overlooked for too long, say advocates from the Native American tribes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Charles Smith, Jr., a member of the Seaconke Wampanoags, has launched a fundraising drive to build an intratribal monument at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. “I was allotted the land two years ago,” said Smith, who works at the cemetery and whose father is buried there. In his research of the graves, Smith found at least 115 people from 9 different tribes including Narragansett, Nipmuc, Shinnecock, Manissean, Wampanoag, Osage, Pequot, and Pokeanoket.

Smith started a group called Honoring Indigenous Veterans of Turtle Island. So far, $14,000 has been raised for the project. Smith’s father fought in World War Two, Korea, and Vietnam. Smith’s great grandfather was a member of the Narragansett tribe and fought in the Revolutionary War. Smith’s ancestors fought in multiple conflicts going all the way back to King Philip’s War. The monument will feature the tribal names along with an image of a turtle, which holds great significance for Native Americans.

Smith said there will be an archway and cobblestone benches.

“We want people who don’t realize that indigenous people have been serving this country since its inception,” said Loren Spears, the Executive Director of the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter.

The museum serves to educate the public and promote thoughtful dialogue about indigenous history, culture, arts, and Mother Earth and connect to Native issues of today. The Indigenous Veterans monument is being supported by the museum staff and donors.

Spears said the Earth is known as “Turtle Island” among indigenous people of the Northeast. The turtle also signifies the calendar. “There’s 13 squares on a turtle’s back which represents the 13 moons of the year and that represents our 13 Thanksgivings,” Spears explained.

This project is very personal for Smith, who believes it is his destiny to see it come to fruition. “It’s kind of like towards my spirit to get this done, like a visionary dream I had,” Smith added. “It’s very touching to me.”

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CHURCH NEWS Seekonk Congregational Church News In Person Sunday Services

Seekonk Congregational Church UCC is open for in-person services Sundays at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Advance registration is suggested but you can also attend if not pre-registered and register at the door. Masks are required. You can find the link on our facebook page. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome. We will continue to provide a weekly virtual service at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube.

SCC-UCC Church School Classes

In person Church School resumed in September at Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. We currently have one church service at 9:30 AM and all Church School classes will also be at that time. All are welcome.

Church School for K – 8th grade will meet on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays in their classrooms and join ALL AGE WORSHIP (“Everybody” Friendly!) in the Sanctuary on the 1st and 5th Sunday.

Nursery and Pre-school classes are available every week in the lower hall. Confirmation grade 9 & above worship each week in the sanctuary and meet in person on the 2nd & 4th Sunday immediately after worship.

For the protection of staff & children, masks will be required and the windows will be open in the classrooms. Parent Covid sign-in procedure will apply.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Director of Faith Formation, Kristin Putney at putneykristin@gmail.com or text / call 774-991-1555.

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NOVEMBER 5TH, 4PM-8PM NOVEMBER 6TH, 9AM-3PM 139 BAY STATE ROAD, REHOBOTH

take out meals (must pre-order!) friday night turkey supper saturday luncheon In-person shopping at the church & Goff Hall!

Bake Shoppe, Cookie Walk & Country Store Silent Auction, Christmas Tree Raffle, Unique Boutique, Woodworkers Room & Mrs. Claus’ Closet

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We would like to announce that we are having a TAKE OUT HARVEST SUPPER. The meal will consist of Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Harvard Beets, Onions and Cole Slaw, cost $16. For dessert we will offer an Apple Bread Pudding, cost $4. You can find our order form on our Facebook page – Seekonk Congregational Church FaceBook or our Website www.SCC-UCC. com 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 508-3369355 if you are unable to order online and an order form will be sent to you. You will be able to pick up your dinners on Saturday November 6th between 1 and 3 PM at the Fall River Avenue Parking Lot at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. A confirmation email will be sent to you after you submit your order. Let SCC-UCC do the cooking for you.

October Racial Justice Book Discussion

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is committed to providing educational opportunities and dialogue on structural racism, white supremacy, and how these things play out in our community and our nation. As part of that work, we invite the wider community to participate in our monthly book discussions.

In October, we will read and discuss together Clint Smith’s How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America.

Sessions are being held using the Zoom online platform on Monday evenings, October 4, 11 and 18 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

Interested in participating? Visit our website and register at www. newmanucc.org/ministires/racial-justice or contact Pastor Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 ext. 11 with questions.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742.

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& EVENTS Rehoboth Congregation Church 300th Church History Tour

Join us on Sunday, October 17, 2021 as we visit the early church locations that preceded our beautiful church of today. The tour will begin at the Newman Cemetery (parking in the Newman Congregational Church parking lot at 100 Newman Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island) at 1:00 PM. Then on to locations in Rehoboth: the Palmer River Meeting House site at the Palmer River Cemetery on Lake Street, the Village Cemetery where the Yellow Meeting House stood and then to our beloved church on Bay State Road. There are presenters at each location as we arrive. The tour is expected to end around 4pm including dessert and fellowship. Come rain or shine. This event is free and the public is welcome. However, we do ask that you sign up in advance so we can guarantee there are enough materials, goody bags and parking. Please RSVP by Oct 10th online at https://rehobothcongregational.breezechms. com/form/3a2e9a or contact the church office at 508 252 4545 to leave your name, phone number and email as well as the same information on anyone coming with you. You will receive materials including a map to follow when you arrive at the Newman Congregational parking lot.

The Carpenter Museum in Rehoboth will have artifacts from the Palmer River Meeting House site on display in November from the Archeological Dig that was conducted in 1975. .

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The Rehoboth Congregational Church (RCC) and the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society(RAS) have been Intertwined for almost 140 years. The Reverend George Tilton of RCC founded the RAC in 1884 to preserve Rehoboth history. Goff Memorial Hall was originally built in 1886 for the RAS. It was rebuilt in 1911 after it was destroyed by a bolt of lightning. We have used it for Sunday School, Fellowship, Christmas Bazaar, Concerts, etc. For a period RCC had title to Goff Hall. In 1951 RAS went inactive and transferred the building for $1.00. When we built our Parish House at the Church and the RAS was active again, we transferred it back to them for $1.00. We are very grateful for our relationship with the RAS and expect it to continue during our next 300 years.

Rehoboth Congregational Church News Worship with us!

The Rehoboth Congregational Church worships every Sunday at 10AM. If you aren’t comfortable joining us in-person, that’s okay!

All our services are livestreamed. For more information on worship and livestreaming, visit our website – www.rehobothcongregational. org/worshiponline. Masks are required inside the building.

Nursery & Church School

Our Nursery and Church School programs have resumed. The Nursery (birth – age 3) is open and staffed throughout our entire worship service. Church School students (age 3 – 8th grade) are invited to begin in worship with their families and will be dismissed to Church School after the Children’s Sermon. This year they are using the curriculum, Dig In, which focuses on exploring the lessons of the Old and New Testament and building a foundation that guides our children in living God’s way. For more information and to register your children for Church School, visit our website, www. rehobothcongregational.org/churchschool.

Youth Group

Our Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets every week for Sunday School during worship. Contact Mike Barger – mike@rehobothcongregational.org – for more information. continued on next page...

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Check out The Comedian, a tense, character-driven novella by Stacy Parenteau about a peaceful suburban neighborhood in Massachusetts crippled by the 2008 national recession but revived by the establishment of a comedy club, only to be torn apart by a yearlong contest started at the club.

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Soup Supper

The RCC Missions Committee warmly invites you to its annual Soup Supper on Saturday, October 16th! This event will be drivethru. Soups will be ordered by the pint with 13 delicious soups to choose from! $5/pint, each served with a roll and dessert. Orders must be placed ahead of time! Pick-up between 3PM and 5PM. Orders are due by Tuesday, October 12th. All proceeds to benefit the Rehoboth Food Pantry. Visit our website – www.rehobothcongregational.org/soup – to place your order!

Bazaar

Our annual Christmas in the Village is rapidly approaching and we are so excited to welcome everyone back to our beloved tradition! This year’s bazaar will be held November 4th-5th. We will have two pickup meal options – a Turkey Supper on Friday, November 4th and a luncheon on Saturday, November 5th – both of which must be ordered ahead of time. In-person shopping at the church will include the Silent Auction, Christmas Tree Raffle, Unique Boutique, Woodworker’s Shop and Mrs. Claus’ Closet. Goff Hall will have everyone’s favorite and delicious goodies with the Bake Shoppe, Cookie Walk and Country Store. Visit our website – www. rccbazaar.org – for more information and to order your meals!

The First Christian Congregational Church, UCC Fall Breakfast To Go Saturday, October 16th • 8am-10am

The First Christian Congregational Church, UCC located at 1113 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA is holding a Fall Breakfast To Go on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 8 am – 10 am at a cost of $10 per breakfast. Our Breakfast To Go includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, pancakes and muffin available at a pick-up station in the church parking lot. Breakfasts MUST be reserved in advance by calling our church office at 508-673-7179, emailing the church office at churchoffice@uccswansea.org, or by calling Karen Rebello at 774-644-4178. You may stop by our parking lot between 8 am – 10 am to pick up the Breakfast To Go. All proceeds will benefit the First Christian Congregational Church’s general funds. Thank you!

Centenary United Methodist Church Take-out Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner Saturday, October 16th

Centenary United Methodist Church, 15 Sanford St, Attleboro will be serving up another take-out dinner on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

We will be cooking a homemade meatball and spaghetti dinner with tossed salad, garlic bread and a homemade dessert. Adults $12 and kids under 10 $6.

Holiday Craft Fair • November 6, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Myra Church

St. Nicholas of Myra Women’s Guild is sponsoring a Holiday Craft Fair on November 6, 2021 from 9 AM to 2 PM at St. Nicholas of Myra Church, 499 Spring Street, North Dighton, MA. There will be a Roll-up table, Bake table, and many crafters. Homemade soup and sandwiches will be sold from the kitchen. For further information, call Liz Mullaney at 508-212-0375.

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Events & Activities Local Freemasons Welcome Public October 16th Open House to Enlighten, Educate, and Inform

Joining with Masonic lodges across the Commonwealth, the Freemasons from Eastern Star Lodge, A.F. & A.M., 243 Winthrop St. (Rt. 44) Rehoboth, MA will open their doors to the public on Saturday, October 16th, from 9 am until 3 pm. If you’ve ever wondered who the Freemasons are, whether they are the descendants of the Knights Templars, or what the inside of their buildings look like, here’s your chance to find out!

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

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

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

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

Seekonk Athletic Booster Club Annual Golf Tournament

The Seekonk Athletic Booster Club will hold their annual golf tournament on Monday, October 18 at 9:00 at Ledgemont Country Club. The cost of $125 includes golf, cart, and buffet lunch. Tee sign sponsors are also needed. All funds raised are used to support the athletic programs at Seekonk High School. Please contact Karen McKenna at kmckenna10@aol.com if you would like additional information or an application.

This is a great opportunity to play a beautiful course and help the Booster Club at the same time. It’s well worth taking a day off from work!

Crafters’ Marketplace Planned for October 23rd in Rehoboth Village

Rehoboth’s Carpenter Museum is hosting a Crafters’ Marketplace on Saturday, October 23 at three locations in historic Rehoboth Village from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at three locations including the Carpenter Museum, Goff Memorial Hall, and Rehoboth Congregational Church.

The event will feature more than 40 artisans selling their unique hand-made goods. All vendors are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Shoppers are asked to wear a mask indoors while shopping.

Vendors will be located in Goff Memorial Hall, adjacent to Blanding Public Library; downstairs in the Tilton Room at Carpenter Museum with additional vendors outdoors; and in the church hall auditorium at Rehoboth Congregational church.

Parking will be available at Goff Memorial Hall (Blanding Library) at 124 Bay State Road, and behind the Carpenter Museum.

Entrance to museum parking is next to Rehoboth Congregational Church at 139 Bay State Road. All three venues are within walking distance.

Previously known as the Folk Art & Artisans Show, the craft show event is organized by long-time volunteers serving on the craft event committee in cooperation with museum and library staff. Both the Carpenter Museum and Blanding Library/Goff Hall are owned and operated by the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society.

For more information about the upcoming Crafters’ Marketplace, please contact Deborah Craft at watertart@aol.com, Becky Webster at 508-669-5042 or Sherry at sitibbetts@comcast.net.

Event details are available online at www.rehobothantiquarian.org.

Americana Auction ANTIQUE AUCTION

Sunday, October 10th at 11am LIVE Antique Auction ~ LIVE Bidding

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Seekonk Kiwanis 26th Annual

Taste of the Towns Tuesday, March 8th, 2022

6 to 9 p.m.

The Grand Rose Ballroom Clarion Inn, 940 Fall River Avenue (route 114A), Seekonk

Participating restaurants will be offering samples of their menus

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

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The Rehoboth Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs At the Police Dept. October 23rd • 10am-2pm

With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration announces its 21st Take Back Day is scheduled for October 23rd 2021. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted. DEA will continue to accept vaping devices and cartridges at its drop off locations provided lithium batteries are removed.

Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Learn more about the event and find a local collection site at www.deatakeback.com, or by calling 800-882-9539.

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra Announces “In-person” 2021-2022 Concert Season

During this past spring small pods of NaBSco musicians rehearsed at the Music Mansion in Providence giving the orchestra members the unique opportunity of playing in small ensembles under the direction of Music Director, Maestro Kristo Kondakçi.

The Opening Concert of the 2021-2022 season will be on Sunday, October 31st at 3PM in the recently renovated McVinney Auditorium in Providence. The concert will Maestro Kristo begin with a lively Mexican couples dance Kondakçi “Huapango” by Jose Pablo Moncayo. Closing the Opening Concert will be Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s epic but mournful Symphony #6 in d minor “The Pathetique”. The performance of this symphony is in tribute to all that was lost due to the pandemic and as a celebration of our return to live performances.

The second concert of the 2021-2022 season is Saturday, December 18th at 8PM in St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral presenting a performance of George Frederick Handel’s “El Mesias”. Through a collaborative initiative with Rhode Island Latino Arts Handel’s famous and well loved “Messiah Part I, including the “hallelujah Chorus will be performed in Spanish.

NaBSco’s concert season continues in the New Year 2022.

Mark your calendars with the following dates: March 6, 2022 at 3PM at St. Peter’s by the Sea in Narragansett, RI; April 10, 2022 at 3PM a concert of chamber music at St. Columba’s Parish Hall in Middletown, RI; and NaBSco’s season finale on May 22, 2022 at 3PM at McVinney Auditorium in Providence, RI. For more information about the Narragansett Symphony Community Orchestra including purchasing tickets visit: www.nabsco. org or call 401-274-4578 Clarification regard this article contact: Susan Woythaler 401846-2125 susanlark@cox.net.

Rehoboth Fire Dept. Station 3 Annual Drive Thru Chicken BBQ

Rehoboth Fire Dept. Station 3 annual drive thru chicken BBQ, Sunday October 31. Dinner consists of 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, rolls and apple pie, $15.00 per dinner. For tickets call or text Bob at 508-294-4616. Orders must be placed before October 24th. Pick up time is 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Thank you for your support!

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scouting Around SAVE THE DATE!

Scouting for Food Saturday, November 6th

All food donations will stay in Seekonk and benefit the clients at Doorways Food Pantry. We are happy to be able to continue this tradition especially this year when we know the need is so great.

Please leave non-perishable food donations near your mailbox, or the end of your driveway, before 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 6th. Scouts will collect donations and bring them to Doorways throughout the morning.

Thank you for your generous support!

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Marks the 100th Anniversary of Camp Hoffman with Activity-Packed Centennial Celebration

On September 25, 2021, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England will be celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Camp Hoffman with an activity-packed Centennial Celebration. Current Girl Scouts, friends, family, and alums are all invited to join us for a day of fun camp activities, including hiking, archery, rock wall, arts and crafts, outdoor skills challenges, visiting program partners, museum tours, song workshops, tie dye, campfires and s’mores, and much more.

For more than a century, camping has been a cornerstone of the Girl Scout experience, and Camp Hoffman is one of the oldest Girl Scout camps in the country. Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England remains committed to ensuring that girls have opportunities to take part in everything camp has to offer in a safe and nurturing space. This special place has brought girls together to learn new skills, to make new friends, to sing, and to cherish this community bound by the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law over ten decades.

“We are so excited about the centennial celebration of this very special outdoor space for Girl Scouts! It’s pretty incredible to imagine 100 years of girls exploring their independence, seeking challenges and finding the courage to take risks that expand their confidence. Camp Hoffman is also where girls learn the importance of protecting our environment because they have experienced the beauty, joy and renewal of time outdoors. We are proud that we have been able to offer engaging, exciting, and priceless experiences here at Camp Hoffman, one of the oldest continually operating camps in the country today,” said President, CEO, Pam Hyland.

The Camp Hoffman Centennial Celebration will be held at Camp Hoffman, 2850 Ministerial Road, West Kingston, RI from 9:30 AM6:00 PM. The event is rain or shine, and general admission tickets will be sold for $5 at the gate. Attendees should bring a picnic lunch, snacks, and plenty of water, as well as facemasks and money for the Camp Trading Post and yummy treats. For more information, visit gssne.org/camphoffmancentennial.

About Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent girl leadership organization where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, in partnership with 2,000 adult volunteers, serves over 4,800 girls from Rhode Island, thirteen communities in southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, CT. For additional information, please visit www.gssne.org, follow @gssne on Instagram, follow @GirlScoutsofSNE on Twitter, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GSSNE.

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FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Inexpensive Home Maintenance Projects To Do This Weekend

(BPT) - Home maintenance. The very words might evoke thoughts of an entire weekend spent laboring at home instead of relaxing in it, but that doesn't always have to be the case.

"Not every home maintenance project has to be a large undertaking or one that takes up all of your free time," said Christopher O'Rourke, Mercury Insurance vice president of property claims.

"There are small weekend projects that can save you time, worry and money in the long run."

Here are six home maintenance projects you can do this weekend that will save you the headache of costly repairs later on.

Clean Refrigerator Coils

To keep your refrigerator properly working, it's best to clean the coolant coils every six months.

Coolant coils, which can be located on the back or bottom of the refrigerator, keep warm air out. When the coils are covered with dust, dirt or hair they aren't able to release heat efficiently. In turn, the coils work harder and longer, using more energy and shortening the life of the appliance. This might end up costing you more in the form of a higher energy bill or purchase of a new refrigerator. continued on next page...

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Clean your refrigerator coils with a vacuum and coil cleaning brush. Coil cleaning brushes can be found at appliance stores or online for $10 or less.

Check Caulking

Caulking is customary around wet areas like bathtubs and sinks to keep water from seeping into the wall, but it is also used around windows and doors to prevent air from escaping.

Check for significant air temperature differences near windows and walls and use a digital thermometer to verify air leaks. Make sure to also check areas where vents and plumbing fixtures meet the outside wall.

Old caulking can dry out and crack, making it vulnerable to air and water leaks. If you notice dry or cracked caulking, remove as much of it as possible and reseal. Caulking gun sets that include the sealant, scraping and smoothing tool can begin at $35 and be found online or at your local hardware store.

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IMPROVEMENT Examine the Roof

The first step of roof inspection is to check the inside of your home. Look for damp spots or water stains on the ceiling or for cracked plaster along the wall. These can be signs of water damage.

At ground level do a visual examination of your roof's exterior for any cracked or missing shingles. Notice if you have to trim back tree branches that may make contact as they can damage your roof's exterior. If you suspect any type of damage, contact an experienced roofer who can perform a thorough inspection.

Clean the Gutters

Gutters are necessary to direct water away from your home's foundation. Their exposure to the elements means that they need to be cleaned and inspected regularly. While cleaning out dirt and leaves, make sure the gutters are securely attached to your house.

The weight of heavy snowfall, rain and dirt can cause gutters to loosen and pull away from the home.

"Gutters that are free of dirt and debris will keep rain from running down the sides of your home and coming in through the foundation," said O'Rourke. "Routine maintenance means lower homeowner costs by addressing small issues before they become problematic."

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Chimneys should be cleaned once a year, especially before the first fire of the season. Check the inside of the chimney to make sure it is clear of any debris or small animals nesting as these types of blockages could cause a fire. Thoroughly clear away ash or soot around the chimney before the cold weather starts.

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ATTENTION MASS RESIDENTS

Joseph E. Paiva - General Manager

Install a Programmable Thermostat

Programmable thermostats are both a money and energy saver. They allow you to set a comfortable temperature when you're home and can be scheduled to lower the temperature while you're away, helping you save money by cutting down energy usage.

"Programmable thermostats allow homeowners to set the heating and cooling of their home to their schedule," said O'Rourke.

"It's one less thing for homeowners to worry about and they are fairly easy to install."

Your home is not only your sanctuary, it's your commitment. Assessing your homeowners' coverage and understanding your policy is a simple household task you can accomplish this weekend and one that can save you money.

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People In The News Angela Rose Awarded Massachusetts Call Volunteer Fire Association Robert J. Hindley Memorial Scholarship

Angela Rose was awarded the Massachusetts Call Volunteer Fire Association Robert J. Hindley Memorial Scholarship In August.

Presenting the check is MCVFA Region 1 Vice-President Chris Hajder. Each year five recipients are chosen by committee and awarded to one from each of the five regions state-wide to students furthering their education at the college level.

Robert J. Hindley was a 29 year member of the Woods Hole Fire Department and a Charter Member of MCVFA. He was one of Woods Hole’s first Emergency Medical Technicians and the first to advance to the level of Paramedic. Bob passed away on January 2, 1992 while still active with his department and MCVFA. A committee was formed within MCVFA in 1996 and came up with criteria and guidelines for the scholarship. In 1997 at the April State Meeting the final draft was approved and voted upon. The application period is January 1 to May 15 annually.

Angela will be attending Bristol Community College to study psychology and will later attend Bridgewater University to earn a degree in Criminal Psychology.

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Club News & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rehoboth Garden Club News

The October meeting of the Rehoboth Garden Club will feature Sharon D’Amore, “The Garlic Mistress”. She has been growing gourmet garlic in her home garden for many years. Sharon will speak about the different varieties she grows and sells, as well as planting and harvesting techniques and timing. The public is invited to this free presentation. It will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 12:30 PM at Brilliant Dahlia Flower Farm, 14 Chestnut Street in Rehoboth. Please bring your own chair.

Our 2nd Annual Holiday Wreath Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 27, 2021 outside the Blanding Library from 10AM-1PM. Beautiful live wreaths, swags, and centerpieces made by our talented members will be for sale. All proceeds will help fund our Scholarship, Civic, and Education Programs. This fundraiser is especially important since we were not able to hold our Annual Plant Sale in May. We hope to see you there!

New members are always welcome! Please contact Judy at 508-567-5276 for club information.

East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club To Host Comedy Fundraiser All proceeds benefit educational scholarships for local students

The Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk will host a comedy fundraiser on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 3200 Pawtucket Avenue in Riverside. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:00 p.m.

All prceeds will benefit the Rotary club’s annual scholarship program for local students from East Providence High School, St. Mary’s Academy/Bay View, East Providence Career and Technical Academy, and Seekonk High School pursuing higher education.

The 18+ event will feature performances by several of New England’s best comedians provided by Funny4Funds. Other fundraising opportunities for the Club’s educational cause include proceeds from raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing and auctions. The cost of admission is $25 per person. Cash bar and additional food items will be available for purchase. Attendees may bring their own snacks.

A prize will be awarded for the best decorated Halloween table.

The event is open to individuals, businesses and organizations who wish to sponsor the cause. For tickets, to donate, or to sponsor the event, please visit funny4funds.com/events or contact Lori DiPersio at (401) 578-5317 or ldipersio24@gmail.com.

Seekonk American Legion News Psychic Fair on Sunday, October 10th

The American Legion Auxiliary will be holding a Psychic Fair on Sunday, October 10th. Admission is free. 15-minute readings are $20.00 each. There will also be several Vendors. The hours are from 10 am to 3 pm. The Psychic Fair will take place at the Seekonk American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community and children. For more information, please call 508-336-9822 or send email to auxiliary311@yahoo.com.

Scheduled to participate at this event are Dawn Lorraine – Medium and Intuitive Card Reader, Debbie Matthews - Spiritual Psychic Medium/Crystal Reader, Karen Rando - Psychic Medium/ Animal Communicator, Anita Wakim – Intuitive Reader and Healer

October 2021 The Reporter using the unique OH card deck, Astrid – Akashic Records Reader, Georgette Biscari – Certificated Spirit/Psychic Medium over 30 years, Diana – Psychic Readings, Carmela – Love Specialist, Kathy Costa – Medium and Card Reader.

Annual Turkey Raffle

Seekonk American Legion Post 311 Friday, November 19th

American Legion Post 311 is having their Annual Turkey Raffle on Friday, November 19th at the Post Home, 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. Raffle starts at 7:00 pm for 30 turkey baskets that include vegetables and all the fixings. Turkey Baskets raffled every 10 minutes. Admission is free. Please call Post at 508-336-9822 for information or directions.

Events at the Seekonk American Legion Post 311 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771, 508-336-9822

Football Season

Come and enjoy Sunday football at the Seekonk American Legion.

Psychic Fair

The American Legion Auxiliary Psychic Fair on Sunday, 10/10 from 10 am – 3 pm. $20.00 for a 15-minute Reading.

Monthly 50/50 Raffle

The Sons of the American Legion has a monthly 50/50 raffle to benefit the annual Children’s Christmas Party. Drawing is at 3 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Raffle tickets available downstairs at the Post.

Annual Turkey Raffle

Annual Turkey Raffle will be on Friday, 11/19 at 7 pm.

Paint Party

To benefit “Service Dogs for Veterans” on Sunday, 12/5. Preregistration is required by 11/12.

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Newly Renovated, 200-person capacity Contact Bob Reed for Information at 508-336-9822

Seekonk Knights of Columbus Flea Market / Craft Fair 532 Arcade Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771 Saturday, October 16, 2021 10 AM -2 PM

30 Vendors offering a great selection of items, including Paintings, Sculptures, Decoys, Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Books, Knitted Apparel, Macramé, Pet Apparel, Seasonal items, and much more See us on Facebook Rain date: Sunday, October 17, 2021 – 10 AM – 2 PM

Rehoboth Anawan Lions Pasta Dinner Fundraiser During the month of October, the Lions will be having another drive-by Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday October 21 at the American Legion; 84 Bay State Road.

Tickets are $12.00 pp. Pick up time is 5:00 – 6:00 pm. The dinners will be brought out to your car by our smiling ladies Please call Jeanne Noons @508-942-4903, Lisa Halajko @ 774-991-0052 or any Anawan Lions member. Just imagine, a night off from cooking!! Please consider supporting us for this Fundraiser.

Thank you, the Rehoboth Anawan Lions.

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Harmony Heritage Resumes In-Person Rehearsals

Harmony Heritage women’s a cappella chorus has resumed in-person rehearsals 7:00 PM – 9:00 pm on Tuesdays at a new location at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Harmony Heritage chorus is an award-winning chapter of Harmony, Inc. and performs under the direction of Bob O’Connell, an accomplished director, performer, arranger and musician. Harmony Heritage primarily sings in the barbershop harmony style, which traces its musical roots back to the turn of the 20th century. Today, barbershop harmony singers not only celebrate the classics, but also put their own spin on contemporary songs as well.

If you would like more information about our chorus, please email Barbara-Ann MacIntosh or call her at 401-560-0073 or, if you would like to join us online and see what it’s all about, contact Camilla Streeter for the Zoom link.

For the safety of everyone, we follow state and CDC current recommended guidelines. Singing indoors is well-documented to be a “super-spreader” event, so at this time we are only welcoming vaccinated visitors. Our rehearsal space is large enough to allow for comfortable social distancing by each participant. For the foreseeable future, to enhance our mutual safety, we are wearing singer’s masks while in the church building.

Discussion Group Seeks New Members

Meet monthly to share thoughts and idea surrounding an article in The American Scholar magazine.

Please contact Kay at 508-252-5935.

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Rehoboth Lions Golf Tournament is BACK!

We took a “mulligan” for the 2020 golf tournament, but we are back for 2021. This will be the 32nd annual tournament with all proceeds going to Massachusetts Lions Eye Research. This year’s tournament will be on Saturday, October 23 at Swansea CC. It will be an 11AM shotgun start with a “Bramble” format. In this format you take the best drive of your foursome then every player plays their own ball to the end of the hold. Best wo scores on each hole are counted. Lots of cash prizes, a hole in one car, special cash drawing, and a super BarBQ pork and chicken dinner to conclude.

Contact information, Bill Cute (508-252-9435) Ray Medeiros (508496-0171), Mike Ursillo (508-252-3119), Ray Olivier (508-493-2796), or Arthur Almeida ( 508 212 4697.)

The upcoming Rehoboth Lions golf tournament will be held at Swansea CC in late October. We certainly hope that issues with the COVID virus will have lessened by then, but we are definitely prepared for any eventuality. After play has completed our wonderful pulled pork and chicken BarBQ will be served outdoors in a covered facility. In addition, we are limiting our tournament to no more than 18 foursomes which will allow each group to have plenty of room in the dining area, and which will allow for play to move along in a speedier way. The usual format of having raffle prizes at the conclusion will not be taking place. There will be a few premium silent auction golf foursomes offered. The only raffle will be a 50/50 raffle with cash prizes. All of this will be in addition to prizes for our top four teams, long drive, closest to the pin, and putting contest.

We are looking froward to a fantastic day of golf and to making a great contribution to Massachusetts Lions Eye Research.

Signup forms are available from Mike Ursillo (508-252-3119), Bill Cute (508-252-9435), Ray Olivier (508-493-2796), Arthur Almeida ( 508 212 4697 or Ray Medeiros (508-496-0171) or email medeirr@ comcast.net. Or you can download a form at Rehoboth Reporter Online. Or www.RehobothLions.org

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Rehoboth Ramblings

by Leslie Patterson

Thoughts in the City by the Sea

Newport, the City by the Sea, is still drawing lots of visitors this fall. You could see license plates from all over the country in the parking lot at The Breakers in late September. When I finally got a look at new Welcome Center at The Breakers, I couldn’t understand what all the fuss had been about before it was built.

Some of the old guard in Newport had been up in arms about how it would ruin the property. Yet it seemed to me nicely designed in a somewhat Art Nouveau style. It includes a nice café and brand new restrooms. The Welcome Center cost five and a half million so it should be nice.

I’m of two minds about the Newport mansions. They are fun to tour and a perfect place to take visitors to our area. Yet I always feel that these monuments to conspicuous consumption shouldn’t have been built in the first place, or at least not with such an over-the-top extravagance (“summer cottages” indeed!). The robber barons of

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Not that the Preservation Society of Newport County is candid enough to refer to the mansions’ original owners as robber barons.

They are always somewhat reverential when referring to these 19th century plutocrats. It surprises me to see how many of these imposing mini-castles on Bellevue and Ocean Drive are still privately owned today. Clarendon Court, the notorious von Bulow estate, just sold for over 30 million.

I’m eager to read the new book by Anderson Cooper about his family history, a book simply called “Vanderbilt.” His mother Gloria was one of those objecting to the new visitors’ center at the Breakers, shortly before she died at age 95 a couple of years ago.

She certainly had an interesting, if often troubled life. I imagine Mr. Cooper doesn’t care too much one way or the other about a visitors’ center at the former ancestral abode. He’s got enough to keep him busy.

We had tickets for the grounds at three locations, starting with Green Animals in Portsmouth. We enjoyed a temporary sculpture exhibit in the garden there, but thought that the topiary itself was looking a little bare. It was fun to sit on the porch and look at the lovely view of the bay. We wondered if 100 years from now tourists will be visiting the former palatial home of Bill Gates outside Seattle.

Or maybe there will be a flight museum dedicated to the rocket ships of today’s billionaires. Any super-rich person can have several homes, a yacht or two, and a private jet. You have to attempt space travel to get really noticed these days.

Don’t get me started on billionaires, especially on the subject of Mr. Bezos, his rocket, and his company. If you are one of the richest men in the world, could you not afford to pay your lowly workers more? And on a more trivial note, do you need to charge Amazon Prime members extra to stream some of the movies on your service? Do you really need my extra $4 when I want to view an 80-year-old movie? At this point, I usually try to get the DVD from the library instead, out of pique.

The streaming business is sort of the Wild West of TV entertainment these days.

Every time I pick up the Roku remote there is yet another service available. How many of these do you want to subscribe to anyway?

And why is the one show you want to watch only on one of the services you don’t have?

No, I don’t want to be constantly signing up for a free trial and then having to cancel.

But getting back to Newport, the historic Ocean Drive around the shoreline to Brenton Point State Park is one of the most picturesque and enjoyable drives in Rhode Island.

But as for the mansions themselves, I would prefer something a little more cozy myself.

Bellevue Avenue is the ultimate symbol of another old saying, “It’s a nice place to visit but I wouldn’t want to live there.”

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66 percent of students ages 16 through 19 have received at least one vaccine dose.

“Depending on what happens in these next few weeks with the trajectory of the virus and the data, I also think it is possible for the mask mandate to be expanded past November 1,” Drolet added.

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About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2022 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

“These Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource.

Recognizing their accomplishments as well as the key role their school plays in their academic development is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

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The Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District announced at a school committee meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 that they have received a donation of $100,000 from the Terry Family.

Janice Terry is a Dighton Rehoboth School Committee member whose daughter Lisa attended Dighton Rehoboth Schools before working in the mail delivery department at Bristol County Savings Bank in Taunton. Lisa, an adult with disabilities, successfully held this position for 25 years and contributed a great deal to the community.

Supt. Dr. Anthony C. Azar said, “On behalf of the school district we are extremely appreciative of this incredible tribute to a beautiful person who epitomized everything wonderful about life.” Mr. and Mrs. Terry also indicated that they are grateful for all the special education teachers in the Dighton Rehoboth School District who helped to prepare Lisa for her career at Bristol County Savings Bank.

When Lisa passed away in August, 2021, the Terry family wished to honor her legacy with a donation for the purpose of continuing to help others with disabilities.

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District Special Education Director, Kristin Donahue, is working closely with the Terry family to

October 2021 honor Lisa’s legacy and support the special education programs.

Supt. Azar continued, “The Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District is extremely grateful for the generous donation from the Terry Family on behalf of their cherished daughter, Lisa.”

Guidance on Covid Testing

By Joe Siegel The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District has sent out guidelines to parents regarding what actions they should take if their child tests positive for Covid-19.

In a September 21 letter, D-R Superintendent Anthony Azar outlined the challenges the district faces due to the ongoing pandemic. “As we navigate these early school days, we must continue to monitor and respond to current health conditions,” Azar said.

“Utilizing health and safety protocols to ensure students can stay in school learning and connected to others is critical for a productive year. With the appropriate health and safety measures in place, we can successfully address learning and provide appropriate social emotional support to students.” Azar noted in order for the district “to facilitate our ability to screen your child/student for COVID 19 should your child present with symptomatic concerns, parental permission needs to be on file.”

There was also a link to a survey. “We are asking you to provide important input regarding the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds,” Azar explained. “The American Rescue Plan was enacted on March 11, 2021 and provides additional funds for school districts to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In order for the district to receive these funds, the district must consult with key stakeholder groups to help us set priorities on how best to utilize these funds.”

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Jeff Riley, the Commissioner for DESE, and Margret Cooke, Acting Commissioner for the DPH, issued a letter to school superintendents on August 13. It reads in part: “The Test and Stay program is a testing initiative intended for asymptomatic close contacts of individuals with confirmed COVID-19. This testing program will allow asymptomatic close contacts to remain in school if they receive an individual rapid antigen test (e.g. BinaxNOW) each school day and test negative, as well as follow other guidelines.”

DRRSD Hires New Business Manager

By Joe Siegel The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee voted last month to hire Robert Baxter to serve as the district’s Business Manager.

Superintendent Anthony Azar introduced Baxter at Tuesday’s meeting. “Rob is still working out a separation with the Warwick School District,” Azar said. “We hope to have that done very soon.

In the meantime, instead of holding us up, Rob is the acting Business Manager as of a few days ago.”

Baxter had served as Director of Finance and Operations for the Warwick school district since last January. He had been placed on administrative leave in July after an investigation was launched due to numerous allegations of procurement, policy, and procedure issues. Baxter’s lawyer, Andrew Sinapi, maintained his client did nothing inappropriate while on the job.

When asked about the controversy, Baxter said the situation in Warwick became tumultuous following the appointment of a new School Superintendent last June.

Paul Kitchen, who had served as Business Manager for the district for the last two years, resigned in July.

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Retired Palmer River School Employees September Breakfast

The retirees of Palmer River School met once again for the opening of school. The group started doing this twenty years ago.

Last year, due to Covid, they sat in a socially distanced circle on Redway Plain and brought their own lunches. This year, thanks to the wonderful folks at Vino’s, they were able to meet as a group indoors. Vino’s opened early so the retirees could socially distance indoors and enjoy getting together.

The retirees group started with one Janice and three Carols who retired together. It is open to all retired staff members of the school: teachers, aides, janitors, secretaries, administrators and consultants. The group tries to get together monthly but the Back to School in September and Holiday luncheon in December are definitely the most popular. If you worked at The Palmer River School and would like to join the group (and get the monthly newsletter), please contact Janice Rogala at janiceruth17@yahoo.com.

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Meet Beckwith Middle School’s Frederick Randall

By Joe Siegel Frederick Randall is settling in as Principal of Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School. Randall was born in Baltimore, Maryland but grew up in the town of Wayland, Massachusetts. He attended Allegheny College in Frederick Randall Pennsylvania, where he studied political science and history. At the time, education wasn’t a career he was considering.

Randall had two brothers who were much younger than him. When he graduated from college, he ended up coaching youth football. “I kind of got recruited,” Randall recalled. “I love the game. I just fell in love working with the kids. That changed my life.”

Randall worked at before and afterschool programs, before becoming a special education teaching assistant and later a middle school social studies teacher.

Randall later earned his certification as an administrator. He was a Principal of DoverSherbourne Middle School and then worked at two urban charter schools.

Before coming to Rehoboth, Randall was Principal of the Sizer School in Fitchburg.

Working at Beckwith appealed to Randall because of its close proximity to Holliston, where he and his family reside.

Randall started at Beckwith on August 30. “It’s been very positive,” Randall said.

“I love the kids. I think they’re fantastic.

Very supportive and involved parents and the staff, we’re really blessed here to have highly experienced teachers. They’ve been wonderful resources to me.”

Randall is in the midst of his own learning process, gathering information as a way to better serve the students. “I’ve put out a few surveys to staff and also to families to gather their impressions on strengths and their ideas for growth for Beckwith,” Randall added. “I’m looking to form strong relationships because I think that’s really the key to being a good leader.”

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BoxTops for Education

Thank you so much for your continued support of the BoxTops for Education program at Beckwith Middle School.

The Box Tops For Education program is almost entirely digital now. Clippable Box Tops are rapidly becoming a thing of the past but we will still take them, so please continue to send them in. Please consider downloading the Box Tops app on your smartphone. By scanning your receipt you

may earn money for our school, and you will also find that there are many new special promotions to earn an even bigger reward for Beckwith.

There are many resources available to help you to adjust to the newly revamped Box Tops program. A basic overview of the program explains how the new Box Tops program works. The BFTE Family Letter explains the changes in the Box Tops program.

All the latest Box Tops offers and program news is in one fun, at-a-glance digital flyer.

There is a complete list of eligible products and brands that participate in the program, and many, many videos to demonstrate how to scan a receipt through the app. We truly hope you will check out the new version of the Box Tops program to support Beckwith Middle School. When you enroll, it may ask for an optional referral code. If you use this code, you will earn 20 bonus Box Tops and an additional 20 Box Tops will be credited directly to the Beckwith account. That’s $4 given to our school just for registering for the program, using our referral code, and scanning your first receipt! Winning! The referral code is MSD08FO7. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Mitnik at cmitnik@drregional.org. Thank you for your support!

Rehoboth PTSA

Please consider joining the Rehoboth PTSA whose hard work and fund raising benefits the children of both Beckwith Middle School and Palmer River Elementary School.

We are including a link to their website where you can learn how to become involved.

Principal’s Message

Dear Beckwith Middle School Parents/ Guardians: I would like to thank you all again for your support and collaboration in working with us to open school safely and successfully!

A key responsibility and challenge of being a new school leader is to find timely ways to survey the learning community about a school’s strengths and growth opportunities at the same time you are working to keep operations up and running smoothly.

One way leaders manage this challenge is to develop and schedule “Entry Plan” activities to make sure they create time

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and avenues to collect feedback, gather information and build relationships. With that in mind, I am sending this Google form of “Entry Plan Questions” to all Beckwith Parents/Guardians. I ask that you consider completing this survey by October 15, 2021.

Faculty members are also in the process of completing an “Entry Plan” survey for me as well.

I am finalizing a Beckwith student survey, which I will work on with staff to find the best way for students to complete it for me without missing any valuable class time.

It is my goal to share with the school community, probably at some point in January or February, 2022, any patterns or trends that I learn to help guide our future work together.

I want you to know that you are welcome to contact me to set up a personal meeting time. I am open to meeting in person, virtually, or by phone call.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or would like further information.

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The public is invited to judge the finalists in the Library’s nature photography contest.

These finalists were chosen by our panel of guest judges in three categories: children, teen and adult. Judging is online at seekonkpl.org/photo or in person at the Library starting October 1. For information, visit seekonkpl.org, email agreil@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

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It’s getting spooky out there! Celebrate the Halloween season with this cute and easy craft. We’ll get out our glue guns, paint and other supplies and capture a little ghost to add to seasonal décor at home. Please register in advance. For information, visit seekonkpl. org, email agreil@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

America’s News and Heritage Hub: A Virtual Introduction

Did you know that you can setup an alert for articles in America’s News to receive an email anytime your name appears in print news? Or that you can save, organize, and share notices found in Heritage Hub from a personal folder? Join us for America’s News and Heritage Hub: A Virtual Introduction on Wednesday, October 13 at 6 PM to learn about these features and more. America’s News and Heritage Hub are two new online newspaper collections available online from library’s website, seekonkpl.org, FREE with your Seekonk Library card. This program will be held in Zoom; Register online at www.seekonkpl.org/ events to receive the login information to attend. For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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Do you have questions about using your smartphone or tablet?

Join us for Tech Help Hour on Tuesday, October 19 at 2 PM in the library’s Large Meeting Room. The goal of these sessions is to help each other learn to use this new technology. There is no set agenda; bring your device to share questions and answers, favorite tips and tools. Space is limited; registration is required to receive program updates. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/ events. For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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When getting to know Seekonk history, it doesn’t take long before you find yourself crossing current state lines. Join us on Saturday, October 23 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM to learn the unique interstate history of this historical property you may pass by every day! This program will take place at Hunt House Museum, 65 Hunts Mill Road, Rumford, RI 02916. Space is limited; pre-registration with a SAILS library card is required. A minimum registration of six participants is required for this program to be held. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events. For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Nonfiction Book Club: Killers of the Flower Moon

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Join us for a lively discussion of Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann on Tuesday,

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www.seekonkpl.org • library@seekonkpl.org October 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm. The title is available digitally as an audiobook and ebook through Libby, or you may place a hold and pick up a print copy at the library.

Virtual Adult Workshop: Lotus Flower Lantern Saturday, October 30 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM

A member of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project will show you step by step how to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames. After making a traditional Korean lotus lantern, you will enjoy “Korea Today,” a brief documentary about Korean culture and history. This program will be presented through Zoom and materials will be provided for pickup before the workshop. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/ events to receive the login information. Space is limited; registration with a SAILS library card is required.

FREE Adults Wool Jewelry Workshop

Often when we consider materials for making jewelry, we think of metals and glass. Join us on Thursday, November 4 at 6 PM. In this class we will use basic knitting techniques as well as wet and needle felting with wool to create unique and personal beads and chains. Explore and experiment with fiber while designing and creating wearable art; no knitting or crochet experience needed!

Materials will be provided. Space is limited; pre-registration with a SAILS library card is required. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events. For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Free Self-Care Workshop

We hear and talk about the benefits of self-care, but when was the last time we practiced it? Join us for Create Your Happy Place: A Self Care Workshop on Saturday, October 16 from 10 AM - noon.

In this program you will enjoy a lively presentation filled with positivity to express the importance of creating our happy place and self-care. To support and motivate these practices at home, you will create a notebook style journal that encourages positive selfcare through a creative outlet. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/ events. For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Nature Photo Contest Reception Tuesday, November 9 at 6:00 PM

Celebrate the winners of our nature photo contest at this casual reception. Take a look at the outstanding work depicting Seekonk’s beautiful natural spaces and get to know more about the Seekonk Land Trust’s important work. Light refreshments will be served. Please register in advance. For information, visit seekonkpl.org, email agreil@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

Share Your Halloween Candy & Thanks with Operation Gratitude

Help Operation Gratitude give a sweet thank you to deployed troops, local military units, veterans, and first responders. Drop-off your excess Halloween candy donation at Seekonk Public Library Monday, November 1 through Friday, November 5 for collection.

No donations can be taken after November 5. Individually wrapped, fun- or bite-sized candy is accepted. Please note: powdered candy, unwrapped, and homemade items WILL NOT be accepted. For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Free Photography Series for Adults

Is your fancy manual digital camera or DSLR gathering dust while you rely on your phone for pictures? Dust off those cameras and come learn how to use them on Wednesdays, November 3

and 10 at 6 PM! In this two-part series you will be introduced to the Exposure Triangle, the three ways cameras capture light, as well as some basic editing techniques. Space is limited; pre-registration with a SAILS library card is required. Register in the Events Calendar at www.seekonkpl.org/events. For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

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October Children’s Activities STORYTIMES

Babies & Books: Mondays, October 18, 25 at 10 AM

Join Miss Sharon for a weekly storytime that includes a book or two followed by music, fingerplays, movement and yes, even bubbles! Ages birth through 2. Siblings welcome! No registration required, just drop by...and please bring something to sit on.Please bring your library card and we’ll visit the children’s room after storytime to check out some books! Held outdoors in Seekonk Meadows, weather permitting.

Indoors if raining.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime: Wed, October 13, 20 at 2 PM

Join Miss Sandie for a weekly storytime suited for children ages 2-5. We'll be reading stories, being silly, and having a great time!

Younger siblings are always welcome!

Sessions may have take home projects, crafts, or handouts. No registration required, drop by. Please bring your library card and we’ll visit the children’s room after storytime to check out some books! Storytimes will be held outdoors in the Seekonk Meadows weather permitting. Indoors if raining.

Halloween Storytime: Wed, October 27 at 2 PM

Join Ms Sandie AND Ms Sharon for a not so spooky Halloween storytime suited for children ages 2-5. We'll be reading stories, being silly, and having a great time!

Children are invited to wear their costumes, and we'll even do a little "Trick or Treating"!

Siblings welcome! We'll make every effort to remain outside, but will move the event inside should the weather not cooperate.

Please bring your library card in order to borrow some great books to continue reading stories at home! Registration is required for this special Halloween storytime.

Minecraft Education Edition Club Tuesdays, Oct 12, 19, 26 at 6:30 PM

Children in grades 1 & 2 are invited to join Ms. Sandie on a 4 week long Minecraft

adventure! No prior Minecraft experience necessary to participate but it is helpful! This is a live, program via Zoom while simultaneously meeting in Minecraft. Students will need access to their own device compatible with Minecraft Education Edition. Minecraft licenses are provided to each student for the duration of the program. Note: This is a different version of Minecraft than what is commercially available.

Sensory Friendly Family Movie Saturday, October 9, 11AM-1PM

The event will include sensory-friendly features such as lights up, sound down, relaxed rules, and subtitles. Everyone is invited to this all-inclusive, welcoming, movie event. See the library’s calendar of events at seekonkpl.org for the exact title (but it is a new dvd release movie with LeBron James!)

Please feel free to bring your own fidgets, comfort items, and snacks. Social story (with photos) available upon request, email us at childrens@seekonkpl.org for more details.

Rated PG, run time 1 hour 55 minutes.

Halloween Mask Making

Mons October 18 & 25, 4-5:30PM

Just in time for Halloween, artist and RISD instructor Cheryl Adams joins us for a two session mask making class for children grades 1-5. Humans have been using masks for protection, storytelling, rituals, disguise, and many other practical and creative reasons for centuries! In this class we will explore the many uses of masks and make your own using a variety of materials.

Registration and a commitment to both sessions is required. Minimum 8 children needed for the program to be held.

Made By Me: Homemade Chili Wednesday, October 20 at 5 PM

Let's make dinner! During this LIVE, 1 hour ZOOM class children ages 8 + will prepare a delicious recipe then serve it to their family for dinner! October's recipe is

homemade chili - perfect for a fall night!

Class will include knife skills and various cooking methods.The program will be taught by Heather Dupee, chef and owner of Made By Me Cooking School in Warren, RI. The Zoom link will be emailed to participants 1 hour before the program's start time.

Registration required.

Drive-Up Movie

Thursday, October 21 arrive by 6PM

Enjoy a classic, family friendly, Halloween movie right from the comfort of your car! Costumes are encouraged! Registration starts October 1 and is required. Registrants must be in a parking spot by 6:00 PM. Registration is limited to one car per registration and is not transferable. See website for exact title. Rated PG; 1 hour 36 minutes

Highlighted Children’s Service

TumbleBooks: Interactive books and activities with something for every age child - picture books, read alongs, education videos, graphic novels, games and more. No app needed, nothing to download, no borrowing. Just click and read. Visit seekonkpl. org and scroll to bottom of homepage for link. Need assistance? Stop in or email the Youth Services Librarians at childrens@ seekonkpl.org or call (508) 336-8230 x56140

October Teen Activities

Students entering grades 6-12 can participate in free activities after school:

*Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, October 14 at 4 PM

TAB is for teens who want to volunteer at the library on a regular basis. We have a snack and a game and then get down to business planning upcoming activities. An application for is on our website: seekonkpl. org/teens

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Thursday, October 21 at 3:00 PM

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Drop in after school to check out our portable maker space. We have art supplies, science activities, building toys and more for you to create.

*Japanese Cooking Class: Onigiri Thurs, October 28, 2021 at 3:00 PM

You can make tasty rice balls with help from the Japan Society of Boston. *RSVP online to reserve a space in this program. For information, visit seekonkpl. org/teens, email teens@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

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News and Notes from Blanding Library

By Leslie Patterson

Book Sale Sat. Oct. 9

Come to the Blanding Library on Sat. Oct. 9 for a one-day used book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Blanding Library, is open to all and will offer a wide variety of books, hardcover and paperback, fiction and non-fiction, as well as children’s books. The sale will take place indoors at Goff Hall and masks are required for all. We hope to see you there!

FRIENDS ANNUAL MEETING: The Friends of the Blanding Library will hold their annual meeting on Tues. Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the library. All members of this volunteer organization are invited to attend; new members are always welcome.

The Blanding is now requiring all patrons to wear masks while in the building. If you forget, there is a supply at the front desk. If you don’t want to wear a mask or come into the building, the library staff can deliver library materials to them curbside. WiFi is available outside the building without a password.

Ancestry.com at Library

Just a reminder that the Blanding has a new resource available to our patrons. Now you can access the popular genealogy website Ancestry.com from inside the library. The Blanding is now subscribing to Ancestry-Library Edition, so people can search the Ancestry databases while at the library. Remote access to Ancestry.com also allows library patrons access to the site from home or elsewhere; this remote access service is available through the end of the year. You will need to use your SAILS library card. If you do not already have one, it is easy to sign up for a free library card at the Blanding. For more information stop by the front desk or call 508-252-4236. The website for Ancestry.com is https://ancestrylibrary.proquest.com.

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Now that it’s autumn, the new Story Walk, sponsored by the Friends of the Blanding, has arrived in the library’s front garden.

It features author Helen Cooper’s book called “Pumpkin Soup”.

Visitors may walk their way through this delightful story of friendship and sharing. As they finish the story, there will be an offer to pick up a Take & Make scarecrow craft at the library’s front desk. Young patrons will be able to visit our indoor paper pumpkin patch in our children’s library, where they may add their name and title of a favorite book to the display.

Miss Joyce and Miss Cathy will continue to hold Stories on the Lawn. Children and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for a fun interactive program featuring books, music, games and more. This is targeted for children through age 4 but siblings are welcome too. Please register in advance. Plans are for being outdoors when weather permits; indoors if need be. Be prepared for either. Check our website calendar for exact dates and times.

Miss Joyce will continue her virtual Story Adventure. Be sure to see where she takes us next! Westborough Public Library is sharing a Discovery STEM program to be held (via Zoom) Tuesday Sept.

28 from 4 - 4:45pm, called “NASA’s Artemis Program -- Our Return to the Moon.” This program is for children currently in grades 3 to 5 and registration is required. Blanding Library will post this event on our Facebook page and website. Click on their posting for details. Thank you Westborough Public Library for inviting us, too.

“Chalk the Walk” continues in October. Stop by the desk at the Blanding for colored chalk so you can leave your original artwork on a square of the front walk for all to enjoy.

The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., is open Mon. through Thurs. from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Monday, Oct. 11. For the latest library news, check out programs and events on the Blanding’s website at www.blandinglibrary.net or look for us on Facebook. Phone: 508-252-4236.

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The co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Financial Services, Representative James Murphy (D-Weymouth) and Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), are co-chairing the special commission, which will also include representatives from the Division of Insurance and the Attorney General’s office, as well as a member representing a vocational-technical school or program who will be appointed by Governor Baker. Additional commission members will be selected by the Automobile Insurers Bureau of Massachusetts; the Alliance of Automotive Service Carpeting • Linoleum Providers of Massachusetts, Inc.; and the Massachusetts State Ceramic Tile • Laminate Floors Automobile Dealers Association, Inc. The commission is scheduled to file a report of its findings, Prefinished Hardwood including any legislative or regulatory recommendations, by DePorcelain Tile • Custom Work cember 31.

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SPORTS NEWS Layla Perry of Rehoboth Wins at National Tennis Tournament

positions to attend in person. If anyone has any questions about position responsibilities please email president@rybsaonline.com.

All positions are annual so all elected positions will be up for votes on Tuesday October 12th. You can see a full listing below.

Thanks and we hope to see much of our league community on October 12th!

RYBSA Board of Directors

Elected positions: a. President b. VP of Operations c. VP of Finance d. Secretary e. VP Majors/AAA f. VP AA/A/TBall g. VP Senior Softball h. VP Junior Softball i. VP Maintenance j. VP of Sponsorships/ Fundraising k. Registrar/Website Admin l. VP for Field rentals

Azar Captures Top Score in Seekonk Junior Golf League

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Rehoboth resident, Donny Azar, recently captured the top scoring honors in the Seekonk Junior Golf League during its 2021 season. The Seekonk Junior Golf League provides an opportunity for area players to develop their love of the game. The SJGL takes place over the course of 8 weeks during the summer at the Swansea Country Club’s Executive Course. The culminating experience for all SJGL participants is an awards banquet in which Azar was recognized as the top scorer. Azar currently attends Bristol-Plymouth Technical School where he participates in their engineering program and their varsity golf and lacrosse teams.

RYBSA Open Meeting

League community, As previously announced, the league’s annual open meeting will be held on Wednesday October 13th at 7:00PM at Hillside Country Club. This is the open business meeting for the league and will include the elections for positions for the 2021-22 season. The success of the year ahead is determined by the volunteers who step forward now to help the league operate for the upcoming season so that kids can have a great experience at the fields. Our current Board has worked diligently to provide a first class field experience for the youth of Rehoboth. We are fortunate to have one of the best complexes in the Southeastern Massachusetts area. We need your help to continue to create memorable experiences year over year!

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Layla Perry (7 yrs. old of Rehoboth) recently won the back draw in the 8-year-old age division at her 1st national tennis tournament at Little MO in the Bronx NY.

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Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

• Our temporary address is 183 Winthrop Street.

• Francis Farm will be our new home. Thank you to the voters at the May Town Meeting. We are not open yet. We are still at 183 Winthrop Street. This purchase opens up more activities & opportunities for our Seniors.

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

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

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

Please Note:

Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, all classes are canceled.

We will resume when possible Thank you for understanding.

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• 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 508252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

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

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• Zumba: Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Cost of $3.00 Donation • Meals on Wheels: Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.

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

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October 2021 Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

Currently those that are receiving their CFC recertifications please contact the office for assistant to ensure you receive the best benefit available. New applications for fuel assistance will begin shortly. This is a wonderful benefit for those who qualify and will be greatly helpful to you and your family..

Senior Citizens Club:

1st Thurs @ 12:30 & 3rd Thurs @ Noon Friends of the Rehoboth Elderly meets at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Veteran’s Information and Benefits:

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How to Choose a Medicare Plan During the Open Enrollment Period

By: The My Medicare Matters Team with edits by Bradley Marshall-SHINE Coordinator for Rehoboth Choosing a Medicare plan is an important, but difficult decision. This choice could determine your health for years to come and save (or cost) you hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs.

However, during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP)/ Annual Election Period (AEP) October 15 through December 7, you can re-evaluate your Medicare Advantage (MA/Part C) and/or a Part D and or your Medigap Plan coverage to make sure you’re enrolled in the plan that fits your needs best. But with so many options it’s hard to figure out: 1.If your current plan is best for you, and 2.How to choose a better plan to fit your needs Using the 4Cs of Medicare – Coverage, Cost, Convenience, and Customer Service you can assess the quality of your current plan and if needed, find a new one that better fits your needs. Here’s what you should consider when switching plans during the OEP/AEP.

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• Was your out-of-pocket cost more expensive than you had planned? Are you visiting the doctor as much as you had anticipated? Or perhaps more frequently than expected, causing more copays and deductibles than you had anticipated? You may want to switch to a more affordable option.

• Did you enter the Part D Coverage Gap (“donut hole”) in 2020?

Convenience

When deciding on the type of coverage you need you should also think about how accessible your physicians need to be. With Original Medicare, you can choose to see any physician who accepts Medicare. This means that you can access major medical centers nationwide. On the other hand, MA plans are more restricted in terms of the provider networks (doctors, hospitals, or pharmacies) they work with, which means you need to see doctors or visit hospitals that are “in-network” with your MA plan to avoid paying higher medical fees.

Before enrolling in a Medicare Part D plan confirm if your local pharmacy is included in their network. Typically these pharmacies will reduce your out-of-pocket cost for prescription drugs. Here are a few things you should consider before choosing a plan: • Do you plan on going a few long trips this year? All plans cover emergency hospital coverage, but if you need routine access to a physician while on vacation you may want to consider a plan that has a flexible network. Will you be able to get your prescriptions easily while away from home? continued on next page...

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Before you begin comparing Medicare plans, you should start by assessing your health needs. Make a list of how many doctors you have, how often you have appointments, and your prescription drug needs. Then, you can begin assessing your coverage options. If you decide to add or switch Medicare Advantage and/ or Part D and/or Medigap there are few things you should consider about coverage: • Has your health status changed within the last year?

• Are the services you need covered under your current plan (treatments, prescriptions, vision coverage, etc.)? Are there other health-related services that you would like covered? Examples might include alternative treatments, personal health devices, transportation or meal assistance?

• Does your current plan or the plans you’re considering cover all the drugs you think you will need in 2022?

• How do the plans rank under the star quality rating system?

Are there any 5-star plans? These 5 stars plans are in Medicare Advantage type and Part D type.

Cost

When you first enrolled in Medicare, you may have picked a plan based on the recommendation of a friend, or assistance from a SHINE office, or just chose a fairly inexpensive plan since the coverage difference between each option seemed nominal. Now as a seasoned Medicare beneficiary there are a few cost considerations you should re-evaluate.

• Are your financial circumstances the same?

• What is the total projected annual and monthly cost with the plan you have vs the plan you’re considering? Have these costs gone up for 2022?

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• Do you have a preferred pharmacy and is it included in the plans you’re considering? Do the costs of your medications change under the different plans based on that pharmacy?

• If you prefer to get your prescription in the mail, do the plans offer mail order delivery? Is the price higher or lower than picking it up at a “brick & mortar” pharmacy?

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• Were you satisfied with the quality of care you desired with your current plan?

• How responsive was your plan with questions or problems you may have had?

• How did your plan help you manage your health care needs (access to primary care, specialist, and prescriptions)?

There are a lot of consideration when choosing a Medicare plan, but using the 4Cs helps you focus on the aspects that are most important. The good news is that you don’t have to search for Medicare plans on your own. Use the CMS: Medicare questionnaire (https://www.medicare.gov/sites/default/files/2018-07/11386_medicare-questions... a Medicare-related inquiry was created to help you figure out your options. You’ll be able to talk to a free licensed benefits advisor to discuss changing Medicare plans and discuss any other questions you may have about Medicare. Or you can contact your local SHINE representive in most Councils on Aging. For Rehoboth residents contact Bradley Marshall – 508-252-3772 – at 183 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth.

Remember that the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP)/ Annual Election Period (AEP) is October 15th – December 7th every year, so research your options and get expert advice before you make a final decision.

Elder Dental Program

Overall good health includes a healthy mouth. Bacteria from the mouth can cause infections in other parts of the body, especially when the immune system is weakened by disease or medical treatments. Taking good care of your mouth is very important.

Gum disease develops when plaque – a sticky film of bacteria – is allowed to build up along and under the gums. People who have health conditions, such as diabetes are also at risk because they are more open to infections and may be less able to fight bacteria that invade the gums. What can you do to reduce your risk? Seeing both your dentist and physician to spot and treat various health conditions relating to gum disease is great first step. Good home care such as brushing and flossing, as well as visiting your dentist regularly are important.

The Elder Dental Program (EDP) is a non- profit, program that provides quality, affordable oral health care to low-income seniors, ages 60 and older, through a group of community dentists who volunteer to provide treatment at reduced, sliding-scale fees. The EDP helps seniors who have incomes that fall at 250% or less of the Federal Poverty Level. Care not covered by the sliding-scale fee schedule is absorbed by the dentist. We find seniors a “dental home” where they can continue to have regular care, as well as emergency dental services, at reduced fees they can afford. For more information about this program contact Chris Weylman at 774-203-1326 or email at Cweylman@ communityvna.com you may also contact Bradley Marshall at 508-252-3772 to also assist with application to this program

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.

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Seekonk Human Services The office will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021

Community Education

Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 11:30am

The town appreciates and understands the importance of being informed. Each month we invite a town Department Head to be a guest speaker and present a free educational workshop in relation to their specific department. It is important to keep up with the latest town scoop! This month on October 20th at 11:30am, we will have Seekonk’s Town Planner, John Aubin. Mr. Aubin will be here to discuss the latest news regarding development in the town. He will be able to answer any questions that anyone may have. Pastry and coffee will be served. Preregistration is required for this activity, please call the office at 508-336-8772 to register.

Let’s Learn Together!

Tues, Oct 26, 2021 at 2:00pm Phone and Tablet Texting Basics

Phone numbers are not just for phone calls. Michelle Gario will lead this 90 minute class on texting from Smartphones and tablets.

Bring your own smartphone or tablet; please make sure your device is fully charged. Please contact the Seekonk Human Services to preregister for this activity at 508-336-8772.

Halloween Party

Oct 27, 2021 at 11:30am

Al Testa’s 3 piece band will be this year’s entertainment! We will have a costume contest with prizes, so wear your best costumes!

Lunch will follow at 12:30pm. Lunch will be pizza, chips and dessert.

The cost is $7 for residents and $10 for nonresidents. Preregistration is required for everyone, payment required at registration.

Veterans’ Celebration

Nov 10, 2021 at 11:30am

Frank Noonan performs as a “One Man Band” on vocal, horns and backing tracks. The music he plays is from: The Great American Songbook, the Roaring 20’s - 40’s, Rock Around the 50’s, Contemporary light Rock and Roll of the 60’s to 80’s, Holiday and Patriotic specials with trumpet and trombone. Our guest speaker will be Seekonk’s Veterans Service Officer, James LaFlame. He will be here to speak to you about the 2 Veterans’ Day events and answer any questions. Veterans will receive a personal size flag. Lunch will be meatball subs, chips and dessert. Cost for the celebration and lunch is $5, Veterans are free of charge. Preregistration is required for everyone, payment required at registration.

Strength and Cardio

Instructed by Kelly Sipe Strength and Cardio is our newest fitness class to join our schedule. The class is taught by certified instructor, Kelly Sipe.

This class helps build strength (fight osteoporosis and muscle loss) using body weight, exercise bands and hand weights. The class will improve strength and cardiovascular fitness with energizing exercise circuits. Lastly, the class will build power and endurance with a mix of functional strength training exercises for everyday activities.

Strength and Cardio will be held on most Mondays at 1:00pm.

Please check the activity calendar for class dates. The fee for this class is $2.00 for Seekonk residents and $3.00 for non-residents.

Preregistration is required.

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singing groups known for their soaring vocal harmonies - Yesterday Once More. In addition to instantly recognizable hits of some of the most popular music ever recorded, Yesterday Once More stars four dynamic performers whose lush harmonic interpretations are featured as an ensemble and individually. From The Carpenters “Close To You” to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”….and The Mamas and Papas’ “California Dreaming” to the 5th Dimension’s “Up Up And Away, you’ll enjoy non-stop hits, colorful choreography and informative and humorous banter. For everyone who remembers this music it’s a return to rich harmonies and relatable songs. For anyone who simply loves great pop music and amazing vocal blends, this is a show not to be missed. Price includes: Transportation, Plated Luncheon, Meal Tax & Gratuity and Show Ticket. Meal Choice: Chicken Parmesan or Baked Scrod. Also, Included: Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads, and Dessert & Coffee/Tea. continued on next page...

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Activities and Programs

doctor’s names, date of last doctor’s visit, summary of last visit, and list of medications. *Please check with your insurance regarding co-pays.

Mondays

Chair Yoga 10am Knitting 12pm Arts & Crafts 1pm Strength & Cardio 1pm Zoom BINGO 1pm Indoor Cornhole 1pm

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, Oct 20th 9:00am - 11:00am

Tuesdays

Drums Alive 9am (except the first Tuesday) $2 for non- residents Hi Lo Jack 1pm Zoom Trivia 12:30pm

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

Men’s Breakfast

Thurs, Oct 14th 9:30am

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Wednesdays

Drums Alive 9:30am $2 for non-residents Mahjong 1pm Zoom Coffee Chat 1:30pm

Women’s Brunch

Every 3rd Thursday at 10:00AM

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Thursdays

Chair Yoga 10am BINGO 1pm Cribbage 1pm

Medicare Open Enrollment

Fridays

Zumba 9:30am Tai Chi 10:30am *All activities are subject to pre-registration

September Happenings Arts & Crafts

Mondays at 1:00pm

Preregistration is required for this class.

The cost for this class is $5 for Seekonk residents and $7 for Non-Seekonk residents.

• Oct 4 - Clothespin Wreath • Oct 18 - Faux Painted Birdhouses • Oct 25 - Pilgrim Hat Centerpiece

Podiatry Clinic

Wed, Oct 13th 10am - 2pm

Dr. Lechan will provide monthly Podiatry Clinics. Appointment are required. Items needed are insurance cards with your

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 2022.

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. 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.

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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 $40,951, for 2 people is $53,551, for 3 people is $66,151, and for 4 people is $78,751

Seekonk Veterans’ Day Rolling Parade

Thursday, Nov 11, 2021, 9:00am

The Seekonk Veterans Council would like to invite all Seekonk Veterans to participate in a rolling parade, a parade of cars, motorcycles and military vehicles. The proposed parade route starts at Briarwood Plaza and ends at the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park. Kindly R.S.V.P. to my email or phone. This is a great opportunity for those in town to appreciate your service to the nation. VSO James LaFlame jlaflame@ seekonk-ma.gov (508)336-2940

Veterans’ Day Ceremony

Thursday, November 11th 11:00am

Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA All are invited to attend as we honor our nation’s veterans.

Community Questions for our Police Liaison

Officer Maria Vicenzo is welcoming community questions to be answered. Questions can be mailed to the center, dropped off in person, or placed in our lock box that is attached to the building at the entrance.

We will post answers to the questions in the monthly newsletter and on our Facebook page, if requested. If you prefer to be called, please leave your contact information and we will be in contact.

Email List

Join our email list! Things are changing so quickly these days and we want to be able to get the word out to you quickly.

Please give us a call and give us your email address; we want to share fun activities, links to zoon and other virtual programing you may like.

Nutritional Meals To Go Tuesdays & Wednesdays

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

Payment is $2.50 per meal which will be due at the time of pickup. Pick up will be

October 2021 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.

September’s menu will be available on our Facebook page or by calling the office at 508-336-8772.

Attorney: Overview of Legal Services

Elizabeth Elmasian will be available for phone consults to discuss the following topics.

1. Power of Attorney - A description of the legal document, what it consists of and when such a document is necessary.

2. The explanation and description of a Health Care Proxy and Living Will; the difference between both documents and which is recognized in Massachusetts 3. A brief overview, purpose and need for a Will. Explanation of intestacy laws without a will *Please call to set up your phone appointment at 508-336-8772

Town Boards & Committees

The Town is currently looking for volunteers on the following boards and committees. The list is updated often, but if interested please list at least two committees you may interested in volunteering for in case your first choice has already been filled. You can obtain a talent bank form online or by requesting one through the Town Administrator’s office.

Board of Health (1BOS), Capital Improvement Committee (1 BOS and 1 Moderator); Commission on Disability (5-13 BOS); Conservation Commission (2 BOS); Department of Public Works Building Committee (3 BOS and 2 Moderator); Economic Development Committee (5 BOS); Energy Committee (2 BOS); Historical Commission (3 BOS); Human Services Council (1 BOS); Parks and Recreation (1 BOS); Planning Board (1 joint Planning Board and BOS); Recycling Committee (2 BOS); Zoning Board of Appeals (2 alternates).

When Should I Review My Estate Planning Documents?

By: Brandon C. Walecka, Esq. Walecka Law, P.C. 774-203-9003 Brandon@WaleckaLaw.com Clients often ask about ideal times to review their documents. Although there is no hard-and-fast rule about when you should review your estate plan, I generally recommend that you should consider reviewing your documents upon the occurrence of a major life event, which may include marriage, divorce, or death of a spouse; birth or death of a child or loved one; following a substantial change in the value of your estate; if you expect to receive a sizable inheritance or gift; after you purchase new real estate; when you are approaching retirement; or you hear of tax law changes that

you feel may affect you, just to name a few.

One of the biggest fears I have (which I see happen more often than I would like), is an individual establishes an estate plan with another law firm, and then no one reviews the documents again for several years. In many instances, this results in the family becoming frustrated to find that what is in place may or may not work as originally planned. Life changes and we want to make sure your estate plan continues to do what you intended it to do. Reviewing your estate plan will give you peace of mind, which is why it is encouraged that you have your plan reviewed every three to five years.

At the review, you and the attorney should review your existing documents, suggest new or updated documents (if necessary), discuss changes in your life, and help to ensure that what you have in place will work as intended in the future.

Reviewing your estate plan will not only give you peace of mind, but it will allow a discussion about changes in the law that have happened since you established the documents. Estate planning can be affected by changes at the state and federal level.

If it has been some time since you have reviewed your estate plan, perhaps 3-5 years or longer, consider calling your qualified estate planning and elder law attorney to see if you would benefit from a review meeting. * NOTE: Seekonk Human Services offers legal, financial, recreational, medical screenings, and other activities/services by volunteers or nominally-paid practitioners.

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responsibility for advice of services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

Seekonk Human Services is primarily an informational and referral agency. We try to help you directly or by introducing you to a network of federal, state, or local support services. The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am—5:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 12:00pm. Come and enjoy the activities and companionship at your center.

Job Posting

Custodian/Maintenance Person Council on Aging Prime Time Adult Day Care Facility

The town of Dighton has an immediate opening for a custodian/Maintenance person to work under the general guidance and direction of the Council on Aging Director and/or Assistant Program Manager at the Dighton Prime Time Adult Care Facility.

The role of the Custodian/Maintenance Person will be to perform and provide essential custodial and maintenance services to the Dighton Council on Aging at its Prime Time Adult Day Care facility located at 1059 somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA. High school diploma preferred.

Please visit www.dighton-ma.gov under Employment and Volunteer Opportunities to view job description. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and application in PDF form to asouza@ dighton-ma.gov or mail or in person to Council on Aging, 1059 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA 02715. Applications due by October 10, 2021, by 3 pm.

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R estaurant G uide Savory, Smothered Cuisine (Culinary.net) When you are hungry and searching for something filling, juicy and rich, turning to your pantry for on-hand ingredients can make dinner a breeze. Dodge snack cravings and avoid the temptation to swing by the drive-thru; instead, you can have a homemade meal ready in a matter of minutes by putting your skillet to work.

Call your loved ones to the dining room to share time together while trying these Smothered Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce.

It’s a dish the entire family can dig into without questioning the substance of the meal as it’s a filling option that requires just a few ingredients you likely already have at home.

It all starts with the pork chops, which are thick and seared to perfection. The mushroom sauce is a beautiful blend of earthy and creamy textures. Bring it to a simmer then smother your pork chops and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

The best part is this recipe doesn’t take much time to accomplish. The pork chops are seared for 3-5 minutes per side then simmered in the mushroom sauce for another 2-3 minutes until thoroughly cooked.

Don’t waste time with complicated recipes, dirtying an array of kitchen utensils and multiple trips to the store for ingredients you may not use again. This recipe requires one bowl and a single skillet. Cleanup is a breeze, which means there is more time to spend around the table with those who mean the most.

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Servings: 4 • 1 teaspoon mild chili powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 4 pork chops • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons butter Mushroom Sauce: • 2 1/2 cups brown mushrooms, sliced • 5 garlic cloves, smashed • 1 tablespoon parsley

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• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning • 1/2 cup chicken broth • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream • fresh parsley, for garnish In small bowl, whisk chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper until combined.

Pat pork chops dry. Season generously with spice mix. Set aside.

In skillet, add olive oil and butter. Add pork chops; sear 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.

To make mushroom sauce: In same skillet, add mushrooms. Stir fry until golden brown. Add garlic, parsley and Italian seasoning.

Stir fry 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.

Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Return pork chops to sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until pork chops are cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Pop Up a Celebratory Snack

(Family Features) Popcorn lovers rejoice: October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods.

As farmers head into the fields to harvest crops, families and friends gather to enjoy this ever-popular treat. Whether it’s prepared on the stovetop, in the microwave or ready to eat from the bag, Americans consume 15 billion quarts of this whole grain each year.

Celebrated for its seed-to-snack simplicity, popcorn is also nonGMO, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free and naturally low in fat and calories, which makes it an easy fit for dietary preferences – and it’s budget-friendly.

Pop up a bowl and join the Popcorn Poppin’ Month celebration with more recipes at popcorn.org.

In large bowl, toss popcorn, 1/2 cup almonds and 4 tablespoons toffee bits.

Drizzle with melted milk chocolate; toss until well coated.

Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with dark chocolate; sprinkle with remaining almonds and toffee bits. Refrigerate about 30 minutes, or until set; break into clusters.

Substitution: Use dark chocolate for milk chocolate, if preferred.

Churro Popcorn

Servings: 2-3 • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 2 tablespoons butter • 6 cups popped popcorn

In small bowl, mix granulated sugar, powdered sugar and cinnamon.

In small saucepan, melt butter; stir in 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar.

In large bowl, toss popcorn with cinnamon butter until well coated. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cinnamon sugar; toss to coat well.

Tips: For spicy variation, add 1 teaspoon spicy chipotle seasoning. Serve with hot chocolate.

Toffee Almond Chocolate Popcorn

Total time: 15 mins, plus 30 mins chilling ~ Servings: 4 • 4 cups popped popcorn • 3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, divided • 6 tablespoons toffee bits, divided • 6 ounces milk chocolate, melted • 1 ounce dark chocolate, melted

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IN MEMORIAM Mark P. Canuel Mark was proud of his service as a firefighter from 1975-1985 to the Town of Mansfield. He also worked for Sinclair Mfg. for 29 years until he retired. Mark was an active member and the Chairperson of the Rehoboth Historical Commission. He was passionate about the preservation and protection of historical sites.

Besides his loving wife and parents, he is survived by his son, Matthew S. Canuel, and his girlfriend Ella of Goose Creek, SC, one brother, Michael R. Canuel of Fall River, and one nephew, Riley Canuel.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 9 am from PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk.

Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 5-8 pm.

Mark P. Canuel in historical attire.

Mark P. Canuel, 67, of Rehoboth, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Donna M. (Parent) Canuel to whom he was married for 47 years.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Paul and Rosalie”Bobbie” (Thibault) Canuel of Fall River.

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Frederick “Freddy” J. Castrataro Seekonk – Frederick “Freddy” J. Castrataro, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Patricia M. (Pelletier) Castrataro for thirty-two years. Born in Providence, he was a son of Marie A. (Duarte) Bell of Panama City, FL, and the late Frederick J. Castrataro.

Freddy worked as a landscaper for many years and more recently was a selfemployed handyman, who would work on and repair anything that called him to Frederick “Freddy” J. Castrataro task. In his free time, Freddy loved to go camping and enjoyed all the preparations leading up to the camping trip itself. He also enjoyed to meticulously mow and manicure his lawn, sometimes several times a week and followed up with frequent visits to the beach. Freddy will be lovingly remembered by all his family and dear friends.

Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Anthony Ryan Castrataro of Seekonk; a sister, Diane Hart and her husband, Gerald, of Woodstock, GA; three brothers, John Castrataro and his wife, Susan, of Exeter, Joseph Castrataro of Providence, and James Bell and his wife, April, of Panama City, FL; extended family, Donna, Lori and Sue, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

The funeral was held on Thursday, September 16th at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk. Interment followed at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. VISITATION was held Wednesday, September 15th from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Lung Center, 15 Francis St., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115 would be appreciated.

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Edward John Bliss Sr.

Edward John Bliss Sr. Edward John Bliss Sr., 87, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Imelda “Mel” (Coutu) Bliss, whom he married on July 5, 1958, and who died on December 10, 2017.

Born on August 31, 1934, in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of the late Kenneth P. Bliss and the late Veronica T. (Ortelt) Bliss.

A graduate of Dighton High School, he received a degree in agriculture from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts. Edward founded Attleboro Rehoboth Building Supplies in 1986, now operated by his son, and retired from the business twenty-five years ago.

He proudly and honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Korean war.

A warm, caring, and generous man, Edward’s life centered around his commitment to his community and to his family.

He was a volunteer fireman, achieving the rank of Captain, for the North Rehoboth Fire Department; served as a town selectman; football coach; and little league coach for the Wildcats, Indians, instilling the value of being a “winner” in his teams, and having led six of the eight championship little league baseball teams under his watch. He enjoyed camping in Myrtle Beach, Florida, and on Cape Cod, and was an ardent fan of the Red Sox and the Patriots. More than anything, Edward cherished his family and the time spent with them.

He was the loving father of Edward “Butch” John Bliss Jr. and his wife, Barbara Bliss, of Rehoboth, MA; and Peter James

Bliss and his wife, Karla M. Bliss, of Charlestown, MD. Edward was the proud grandfather of Bethany Costa, Jacob Bliss, Nathan Bliss, and Emily Bliss, and the adoring great-grandfather of Gabriel Costa, Hadley Bliss, and Greta Bliss. He was the brother of Beverly Roy of Dennis, MA, and William Bliss of Hanover, MA. Edward leaves his extended family and many dear friends.

Visitation with Veteran’s Honors were held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA, followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon at Dyer-Lake Funeral Home.

A Graveside Service followed the funeral service in Rehoboth Village Cemetery, Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Edward to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at https:// www.stjude.org.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www. dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleborough. (508) 695-0200

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John H. P. Brightman, Jr. John H. P. Brightman, Jr. passed away peacefully August 20, 2021.

John was the Owner of Brightman Lumber Company of Assonet, Ma. and a life-long logger and sawmill operator.

John cherished his Wife, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, relatives, friends and all the people he met thru the years in the wood business.

John H. P. Brightman, Jr. He was always the happiest working in the woods and would say “Trees have been good to me”.

His full obituary can be read at Auclair Funeral Home of Fall River, Ma.

John Roger Hass August 3, 1925 – September 8, 2021

John Roger Hass

John R. Hass passed away peacefully on 9/8/21, having lived his 96 years fully and surrounded by those who loved him.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Rita, their sons Mathew, Russell, Allan and his wife Deborah Hancko, Steven, and their daughter Melinda and her husband Brian Fahey.

He also is survived by seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren, and his dear sister Marjorie Noon, and many devoted nieces and nephews.

John is predeceased by his beloved brother, friend and business partner Joseph A. Hass, and his wife Romaine.

John was blessed to continue his lifelong passion of farming into his 90’s. He lived life on his own terms, never straying far from the farm and its lifelong allure. John was fortunate to be married to the love of his life, Rita, for 65 years.He was a humble man and a prolific reader who loved animals, nature and science. He strove to instill sound values in his children and to better their lives to the end.

A funeral service was held at the Rehoboth Congregational Church on Wednesday September 15that 11am. In place of flowers memorial gifts may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the Rehoboth Congregational Church. www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

Anthony Costa

Anthony Costa, 87, passed away in his family home on Monday, September 20, 2021 with his son and daughter by his side.

He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Harrington) Costa and the son of the late Manuel and Emma (Pacheco) Costa.

Born in Rehoboth on his family’s farm, he was a lifelong resident of the town and carried on his family’s legacy of working the land as a Farmer. He had worked in road construction for Anthony Costa many years before becoming a welder at General Dynamics Electric Boat. He will be sadly missed by his beloved family.

Anthony is survived by his children, Michael Costa and Michelle Parker and her husband, Ronald; his brothers, Manuel Costa Jr and Albert Costa; his sisters, Irene Decosta and Dorothy “Shirley” Ancone ; and his grandchildren, Melanie Roberts and her husband Stephen, Emily Parker and Katie Parker.

Visitation was held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 8-10AM in Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warrren. Funeral service was at 10:30AM. For information or tributes, visit www.wjsmithfh.com.

Rehoboth

Sharon Rae (Whittaker) Kanarian, our beautiful matriarch has returned to God, born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Sharon was a long-term resident of Rehoboth Mass., and Newport Beach, CA. Mark P. Canuel, 67, of Rehoboth, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Competent Concern When the Need Arises Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services regardless of financial circumstance Pre-Planning Specialists Proudly serving Rehoboth & Seekonk families since 1898 Andrew J. Correia, MBIE; President/Funeral Director & Embalmer

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Edward John Bliss Sr., 87, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his home.

Seekonk

Ellen L. Vermette, 76, a longtime resident of Seekonk, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in the loving arms of family.

Beverly A. Hart, 90, of Seekonk, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

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CLASSIFIEDS FREE STUFF

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Cut, split & delivered to Rehoboth area. $240 per cord.

508-252-4548.

HALL RENTAL

HELP WANTED

FREE. 2 twin beds and 2 chest of drawers in good condition. Must pick up – Rumford. Call Lucila 401-603-6867.

BOOK YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION PARTY NOW! Riverside Sportsman Assoc.

Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, Club/ Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries and other events. Call the club at 401-433-0209, leave a message.

Now Hiring - Advocare Health Group is looking for compassionate caregivers to work with seniors in our area. Flexible hours - days, nights, weekends, and overnights. Duties include companionship, light housekeeping, running errands and meal prep. Please call 401-434-6727.

WANTED

ADVANCED TREE IS HIRING: All positions available. Must have valid drivers license and transportation. CDL not required but helpful. Pay based on experience.

Please call (508) 336-4869.

Paying CASH for Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Flatware, Costume Jewelry, Antiques, Smalls, Old Toys, Gift Cards,Fishing Lures, Pre 1964 Coins, Oddities. Warren Exchange 175 Main Street in Warren (401)2455001 Off Street Parking, Fair & Friendly :) RI Precious Metal License #201102 House Calls Available by Appointment.

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

Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, call 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks.

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

LOT FOR SALE

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

FOR SALE

Croscill Queen size comforters. Excellent condition. Multi-color. Paid $150-$200. $75 each. FIRM. Cash only 774-451-0471.

General and Holiday Items. 748 Willett Ave Riverside 4014398690 General and holiday items Prices vary October 23-24 Weather permitting.

Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center now hiring full time DEEC certified teachers.

Please call 1-508-252-5522 and ask for Miss Ana to set up an interview.

HOME & GARDEN

Plants for Sale: Angel Trumpets & house plants. Free plant with visit. Call 401-4332922.

GENERAL SERVICES

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1 To 15 Words - $10 16 To 30 Words - $15 Additional Words $.25 each

many duties including meal prep, medication reminders, shower assistance, shopping/errands, laundry, light cleaning. Call Terri for information and rates. 774-284-7600.

Piano Lessons: All ages, Half hour sessions $15. Thirty-five years teaching experience. Beverly Rathbun, 481 County Street, Seekonk MA. Call 508-336-0799.

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

BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House. We take everything!

Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-2261295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

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Business Directory CATEGORY

COMPANY NAME

PAGE

CATEGORY

COMPANY NAME

PAGE

Antiques/Cash for Gold Americana Auction

29

Electrician

Bleau Electric

68

Art Supplies/Framing

Gregory D. Dorrance, Co.

52

Electrician

Neal Bellavance Electric

43

Assisted Living

Swan Brook Assisted Living

60

Events

NaBSco

27

Attorney

Laurie P. Mullen, Attorney

42

Farm

Souza Family Farm

46

Attorney

Law Office of Luke P. Travis

43

Farm - Apparel

Kave Rock Farm

24

Attorney

Stephen E. Navega

49

Farm - Turkeys

Belwing Acres Turkey Farm

22

Author/Book

Stacy Parenteau

28

Fence Installation

Fence Tech

33

Auto Body

A-1 Custom Auto Body

72

Financial Advisor

Oasis Financial Services

22

Auto Body

Sousa’s Auto Body

23

Firewood

Seekonk Tree Service

39

Auto Parts

NorthEastern Auto Supply

31

Flooring - All Types

Earle Dias Interiors

54

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

3

Flooring - Wood

David J. Ledoux Hardwood Floors

33

Building Contractor

A.M. Carpentry

53

Flooring-All Types

Factory Carpet Outlet

37

Building Contractor

Nerney Construction

33

Fuel - Oil

Al’s Quality Oil Co.

10

Camp-Basketball

One On One Basketball Camp

55

Fuel - Oil

COD OIL

56

Carpet Cleaning

Bay State Carpet and Upholstery

34

Fuel - Oil

E & V Oil Co.

72

Carpet Cleaning

Earle’s Carpet Cleaning

55

Fuel - Propane

Propane Plus

38

Carpet Cleaning

M & S Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 49

Funeral Home

Family’s Choice Cremation, Inc.

65

Child Care

Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center

45

Funeral Home

J.H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home

66

Chimney Cleaning

RD Chimney Sweep

58

Funeral Home

William W. Tripp Funeral Home

64

Chimney Services

Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 36

Handyman

American Eagle Enterprises, LLC

36

Church

Rehoboth Congregational Church

26

Hospital

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

9

Cleaning Service

Debbie’s Cleaning Service

31

House Cleaning

Marinalva’s Cleaning

39

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

51

Insurance

Tammy Weaver

8

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

11

Insurance Agency

Frazao Insurance

15

Country Club

Ledgemont Country Club

4

Insurance Agency

Smith Insurance

58

Dentist

Coastal Dental Seekonk

14

Insurance Agency

The Agency Paiva

37

Dentist

David C. Zaluski, D.D.S.

57

Interior Design

Fabric Gallery

36

Dentist

Dr. Wassouf D.D.S.

42

Jewelers

Mullen Bros. Jewelers

28

Dentist

George Family Orthodontics

6

Jewelers

Plante Jewelers

13

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

17

Junk Removal

AOL Enterprises

23

Dentist

Seekonk Dental

18

Kitchen/Bath Design

Infinity Kitchens

13

Dog Grooming

Wicked Clean Dog Mobile

45

Landscape Materials

J&J Materials

2

Driveways & Masonry

DeJesus Driveways

35

Landscape Materials

J&J Materials

7

C ustom Paving Residential • Commercial • Industrial

• Driveways • Decorative Stone • Seal Coating

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Business Directory CATEGORY

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PAGE

CATEGORY

COMPANY NAME

PAGE

Landscape Service

Kimmell Landscaping

48

Real Estate

TK Real Estate Brokerage

48

Landscape Service

Landscaping Services

33

Real Estate

Vicki Doran

8

Landscape Service

Superior Lawn Care

35

Remodeling

Batty Construction

50

Landscape Service

T. Moreshead Landscaping

54

Restaurant

Boneyard Barbecue & Saloon

62

Liquor Store

Regency Liquors

12

Restaurant

El Mariachi

62

Marble Fabricators

Star Marble & Granite

34

Restaurant

EP Wieners

62

Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho

33

Restaurant

La Collina

63

Masonry-Construction Valter Rego Masonry

56

Restaurant

Madeira Restaurant

62

Masonry-Construction William Gallant, Jr. Masonry

34

Restaurant-Pizza

Cuzin’s Pizza

62

Mosquito/Tick Control

ohDEER

14

Roofing Contractor

B & R Fournier Construction, Inc.

39

Nursing Home

Hope Health

61

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

50

Orthodontics

George Family Orthodontics

6

RVs and Campers

Camping World of Berkley

71

Painting Contractor

Advantage Painting

36

Seafood Market

Digger’s Catch

63

Painting Contractor

Cronan Painting

53

Security Systems

Home & Commercial Security

50

Painting Contractor

EZ Painting

69

Septic Inspections

Pro Inspection Services

69

Painting Contractor

Iachetti Painting Company

44

Septic Systems

Bay State Sewage

51

Painting Services

David Laurino Painting

35

Septic Systems

Croome Sanitation, Inc.

36

Paving Contractor

All Phase Asphalt Driveways

16

Septic Systems

Soares Sanitation Pumping, Inc.

53

Paving Contractor

Custom Paving Company

68

Septic Systems

Town Sanitation

44

Paving Contractor

Gem Paving & Seal Coating

36

Smoke Shop

Wonderland Smoke Shop

12

Paving Contractor

Ryan Asphalt Paving

56

Solar Energy

US SolarWorks

11

Photographer

W. Parmentier Photography

67

Spa

Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC

15

Physical Therapy

Personal Best Physical Therapy

59

Stump Grinding

Heritage Tree & Arborist Services

31

Plastering

East Coast Plastering

32

Towing

All Mobile Towing

8

Plumbing & Heating

Sine Plumbing & Heating

43

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

20

Plumbing & Heating

Vintage Plumbing & Heating

21

Tree Service

Advanced Tree

34

Powerwashing

East Bay Pressure Wash Company

34

Tree Service

Carlson Tree Service

22

Private School

Faith Christian Center

26

Tree Service

Choate Tree Service

54

Private School

St. Mary Academy - Bay View

47

Tree Service

Heritage Tree & Arborist Services

31

Real Estate

Century 21 - David Smith

19

Tree Service

Seekonk Tree Service

58

Real Estate

Keystone Property Group

46

Water Treatment

Water Filter Company, Inc.

21

Real Estate

Mateus Realty

70

Wells & Sump Pumps

Vintage Plumbing & Heating

21

Title 5 Inspection

$25

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Professional Inspection Services - Est.1995 -

Call Steven Drew • 508-667-4025 MassDEP Approved Title 5 Inspector

No Mess!

We Hand-Dig

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