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Town of Seekonk News Notes

by Laura Calverley

Seekonk Has New Health Agent

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Jessica Horsman has been appointed to serve as the town’s new Health Agent.

Horsman replaces Beth Hallal, who resigned from the position.

Students Honored with Several Awards

Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society.....................36 Births...............................57 Business Directory.....................93 Classifieds..............................90 Club Announcements.................35 Dave Says...................................61 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................44 How You Can Help......................60 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................51 Obituaries................................86 People in the News....................28 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......82 Rehoboth Ramblings..................18 Rehoboth Town News................13

The following students were recently singled out for special awards.

-Anne Silveira was selected as Massachusetts Student-Athlete of the Month for April by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

-Seniors Lindsey Scott, Michael Ho and Nathan Girard were honored at the Attleboro Elks Youth Appreciation Night for their outstanding contributions to the community.

-Molly O’Halloran was honored with a scholarship from the East Providence/ Seekonk Rotary for her outstanding service to the community.

-Kendra Adams was honored with a scholarship from the RI Elks. She also received three other scholarships, from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mass.

Knights of Columbus and Simon Youth Foundation.

Top of the Class of 2016

The two top students in the Class of 2016 at Seekonk High School are valedictorian Anne Silveira and salutatorian Ankit Kotwal. Silveira plans to attend Boston College to study biochemistry. Kotwal is heading to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the fall, where he will study computer science.

Town Still Searching for Cemetery Space

The town has been looking for a new cemetery for several months because there are only a few spaces left at the town cemetery on Newman Avenue. Officials are considering the purchase of cemetery property on Dexter Street in Seekonk, which is owned by Holy Cross Parish in Central Falls. An article on the town meeting warrant to purchase the property was approved. Yet selectmen are still considering other options, according to an article in the Sun Chronicle, but there are no details yet on what the options are.

Seekonk Has a New Moderator for Town Meeting

Selectmen appointed Seekonk High School teacher Peter Hoogerzeil as town moderator. He succeeds Michelle Hines, who was elected to the board of selectmen in April. Hoogerzeil will serve until the 2017 election.

Seekonk Water System is State Environmental Award Winner

Seekonk’s water system was among 45 winners of the Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection’s annual Public Water System Awards, according to a Sun Chronicle article. The Seekonk Water District was one of four to also receive the Source Protection and Regional Recognition Awards.

School...................................74 Scouts..................................64 Seekonk Human Services..........84 Seekonk Town News...................24 Sports......................................59 State House................................80 Sturdy Memorial Hospital...........62 Summer Camps & Events..........67

Editor’s Note: In the May issue, we did not credit the author of the article, “The Rehoboth Cannon World War 1”.

It was submitted by Cathy Potter of the Rehoboth Historical Commission

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Plant Seeds that Can Cause Hallucinations Found in Seekonk Schools

Students from school districts in the area were hospitalized after ingesting plant seeds that have LSD-like effects and those types of seeds were also found in the Seekonk school district, although no Seekonk students were reportedly harmed. The seeds include Sleepy Grass, Hawaiian Baby Woodrose and Blue Morning Glory and are sold at various plant stores. The seeds contain d-lysergic acid amide, which closely resembles LSD. According to a posting on the Seekonk Police Department Facebook page by Superintendent Arlene Bosco, care was taken to make sure students were okay. The school resource officer and school administrators investigated the incident and parents were notified.

Local Business Owner Wins Bank’s Contest

Seekonk’s Darlene Sicard, who bakes custom cookies and other treats for her business D’s Lectables, recently won first place in HarborOne Bank’s small business “Pitch Contest,” which is similar to the national “Shark Tank” program. Sicard competed against seven finalists to win the $2,500 top prize for her idea to create sweets for people with diet restrictions, such as lactose intolerance and food allergies. She plans to use the money to expand her marketing and social media efforts.

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Seekonk Animal Shelter

Meet Vader… He is a cool cat with quite a story to tell!

Vader is a 4-year-old short haired, tiger and white male. This handsome boy is friendly, playful, and inquisitive plus he enjoys being pet. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and will be micro-chipped. The good news is that Vader will be available for adoption on June 11th and we are hoping he can find his forever home quickly! This happy boy is a non-stop purr machine…he even purrs while he sleeps! He has an awesome personality and is sure to be a great companion.

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The sad part of Vader’s story is that he has been with us since December. When he arrived at the shelter he was an angry boy and we quickly discovered the reason was because he had a wound; most likely from getting into an outdoor fight. Due to the wound, he had to be quarantined for 6 months to ensure he did not contract rabies and, during this time, only the Animal Control Officers have been allowed to handle and play with him.

Vader tested positive for FIV, which was likely from being bit by an infected cat. He will need to be in a home with nonaggressive cats or other FIV+ cats. FIV can only be spread between felines and usually it is through a serious deep bite. Many cats that test positive will go on to lead healthy, normal lives.

Vader does not seem to be phased when our other cats and dogs pass by his cage so he will most likely be fine with both.

Interested in Vader, please stop by to visit him and if you feel he’s a purrfect match, fill out an application and take him home in June! How can you resist this face?

Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St. Seekonk, MA 1-508-336-6663. Open daily 2-4: except Weds. 3-6.

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

Time to Protect the Water Wells of Rehoboth?

A handful of Rehoboth leaders are moving to protect the Town’s residents from suffering the same fate that has befallen water users in the cities of Flint, Michigan, Springfield, Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, and others. The major difference between the water delivery systems between these cities – most cities – and semirural Rehoboth is that the cities get their water from vast municipal plumbing systems drawing their water from a single or only several

sources. The consequences that most cities are now facing belies the aphorism that “bigger is better”. Rehoboth gets its water from individual family groundwater wells. Our Town also returns much of this water to the ground in the form of septage from household sewage systems. Ensuring that what we take out of the ground is unaffected by what we put into the ground is essential for the well-being of our townsfolk. Several members of our community - Ed Bertozzi, Jim Muri, Bob Ashton, Ted Ballard, with volunteers from the Water Commission, among others – have been laying the foundation to protect Rehoboth’s groundwater now and in the future. All this has been very informal up to the present time, but most realize that future development poses real issues regarding how new water wells are installed relative to new septic fields (spacing, density, design), as well as how all of this relates to existing neighbors. No one wants our Town’s development to befall the fate of nearby Jamestown, Rhode Island, where overdevelopment and closely spaced wells and septic fields have had catastrophic consequences for what local residents found themselves drinking.

It’s recognized that in order to protect our natural water supplies it is necessary to balance two fundamental considerations that in many ways represent opposing forces. The first concern is to define what environmental engineers refer to as “Best Management Practices (BMPs)” that scientists and other communities and agencies have found useful for protecting their ground water supplies (for example, you might Google: ”best management practice for water wells”). The second step is to adjust how or which of these 183 Winthrop St. Rehoboth, MA • 774-565-0048 BMPs are adopted as regulations in terms of their economic and, in some cases, political impacts on homeowners (and special inWWW.DSMITHINS.NET terests). No doubt there is a cost involved in protecting our water 664 Armistice Blvd. Pawtucket, RI • 401-724-1660 supplies. There is also a cost in not doing so. You, as a resident, have an investment in the outcome of these deliberations. Fortunately, the Town’s govWINDOWS | DOORS | KITCHENS | STAIRS | MOULDINGS | CUSTOM MILLWORK ernance is well-positioned to address these issues. Here is a challenge: Go to the Town’s web site: http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/ boards, and count the number of Town commissions or boards that you feel should have a vested interest in the health of our natural water supplies, including those from which we get our groundwater, which range from our wetlands to the quality of storm runoff HORNER MILLWORK has a large and water in the streams feeding our Palmer selection of sliding, swinging and River. By my count there are more than 10 French patio doors that are both commissions that should be waiting to listen to your point of view. They, like you, have energy efficient and beautiful. Talk a very tangible investment in the quality of to one of our experts today to find our waters. the best patio door for your home.

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“Pucks for Paws” Benefit Honors Karen McHugh

Seekonk Police & Fire hosted the “Pucks for Paws Hockey Benefit” in memory of Karen McHugh, on May 21st. Karen was a Seekonk town employee and long time devoted member of the ® Seekonk Save A Pet Society, whose life was cut short last year by a hit and run driver. The fundraiser benefited Seekonk Save A Pet, which helps the homeless pets at the Seekonk Animal Shelter.

Although the Seekonk Police & Fire hockey team was defeated 5-3 PAINTING and by the Freetown Police & Fire team, the overall event was a great success and both teams played a great game!

WALLCOVERINGS Karen’s mother, Joan McHugh, flew in from out of state on the morning of the event and it was her birthday! Mrs. McHugh won the 50/50 raffle and generously donated her winnings back to the Animal Shelter. A special plaque and the game hockey puck were Office: 116 Plain Street • Commercial presented to Sandy Lima, Karen’s spouse. Thank you to Colonial Swansea, MA 02777 • Residential Trophy in Taunton for creating the plaque and generously donating toward the cost.

• Fully Insured Keith G. Marchand Thank you to Seekonk Police & Fire and everyone who organized, attended, volunteered, supported, and donated! Because of YOU, over $3,300 was raised in donations, T shirt sales, and raffles, in addition to several Wal-Mart gift cards and three large baskets of pet food and supplies! The turnout was incredible and we will attempt to make this an annual event!

The hockey team generously purchased the initial T-shirt order from 2nd Time Around Sports in Cranston as a donation; therefore the entire $15 per t-shirt was donated to the There’s Always Something Happening at Hillside! shelter. Pucks for Paws T-shirts are available for $15 (cash) at the Town Hall (see Wedding & Special Event Venue Jan Parker, Town Clerk) during Town Hall Outdoor Tiki Bar with Pizza hours or at the Public Safety Building at the Communications Center after 4pm any day Rock & Roll Bingo ~ Flight Night ~ Live Music until June 18th.

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Compressor Station in Rehoboth

I read with interest letters by Alys Vincent regarding the Access Northeast compressor station in Rehoboth. In one letter she states 100+ acres; the other letter of 4/27 states 200 acres.

I was compelled to look it up myself. A compressor station is basically a pump. It is housed in a 16,800’ building, along with several smaller buildings. It will sit on 20 acres of land that includes a fenced buffer zone. The project will use 125 miles of existing Algonquin pipeline, and right of ways. I had one running under my property when living in Seekonk. The station will put out 55 decibels, you won’t hear it.

There are 1,200 compressor stations in the US, all of them are approved and regulated by the EPA, and are subject to both the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. Despite what Ms. Vincent believes New England is starved for natural gas. We have three nuclear plants, Vermont Yankee that was decommissioned in 2014.

Pilgrim, that will shut down in 2019 and Seabrook in NH. Brayton Point is a coal fired plant that has had three owners in the past 2 years. It is on the EPA list targeted to be shut down. A huge property tax blow to the town of Somerset. Natural gas emits less than half the amount of greenhouse gases than coal.

What really interested me was that Ms. Vincent eliminated an entire constituency; businesses. You know the people that create jobs and pay all the taxes. My 50,000’ manufacturing facility uses about 19-20 thousand kilowatts per month, or about 40 times what Ms. Vincent uses. Yes, we are energy hogs. I have reduced my usage 20% by installing, with the help of National Grid, high efficiency lighting. The new Amazon warehouse in Fall River will be 1 million square feet, operating 24/7.

And boy do we pay! New England has the highest electric rates in the nation; we are second to only Hawaii. I am perplexed by her claim we don’t need natural gas. My competitors in about a

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“Benzene, Formaldehyde, Nitrogen Oxide”, “far exceeding cancer-causing thresholds”,” causes diabetes?” You have a better chance of being hit by a flying saucer . Sounds like Chernobyl in Rehoboth. Not exactly, all these elements are filtered out of the gas before it enters the pipeline. It’s the law. Her other argument is this LNG is for export. The closest LNG export facility to Rehoboth is in…..Louisiana. They got the gas going the wrong way.

A word about solar. Seems like a reasonable solution, you see them popping up everywhere thanks to Federal Tax Credits that can be sold to Corporations. But solar farms are land bandits. It takes 2.8 acres per 1GWH. What’s that mean? About 100 households per year. Great solution for a place like say New Mexico. Here in the Northeast the forest has reclaimed most of the land. That little facility at our beloved “dump” takes care of less than 200 households.

Somebody made a whole lot of money at our dump. We would need about another 35 of those to light up Rehoboth.

And it needs to be cleared land, which is getting harder to find. Clear cut right down to the ground. Thousands of trees, which eat up all the CO2. Ironic? I think so. How many acres is the Rehoboth State Forest? I couldn’t figure it out. But picture that land forever treeless. That’s a very big price to pay for a feel-good energy solution.

Wind turbines are also fun. Each one contains about 2 tons of rare earth magnets. Look that one up. The smelting process is an environmental disaster of Biblical proportions in the only country that would allow it. China.

So in conclusion, I can wait for Home Depot to start selling a Flux Capacitor; in the meantime we need natural gas. And it appears the town badly needs the property tax Access Northeast will be paying.

Thomas J Cavanagh Rehoboth, MA

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From the Rehoboth Superintendent

It is with great pleasure to be able to extend to you a heartfelt thanks for your continued support of our school budget for School Year 2016-2017. The budget process for us begins in October and continues through the school year as my administrative T.E.A.M continuously monitors programs and professional development in order to make sure your teachers are fully prepared to be able to teach our children in a 21st century school environment. It is my sincere hope that over the next school year both our municipality and our school district continue to dialogue/converse to ensure that both the school community and our local government have the necessary resources to meet the needs of each student as well as the needs of each citizen. May we look upon this next year for the promising possibilities it holds for our children’s education as well as our municipality.

Since becoming your Superintendent of Schools, our school district’s two overarching goals are to: 1) Increase student achievement for all students, while 2) Maintaining fiscal stability for both communities. Moreover, I have remained steadfast in working cooperatively and collaboratively with the Rehoboth and Dighton municipalities in maintaining transparency with regard to the school budget. Our administrative team has continued discussions with school and community stakeholders based on two fundamental questions: 1) What works, and 2) What needs to be improved?

In our efforts to continue to build a “Pathway to Excellence” for all children, I would encourage you to continue to help strengthen our home, school and municipality communications. Please continue to connect with our administration and reach out to me should you have any questions. I look forward to continuing our relationship by being visible and accessible. Also, please continue to be involved with our school through the numerous activities we provide yearly.

I truly value you as a key member of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District T.E.A.M (Together Everyone Accomplishes More). As always, we appreciate your continued support as we move forward with a promising and productive 2016-2017 school year.

Sincerely, Anthony C. Azar, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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The Cannon Crime

I read with much interest your article on the Rehoboth cannon. The story of it is incomplete! There was a time, back in the mid 60’s, when under the cover of darkness; the cannon went for a ride!

Two Rehoboth youths who shall remain nameless, decided to raise a little cane one night. While Gramm’pa soundly slept, one of the boys borrowed his old pickup truck and drove to what is now the American Legion and attached a long chain to the cannon.

With sparks flying out from under the cannons wheels it was towed to what was then The State Police Barracks on Route#44 and left.

Of course the theft was quickly discovered. The cannon was sent out to be refurbished and was then returned to its rightful location where it has peacefully rested ever since.

The crime was witnessed by a nearby Rehoboth resident whose lips have remained forever sealed!

Just a tidbit of Rehoboth history, Avis Prior, Rehoboth, Ma.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Corner Hello All – I hope you all had a most enjoyable Memorial Day. I would like to take a moment to pause and remember all the brave men and women, and their families, who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation.

Laura Schwall Thank you for protecting the freedoms that we Town Clerk enjoy today.

The month of May was another busy month in the Town Clerk’s office, Special and Annual Town Meetings, Census finalized and reports printed, Street Listings sent to printers, Town Clerk’s portion of the Annual Report completed, reminder letters sent out to delinquent dog owners and much more.

Special And Annual Town Meeting

The Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting commenced on Monday, May 9th, at the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School convening at 7:00 p.m. with 73 registered voters in attendance for the Special Town Meeting and at 7:30 p.m., 173 registered voters present for the Annual Town Meeting. Through the night the attendance grew to a mere 177 voters out of a total of 8,104 active registered voters as of April 29, 2016 (last day to officially register for the May 9, 2016 Town Meeting). The meeting was a quick and quiet one and we finished both Special and Annual Town Meeting in one night; a rarity since I move here in 1998.

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12 The Reporter June 2016 Find a brief summary of the Warrant Articles voted on at the May Special and Annual Town Meetings at www.reportertoday. com/rehoboth “town news”.

The Moderator and I would like to thank the Boy Scout Troop 13 for collecting 77 pounds of food along with $110 in cash donations for the Rehoboth Food Pantry during town meeting.

In addition to thanking the 177-voters who came out to the May 9, 2016 Special and Annual Town Meetings (thank you all!). I would personally like to thank all those individuals who helped Mr. Cute and I put together and run our town meetings. First of all, thank you Lynn Shaker, Assistant Town Clerk, for preparing the voter lists, and supply bags/materials for town meeting. Thank you Registrars Kathy Conti, Helene Vitale, and Jenn Moitoso for helping run the April 29th, voter registration session. Thanks go out to Derek Rousseau, Richard Barrett, and Brandon Hoderny for setting up,

filming, and streaming “live” of Town Meeting along with promoting the town meeting sessions on Rehobothtv.org and the bulletin board on our local cable channel 9. Thank you to our dedicated election workers for working town meeting: Mel & Ed Bliss, Lorraine Gobeille, Lynore McKim, Sharon Oliveira, Patty Richmond, Nancy Swallow, and Eve Viau. Our dedicated, helpful, tellers: Cheryl Gouveia, Linda Greaves, Kathy Cooper, Kellie Hathaway, Jennifer Schwall, and Kathy Conti. – thank you all. Thank you also to Helen Dennen for preparing the motions prior to town meeting and faithfully delivering the moderators podium to and from town meeting. Thank you to the high school custodial staff for setting up and taking down all the tables/seating sections/meeting areas, in the auditorium and foyer of the high school also. Finally, a huge thank you to my daughter Jenn and husband Gerry for always being there, at every town meeting session, to help me move the town meeting supplies, voting supplies, to and from town hall and the high school and affix the table skirts on the stage, Selectmen/ Finance Committee tables in the auditorium along with the election worker station setup in the foyer. Without the help of every individual mentioned, town meeting would not be able to take place or run as efficiently as it does. We thank you all for your continued support.

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At the beginning of the May 9, 2016 Annual Town Meeting, Selectman Gerry Schwall was recognized to speak on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Schwall said: “this is one of the fun parts of the job and thanked the Board of Selectmen for allowing him the opportunity to stand before Town Meeting and recognize an individual who has over 50 years of continuous volunteer service for the Town of Rehoboth”.

Selectman Schwall recognized Mr. E. Otis Dyer, Sr. for his 51 years of service to the Town. A little about Mr. Dyer: Mr. Dyer was the Charter Member of the Historical Commission, which was authorized by a Town Meeting on March 8, 1965 and he continues to serve in that capacity today. He was also a Planning Board member in the late 1950s where he helped to establish the first Zoning Map in Rehoboth, which is still in use today. Mr. Dyer served as the Chairman of the Planning Board in the late 1950s and early 1960s and he also chaired the Gravel Committee about that same time. Otis was the Chairman of the Rehoboth Revolutionary War Bi-Centennial Commission from 1974 through 1976. He was appointed to the Survey Board for many years. In that position, he advised Building Inspectors about condemning derelict houses.

He also served on the Water Study Committee in the mid-1990s.

On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, the Moderator, the Town Clerk, and the Historical Commission, and a number of others who provided assistance in recognizing Mr. Dyer’s achievements, Selectmen Schwall presented Mr. E. Otis Dyer, Sr. a plaque, which detailed Mr. Dyer’s service and Selectman Schwall then introduced Representative Howitt who presented Mr. Dyer with a citation.

Steven S. Howitt – Representative 4th Bristol District (Massachusetts House of Representatives) ~ Presented a Citation honoring Mr. Dyer from the State House of Representatives. Representative Howitt brought greetings from the State House. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, House of Representatives, with a citation which read: “Be it hereby known to all the State of Massachusetts House of Representatives offers its sincerest congratulations to E. Otis Dyer, Sr. in recognition of your many years of faithful dedication and service to the Town of Rehoboth. The entire membership extends its very best wishes and expresses its hope for future good fortune and continued success in all endeavors. Given this 9th day of May, 2016 at the State House, Boston, Massachusetts, by Robert A. DeLeo, Speaker of the House and offered by your State Representative, and friend, Steven S. Howitt ~ congratulations.

Selectman – Chairman – Frederick (Skip) Vadnais – Made a motion to nominate Otis Dyer, Sr. as Town Historian. The Moderator requested a second to Chairman Vadnais’ motion, which was

June 2016 The Reporter heard. Moderator William (Bill) Cute asked for a voice vote on the motion. He stated “those who vote enthusiastically in favor of the nomination please say Aye”. The motion was unanimously approved. E. Otis Dyer, Sr. was officially appointed as the Town of Rehoboth’s Historian on May 9, 2016.

Congratulations, Mr. Dyer and family on this wonderful honor.

Seniors Turning 90 Luncheon

I had the honor of attending the Senior Center’s Special Birthday luncheon for those seniors turning 90 years old with Selectmen Perry and Schwall along with Representative Howitt.

It was a lovely event and the food was fabulous – thank you Bill and crew! Lorraine Botts put a wonderful event together and it was so nice to see so many seniors out celebrating! Happy 90th Birthday this year Bernice Baer, Raymond Decker, Anna Ferreira, Romaine Hass, Valerie Kishfy, Everett Roy Mann, Emily Pacheco, Mary Perry, Beatrice Philbrook, Bernadette Plummer, Fred Quint, Jr., and Largie Richardson. Gerry and I wish you all many more healthy and happy birthdays!

Boston Post Cane – Revived!!!

Photo By: E. Otis Dyer, Jr.

Speaking of our wonderful senior citizens, after several years missing, the Boston Post Cane has resurfaced in Rehoboth and I met with the Board of Selectmen on May 23rd to see how we revive the Boston Post Cane tradition.

For those of you who don’t know about the tradition, back in 1909, August 2, 1909 to be exact, Mr. Edwin A. Grozier, Publisher of the

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Boston Post, a newspaper, forwarded to the Board of Selectmen in 700 towns (no cities included nor were the states of Vermont or Connecticut) in New England 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, (In 1930, after considerable controversy, eligibility for the cane was opened to women as well.) to be used by him as long as he lives, and at his death handed down to the next oldest citizen of the town. 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 shipped in seven-foot lengths from the Congo in Africa. They were cut to cane lengths, seasoned for six months, turned on lathes to the right thickness, coated and polished. They had a 14-carat gold head two inches long, decorated by hand, 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 were to be the trustees of the cane and keep it always in the hands of the oldest citizen.

The custom of the Boston Post Cane took hold in those towns lucky enough to have canes. As years went by some of the canes were lost, stolen, taken out of town and not returned to the Selectmen or destroyed by accident. To date, only 495 of the 700 canes distributed have been found. Otis Dyer, Jr. submitted an article on the recent history of the Boston Post Cane along with taking the photo above. Mr. Dyer’s update read: Rehoboth’s Boston Post Cane was regularly presented until 2001. The last recipient passed away in 2005. The cane went missing. It appeared again in 2015 in storage at the Senior Center. It is now in the possession of the Town Clerk and in their vault. They hope to one day revive the tradition, but keep the cane in secure display. (via email from E.Otis Dyer, Jr.) Continued on next page....

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It was decided between the Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk that the cane will be preserved in a secure case with brass name tags naming each recipient of the Boston Post Cane, living in Rehoboth back to 1909. I will be researching that information. If anyone has a list that can help me with the process, it will be much appreciated. We will then secure a plaque, lapel pin, or replica of the cane to pass down to the eldest resident in town. Currently, that resident would be Mrs. Francelina Veader who recently celebrated her 102nd birthday and I understand to this date still bakes pies for her family and friends! ~ Happy Birthday Mrs. Veader. We will be honoring you in the very near future.

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DOG LICENSES WERE DUE APRIL 1, 2016 – 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD IS ENDING a 60-day period, delinquent dog All dog licenses were due and payable April 1st. After DogbyLicenses Were Due grace April 1, 2016 owners will be assessed a $15.00 late fee, per dog, for any licenses that have not been renewed by June 60-Day Grace Period Is Ending 1st. To date we still have 260-dogs that remain unlicensed. Lynn and I have really tried to help the dog All dog licenses due and payable In the East Bay area for over 10owners years! remember to register their dogs before were we were required to chargeby lateApril fees.1st.

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In addition, a press release was sentremember to the local to register their dogs before we were required to charge late fees.andWe newspapers in April, and the town website has also publicized the deadlines under “News Call Us to Make Your Home Look New! mailedall a renewal in the up January census with a return Announcements”, we e-mailed residents form who signed for e-mail notifications that theenvelope, June 1st we held a $12.00 rabies clinic in March, and we implemented deadline was approaching. We also had a message displaying on the “Bulletin Board” scroll on Cablean online payment service In still addition, dog owners Channel 9 at RehobothTV.org.

If you are one of the to 260pay dog online. owners who need to register their who have not registered their dogs have received two mailings (1) dogs, unfortunately you will be assessed an additional $15.00 per unlicensed dog.

We are truly sorry HOME REPAIR a postcard in March and (2) a letter in May reminding them of the for the added expense; however, it is required by Mass General Law and our Town “By Laws” and it is (508) 336-3545 unfair to those who registered upcoming deadlines.

In addition, a press sent withinlate thefee prescribed timeframe not to assess the release late fees. was Please newspapers in April, the town website has register dog beforeto thethe nextlocal deadline (July 15, 2016) to avoidand an additional $25.00 late fee andalso a Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured • No Job tooyour Small publicized non-criminal citation. Thank you. the deadlines under “News and Announcements”, we e-mailed all residents who signed up for e-mail notifications that the June 1st deadline approaching.

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If youtheare one of the 260 dog owners who still On May 17, both Selectman Schwall and I attended “Rehoboth Compressor Station and Pipeline need to register dogs, you will be assessed Expansion Project” informational meeting attheir the D-R Highunfortunately School Auditorium.

At that meeting, wean additional $15.00 unlicensed dog.

We areproject truly sorry for the had several residents come up to us stating theyper knew nothing about the proposed even though it was mentioned at the Selectmen’s meetings,however, Annual Town on theGeneral front page of the added expense; it is Meeting, requiredand byput Mass Law and Town’s website. All residents, who“By subscribed News & unfair Alerts on townwho website, (flyer was in our Town Laws”toand it is to the those registered within the 2016 Census mailingthe in January with your town calendar) e-mail the Please facts about prescribed timeframe not toreceived assessanthe latewith fees. register your dog before the next deadline (July 15, 2016) to avoid an additional $25.00 late fee and a non-criminal citation. Thank you.

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At that meeting, we had several residents come up to us stating they knew nothing about the proposed project even though it was mentioned at the Selectmen’s meetings, Annual Town Meeting, and put on the front page of the Town’s website. All residents, who subscribed to News & Alerts on the town website, (flyer was in the 2016 Census mailing in January with your town calendar) received an e-mail with the facts about the Compressor Station and Pipeline Expansion. Please Don’t Be Left Out – Know What Is Going On In Rehoboth . . .

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As of April 14, 2016 the new 2016 population figure is set at 12,219. Our population has consistently been over the 12,000 figure over the past seven years (2010=12,237; 2011=12,017; 2012=12,076; 2013=12,060; 2014=12,175; 2015=12,008; 2016=12,219).

Thank you to all the residents who returned their census forms, thank you Lynn and Registrars (Helene, Jenn, and Kathy) for helping me process and file the census forms and for the numerous phone calls made to encourage residents to return their census forms.

Non-Respondents To Annual Town Census

Acknowledgement cards to non-respondents of our Annual Town Census were recently mailed. If you have not responded to the census this will change your voter status to inactive unless you return the card with confirmation that you still live in the Town of Rehoboth. Individuals that are on the Inactive List (those that do not return our acknowledgement card and that have not answered our annual town census) will need to provide proof of continuous residency before being allowed to vote in any state or town election and/or town meeting. We still have 157 households that have not responded to our town census. The number of Non-Respondents in Precinct I are 55, Precinct II – 54 and Precinct III – 48.

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Business owners are reminded that the application fee for a business certificate and/or business certificate renewal is $50.00 and that your certificate is valid for four years. New business owners must first go to Building Inspector/Zoning Officer, to complete a sign off sheet and then to the Town Clerk’s Office, as your final step, to be issued a Business Certificate. For more information, please go to the Town Clerk’s website and choose Business Certificates (http://www.town.rehoboth. ma.us/town-clerk/pages/business-certificates ).

In closing, during the month of June, Lynn and I wish all the Fathers a Happy Father’s Day. Please remember to fly your American Flag on June 14th in honor of Flag Day, and as Summer begins on June 20th, we wish you all a happy, healthy, safe, and memorable Summer !

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Starting in the month of June, the Rehoboth food pantry drop off times will change. We will no longer be open on the second Saturday of the month. Items can now be dropped off Monday through Friday during normal business hours of 8:30 am–5:00 pm at Edward Jones, Mills Plaza II, unit 1, 492 Winthrop Street.

You are welcome to call ahead at 508-336-4606.

Non perishable food, paper products, toiletries and monetary donations are appreciated.

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The Rehoboth Land Trust continues its annual membership drive with a goal of 100 members. The Land Trust, begun in 1989, has strived to preserve land for recreation, agriculture and natural resources, accepting land donations and assisting land owners in developing conservation restrictions. To date we have helped conserve over 230 acres. Many residents use the trails at the Ephraim Hunt Ministerial Land on Pond Street and at the Town Forest on Fairview Avenue and we are working with volunteers to provide access to other areas of open space.

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Date of Auction: Wed., June 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM Auction 1. At 10:00 AM to be held on the premises at: 21 First St., Rehoboth, MA - an 8 Acre lot of land with considerable road frontage on First St. (Assessor’s Map/Lot: 3/16) Auction 2. At 11:00 AM to be held on the premises at: 5 Brook St., Rehoboth, MA - an improved property includes two wood framed structures and one wood framed barn-style building situated on a 1.39 Acre lot of land with road frontage on Brook St. (Assessor’s Map/Lot: 22/7) Auction 3. At 1:00 PM to be held on the premises at: 248 Winthrop St. (Route 44), Rehoboth, MA - an improved property includes 3,518 SF Former Service Shop/Garage situated on a .32 Acre lot (Assessor’s Map/Lot: 46/1) Auction 4. At 1:00 PM to be held on the premises, for convenience, at: 248 Winthrop St. (Route 44), Rehoboth, MA – offering an unimproved parcel of land located near and identified as: Agricultural Ave., Rehoboth, MA with 24.6 Acres (Assessor’s Map/Lot: 68/22) Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 Deposit by cash or bank cashier’s check is required to bid and due at the auction for each property; balance of purchase price for each parcel purchased is due within 30 days of the date the high bid has been approved by the Rehoboth Select Board.

Properties are to be sold “as is” & “with all faults”, but with real estate taxes prorated to date of closing. A Buyer’s Premium of Ten Percent (10%) will apply and will be added to the high bid for each property sold; this total amount will represent the purchase price. Other terms and conditions will be announced at auction.

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The Rehoboth Local Emergency Planning Committee has received full certification from the State Emergency Response Commission. Mema local coordinator Doug Forbes made the presentation to the board of selectmen with Chairman and Rema director Bill Maiorano and Fire Chief Frank Baressi. Doug commended all the members of the committee for their hard work and dedication and congratulated the committee for a job well done.

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One of the things I hate about summer (besides mosquitoes) is the feeling that I always have to be patrolling parking lots looking for innocent victims trapped in a hot car. Already in May, there was a story about a child’s death in a hot car down South. Almost all of these child deaths are due to carelessness rather than deliberate cruelty, but that doesn’t make it any more bearable. Always, always check the baby’s car seat in the back when you get out of the car. Never leave a child in the car when you go into a store.

Pet-owners who leave their dogs in a hot car might be thinking that they (the owners) will be right back or that the windows are down (usually only a couple of inches, which makes very little difference.) Try leaving your car (minus the pet) sitting in the sun for 15 minutes and then see how dangerously hot it is when you return.

To make it more realistic from a dog’s point of view, wear a winter coat to get the full effect of the heat. There is a simple solution to this: leave the dog at home in the summer while you are out running errands.

Following the “if you see something, say something” slogan, I have already spoken to one man about leaving his dog in a car in the sun. Don’t be afraid to speak up. Needless to say, it’s important to be calm and nonconfrontational when explaining how hot cars can get and how quickly dogs can suffer and die in the heat.

Those who work for the well-being of our animal friends are special people. Praise goes to the Friends of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter, especially for their project to trap, neuter, and release feral cats. There are now stray cats all over town (like most places, unfortunately) and it’s good to see committed people taking steps to lessen the problem.

At our house, we are in the process of visiting shelters and websites looking for a new dog (adult, not puppy, small to medium size) after the death of our beloved Teddy a few months ago. No one can replace that loveable little mutt who loved to play fetch, but we hope to have a new dog soon. We took home one little dog from a rescue group on a trial basis but he wasn’t right for us.

You want to be sure you have the right dog; it’s a years-long commitment you need to take seriously.

People who have not looked for a new dog for a while may not realize how complicated it can be these days. Shelters have a lot of cats, Chihuahuas and pit pulls. But compared to other parts of the country, there don’t seem to be that many other dogs in shelters in New England. Small dogs are especially hard to find since they tend to find new homes very quickly. This speaks well for New England and is good news for our dogs, but can be frustrating for would-be dog adopters.

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Also, some of the breed and other rescue organizations, however well-meaning, are so fussy about placing their dogs that sometimes (in my view and that of others I’ve read) good potential owners get overlooked. I understand why they don’t want to let their dogs go home with just anyone; they have to be careful. But sometimes their rules seem so strict you wish they could be a little more flexible about adoptions. For myself, I’ll just be glad to have the dog-search settled so I can stop obsessing about it.

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By Sue Pimental So, if you watched the most recent Selectman meeting, you saw me get a little “passionate” when talking about the wealth formula, budget, and regional agreement as it relates to the schools. Let me see if I can explain this to you and then you decide what makes sense.

Some time ago, like 18months ago a committee was formed (remember in the public sector you need a committee for everything unlike the private sector), RAC committee…

Seekonk, MA stands for Regional Agreement Committee. A committee put together to review our current Regional Agreement. It hadn’t been updated since the late 80’s. When the agreement was “NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL, WE DO IT ALL” put together, we didn’t have this wealth formula. We received state funding pretty equally P: 508-326-6388 • F: 508-336-4343 …Dighton and Rehoboth and we paid based on the student population. Along comes this wealth formula which takes into account the city or town’s income and property values.

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• TITLE 5 INSPECTOR & SEPTIC Why would income even be in the equation? If someone in town has a lot of income, they are going to pay based on the value of their house, not their income. Makes no sense. So SYSTEM INSTALLER the reason for the committee was to review and make recommendations for any changes.

• GRAVEL DRIVEWAY REPAIRS You might remember a few years ago, when the school committee brought in a consultant and said that we need to apply state funding based on the “statutory method”….basically this • LOAM AND HYDROSEEDING wealth formula unless both towns voted an alternative method. They made a big deal, that it had to go to both town meeting for a vote. Guess what ? We were voting an alternative • MINI EXCAVATOR AND all along….both towns were given the assessment and voted on it. There were threats the BOBCAT SERVICES state would come in….why would they come in if both towns were voting for an alternative method that worked? So, you will remember they applied this wealth formula…which is Licensed Insured NOT based on student population, its based on the equalized value derived by assessed property values and income. Rehoboth took a HUGE whack…which no one seemed to think that was a problem. Where was our School Committee??

So a few members of this RAC committee proposed an alternative method…one that is very fair. Rehoboth pays for their k-8, Dighton pays for their k-8 and this wealth formula is applied to the highschool. Seems fair doesn’t it? So why won’t the school committee agree to put this in the regional agreement and use as an alternative method with the budget? If it had been used last town meeting, Rehoboth would have paid 500,000 less than it did. What does that tell you? We are subsidizing Dighton’s K-8. Why?!? Remember, this statutory method is NOT based on student population…we could have less students in the school sys& tem and still pay more than Dighton. Which is beyond ridiculous!

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My opinion, if the school committee does not include an alternative method then we should consider de-regionalizing the k-8.

We would not get reimbursement for transportation…however, we would “save” 500,000. But you know who has more to lose….

Dighton…not only would they lose transportation reimbursement, they would also have to pay for their k-8. It seems to me they have a lot more to lose than Rehoboth by de-regionalizing. And please don’t let anyone say, they don’t want to de-regionalize because again they are worried that the kids won’t be prepared the same by the time they get to the high school. Nothing would change from the student’s perspective…it’s the allocation of money not any change in the education. It would be the same superintendent, same administrators…no different than what it is now. Remember, the Kids/education would NOT be affected by this….the only difference is that each town would pay their fair share.

It’s crazy that we had to put together a committee and meet over 18 MONTHS to get to this conclusion. What I learned, keep consultants out of the mix, they only screw things up. And if elected official doesn’t work in YOUR best interest, vote them out of office.

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Seekonk Marks Memorial Day with Dedication of New Veterans Memorial

by Laura Calverley

Seekonk celebrated Memorial Day on Saturday, May 28 with a patriotic parade, followed by a solemn ceremony to mark the dedication of the new Seekonk Veterans Memorial on Newman Avenue.

The parade, which started at Seekonk High School at 10 a.m., marched down Arcade Avenue and Newman Avenue to the Hurley Middle School and featured the Seekonk Police Honor Guard, Seekonk High School Marching Band, the Edward Beatty American Legion Post #24 Band from Canton, and the Yankee Fife and Drum Corps. Don Kinniburgh was grand marshal of the parade.

Local officials including State Rep. Steve Howitt, State Sen. James Timilty, Town Administrator Shawn Cadime and Selectmen David Andrade and Nelson Almeida marched in the parade. There was also a large contingent of fire trucks, including several vintage vehicles, and several local organizations including Boy Scout Troop 1, Aitken Elementary School, the Seekonk Little League and more, who took part in the parade.

Residents lined the streets to enjoy the procession.

“It was fun. I liked the old fire engines,” said Jacqueline Sullivan.

“I thought it was really cool,” said 10 year-old Ethan H. “It was fantastic,” said Ethan’s 9 year-old brother Ryan H. After the parade, the dedication of the Seekonk Veterans’ Memorial Park was held. The weather was hot but it did not deter hundreds of family members, friends and colleagues of Seekonk veterans and others from attending to pay tribute to veterans and be part of the special dedication.

Several members of the Memorial Committee expressed their happiness about the project’s completion.

“I am ecstatic. It’s been five years in the making. I am overwhelmed that it has finally come to life,” said Bob DeFontes, vicechairman of the committee.

“I’m excited. We have waited for this day for a long time and we couldn’t ask for a better day,” said Doreen Taylor, a volunteer on the committee.

Seekonk Veterans Services Officer James LaFlame welcomes Seekonk Veterans’ Services Officer Jim LaFlame was master the crowd at the Dedication of the new Seekonk Veterans of ceremonies for the dedication.

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Selectman David Viera, chairman of the Veterans’ Memorial Committee, said the memorial was long overdue and it was an excellent location for it. “I want to thank the taxpayers of Seekonk for standing behind us and believing in us,” Viera said. “I hope we never have to add a new name to the back wall,” he added.

The Memorial Wall is dedicated to the 24 fallen soldiers from Seekonk. Their names are engraved on the wall and a roll call was read during the ceremony.

Mark Drapeau, who was the designer and architect of the project, spoke about wanting to help build a memorial in Seekonk for a long time. His father and two uncles served in the military. “I had thought many times about helping to create a special place in town for residents to honor their family members who were veterans,” said Drapeau, who volunteered his time on the project along with several others, since it was proposed three years ago.

“It’s not just about granite with names engraved on it, it is about honoring the heroes from our town and keeping their stories alive forever,” Drapeau said. He said the three soldiers that adorn the memorial wall were inspired by his father and two brothers who The new Seekonk Veterans Memorial left Seekonk to serve in World War II, but he purposely did not put faces or names on them. “Those three soldiers are here to salute every veteran that visits and to say welcome home,” Drapeau said.

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Another speaker, Brig. General Bennett Singer of the Rhode Island Army National Guard, said the memorial was “remarkable.”

“We are here for a time of both celebration and somber remembrance. We celebrate the efforts of all the volunteers who… built this beautiful and fitting monument…Today is also a time of remembrance and reflection on the sacrifices made by the 24 men whose names are on this memorial,” Singer said.

Commander Joe Santos, a Seekonk native, told the story of Harold Gilbert Larrabee, who served in the Navy and was reportedly the first casualty from Seekonk in World War II. “I ask you to remember Harold and every serviceman and woman who gave their lives for our great nation, not just on Memorial Day but every chance you get,” said Santos.

After the speaking program, family members of the 24 men were called up and presented with a single red rose. A wreath presentation was held to honor four World War II veterans from Seekonk - William Whitley, David Humphrey, Warren Carpenter and James Drapeau, who was not present. Bill Soule, who is also a World War II veteran, stood in for Drapeau. At the end of the ceremony, 24 white doves were released behind the memorial.

The ceremony closed with the playing of “Taps” and a rendition of “God Bless America” by Sandra Phillips.

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Paul Jacques father CMSGT Jacques (RET), and other fellow Veterans at today’s Seekonk Veterans Memorial dedication to “Preserve Honor, Dignity, and Respect” for Veterans past, present, and future.

Four Surviving Veterans of World War II from Seekonk. L to R: William Whitley, Bill Soule, David Humphrey, Warren Carpenter Not pictured: James Drapeau were honored during the Dedication of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park on Sat, May 28.

On the Cover: Bob DeFontes, Vice-chairman of the Veterans Memorial Committee raises the American flag at the new Seekonk Veterans Memorial with the help of Staff Sgt. U.S. Marine Andrew Roberson on Saturday, May 28.

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Dog licenses are being entered in the computer for 2016. Renewals that come in after May 31st will have a $20.00 late fee added. We have licensed over 1500 dogs so far, but we usually have around 1800 or more licensed in the town.

Thank you to Katie Alves and the Seekonk and Lakeville Police Departments for their hockey game to benefit the Save a Pet Society and in memory of Karen McHugh, the late Assistant Town Clerk here in Seekonk. The event was fun for all who attended and money was raised that is to be used to help the Seekonk Animal Shelter. The police had shirts made up and there was a 50/50 raffle. Very nice event and was attended by Karen’s mom and her wife and many of Karen’s Save a Pet friends and co-workers. Thank you again for a fun night. Good hockey game.

If you still have a census form that you have not returned, please do so now as we are getting ready to print the street list books and also inactivate some voters who have not responded. With the election season coming up, it is important to have your voter status as active so you don’t have to fill out extra paper work at the polls in order to vote.

Massachusetts has instituted early voting for the November 8th election. We will be encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting so that they won’t have to wait in line at the polls on election day. We will have more information on the days, hours of early voting and location in upcoming press releases. Seekonk may include a Saturday as an extra day to the ten days required by the new law. Hopefully we can accommodate voters who would find it easier to vote on a Saturday.

The Seekonk Meadows is having their annual celebration on June 18th. Events are scheduled from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM and at 10:00 AM , Seekonk artists will have a gallery in the library meeting room. There are many fun events scheduled for all family members.

This is their fifth annual celebration.

Had a nice tour of the new Senior Center on Arcade Avenue.

What a beautiful center-- our senior citizens will be so happy with their new facility. The building committee and Jack Vatcher, who has been the volunteer Clerk of the Works, have done a phenomenal job turning that building into a state of the art senior center that all of us can be proud of. Thank you to all of them who have donated their time for the past several years on this project.

Also, the Seekonk Veterans Memorial is absolutely beautiful. The sign is now up and the memorial looks really nice. Can’t believe how quickly that was finished. Many hours of volunteers on that project also. This town is fortunate to have all the volunteers Hours on these projects and with our youth sports M•T•T•F programs also.

This will be published after Memorial Day 9-5 weekend, but thank you to all our Veterans.

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Seekonk Concerned Citizens Controlling Our Land

At the recent Seekonk Town Meeting warrant article number 15 asked residents to spend $312,500 of taxpayers money to purchase a parcel of land on Elm and Chestnut streets. Buying this parcel of land would place it on the shelf and most likely out of our control forever.

Protecting our land is a great idea and we should always exercise caution whenever our land is being considered for development. But the problem with our land being controlled by a small group is wrong. Wrong because when land is placed on the shelf through the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) means that we can only regain control of that land by an act of the Massachusetts State Legislature. And that could translate to never.

Also, how do we know that land being presented by the CPC for open space isn’t already protected because it contains wetlands, ledge, or some other reason making it already unusable. So are we paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for land already protected?

Seekonk residents need to have more facts presented in these cases. Information that contains: a topographic study, flow rates, geological samples, Satellite photos and information from our planning board, zoning board of appeals, tax assessors and any other information that will help residents make a decision based on facts and not on the opinion of one board.

In the case of the land on Elm and Chestnut streets we were told by the presenter that eight new houses could be built there, but information recently obtained from our tax assessor office states it would be difficult to build one house there.

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By Robert Hammond May 28th, 2016 opened with blue skies and a gentle breeze, perfect for the 2016 Seekonk Memorial Day Parade. A proud yearly tradition, this year’s Parade featured many of the previous crowd favorites from previous years, and many local teams and organizations; such as little league baseball, Boy Scouts, and the revolutionary war era reenactor band. The Parade kicked off at ten o’clock in the morning, just as the sun starting heating things up, opened by an impeccable line of officers holding flags and standing shoulder to shoulder, marching in step. Music filled the air from the Seekonk High School Warrior Marching Band and Canton Mass’ Edward J Beaty American Legion Band, and a veritable legion of military vehicles and antique fire trucks followed the same path from Seekonk High School to Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, stretching the length of the central and northern parts of town. The parade passed by a huge crowd awaiting them at the Seekonk Public Library, which is now home and adjacent to the Veteran’s Memorial, which had its inauguration ceremony following the parade at noon. Despite sweltering heat reaching well up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, all kinds of people, young and old showed up to show their national pride and to celebrate the lives of those we have lost.

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If we were given wrong, or misleading information then Seekonk has the right to withdraw from purchasing this land.

Seekonk goes through great lengths to study and vette all requests for money and budgets yet we hardly even ask questions about land being purchased through the CPC. It’s time that Seekonk rethinks whether we need such a board, because any land purchased for open space should always remain in the control of the residents of Seekonk and not the state.

It could be possible that Seekonk just spent $312,500 on land we didn’t have to protect. That money could have been used for our schools, safety, or roads. It’s time to rethink how we’ve been doing business concerning our land purchases as we just may have bought property that was unusable to begin with and that’s bad business.

David Saad Secretary, Seekonk Concerned Citizens

MA RS. # 1367

By Robert Hammond Occupying the space directly next to the Seekonk Public Library, which previously held nothing but the air and an empty field, the newly finished Veteran’s Memorial is officially open to the public. At noon sharp, the Veterans’ Memorial began its opening ceremony. With the Seekonk High School Warrior Marching Band available to perform The Star Spangled Banner, the venue was packed to the brim, there was simply not enough room under the tent for the prodigious turn out. With an opening speech by Seekonk Board of Selectmen member David Viera, the memorial was opened to the sight of the American flag being raised and white doves being set free, and to the sounds of God Bless America and a medley of Marches of The Armed Forces. Despite the fact that two speakers were unfortunately unable to make it due to the weather and unforeseen complications, the event was a resounding success, and many thanks were given by the memorial committee to those who volunteered their time in making the memorial the best possible tribute it could be. The stated goal of the project was stated as thus: “This is more than just a memorial of stone, this is here to preserve the stories of those who have passed, and to keep their stories alive in the times to come”.

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People In The News Rehoboth’s Kristina Perez Receives Prestigious Award

Kristina Perez, of Rehoboth was awarded the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award — along with other young persons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese. The annual award, named for the pontiff who created the Fall River Diocese in 1904 and presented for the first time in 2001, recognizes teens who serve their parish community with selflessness, commitment and dedication.

Nominated for the honor by their pastor, recipients are active in a variety of ministries and programs within their parishes. Some are lectors, Eucharistic ministers, teachers in parish religious education programs; others are altar servers, leaders in youth groups, and members of retreat teams. Kristina A. Perez, attends Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Seekonk.

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By unanimous vote of the church and his joyful acceptance on May 8 th , Rehoboth Baptist Church is pleased to announce Pastor Steve Kitchen as the new pastor. He has been the pastor of Nauset Baptist Church in Eastham MA since 1999.

Steve is committed to preaching the whole counsel of God’s Word. Steve and his wife Cindy have six children.

Rehoboth Resident Katie Gately Sets 3 Career Softball Records at Bowdoin College

Katie Gately, a senior Biology major (Mandarin minor) concluded an outstanding career Saturday by setting 3 school career records. In her 4 years at Bowdoin, Katie started all 162 games at first base, making her the only player in Bowdoin history to start every game over a four year period.

In fact, up until an in-game injury this year which required a brief absence, she had never missed a single inning at first base.

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Congratulations Dighton-Rehoboth Class of 2016 Christina Abers Kyle Ackerknecht Nicholis Alves Jacquelyn Amaral Seth Amaral Vanessa Amaral Matthew Andrade Ryan Andrade Zachary Andrade Andrew Arcouette Seth Barboza Coby Belcher Marguerite Bellamy Courtney Berry Andrew Bettencourt Devin Biello Kristen Boehner Ashleigh Botelho Casey Botelho Jared Botelho Gregory BoudreauFine Nathan Bradley Benjamin Brex Anna Brodeur Robert Burns Justin Cadima Dylan Candeias Lauren Cappiello Andrew Carden Evan Cardoza Katrina Carepa Patrick Carey William Carrera Hayden Chace Kasey Charette Michael Charette Noah Chartier Adrian Chmielewski Rachel Chrystie Kevin Clifford Emily Cloutier Sydney Conway Keigan Cox Marriah Cram Emily Cronan Caylie Cross Samantha Curren Kylie D'Ambrosio Molly DaSilva Austin Davidson Thomas Davidson Caroline DeCoste John Delaney Lillian Dembrow

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Rehoboth resident, Devin Dembrow, an eighth grader at the Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School, has been awarded the 1923 Scholarship at the Providence Country Day School in East Providence, RI. A standout student and accomplished baseball player and martial artist, Denbrow was named the Rehoboth Lions Club “Outstanding Youth of the Year.” He distinguished himself among a field of highly qualified scholarship applicants and will join PCD’s ninth grade in September, 2016.

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The Taunton Area Chapter of AAUW is pleased to announce the 2016 recipient of the Mary Anderson Memorial $500 Scholarship

Victoria Alves is a graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth High School and will be a senior at Simmons College next fall. She has a career goal of becoming an international adoption social worker. Victoria has been involved in numerous activities at Simmons including the Dance Company, Relay for Life, Residence Hall Association, and Student Government Association. She has recently been an intern at the Violence Prevention and Educational Outreach Program and is currently doing work around gender-based violence.

In her application essay, Victoria wrote, “The most important thing I can do to build a better future for women and girls in the community and the world is to first take care of my future. By attending a women centered college, I am exposed to the current issues and challenges facing women.”

Applicants for this scholarship must be graduates of a high school in Southeastern Massachusetts, who will be entering their junior or senior year of college in the fall, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and a commitment to building a better future for women and girls.

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Bay View Academy Celebrates The Silver Screen In Grand Fashion

Let’s Go to the Movies Marks the 33rd Anniversary of Manhattan at the Bay Bay View Academy’s Performing Arts team and the Bay View Players (approximately 90 student performers and technical crew members) performed the cabaret-style production, Let’s Go to the Movies, for the 33rd annual celebration of Manhattan at the Bay. Manhattan at the Bay is a fundraising weekend of events centered on an original musical revue, which benefits the Academy. For 33 years, the shows have been directed by Christine D. Kavanagh and arranged and accompanied by Diane Gualtieri.

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Bay View Academy students participating in the Rhode Island Science & Engineering Fair in April earned 18 awards including first, second and third grants as well as three special awards. The competition took place at the CCRI Knight Campus in Warwick on April 2nd and 3rd. Bay View Academy science teachers, Dr. Kathryn Eller, Dr. Janell Johnson, William Goodwin and Sue Keefe oversaw the students’ projects from proposal to experiment and finally to the presentation.

According to Dr. Johnson, “these young women represented the academic excellence and fine character associated with being a member of the Bay View community quite brilliantly.” One Bay View junior who is mentored by Dr. Johnson, Laura Rubino (Mansfield, MA), plans to publish the results of her experiment in the NIH Genbank database. She won a first grant award for her project on the cloning and sequencing of GAPC genes in Viola wittrockiana (common name pansy) and Ocimum basilicum (common name basil). Laura’s work yielded one unique DNA sequence for basil and one unique sequence for pansy. Both the basil and pansy DNA sequences showed considerable sequence similarity to previously published DNA sequences for the GAPC-1 or GAPC-2 gene from a number of other plant species.

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Melina Cabral ‘20, Seekonk, MA

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Rachel Bettencourt ‘20, East Providence; Gabriella Moreira ‘20, Rehoboth, MA; Daniella Olivares ‘20, Seekonk, MA

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Clara Cruz ‘19, East Providence

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Club News & Announcements New England Antique Tractor & Truck Association

The New England Antique Tractor & Truck Association kicked off their season with a Garden Tractor Pull and a Farm Tractor Pull on April 24th at Francis Farm. The event began with a “test and tune” safety inspection for each tractor.

Members took part in an antique tractor ploughing demonstration at the Bristol Aggie Expo event on April 30th to help show the public what farming was like in the early to mid part of the 1900’s.

The oldest tractor at the event was a nicely restored 1926 Fordson Model F farm tractor pulling a Ferguson Sherman two bottom plough, owned by Richie Lemieux of Rehoboth.

A Garden Tractor Pull and Farm Tractor Drop Sled pull is planned at the Dighton Lions Cow Chip Festival, June 4th & 5th.

Our Tenth Anniversary Show will be held on June 12 at Francis Farm from 9-4. This will be our signature event for the year. There will be a swap meet, antique tractor and truck show, live antique farm machinery show, a garden tractor pull, a farm tractor pull, hay ride, bounce room, kids pedal tractors, food, and raffles. Admission is a cash or food donation to the Rehoboth Helping Hands Food Pantry.

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We celebrated our 5th anniversary with a wonderful program

by Jeff Paquette on the guitar. He sang country as well as original songs. We then enjoyed cake and ice cream while we reminisced.

The Junior Grangers sold lemonade at the South Middleboro Grange hall on the 21st. Always things to do at the Grange.

Sharing more of the Massachusetts State Grange (MSG) Legislative policies - The MSG supports fair taxation of all residents to support local and state governments. Also supports substantial tax credits for investments made in alternative renewable energy resources and tax credits for the installation of devices with increased energy efficiency.

The May 24th meeting featured a Memorial service to honor all Grangers who passed away last year. We also remembered our troops serving our country.

On June 14th we will dine out to celebrate spring. The June 28th meeting will feature a Bingo night after the business is done.

We also host Bay State Pomona on the 25th at 12 noon with election of officers and a deaf activities table.

Remember we like new folks and members at any meeting; 7 PM at the Grange hall 243 Winthrop street Rehoboth.

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Hi-Lo Jack League now Forming Pete’s Hi-Lo Jack League is now forming for their September, 2016 session. Play will begin Wednesday September 7th, 15 week session at the American Legion Post 302 Hall on Anawan Street in Rehoboth.

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Seekonk Lions Help Fellow Member

Members of the Seekonk Lions Club recently came together on a Saturday morning to help a fellow Lion build a handicap ramp for his daughter to use short term to access his home.

Eight members of the Lions carpenter division were able to put this all together in half a day. The comradely of the Lions and the ability to jump in to help a fellow member is a great example of some of the small things the Seekonk Lions members do for each other along with other community needs.

Members of the Seekonk Lions Club and the ramp they built.

Rehoboth Lions Honor Long Service Members

On May 25, Ted Ballard and Russell Latham were honored for their long service to the Rehoboth Lions. As presented by Rehoboth Lions President Jim Whitehead, Ted received a special pin commemorating his 45 years as a Lion, while Russ was awarded his 50 year pin. Present at the ceremony were members of the Rehoboth Lions, the Rehoboth Anawan Lions, the Dighton Lions and the Dighton-Rehoboth Leo club. In addition, representative Steven Howett, who presented Russ with a certificate of achievement from the State House of Representaives, District Governor Roland Grenier, District Governor Elect Sharon Audet, and past District Governor Ray Moreau.

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100 Hours Recognition 2016

The Seekonk Kiwanis and the Seekonk High School Key Club sponsored a Community Service Breakfast on May 19th to recognize thirty (30) students from the Class of 2016 who have completed 100 hours of service throughout their high school career. They were presented with certificates and 100 hour service pins donated by Kiwanis. They were congratulated by Key Club Advisor Deanna Marinucci and Kiwanis President Beverly Hart. Also present were Superintendent Arlene Bosco and Principal Christopher Jones.

Those receiving awards were: Lauren Abbott, Kendra Adams, Michael Belcher, Tiffany Costa, Dylan DeAmaral, Alexander Drainville, Madison George, Nathan Girard, Jason Hafley, Robyn Harris, Michael Ho, Sara Houle, James Kappatos, Elizabeth King, Ankit Kotwal, Katelyn Leclerc, Jessica Leech, Amiel Lopez, Hannah Machado, Jessica Moszkowicz, Molly O’Halloran, Allison Pereira, Jesse Pozzi, Emily Salois, Lindsey Scott, Owen Shanahan, Anne Silveira, Kathryn Silveira, Brendan Smith and Barbara Wang.

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Rehoboth Anawan Lions

The Rehoboth Anawan Lions held its last meeting on May 5th at the home of Sue Nokes.

Final plans were completed for our Ladies Luncheon With Laughter which was enjoyed by all who attended and was amazed by the beautiful baskets which was our raffle and everyone who made a basket did a beautiful job and there was a great display for all to see. Thank you club members who made that and supplied all that were displayed. You out did yourselves so, Thanks.

We held our raffle at that meeting for our Mom’s Day Out and the winner of the baskets was Gerald Jodin. Congratulations and I hope you enjoyed all the goodies that were in the baskets. This is a yearly event. We hope you enjoyed it too.

We also had our Mass Eye Research collection at the Dunkin Donuts in Rehoboth, North and South and we want to Thank Everyone for their contribution to a worthy cause. It was as always very successful and donations go to Eye Research in Boston.

The next event we will be having is a twinning meeting with the Rehoboth, Dighton and Rehoboth Anawan clubs and we are making a presentation to the Dighton-Rehoboth Leo’s Club who we sponsored by presenting them with their own banner. They are a cub consisting of D.R. Students and they do a tremendous job.

At the recent State Convention they were named the best Leo’s Club in the State of Massachusetts, so congratulations to the Leo’s We will also be participating in the Memorial Day parade which will be held in Dighton this year. Hopefully the weather will be with us again.

Our installation of officers will be held on June 22nd at the Country Gardens in North Rehoboth. Debby Pires will be our incoming President this Lionistic Year, July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017. All the new officers will be installed. They will be listed in our next article.

The Rehoboth Anawan Lions are saying Thank You to all who have supported us this year in all our fund raisers, and remember our motto, “We Serve” and indeed we do. See you next month!

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Five classical concerts were held, and the audience attendance set a record as the highest since the series began. Audience members continue to be enthusiastic in their appreciation of the concerts, and the series is highly regarded by musicians, most of whom perform in venues across the US and around the world.

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The Massachusetts AFL-CIO unanimously endorsed Paul Jacques for State Representative, 4th Bristol District “We are excited to be supporting Paul Jacques for State Representative. He has proven throughout his life that he understands and champions the issues that are critical to working people. He is a Veteran and a Firefighter Paul Jacques who has already spent decades fighting for our values. We know he will be a strong advocate for his community in the House of Representatives.” - Mass. AFL-CIO President Steven A. Tolman.

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Rehoboth and Seekonk Town Committee’s endorse Paul Jacques for State Representative, 4th Bristol District.

Rehoboth Democratic Town Committee and Seekonk Democratic Town Committee recently held meetings. Both DTC’s endorsed Paul Jacques for State Representative, 4th Bristol District.

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From Shearing to Spinning: How to Turn Wool into Yarn

Spinning wool on a spinning wheel was one of the traditional crafts on display at the Strawberry Country Festival on Sunday, June 5 at the museum. Spinning may seem quaint now, but it was a vital skill in the years before the Industrial Revolution. We found out more about spinning in a fascinating new book, How to be a Tudor

by Ruth Goodman, which looks at daily life in the late 16th century.

“All clothing was fearfully expensive by modern standards,” Ms. Goodman writes. “The costs involved in making a garment, particularly in processing the raw materials, were enormous.” The author describes how shepherds would first drive their flocks down to streams and ponds to wash the sheep in the spring before shearing.

Shearing was a massive operation that called for all hands at work. While today sheep-shearers can work through hundreds of animals a day, 400 years ago “the hard-working men armed with a pair of hand shears did well to complete 30. Once shorn, the fleeces had to be sorted, rolled and packed for sale. Cloth production began with the combing or carding of the wool to clean out any twigs or filth and to untangle any knots. This was all done by hand, keeping many women and children busy.”

“Next it was spun on a simple drop spindle or, as the era progressed, with a spinning wheel. It took 12 skilled spinsters to supply the yarn to keep one weaver in business. Few women totally escaped the job of spinning. Indeed, the word became synonymous with the unmarried woman (hence the change in the meaning of the word).”

The chore of weaving was the next step in the labor-intensive production of cloth. It was mostly done by men and required another set of special skills to operate the loom.

In short, many people had to work long hours to produce the finished yarn and cloth needed for clothing, which was all hand-sewn too. It’s something to think about when 3rd graders in Kate we so easily buy our ready-made Costantino’s class pose clothes today. at one of the Carpenter Museum’s looms.

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Thanks to Dave Downs

If we have a program or event at the Carpenter Museum, there’s a good chance Dave Downs will be there. Dressed in colonial garb, he always arrives prepared with a wealth of information about local history and a great sense of humor! You’ve probably seen him greeting at the Folk Art & Artisans Show, navigating our bus tours or helping with the 3rd grade program. If he can’t help, it’s often because he’s volunteering at Hornbine School or doing one of his many talks to local organizations.

Some of us remember Dave as “Mr. Downs,” the fun-loving elementary school teacher. Now retired, he tells the story that he once had challenged his students to achieve some goal, promising to sit on a step ladder and sing a song with his guitar. As he was playing, the Superintendent happened to visit his classroom! For Dave, that story is one of many that he shares with a laugh.

Words can’t express our appreciation for all Dave does to support the Carpenter Museum and to serve the community. With a humble nature and generous spirit, he is a joy to work Dave Downs with. Thanks, Dave!

Past President Honored by Town

At the Annual Town Meeting on May 9, Rehoboth Antiquarian Society President Emeritus E. Otis Dyer Sr. was honored by the Board of Selectmen for well over half a century of service to the Town of Rehoboth.

Otis Dyer was a charter member of the Rehoboth Historical Commission, which was authorized by Town Meeting in 1965, and served until this year, often as chairman. He was also chairman of the Planning Board in the late 1950s and early 1960s and chairman of the Gravel Committee about the same time. As a Planning Board member in the late 1950s, he helped establish Rehoboth’s first zoning map, which is still in use today. He also served on the Survey Board for many years and was chairman of the Rehoboth Revolutionary War Bicentennial Commission, 1974-1976. He was presented with a plaque noting these many years of service.

Tom Charnecki Shares Memories of Growing up in the 1950s

Until he was 13, Tom Charnecki lived on Providence Street near Pine Valley Country Club. It was the 1950s. He attended the Pleasant Street School and remembers playing Little League for a brief time behind the South Providence Fire Station. Tom moved back to town years later to raise his own family, and today is treasurer and past president of RAS. He owns the Perryville Inn. Here are some of his childhood memories:

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Strawberries, Chickens, and the Hass’s Pigs

“We had an acre and grew strawberries. I was paid 2 cents for every basket I picked.

I was the oldest of four boys. We’d walk to Toste’s, which was on the corner of Wood and Providence Street, and we’d use our money to buy penny candy and bubble gum – I think it was “Topps” - the kind that had the baseball cards.

“Another way we made money was by collecting bottles by the side of the road and selling them to Toste’s. They paid top dollar: 2 cents for small bottles and 5 cents for large.

After we moved away we heard the news about a fire at Toste’s. Unbeknownst to us, Toste’s had used those bottles for their illegal bottling operation out back, which caught fire and was destroyed.

“When we were old enough to handle “big money,” we sold strawberries for 25 cents a basket right in front of our house. We also raised chickens, maybe a few hundred. We didn’t have a lot of money. Sometimes my mom made shirts for us out of the chicken feed bags.

“Hass’s pig farm was down Providence Street, at the bottom of the hill. More than once the pigs got out and found my mom’s garden. She wasn’t happy.

Shagging Golf Balls at Pine Valley Country Club

“About a year before we moved when I was 13, Pine Valley Golf Club opened. One of my first jobs was shagging golf balls and caddying at Pine Valley. I was a caddy for about $1 a round. And that was carrying the bag!

“Pine Valley Country Club was nearby, and we would search for lost golf balls and then sell them to the golfers. One time a guy recognized some of the golf balls he’d lost, so he was buying back his own balls! Another time, when we were looking for balls, we unknowingly picked up some that were on the fairway as the golfers were playing. When we realized we were in trouble, we ran to hide in the chicken coop. But the golfers told my mother, and they found us.”

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at Hillside Country Club November 25, 2016 Tom Charnecki (far left) with brothers (l to r) Bob, Dave and Ray at Dave’s first communion at St Dominic’s Church in Swansea, May 1957. Tom’s family lived on Providence St. in Rehoboth until he was 13.

Looking for Students and Teachers from DRHS classes or 1985 & 1986 to Celebrate To sign up and for more information go to “Dighton Rehoboth 30th Class Reunion 1985 & 1986” on Facebook

A Message from the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society President

During the past year, our Society has experienced both continuity and change. The Carpenter Museum and Blanding Library have continued to operate at high standards, our finances are in order, and our Board is committed to the good of the Society.

The Arts in the Village concert series enjoyed a successful year, a wide variety of programs has been presented at both library and museum, and many community groups benefit from the use of our facilities. Major renovations at Goff Hall will be finished in the coming year.

We have gained some new members and lost some valued ones to death. Revitalizing our committees has been a fairly successful but still continuing project. We are very grateful to the members who give of their time and talents.

June 2016 The Reporter Museum Director Barbara Spencer has announced her impending retirement and we are in the process of seeking a new Director.

Although Barbara will be very hard to replace, we look forward to seeing where her successor will take us.

As we move through our second century, we continue to work on meeting the needs of the time. We have adopted new mission and vision statements to better describe ourselves and our relationship with Rehoboth.

Mission Statement: The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society exists to preserve, promote and enhance the significant historical, educational and cultural assets of Rehoboth, Massachusetts.

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We love our 3rd grade visitors! Keeping a class busy with many hands-on activities throughout a day is a challenge, but we have lots of help. Thanks to our many volunteers. Pictured are just a handful of our lively group (l to r): Wendy Cordeiro, Kara Evans, Elyse Thaler, Rose Roulier and Meghan Gelfuso.

Historic Stage Curtain to be Restored at Goff Hall

Thanks to a generous grant from the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation, the historic painted grand drape that was made for the opening of Goff Memorial Hall in 1915 will be restored this summer.

Conservators Mary Jo Davis and Christine Hadsel of Curtains Without Borders, a project dedicated to documenting and conserving historic painted scenery (www. curtainswithoutborders.org), will do the work from Monday, June 27 to Thursday, June 30. Volunteers are needed to help with most aspects of the process. If interested, please contact the Carpenter Museum at carpentermuseum@gmail.com. The restoration will be taking place in the large hall next to Blanding Library. Please stop in to see what’s going on—the conservators will be happy to answer any questions!

Rehoboth Genealogy Group at Carpenter Museum Wed. June 22, 7pm

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, June 10, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Tony Parkes. Music will be performed by Dave Langford and Max Newman. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. For information, call 508-2526375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program Saturday, June 11th

Explore four private gardens in Rehoboth and Seekonk, MA and Providence, RI, open to the public for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. No reservations required; rain or shine.

Featuring an HGTV People’s Pick award winning landscape, a checkerboard thyme patio, a four-season garden with dogwoods and other favorite June bloomers, an urban gem with a modernist flair, and expansive views of nearby farm fields, golf course, a wildlife refuge, and the Runnins River.

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Strawberry Moon Thanksgiving Picnic Saturday, June 11th

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The Seaconke Wampanoag Cultural Committee will be hosting our Strawberry Moon Thanksgiving Picnic on June 11, 2016, 11:00 am—5:00 pm to be held at Colts State Park, Rt. 114B, Fireplaces 11—12 Come join us for an afternoon of musical celebration and appreciation – bring your children, grandchildren, and neighbors for native storytelling and activities.

Please bring and share your favorite dish at the Thanksgiving Potluck with family and friends..

“We will furnish a variety of strawberry shortcakes and treats, drinks, paper goods, charcoal, and condiments”.

Algonquin Tribes this was a time to gather the ripening strawberries. This is also known as the Rose Moon and the Hot Moon.

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Activities Women in King Philip’s War Monday, June 13, at 7:00 pm

Come to the Raynham Council on Aging at 2215 King Philip Street, Raynham, on Monday, June 13, at 7:00 pm to hear Edward Lodi talk about Women in King Philip’s War. Though often overlooked by historians, a number of remarkable women played major roles in King Philip’s War: making history-changing decisions, performing heroic deeds, enduring hardships, chronicling their experiences, lending support in innovative ways.

Included are three squaw-sachems—Awashonks of the Sakonnets, Weetamoo of the Pocassets, and Quaiapen of the Narragansetts—who together with Philip rose up against the English; Mary Rowlandson, the Englishwoman taken captive in a raid against Lancaster, whose extraordinary narrative of her captivity became America’s first best-selling book; Ann Brackett; Wootonekanuske; Amie; Penelope Winslow; and others whose names have been lost to history, but whose exploits have become the stuff of legend.

Lodi rounds out his talk with accounts of what daily life was like for women in the settlements and on the frontier; the “stealth and stratagems” employed by Indian women acting as spies; restrictive laws and how some Englishwomen defied them; and the terrible vengeance wreaked by the women of Marblehead on two hapless captives.

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Rehoboth Community Dance Sunday, June 19th

* Free * On Sunday evening, June 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., there will be a community dance held at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth. This dance is hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, a group of area musicians who meet regularly on Sunday evenings at Goff Hall to play Celtic dance music.

The June 19 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes.

All dance steps will be taught.

Admission is free and open to the public, and all ages and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bob Elliott at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com or call 774-644-1369. http:// www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

Rehoboth Business Association Meeting Notice Tuesday, June 21st, 2016

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The East Providence Arts Council is now accepting submissions for our 2nd annual arts festival-”the looff”. The festival takes place August 20th (Rain Date Aug 21st) at historic Crescent Park in East Providence RI. We are seeking fine artists who create paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, handmade jewelry, fiber and glass.

Please follow the link below for the submission form: http://www.eastprovidencearts.org/the-looff-submission.html

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Friday, June 24, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, June 24, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Dave Eisenstadter. Music will be performed by Amy Larkin and Debby Knight. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

Haven United Methodist Church Events Haven UMC Thrift Store:

Open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 9 am to 12 pm. Women’s, Men’s, Children’s (infant to older child) clothing and shoes, children’s toys, books, knickknacks and household goods. Donations accepted, especially Men’s and children’s clothing and household goods (in good and/or working condition please!). Call the church office at 401-438-4911 for information or to make donations.

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Rehoboth Congregational Church Vacation Bible School July 11-14th from 9 am to 12 pm

Vacation Bible School Camp @ Rehoboth Congregational Church July 11-14th from 9 am to 12 pm. VBS is free to all ages 3-12.

Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World A rock solid foundation for their lives, built on Bible truths that will help them understand how they can face challenges with Jesus’ provision of hope, courage, direction, love and His power! Games, bible stories and science experiments will be some of the fun activities during the week.

Call the church office at 508-252-4545 to reserve your place on the quest!

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Lobster Roll or Lobster Mac & Cheese Lunch Friday – June 10, 2016

Welcome spring with the Lobster Roll or Lobster Mac & Cheese Lunch coming up on Friday, June 10th. Enjoy a 12oz container of Home-Made macaroni and cheese with chunks of lobster meat and a cracker crumb topping, a pickle, cookie and choice of soda or water. Or order the famous Lobster Roll filled with chunky lobster meat on a thin bed of lettuce (with or without mayo), chips, pickle, cookie, and beverage choice. Just call 508-222-1759, fax 508-222-2326, or email centumc@verizon.net Individually packaged, take-out lobster lunches are only $11.00, complete, and can be picked up at the best time for you on June 10th between 6:30am and 1pm. Pick up is at Centenary United Methodist Church, 15 Sanford Street, corner of North Main & Sanford Streets, across from the YMCA, in downtown Attleboro.

Group orders can be delivered to businesses, schools, and professional offices. So why not take orders where you work and they’ll bring everyone’s Lobster Luncheon to you.

To be certain, order by noon, Tuesday, June 7th. Some extras may be available for instant pick-up on Friday, June 10th. Find out why so many people are regulars at Centenary’s quarterly Lobster Luncheon.

Memorial Baptist Church Summer Music Festival to Benefit Doorways Food Pantry Saturday June 25th

The Memorial Baptist Church is holding a Music Festival on Saturday June 25th from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. This is a family-friendly event, featuring free musical performances (a donation of a nonperishable food item is requested), clowns, face painting, games and summer festival food. Several musical acts are already scheduled to perform, including: Troy Bourn, Patty Biernacki, Angela Cole, and the patriotic stylings of One Voice. All proceeds from this event will benefit Doorways Food Pantry, serving our neighbors in need. Memorial Baptist Church is located at 340 Central Ave in north Seekonk. This event promises to be an inexpensive treat for the whole family – join us.

Rehoboth Baptist Church announces this year’s Family Fun Fair August 13th

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Our 7th Family Fun Fair will be held on August 13th from 11 AM – 3 PM. Save the date and plan to attend. The theme will be Dare to be a Daniel. Activities will include making lion face masks, cupcake decorating, face painting, puppet show, stories and more. The Triboro Bluegrass Gospel Jam will appear. All food and activities are free, all are welcome.

For more information, visit our website: www.rehobothbaptistchurch.org or call 508-252-6437.

Rehoboth Baptist Church is located at 132 Moulton Street, Route 118, 2 miles south of Route 44.

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2016 Vacation Bible School Dates August 1-5

Newman, UCC located at 100 Newman Ave Rumford, Rhode Island will host a “Surf Shack” themed Vacation Bible School (VBS) week! Your children will ride the wave through a week of arts and crafts, science, music, recreation, and worship with children from all over the East Providence area and neighboring towns.

Newman’s VBS will meet Monday, August 1st – Thursday, August 4th from 9AM till Noon and Friday, August, 5th from 5 – 7 PM where all our children and their families will attend to see what the children have experienced throughout the week. The cost is $10 per child ($25 max per family) and is offered to children entering K – 5th grade in the fall.

For a registration form, please contact the Church Office at 401-434-4742 X10 or see the church’s website at newmanucc.org to register online. Registration deadline is July 22.

Newman Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, UCC Announces “Food Truck Sunday”

Join us to combine two wonderful summer opportunities… an outdoor worship service in the shaded pine grove beside the church and a food truck sourced lunch. Mijos Tacos and Rocket Fine Street Food will be on site.

Food Truck Sunday Sunday, June 19, 2016 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Food Truck Lunch Following the worship service, all are invited to continue the celebration sharing in an outdoor time of food and fellowship.

Chef Peter Gobin of Mijos Tacos will be serving the meal from his local taco truck.

For more information on Mijos Tacos, visit their website and view their menu at: www. mijostacos.com Rocket Fine Street Food will be serving honest food prepared from scratch using fresh, naturally raised ingredients (locally sourced when possible). www.rocketstreetfood.wordpress.com Bring your appetite.

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This annual Festival is held to provide scholarships for students from Freetown, MA. Sponsored by The Tuesday Club of Assonet and the Freetown Cultural Council. www.tuesdayclubofassonet. org. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/TuesdayClub-of-Assonet

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Collectors’ Tours: Meet everyday art lovers who love to collect. Surrounding themselves with the art they love, collectors dive in head first, visiting galleries and artists’ studios. Listen as they tell stories of their collecting adventures and personal discoveries. Catch their enthusiasm about the art they discover and the artists they meet.

Ricky Gagnon will be leading the Collectors’ Tour in June.

New Galleries for the 2016 Season: The Handicraft Club, Inner Space Outsider Art Gallery @ Share Space, Sprout RI, and J Schatz.

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News And Notes From Blanding Library

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Monday - Thursday 11:30 - 8:00pm

Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 4:00pm

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Movie Night Features “Finding Nemo”, Tues. June 7

It will be movies and more starting at 6:30 p.m. with cupcakes and coloring on Tues.

June 7. The movie will start at 7 p.m. Free and for all ages.

“Music Together” on Tues, June 14, 10 a.m.

This special Tot Time will feature another visit from “Music Together”, an informal musical experience for children under age 6, using songs, rhymes and musical instruments.

Advance registration is required.

Regular Tot Time for children under the age of 3 will resume on Tues. July 5 at 10 a.m.

Call the library to register.

Fiona the Whale Returns Sat. July 9

It will be a whale of a day on Sat. July 9 when children can stop by to explore the giant inflatable whale during library hours.

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Date Change for Ed the Wizard (Now on Wed. July 20)

We’ve had to reschedule the magic program by Ed the Wizard from the end of this month to Wed. July 20 at 2 p.m. Ed’s fun magic show is always a hit with kids. This free program is sponsored by the Rehoboth Cultural Council and is for all ages.

The theme of the Massachusetts Summer Reading Program this year is “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read”. For more information on upcoming children’s programs and summer story hours, log on to blandinglibrary.net.

Celebrating Thoreau Bicentennial

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Looking ahead to next year, the state will be celebrating the 200th birthday of one of its most famous authors, Henry David Thoreau, on July 12, 1817. The Thoreau Bicentennial Statewide Read will be sponsored by the Walden Woods Project, the Massachusetts Center for the Book and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area.

The goal is to have every town and city in Massachusetts participate by coordinating at least one event in 2017 that brings community members together to read a work of Thoreau’s. You can find out more at this website: walden.org/Bicentennial/Read.

The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays. Phone 508-252-4236 or go to blandinglibrary.net. The library will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.

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Grief Support at Community VNA

Community VNA’s monthly grief support group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:30 - 8:00pm, at 10 Emory Street, Attleboro MA 02703.

Each meeting will feature a different topic on grieving.

Group facilitators will be Linda Regan, LICSW and Judith Lynn Gordon, RN, BSN. June 14, 2016: Helping Yourself & Others Through the Grieving Process July 12, 2016: Moving On After Loss Group does not meet in August.

All programs are free and open to the public although preregistration is requested by calling (774) 203-1372. For more information go to the agency website at www.communityvna.com.

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Summer is fast approaching and the Seekonk Library Youth Services Department is ready to offer some fun activities for children and their families as those lazy, hazy days reach us.

Oliver the Labradoodle will be visiting on Tuesday afternoons from 3:15 to 5:15 pm and listening to children read to him. He loves to lounge on a sofa chair in the Library’s Meeting Room and hear great stories read by children. Please call the Library to arrange a specific time slot because 20 minutes are allowed each reader during the two hours. Oliver will not be at the Library on June 14, Family Movie Matinee day.

On Tuesday, June 14, at 4 pm children will be entertained by a movie matinee about the antics of a soccer team consisting of a misfit group of small town kids who are coached by a teacher from England. It stars Steve Guttenburg and Olivia D’Abo and is rated PG. The running time is 1 hour 40 minutes. Free SmartFood will be available compliments of The Friends of Seekonk Public Library.

Rocket Science will take place at the Library on Saturdays, June 4 and 11 starting at 1 pm when children and an accompanying adult will build rockets from STEM kits provided by the Civil Air Patrol. This program is open to children aged 8 and over with parental involvement for children under age 12. Major Don Morrison will be facilitating this program. He’s hoping that children will build a couple of rockets each, which will be launched on Saturday, June 25, starting at 10 am.

The Seekonk Meadows will be celebrating their 5th Annual Summer Kick-Off on Saturday, June 18 from 2 to 6 pm. Live music and children’s nature activities will be featured along with kite building and flying.

This event is open to the public.

On Monday June 27, at 6:30 pm Ed Popielarczyk will present his Magical Moments program as the Library’s June guest for their monthly Family Night. No registration is required for this program and it is open to the public.

For more information on these programs, please call the Youth Services Department at Seekonk Public Library at 508-336-8230 x5140 or check out their website, www. seekonkpl.org/childrens.

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Seekonk Library Children’s Programs Summer Reading Program

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Summer reading is not only fun but it helps children retain the reading skills they acquired throughout the school year. To participate, children read any books they want and they keep track of how much time is spent reading. The program includes free books, raffle prizes, and reading awards in August. This program is for children of all ages even those who are not yet reading independently. For more details and to register visit seekonkpl.org/children or call

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Build rockets on Saturday, June 4 & 11. Launch them on Saturday, June 25 at 10 am Ages 8+ Parental involvement required for children under age 12. Register at seekonkpl.org/children or call 508-336-8230 x5140

Magical Moments with Ed Popielarczyk Monday, June 27 6:30 pm

Join us for a magic program featuring slapstick, tricks, comedy and more. Free and open to the public with funding generously provided by The Friends of Seekonk Public Library. No registration- just come!

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Oscar Buzz Movies @ Seekonk Library

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive popcorn!

Take some time for yourself and enjoy this Oscar Buzz select DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library! This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

Thursday, June 16, 6:00 pm

This film, nominated for two Academy Awards, tells the story of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo who was jailed and blacklisted for his political beliefs. Stars Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren and Diane Lane. Rated R; 2 hours 4 minutes.

Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 5130.

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Line Dancing for Health & Fun at Seekonk Library

Whether you want to get ready for the summer party season or discover a fun, new way to exercise, we have the program for you! Join us for one or both free sessions of Line Dancing 101 at Seekonk Public Library on Wednesday, June 22 and 29 at 6:30 PM. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. Space is limited; registration is required. Call the library at 508-336-8230 to register for this program today!

Line Dancing is a fun social activity that has all the necessary elements to improve cardiovascular health. You will start with low impact dances then gradually progress to a high-energy experience.

You may have learned the Electric Slide, but do you know the new classic dances, Cupid Shuffle, Wobble, and Rock This Party?

Soul Line Dance is here to stay and it’s a great way to burn calories. Certified Line Dance instructor Angela Dickerson of Boston Rhythm Riders will help you get ready for your next opportunity to shine on the dance floor. Don’t stand on the sidelines at the next Wedding, Family re-union, or Birthday party! Contact information for The Boston Rhythm Riders: www.BostonRhythmRiders.com, or (617)249-4277.

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Android Users, What’s Your Favorite App?

Join us at Seekonk Public Library to share and learn about using your Android phone or tablet. The next monthly meeting of the Android user group will be Thursday, June 23 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the Innovation Center. Space is limited; registration with a SAILS library card is required.

The goal of the Android Hour is to help each other learn to use this new technology.

There is no set agenda; Participants will bring their devices to share questions and answers, favorite tips and tools. This session will be moderated by Senior Adult Services Librarian Michelle Gario. Michelle says, “Android devices are just different enough from iPads and iPhones to make it confusing to talk to people who own those devices. We’re all learning one day at a time and the ‘little’ we think we know can be a huge benefit to the person sitting right beside us.”

To register or for more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130, visit: www.seekonkpl.org or contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

Say “Hello” to Mango Languages

Whether you’re brushing up for international travel or learning a new language for the first time, we have the service for you; Say “hello” to Mango! Use your Seekonk Public Library card to begin your language learning journey by selecting from over 60 languages. This fun and engaging resource provides interactive lessons on language and culture using audio tutorials with native speakers, movies, and great mobile app features!

Senior Adult Services Librarian Michelle Gario says “Mango is a great combination of easy access and great features, and it just makes learning a language fun again.

Try the Pirate course and see for yourself!”

Go to the library’s website www.seekonkpl.org to try Mango now as a guest or to create an account with your Seekonk Library card to track your progress as you learn.

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Gallery 175, located in downtown Pawtucket, RI, will be hosting an exhibit of artwork by photographer, Carol Wontkowski; painter, Irene Allen; and paper/printmaker, May Babcock from May 9 – July 2, 2016. Each artist brings a unique aesthetic vision to the exhibition in work inspired by landscapes.

Carol Wontkowski, a photographer from Attleboro, MA, received technical training as a commercial photographer and pursued a career working for an advertising agency until, in 2007, she decided to follow her artistic instincts to branch out into fine art photography.

On exhibit are poetic landscape images in which Wontkowski sensitively captures diffused and shimmery light in atmospheric mist.

In these dreamy settings, forms emerge and disappear, taking the viewer to romantic places.

In contrast to the softness of Wontkowski’s work, Irene Allen gives us a series of expressive paintings of vibrant colors and bold forms based on variations of a red theme. Her studies in biology and her training in art came together for Allen when she began painting images inspired by nature reinterpreted through heightened color, lines, and patterns. As her work has Artist Irene Allen in her studio recently evolved, the organic forms remain, but the images are completely abstract defined by exaggerated lines and bold color reflecting the energy and vitality of the living world. Allen, who lives in Providence, is an active member of the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative where she has won the annual PAC Award in both 2014 and 2015.

The third artist, May Babcock, makes and prints handmade paper. Having received a master’s degree in studio art from Louisiana State University, Babcock is now based in Pawtucket where she explores diverse landscapes both visually and physically. She makes paper by imbedding bits of fibers collected from specific locations into the pulp that she casts into woodcut molds to produce large paper prints or pages of handmade books. Her earthy landscape Aritst, May Babcock in her studio holding handmade paper images evoke the organic textures and patinas of the natural world.

Gallery 175 is located at 175 Main Street in historic downtown Pawtucket, RI, adjacent to the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center and across from historic Slater Mill. The gallery is open to the public, free of charge from 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday and there is ample parking. A reception for the artists will take place, Sunday, May 15 from 1 to 3 pm.

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Raegan has already stole the hearts of her grandparents, Raymond and Gloria Malo of Rehoboth and Wayne and Rosalind LaCroix of Attleboro along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

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SPORTS UPDATE DR Softball 2016 SCC Co-Champions Great season girls, congratulations!

Next DR Softball Booster Club meeting Monday, June 13th 6:30 room 115 DR High School.

The first girls victory was earned on May 7 by the Girls 3/4 team, with an 11-2 victory over CLCF. The first Girls 5/6 victory came on May 22nd, with a 7-2 win over Warwick.

SYLA participates in the Rhode Island Youth Lacrosse League and has six teams.

Join The Seekonk Junior Golf League Front row: Dehlia Ferreira, Kylie Fletcher, Emily Stevens, Maddy Nees, Mia Iodice, Lexie Lovell, Julia Coute Back Row: Coach Steve Kulpa, Sienna Kulpa, Emily Reid, Allison Ainley, Lucy Maslen, Kylie Furtado, Lauren Cappiello, Bailey Rassol

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Seekonk Youth Girls’ Lacrosse Our organization is in its inaugural season and our Boys 3/4 team recorded the first-ever victory for the boys program on May 21st. The win came vs. Coventry with a 12-5 victory. SYLA also supports boys teams in Grades 1/2, 5/6 and 7/8.

The Seekonk Junior Golf League (SJGL) is now accepting players of all ability levels for its 2016 campaign. The League, starting its 14th season, will begin play with Opening day planned for June 18th. The season will run every Saturday throughout the summer with play concluding the 14th of August.

The league was founded by Dan Preston in 2002 with support from local businesses as well as the Seekonk Lions Club, and the Seekonk Recreation Committee. Over 90 plus players registered and on Saturday, July 12th, 2003 the Seekonk Junior Golf League was in full swing! Today, the Seekonk Junior Golf League (SJGL) is a tax exempt, non-profit organization, which allows boys & girls, ages 9 to 17, the opportunity to play golf and receive golf instruction at a low cost during an eight-week period over the summer. The league is open not just to Seekonk residents, but prospective golfers from the surrounding communities. Special financial consideration is available to those experiencing financial hardship.

Now boasting a roster of over 80 junior golfers, the SJGL provides a safe and positive environment for those learning to play the game of golf with their peers. The players are organized into teams, sponsored by local businesses, competing for the rights to the “Carner Cup”, named after local golf legend and LPGA Hall of Famer, Joanne Carner.

The unique scoring system allows for golfers of varying ability levels to contribute to their team either through a relaxed individual play or a more competitive match play format. While the league’s home course is Firefly Country Club, located in Seekonk, MA, other locations throughout the Southern Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island are utilized.

Registration for the 2016 season is open now through June 10th on the league’s website, http://www.sjgl.org. The game of golf offers several valuable “lessons of life” that are embraced and taught to our players. The unspoken rules of golf etiquette reinforce the values of honesty, team play, courtesy, respect and responsibility. The Seekonk Junior Golf League is dedicated to not only teaching our players the game of golf, but also recognize the area’s rich golf heritage and instill the values that this great game demands. Come join us for the 2016 season!

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— Tonya Dear Tonya, Unless there’s some sort of disability that’s prevented your son from working part time over the last few years, I’ve got to agree with your husband on this. Your son needs a car, but he also needs to get off his butt and work for it. If you get this car for him, you’re just teaching him that mommy and uncle will take care of everything.

That’s not a good lesson for any child to learn, and it’s an especially bad thing for a teenager.

When you and your husband first started out in life, I’m guessing you didn’t start out rich. Am I right? It’s not really the car deal that’s the problem here; it’s the lesson that will be learned. At his age, it’s silly for him not to want to work for a car, and you and your husband need to be up in his face about that. Then, if he chooses not to work for a car, he can walk. He shouldn’t be rewarded for showing no desire to go earn things and make stuff happen.

When my son was around that age and wanting a car, he was working his tail off around my office packing boxes and painting stairwells. That’s how you learn about the benefits of hard work.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital Upholds “Straight ‘A’s” Honor In Hospital Safety Score

Attleboro, MA, May 11, 2016 – Sturdy Memorial Hospital was honored with an “A” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Score for spring 2016. Leapfrog also cited hospitals that received an “A” grade for safety since the launch, and labeled them with the “Straight ‘A’s” logo. Sturdy has upheld its “A” for three consecutive years and was among 153 unique hospitals nationwide to receive this declaration. The Hospital Safety Score rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries, and infections.

The April 2016 update highlights newly-added patient experience measures shown in the research to have a relationship to improved patient safety outcomes. These include results of patient surveys regarding: communication about medicines, communication about discharge, nurse communication, doctor communication, and responsiveness of hospital staff. “It’s an honor to be recognized with an “A” score once again by The Leapfrog Group,” says Dr. Bruce Auerbach, President & CEO of Sturdy. “Leapfrog holds hospitals to the highest of standards, and to have reached the top of its Hospital Safety Score rankings is a real accomplishment.

Performance like this is only possible with the type of outstanding staff that we have caring for our patients. The entire organization is committed to providing high-quality care and ensuring a safe environment.”

Developed under the guidance of Leapfrog’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. More than 2,500 U.S. general hospitals were assigned scores in spring 2016, 798 earned an “A” grade”. Visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org for more information.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital to Be Destination for The Hope Bus

Attleboro, MA, May 31, 2016 – Sturdy Memorial Hospital will be a destination for The Hope Bus, which is the Mobile Resource and Wellness Center provided by The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, on Wednesday, June 22 from 10am – 2pm.

This Free event will include healing arts, wellness services, educational resources, and breast health information for all.

Join us for a day of inspiration, relaxation, and support. The healing art of bracelet making will be available to visitors of The Hope Bus. All materials are free and each person will take home their own hand-made, unique, piece of jewelry. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences. Refreshments will also be provided.

The bus will be parked in the main parking lot of Sturdy Memorial Hospital on the corners of O’Neill Blvd. and Dunham St. For those planning to attend, please register by calling Public Relations at 508-236-8020.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital To Host Free Information Session On Surgical Weight Loss Options

Attleboro, MA, May 26, 2016 -- Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Weight Management Program is hosting a FREE information session on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 6pm in the Hospital’s Conference Rooms A, B, and C. Sturdy Memorial Hospital has developed a comprehensive Weight Management Program specializing in individualized, medically supervised programs for diet, exercise and medically appropriate non-surgical interventions. For patients who may be appropriate for surgical options, Sturdy has formed a relationship with Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Join Scott A. Shikora, MD, Director of the nationally accredited Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as he discusses how weight loss surgery can help you achieve a healthier, more active life. You will learn about the different surgical procedures, insurance coverage, diet changes and much more. If diet and exercise have not worked, or you’ve developed life-threatening medical conditions because of excess weight, it may be time to consider weight loss surgery. Sign up today! To register, please call 508-236-8019.

For more information, please contact Sturdy’s Wellness Weight Management Program at 508-236-7497 or visit www.sturdymemorial.org.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Lists June Support Groups

Attleboro, MA, May 13, 2016 – Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers support groups on a variety of topics throughout the year. The groups are free and open to the public. The following are scheduled for June 2016: Prostate Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Ostomy Support Group – Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Friends and Family of Patients with Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room A. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group – Monday, June 13, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7151.

Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms A, B & C. For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Diabetes Support Group – Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Breast Cancer Support Group – Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms D & E. For more information, call Ellen Gilbert at 508-236-7015.

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At the annual meeting of Girl Scouts of Southeast New England, local leaders were honored because of their outstanding service to Girl Scouts. The following leaders received the Volunteer of Excellence Award for making a difference in our girls and our community. Their dedication and commitment has made girls of courage, confidence and character, who are making the world a better place! The leaders were recognized for contributing outstanding service while partnering directly with girls, implementing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) through use of the national program portfolio, performing at a level that exceeds the expectations of their position & retaining Girl Scout membership.

Lisa-Marie Dyer, Rehoboth/Seekonk Program Coordinator and leader for Troop 56. Lisa-Marie has been a leader for 10 years, leading a troop that has welcomed many girls over the years. As Program Coordinator, she has informed leaders of many activities and opportunities. She has organized trips for local troops to the circus, Boston tours, P Bruin games, and events with other Service Units. Locally, she has organized our annual collections for Thanksgiving baskets and Project Undercover. Lisa-Marie also enjoys her summers at Camp Promising Acres. She is camp nurse and we are very fortunate to have Boo Boo take care of our Girl Scouts!

Judy Rose, Rehoboth/Seekonk Fall Sales Coordinator (BAR) and leader for Troop 1080 (56). Judy has been a compassionate and caring leader for 8 years. As Fall Sales Coordinator, she has successfully managed all aspects of sales with enthusiasm and kindness. Organizing the sales of hundreds of items; including nuts, chocolates, and magazines, she has affectionately become known as our ‘Head Nut’! Judy Rose has been a leader who teaches the girls how to ‘give back’ to our community and make a difference. Her troop has collected various items every year. Troop 1080 has collected winter coats, summer clothing, pet supplies, and other needed items.

Heather Potter, Jenn Ullicci, and Lisa Dobbler leaders of Troop 707. Seekonk Troop 707 has been a very successful troop for 3 years. The leaders have been enthusiastic, dedicated and very welcoming… This year, the leaders of Troop 707 opened their arms and welcomed the girls of Rehoboth Troop 338. When no leader-

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Rebecca Smith was honored with her 15 Years of Service Pin. Rebecca has been Rehoboth’s Membership Coordinator and leader of Troop 507 for 12 years; from Daisy Girl Scouts to Ambassadors.

And Troop 338 for 2 years.

Colleen McBride was honored with her 20 Years of Service Pin. Colleen has been Rehoboth/Seekonk Service Unit Manager and leader of Troops 484, 750 & 338.

Congratulations to our outstanding leaders for their welldeserved recognition. Their dedication to Girl Scouts is priceless.

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summer EVENTS & Camps Seekonk Parks & Rec Summer Program Time to Register!

The Seekonk Parks & Recreation Department will again sponsor the Seekonk Summer Program this year at Aitken Elementary School. This will mark our ninth year providing the children of Seekonk with an affordable, fun and educational camp opportunity in a safe environment.

The camp is open to children in grades Pre-kindergarten through sixth and will take place July 11 to July 22nd on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Children will be able to select three programs taught by adult instructors. There will be the old favorites that fill up quickly such as PE Challenge, Cooking and Farm Friends. We have added some exciting courses such as Games Galore and Dancing Dudes and Divas! We also have two Special Guests – Science Tellers and Jedlies Magic Circus! Registration materials can be found at Martin and Aitken elementary schools, Seekonk Town Hall, and the Seekonk Public Library. They can also be found online at www. seekonkrecreation.com The cost of the program is $155 for the full 30 hours of instruction. If you register after June 3 the price is $165 for the program.

The cost for non-residents of Seekonk is $175.

Come Celebrate the Summer with Us!

Citizens for Scholars Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, June 20th

CSF (Citizens for Scholars Foundation) is holding a golf tournament to benefit the seniors of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School on Monday, June 20th at Crestwood Country Club, shot gun is 7:45 a.m. Rain or Shine.

Cost is $125.00 which includes 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch consisting of Salad, Chicken Marsala, Fish, Macaroni, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Coffee and donuts will be provided for all golfers before they start. There will be raffles and auction items during lunch. Please call Kathy at 508 208-9748 for flyers and other information.

Hornbine School Open to the Public for the Season The Hornbine One Room Schoolhouse will be open to the public the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month starting June 26th through September 25th from 2 – 4. Plan to visit as part of your “Staycation”.

Thanks to the hard work of Cathy Potter and her crew, the school has been open for several classes from Swansea, Dighton and Rehoboth. We are pleased to have Brenda Saben as our new teacher this year.

Brenda Saben, our new Hornbine School teacher, during a Spelling Bee.

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Seekonk Meadows, located on the nine-acre grounds of the Seekonk Library, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, Ma. 02771 (508) 336-8230, will be holding its 5th annual Summer Celebration on Saturday, June 18th from 2-6pm.

Performances On The Amphitheater Stage

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Seekonk High School Brass Ensemble & Horn Quartet Under the direction of John Smialek, Seekonk High School Band Director.

Seth Holme local singer, songwriter performing acoustic covers & originals.

School of Rock: Seekonk performances by talented young people.

Acoustic Drive local band performing a variety of electric driven acoustic classic & modern rock.

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Seekonk Artist Network presents: Pop Up Gallery in the library.

Hula Hoop Time w/ “Hoopmaster” Randy: Fun for all ages~ Kite Making Drop In: Free kite making workshop for children.

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge: Examine cool bio facts from nature, make a food chain & hear about their nature camp on Brown Ave. in Seekonk!

Container Gardening: Larry Hindle of Evergreen Tree & Landscape shows how to create a beautiful mixed annual pot. Sample to be raffled off!

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Join us for a free Camp Cook Out Saturday, June 11th from 12 - 2 pm.

Nestled amongst 36 beautiful acres of forest, Camp Swansea at the Stoico/FIRSTFED YMCA features sports fields, a ropes adventure course with climbing wall and zipline, walking track and outdoor basketball courts.

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Professional Kite Flying: Demonstrations & kite flying by ConnectiKITERS Kite Club. Gary Engvall will do the flying and provide kite flying help.

Seekonk Children’s Librarians: Nature inspired art projects, books and take-home project sheets.

Expression Session Art Group: Enjoy some hands on & learn about this group.

U.R.I. Master Gardener: Materials and advice on plants and gardening.

Seekonk Artist Network: Meet artists as they demonstrate their talents.

The Summer Opening Celebration will be held rain or shine. For additional information please visit the Seekonk Meadows page on the library website at www.seekonkpl.org or contact Cheryl Faria at cherylafaria@verizon.net The funding for Seekonk Meadows has been raised entirely by private donations. Gifts can be made payable to the Seekonk Library Trust with a memo line designating the Seekonk Meadows project and sent to the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771.

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East Providence, RI Celebrate Art, Rehoboth! a celebration and exhibition of Rehoboth artists presented by the Rehoboth Cultural Council, will host JULY 11th-15th • 9:00 AM TO 2 PM its Opening Reception on Sunday, June 26, 2016. The exhibition Boys & Girls will be on display from June 26 through July 24.

Grades 1-9, Cost: $180.00 The reception is free to the public and family-friendly. It will take place from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Carpenter Museum’s • Providence Country Day School E. Otis Dyer Barn located at 4 Locust Street, Rehoboth, MA. Light East Providence, RI refreshments will be served. Parking is available and can be acGirls Camp Boys Camp cessed from the Bay State Road driveway adjacent to the Rehoboth JULY 25th - 29th AUGUST 1st - 5th 8:30 am Congregational Church.

Drop-off 9 AM TO 2 PM 9 AM TO 2 PM After June 26, the hours of the exhibit will be Sundays from 2:00 Ages 7-16*, Cost: $175.00 Ages 7-16*, Cost: $175.00 pm to 4:00 pm. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 pm through July 24. *separate instruction for beginner and advanced Curators for Celebrate Art, Rehoboth! are Laura Napolitano, players in the three court PCD Fieldhouse Curator, Carpenter Museum, and Sheila Oliveira, President, Greater Fall River Art Association.

• Experienced Coaches Featured in the E. Otis Dyer Barn will be the works of 26 noted • FREE T-Shirt • Written Evaluations artists in a variety of media. The presenters are: Charles Ballard, Richard Benjamin, Judy Bertozzi, David Bris*Multiple Camp & Sibling Discounts Available* son, Erik Brisson, Harriet Brisson, Renee Brooks, Joseph Carpenter, George Delany, Sandra Delany, Earle Dias, Carol Georgia, Michael For more info call Frank Luca at 401-639-0814 Glancy, Connie Grab, Sherrill Hunnibell, David Kendrick, Debra or Register on-line @ www.1on1basketball.com Maher, Tracy Manzella, Robert Materne, Sheila Oliveira, Robert O’Neal, Michele Poirier-Mozzone, B. Turek Robinson, Melissa Treichler, Charles Waddington, Valerie Albert Weingard.

In addition to these artists, the works of student artists from the Palmer River ElJune 27 - August 12 ementary School, Beckwith Middle School, and Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High “Hoops With Hart” Basketball Camp School will be displayed in the Tilton Room.

The Rehoboth Cultural Council wishes to thank the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society for the use of the E. Otis Dyer Barn and the St. Andrew’s School Summer Tilton Room.

Please visit our website www.celebratPrograms are enrichment opportunities eartrehoboth for more information. Our for students entering grades 1 -12. email address is info@rehobothcouncil.

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Landscape Designer Andrew Grossman’s Display Gardens, Seekonk, MA. Photo credit: Courtesy of the Garden Conservancy.

On Saturday, June 11th, visit five private and public gardens in Rehoboth and Seekonk, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island, open to the public through the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to each garden is $7, benefitting the Garden Conservancy; children 12 and under are free. Open Days are rain or shine, and no reservations are required. Call 1-888-8422442, or visit www.opendaysprogram.org for more information. Visitors can start the June 11th Open Day at any of the following locations: Garden of Marjorie & Don DeAngelis, 134 Hillside Avenue, Rehoboth, MA – a fenced-in garden surrounding a pool and patio with broad views of nearby fields.

The garden and plantings in the front of the house were recently redesigned and replanted, and a new fence and stone wall were installed as the main features. Consequently, it is a young garden that features annuals and grasses for color and textures.

McIlwain Garden, 37 Medalist Drive, Rehoboth, MA – a four-season garden with expansive views of the neighboring golf course, and featuring an herb garden with armillary sphere, a blueberry/raspberry patch, a pergola, roses with lavender, and June 13-17 & June 20-24 Summer Gators / Soccer / Summer Theater June blooming dogwoods, Virginia magnoJuly 11-15 & July 18-22 i2 Science and Engineering Camp lia, peonies, Dutch iris, gumpo azalea, coral July 11-15 One on One Basketball Camp bells, catmint, campanula, and clematis.

August 22-26 Girls Basketball Camp Landscape Designer Andrew Grossman’s Display Gardens, 393 Fall River August 29-September 2 Summer Gators / Soccer Avenue, Seekonk, MA – the gardens, which border the Martin Wildlife Refuge and the Please go to Runnins River, include a blue-and-white Nursery to eighth grade, East Providence, RI 401-434-3833 garden, a hot colored garden with a checkerboard thyme patio, a cottage garden

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camps & events planted with roses and other old-fashioned favorites, a rustic pond surrounded by bog plantings, and a cutting garden of tea roses and dinner plate dahlias. The property is featured in Design New England’s 2016 March/April issue and is a People’s Pick Winner in the Gorgeous Gardens category in HGTV’s Ultimate Outdoor Awards competition.

College Hill Oasis, 26 Diman Place, Providence, RI – designed

by Andrew Grossman, this urban garden in the heart of College Hill near Brown University is a miniature paradise. Located at the intersection of two quiet streets in an historic district, it is enclosed by a tall board fence with lattice insets, with a boisterous arrangement of white hydrangea bushes, hydrangea trees, and white roses accented by a contemporary fountain amidst pots of tall grasses and flowers.

Tranquil Lake Nursery, 45 River Street, Rehoboth, MA – this public garden features two acres of display gardens and ten acres of daylily and iris fields; offering Open Days visitors a free guided tour at 10 a.m. on June 11th.

Additional area Open Days will take place on August 13 in Needham and Wellesley; and September 18 in Carlisle.

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East Providence Heritage Days Inc. and EV Promotion Inc. have OPEN HOUSE AND joined resources to present a new twist on HeritageFest. Rock The Mon. - Fri. 10-4 Show Rider REGISTRATION Block 2016 will take place at East Providence’s Pierce Field Athletic Horse Show: We have Horsemanship Program Saturdays 11:30-1:30 classes for Complex on July 23-24 from 11am to 11pm.

Mon. - Fri. 10-4 everyone June 26 or by Appointment Rock the Block 2016 will feature 2 days of non-stop music featuring headliners: Fuel, Trapt, 12 Stones, DRB & Livewire, supported by local favorites: The James Montgomery Band, Steve Smith and the Nakeds, Jon Butcher Axis, Charlie Farren, The Delta Generators and more... plus, a weekend long Battle of the Bands competition hosted by WHJY featuring nearly 20 of the best local bands performing over a backdrop of factory and custom motorcycle exhibits from Precision Harley Davidson.

Advance tickets are available online at www.rocktheblock2016.com Additionally, Rock the Block 2016 will feature an awesome Food Festival and Beer & Wine Festival, fun amusement rides and games, all types of merchandise vendors and much, much more!!!

Rock the Block 2016 is a family friendly event with free admission for all children 12 and under when accompanied by a parent/ • Among New England’s best summer day camps for kids, 6-13, guardian. Plenty of kid friendly activities! located on Route 44 in Rehoboth EPHD is once again collaborating with • Open House: Sunday, June 19, 12-3 p.m. the Narragansett Bay Half Marathon and 5K • Special one-week session: June 20 -24, $160 for the week on Sunday morning, July 24th. Racing and • Two-week sessions: June 27-August 19, $325 per session running enthusiasts are invited to register at • Swimming, fishing, crafts, sports, nature programs, archery, petting zoo and much more www.halfgp.com • Mass. Childcare Vouchers accepted For further information please email • Visit us online at info@epheritagedays.com or call 401www.bgcpawt.org 435-7511.

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Respecting The Stars And Stripes: American Flag Etiquette (BPT) - Summers are packed with outdoor activities, barbecues and patriotic celebrations. While the American flag is often an important part of these celebrations, many of us have questions about how to properly care for and display it.

“Flag etiquette can be confusing,” says Mary “Dubbie” Buckler, executive director and national secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary. “Many Americans want to show patriotism, but do not know the standards of respect and traditions associated with flag flying.”

The American Legion Auxiliary, the world’s largest women’s patriotic organization, helps to advance the mission of The American Legion, the nation’s largest veteran’s service organization, to provide service to veterans, military and their families.

The American Legion has played an important role in establishing the standards of flag etiquette since before the passing of the first national codes in 1923, and has worked diligently to uphold these historical standards. Today, much of flag etiquette can be found in the Flag Code, official national rules regarding the American flag.

“The American flag is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated,” Buckler says. “The American Legion Auxiliary is passionate about educating the public so they can do so with proper respect for the freedom and sacrifices it represents.”

Buckler shares the following guidelines for using, displaying and caring for the American flag.

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Hoisting and lowering of the flag

* The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. * The flag of the United States of America is saluted, or acknowledged by placing a hand over your heart, as it is hoisted and lowered. * When lowered, the flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water or merchandise.

Manner of displaying the flag

* The Flag Code states it is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. * When a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. * The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed. * The flag should be displayed vertically, whether indoors or out, and suspended so that its folds fall free as though the flag were staffed. * When displayed in a window of a home or a place of business, the flag should be displayed in the same way; that is, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.

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* The Flag Code does not require any specific method of storage, however, over time it has become tradition to fold the flag into a triangular shape like that of a three-corner hat, with only the blue union showing. * When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. The American Legion frequently conducts flag retirement ceremonies, often on Flag Day, June 14.

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& events As such, certain uses of the American flag are considered disrespectful. The flag should never be: * Displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. * Used as a drapery or for any other decoration. * Carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. * Used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying or delivering anything. * The flag should never be used as apparel, bedding or drapery. * Festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free.

Standing tall as an emblem of justice, perseverance, valor and honor, the American flag is an intricate part of what makes citizens proud to be American. As summer rays shine again and the flag takes its spotlight, it is important to educate yourself and others to show respect for the deep history and sacrifices this national symbol represents.

Top Tips To Make The Most Of Your Family’s Outdoor Plans This Summer

(BPT) - With winter in the rearview and warm weather finally here, millions of Americans have come out of hibernation and are looking to breathe in the fresh summer air. This year marks the centennial celebration of America’s National Parks and according to AAA, gas prices are at their lowest in 12 years, so there is no better time for Americans to head outdoors.

In addition, AAA states that the most popular types of vacations for families planning to travel this summer are road trips (69 percent), national parks (49 percent) and theme parks (42 percent).

With more families exploring nature’s most beautiful locations, Gander Mountain offers some helpful tips to keep in mind before you hit the road to ensure you are prepared with both the right information and the proper equipment to fully enjoy the great outdoors this summer.

Practice pitching. Grab a camping tent big enough for the entire family and make sure to practice putting it up in your backyard to allow for a hassle-free setup once you get to your camping site.

Energize with a treat. Pack chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers and let Mother Nature provide the skewers for free. No camping trip is complete until you make the perfect s’more around the campfire. Or keep it simple with an on-the-go energy bar to keep your level of energy up.

Avoid the itch. Bug spray is a camping essential, so consider a “deep woods” option for better protection. If spray isn’t your preferred option, citronella candles and torches repel those pesky insects. Spend time relaxing under the stars without worrying about mosquito bites.

Safety first. Have a first aid/survival kit with you at all times, even if you are just going on a day hike. Prepare for all types of weather as it could change in an instant. Consider dressing in layers so you can respond easily as temperatures can change rapidly.

Pack for adventure. Make sure to pack the gear needed for any adventure. From the proper fishing rod, reel and bait, to a fire starter, kayak, or cooler - be prepared to make the most of whatever comes your way.

Plan ahead. Seek out the advice of professionals who know the outdoors and have local knowledge and experience with the products you plan to purchase.

For more tips, advice and the latest and greatest outdoor gear and accessories, visit www.GanderMountain.com.

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THE JUNGLE BOOK DANCE CAMP 2016 Week of: July 18th - 22nd CLASSES: Monday – Lyrical/ Ballet Tiger in a TuTu/ Bring a tutu or skirt Tuesday – Acro/Spa Day (Jungle Print Nails and Hair Braids) Wednesday – Musical Theatre Jazz/The Bare Necessities *Jungle Craft Thursday – Monkey Trampoline Class / I Wanna Be Like You/Lip Sinc Dance Friday – Hip Hop/PJ’s, Movie” THE JUNGLE BOOK” & Popcorn Day Theme: Inspired by the beloved Jungle Book story…The story tell of Mowgli’s upbringing among the wolves; his lessons in the Law of the Jungle from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Kaa the python; his kidnapping by the Monkey People; and his clash with the evil tiger.

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SCHOOL NEWS A heartfelt “Thank You” from your Rehoboth PTSA:

It’s hard to believe that this school year is coming to an end!

This having been my first year as President of the Rehoboth PTSA, I can assure you it’s been a great adventure----and a great pleasure!

We’ve had dances, movies, bowling, an auction, skating, book sales, haunted hallways, road races, and so much more. We’ve partnered with some great local restaurants to support our students, and have enjoyed some great meals along the way! We’ve worked with our teachers, our staff, our administration, and our students--and have created friendships, lasting memories, and done our very best to do our part to make the educational experience of our students at Palmer River and Beckwith the best it can be.

None of what we’ve accomplished would have been possible if not for our members-PTSA-an association of Parents, Teachers, and Students all with a common goal of giving every child a voice, and every student a pathway to success. We appreciate the many volunteers whose contributions of time, energy, enthusiasm, and dues J have helped to enrich our classrooms in so many ways. And we look forward to next year, and the new challenges, adventures, and new faces it will bring!

Meanwhile, we wish you a fun, healthy, and restful summer……. enjoy!

Thank you, Karen DeRoche PTSA President

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With over twenty people volunteering their time and the art and design direction of the HMS PTO, preparations for the 2016 Hurley Middle School 8th Grade Semi Formal Dance went off without a hitch. This year’s theme was “Enchanted Forest”, and with paper mache trees, hanging portraits of every student, and fantastical elements like a waterfall, ambient forest sounds, and giant flowers and mushrooms, this year’s dance will surely be one the graduating class of students will remember for years to come. A warm “Thank You” to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to come help make this as an awesome event as it could be.

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Bay View Academy and Bishop Hendricken Meet At the Net to Form First Co-Ed Volleyball Team East Providence, RI – Bay View Academy and Bishop Hendricken joined up this season to form the first Bengal/ Hawks Middle School Co-Ed Volleyball team, led by Coach Mike Gerrety, a Hendricken Theology teacher.

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BECKWITH CHRONICLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS Please check our website periodically for the latest information and memos. www.drregional.org and follow the Beckwith links.

Student of the Month

The following students were presented with Student of the Month Certificates for the month of April: Gr. 8 - Hope Siddall / Isaiah Farrar Gr. 7 - Jennifer Doan / TJ D’Ambrosio Gr. 6 - Charleigh Blackwell / Ben Wheeler Gr. 5 - Haleigh Ulicnik RA - Angelina Araujo / Sam DeMoura / Will Landry

8th Grader Deirdre Sullivan Selected for Community Award

Deirdre Sullivan, 8th grader at Beckwith and volunteer coach for the Out of Control All Stars Cheer Company in East Providence, received a 2016 Recognition Award from the East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education. As a volunteer cheerleading coach, Dee has worked with students with special needs specifically teaching choreography and a performance routine.

Deirdre’s commitment to helping others exemplifies the values of the Beckwith Middle School community. Congratulations Deirdre!

Mr. Kelly Wins Prestigious Sullivan Award from the Massachusetts Middle Level Education Board

Congratulations to Mr. Tim Kelly, 8th grade Social Studies teacher, for winning the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middle Level Education (COMMLE) Sullivan Award. This award recognizes teachers who exemplify a commitment to Middle Level Education.

Although Mr. Kelly has taught all of the core academics, his area of expertise is U.S. History. Mr. Kelly is equally committed to his profession and his 8th grade students. He can be found working countless hours preparing interesting lessons. He uses the lessons of History to teach about the past and to touch on the sensitive issues of society today. He fearlessly addresses topics that may otherwise go unexamined in other classes. Mr. Kelly sheds light on racial injustice, gender inequality and numerous other issues of relevance. His lessons explore topics that require students to self-reflect and find compassion and insight into today’s struggles. His classroom is a place where all students feel comfortable expressing and discussing even the most difficult topics.

Students have returned year after year with encouraging feedback about his influence and how he changed their perspective on life.

Over the years Mr. Kelly has and continues to volunteer his time at many of the social and extracurricular activities in which his students have been involved including Student Council advising, planning and participating in trips to Washington, D.C., scoring basketball games, umpiring baseball games, summer camp counseling, and planning and chaperoning dances. Mr. Kelly demonstrates the qualities of middle level education and is a teacher that has had a positive impact on many students throughout his career.

Congratulations, Mr. Kelly!

Beckwith Represented at SEMSBA

Congratulations to Sarah Arnold, Ashley Damon, Bella DeCilio, Emma DePalo, and Meghan Reed for representing Beckwith Middle School in the Junior SEMSBA Music Festival held on May 6th and 7th at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. The students participated in two full-day choral rehearsals under the direction of Braintree High School’s choral director, Mr. Matthew Sawtelle.

The festival concluded with a concert that was enjoyed by family and friends.

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Adrienne Iafrate and Devin Dembrow Eighth graders Devin Dembrow and Adrienne Iafrate were recognized on May 17th at the Massachusetts Middle Level Scholar Leader Banquet as the D.L. Beckwith Middle School Scholar Leaders. This prestigious award is given to students from schools throughout New England who demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and the school community.

Devin and Adrienne are positive leaders in the Beckwith Middle School Community who model the criteria for student leaders.

They consistently work hard in and out of the classroom demonstrating dedication to academic content and a strong work ethic.

Among peers Devin and Adrienne stand out as positive models of respect, responsibility, and safety. Congratulations to Devin and Adrienne for receiving this award. Thank you for making a positive impact on the climate and culture of our school.

Makayla Barbosa Wins Honorable Mention in Regional Writing Contest

Makayla Barbosa, 8th grade student at Beckwith, was awarded Honorable Mention in a writing contest for her essay about the importance of relationships. “I wanted to focus on relationships within families, like grandparents, parents, and kids and how important those relationships are,”

Makayla Barbosa with Mr. Pirraglia she said in an interview with Mr. Pirraglia.

“Those positive relationships have an important effect on the world.” Makayla has always liked to write but was inspired this year by author studies and short stories from Ms. Simmons’ 8th grade ELA class.

“I loved the short stories that we read.

They were creepy, interesting, and had clever writing. I wanted to write like that.”

Makayla continues to write and is currently writing a story about her life. “It’s about me, but it’s more funny than serious. I like that kind of writing.” Makayla would like to continue writing beyond Beckwith and even high school and eventually try song writing.

Congratulations to Makayla and thank you for representing Beckwith with your talents!

CSI Starring Beckwith Middle School Students

Rehoboth Fire and Rehoboth Police Departments work with 7th Grade Science Classes Mrs. Sousa and Ms. Garnett’s 7th grade Science classes participated in a unique learning experience that connected classroom content to crime scene investigation.

Students wrote letters of application to be considered for the positions of police, detectives, CSI, artists, lab technicians, photographers, and reporters. Working with the Rehoboth Fire and Rehoboth Police Departments, students completed their assignments by applying their knowledge of DNA, genetics, and observation skills and collaborated to solve a “crime.” It was a great experience for Beckwith students!

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PBIS Pizza Party Raffle Delights At Beckwith students are recognized for modeling appropriate behavior and following expectations by receiving green tickets.

Students can exchange tickets for incentives or submit tickets into various raffles. This month a highly motivating raffle for students Raffle winners enjoying a pizza party. was a raffle for a pizza party at lunch. Raffle winners were excited to have pizza delivered

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Technology is prevalent in most homes in myriad forms. It can provide users with unlimited information, keep users connected to families and friends, and help keep users organized. But, how much is too much technology? Can technology hinder the development of healthy social behavior? Or get in the way of family relations?

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Principal’s Message

Dear families, As we enter our final month of the school year, I challenge all students, staff, and families to reflect on the accomplishments, challenges, and progress this year at Beckwith Middle School. For me, a first year principal, it was a whirlwind of meeting new people, establishing relationships, and learning the routines, dynamics, and traditions of a new setting.

It was a positive change but sometimes change can be hard.

We instinctively seek consistency and routine because it is comfortable. However, little progress is made without stepping out of our comfort zone.

Beckwith Middle School is changing. We have incorporated new strategies in classrooms, bolstered our PBIS program, revamped our schedule for next year, added programs, created best practices for grading, and continue to adapt our instruction to educate a new generation of students. Only with the support of each other, families, students, and staff will our school program continue to be successful.

One of the best qualities of Beckwith Middle School that I have realized is the commitment of families and staff to the success of students. That’s one thing that will never change.

Sincerely, Joe Pirraglia

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Palmer River Art Enjoyed By Many

Fourth grade enrichment students, Laura D., Ava W., Olivia P., Lexie G. Idalia B. and Rowan W. (left to right) have been asked to hang their own original paintings at the Courthouse in Taunton. The ladies were honored in an official hanging ceremony held at the courthouse. The paintings will be permanently on display. Now we can all look forward to our ‘jury duty’ as an opportunity to view some wonderful art. Mrs. Beaulieu (our art teacher) and the entire staff are very proud!

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The Reporter June 2016 SOME VERY COLORFUL READING!

Students in Mrs. Augusta and Miss DiPietro’s first grade class invited their families to a “Crayola Crayon” Read In. Families sat with their “favorite color” and enjoyed a colorful story. The students had a great time practicing their reading with inflection, identifying the main idea, and telling key details as they read.

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JUST CRAZY!

Ms. Ormerod poses with Palmer River student Nicholas Mourao for “Crazy Hair Day”. As a celebration for our PBIS, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, Students participated in a SPIRIT week. In addition to Crazy hair, students were “Dressed to Impress”, Feinstein Jr, Scholars, and dressed in “Mix and Match” Day. Student participation generated a total of $525.00 for the Rehoboth Food Pantry.

IN MEMORIAL

Fourth grade students, Sarah Rodrigues, Allison Tito and Ava Wasylow (left to right) join together to celebrate our veterans. The ladies shared the meaning behind Memorial Day and how the song “TAPS” is used to honor those who serve in the military. The girls did our Pledge of Allegiance, shared a reading, and played TAPS on their recorders for all to enjoy. BRAVO!

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There are many policy proposals also included in the budget, known as Outside Sections. Senator Jim Timilty (D – Walpole) proposed once such section as an amendment (ENV 931) regulating the construction of new fossil fuel transmission pipelines. This regulation, passed as part of the budget, prohibits new transmission pipelines from being located within 1 mile from residential housing, places of worship, playgrounds, and daycare settings.

Senator Timilty filed the amendment in opposition to an intrastate pipeline expansion project that would transport natural gas from Pennsylvania to New England. Known as “Access Northeast,” the proposal would link up with additional transmission networks bringing the fracked gas into Canada.

The anticipated $3 billion costs associated with the project will be funded by surcharges on ratepayers’ bills. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has challenged the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities decision to allow for what is known as a “pipeline tariff.”

“This plan is ill-conceived, cynical, and reckless,” Timilty said, “making ratepayers pay for infrastructure Big Oil will use to profit off of markets overseas.”

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State House Representative Howitt Supports Proposal To Use Excess State Revenues To Boost Local Aid

Boston – In an effort to enhance local aid for communities in the 4th Bristol District, State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, supported a proposal this week to return a portion of any surplus state revenue in the upcoming fiscal year to the Commonwealth’s cities and towns.

The proposal, offered by House Republican Leadership as an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 state budget currently being debated by the House of Representatives, received the unanimous support of the House Republican Caucus but was defeated on a roll call vote of 37-121 on April 25.

Residential & Commercial The Fiscal Year 2017 budget is being formulated based on an assumption that state Complete Services tax revenues will total $26.86 billion in the new fiscal year that begins on July 1st. This represents an increase of $1.1 billion – or 4.3 percent – over current revenue projections for Fiscal Year 2016, which ends June 30th.

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Quality Work At Reasonable Prices “Communities across the Commonwealth are struggling to deliver essential municipal services,” said Representative Howitt. “Although the proposed House budget calls for significant increases in local aid funding in Fiscal Year 2017, this amendment would have gone even further in helping to reduce the financial pressures our cities and towns are currently facing.”

With the exception of tax collections received during the Great Recession, actual state tax receipts have historically been higher than the consensus revenue estimate. In recent years, excess revenues have averaged $730 million, representing growth of almost Seekonk, MA 4 percent over original projections.

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Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, joined with his House colleagues this week to support the creation of a task force to review all unfunded mandates the state currently imposes on public schools.

House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) and members of the House Republican Caucus offered the proposal as an amendment during the first day of debate on the state budget for Fiscal Year 2017. The amendment was approved on a voice vote on April 25.

“The number of mandates handed down by the state has been mushrooming, and we need to get a handle on this problem to minimize the financial burden for our cities and towns,” said Representative Howitt. “Teachers should not have to spend hours filling out paperwork when their time could be better spent preparing lessons for their students.”

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Mother’s Day Tea at Rehoboth COA

Mother’s Day Tea was held on May 12th because it is the only time available. The seniors are very busy.

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

Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

COA Corner

We are looking for children’s print fabric donations. We will be making pillowcases for Sturdy Hospital. In lieu of the plastic “Personal Belongings” bag, the bags are given to the kids coming in for surgeries, sleep studies, etc., to put their stuff in, and they get to take it with them when they go home.

We are also looking for yarn donations.

We will be making chemo hats and infant hats.

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Ladies from Art class enjoying Mother’s Day Tea

New Flag for the COA

Do you quilt? Do you know someone who quilts? Come on in and join in the fun of creating with our Quilting Group. There is plenty of knowledge and a great deal for fun with this group. Meets Thursdays at 9:30 AM.

Soup’s On

Small 16oz Soup and Sandwich $3.00 Small 16oz Soup $2.00 or Large 32oz Soup $3.00 donation To be announced on the Monday before.

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

We are still in need of cotton or flannel fabric for our pillowcase project.

We are donating “Baby Stuff” to new Moms at Sturdy Hospital. So if you love to knit, crochet, and/or sew and would like to make extra items, we will donate them to Sturdy Hospital.

Knitting and Crochet Group

Tues from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

The COA is serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes for $2.00 donation and with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra .50 Start your day off with good Home Style cooked breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up with or before the chickens! Come on in and join us!

Father’s Day Breakfast Friday June 17th @ 8:30 am Tickets $3.00 donation

Art Classes

Michelle’s Art Classes Cost of this is $4.00. Art Class students are welcome to come in on Wednesdays at 10:30am and paint.

If you like to knit or Crochet or you wanted to learn this amazing Craft the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy; women and men are both invited. Come in and try it out Fridays at 10:00 AM

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Wednesdays at 12:30 PM we have HiLo Jack Come on in and try your luck and have a great time doing it. All are welcome and if you are not sure how to play the folks will gladly teach you.

Lunch is served at Gert’s Cafe` Mondays at 12 Noon. Menus consist of soup or salad, a main course, dessert, coffee, or tea. Stop in and enjoy a delicious lunch for the “Bargain” price of $3.00 donation.

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Wed from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

John Souza (Town Maintenance Technician) & Rehoboth Fire Dept. putting up our new flag and rope at the COA building.

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

Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends.

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Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

Our town of Rehoboth nurse, Jamie will be available for blood pressure and glucose screenings. Please contact the COA 508252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

Dr. Markowitz’s appointments start at 10:00 AM. Please call 508-252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes

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Thursdays the COA is having fun exercise classes in Chair Yoga at 9:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 per class. Come in and have some fun and check it out.....

Men’s Morning Coffee

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM. Tia Chi Classes - a way to exercise that’s easy on the joints and helps with balance...Makes a whole new you and has a great positive outcome for any age. Cost is $3.00 per class

Have fun with this group blending your voices in harmony and song. They meet on the first and third Mondays of the month at 1:00 PM. New voices are always welcome and invited.

Fridays at 9:00 AM

Come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry, and conversation with this lively group of Men.

Card Games

Cards are here at the COA Mondays at 9:30 AM - Cribbage Tuesdays at 12:30 PM -a ladies group that plays cards and other games

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Line Dancing Classes

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM. Get in the groove if you like dancing this is a fun group for you.

Everyone is welcome to try out some steps.

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Meals on Wheels and Meal-Site

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

The Best is Yet to Come

The Best is Yet to Come - a senior social group that helps sponsor and doing activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center - 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Annual dues are $6.00 - they have many great activities through out the year

Senior Citizens Club

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable Club to help seniors in Rehoboth have a better life. Meetings are scheduled for the 1st Thursday @ 12:30 & 3rd Thursday @ 12 Noon at the Rehoboth Council of Aging building.

The Friends of the Elderly

The Friends of the Elderly help and partially fund some of the services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging - such as the podiatry. Friends meets at 10:00 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month. New membs are always welciome.

Veteran’s Information

Veterans Service Officer - Richard “Dick” Grenier - can help you call 508-252-4467.

Appointments as needed.

Office hours are Tuesday-Thursday: 8-1 Wednesday: 8-4

Important Information about Joining Activities

Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have participant signup sheets for that program. Most of the activity programs that are in the Council on Aging are free and open to the public. Some programs require minimum attendance; if there is no interest then that activity will either be canceled or postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up.

COA Bulletin Post on Community Information:

Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for information on up coming events such as Free Health Screenings, Support Groups, and other important information that could benefit you, your family or friends.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

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

Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particu-

lars on how to apply. Don’t be deciding whether to buy medication, pay bills or food for the table – Call Bradley Marshall to discuss areas of help he can help you with.

Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – New Applications are still being accepted. If you would like to see if you qualify for this service please call Bradley Marshall who will help guide you through the process to apply. He has applications on hand.

If you are low on heating fuel – ¼ tank or less – Call the Outreach Office – Bradley Marshall – to see if you qualify for emergency assistance.

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Do I Need Part B?

Alice and James are typical of many couples our age. Both have demanding professional and social lives, and very little time for exhaustive Medicare research. Alice is under 65 and still working. James is 65-plus and retired, and is now covered by retiree insurance. But he hadn’t enrolled in Medicare Part B during the seven months of his Initial Enrollment Period, thinking he wouldn’t need it. While Medicare Part A is free for most people, Part B typically carries a premium, and James had wanted to avoid paying it if he didn’t need to.

Now he has some pretty serious health issues, but no real way to pay for them.

Does this scenario sound familiar? Like James, many individuals on retiree health insurance mistakenly believe that their retiree plan is all they need, or they miss their Initial Enrollment Period because they think that they can enroll in Part B any time they want. Others are worried about their finances, and don’t think they can afford Part B. If this applies to you, you can learn more about getting cost assistance with Part B by contacting your local SHINE Coordinator – for Rehoboth that’s Bradley Marshall at the Council on Aging offices.

The most important thing to remember?

There are five main types of Medicare plans, some of which are optional and some of which are mandatory. Although there are some exceptions, many beneficiaries need to enroll in both Part A (covers hospital services, typically free) and Part B (covers doctors’ visits, typically costs money). The other three plan types are optional (Medicare Advantage/Part C, Part D, and Medigap). If you neglect to enroll in Part A and B on time, you may have to pay late penalties.

So, who needs Part B, and who doesn’t?

Let’s take a look.

Types of beneficiaries who can wait to get Part B with no penalty: • Individuals who are still covered by their employer insurance based on employment (not retired), or their spouse’s employer insurance (the employer needs to have 20 or more employees to qualify

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for this exemption). These individuals will still need to enroll in Part B eventually, during a Special Enrollment Period, when they retire and lose their employer coverage. You can learn more about delaying enrollment by contacting you HR office, Social Security office or your SHINE Coordinator at the local Council on Aging office.

• Disabled individuals covered by their spouse’s employer coverage when the employer has 100 or more employees.

These individuals need to enroll in Part B if they lose employer coverage and can do so during a Special Enrollment Period.

Types of beneficiaries who don’t have to get Part B, but will pay a penalty if they join late: • Veterans who have decided to only use the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) health system.

• Federal employees who opt to use their Federal Retiree Health Insurance instead of Medicare.

Types of beneficiaries who DO need to enroll in Part B (but mistakenly avoided it): • Everyone else including: Those with retiree coverage, People with small employer group coverage (company is 20 employees or smaller), People with Tricare who are turning 65 As you can see, unless you meet certain requirements, you will need to enroll in both Part A and Part B during your seven month Initial Enrollment Period. So do you still need to enroll in Part B, but neglected to do so?

Don’t despair! There are still options.

First, you will need to enroll as soon as possible. You will also need to pay late penalties if your Initial Enrollment Period has passed. A five year delay subjects you to a penalty of more than $50 per month, so try to keep your delay in enrolling as short as possible. The Medicare General Enrollment Period for adding Part B is January 1 to March 31 each year with coverage starting July 1. You can learn more about the General Enrollment Period from Social Security or your SHINE representative.

Additionally, you may be eligible to have your Part B premium paid for by your state, which can help with the costs from not enrolling on time. If your individual monthly income is $1357 or less ($1823 for a married couple), you may qualify for having your Part B premium paid by a Medicare Savings Program. Although the state will look at your bank balances and any investments, the value of your house and car are not included–so don’t automatically assume you don’t qualify. You can contact your local SHINE councilor, Bradley Marshall at 508-252-3372, for additional advice about your particular situation. (information from Medicare Matters Blog)

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Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15 Assistant Director Adriana Dossantos, LSW Ext. 11 Senior Secretary Ashley Cartwright, MBA ext. 12 Clerical Assistant Kimberly Mallon ext. 10 Educational & Social Programs Karen Stutz ext. 14 Outreach Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA ext. 17 Senior Aide Sharon Bettencourt Executive Board Members Victoria Kinniburgh, Chairperson Rene Andrews, Vice Chairperson Anne Libby, Secretary Anita Gendron, Treasurer Christine Allen, Guy Boulay Beverly Della Grotta

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TRIAD’s 18th Birthday Party Wednesday, June 22 @ 10 am

Seekonk TRIAD is a three-way commitment among the Seekonk Police/Fire Department, Bristol County Sheriff’s Office & Seekonk Senior Community to work together by creatin programs beneficial to enhancing the quality of life of Seekonk’s senior residents. A delicious brunch of baked French Toast, Eggs, Bacon and Fruit Salad For free. Sign up early by calling 508-336-8772.

Clean out your closet and help raise funds! Items collected benefit Friends of Seekonk Senior Center Inc. Items can be dropped off at: Savers 1925 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 *All items must be dropped off in rear of store, be sure to mention “Friends of Seekonk Senior Center Inc. and sign off on the receipt! We are collecting: Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Books, Linens, Household Items (Small items only. No furniture)

Aging Mastery Program: Navigating Longer Lives

With the opening of a new senior center, we will be bringing innovating programs to the residents of Seekonk. One of the programs is called Aging Mastery Program (AMP). AMP was developed by the National Council on Aging and it aims to empower participants age 55 and older to make and maintain small but impactful changes to their behavior that will enhance the later stage of their life. This stage of life has become significantly longer in the past 50 years and this course will provide new pathways that encourage ongoing and positive engagement in their life.

In this program, you will take core and elective courses and combine evidence informed materials, expert speakers, group discussions, level of mastery and achievement, and small rewards. All of these courses are designed to give the participants the skills and tools they need to achieve measureable improvements in managing their health, remaining economically secure, and contributing actively to society. Participating in the program is free of charge, and complementary healthy snacks will be served at each training session. The sessions will be taught by experts on the topic of the day. Participants will receive basic education materials, a checklist of potential next steps and a system of tracking behaviors. Below we have listed the courses in the AMP Core Curriculum, as well as AMP Elective Courses.

• Navigating Longer Lives: The Basics of Aging Mastery • Exercise and You • Sleep • Healthy Eating and Hydration • Financial Fitness • Medication Management • Advance Planning • Healthy Relationships • Falls Prevention • Community Engagement Stay tuned for additional information in our next newsletter.

World Elder Abuse Day

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III, with sponsorship from AARP, is holding an Elder Abuse Prevention Conference — “A Focus on Avoiding Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft” — on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Fall River . Elder abuse affects thousands of seniors in Massachusetts each year. In fiscal year 2015—24,978 elder abuse reports were reported. That means more than 2,000 seniors each month are being put in harm’s way in Massachusetts. How can you help put a stop to this growing epidemic?

Knowledge is key!

An Elder Abuse Prevention Conference will be held on June 15th from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Bristol Community College (Cafeteria/Building G) 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA. This event will include a free breakfast, resource tables with valuable information and giveaways. Most importantly, it will include great speakers on topics such as: Avoiding Scams, Fraud & Identity Theft.

This event is sponsored by: AARP Massachusetts, Senior Whole Health, DA Tom Quinn, AG Maura Healey, Bristol Elder Services, Coastline Elderly Services, Saint Anne’s Hospital, The Arbors at Taunton and Law Offices of Jane E. Sullivan. To register please contact Eric Poulin at the Bristol County DA’s Office 508-961-1973.

OH NO! Why was the program cancelled?

Sometimes wonderful programs are cancelled because we all tend to wait until the last minute to register. Please register early to avoid disappointment that the program you wanted was cancelled, perhaps unnecessarily.

Free File Of Life Folders

Free File of Life Folders are available at Human Services. They are designed to be kept on your refrigerator/wallet/car as an alert to emergency medical personnel of your medical information during an emergency. During those times of stress, it is difficult to remember medications and dosages. These files could save your life!

Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, June 9th 8:30am Toti’s Restaurant

All men are welcome to attend and no sign up is required. Bring a friend with you to enjoy a delicious breakfast. There is no set price for breakfast, order what you want, and pay for what you order.

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Women’s Brunch

Thursday, June 16th 10am Friendly’s Ice Cream,

1151 Fall River Avenue All women are welcome to attend and no sign up is required. Bring a friend with you to enjoy a delicious brunch. There is no set price for brunch, order what you want, and pay for what you order.

Free File of Life Folders

Free File of Life Folders are available at Human Services. They are designed to be kept on your refrigerator/wallet/car as an alert to emergency medical personnel of your medical information during an emergency. During those times of stress, it is difficult to remember medications and dosages. These files could save your life!

Brown Bags

Wednesday, June 22nd

Delivery will be from 9am—11am and pick up is 11:30am—12:30pm. If you have any questions please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772

2016 TRIPS

Best of Maine Tour

Thursday, July 14, 2016 8am to 7:30pm

$60 per person (driver gratuity included) Start the morning with a visit to When Pigs Fly Company Store in Kittery, ME. Explore this amazing place which includes over 25 varieties of our all natural breads and other products like jams & jellies and yes there is a sampling table! But save your appetite for lunch at the Clambake Restaurant in Scarborough, ME! Here you have your choice of Fish & Chips, Baked Haddock, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips or Clam Cakes all served with fries & yummy dessert! After lunch we will make a stop at Len Libby’s Chocolates and then on to scenic York, ME for an afternoon visit to Stonewall Kitchen Store. You will be amazed at the abundance of locally produced products here. Smell the incredible aromas, savor delicious samples, or watch the jam making process. The perfect ending to a delectable day in Maine! Reserve early!

Theatre By The Sea

Thursday, August 25, 2016 10am—6pm

Cost: $62 per person (driver gratuity included) The gloriously funny five-time Tony®nominated musical based on the mega-hit 1992 film that starred Whoopi Goldberg.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both

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the rigid lifestyle and the uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique talents to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church, but in doing so blows her cover.

Soon it is nun-on-the-run time but she finds salvation in the heavenly power of her newly found sisterhood. Lunch will be at Bistro By The Sea…...Lunch will be a choice of (1) Lemon-rosemary marinated chicken over basmati rice; (2) North Atlantic Pan-Seared Cod; or (3) Linguine Primavera

vide a blood pressure & glucose screening on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00am to 10:30am. This is a perfect opportunity to get your blood pressure & glucose tested. This is a first come first serve clinic.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 9:15am to 4:30pm

1301 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.4545 Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am—12pm.

The one hour fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden & The Old Mill Restaurant

$73 per person (driver gratuity included) Join Seekonk Human Services for a leisurely ride to Westminster. Upon arrival at the Old Mill Restaurant you will have time to shop in their Country Store before a delicious lunch. Today, you have your choice of Baked Stuff Chicken with Supreme Sauce or Baked Stuffed Filet of Sole Amandine. Both meals served with potatoes, vegetables, corn fritters, rolls and butter, dessert & coffee. In the afternoon we make our way to Boylston, MA to visit the Tower Hill Botanic Garden, New England’s year round botanic garden. This living museum of plants is 132 acres of garden paradise. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of the grounds. What a perfect day! Reserve your seat early!

The Buddliner Tour

Thursday, October 13, 2016 7am—8:30pm

$88 per person (driver gratuity included) Enjoy a scenic ride to North Conway, NH. We will make a coffee stop on the way up. Begin the day with a wonderful lunch at The White Mountain Hotel. Luncheon will include salad, fresh baked dinner rolls & butter. You have your choice of 2 entrees: Broiled Scrod or Chicken Piccata, and dessert of course! After lunch you enjoy a scenic Buddliner train ride from North Conway to Glen where you get off the train and visit the Cider Mill. At the Cider Mill you will enjoy a homemade cider donut and hot apple cider. Train ride is approximately 1 1/2 hour roundtrip. *Please note: All trips leave from Seekonk Human Services unless otherwise noted. 50% deposit is required at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to the Town of Seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, June 15th 9:00am—10:30am

Seekonk Human Services has partnered with the Seekonk Fire Department to pro-

Wii Fun

Fridays @ 10am

Come join us for some Wii Fun! The Wii is an excellent way to have fun and be active. Come join us! Call Seekonk Human Services @ 508-336-8772 for more information. No sign up is necessary just on in!

Seekonk Total Fitness

YMCA*

472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 508.336.7103 $3 fee per class for the following classes: Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Mon, Wed, Fri @ 9am Aquaerobics Mon, Wed, Fri @ 9:45am Silver Sneaker Classic Mon, Wed, Fri @ 11am *Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information.

Gatra Photo IDs

GATRA Photo IDs can be done at Seekonk Human Services. No appointment is necessary. Just fill out an application and take a picture and the ID will be mailed within 2 weeks. Please contact Ashley Pimental @ 508-336-8772.

Free Medical Equipment

Our FREE Medical Loan Closet is available to Seekonk residents. We are in need of wheelchairs. Please call Seekonk Human Services to schedule pick up/drop off and/ or donations at 508-336-8772. *Please do not leave medical equipment at Town Hall.

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IN MEMORIAM Allyson (Smith) Chemelowski

Allyson (Smith) Chemelowski REHOBOTH- Allyson (Smith) Chemelowski, 44, of Rehoboth, passed away, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Gene Chemelowski.

Allyson was born in Taunton and was a daughter of the late Clifford R. Smith and Paula (Fitzgerald) Smith.

Allyson was employed as a dispatcher for both the Rehoboth and Seekonk Police and Fire Departments for many years. She also served on the Rehoboth Ambulance Committee, the Rehoboth Council on Aging and was a member of the Rehoboth

Women’s Lions Club. Allyson loved animals, was an avid Patriots fan, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her brother, Clifford Smith and his wife Terri of Raynham; sisters, Tanya Smith and Valarie Smith Shough and her husband Neil all of FL; a step-son, Jared Hancock and his wife Jenny of W. Warwick, RI; step-daughters, Amy and Laura Chemelowski both of Warren, RI and several nieces and nephews. She was the step-daughter of the late Herb Reed.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 9am from the Foley-Cook Hathaway Funeral Home 126 S. Main St., Attleboro followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 984 Taunton Ave. Seekonk, relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Burial to follow in Rehoboth Village Cemetery, Bay State Road, Rehoboth.

Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 4:00pm-8:00pm in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Rehoboth Animal Shelter 148 Peck St., Rehoboth, MA 02769 To light a memorial candle, sign the register book or for directions, visit www. hathawayfunerals.com

Rehoboth Allyson (Smith) Chemelowski, 44, of Rehoboth, passed away, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Ann M. Keith,80, of Rehoboth, passed away on Monday May 16, 2016 at Lifecare of Attleboro.

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Emily Lagerquist

Emily (Carter) Lagerquist, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Lagerquist and the mother of Karen Tripodi and her husband, Dennis of Lincoln, Lynn Simon of Seekonk, Lisa Varney of Cumberland and Gail Lexner and her husband, Jim of Attleboro. Sister of Florence McDonald of Cumberland. Mrs. Lagerquist also leaves ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Services and burial will be private. Flowers and visitation are respectfully omitted.

Memorial gifts to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 490 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket. For online condolences: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

Emma Costa, 97, of Seekonk passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Sarah Brayton Nursing Center.

Maria de Lurdes de Sena, 84, passed away April 29, 2016.

Emily (Carter) Lagerquist, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Norman J. Galimberti Sr., age 91, died May 9, 2016 at the RI Veterans Home with his loving family by his side.

Anna E. McAuliffe, age 92, of Chestnut St., Seekonk, died May 12, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket with her loving family by her side.

John Imbrie, 90, of Seekonk, Massachusetts died May 13, 2016 at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home.

Eligio “Lee” Dippolito, 90, of Tall Pines Lane, Seekonk, formerly of Kensington St., East Providence, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, May 16, 2016 at the Miriam Hospital.

Thomas R. Levasseur, age 81 of Seekonk, MA passed away May 17th from pancreatic cancer and was surrounded by his immediate family.

Emily H. Medeiros, 94, passed away Thursday May 19, 2016 at the Rhode Island Hospital.

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Between 1995 and 2008, DESE added 4,055 new documents and directives for educators and administrators. DESE added an additional 5,382 documents between 2009 and 2013, an average of about 3 or 4 new directives per day.

“The sheer number of unfunded mandates stifles innovation and reduces local control, and we need to curtail this practice,” said Representative Howitt. “The recommendations of the Task Force would be a welcome relief for the educators and administrators of our school districts.”

The task force will consist of 11 members and will be co-chaired by the House and Senate chairs of the Joint Committee on Education. The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education will also serve on the task force, along with a legislator appointed by the Senate Minority Leader and a legislator appointed by the House Minority Leader. The six remaining members will be appointed by the Secretary of Education, and will include representatives from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials, the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association, the Massachusetts Elementary School Principals’ Association, and the Massachusetts Administrators of Special Education.

As part of its review, the task force will be required to hold at least one public hearing. A final report containing the task force’s findings and recommendations will be due no later than one year after its initial meeting.

The House plans to continue debating over 1300 proposed budget amendments this week. The Senate is expected to release its own version of the Fiscal Year 2017 budget in mid-May. Representative Howitt plans to continue advocating for the inclusion of the task force language in the final budget that is submitted to Governor Baker.

Representative Howitt Supports Net Metering Compromise To Advance Solar Projects

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk has endorsed a proposal to promote more solar energy generating projects in Massachusetts by raising the state’s net metering cap.

The bill passed the House today on a vote of 154-1.

House Bill 4173, An Act relative to solar energy, was reported out of a six-member conference committee on April 5. The bill reflects a compromise between two differing net metering proposals that were previously approved by the House and Senate.

“I’m proud to support this bill, which not only encourages the expansion of solar energy in Massachusetts, but also implements a number of cost-saving measures to protect ratepayers,” said Representative Howitt.

Under the conference committee proposal, the state’s net metering caps will be raised by 3 percent of the utilities’ peak load for both public and private projects. Private net metering caps will increase from 4 percent to 7 percent, while public net metering caps will increase from 5 percent to 8 percent.

Massachusetts currently provides financial incentives to solar power generators by allowing businesses and municipalities to sell excess solar energy they generate but don’t use back to the grid at retail rates, which currently average about 21 cents per kilowatt hour. The conference committee proposal calls for moving to a new “market net metering credit” equal to 60 percent of the full retail rate for all projects – or about 12 cents per kilowatt hour – but includes a carve-out so that residential, small commercial, and solar facilities owned by municipalities and government entities will continue to receive the full retail rate.

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The bill grandfathers in existing solar facilities that were previously approved by the Department of Energy Resources to receive solar renewable energy credits (SRECs). These facilities will continue to receive credits at the higher retail rate for 25 years before transitioning to the new rate.

House Bill 4173 also allows utility companies to offset the costs of maintaining their infrastructure by submitting proposals to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to establish a monthly minimum reliability contribution for customers who receive net metering credits. This will ensure that all ratepayers using the distribution system are helping to pay for the maintenance, reliability and safety of the electric grid.

When reviewing these proposals, DPU must take steps to ensure that they allocate fixed costs equitably, do not excessively burden ratepayers, do not inhibit solar development, and are used to offset the costs of maintaining the electric grid. DPU is also authorized to exempt or modify the minimum contribution for low income ratepayers and to adjust the minimum contribution in the future.

As a further incentive for ratepayer savings, the bill also includes provisions requiring the Department of Energy Resources to adopt rules and regulations that will lower the cost to ratepayers of solar incentive programs. These incentive programs must encourage the continued development of solar renewable energy generating sources by residential, commercial, governmental, low-income, and industrial electricity customers.

The conference committee report now heads to the Senate for a vote.

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HUNGRY? find it in the...

Just a Pinch Recipe Column

By Janet Tharpe

Bold Tastin’ Grilled Steak

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The marinade for Ashley Muller’s Bold Tastin’ Grilled Steak is so tasty! It would complement any red meat, but I have to say, it was especially good on steak. Try this boldly flavored steak at your Memorial Day cookout and your guests will think you’re a grill master. And ask for the recipe...

See step-by-step photos of Ashley’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/ grilledsteak

What You Need

BEAU MONDE SEASONING • 1 tsp ground cloves • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp ground allspice • 1 tsp ground nutmeg • 1 tsp ground black pepper • 1 tsp ground white pepper • 1 tsp ground bay leaves • 1 tsp salt • 1 1/2 tsp celery seed

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STEAK MARINADE • 1 c soy sauce • 2 large onions, coarsely chopped • 2 clove garlic, halved • 1/4 c bottled gravy coloring • 2 tsp Beau Monde seasoning • Steak (your choice)

Directions

• Mix together spices for Beau Monde seasoning and place in a small jar or zipper bag.

• Combine soy sauce, onion, and garlic in an electric blender.

• Cover and process at high speed for about 1 min or until mixture is very smooth. Stir in gravy coloring and 2 tsp Beau Monde seasoning.

• Arrange meat in a shallow baking dish or gallon-size zipper bag.

• For each piece of meat, pour 1/2 c marinade over top.

• Allow to stand at room temperature for 2 hrs or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hrs. Then bring meat back to room temp before cooking.

• On your favorite grill, slightly oil grates, then place meat on the grill and cook to your desired preference.

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Dining Guide Simple Side Dish for Summer, Brown Rice Citrus Salad

Refreshing and delicious, Trish Morris’s Brown Rice Citrus Salad is a perfect summer side dish. Cranberries and orange add a bit of zing to this super simple recipe. You can easily double or triple this if you’re serving a large crowd. And since there is no mayonnaise, you don’t have to worry about it spoiling. Yummy!

See step-by-step photos of Trish’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/ricesalad

What You Need

• 1 c brown and wild rice • 1/2 c dried cranberries • 3/4 c pecans, toasted and chopped • 2 stalks green onion, finely sliced • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin • 2 tbsp honey • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice • 3/4 tsp orange zest • Fresh cracked pepper, to taste • Pinch of salt

Directions

• Cook rice as per directions.

• Cool in the fridge.

• Combine liquid and pour over rice.

• Add the rest of the ingredients and chill.

Uncle Wiley’s Fantastic Chicken Salad Recipe

Debbie Burbank’s Uncle Wiley’s Chicken Salad recipe is so good your guests will be asking you for the recipe. This chicken salad is great for brunch, a light lunch or to serve at a cookout this summer. The sour cream adds a delicious tang that I can’t get enough of!

What You Need

• 4 c poached boneless chicken breasts, diced • 1 c celery, finely chopped • 1 c pecans, chopped • 1 c dried cranberries • 1 1/2 c white seedless grapes, cut in fourths • 1 c white raisins • 4 oz sour cream • 1 c mayonnaise • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Poach chicken breast. This can be done the day before.

• When ready to make the salad, dice the chicken.

• In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients.

• Add salt and black pepper to taste.

• Add additional mayonnaise if necessary.

• Serve with crackers or it makes a great sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes. © 2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club.

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CLASSIFIEDS

Place Classified ads at www.ReporterToday.com WANTED

WANTED: single mom needs help, newer infant car seat, newer crib, high chair, toys, baby girl clothes size newborn to 4T, books etc. Please donate call 401-632-3602.

WANTED: Dining room table & chairs, ottoman, please donate. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

Flower vases. Please donate. I can pick up. Call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance.

TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-642-6565.

HELP WANTED

Help Wanted: Foxx Fence company is hiring, $20-22 per hour. Call Al at 508-5672982 or 508-336-1411.

FREE STUFF

1 To 15 Words - $10 • 16 To 30 Words - $15 Business Classified - $35 for 30 words Additional Words $.25 each Furniture looking for a good home: Free living room, bedroom, kitchen and miscellaneous furniture. Pick up and take away.

Location: East Providence. If interested, call or text 301-741-2321.

EVENTS

Yard Sale Fundraiser at Bethany Church of the Nazarene 1275 Pawtucket Ave Rumford, RI, Saturday June 25 8am to 1pm.

Please Come support our youth raise funds for a missions trip and youth camp. Selling a variety of items.

EVENT RENTALS

HALL FOR RENT: Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail.

For all occasions, Birthday, Family Reunions, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries, Outside fields for activities and trap shooting. Call 401-4330209 for more information

FOR RENT

FREE Dell 946 All-in-One inkjet printer.

Fax,scan, copy. Installation cd. Call 774254-2828.

For Rent or Lease: Dighton/Rehoboth line. Great commercial pad site on busy Rt.44 has town water and is near intersection. Could be the perfect place for your

business in this up and coming area. ALSO: Looking for a collaborative of artisans, crafters, home grown and antiquers to run country store and outside market place on busy Rt.44, Rehoboth/Dighton area. For info please call 774-218-1959. (616 Keep RUNNING $24)

VACATION RENTALS

VACATION/HONEYMOON RENTAL: St. Michael, Azores Ponta Garca (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2-bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Weekly/monthly, Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432.

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: White Mountains New Hampshire, Located on Pearl Lake Rd, on the lake, kayaks and small boats; Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace; minutes from New Hampshire attractions; Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; Fall foliage viewing, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, or just R&R; weekly $550 and weekends $255, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.

Outside Sales Position/Part-Time The Reporter, publishers of three monthly news magazines in East Providence, Seekonk and Rehoboth, is seeking a highly effective Outside Sales Person. The position is part-time and offers salary plus commission with an established 27 year old family-owned business. Position requires 20-25 hrs. per week. Hours can be flexible.

Position Overview

Manage and initiate outside sales. Contribute to growth and profitability of company through the identification and sale of print ads and web ads to new customers and increasing sales to existing customers. Understand and be sensitive to customer requirements as they relate to their businesses and marketing opportunities through print advertising. Work effectively with the inside sales team to exceed customer expectations and grow the overall sales volume of the company.

Responsibilities

• Identify new customer opportunities through analyzing current customer base and those businesses not currently purchasing from us • Prepare and organize sales presentation materials that provide the greatest opportunity to increase sales to current and prospective customers • Assisdt sales of house accounts with telephone call.

• Effectively communicate to the inside sales team, customer opportunities, expectations and concerns • Identify any obstacles or objections to sales such as competitive price issues, distribution concerns and recommend solutions to those objections.

Technical Requirements

Ability to send all reports electronically to office. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel and sales database.

Job Requirements - Minimum one plus years of sales experience with a record of closing new business.

Strong presentation and excellent communication skills Required Education - High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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FOR SALE

For Sale: PS3, barely used. Three games; Need for Speed, Rayman and Spyro. $125. 401-431-5030.

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Fire your housecleaning co. today! You are paying too much, and they not cleaning every spot! I can guarantee, that you not only save money. You will also be happier, with a perfectly clean home! Call Gil for details. 508-840-6611.

Antiques for sale: Girl’s twin canopy bed, blanket chests, samplers, chairs, etc. Call 508-252-6550.

Powerhouse weight cage: Weight cage Powerhouse. Press, lats, curls, bench with leg, weights, bar included. $275. Call 774254-2928.

LOST PET

Orange tiger cat missing! Do you have our CAT, "Champ"? He is very friendly, neutered, dark orange tiger with white paws and bib.

Last seen County st Rehoboth-Dighton line area 5/12. We love him and MISS him very very much! Please call or text 508-397-3487.

FARM

Young healthy rooster looking for a good home. This rooster has been declared inedible! 508-252-4430.

CLASSES / LESSONS

PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208.

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GENERAL SERVICES

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 508-226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

Backhoe Rental w/ Dump Truck; all odd jobs, reasonable rates.

Call Dale at 508-958-0796.

Backhoe Services, stump removal, landscape & wall stones, seasoned firewood. Call Ken at 508-243-3651. For additional information go to http://unbouncepages.com/hortonbackhoe/ Certified nsg asst avail to work P/T: CNA avail to work P/T days.10yrs exp!RI hosp,nsg home,home care.have car. $15/hr.joan 401-249-8586.

Need help? Rides for appointments, shopping, whatever you need. Very reasonable rates. Call 401-431-5030. I am a young senior myself.

AOL ENTERPRISES: Family Owned 25yrs and counting! Storm Damage Brush, Branches; Attic, Basement, Garage Clean Out, Boilers, Appliances, Junk Cars Removed; Firewood for Sale- Cut, Split, Delivered. Mini Excavator Services Call Mike (508)761-8078.

PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks for sale; or rent for $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350. 20x20 tent package includes tables & chairs $250. Set up Included. Call early for Reservation. Dan 401-255-1072.

We can help you de-clutter your environment! Spring special 10% off new customers. A2z cleanout services. Specializing in estate management. Attics, basements, garages, yards, storage units, offices, and more. Professional service at reasonable rates. Over 15 years experience. Free estimates. Call or text tim @ 508-369-9067.

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June Business Directory CATEGORY Animal Solutions Appliance Repairs Art Supplies/Framing Attorney Attorney Attorney Attorney Auto Body Auto Body Auto Detailing Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Auto Repairs Bank Baseball - Professional Bike Shop Bookeeping Service Building Contractor Building Contractor Building/Remodeling Camp Camp-Basketball Carpet Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Child Care Child Care Child Care Chimney Services Church Church Cleaning Service Collectibles Concrete Contractor Country Club Dance Studio Dentist Dentist Dentist Dentist Dentist Dentist Dentist Disposal Service Dog Grooming Dog Services Driveways & Masonry Electrician Electrician Electrician Electrician Excavating Excavating Farm

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Problem Wildlife Solutions McPartland Appliance Repairs Gregory D. Dorrance, Co. Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto Donald E. MacManus, Attorney Laurie P. Mullen Law Office of Luke P. Travis Seekonk Auto Body Tri Star Autobody, Inc. MS Classic Cars Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair New England Tire Somerset Chrysler Jeep Somerset Subaru Coastway Community Bank Pawtucket Red Sox Your Bike Shop Hammond, Inc. A. M. Carpentry RIPICO Ferreira Builders, Inc. Camp Ramsbottom One On One Basketball Camp Earle’s Carpet Cleaning M & S Carpet & Upholstery Alphabet Soup Preschool Alphabet Tree Preschool Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep First Spiritualist Church of Brockton Holy Cross Church Debbie’s Cleaning Service Wexler’s Collectibles American Form Corporation Hillside Country Club Step Ahead School of Dance David C. Zaluski, D.D.S. Dr. Wassouf D.D.S. Eager Family Dentistry Frank P. Casarella Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC Ritebite Dental Romani Orthodontics Professional Duct Cleaning Groom & Style Canine Mastery, Inc DeJesus Driveways ALKO Electric Dorrance Electric Greaves Electric Neal Bellavance Electric G.T. Excavating Corp.

MJD Excavating, Inc. Souza Family Farm

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Farm Stand Anawan Farm Feed & Supply Store Munroe Feed & Supplies Fence Installation Fence Tech Fence-Sales/Serv.

Foxx Fence Financial Advisor Mark Martone - Prudential Fitness - Dance Zumba with Liz Morrell Flooring - All Types Custom Linocraft Flooring - All Types Earle Dias Interiors Flooring - Wood David J. Ledoux Hardwood Floors Florist Rose Bud Florists Food/Party Store Thomsen Foodservice Fuel - Oil Al’s Quality Oil Co. Fuel - Oil E & V Oil Co. Fuel - Oil Pricerite Discount Heating Oil Fuel - Oil & LP W. H. Riley & Son Fuel - Propane Dupuis Oil Funeral Home Hathaway Funeral Home Funeral Home Waring-Sullivan Funeral home Funeral Home William W. Tripp Funeral Home Garden Center Under the Sun Farm Golf Mike Harbour’s East Bay Golf Ctr Golf Rehoboth Country Club, Inc. Golf Seekonk Junior Golf League Golf Cars New England Golf Cars Grocery / Meat Market Parker’s Meat Market Gun Shop Bay State Trading Post Health & Fitness Bliss Life Yoga & Wellness Health & Fitness Boom Fitness Health & Fitness YMCA Swansea Heating & A/C LS Heating & Air Conditioning Heating & Air Taylor Heating-Air Conditioning Heating Service Larry’s Heating & A.C. Home Improvements DTP Construction Home Improvements Horner Millwork Home Improvements Mark Koussa Carpentry, Inc. Home Improvements New England Kitchen and Bath Home Improvements Remodelers Outlet Home Products The Vacuum House Horse Stable-Lessons Journey’s Haven Riding School Horse Stable-Lessons Sandy Hollow Stable Hospital Sturdy Memorial Hospital Hotels Hotel Tybee Insurance Agency Durand Insurance Agency Insurance Agency Frazao Insurance Insurance Agency Smith Insurance Group Irrigation Lisco Irrigation Jewelers Attleboro Jewelry Makers Junk Removal AOL Enterprises Kitchen Remodeling Kitchens Direct, Inc Kitchen/Bath Design Infinity Kitchens Landscape Materials Bairos Construction, Inc Landscape Materials J & J Materials Corp.

Landscape Service Big Sky Landscaping Landscape Service Green Care Landscaping

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Holden’s Landscaping Kimmell Landscaping, LLC Lawnscapes Oakhill Landscape Superior Lawn Care Star Marble & Granite Lima’s Tae Kwon-Do Karate USA Karate StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho Valter Rego Masonry William Gallant, Jr. Masonry Medical Associates of RI Embrace Home Loans, Inc. Classic Flute Duos Rehoboth Nails & Spa Waterview Villa Romani Orthodontics Cronan Painting EZ Painting Iachetti Painting Company Lundco Painting LLC. KGM Painting & Wallcoverings All Phase Asphalt Driveways Custom Paving Company Mohegan Seal Coating Co Ryan Asphalt Paving Blue Stone Driveways & Masonry Bi-State Pest Control Guardian Pest Control Personal Best Physical Therapy David Laurino - Plastering Sine Plumbing & Heating Vintage Plumbing & Heating Four Season Spas Lucky Duck Pools Dun Rite Home Repair East Bay Pressure Wash

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St. Andrews School The Gordon School The Providence Country Day School Aubin Realty Century 21 - David Smith Deb Donahue - ReMax River’s Edge Maria Correia, Realtor ReMax Rivers Edge The Mello Group - Jimmy Andrade Vicki Doran - Coldwell Banker Batty Construction Taunton Rental Boneyard Barbecue & Saloon Captain Jack’s Seafood Restaurant Country Kitchen La Collina John Rico Home Improvements B & R Fournier Construction, Inc. Tabeleys Roofing Digger’s Catch Home & Commercial Security Pro Inspection Services Bay State Sewage Disposal, Inc. Croome Sanitation, Inc. Fisk Contracting Co. Soares Sanitation Pumping, Inc. Town Sanitation A. Viera Disposal Got Sun - Go Solar Inc Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC Cleanway Disposal & Recycling Big Blue Removal Service Advanced Tree Choate Tree Service Seekonk Tree Olde Colony Clean Water. Inc Water Filter Company, Inc. Ideal Method Weight Loss, LLC

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JUNE JUNE

JUNE

June is a month dedicated to many different things (such as):

June is a month dedicated to many different things (such as): June is a month dedicated to many different things (such as): Aquarium Month

Candy Month

Aquarium Month Aquarium Month

Candy Month Candy Month

National Adopt a Cat Month

Dairy Month

Gay Pride Month

Dairy Month Dairy Month

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month

National Adopt a Cat Month National Adopt a Cat Month

National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month

Gay Pride Month Gay Pride Month Rose Month

Rose Month Rose Month

There are also many special days in June. Among some of them are:

There are also many special days in June. Among some of them are: There are also many special days in June. Among some of them are: National Doughnut Day

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National Doughnut Day National Doughnut Day

Hug Your Cat Day

World Environment Day

Hug Your Cat Day

Flag Day Hug Your Cat Father's Day Day

Flag Day

World Environment Day World Environment Day

Father's Day

BUT, the most IMPORTANT thing you can dedicate yourself to doing Flag Day Father's Day this month (besides honoring Dad & the Flag) is to prepare your home for the upcoming HOT summer weather!

BUT, the most IMPORTANT thing canMemorial dedicate yourself to doing (We’ve already gotten a little taste you of it over Day weekend!)

BUT, the most IMPORTANT thing you can dedicate yourself doingfor this month (besides honoring Dad & the Flag) is to prepare yourtohome this month (besides honoring Dad & the Flag) is to prepare your home for the upcoming HOT summer weather! the upcoming HOTofsummer weather!

(We’ve already gotten a little taste it over Memorial Day weekend!)

(We’ve already gotten a little taste of it over Memorial Day weekend!)

Do You BreathE Clean Air?

Call us today to schedule your BOILER CLEANING & A/C tune-up (You might also want to have your AIR DUCT/VENTS cleaned BEFORE running your central a/c all summer long too!!) Think about all of the impurities (dust, animal hair, mold, etc.,) that could be in your air vents that you & your family might be breathing in!!

Call us today to schedule your BOILER CLEANING & A/C tune-up Callwant us today to schedule your BOILER CLEANING & A/C tune-up (You might also to have your AIR DUCT/VENTS cleaned BEFORE running your central a/c all (You might want to have your DUCT/VENTS cleaned BEFORE running your that central a/cbe all summer longalso too!!)

Think about allAIR of the impurities (dust, animal hair, mold, etc.,) could summer long too!!)

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