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A Call To Action

Between 1971 and 1991, the population in eastern Massachusetts increased 15%, yet the area of developed land increased 35%. By 2020, the population is projected to increase by 8%, but another 23% of land is expected to be consumed by development. According to the Rehoboth Housing Production Plan completed in 2015, “From 1990 to 2010, Rehoboth grew at a rate of 34%, from approximately 8,700 residents to approximately 11,600 residents. This growth rate is approximately four (4) times higher than that of both Bristol County and the Commonwealth during the same period. Rehoboth also grew faster than all neighboring communities during these 20 years.”

As new residents are drawn to the character and beauty of our Rehoboth community, more homes and subdivisions are being built to accommodate them, and more open space is being lost. Local regulations requiring new homes to be built on lots of one acre or more were originally intended to discourage development but are now actually contributing to sprawl by consuming large tracts of land with each new subdivision.

Through collaboration, we can work together as town residents to proactively manage growth in a manner that protects open spaces, local property values while also being equitable to developers. There are many strategies that we can look to from surrounding towns and municipalities to create a thoughtful and intentional planning process while we still have an opportunity to preserve what open spaces remain.

One example is Open Space Residential Design (OSD), a technique to maximize the amount of open space preserved in subdivisions without reducing the number of homes built. With OSD, at least as many houses as a conventional subdivision are located on approximately half of the property, while the remaining land is conserved as open space for the community to enjoy. Priority for open space protection are identified ahead of time by community residents and the planning board based on community and environmental values. Homes are then carefully situated to maximize their views, protect land and water resources, and provide common spaces. The result is a subdivision that protects and connects the most important conservation interests rather than just setting aside an arbitrary percentage of land.

Open Space Residential Design is a sensible approach that helps to protect the value of real estate property, our community water supplies, and streamlines site plan review process for developers- reducing time and costs and decreasing site development costs by designing with the terrain. Since OSD can provide both economic and environmental benefits (a study in Amherst, Massachusetts showed homes in an open space development appreciated 12.7% faster over 20 years than homes in a conventional subdivision of the same overall density ; additionally Seekonk and Westport have utilized this model successfully), the question is-why aren’t we offering this type of development when it will preserve natural landscape and natural watershed?

Many local bylaws and regulations are not set up for developers to easily pursue this option without associated high costs and lengthy reviews. For this reason, it is necessary for our town to take intentional regulatory steps if we want to incorporate an OSD subdivision bylaw and special permit process into our planning board review policies. This will require collective action on our part to educate about the benefits and build support for this policy to petition on town council to put the initiative before town residents for a vote.

Another policy approach is to increase the Community Preservation Fund. The fund was established through the Community Preservation Act (CPA) adopted by Rehoboth in the 90’s. This fund is supported through a real estate tax surcharge of 1.5% and can only to be used for affordable housing, parks and open space, and historic preservation. The Community Preservation Committee reviews proposals for expenditure through Town Meeting and funds can only be appropriated based on our votes as tax payers (recently used to save Frances Farm). The CPA surcharge does not raise the tax rate for the adopting community; it assesses a surcharge on property tax bills after they have been calculated based on the community’s current tax rate. Additionally, a community can adopt low and moderate-income exemptions for eligible residents.

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Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society.....................44 Back to School..........................45 Business Directory......................69 Church News..............................29 Classifieds...............................67 Club Announcements.................40 Events..................................25 Home Improvement..................32 Letters...................................5 Library......................................

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Obituaries................................63 People...................................39 Rehoboth COA............................50 Rehoboth Ramblings..................10 Rehoboth Town News..................11 Restaurant Guide......................62 Seekonk Human Services..........52 Seekonk Town News...................19 Scouts....................................24 Sports..................................55 State House...............................61

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The maximum appropriation set forth by this act is 3%, so we are only at half of maximum allotment. It is important to know that our town receives annual matching of these funds, from a statewide CPA Trust Fund created by the Act. Only communities that have adopted CPA are eligible to receive these matching funds each year. Last year Rehoboth received, a total of $55,902, with $23,034 in matched funds coming from the state.

Several cities and towns in Massachusetts are seeking to raise conservation trust funds by assessing a onetime real estate transfer fee of up to 2% on investors and developers for projects over a certain dollar amount. The revenue generated is paid into a trust fund and dedicated to support affordable housing and improving the quality of life for the community. This type of innovation would require collective action on our part to advance state and local policies and to develop by laws modeled after other local municipalities such as Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Sommerville, and Arlington, just to name a few.

These are just some of the policy ideas that Rehoboth residents are sharing and discussing. I’m writing this letter as a call to action for those among us who are feeling frustrated by increased development in our town and are not sure how to get involved. I’m reaching Continued on page 8...

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And as for complaints that meteorologists overdramatized the situation, first, any weather system is never 100% predictable.

Secondly, it’s better to be safe than sorry. I always think of those poor people who drowned in the 1938 hurricane and how they might have been saved if more advanced weather forecasting like we have today had been possible 80 some years ago.

One positive note: we’re not having a drought this summer!

Unfortunately, all the bugs are out enjoying the heat and humidity.

I have never seen gnats as bad as they are this year. It’s impossible to walk anywhere without a swarm of bugs around your head. And all the rain has given us a bumper crop of mosquitoes, coming after you in the bright mid-day sun, never mind at dusk and dawn! Nature walks in the woods will have to wait till fall. Yet the weather has been so much worse elsewhere with violent flash floods, relentless wildfires, depending where you are, and terrible loss of life and property.

What is in a name? Late summer used to be called the silly season in the news biz, but would that it were so this year, with each piece of bad news apparently trying to outdo the other. One silly piece of news was the name chosen for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine (I have to look it up to be able to spell it) Comirnaty. One doctor said the name sounded to him like a small village in Ireland; I had the same thought. I wasn’t aware that the vaccine had to have a special name, but is this the best name they could come up with?

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Flight attendants too are reaching their limit with bad behavior among their customers. I never remotely wanted to be a flight attendant (they still called them stewardess when I was young), which is good because I’m too short anyway. But with each passing year, I wonder how they can stand it. Now they are actually being physically assaulted by belligerent (and usually drunk) passengers who are throwing temper tantrums like two-year-olds. Yes, by all means stop selling alcohol on flights. Would you give alcohol to a fractious toddler?

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Hello All – Another month has quickly flown by.

I hope you have been enjoying your summer and staying healthy and safe. As the summer draws to a close, I also hope you had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

Upcoming Fall Town Meeting Postponed to May of 2022

Preliminary 2020 U.S. Census Figures are In

On August 12, 2021 the preliminary 2020 U.S. Census figures were released for represcincting purposes. Working in conjunction with the Secretary of State’s Office, the Town Clerk, Assessors, Planning Department and Board of Selectmen are currently in the process of redefining the precinct lines in Rehoboth based on the release of the 2020 U.S. Census figures. The reprecincting process is mandated by law to be conducted every ten years. I will have more details on the reprecincting process next month.

As many of you already know, on Monday, August 23rd the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen Continued on next page... postponed the November Fall Special Town Meeting due to the extraordinary cost of holding the Fall meeting; cost estimates $120,000+. The significant expense is due primarily to two factors. First, with the lifting of the State of Emergency, municipalities lost the ability to schedule Town Meetings outside of the boundaries of the Town. Secondly, although the State of Emergency was lifted, a Public Health Emergency remains in place which necessitates specific guidance be followed when conducting Town Meetings. This guidance includes social distancing measures. The combination of these two factors severely limited the available options to consider for a venue to conduct the meeting. Federal funds are available to “offset unexpected and unbudgeted costs incurred” for a Town Meeting; however, the funds expended need to be reasonable and justified during periodic audits. A review of the STM Articles by the Board of Selectmen determined the proposed business could wait until next May; thus eliminating the need to incur the extraordinary expense.

The Board of Selectmen directed the Town Meeting technology needs group comprised of Moderator-Bill Cute, SelectmanGeorge Solas, IT Director-Derek Rousseau Appointments will start as and myself to find a cost-effective way to early as September 20th for the hold the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting, in the event the Commonwealth is still operatgeneral population. ing under the same constraints brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The group was Your 3rd shot should be booked also asked to investigate non-rental items no sooner than 8 months after your that can be purchased for Town Meeting, which can be secured with CARES funds second COVID shot. prior to the 2021-year-end deadline. Options will be investigated over the next few weeks and a recommendation will be brought before the Board of Selectmen for possible action.

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Per the preliminary release of the “2020” U.S. Census Bureau’s survey results, Rehoboth’s 2020 population is “officially” listed as 12,502, which is an increase from 11,608 reported on the 2010 decennial Census.

The population of Rehoboth increased by 894 persons, or a 7.7 percent increase from the U.S. Census previous decade (2010).

Comparatively, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had an increased total population (2010-2020) of 7.4 percent or 482,288 residents. For those of you following the local Rehoboth yearly census figures, which are completed by residents as of January 1st each year, the 12,502 U.S. Census figure differs from the 12,922 Town population in 2020 by 420 residents. This difference of 420 residents is resultant of homeowners not responding to the 2020 U.S. Census and therefore not being counted. Unfortunately that also represents 420 individuals, which the Town of Rehoboth will not receive Federal and/or State funding, as those figures are based on the U.S. Census total population figures.

With regard to the 2020 U.S. Census figures, total population figures, Rehoboth is ranked 158th out of 351 municipalities in Massachusetts. There are 9,969 Rehoboth residents over the age of 18 years old, or 79.7% of Rehoboth’s total population.

The housing stock of Rehoboth increased by 331 units, or 7.7% from 2010 to 2020.

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During the first week of June this year, the Clerk’s Office was required by law to send out voter inactivation cards to those voters who did not vote in the 2020 elections and did not return the yearly 2021 town census forms. If you are one of those “inactive” voters and you are still living in Rehoboth, you must sign and return the postage paid card you received, to our office, so we may reactivate your voter status. If you are unsure of your voter status and would like to check; Please go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx enter the required information and click the search button. If your voter status is listed as “inactive”, please contact our office for further direction on the process for reactivating your voter status. To avoid being put on the voter inactivation list, please return your yearly census forms, which arrive at every household, during the first week of January each year. Thank you.

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If you would like a copy of the 2021 Street Listings, there is a charge of $15.00.

You may order one online @ https://www. invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs; request a copy by mail, drop box outside of Town Hall-148 Peck Street or visit us at the Clerk’s Office. If paying by check, please make your check payable to: The Town of Rehoboth ~ thank you.

Finally, Lynn, Odete and I wish you all a safe and healthy end to your summer vacations. Please have a most enjoyable September.

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The Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving

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

May God bless you for all for your support! Thank you for allowing us to continue to be available for those Rehoboth families with children in need.

As always, we welcome your participation and support of our mission. As in past years, there will be gift request boards located around town and boxes for drop off. Please check the next issue of the Rehoboth Reporter or our website ( www.rehobothblizzardofgiving.org ) for information on: Snowflake board locations/ gift drop- off locations and information on adopting children/families.

At this time, the best way to provide support is by providing gift cards, and tax-deductible monetary donations. Checks should be made out to “Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Inc.” and mailed to Rehoboth Blizzard of Giving, Attn: Cathy Edington, 61 Reservoir Ave., Rehoboth, MA 02769. *We serve Rehoboth children who are minors or dependents in need. For those in need of assistance we have forms available on our website www.rehobothblizzardofgiving.org or by request. These completed forms MUST be received, by the first week of November - no later than November 8th- of course earlier than November would be wonderful! We do not accept mailed lists that are not on these forms mentioned above.

We continue to provide birthday support and a form for that support is also available on the website or by request. Questions may be directed through the website, mrs.mbrawley@gmail.com or by calling Maureen Brawley at (508)- 252-4867. All personal information will be kept confidential. We thank everyone for all they do to make this project so successful! God bless, Maureen Brawley, Cathy Edington, & Colleen Mc Bride.

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Bristol County Savings Bank is marking its’ 175th anniversary. “We have 13 different communities where we have a branch, so we’ve made the commitment of $25,000 to those 13 communities to commemorate our 25th anniversary,” Roberts explained. “I lived in Rehoboth. It holds a dear place in my heart.”

“It’s a huge influx of funds for us,” Fire Chief Frank Baressi said Monday. “This is going to go a long way for us with the new training center we’re building and the new truck coming in.”

“We very much appreciate the work you do for us,” said Selectmen Chairman Skip Vadnais.

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There are a number of cats and kittens at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter. Lee is a very friendly long-haired black cat; her four kittens who were born at the end of July and will be eligible for adoption in late September. Lee will be spayed and adoptable then as well, and interested adopters may submit their applications any time. Another mother cat has a slightly younger litter, and there are also some newly-arrived kittens about three months old who are being scheduled for vaccinations and altering.

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by Joe Siegel The Rehoboth Council on Aging will soon be moving into their new facilities at Francis Farm and a grand opening event is being planned for September 12.

Francis Hall will be used for the COA and the “white building” will serve as the home for the town nurse and Veterans Service Officer.

Counseling and health services will also be provided in the building.

Selectman Jim Muri said Monday the parking area around the building is being expanded, along with accessibility for disabled individuals.

The COA staff have been working out of offices on Winthrop Street following last September’s devastating fire at the former facility at 55 Bay State Road.

The 7200 square foot building was a total loss and the insurance proceeds are being used to purchase materials and equipment for the new COA. Voters at the May town meeting approved the purchase of the 47 acre property at a cost of $2.8 million.

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The position is part-time, Selectman Michael Deignan said Monday. Schwall will manage the town’s $500,000 in CARES money which needs to be spent before the end of the year. Some of those funds could be used to offset the cost of renovations at Francis Farm, which will serve as the home for the Council on Aging.

“Gerry is a real subject matter expert on this,” Deignan added. “He is respected by his peers here in Massachusetts. He has other town administrators calling him for advice on how to do things. That’s how well he understands this.”

“There’s no learning curve here,” said Selectman Dave Perry. “(Schwall) has his finger on the pulse of the town.”

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The Fate of Anawan School

By Joe Siegel The Anawan School’s days might be numbered, unless the Community Preservation Committee can come up with the funds to save it. Last June, William McDonough, the town’s Building Commissioner, said the building at 53 Bay State Road was “unsafe” and ordered it to be demolished within 90 days.

The CPC will be meeting with the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen on September 7 to discuss their plans. CPC Chair Carol Williams had submitted a town warrant article calling for the appropriation of $400,000 for the removal of hazardous materials from the interior of the Anawan School and to stabilize the structure.

Selectmen voted recently to cancel the November Fall Town Meeting due to the high costs of staging the event at Francis Farm. The need to keep attendees socially distanced due to Covid-19 was also a factor.

“The matter should’ve been put before the people to decide whether or The old Anawan School not (Anawan School) is saved,” Williams told the Reporter.

“There was no meat to it,” Selectman Michael Deignan said of the warrant article.

“I don’t know what that $400,000 was for or even how that number was arrived at. We don’t have $400,000 to give to (the CPC).”

Williams hired a structural engineer to DR. FRANK CASARELLA & DR. LURI LEE inspect the facility. “He said (the building) has a 25 to 50 year usefulness if it were taken care of,” Williams noted. “In the meantime, it’s just deteriorating further. We can’t do anything, we can’t put a roof on, we can’t do anything because (selectmen) don’t want it done.”

“The immediate need is that the building has to be secured in a manner that is deemed acceptable by (William McDonough),” Deignan said, noting the CPC needs to be more detailed with their plans.

The CPC and the Historical Commission want to preserve what they believe to be an important part of the town’s history. “It’s going to cost millions of dollars to renovate that building,” Deignan said. “We’re going to put a new roof on the building and then what?

It’s going to sit for another 25 years? The town wouldn’t even pass an override to fund a new Town Hall so they’re going to pass an override to fix the Anawan school which we OUR NAME HAS CHANGED – BUT IT’S STILL US! don’t have a use for at the moment?”

McDonough, Fire Chief Frank Barresi, DR. FRANK CASARELLA, DMD IS NOW SEEKONK DENTAL and Health Agent Karl Drown conducted an inspection of the building on June 3.

McDonough reported 90 percent of the ceilings had collapsed and all of the hardwood floors were “completely buckled and rotted.”

The building was also impacted by extensive water damage. McDonough spotted “multiple holes on the roof” and multiple broken windows. “There is not a stable piece of wood in that building,” Selectman Dave Perry said at a June meeting. “The building is ready to collapse. Nothing is salvageable.”

“The Board of Selectmen are operating under the letter sent to us by the Building DR. FRANK CASARELLA DR. LURI LEE Commissioner and we have a requirement to act based upon that letter,” Deignan added.

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The Seekonk Scene The Clerk’s Corner

September has arrived bringing with it school commencement, cooler weather, apple picking and getting ready for Halloween. I hope everyone enjoys this time of year with family and friends. The Clerk’s Office will be busy with completing the August special election results and preparing for the November Town Meeting.

The results for the special election held on August 30th will be posted on the Town Florice Craig Clerk’s website.

Town meeting date has been set for November 8, 2021. It will be held at the High School auditorium. The warrant is now open and will close on September 24th.

The September 11th - 20-year remembrance will be held, Saturday September 11, 2021 at 11:00am at the Public Safety Complex.

No matter how many years go by it’s important that we never forget.

It’s been advertised, but worth mentioning again, on September 18th Seekonk will have its own day. “Celebrate Seekonk (Seaconcke) Day”. It will be held rain, or shine at the Seekonk Library from 11:00am – 4:00pm. The day will celebrate the history, culture and creative spirit of its citizens. There will be food, live music, art, storytelling and plenty of activities for kids and seniors.

The 34th Annual Charity for the Save A Pet Society Auction will be an online event with a little twist this year. Since many businesses had a difficult year, they will not be asking them to donate products or services. Instead, Save A Pet wants to support local businesses, by asking friends, supporters and social media followers to consider purchasing a gift card or item from them and

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The Town of Seekonk seeks qualified applicants to serve as Kennel Worker. This is a non-union, full-time, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible position with a salary of $15.00 per hour. The Kennel Worker will work under the general direction of the Animal Control Officers. The position is responsible for providing food and water, medications, minimal grooming, and exercise to various types of animals, including cleaning of the facility, while maintaining proper disease control protocols. Duties also include but are not limited to the assistance with animal adoptions, basic janitorial and some clerical duties. The position also performs all other related work as required by the Animal Control Officers. This position functions as a part of the overall Animal Control team to ensure effective and efficient operations and wellbeing of animals in the care, custody, and control of the Town.

This position is scheduled fulltime, the current schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 7:00AM – 3:00PM daily, the schedule may be subject to change. Candidate must be able to work some holidays, overtime as needed and be flexible with schedule changes and short notice requests.

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Seekonk Animal Shelter News

Jinx is a 3-year-old, light brown and white, male Pitbull who was surrendered due to a change in his owners living arrangements.

Jinx loves playing with other dogs and is fine with the cats he has met at the shelter. He enjoys visits to a staff members home where he can play with her dog and lounge in the pool. Jinx is friendly but can be mouthy, so we are looking for an adopter with Pitbull/large breed experience and a home with no children. He likes to go for walks and does well on a leash, enjoys playing in water, floating on pool rafts, and loves Kongs filled with peanut butter! Jinx knows his basic commands such as sit, lie down, paw, etc.… but he needs to continue with ongoing training as he is easily distracted. He has been neutered and is up to date on vaccines and tests. Would Jinx be a good fit for your home? Meet him at the Seekonk Animal Shelter 100 Peck St., Seekonk Mass. 508–336–6663.

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Seekonk Looks for New Fire Chief

By Joe Siegel The Board of Selectmen voted 3-1 Wednesday to find a new Fire Sullivan said an outside firm could be retained if the search Chief from inside the Seekonk Fire Department. Chairman Justin for a new Chief from within the department is not successful. The Sullivan, Adam Petronio, and Michael Healy voted in the affirmative, process will last two weeks. Town Administrator Shawn Cadime and with David Andrade the lone ‘no’ vote. Chris Zorra was absent from Petronio will conduct interviews of the candidates for the position. the meeting. “I don’t think we should limit the pool (of candidates) Former Chief David Rave’s contract was rescinded following to only from within,” Andrade said. “I think we owe it to residents the dismissal of domestic assault charges last month in Warwick to show all the possibilities as well as employees.”

District Court. Rave was arrested June 18 at his Cranston home.

He was ordered held on a $1000 personal recognizance. Rave had been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest.

In 2019, when Healy announced his intentions to retire, selectmen had hired a consulting firm to screen candidates. Public Safety Consultants, LLC of Pocasset were paid $11,900 each for the police and fire departments.

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Seekonk Zoning Board Member Requests Apology from Selectmen

By Joe Siegel Gary Sagar, who was recently reappointed to the Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals, demanded an apology from Selectmen Chairman Justin Sullivan at an August meeting. Sagar vented his frustrations over the delay in his reappointment, noting Sullivan had deliberated the subject with other selectmen privately, in violation of the Open Meeting Law. “You broke the law, you broke the oath of office, so I’m here to request an apology,” Sagar said.

When Sullivan declined to apologize, Sagar vowed to contact the state Attorney General’s office to file a complaint. “Fair enough, good luck,” Sullivan responded. “You demonstrated the residents’ complaints about small-town politics being played by the stunt that you pulled by having half your board willing to come in here and resign.”

Two members of the Zoning Board had threatened to resign if Sagar was not reappointed. Sagar insisted the members came to Town Hall on their own initiative to lobby for his reappointment.

“I was extremely upset,” said Selectman David Andrade, “because it was almost like a move to take the town hostage because if (the ZBA) doesn’t get their way, ‘we’re all going to resign.’”

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Doorways Food Pantry Re-Opens to Inside Shopping

Michael “MJ” Jeffrey of Boy Scout Troop 1 helps with curbside food distribution at Doorways

The volunteers and clients of Doorways Food Pantry were excited when the pantry recently reopened to in-person shopping for the first time since March of 2020. “It’s so much nicer for the clients to be able to pick and choose their groceries’ said Diane Fox of Doorways. “Unlike the prepackaged bags of groceries, clients can choose the kind of soup they like, the vegetables and fruit that they prefer, even what sort of cereal will end up on the breakfast table.

It’s been long-anticipated by our shoppers.”

Mrs. Fox went on to note that in-person shopping conserves the pantry’s food supply, because most clients actually take less food than is loaded into the prepackaged bags. “The pre-packs are basically a case of loading “two of everything” into the bags, and when clients shop they are more selective and take less food, but it’s the food they enjoy. It’s a much better situation.”

For the safety of our volunteers, clients must be vaccinated to be eligible to shop inside, and both clients and volunteers are masked. Non-vaccinated clients are still eligible to receive food from the contactless curbside operation that has been in effect for over a year. “No one will be denied food because of their vaccination status” said Gerry McCabe of Doorways. “We will continue to offer prepacks for those who are reluctant to come inside, or who are unvaccinated. Our drive-through food distribution will continue as long as necessary.”

Doorways is still hampered by a restricted ordering capacity from the Boston Food Bank which is limiting their food supply, and have continued to distribute prepaid grocery cards on weeks when they do not distribute food. “There’s a limit to that, obviously” said McCabe. “We hope to resume weekly food shopping in the near future. In the meantime, we are starting to slowly reassemble our volunteer base which was disrupted by the virus. It is a slow process.” People wishing to volunteer with Doorways should contact Doorwaysfoodpantry@gmail.com or telephone 774-282-1220 and leave a message.

Food donations are gratefully accepted and may be dropped off Saturday mornings between 8:00 and 10:00 am at the North School, 2 North Street in Seekonk. Monetary donations to Doorways can be sent to PO Box 295, Seekonk, MA 02771. The people of Seekonk have championed our food pantry over the past year and a half - we are humbled by your support, awed by your generosity, and made hopeful for the future. As always, we thank you.

Michael “MJ” Jeffrey of Boy Scout Troop 1 helps with curbside food distribution at Doorways

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scouting Around Such a Busy Summer for Troop 13 Rehoboth!

Troop 13 has not stopped at all this summer. Last year we missed out on the fun of summer camp, so this year we made up for lost time with two trips. In July our Troop left New England to go down south to North Carolina in the Great Smoky Mountains to participate in a program called High Adventure. High Adventure is

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for those older scouts looking for a little more fun and adventure in a week of camp. Camp Daniel Boone in Canton, NC offered “Zip ‘N Splash High Adventure program spending 2 days in the air ziplining and 3 days rafting down rivers. For the first 2 days, the troop stayed at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, or the NOC, and spent the aerial time on the COPE course, an alpine tower, and a 2.5-hour zipline tour with breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains. On the third day, we took an 8-mile trip down the Nantahala River in 8 person rafts. On Day 4, it was time to leave the NOC to go to another river in Tennessee. However, COVID always has different plans and canceled the rest of the planned trek. Back at Camp Daniel Boone there were a few cases of COVID reported, resulting in the Camp closing, and requiring the Daniel Boone Staff and other Scouts that were on the trek to go home with their troops. Luckily Troop 13 was isolated from Camp Daniel Boone because we were at the NOC the entire week. Our Troop was able to keep going with our adventure thankfully because the NOC hosted us and kept us going. Day 4 we had a blast as we were able to go down the Nantahala again on smaller 2 person rafts. Day 5 we did a White-Water Kayaking trip with guides from the NOC. We couldn’t have asked for a better week, and we can’t wait to do it again!

Our second week of summer camp was held in August at a more traditional camp with merit badges and fun activities. This year we found a summer camp in Ashford, CT called June Webster Norcross (JWN). The camp was enjoyed by all. Older Scouts were able to do merit badges like welding, shotgun, and even had ATV riding lessons all week. The younger scouts were able to get merit badges like swimming, rifle shooting, and completed a lot of requirements towards their ranks. The week also included a day of Lumberjack games with log throwing, hatchet throwing, chain pulls, and log cutting. Troop 13 has been to many different summer camps and this one was special because the staff at JWN made the difference. Our Troop will definitely be going back next summer.

Troop 13 has had a lot of fun over the summer and the fun will continue with the Scouting year starting again after Labor Day. We meet every Tuesday night from 7pm - 8:30pm and camp one weekend a month. If you are a boy between the ages of 11 to 17 and looking for fun adventures like the ones we had this summer, reach out to troop13rehoboth@gmail.com.

Keep up with all of Troop 13 adventures on Facebook at Troop 13 Rehoboth and on Instagram @troop13rehoboth

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Events & Activities Community Autism Resources Presents A Conversation About: Sexual Abuse Prevention and Internet Safety

Speaker will be Andrea Souza from the Children’s Advocacy Ctr

Wednesday Evening, September 22nd 6:15 – 7:15 pm, Via Zoom

Description: Most parents do not think twice about teaching their children how to cross the street safely. Teaching children how to keep their bodies safe from sexual abuse should be just as natural.

This session empowers caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to begin this difficult conversation. Topics include: Abuse statistics, facts/myths, caretaker choices, how to talk to your child (including proper terms for private body parts), signs and symptoms of child abuse, and how to respond to a disclosure or suspected abuse. She will also cover Digital Responsibility for Youth - Use of technology is prevalent in our culture today, especially with our youth. Participants will learn ways to keep their children safe on the internet and the importance of monitoring youth when using technology in an effort to reduce dangers to youth online.

For the link to register please email janrandall@communityautism-resources.com Please note While this training is not tailored to speak specifically to children with disabilities, there will be helpful information and talking points for parents whose children may not be able to verbally disclose.

Anawan Al-Anon

We are here to offer help and hope to anyone who is affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. Meetings are on Monday nights at 7pm in a public location in central Rehoboth and will begin October 4. Registration is required. Please email anawanalanon@ gmail.com if you are interested in joining us or have any questions.

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September 2021 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Get up-close with eagles, hawks and owls at Raptor Weekend, head out on an early birding walk, or enjoy an evening hike and search for nature at night. Get outside and enjoy the cooler weather with Audubon in September!

Masks are required during Audubon indoor programs and van trips for those who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19, including children.

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Locations Across Rhode Island Audubon offers small-group Wednesday Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Laura Carberry. Each week a new birding destination will be chosen. Advance registration is required. Location will be sent to registered participants in advance.

Locations determined weekly; Every Wednesday through June 2022; 9:00-11:00 am; Fee: $5/member, $10/non-member. Ages: 14+. Register through the events calendar at asri.org.

Fun Facts in a Surreal World: Photography and Art by Alicia Schickle

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI; September 4 – October 31, 2021; 9:30 am-4:30 pm Alicia Schickle is a published scientific illustrator and a postbaccalaureate scholar at Roger Williams University. She is a passionate nature enthusiast and finds beauty both in scientific facts and the human condition. Alicia uses surrealism as a way to tap into sometimes uncomfortable emotions with a bit of whimsy. She tackles topics such as climate change, deforestation, and selfesteem in her art.

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Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI September 19, 2021; 1:00 – 4:00 pm Join local artist Elizabeth O’Connell to discuss, draw, and paint your choice of several local owls. No experience is needed, and all materials are supplied.

Elizabeth will demonstrate drawing and painting techniques step-by-step. She exhibits and sells her work locally and teaches watercolor painting at the Bristol Art Museum and Portsmouth Art Guild.

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CHURCH NEWS Rehoboth Congregational Church News Worship with us!

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

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

Music

We are excited to welcome the choir back this month! If you love to sing and would like to get involved in our Music Program, contact our Music Director, Nathan Melo – nathan@rehobothcongregational.org.

Nursery & Church School

Our Nursery and Church School programs will resume on Sunday, September 12th. The Nursery (birth – age 3) is open and staffed throughout our entire worship service. Church School students (age 3 – 8th grade) are invited to begin in worship with their families and will be dismissed to Church School after the Children’s Sermon. This year they will be using the curriculum, Dig In, which focuses on exploring the lessons of the Old and New Testament and building a foundation that guides our children in living God’s way. To register your children for Church School, visit our website, www.rehobothcongregational.org/churchschool.

Youth Group

Our Youth Group (grades 9-12) meets every week for Sunday School during worship. Activities are currently being planned for the fall. If you are interested in getting your youth involved, come to our Youth Advisor’s Meeting on September 19th! Contact Mike Barger – mike@rehobothcongregational.org – for more information.

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The RCC Missions Committee is collecting Breakfast Bars throughout the month of September for The McAuley House in Providence. You can drop off your items in the church narthex or on the back stairs by Fellowship Hall. You can also drop them off at Steve Brasier’s house, 24 Park St., Rehoboth or call for a pickup (508-505-1610). Thank you for your continued support!

Bazaar

Save the date for our annual bazaar*! November 4th-5th. We are planning to be mostly in-person this year and we would love to see you there! More information to come. *Please note that we do not accept outside vendors for this event.

Rehoboth Congregational Church 300th Anniversary News

The 300th Committee continues the planning for the Historic Tour on October 17th. Details will be on the web site. The video project of reminiscences continues. Members of the church and community are talking about their connections and memories of the Rehoboth Congregational Church and its people.

There will be more information on the Church website www. rehobothcongregational.org/300th.

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In Person Sunday Services

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

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We are happy to announce that we will resume in person Church School in September at Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. We currently have one church service at 9:30 AM and all Church School classes will also be at that time.

Welcome Back Children’s Sunday Worship is September 12 at 9:30 AM for all children K and up. Nursery and Preschool will meet in the lower hall.

Church School Classes will begin on the following Sunday, September 19th for Nursery through 8th grade.

Children will meet on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays each month in their classrooms and join ALL AGE WORSHIP (“Everybody” Friendly! ) in the Sanctuary on the 1st and 5th Sunday.

•“Rite of Passage” PROGRAMS begin Sept 19: pre-register if possible •2nd Grade Communion Class - Commissioning & Bible Presentation on September 19 at 9:30 AM worship •Confirmation Program for 9th grade and older - Parent & Youth informational meeting September 19th, 10:45 AM in Hall and Commissioning & Bible Presentation September 26th, at 9:30 AM worship For the protection of staff & children, masks will be required and the windows will be open in the classrooms. Parent Covid sign-in procedure will apply.

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

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Newman Congregational Church News

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

Newman Congregational Church Announces Church School Kick-Off Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 9am

Newman Congregational Church invites your family to register for Church School! This upcoming year is themed Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints based on the work by Daneen Akers.

During our time together, we will learn about different historical and contemporary Holy Troublemakers of various faith traditions who have impacted our world for the better. We look forward to bringing students together to socialize, explore their spirituality, and learn more about our Holy Troublemakers as well as our influential Holy Troublemaker, Jesus.

Registration is now open at https://newmanucc.org/church-school For additional information please contact the church office at (401) 434-4742 X10 or email Christy Wynveen at newmanucc.ce@ gmail.com.

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Beliefs & Belongings A Faith-Full Affirmations Series

What do you believe? How did you come to believe? Want to explore it more deeply among others seeking to do the same?

Plan to join us for the next installment of Faith-Full Affirmations: Beliefs & Belongings.

Faith-Full Affirmations is a “Confirmation”-style program for adults AND youth. It is for anyone seeking membership into the church as well as those who are looking to strengthen their knowledge of the Bible, faith practices and what it means to belong.

Beliefs & Belongings is the second module in the Faith-FULL Affirmations program and will be offered on Sunday afternoons at 1pm using the Zoom platform. This opportunity is open to one and all regardless if you’ve participated in another module or not.

Each module is scheduled for six (6) consecutive Sunday afternoons. Beliefs & Belongings will be held September 12 - October 17.

September Racial Justice Book Discussion

Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own

As part of Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ’s ongoing commitment to education and dialogue on structural racism and white supremacy, we invite the wider community to participate in our monthly book discussions.

This program has taken a break over the summer and is resuming in September, focusing on Eddie Glaude Jr.’s Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own. Sessions are being held using the Zoom online platform on Monday evenings, September 13, 20 and 27 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

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

Upcoming Discussions: October - How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America By Clint Smith

Fall Bake Sale

Newman Church Board of Missions is holding a Fall Bake Sale on Saturday, October 2, to raise funds for Haiti relief. Items can be ordered online at newmanucc.org/ministries/missions, then picked up and paid for on Saturday, October 2, between 11 AM and Noon.

The deadline for orders is Sunday, September 26. Items for sale include cookies, muffins, and mini breads in regular and gluten free varieties. All proceeds from the bake sale will go to Haiti relief. The country of Haiti has suffered from political and economic chaos, the assignation of their President, a devastating earthquake, and a hurricane, all in 2021. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Creative Arts Workshop: What if We Confronted the Harmful & Racist Reflections of our Inner Being?

Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7pm

Newman Congregational Church through generous support of the BTS Center in Portland, Maine invites you to journey through Layla Saad’s book Me and White Supremacy. Our experience will begin the week of September 20 and end with a gathering on Zoom.

During our workshop time together, we will create art to complement the work from our reading and journaling throughout the 28 days.

The first 25 participants to register will receive a copy of Layla Saad’s book in addition to the necessary supplies to create a final piece of artwork.

Registration can be found on the Newman Congregational Church website under Faith Formation and will close on Monday, September 13.

For additional information please contact the church office at (401) 434-4742 X10 or email Christy Wynveen at newmanucc. ce@gmail.com.

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Aeration and seeding are often overlooked, essential steps to ensuring a vibrant, healthy lawn that can help fight weed growth. In fact, according to a new survey TruGreen released in partnership with Opinium, four in five Americans with lawns don’t have aeration and seeding services performed for their lawn.

“For many areas of the country, late summer into fall is the best time to give your lawn some extra TLC,” says Brian Feldman, director of technical operations at TruGreen. “Performing aeration and seeding at this time provides more time for your lawn to establish a strong root system before the stresses of the hot summer months.”

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5. Seeding helps fill in the gaps. Seeding can dramatically improve your lawn’s appearance by filling in bare spots and addressing thinning areas. Filling in any empty spaces also helps crowd out encroaching weeds.

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As you prepare your lawn for the changing seasons, make sure you’re including all the important steps in your lawn care regimen. Aeration and seeding can make or break your lawn, and now is the best time to perform this treatment for healthy, lush grass come spring.

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Phone: 401.438.1499 • marshallbr.com 152 Forbes Street, Riverside, RI 02915

When East Providence homeowners Katie and Manny Santos decided to upgrade their roofing, siding, and windows a few years back, they quickly learned it can be near impossible to navigate through the fake “deals” and highpressured sales tactics out there. In the end, they’re thrilled their path lead to Marshall Building & Remodeling, who provided honest advice, a fair price, and impeccable work and service.

Here, Mrs. Santos shares her experience: What made you call Marshall Building & Remodeling?

We actually were working with another company and just did not feel comfortable with them or their contract. After speaking to a couple of people who mentioned Marshall Building, we gave them a call to get a comparison quote and ask questions about the process.

What was your experience working the Marshalls?

From the moment I called the office I felt comfortable. I explained our situation to Anne Marshall and she immediately put us in touch with one of the founders, Dave Marshall. Dave provided us with great guidance on how to navigate the entire process. He gave his opinion on design and always considered our budget as well as what would “make sense” for our house.

We never felt like he was trying to “sell” us anything or steer us in a direction we were not looking to go in.

What did you think about the installers who worked on your home?

We felt like Shawn, Danny and Taylor became part of the family. They were always polite and respectful. My kids loved

having them around and watching the work get done. They encountered a couple of problems, but always worked through them and never complained. I work from home, but never was made to feel like I was a nuisance or bother.

How do you think Marshall is different?

From the beginning of working with Marshall, we never felt as though we were just another customer. We felt valued and important. We are younger homeowners who do not always know what is the best decision to make when it comes to the house. However, we truly feel like we can trust Marshall and do not feel like they are focusing on the sale or the dollar.

Customer service always appeared to be the top priority, from everyone we encountered. The finance process was also super easy and very affordable. If we did have strong opinions about anything, it was being able to afford the work being done. We received a great interest rate and payment plan.

Anything else you’d like to share?

I know moving forward Marshall will always be the first call we make when it comes to the house. I would 100% recommend them to friends and family and have no doubt they will have as good of an experience as we did.

The Santos’ story is not uncommon for the Marshalls, who’ve been serving the community since 1983. If you need new roofing, siding, or windows, call Marshall today to discover the difference for yourself and visit marshallbr.com.

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2nd generation owners, siblings Anne & Andy Marshall “Our company is built on mutual trust and respect with our customers. We don’t accept any payment until our work is complete.”

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THE HOUSING MARKET IS PEAKING, ARE YOU MISSING OUT??

Written by Albert Hajdaraj & Serena Gendron-Hajdaraj Data sourced from the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Multiple Listing Systems.

As a full-time realtor, I hear this often from homeowners: “We want to sell, but we just want to wait a year or two”. It’s a completely understandable intention and is sometimes the best option depending on the homeowner’s situation.

However, if you’re a couple of years away from retirement and are looking to downsize, or if you’re beginning to look for the home you’ll upgrade to and stay in until retirement; and if I told you that there is a chance that you’d be leaving tens and potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table by waiting to sell for another 1-3 years, how would you feel?

The reality is that we have not seen a more competitive housing market since 2005. You’ve probably heard from family, friends or neighbors who have listed their homes for sale in the past year, that they had 50 buyers come to the open house, received 10-20 offers and accepted one for $50,000 over asking with inspections waived, appraisal waived if possible, and the buyers were pretty much willing to do whatever it would take to get their offer accepted.

Being a home buyer is incredibly tough right now. On one hand, interest rates are at record lows and it’s very attractive to purchase a home, but on the other hand, housing inventory has also been at record lows, making it harder to secure a property.

Young families are out there searchingfor months, making great offers to only be rejected multiple times. The desperation is real for these buyers.

So, with all of this going on, why should you be afraid of missing out? Well, in the last two months local and national data has shown us that the housing market is peaking. We are seeing houses begin to stay on the market for longer, we are seeing sellers receive less offers on their homes than they were a few months ago, and we’re even starting to see price reductions after homes have been sitting on the market for 20 days or longer.

Buyers are still out there aggressively looking for homes, but because the market is so competitive, and because prices are increasing by as high as 20% year over year, many buyers are simply being priced out of the market and are forced to quit or take a break and try to rent for the time being.

So why should you act NOW and not wait?

These prices are not going to appreciate so furiously for much longer. If my analysis is correct, you are risking leaving a lot of money on the table - money that could make a difference in your retirement, or in your ability to put a great down-payment on the purchase of your forever home.

If you’re afraid to sell because you think you won’t find something or will have to pay top dollar for your new home, you don’t have the wrong idea. Buyers in this market must know that it may take time to find the right property (or it may not – we’ve had many buyers have their offers accepted on the first try, and we’ve had many who have had to look for a few months before finding the right home – it varies). However, it’s clear that this market is treating homeowners best – whether they are selling or buying. You have a clear advantage over the many first-time homebuyers out there right now because you’re able to use stronger financing, make higher cash deposits and down-payments, and you are in a winning position as someone who already owns a highly appreciated home. You also have a

great advantage right now because buyers are desperate and willing to let you stay in your house until you can find your next home, so you won’t be rushed to find the right property. Lastly, interest rates are just too low not to take advantage of them.

Josh Luzzi, one of our lender partners at Northpointe Bank, thinks there is a high chance that the FED will be forced to raise interest rates soon. He says, “Mortgage rates rely heavily on two factors: the federal reserve keeping rates low to continue to stimulate the economy, and investors in mortgage backed securities who invest based on how well the economy is going to be in the near future. We are seeing businesses eager to hire more employees, the real estate market is doing well, retail and online vendors are still growing, etc. These are very good indicators that our economy is strengthening as we progress with vaccinations and loosening Covid-19 precautions.

When our economy is doing well, investors tend not to buy mortgage-backed securities, the federal reserve increases rates, and increased mortgage rates follow. We saw record low rates for a couple of months and then as cities and businesses started to reopen, we saw those rates jump a bit to follow the economic growth. That said, it’s my opinion that we should see significant rate increases toward the end of this year and into next year. The rate increases should and will reduce affordability of home prices, causing estimated payments to be significantly higher than they are now. However, right now we are still near all-time lows, so now is the time to buy or refinance if you haven’t already.”

For those who are thinking to sell in the near future, I believe it would be a big mistake not to take advantage of all of the opportunities presented right now.

If you are interested in finding out more about the real estate market and how much your home has appreciated over the last 18 months, do not hesitate to reach out.

Call us at (508) 851-5888, email us at inquiries@thehajdarajgroup.com and feel free to check out a rough evaluation of your home’s value and more valuable tools for home sellers on our site: search.thehajdarajgroup.com/seller.

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People In The News Seekonk and Rehoboth Residents to Participate in Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way

Three Seekonk residents, Sherry DaRocha, William Dench, and Julie Robinson and five Rehoboth residents, Ryan Furtado, Timothy Furtado, Regan Furtado, Sophie Furtado, and Austin Gouveia, along with thousands of other walkers, will choose their own route on October 3 for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way presented by Hyundai. Participants are encouraged to “Walk Your Way” from wherever they are most comfortable—whether that be from their neighborhood, favorite trail, or from a treadmill in their own home.

While the event will not physically bring walkers together along the famed Boston Marathon® course, it will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The event has raised more than $150 million for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in its 30+ year history.

“While we can’t see everyone in person this year, we are excited for the virtual programing which will give participants the opportunity to support breakthroughs in cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,” said Zack Blackburn, Director of the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. “Together, from a safe distance, we will take critical strides in the journey to defy cancer.”

This year’s event will have a lower fundraising requirement, $100 for adults and $25 for those under 18, with a $5 registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib and medal and the first 5,000 to register will receive a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.

Anyone interested in additional information can reference the Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way frequently asked questions or can send an email to JimmyFundWalk@DFCI.Harvard.edu. Funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Boston Athletic Association has supported the Jimmy Fund Walk since 1989, and Hyundai has been the presenting sponsor since 2002.

To register to walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255. All Jimmy Fund Walk participants are encouraged to utilize the Charity Miles App to help with training and fundraising, engage with Dana-Farber patient stories and podcasts, and much more! Download the app here.

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Area Resident Named to Dean’s List At University of New England

Biddeford And Portland, Maine | Tangier, Morocco (August 5, 2021)- The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 spring semester at the University of New England.

Rehoboth: Sydney Cordeiro Seekonk: Nathan Pickett, Rachel Pion, Emily Ramsey

Residents Named to Dean’s List for Spring 2021 Semester

Manchester, NH - Saint Anselm College has released the Dean’s List of high academic achievers for the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade.

A total of 573 students representing 24 states received this honor.

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Club News & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rehoboth Garden Club News

The Rehoboth Garden Club will host an Open House & Membership Drive at Goff Hall on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 6:30-8:00PM. We are a friendly, socially conscious club with diverse interests including vegetable and flower gardening, flower arranging, bee keeping, civic beautification and so much more.

We invite you to come and meet us. Guests will be eligible to win a beautiful floral arrangement created by one of our members.

Our October meeting features Sharon D’Amore, aka The Garlic Mistress. She has been growing gourmet garlic in her home garden for many years. Sharon will speak about the different varieties she grows and sells, as well as planting techniques and harvesting.

The public is invited to this special presentation. It will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 12:30PM, at Brilliant Dahlia Farm, 14 Chestnut Street, Rehoboth.

The deadline for submitting applications for our $2,000 Caroline “Pat” Knowles Scholarship has been extended to October 31, 2021.

Local high school seniors or graduate students majoring in some area of the natural sciences may apply. Please contact Barbara at 508-252-4224 for an application.

Rehoboth Minutemen Schedule

Minutemen attended a colonial event on August 21st at the Nathan Hale homestead in Coventry Ct. On the 18th of Sept. they will march in A Halfway to St. Patrick Day Parade in Providence, R.I. A ladies sewing bee in also in the works for Sept. The unit will be setting up at camp at the Carpenter Museum on October10th. Come and visit us. Please see the flyer in this paper.

October 16th will find us at the Old Colony Museum in Taunton for Liberty and Union celebration. The next day we will be at Waters Farm in Sutton Ma for a Fall Festival. At this time our last event of the year will be the Big Plymouth Parade on November 20th. This will be the 400 Anniversary Parade even those it is now 401 years.

There may be more events added to our schedule as time goes past.

We are active again and still welcoming new members. Any questions call Cathy Potter 508 252 3682. Or check out our Facebook page. Thirteenth Continental Regiment or web site www.13thcontinentalregiment.org

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Events at the Seekonk American Legion Post 311

351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771 - 508-336-9822 • Football Season: Come and enjoy Sunday football at the Seekonk American Legion.

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

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

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

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

Psychic Fair on Sunday, October 10th

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

Scheduled to participate at this event are Dawn Lorraine – Medium and Intuitive Card Reader, Debbie Matthews - Spiritual Psychic Medium/Crystal Reader, Karen Rando - Psychic Medium/ Animal Communicator, Anita Wakim – Intuitive Reader and Healer using the unique OH card deck, Astrid – Akashic Records Reader, Georgette Biscari – Certificated Spirit/Psychic Medium over 30 years, Kathy Costa – Medium and Card Reader.

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Rehoboth Lions Golf Tournament is BACK!

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

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

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

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

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

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To help with fund raising for our many local charities, the Rehoboth Lions are sponsoring our third baby back rib BarBQ take out dinner on Saturday, October 2. The dinner will include half rack of dry rub, baby back ribs, container of homemade coleslaw, container of baked beans, and corn bread. Our first two dinners were a sellout so order your tickets ASAP. All meals will be by order only, no drive up orders. $20 Location for distribution, with thanks to the Executive Board of the Rehoboth Congregational Church, will be the Church parking lot from 3:30-5. Only 110 tickets available.

Contact Ray Medeiros 508 496 0171. Chuck Procopio 508 509-9253, or Mike Sullivan-Silva ( 508-409-8594) or any Rehoboth Lion for tickets.

All profits from this event will go directly toward LOCAL charities.

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Hi from the Anawan Lions! We want to thank those who supported our Food Truck on Redway Plain by the Gazebo on August 15th, it was so nice of you to participate; and so good to see all who stopped by. Just a friendly reminder; on Sept 18th the Anawan Lions will be at both Dunkin Donuts in Rehoboth collecting money to help those in need. We usually do this twice a year, so it is not a new activity for us. We do appreciate all the donations you have given to us in the past. There will be a drive-thru Pasta Supper on October 22nd at the American Legion Hall by the Cannon on Bay Road. The cost is $12 per meal.

Please call President Lisa Halajko or Jeanne Noons @ 508-942-4903 or any Anawan Lions member. We are planning more fundraisers in the future; more information will be provided as we finalize our plans. Remember, any ladies looking to Serve others with a wonderful group of women is invited to join our group. Call our President Lisa Halajko @ 774-9910052 or any Lion for more information. Sincerely, Rehoboth Anawan Lions. “Not Above You, Not Beneath You, But With You”

Update from the Seekonk Lions Club

Hello everyone. This is Seekonk Lions member George Poli Junior, and this month I will be providing you folks with the happenings of the Seekonk Lions Club.

As we have noted previously, our first Clam Boil Fund Raiser will be on September 23rd for the low introductory price of $30.

Seafood prices have been high this summer and clams are no exception. However, we here at the Seekonk Lions want to have a throwback price to welcome our old friends in this new season.

Stay tuned for future Clam Boils at the Seekonk Rod Gun Club in Rehoboth on our Facebook page.

The Seekonk Lions have been working hard to increase our membership. In the last month, we have added 5 new members and coming this October, we will be hosting a new member’s dinner at the Gristmill Tavern 390 Fall River Ave. If you are thinking about joining a civic organization, stop by and try us. Please contact President Sagar at 508 728-8835 for more info.

Finally, on September 30th, we are teaming up with Gasbarro Liquors in Seekonk for our first Octoberfest fundraiser! Sam Adams will be the host along with other brands introducing their latest concoctions, seasonal and liquor samplings to swill and pair along with some fine German Cuisine. Along with raffles, contests and giveaways what more could you want? The event starts at 6pm. Limited tickets are $25 and moving fast. Call 508 336-3331 to purchase.

This is GPJ signing off and will be seeing you in future updates of the Seekonk Lions Club!

Seekonk Athletic Booster Club Annual Golf Tournament

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

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Join Beverly Baker for a lecture at the Carpenter Museum and learn about finding a grave in Rehoboth and beyond.

Beverly Baker has lived in Rehoboth since 1989, raising her family and enjoying their 100-year-old homestead, a former chicken farm. In 2012, she was appointed to the Cemetery Commission.

Since then, the Cem Com has sponsored Cemetery Clean Ups and workshops to help teach the community how to care for historic gravestones. Beverly conducts tours of Rehoboth cemeteries to teach the history of the amazing people who used to live in this historic town. Through her work with The Cemetery Commission she assists the Veterans’ Services Officer in the placement of American Flags in all of the cemeteries and is a volunteer for Find a Grave.

Beverly was elected Vice-President of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society in 2020. She is a volunteer at the E. Otis Dyer Research room at the Carpenter Museum, helping people with their genealogy. She enjoys helping people find where their ancestors lived and where they are buried.

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In her lecture Kelly will talk about the origins of the Rehoboth DNA project and why the DNA of our town’s Progenitors matters.

She’ll help answer the question of why you might want to do a YDNA test and how it can help your own genealogy research or the research of others.

To find out more and register for this event please visit the Carpenter Museum’s website: www.rehobothantiquarian.org/ carpenter-museum/2021-speaker-series

Crafters’ Marketplace Planned for October 23 in Rehoboth Village

Rehoboth’s Carpenter Museum is hosting a Crafters’ Marketplace on Saturday, October 23 in historic Rehoboth Village from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at three locations.

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

Shoppers are asked to wear a mask indoors while shopping.

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

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

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

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

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

Event details are available online at rehobothantiquarian.org.

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“This will totally improve our high school athletics facility and • Fine complement Arts Program other work we have recently completed there, such as the new tennis courts and outdoor basketball court,” Drolet • Music continued. “Our student-athletes will get so much more time playing there in the future on a top-notch track and turf field, and our • Accredited community will also be able to come use the new track and turf field • International TeacherI am excited to continue to work on seeing when it is completed.

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Dighton-Rehoboth Gets Advanced Manufacturing Grant

By Joe Siegel Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School has been awarded a $214,000 grant for Advanced Manufacturing. The high school will update equipment and technology in the Advanced Manufacturing program. The grant will expand training for students and adults in the community to meet workforce gaps in the manufacturing sector. The school will purchase CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, 3-D printers, a laser machine.

On Monday, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $9.7 million in grants from the Skills Capital Grant Program to 47 educational organizations across the Commonwealth to update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education. The awards mark $102 million in total funding provided to high schools, colleges and other educational organizations since the program’s inception in 2015.

The Skills Capital Grant Program was originally launched in 2015 with the goal of replacing outdated equipment and technology, mainly at vocational technical high schools and community colleges.

The Child Find Process

The Child Find process requires the Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District to identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities residing in its jurisdiction.

This obligation includes all students who attend private (including religious) schools, students who are homeless, students who are wards of the State, and students with suspected disabilities that are advancing in grade level. (20 USC 1412 (a)(3)(A), 20 USC 1412 (a)(10)(A)(ii)(I),34 CFR 300.11, 34 CFR300.131, 34 CFR 300.111 (c)(2), 34 CFR 300.101(c), 30 EC 56301 MA 603 CMR 28.00) Thus, should there be any academic/ emotional concerns regarding the progress of any students who attend your school and reside in the town of Dighton or Rehoboth, please have the parent/guardian contact me directly. At that time, I can speak with him/ her about their concerns and the special education process.

Should you have any questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at either kdonahue@drregional.org or 508-252-5000.

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Both Dighton Elementary and Palmer River Elementary School will be taking appointments for preschool screening for the 20212022 school year. Residents of Dighton who have a three or four year old and are Interested In the screening may call Dighton Elementary School at 608-669-4246. Residents of Rehoboth who have, a three or four year old and are Interested may call Palmer River Elementary School at 508-252-5110.

This screening process Is for NEW applicants who live In either the town of Dighton or Rehoboth and whose child will be at least 3 years of age by August 31, 2021. These screenings serve two purposes. First, students will be eligible to enter a lottery for available openings In the Integrated Preschool Program at their prospective schools. This program Integrates typically developing children to serve as role models for children In need of special education services through a play centered, Interactive, curriculum-rich preschool experience. Secondly, the screenings serve to Identify students who may need further evaluations and/or special education services.

Please call the elementary schools associated with your residence to arrange an appointment. Screenings will take place the week of April 26, 2021. The developmental and social skills screening takes approximately 30 minutes. Please bring the following lo the appointment: Proof of residency (recent utility bill or tax statement, mortgage or lease statement, etc..) Child’s original birth certificate and/or certified copy, Drivers license Copies of these documents will be made at the time of the appointment. A screening can NOT be completed If an appointment lime was not secured and/or needed documents are not available Continued on next page ...

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Seekonk School Superintendent Rich Drolet said the additional classrooms were needed to decrease class sizes.

State Rep. Steven Howitt, R-Seekonk, spoke at the ceremony, along with Drolet, school committee chair Kim Sluter, Aitken Elementary School Principal John Haidemenos, and Jackie Proulx, chair of the Aitken Expansion Building Committee. “This is a celebration for the entire community and really an example of what community support looks like,” Sluter said.

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The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) begins October 15. You’ll have the opportunity to sign up for Medicare or change the plan you already have. As you prepare to take advantage of the OEP, information is your most valuable resource. Here’s a look at what’s changing and where you can turn for guidance.

What’s different this year:

The biggest difference in Medicare this year is the Medicare Part D coverage gap—also known as the “donut hole”—has been closed. Sort of.

The gap refers to the out-of-pocket costs incurred by reaching a certain benefit threshold on medications. While that has been addressed recently, it doesn’t mean your medications will be free. Instead, Part D beneficiaries can expect a 25% copayment/coinsurance for drugs from the beginning of your plan year after meeting any plan deductible until you reach the 2022 outof-pocket spending limit of about $7,050 (est). After that, you’ll pay 5% of your drug costs. This limit is significantly higher than it used to be, and provides even more reason to shop around and compare prices. Of course, this depends on wither or not Congress gives Medicare the power to negotiate prices, which bill is pending in the House. Switching plans can save you a lot of money on out-of-pocket drug costs so it might be even more important to have a SHINE person review with your options Another drug-related change is the approved list of drugs your plan may cover. Both Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans may restrict coverage in very specific ways. For example, a prescription drug used to treat two conditions may be approved for only one condition under Part D. Make sure you understand what your plan will do.

If you have a chronic condition, there is a new category of supplemental benefit offered in Medicare Advantage plans. This new benefit can include anything the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services deems to have a reasonable expectation of improving or maintaining the overall health or function of enrollees with chronic diseases. Since this is a new feature and the benefit is not required to be offered uniformly to all chronically ill enrollees, you’ll want to ask about it before deciding on a Medicare Advantage Plan.

The Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

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

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

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New Hampshire’s Turkey Train Thursday, October 7, 2021

$119 per person Join us as we travel to central New Hampshire and Lake Winnipesaukee on board our deluxe motorcoach for a day of fun and the wonderful sights of Fall Foliage.

Enjoy what millions of travelers come to New Hampshire for each year, the changing of the season and the magnificent fall foliage that can only be seen in New Hampshire. We arrive in Meredith, NH on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee for the Turkey Train. ALL ABOARD the dining car to enjoy our Turkey luncheon provided by Hart’s Turkey Farm.

Our meal includes Roast Turkey, whipped potatoes, butternut squash, beverage, and a delicious sundae to top it all off. Take in the foliage as the train rides along the shores of the Lake and through wooded areas to take in the fall foliage. During our adventurous

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day out we will make a Mystery Stop that is sure to “sweeten your day.” We will depart after our train ride with great memories of this fun day out! Cost includes Motorcoach Transportation, Lunch, Tax, Gratuity, Touring as described & Best of Times Travel Tour Director. The cost does not include driver’s gratuity.

YESTERDAY Once More

Thursday, November 18, 2021

$96 per person LIVE at Danversport Yacht Club-Danvers, MA. From the creators of the hit shows OH WHAT A NIGHT! Comes a unique new musical revue celebrating four of the most iconic singing groups known for their soaring vocal harmonies - Yesterday Once More. In addition to instantly recognizable hits of some of the most popular music ever recorded, Yesterday Once More stars four dynamic performers whose lush harmonic interpretations are featured as an ensemble and individually. From The Carpenters “Close To You” to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”….and The Mamas and Papas’ “California Dreaming” to the 5th Dimension’s “Up Up And Away, you’ll enjoy non-stop hits, colorful choreography and informative and humorous banter. For everyone who remembers this music it’s a return to rich harmonies and relatable songs. For anyone who simply loves great pop music and amazing vocal blends, this is a show not to be missed. Price includes: Transportation, Plated Luncheon, Meal Tax & Gratuity and Show Ticket. Meal Choice: Chicken Parmesan or Baked Scrod. Also, Included: Salad, Potato, Vegetables, Breads, and Dessert & Coffee/Tea.

“Good Tymes Banjo Band”

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The Good Tymes Banjo Band plays music from Tin Pan Alley Favorites of the twenties to the early fifties. The band will be at our center to perform for you! Lunch will be Willow Tree Chicken Salad sandwiches, chips, and dessert following the performance at 12:30pm. The performance and luncheon will be $5. Please preregister for this event and luncheon by calling 508-336-8772.

Heart To Home Meals

September 22, 2021 at 11:30am

The team at Heart to Home Meals will be here to talk about their delicious & healthy meals, soups and desserts, that they will deliver to any Seekonk senior who is interested in this program. Those who sign-up for this activity will be offered a FREE hot lunch, join in on trivia and prize give away. Their friendly, convenient service can be adapted to suit

September 2021 many dietary preferences, with free delivery & no contract or minimum commitment required. Call 508-336-8772 to preregister for activity and to select your FREE celebratory lunch choice of Chicken or Cod.

“Jack Ryan Magician & ESP Entertainer”

September 29, 2021 at 11:30am

Seekonk Human Services is pleased to present Mr. Jack Ryan, magician and ESP entertainer on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:30am. Mr. Ryan is a professional magician and past president of the Society of American Magicians, in Boston, which was founded by Harry Houdini in 1922. Jack has been preforming magic since 1970.

His shows include a little ESP or “magic of the mind’ as well as classic magic. If you are interested in coming to see him please preregister by calling 508-336-8772

Celebrate Seekonk Day Needs Help From Seniors:

Celebrate Seekonk Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 18th from 11:00 to 4:00 at the Seekonk Public Library. A day filled with walks and talks, displays, music, entertainment, education, food, and fun! It will be a free event with the general public invited. A day designed for every age group to take part in, and to Celebrate Seekonk!

Sponsored by the Seekonk Cultural Council.

To foster a sense of town pride we have a vision of handing out about 250 free heart shaped “locket” necklaces punched out of blue and white paper. On one side will be printed the words “Why I love Seekonk.”

And on the other side visitors will be asked to write the reason they love Seekonk! We are envisioning our library filled with citizens wearing the heart necklaces as they enjoy the day’s activities.

We are hoping that we could find two to four creative people that would be interested in participating in the day with this special activity. The Cultural Council will provide volunteers with printed white and blue paper heart shapes. We would need a few people to glue the smaller blue heart to the larger white heart, punch a hole in the glued hearts, and attach a string or piece of yarn to make the necklace.

We were also hoping that volunteers would be available to hand the heart necklace out on the day of the event.

If you are interested in helping with this important part of the day, please contact Bill Clark by September 7th at 401-965-8818.

Farmers’ Market Coupons

Farmers’ Market Coupons are available for low income elders age 60 or older who have a monthly income less than $1,986 or annual income less than $23,828. Participants must reside in Seekonk. The coupons have a total value of $25 and may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. A limited number of coupons are available.

Coupons are available on a first come first basis. Please call 508-336-8772 to see if you qualify!

Activities and Programs Mondays

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

Tuesdays

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

Wednesdays

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

Thursdays

Chair Yoga 10am BINGO 1pm Cribbage 1pm

Fridays

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

September Happenings Arts & Crafts

Mondays at 1:00pm

Preregistration is required for this class.

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

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Podiatry Clinic

Wed, Sept 15th 10am - 2pm

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

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, Sept 15th 9:00am - 11:00am

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Men’s Breakfast

Thurs, Sept 9th 9:30am

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Women’s Brunch

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Basic Beginner Sign Language Class: Begins Tues, Sept 21st 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This is a signed English class. You will learn words, sentences and choruses.

Class will meet every Tuesday through November 23. We will use the book "The Joy of Signing” The book will be available for $6.00 the first day of class. Please contact the office to sign up for class or if you have any questions by calling 508-336-8772.

Medicare Open Enrollment

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or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO/ PPO), expect an information packet from your plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information: it explains the changes in your plan for 2022.

Premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and the drugs covered by your plan can change significantly!

During Medicare Open Enrollment, you can adjust your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors help you understand your plan changes as well as other options you may have. Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7! *Please note all clients will be required to fill out a Medicare prescreening form to help us better serve you by looking up your current plan and comparing it to the future plans, if changes are necessary.

Community Questions for our Police Liaison

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

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

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

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

Nutritional Meals To Go Tuesdays & Wednesdays

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

Payment is $2.50 per meal which will be

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due at the time of pickup. Pick up will be between 11am— 12pm. If you are unable to pick up at that time or are experiencing financial hardship please reach out to the office to speak with the Outreach Department.

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

Attorney: Overview of Legal Services

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

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

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

Veteran’s Corner

Seekonk Fall Leaf Clean-Up for Seekonk Veterans We are teaming up with Seekonk Assistant Principal Matt Bosh to offer a service to Seekonk veterans and their spouses; students volunteering to clean up leaves in the fall, with a projected follow up in the spring.

WHAT: Sport teams, clubs and organizations from Seekonk High School will be assigned a house or houses of Seekonk veterans to clean up, bag and haul away leaves from their properties.

WHO: Seekonk veterans and their spouses who no longer have the physical ability or resources to clean up their yards of fall leaves.

WHEN: First or second Saturday in November (13th or 20th).

WHERE: Houses selected in conjunction with Seekonk Veterans’ Services (Veterans’ Services Officer Jim LaFlame) and Seekonk High School Administration (Assistant Principal Matt Bosh).

WHY: Establish and build a connection of support and appreciation between Seekonk High School and Seekonk veterans and their families.

Please call or email me if you are interested in getting on the list for this service.

Also, please pass along the information for a deserving veteran who may not see this article.

James LaFlame Seekonk Veterans Services Officer Office 508-336-2940 Email: jlaflame@ seekonk-ma.gov

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SPORTS NEWS Rehoboth Baseball Youth Player Selected To Play In All American Games in Ocean City Brycen Boucher from Rehoboth went to ocean city Maryland to play in the All-American Games and is coming back home as a champion!

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The SHS boys’ soccer team would like to thank everyone who came out to support their car wash on 8/21 even though hurricane Henri was on its way and a huge thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their support and allowing us to use their facility.

We hope to see you at our games this coming season at Cole Street.

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Ty Perry of Rehoboth 12 years old is ranked 10th in New England and 262nd in the country. Ty recently finished in 4th place at an L4 National level tournament.

Layla Perry of Rehoboth 7 years old has won six u10 tourneys throughout New England and is the only 7-year-old girl in the u12 division in New England.

Both Ty and Layla will be competing in December in Florida at their 1st international tournament against the best players from all over the world in their respective age division.

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All About Oklahoma! The Musical

Broadway and music fans, this one’s for you! Join us in the Large Meeting Room at Seekonk Public Library for All About Oklahoma! The Musical on Wednesday, September 8 at 6 PM. This unique program, presented by local resident Philip Campbell, will bring this classic production to life as he walks through the musical, sharing anecdotes from this favorite show. Register in the library Events Calendar at seekonkpl.org for program updates. This program is free and open to the public through a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more event information, visit www.seekonkpl.org or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Bill Harley to Perform at Library Tuesday, September 14 at 6 PM

Seekonk’s own singer and storyteller Bill Harley returns to the Meadows to present songs and stories for all ages. A two-time Grammy winner, he is vibrant, outrageous, unpredictable and genuine with songs and stories about growing up, schooling and what it is to be human—our connections with one another and with the planet we share. Pack a picnic and a blanket and enjoy – there will even be free ice cream! This program is made possible with a grant from Sturdy Memorial Hospital For information, visit seekonkpl.org, email agreil@seekonkpl. org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

Free Concert in the Meadows Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at 6 pm

The Seekonk Library is pleased to present a concert by Lainey Dionne on Tuesday, September 21 at 6 PM in the Meadows.

Rhode Island-bred Lainey Dionne is an indie pop singer/songwriter from a small town you’ve probably never heard of. A millennial musician who writes “the sort of music that immediately makes you forget that you left a burning oven on” (Verge), her songs paint a picture of the playlist you steal from your trendy friend. Breaking out in cities on the east coast, her quirky ‘je ne sais quoi’ has a refreshing realness to it. A New England girl at heart, Lainey is not afraid to speak her mind through her songs, winning awards for her true lyrics and magnetic sound. Lainey’s recent award winning singles “Hey London”, and dark pop ballad “Skin” are available on Spotify, iTunes, and all other streaming services. She has one goal- to make you feel. Her full length debut album “Self Titled” is out now!

This concert is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Library.

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

Smartphone and Tablet Help

Do you have questions about using your smartphone or tablet?

Bring them to our monthly Tech Help Hour returning this September. The goal of these sessions is to help each other learn to use this new technology. There is no set agenda; bring your device to share questions and answers, favorite tips and tools. This program is moderated by library staff and planned for every third Tuesday at 2 PM. Space is limited; registration is required to receive program updates. Join us for the first Tech Help Hour on Tuesday, September 21 at 2 PM in the library’s Large Meeting Room. Register online at www.seekonkpl.org/events. For more information call Adult Services at 508-336-8230 x56130 or email library@seekonkpl.org. continued on next page...

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Nonfiction Book Club:

Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson

Join us for a lively discussion of Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Lost Mysteries of World War II by Robert Kurson on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm. The discussion will take place outside behind the library. In case of rain, the meeting

will take place in the Large Meeting room with socially distanced seating. The title is available digitally as an ebook through Libby, or you may place a hold and pick up a print copy at the library.

Programs for Children and Families

Tails & Tales Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up

Congratulations to all of the children who participated in Seekonk Library’s Tails & Tales Summer Reading Challenge. By reading 15-20 minutes per day, the children collectively read more than 219,000 minutes during the two-month program. Well done!

Combined with the minutes read by teens and adults, the grand total of minutes was over 305,000! Since the community goal of reading for 250,000 minutes was met, a goat will be purchased through Heifer International and given to support a family or village in another country. More details about that soon! Congratulations again to everyone who participated this summer!

Tails & Tales is sponsored by Seekonk Public Library, CSLP, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie Saturday, September 4, 11 AM

This sensory-friendly, monthly program features lights up, sound down, relaxed rules, and subtitles. Everyone is invited to this all-inclusive, welcoming movie event. Feel free to bring your own fidgets, comfort items, and snacks. Social story with photos available upon request, email the children’s librarians at childrens@ seekonkpl.org. Please call the library or visit www.seekonkpl.org calendar of events for the movie title. Movie rated PG.

Model Rockets Launch!

Saturday, September 11 at 10 AM - 1:30 PM

The public is invited to view model rocket launchings in Seekonk

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their families and a launch date was set for September 11. The rockets will be launched under the supervision of Major Donald Morrison from the Civil Air Patrol. Stop by and see science in action!

Sensory Water Play for Kids

Monday, September 13, 10 AM

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Children ages 0-5 will explore 7 different water stations for hands-on play and learning. The stations will include water tables, a small pool, and a bin with water beads and another with water balloons. The program will be self-directed with children spending as much time as they wish at the individual stations. A change of clothing is suggested.

This event will be held outdoors behind the library building. In case of inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled.

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As part of Seekonk Cultural Council’s “Celebrate Seekonk Day”, there will be a shadow puppetry activity and a Kindness Rocks station at the library. For shadow puppetry, children will make a simple shadow puppet and then explore making shadows at a tabletop stage. For Kindness Rocks, families will paint caring messages of kindness on rocks that will then be added to the community Kindness Rocks garden at Seekonk

Library. Drop-in, no registration needed. These events celebrate the arts, culture and community in Seekonk. For a full listing of the day’s events, visit the Seekonk Cultural Council’s Facebook page.

STORYTIMES

Babies & Books Storytime Mondays, September 20, 27, October 4, 18 at 10 AM

Join Miss Sharon for a weekly storytime that includes a book or two followed by music, fingerplays, dancing and yes, even bubbles!

Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child may check out items to take home. Siblings welcome. Drop-in.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20

Join Miss Sandie for a storytime just for children ages 2-5! Siblings welcome. Drop-in. Please bring your SAILS Library card so your child may check out items to take home. Siblings welcome.

Drop-in.

September and October storytimes will be held outdoors in Seekonk Meadows. Please bring something to sit on. In case of poor weather, storytimes are held indoors. No registration required.

Seekonk Library storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playing- important principles for your child’s reading readiness.

Ebooks and Services for Children & Families

Whether you’re looking for picture books, beginner readers, chapter books, or nonfiction books for your child, we have thousands of books, magazines, graphic novels and eBook titles to choose from. Browse our catalog at seekonkpl.org and also our collections of ebooks, videos and audiobooks available through OverDrive, Hoopla and Tumblebooks. Links at seekonkpl.org. You will need your SAILS library card to place items on hold or check items out. Don’t have a card? Email us at childrens@seekonkpl.org OverDrive: Your child’s source for e-Books and audio books for every device. Discover picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and more. Explore Libby, the ‘user-friendly’ OverDrive app. seekonkpl.org. No monthly limit on checkouts.

Hoopla: Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music and more for your child, 24/7 with your library card. Monthly limit on checkouts.

TumbleBooks: Encourage reading with interactive books and activities. Something for every age child! Featuring picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, National Geographic videos, games, puzzles & more. No app needed, nothing to download, no borrowing, just click and read. Visit seekonkpl.org or stop in for more information. childrens@seekonkpl.org or call (508) 336-8230 x56140

Teen Activities for September

Students entering grades 6-12 can participate in free activities after school: For information, visit seekonkpl.org/teens, email teens@seekonkpl.org, or call the library at 508-336-8230 x56141.

Teen Advisory Board

First Thursday of the Month Sept through May at 3 PM

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

*¡Viva Mexico!

Thursday, September 16 at 3:00 PM

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month we will be making homemade corn tortillas and creating hojalata, a form of colorful folk art.

*Salty Circuits

Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Teens will use household materials such as salt, glue and paint to create a circuit that powers an LED bulb. A great mix of art and science! *RSVP online to reserve a space in this program.

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News and Notes from Blanding Library

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The Blanding has a new resource sure to be of interest to many.

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Planning for Book Sale

As of this writing, the Friends of the Library hope to schedule a one-day book sale in mid-October. Look for more information to come, as the Blanding continues to monitor the current situation with Covid-19, in case any changes in plans and policies at the library be needed. Anyone wishing to donate books at the library should check with the folks at the front desk before dropping any donations in the hall or lobby.

Story Walk Continues

Stop by the library’s front garden to follow the library’s summer Story Walk, now on display through the month of September. Read author Mirra Ginsburg’s story “How the Sun Was Brought Back to the Sky’ with beautiful illustrations by Jose Aruego and Areane Dewey. This sunny story is brought to you by the Friends of the Blanding Library.

“Chalk the Walks”

Here’s a fun outdoor activity for all ages in September. When you come to the Blanding, pick up some colored chalk at the desk, and go decorate a square of the front walkways with your own design.

We supply the chalk and you supply your imagination. Have fun!

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, to mark the beginning of the school year. The American Library Association reminds everyone that libraries everywhere continue to play an important role in the education and development of children. Did you know that at the Blanding Library children are eligible to sign up for a library card when they turn 5 (with a parent or guardian’s signature)? Children, as well as adults who don’t already have a card, are encouraged to sign up for a free library card at the Blanding.

Through September Miss Joyce and Miss Cathy will continue Tales on the Library Lawn combining stories, music and movement.

Check the calendar on the Blanding’s website www.blandinglibrary. net for more information on this and other upcoming events.

New Books of Note

Fiction: Looking for a new novel that will keep you compulsively turning the pages? “The Plot” by Jean Hanff Korelitz is an aptly named psychological thriller. The author excels at cleverly plotting this suspenseful look at a struggling author whose sudden success sets him on a dark path. There are enough twists and turns in this tale to make it one of the most talked-about newly published novels.

Non-Fiction: Everyone talks about the weather but here’s a guy with a very British-sounding name who really knows what he’s talking about. Tristan Gooley writes popular guidebooks to the weather, the woods, the water, and just about any facet of nature.

No mere armchair meteorologist, Mr. Gooley has also both sailed and flown solo across the Atlantic among other adventures. With his encyclopedic knowledge of how nature works, he’s the one person you’d like to have with if you were lost in the woods. The Blanding has several of Mr. Gooley’s books, including his latest, “The Secret World of Weather”.

The Blanding Library, 124 Bay State Rd., (phone: 508-252-4236) is open Monday through Thursday from 10 until 8, and on Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays. www. blandinglibrary.net

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From the State House Representative Howitt Supports Governor Baker’s Call For Reinstating The State’s Charitable Tax Deduction

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On July 27, Representative Howitt voted to sustain the Governor’s veto of language Representative in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget that calls for Licensed & Insured Steven Howitt delaying the charitable deduction. The effort fell short, however, as the Governor’s veto was overridden by the House of Representatives on a vote of 124-35. A two-thirds vote in the Senate is also required for the override to be successful.

Representative Howitt said it is long past time to heed the will of the state’s voters, who approved the creation of the charitable tax deduction by a more than 2-1 margin on the November 2000 state ballot. The ballot question was passed with over 1.8 million voters in favor and just 714,884 opposed, representing a margin of 67.1%-26.15%.

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Representative Howitt noted that a recent survey conducted

by Philanthropy Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network found that more than 60% of nonprofits reported revenue loss during the pandemic, with an average revenue loss of 34% over the previous year. According to the survey, the greatest reported unmet need of the populations served by nonprofits is mental health (48%), followed by food (33%) and housing assistance (32%).

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IN MEMORIAM Cynthia “Cindy” M. (Sidok) Saleeba Cynthia “Cindy” M. (Sidok) Saleeba, 68, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of forty-nine years to Joseph “Smokey” P. Saleeba. Cynthia was born in Newport the daughter of Henry Sidok of Providence and the late Barbara (Brown) Sidok. Cindy was a graduate of Dighton Rehoboth High School class of 1971. Mrs. Saleeba raised her family and was the owner of a generational family business Home and Commercial Security Inc. in Rehoboth. She was a communicant of Saint Mary’s Cynthia “Cindy” M. Church in Norton. Cindy (Sidok) Saleeba cherished the time she spent with her family and friends especially her grandchildren. She loved to travel, was an avid card player who enjoyed a good game of Uno and scrabble. Survivors besides her husband and father are two daughters: Danielle M. Saleeba and her fiancé Michael Anthony of East Providence; Bethany A. Marshall and her fiancé Kenneth Marcotrigiano of Rehoboth; three sons: Matthew P. Saleeba and his wife Lindsey of Warren; Michael J. Saleeba and his wife Janice of Brockton; Mark P. Saleeba and his fiancé Traci Magliozzi of Somerset; ten grandchildren: Brandon, Peter, Brianna, Tyler, Derrick, Trevor, Logan, Abigail, Maxwell and Mila; a sister: Susan L. Charpentier of Rehoboth; two brothers: Henry “Hank” Sidok of Seekonk; Alan Sidok of Providence; along with many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations in her memory can be made to either the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O.Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090

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Meghan Virginia Ruane Meghan Virginia Ruane, age 65 of Dunlap, TN passed away suddenly in Chattanooga on August 23, 2021. Meghan, the third of seven children, was born on December 16, 1955 to Terry and Jim Ruane in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Meghan was a great academic setting the bar high for her siblings that followed. She graduated from St. John’s Roman Catholic High School where she enjoyed a classic and story-filled Catholic School Experience. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Meghan Virginia Ruane Degree from Boston University and earned an MBA from University of Rhode Island.

Her professional career was spent in various leadership positions including director and chief operating officer within the health insurance industry. Meghan had the heart of a serving leader dedicated to the success of those she had the privilege to lead.

She “walked the talk” and lead by example!

Since a young girl, Meghan was an avid equestrian. Towering at a whopping 5’2” tall, her bravery was inspirational. Despite being thrown and sustaining multiple injuries, she always got back on the horse. This determination and persistence served her well throughout her life as Meghan never ever quit or backed down from a personal or professional challenge.

Meghan was very kind and a great pet parent. She loved her various animals and will be missed by Gabriel, her miniature horse, Indie, her Tennessee Walker and Macey their Jack Russell Terrier.

Meghan was preceded in death by her brother Billy, sister Terry and her parents.

Meghan is survived by her husband, Edward Joyce; brothers, Jim (wife Nancy), Chris (wife Kris) and Jack (wife Mary Jo) and sister, Shelagh; three nieces, Isabelle, Maggie (husband Brian) and Olivia (husband Kyle); four nephews, James, Seamus, Jack

and Brett and five great nieces and nephews, Emma, Liam, Callum, Edie and Vivy who loved visiting her and Uncle Ed at their ranch in Dunlap.

The family will honor Meghan at a celebration of life at a future date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donation to Daddy Did at www.dannydid.org/mobile/get-involved/ donate Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center in charge of arrangements.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Meghan Virginia Ruane please visit our Sympathy Store.

Beverly A. Hart Beverly A. Hart, 90, of Seekonk, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was the wife of Russell J. Hart to whom she was married 66 years.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Edith (Hesketh) Calderwood. Beverly was a school teacher in Rehoboth for 20 years and in Warwick for 3 years. She graduated from Gorton High School in Warwick in 1948 and was also the Class Valedictorian.

Beverly A. Hart She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Brown University (Pembroke College) in 1952 , served as the class President and was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. During the summers she worked at the Camp Fire Girls Camp, the Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and the Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company. She was very involved in many civic organizations in Seekonk and was a member of several organizations including: Planning Board, Board of Selectman, Finance Committee, Capital Improvement Committee, Charter Commission, RTM and the By-Law Study Committee. Beverly was a member of the Friends of Friends and the Friends of the Seekonk Senior Center, served as Seekonk Massachusetts Unsung Heroines of 2007 and was liaison to the Key Club at Seekonk High School.

She was on the original Cable Access TV9 Board of Directors. She was an original member of Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk when it was founded in 1994 and served as Vice-President, Secretary and President.

She was Kiwanis of the Year in 1996.

After retiring Beverly enjoyed traveling.

She and Russ would travel to Colorado to visit their son in the Air Force Academy.

They purchased a trailer to camp in all parts of the United States and most of the national parks including Alaska. For 40 years they enjoyed skiing with their family in Maine.

She leaves two children, Susan J. Chaisty and Russell J. Hart, Jr.(Ret. Colonel USAF) and four grandchildren, Russell J. $ Hart, III, Dalton Hart, Paige Hart and Connor Hart. She was the mother of the late Diane Lynn Hart.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Seekonk Congregational Church would be appreciated.

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Laura N. DiFruscio Laura N. DiFruscio, 38, of Seekonk, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a loving daughter of Joseph DiFruscio, Jr. and Sue E. (Richmond) DiFruscio of Seekonk. She was the adored granddaughter of the late Edward and Blanche Richmond and Joseph and Pasqualina DiFruscio.

Laura was a graduate of South Coast Educational Collaborative. She was active with Cooperative Productions of Norton for 16 years and participated in swimming Laura N. DiFruscio for the Special Olympics.

In addition to her parents, she leaves her loving sister, Dawn DiFruscio and her brother-in-law Armando Botelho of Seekonk. She was the cherished aunt of Gianna Botelho of Seekonk. She was the niece of Beth Richmond and her wife Gail of East Providence, Vincent and Francine DiFruscio of Riverside, and the late Robert and Elaine DiFruscio.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 11:0012:00 P.M. in St. James Lutheran Church, 29 Middle Highway, Barrington with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 P.M. Burial in Rumford Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to the Special Olympics, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 will be appreciated.

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

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Never one to complain-always with a smile, an easy man to like. He showed grace and dignity during his long illness, after a stroke in December of 2016.

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A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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

Harriet C. (Brett) Mann Harriet C. (Brett) Mann, 92, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Everett “Roy” Mann for sixty nine years.

Harriet was born in Pawtucket, RI and the daughter of the late William and Frances (McCarthy) Brett.

Harriet was a 1948 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She was a long time resident of Rehoboth, Massachusetts Harriet C. (Brett) Mann since 1961. She was the most amazing, kind, fun loving wife, mother and nana.

Harriet enjoyed singing, dancing, playing cards, overnight trips to the casino, shopping, family vacations, playing bingo, and most of all spending precious time with her family. She was the light of their lives.

She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Hayden, Linda Hobson (David), Paula Holstein, Susan Sherman (Paul), and Kimberly Borrello (Vincent). She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Christopher Hayden, Daniel Bearce, Trevor Hayden, Sarah Holstein, Torie Bliss, Joshua Hayden, Jeffrey Holstein, Brooke Hobson, Sydney Borrello, and Nicholas Borrello, as well as her 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Beryl Brett as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her 9 siblings, Thomas Brett, Elizabeth Beaulieu, Pauline Vaudreuil, Helen Giammateo, William Brett, John “Jack” Brett, Margaret O’Brien, Frances Soucie and Mary Brett.

Kenneth Andrew Horton of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home July 26, 2021, at age 85. His wife of 63 years, Patricia Anne Matthewson Horton, was at his side. Born in Dighton, Massachusetts at the Mount Hope Hospital to Ernest Leonard Horton and Jane Virginia DelSignore Horton. He was father to Susan Jane Horton Shaw of Dighton, Massachusetts, James Kenneth Horton and his wife Sharon of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Grandfather to Chelsea To submit an obituary, please call the Reporter Kenneth Andrew Horton Virginia Shaw Guerrin and her husband Kurt of Dighton, Massachusetts, Taylor Office at 508-252-6575 for information.

James Horton and his fiancée Taylor DePina of Fall River, Massachusetts, Chandler James Horton and Merenda Benjamin of Dallas, Texas. He also leaves many close friends.

He was raised on a dairy farm; and had to drop out of school in the 9thgrade to run the farm-that began his entrepreneurial journey. Over the years, he was involved in the equestrian industry and restaurant business. His journey ended selling seasoned firewood at age 80.

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Diane Marguerite Pelletier Diane Marguerite Pelletier, age 60, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020.

The daughter of John M. Pelletier and the late Estelle (Papineau) Pelletier, Diane grew up in Rehoboth, Massachusetts where she enjoyed country life, working on cars, good music and good times with family and friends. She spent her summers at her family’s beloved cottage in Jamestown which she would eventually get to make her home.

Diane graduated from Dighton Rehoboth High School and went on to take courses in business. After the birth of her daughter she spent time in Vermont before Diane Marguerite starting her own business and attending Pelletier New England Institute of Technology where she earned a degree in Electronics technology. She then married and moved to her beloved South County where she worked as a bookkeeper in Galilee, a position Diane loved, where she enjoyed the camaraderie of her coworkers and friends on the docks.

Diane loved being near the ocean whether here in the north or visiting her beloved Florida Keys. She was an avid collector of mermaids tears, shells, stones and driftwood as she walked her favorite beaches which she then used in her art pieces. Her love for creating was prolific but she found her most loved artistic medium in stained glass which she loved to work on in her studio. She was a fountain of ideas and knowledge with skills from woodworking and jewelry making, right down to her everyday handy woman skills that always saved the day.

When she wasn’t by the sea, Diane loved to enjoy the snow and time with family up in the mountains of New Hampshire. She always added life to the party with her bright smile, generous spirit and love for music. Whether it was around the bonfire or by the hearth, she loved to expand her mind with good conversation and time with family, friends and kindred spirits. Diane also enjoyed researching her ancestry and spent many hours compiling an extensive family tree. Her other great love was animals which were always a part of her family, especially cats. She leaves her three

beloved cats, who remain in the loving care of family, and memories of all the animals she loved. A loving mother, sister and friend, and much loved cousin and niece, Diane will be dearly missed.

Diane is survived by her beloved daughter Danielle (and Joshua), her step sons Brandon (and Allison), Garrett (and Helen Rose) and beloved grandchildren Faith, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Esther who brought her so much love and joy. Diane is also survived by her sisters Suzanne and Cheryl and her two brothers Mark and James.

She was preceded in death by her brother John “Chip” Pelletier.

Diane also leaves her nieces Ami and Cailyn and nephews Tyler, James and Andrew along with her beloved cousins, aunts, uncles and friends whom she loved very much and with whom she shared many treasured memories.

A private celebration of Diane’s life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Pet Refuge in N. Kingstown RI or clean ocean access.org. For guestbook and condolences visit Duffy-Poule.com

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John «Jean Marie» Pelletier of Rehoboth, Massachusetts and Key Largo, Florida passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born and raised in Pawtucket by his parents Aime and Felixiene (Boutin) Pelletier.

John joined the Navy at age 16 and proudly served on the destroyer escort ship U.S.S Wyman in the Pacific Rim during World War II where he was known by his shipmates as Frenchie. After returning from the war, he became a successful small business owner, utilizing his many skills running a laundromat, bakery and the Anawan Heating and Oil Company.

Retiring to the Florida Keys, he was a volunteer for Reef and the Salvation Army where he was always ready with a helping hand and a kind smile. Johnny loved tending to his tomato garden, long bike rides and visits from his family in his beloved Florida keys.

He enjoyed fixing anything and everything, reading the newspaper daily and spending time with his many pets over the years, most recently his cat Penny. John›s energy and sense of humor will be fondly remembered.

He leaves his children Cheryl Pelletier, Mark Pelletier, Suzanne LaFlamme and Jamie Pelletier and Ron, as well as his cherished grandchildren Danielle Pelletier, Ami Pelletier, Cailyn LaFlamme, Tyler LaFlamme, James and Andrew Pelletier, Brian Munz with wife Kimberly and great grandchildren Jacob and Maria.

He joins his son John «Chip» A. Pelletier, daughter Diane M. Pelletier and his sisters and brothers Robert Pelletier, Evelyn Paquin, Madeline Hall, Loretta Roy, Teresa LeBoeuf and Gabe Conners as well as his former wife Estelle Pelletier.

John will be buried at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery with full honors and in the Rehoboth Village Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests that memorial donations be sent to Reef Environmental Education Foundation via www. reef.org

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