Trolley car travel was an integral part of the transportation system in the late 1800s and early 1900s. During that time, the trolley was not only one of the easiest and fastest ways to get around locally; it also provided the transportation link to many other cities and towns.  

George Yelle, the town historian of Norton, MA and past president of the Norton Historical Society, will talk about the local trolley system: "A Trolley Ride from Norton to Raynham".

Family Pizza & Legos Night

Tuesday, April 21 at 6pm

Raynham Public Library

Join us for some building fun!  Bring your whole family!

Get the family together for pizza and LEGO fun at the library!

Please click here to register  for this Spring vacation event.

Ticks and Your Dog

Ticks can transmit dangerous diseases when they attach to a host and feed.  A tick must be attached for several hours in order to transmit Lyme disease to a host. If you check your dog (and yourself) daily, you have a chance of finding and removing any ticks before they can transmit Lyme disease.

Even if you are using an effective tick control product, you should still check your dog daily for ticks and remove any as soon as you find them. You should never remove a tick with your fingers. Tweezers work well, but be sure to grasp the tick close to the head and pull gently to avoid leaving the mouthparts embedded in the skin. Tick removal tools are also very easy to use. Avoid using lighter fluid, matches, or other products that may irritate the skin or cause serious injuries to your dog. When in doubt, ask your veterinary care team for assistance removing the tick.  

Respectfully Submitted, Dr. Karen Reamsnyder

Raynham Veterinary Hospital 

402 South Street East

Raynham, MA

(508) 823-8443.

We are open Mon-Fri: 7:00am -7:00pm

Sat: 8:00am -3:00pm.  On Sundays or after hours, for emergency care, contact the New England Animal Medical Center in West Bridgewater at 508-580-2515.

             Mad Science- Expedition Energy

3:30- 4:30

LaLiberte School

777 Pleasant St. 

This action-packed Mad Science After school Program explores the chemistry of everyday life! This hands-on after school program explores the energy in things like light, heat, sound, electricity, and magnetism. Students learn how they interpret, or even misinterpret, the world around them. They even learn about what it takes to make their own energy! This is a program of hands-on activites, stunning demonstrations, and inquiry-based discussions. The program will be held at the LaLiberte School cafeteria. $75 Res or non-Res   * Save time filling out your registration forms! Create an account for automatic registration form ...(Read More)

A concussion is a brain injury; the only known cure is prevention. Helmets can protect against skull fractures and more serious brain injuries but cannot prevent a concussion; therefore, it is vitally important to be well-informed about prevention. Many products have claimed to prevent concussions but none have been substantiated.

Concussion Signs and Symptoms

There are a wide variety of signs and symptoms associated with concussions. No two concussions are the same and individuals may experience only some of the symptoms. Symptoms may not show up immediately; they may be noticed a few hours or days later. Exertion exacerbates symptoms. Remember: if a concussion is suspected, the athlete should be immediately removed from play!

Baseline Assessments/Cognitive Testing

Pre-season cognitive baseline testing is relatively new to youth sports. Typically a short computerized test administered prior to the beginning of the season, it measures selected brain processes and scores the test for each athlete to establish the athlete's baseline. If a concussion is suspected during the season, s/he can re-test. The computer software compares the baseline score to the re-test score and alerts the clinician of a reliable change in the score. Computerized cognitive testing can also be used during management/treatment even when a baseline has not been established. The changes/improvements in scores over time help to determine progress toward recovery. It is important to remember that computerized cognitive baseline testing is only a tool to be used by a trained clinician. It cannot diagnose a concussion and should always be used as one component of a concussion assessment.      www.sportsconcussion.com