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 Ready for their adventure, learning, growing and making new experiences.
As new memories are made, we make this nod to the faculty and staff who help mold, thanking them for their kindness and patience.

Math, English, History, Art, Music & Sports:
 Here we go, ready for the best adventure of all ~ life!
Our warmest to all as they forge ahead in this academic new year.
Don't we wish every day was like this? 


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Raynham Pride Day is a blast!
Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1 until 4 PM. 
 Gazebo Park on King Philip Street.
Fun activities * freebies* a great afternoon for Raynham !
September 6, 2015

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Congratulations
Erica Trenton

Erica won entrance for up to
4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106

You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column.

You could win a free make up application with instruction from Revolutions Salon,
Route 106, EB
Historical Tidbit: Raynham's Boston Post Cane
   
On August 2, 1909, Mr. Edwin A. Grozier, Publisher of the Boston Post, a newspaper, forwarded to the Board of Selectmen in 700 towns in New England a gold-headed ebony cane with the request that it be presented with the compliments of the Boston Post to the oldest male citizen of the town, to be used by him as long as he lives (or moves from the town), and at his death handed down to the next oldest citizen of the town.  The cane would belong to the town and not the man who received it. 
The canes were all made by J.F. Fradley and Co., a New York manufacturer, from ebony shipped in seven-foot lengths from the Congo in Africa.  They were cut to cane lengths, seasoned for six months, turned on lathes to the right thickness, coated and polished. They had a 14-carat gold head two inches long, decorated by hand, and a ferruled tip.  The head was engraved with the inscription, - Presented by the Boston Post to the oldest citizen of Bridgewater - "To Be Transmitted."  The Board of Selectmen were to be the trustees of the cane and keep it always in the the hands of the oldest citizen. 

In 1924, Mr. Grozier died, and the Boston Post was taken over by his son, Richard, who failed to continue his father's success and eventually died in a mental hospital.   At one time the Boston Post was considered the nation's leading standard-sized newspaper in circulation. Competition from other newspapers, radio and television contributed to the Post's decline and it went out of business in 1957.

The custom of the Boston Post Cane took hold in those towns lucky enough to have canes.  As years went by, some of the canes were lost,  taken out of town and not returned to the Selectmen, or destroyed by accident.  In 1930, after considerable controversy, eligibility for the cane was opened to women as well.

Raynham continues the tradition. Their original cane is currently sealed in a glass display case at the senior center. Recipients receive a plaque.

February 2013: Lois Reed, age 102, received the cane.  According to Council on Aging director Liz Moura, Lois was born the year Fenway Park was built and the Titanic sank, 1912. 

Monday, September 7

Happy Labor Day!

All town offices, banks, schools & library are closed

Tuesday, September 8
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 10a - COA
Qi Yoga - 11:15a - COA

Whist - 12:30- COA

Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 

Pokeno - 1p - COA

Parks & Recreation Comm - 6p - Rec Bldg

Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, September 9
Exercise  - 9 a - COA
Tai Chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30 p - COA
Second Wednesday Book Club - 1p - Library
Thursday, September 10
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Wii Bowling - 9a - COA
Device Advice - 11a - Library
Sewer Comm - 6p - 416 Titicut Rd
Friday, September 11
Exercise  - 9a - COA
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, September 12
St. Anns - 4p - Service
Sunday, September 13
Agape Chapel - 10:30a
First Baptist Church - Worship 10a, no summer Sunday School
First Congregational Church of UCC - 9:30a   
Lutheran Church of the Way - 8a, 11a worship,  9a coffee hour, 9:30a Sunday school
St. Ann's - 8a, 9:30a, 11a and 5p  
 
* Information Compiled in this issue from Town web sites
THE BODY MAINTENANCE PLACE

Lisa Evans, CHT, NCLMT 


Board Certified Massage Therapist

Consulting Hypnotist

Clinic Facilitator

 

Smoking Cessation, HypnoBirthing, HypnoCoach

Call for a free consultation





Wheels of Time Cruise Night
www.wheelsoftimema.com
Join us on September 10th for our next Cruise Night         1958 Broadway, Raynham

Volunteers Needed for Kindergarten Bus Routes

Volunteers are needed on every bus route that has kindergarten children for the first four days of kindergarten: Wednesday 9/9, Thursday 9/10, Friday 9/11 and Monday 9/14. For the morning routes, we meet at 7:45 to board the buses (back of Raynham Middle School). The afternoon routes meet at 3:00 in the Merrill School Cafeteria. After the route is finished, the bus driver will return you to where you started.

This program is important to the children, the parents, and bus drivers. As RAVE Volunteers, our job is to help any child who is having difficulty riding a school bus for the first time. Sometimes just a little conversation is all a child needs to feel comfortable. This allows the bus drivers to concentrate on learning their stops and also can ease the worrisome mind of a parent putting their child on the bus for the first time. Please consider riding with us this year, since we have many slots to fill, Even if you ride just once, that would help greatly!

Cara Peters is the chairperson for this program. Her contact information is listed below. We do not have the exact bus routes yet, but they will probably be similar to last year. If you can ride for us and would like a certain bus route, please let Cara know. She will also need to know which days and times you are available to ride. If you do not know the bus # that you want, let us know the street name and we can figure it out. We will try to accommodate as many requests as possible. Please respond quickly if you would like a certain route, as some of the routes are very popular. Also, it would be helpful if you let Cara know if you are willing to ride any bus route. Last year we had high school students help with the afternoon routes. If you have a high school student or know of one who would like to ride this year, we would love to have them...and they can get a jump start on their community service hours!
Cara Peters carapeters72@verizon.net 508-612-5839(cell)

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Citizen Corps Basic Training (CERT)
Thursday evenings starting September 10th
From 6:30 - 9:00 pm for 10 Weeks
 East Bridgewater Town Hall
Brought to you by the Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Council (SRREPC)
Bridgewater │East Bridgewater │ Halifax │ Hanson │ Raynham │ West Bridgewater │ Whitman
SIGN UP FOR TRAINING!
Training is FREE and open to anyone over age 18!
 
So you can protect your family, your neighbors, and
community at large when disaster strikes.
Pre-registration is required.
To reserve your spot in the Fall 2015 class, contact:
Kevin Moreira at Raynham CERT at 508-889-3697
or
Melissa Murphy at the Bridgewater Fire Department,
508-697-0900 ext. *115 or mmurphy@bridgewaterma.org .
Disaster Preparedness | Fire Safety & Suppression | Search & Rescue
Incident Command | Disaster Psychology | CPR & AED Training
Terrorism & Emergency Preparedness
 
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

 Congratulations Kathleen Fowler From Halifax

Kathleen won a $50 Gift Certificate to Johnny Macaroni's In Our Prize Box Drawing

There are surprises around every corner at Bridgewater Farm Supply

Bridgewater farm supply
Visit Our On-line Store For Your Lawn & Garden Needs
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)  Bridgewater
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(508) 697-0357
There's less than a week left of summer vacation...we're getting ready for a lot of exciting things for the 2015-2016 school year!! Please come to our first meeting on Thursday, September 10th, from 7-8pm in the Merrill School cafeteria. We will have babysitting available in the gymnasium, too!! Hope to see you there!
Patty, Sandi, Katie, Alison
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Raynham Road Construction

Judson Street
215-700 Judson Street will be under construction to raise manhole covers, followed by asphalt paving, starting Tuesday, 09/08/15. This project may require lane restrictions. Access to residences and businesses within the project area will be maintained during construction, but delays should be expected.  Alternate routes are advised. Please drive carefully around work crews, detail officers, and through construction zones. Work is expected to take 1-2 weeks. 
This work is dependent on weather.

Dean Street
Dean Street from Church Street to Hill Street will be pulverized and repaved starting Tuesday, 09/08/15. During the project, the road surface will be gravel while pulverization continues. Access to residences and businesses within the project area will be maintained during construction, but delays should be expected.  Alternate routes are advised. Please drive carefully around work crews, detail officers, and through construction zones. Work is expected to take 1-2 weeks. This work is dependent on weather.


63 Main Street 
Bridgewater
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United Way  of Greater Attleboro / Taunton (UWGAT) 
Live United Week
 
 
Get involved! Everyone can make a difference!  Be part of the LIVE UNITED MOVEMENT and SPREAD THE WORD!
 
During the week of September 14 - 18, 2015, UWGAT will be launching "Live United Week."  Individuals, families, civic groups, and area businesses and organizations can all get involved in the various events.
 
Monday is UWGAT White & Black T-Shirt Day.  You can show LIVE UNITED pride by wearing a Live United T-Shirt, available at www.uwgat.org for $10, including shipping.  Wear the shirt and post photos on UWGAT's social media.
 
Tuesday is Trip Around Town.  Local restaurants are hosting fundraisers as a delicious way to generate support for the local community.  Download the flyers at www.uwgat.org or on Facebook.
 
Wednesday is Give 5 Day.  UWGAT is asking individuals or businesses to give $5 and ask 5 friends to do the same.  Help create change by showing strength in numbers and the power of giving.  Donate at www.uwgat.org.
 
Thursday is a UWGAT Open House.  Join the UWGAT team and Board of Directors at an Open House from 5 - 7 pm at the UWGAT Office, 247 Maple Street, Attleboro.  Enjoy ice cream and learn what new things UWGAT has in store to advance the common good.  There will be an opportunity to duct tape President & CEO Jamie Crossman!
 
Friday is NFL Friday.  Wear NFL gear to work and support the partnership with NFL & UW (the longest running sports/charity partnership in history).  Participants are also encouraged to be active for 60 minutes to help foster healthier habits.
 
United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all.  We invite everyone to be a part of the change by giving, advocating, and volunteering.  That's what it means to Live United.
 
For more information, contact United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc., at 508-222-2337; visit www.uwgat.org; or follow UWGAT on Facebook and Twitter. 

Unsung Heroes: Waste Management Workers
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Often overlooked by our communities, waste management workers are fundamental for the health and sanitation of our societies. Without their efforts, we would literally be neck-deep in trash. In the freezing cold, the blistering sun, the soaking rain, pelting snow and lashing winds, they take our refuse and dispose of it in a safe, efficient manor. Dealing with our trash that is too often swarming with flies and stinging insects, they assure our communities are not overrun by roaches and rodents. Also part of waste management is the concept of recycling, an idea vital not only for our environment but also for our economy as well.
Raynham does not have a curbside pick-up service, but employs a transfer station located on 1555 King Philip Street.  Its hours of operation are Tuesday-Thursday, Friday from 7 am to 10:45 am and Saturday from 7 am to 4:15 pm.  They are closed Sunday and Monday.  Yearly permits cost $70, with a $35 half-year option. Additional vehicles at the same address require $10. Sheets of bag tags cost $10 for a sheet of five and are available at many town stores. Further information can be gathered through www.town.raynham.ma.us
 
Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information. Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.  The Buzz Around is not responsible for their website content.  
For Labor Day:

"Do or do not. There is no try." -~Yoda

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." ~  Steve Jobs

"The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams." 
~ Oprah Winfrey
jacquie 2013

Here's to dreaming & doing. 
 
~ Jacquie

Town Building Locations:

 

Town Hall

558 South Main St. 

 508-824-2707

Mon-Thurs 8:30a-4:30p,

Fri 8:30a-12Noon
 Tues eve  6-8PM

 

Public Library

760 South Main St.

508-823-1344

Mon-Wed 10a-8p

Thurs 10a-6p, Fri 10a-5p,

Sat 10a-2p

 

Council on Aging

2215 King Philip Street 

508-824-2740

Mon-Fri 9a-3p 

 
Local Businesses Rock. Show them your support!
Paula Coffey Dance Center

Our Desire Is To Bring 
Young Dancers Together To Share The Rewards of 
* Poise * Self Confidence
* Friendship & 
Of Course....
The Love of Dance!

Voted The Best Dance School in EB & Voted a Bronze Award For The Best In The Entire Metro South Area - Again!

55 Spring St
East Bridgewater
(508) 378-7043


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Grants Rental


From Tools For Home Improvement Projects to Indoor/Outdoor Parties & Fundraisers...We Rent It All

Call Us Today To Discuss Your Rental Needs or To Make a Reservation

10 Bedford Park
Bridgewater
508-279-0950


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Reminder:

Labor Day is Monday, September 7.  All schools, town offices, banks and library are closed. .

East Bridgewater Dental

Caring & Gentle Staff

East Bridgewater Dental Is Here To Help You With Any Dental Needs You May Have. From Crowns & Bridges, To Pediatric Dentistry, We're Here To Help You.

42 Bedford Street
East Bridgewater
508-378-3442


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Sandi's Sewing & Design

Open House 
Sept 5th
10am-1pm

Please Join Us To Learn
More About Sewing Classes
For This Fall. Classes For
Adults & Children

Hope To See You There,
We Will Have Some Light Refreshments

47 Broad St. Rear
Bridgewater
508-341-0060

For More Info 

Pat Snow ballet
Pat Snow's Dance Academy

Classes Start The Week of September 14

Open Houses:

 Bridgewater
Sept 8, 2-6pm

Whitman
Sept 9, 2-6pm

Competition Teams Meet Sept 3, Sept 10

3 Studios
Bridgewater
E.Bridgewater
Whitman

For more Information, call (508) 378-7079
or email patsnows@gmail.com


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Lunch & A Movie

Thursday, Sept 17 at noon

Raynham Senior Center

 

Please join us for lunch and this month's movie,

The Woman in Gold.

 

Only $3.00 per person

1916 Irish Rising 

Monday, September 14, at 6:30pm

Raynham Public Library

 

In 2016, Ireland will celebrate the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Linda Fitzgibbons discusses the Rising, its leaders Tom Clarke, Joseph Mary Plunkett and James Connolly, and their importance on the founding of the Republic of Ireland.
Join us for this free presentation.
Fall Story Time Begins
Wednesday, September 16, 
at 10:30am
Raynham Public Library

Our Fall Story Time begins with Making Music with Ellen Hoffman. Come by and enjoy some stories and music with us! 
Ages 2 to 4 are especially welcome!
This is a free program.
Understanding Your Credit Report
Wednesday, September 16, 
at 6:30pm
Raynham Public Library

Are you confused about your credit rating?  Do you want to understand how credit reports work, and how they affect you?  Join us for this free program: Credit Reports with Bettie Howarth of the American Credit Counseling Service.
All are welcome.  Please register if you wish to attend.
Busy Babies 
Thursday, September 17, at 10:30am
Raynham Public Library

 

Do you have a little one who enjoys stories & song?

We have a program for you. 

Infants up to 2 years are invited for a half hour of stories, games, songs and activities.
This is a free program open to all.

Looking For Fresh Veggies?

 

Enjoying farm fresh veggies this fall is easy;

stop by a local farm stand or peruse
this list of area Farmers' Markets: 
 

CN Smith veggies

South Shore Farmers' Markets


ediblesouthshore.com


Check Out Our New Website for

Bridgewater Regional School District

 

Over the summer, the district has been busy updating

and redesigning our website.  We invite you to

visit the site and see the great new design.

Click here to view

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
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Free make up application with instruction from Revolutions Salon, Route 106, EB

Historical Tidbit Question:
What part of Africa did the ebony wood for the canes come from?

Email us your answer at: 
Please include your name, 
phone number & town
with your answer.
 
By entering, you give us
permission to announce 
your name in next week's 
Buzz Around Raynham.
  
On September 8, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner 
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Mark Hardy, TJ Kelley, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, & Betty Stirling. 

  

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