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INVITATION FOR BIDS     
                           RAYNHAM SENIOR CENTER ROOF REPAIR

                                                                          March 16, 2016
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Raynham Senior Center, located at 2215 King Philip Street and built in 2000, had substandard asphalt shingles used in its construction.  Those asphalt shingles are now in need of replacement.  Attached is the scope of work and specifications for the project.
Potential bidders may view the roof at any time prior to submission of a bid.  The contact for any technical questions concerning the roof repair is Building Commissioner Robert Iafrate, whose office is located at 558 South Main Street (Raynham Town Hall).  His office phone number is 508-824-2708.
Project is being bid under MGL c. 149 Building Construction Contracts.  Because the contract is estimated to be worth under $25,000, the following items are not required:  DCAM certification, filed sub-bids, bid deposit, payment bond, and performance bond.
Prevailing wage rates will apply and the rate for roofers is attached.  Full list is available by emailing rbuckner@town.raynham.ma.us .  Certified payrolls will be required to be submitted on a weekly basis.
No building permit fees will be charged for this project.
Bid submission requirements:
  • Price bid sheet
  • Non-Collusion form
  • References, specifically a list of all similar projects completed in the last two years (at a minimum), including contact names and telephone numbers.  A bid may be rejected on the basis of one or more references reporting poor past performance by the bidder.       
     
  • Sealed bids are due Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the Raynham Town Hall, Board of Selectmen's Office, 558 South Main Street, Raynham, MA  02767 and should be clearly marked as "Senior Center Roof Bid."
A bid may be withdrawn at any time up to the deadline by submitting a written request.
Project will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest price on the base bid.
Project must be completed within 120 days of the execution of the contract. Valid commercial general liability insurance certificate naming the Town of Raynham as a third party insured will be required when the contract is executed as well as proof of worker's compensation insurance and other documentation normally required to obtain a building permit.
The Town of Raynham reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it is in the best interest of the town to do so.
Contact for this IFB is Randall Buckner, Raynham Town Administrator, 
558 South Main Street, Raynham, MA 02767 Phone # 508-824-2707  

 
Health & Wellness Symposium Workshops
Sunday, April 3, 2016, Noon - 4 pm
Free
Featured Speakers: 
Mike & Arielle Ruggiero ~ Getting Started For a New You
Lisa Evans ~ Hypnotist
Noelle Armstrong ~ Holistic & Realistic
YMCA's Helen Byrne ~ Enhanced Fitness.
Author Julie Ann Gerstel ~ Living Happy
Rachelle Croteau ~ Reflexology For Everyone
Stephanie Woods ~ Singing Bowls of the Himalayas Meditation
Healing Hearts Holistically ~ New Research of Relationship of Stress & Cholesterol

Plus 20 tables with health & wellness products & professionals & free massages.  Join our Facebook Event.
You are going to LOVE this afternoon! 
March 20, 2016

 

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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 

 

 

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Historical Tidbit: 
Bristol County
  

 



Raynham is part of Bristol County, which encompasses three cities and 17 towns. Bristol County was formed in 1685, the same year as Plymouth and Barnstable Counties.  
The first counties in America were formed in 1643 & they are Essex,  Middlesex and Suffolk. 

There are several reasons for a state to divide into counties; it allowed for greater power and extended authority farther than an individual town had; it also facilitated a Probate Court for civil and criminal matters and allowed assigned officers to serve more effectively in regard to territorial conflicts. 
The courts for Bristol County are held in Taunton and New Bedford.  The name "county" comes from England.  In England, areas were divided into territories owned by an Earl or Count ("County").  Each Count assigned a representative officer referred to as "shire-reeve" (or "sheriff").  The town where the court for the county is held is called "shire town."
 
~Respectfully submitted by Robert Lundquist

 
Monday, March 21
Singing - 11a - Council on Aging (COA)
Bridge - 1p - COA
Beginner Line Dancing - 1p - COA
Free Style Dancing - 2p - COA
Library Trustees - 7p - Library
Tuesday, March 22
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 10a - COA
Whist - 12:30 - COA
Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 
Painting - 2p - COA
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Wednesday, March 23
Exercise - 9a - COA
Story Time - 10:30a - Library
Tai Chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30p - COA
Mah Jongg - 1p - COA
Thursday, March 24
Wii bowling - 9a - COA
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Taxes - 9a - COA
Busy Babies - 10:30a - Library
Device Advice - 11a - Library
Lunch & Movie - noon - COA
Friday, March 25
Good Friday - no school, all schools
Exercise - 9a - COA
Prechool Picassos - 10:30a - Library
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, March 26
St. Ann's - 4p - Service
Sunday, March 27
Agape Chapel - 10:30a
First Baptist Church - Worship 10:45a, Sunday school 9:30a
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 Jubilation Choir of the 
First Congregational Church of Raynham, 
commonly known as the Stone Church, 
will perform "The Rose of Calvary," 

a cantata for Holy Week by Joseph Martin, on Palm Sunday, March 20.  The cantata will be performed at 7:00 PM, 785 South Main Street in Raynham.

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An Ecumenical worship service for Good Friday 

March 25 at Noon at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 111 High Street, Taunton.  The service lasts approximately one hour and features a reading of the passion narrative according to the Gospel of St. John. 

Following the service, a light luncheon of clam chowder and hot cross buns will be available.
Giampietrino, a contemporary of Leonardo. Copy was made around 1520 and is oil paint on canvas



 Support TJ 2 !

The BR robotics team, TJ-squared, is doing very well this year so far already!  It is looking favorable that they will be invited to the district championship in Hartford, Ct., and if so, they will have a very good chance of qualifying to go to the world championship in St. Louis in April.  Although our students and families have worked very hard to raise money, it has been very difficult to sustain our team, without a corporate sponsor the past year or two.  A group of current parents & alumni students & parents, have established a non-profit group, Friends of TJ2 Robotics, Inc., but at this point, we still have not been able to attract any major contributors.

As a result, a GoFundMe has been set up: www.gofundme.com/tj2frcteam88
 
If anyone can donate, large or small, your donation will be tax deductible and will certainly help us reach our goal.  We will be most appreciative of any help.  And just as important, if you would be willing to share this post on your Facebook page, and otherwise spread the word, we would be most grateful. You never know who might have a soft spot in their hearts (and wallets) for an amazing program for teenagers!  Thanks in advance. 
Honey Tree Nursery School 
Honey Tree Play yard
Register Now for Sept. 2016
Caring & customized developmentally appropriate preschool education

Class time 9 - noon
Extended hours until 3 pm available
2-day & 4-day programs 
lunch bunch optional

36 years of experience
Honey Tree Nursery School
645 Locust Street, Raynham, MA
Preventing falls
Thursday, March 31, at 1 pm
Raynham Senior Center

Learn how to avoid falling with Many Ulak, Facilities Director at
The Arbors, on March 31 at 1 pm, when he discusses common
household hazards like tripping over pets, slipping on a wet floor
and the problem with rearranging the furniture.
Falling is one of the biggest hazards facing people as they age.
You can help prevent falls with a few simple techniques. 
This is a free program open to all.
 Light refreshments will be served.

Raynham Middle School Parents Spelling Bee Fundraiser
Get your Team Together for Friday, April 1, 2016

 
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AARP Tax Service
Raynham Senior Center

The AARP Foundation free tax assistance and preparation is for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes.  You must call 508-824-2740 for an appointment.  Taxes are done on Thursdays only by appointment. 
If a taxpayer or a dependent is enrolled in Medicare or Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Tri-Care, a Veterans' Affairs issued policy, CHIP, an employer-sponsored plan for the full year, all MEC requirements have been met and no further information is required.  Otherwise, taxpayers are encouraged to have the following documents when they arrive at their appointment:
1.  Health insurance coverage information for a taxpayer, spouse and all dependents.
2.  Information showing what months they didn't have health insurance coverage if they didn't have it for a full year.
3.  If health insurance was purchased through the Marketplace/Exchange, then they should bring Form 1095-A which should be received by January 31.
4.  Documentation, if any, of a Health Care Exemption received from the IRS or the Marketplace/Exchange.
5.  All information needed to complete the returns for the taxpayer/spouse and for each dependent that has a filing requirement.

Line Dancing at the Raynham Senior Center
Beginner Line Dancing with Lestyn Gilmore every Monday at 1 p.m.  Cost is $2 for Raynham residents, $3 for all others.
Intermediate Line Dancing with Lestyn Gilmore every Tuesday at 1 p.m.   Cost is $2 for Raynham residents, $3 for all others.
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.  
 
"I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity." 
~ Oprah Winfrey

"Good luck is the willing handmaid of an upright and energetic character and conscientious observance of duty." ~ James Russell Lowell

"The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act." ~ Barbara Sher

"And a lucky Irish Blessing: May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, 
those you love near you, and all 
your heart might desire."
Have a great week ~ Jacquie
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Grant's Rental
If you need it for your weekend warrior project, we've got it!

spring clean ups  * wood chippers *thatchers & aerators  *Slice seeders  * log splitters

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Bridgewater, MA
(508) 279-0950

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Nessralla Farm Store

Opens for the season 
March 21
8a - 5p Everyday

Easter Flowers
Honey
Early Spring flowers
cold weather crops 
firewood

Order your CSA share for the season!
318 Plymouth St.
Halifax, MA  02338

Living Happy
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Happiness is a choice.  It is a choice we make from moment- to-moment and day-to-day.


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REMINDER:

Friday, March 25, is Good Friday.  There is no school - all grades.

Discover Archery Class!


   If you love archery or want to learn about archery, then this class is for you!  Classes will be held on Fridays at 6 pm to 7 pm and also they will be held on Sundays from 
2 pm to 3 pm. 
 
To find out more, please click here Archery Classes 
    
Dispose of medications properly
 
Dispose of your unwanted or expired medications safely at the
 Raynham Police Station, 
53 Orchard Street.  
The police have a locked container in the station lobby for the
disposal of medications.
All are welcome to use this service.

    Community Gardens

 

Do you have a green thumb but nowhere to grow your crops? The Raynham Park & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the Raynham Community Garden.

General Information
  • The garden is located on Gardiner Street and is open to all town residents.
  • The plots are 15' x 15' and will open for the season on May 7.
  • Call the Park & Recreation office for more information or download the application.
click here for application
Save the date!
Buzz Around's Health & Wellness Symposium
 
Sunday, April 3, 2016 
Center at Sachem Rock, 
East Bridgewater, MA
 
Lunch + Movie
Thursday, March 24
12 noon
Senior Center

Join us for a showing of
Bridge of Spies
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
Starring Tom Hanks
$3.00 per person
WOMEN'S
BREAKFAST
March 28, 9 am
Senior Center

$3.50/Raynham residents
$4.50/all others for a full
breakfast.
Tickets must be 
purchased in advance 
at the Senior Center..
prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME

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 Historical Tidbit Question:
Where does the name county come from?

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Buzz Around Raynham.
  
On March 23, 2016, we 
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from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Hillary Gurney, Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack, Stacy Rancourt,   StacyRancourt, Jacquelyn Rose,  Jill Silvia,  & Betty Stirling.. 

  

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