March 28, 2024
Opinion
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Veterans Day 2023 found a great, energetic group of Mrs. Brillon’s Seekonk High School Spanish Class students with rakes and leaf blowers in hand volunteering their time on a Saturday morning … more
The Rehoboth Conservation Commission wants to thank all those citizens who attended the annual Town Meeting and showed such overwhelming support, voting 99 to 3 for the control and custody article … more
I would like to thank all the participants who signed up and donated their time and energy to help keep the Town of Seekonk beautiful. Starting the week of Earth Day in April and extending into May, … more
(Family Features) Devices that allow you to stay connected to your home from virtually anywhere are all the rage. If you're looking to seamlessly integrate innovative solutions into your home for … more
(Family Features) When building your budget, utility bills - especially the electric bill - are likely one of your largest monthly expenditures. One of the biggest culprits: home heating and cooling, … more
I would like to encourage citizens to come to the meeting on May 9th to vote on the warrant articles. I think that it is important to vote YES to adopt a 35-foot Preservation Zone around … more
(Family Features) Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process. However, on those hot, dry days … more
Dear East Providence voters. East Providence has a high number of senior citizens as homeowners. As the city councilman-at-large, I will propose looking into an ordinance which will hopefully give … more
(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you'll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining … more
On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Seekonk School Committee meeting had an agenda item to “Discuss the Superintendent Finalists”. What started as an interesting meeting eventually turned into … more
I would like to address two well written articles in the February issue of the Reporterby Katy Rouke and Lisa Sirois. They along with other Rehoboth citizens have submitted a citizens bylaw for the … more
Dear public: I am responding to Richard Ferreira’s article posted in your last issue of the reporter. As a volunteer and new treasurer for the semi-private and public course now a non-profit, … more
(Family Features) A home's exterior is often the first thing guests or potential buyers see, meaning its curb appeal can have a significant impact on making a good first impression. Whether … more
During the 1950s, the Rehoboth Teachers’ Club held fundraisers for purchasing school supplies and equipment. A play, “Tish” by Alice Chadwicke, was presented in the new Palmer River … more
(Joan Casanova) If you're looking to renovate your yard, there's a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that also reduces your environmental footprint. … more
In this summer of drought, I’ve found a way to make it rain. Leave town. While vacationing in Maine in late August, I checked out the Boston Globe’s website to see this headline: … more
Mid-winter always makes me glad that we start the year with January and February. Let’s get the worst out of the way first so we can move on to something better. But please, in a Leap Year, … more
  I’d like to take another look at two organizations I’ve written about over the past few years. One is the Sowams Heritage Area project and the other is the Lifelong Learning … more
The following is in response to Joe Siegel’s inquiries sent to me in regard to the FY’24 Budget Reductions put forth by Mr. Runey and voted on by the D-R School Committee: When issues … more
Did you know we spend a third of our lives at work? Our careers have a huge impact on our overall well-being and life satisfaction. So, if you’re experiencing a hostile work environment or … more
I moved to Seekonk almost 10 years ago (into the Westcoat house)-not sure if I would start a family, how long I’d stay, or what overall my life had in store for me. One of my first acts was to … more
In 2019, the Town of Rehoboth rejected an FY20 assessment presented by the DR School Committee at three separate Town meetings. With the School Committee and Administration unable to develop a budget … more
  It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people may be understanding, there is … more
The Waterfront District Commission is at the point of creating design guidelines for the new Metacomet Subdistrict. Although KMG’s goal remains the preservation of the entirety of Metacomet as … more
Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else … more
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