Kathy's Corner

Annual Town Meeting
Rehoboth voters are advised that the date for the Annual Town Meeting and a Special Town Meeting preceding the Annual for the Town of Rehoboth has been rescheduled by the Board of Selectmen and will now be held at the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School beginning on Monday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. The Special Town Meeting will begin at 7:00 and the Annual Town Meeting will follow immediately at 7:30 p.m. I urge all voters to come out to our Special and Annual Town Meeting and let your voice be heard. It is up to you to vote how your town government runs and how your money is spent. Your Vote Counts.
The Voter Registration date to be eligible to participate in the Special and Annual Town Meeting has also been rescheduled by the Town Clerk's Office and will now be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rehoboth Town Clerk's Office.

Annual Town Election
3,502 voters turned out for our Annual Town Election held on Monday, April 4, 2011 for an astounding 45% turnout. Congratulations to our newly elected Selectmen, Michael R. Costello (3 year term) and Joseph M. Tito (1 year term), newly elected DR Regional District School Committee members Tiffany L. Bartholomew and Peter R. Hebda and our successfully re-elected incumbents - Moderator, William J. Cute, Jr., Tax Collector Cheryl A. Gouveia, Assessor Peter R. Jacobson, Housing Authority A. Werner Horlbeck, Planning Board Robert J. Moitozo, Park Commissioner Robert D. McKim, Jr. and Water Commissioners A. Werner Horlbeck and Walter H. Munroe.
I would like to express my gratitude to Neal Harrington and his grandsons Bradley and Brandon Hoderny for volunteering their time to deliver and set up the voting booths in preparation for our Annual Town Election. The consolidated efforts of all of the election workers, constables and volunteers are the primary reason our elections run efficiently and smoothly ensuring an effectual and seamless process for our town residents when they cast their ballots on Election Day. Everyone behaves in a dependable, professional and courteous manner and these people must be commended for the outstanding contribution they make to our community.

Annual Town Census
All residents are reminded that census forms must be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office immediately. There are approximately 343 outstanding forms that we have not yet received.

2011 Dog Licenses
Dog licenses were due and payable on April 1st. Any dog license not paid by May 31st will be assessed a $15.00 per dog late in addition to the license fee(s). If you are applying for your dog license by mail please include a self addressed stamped envelope so we can mail your license back to you. Postage on the SASE should be 64 cents for one tag, 81 cents for two tags and 98 cents for three tags.
Anyone having questions regarding any of the above information may call the Town Clerk's Office at 508-252-6502, X109 or X110.