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I grew up in the village in the cottage behind the Old Post Office. My Grandfather, Carl Swanson, was the Postmaster for many years. I frequently do Google Maps flyovers to see how things have …
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Residents of Rehoboth,At the April 4th annual town election, in addition to voting for candidates for various offices, the ballot will contain a debt exclusion question. The purpose of this question …
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One of the privileges of living in a small town like Rehoboth is the opportunity to participate in our town meetings. Town meetings are the purest form of democracy in our nation because EVERY vote …
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10/27/23
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So many eyes Stare at the night. Sometimes stars Are in their sight. Sometimes darkness Is all that's shared. For night Tells us different stories, While we view Night's different glories. Thank you, …
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Don Gardner
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2/14/24
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Clouds marched high
Above the trees,
In bold and
Silent stride.
Tree branches moved
Below the clouds
And tried to catch
My eye.
I kept watch
Of the clouds
As they …
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Don Gardner
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1/15/24
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The Rehoboth Conservation Commission submitted a Vernal Pool Protection Zone Bylaw article for the Annual Town Meeting this spring. On April 22 the Selectmen pulled the article from the Warrant. The …
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Robert Materne
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4/24/24
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Summer has come and we need to think of our pets.
Please try and keep your pets inside where it’s cool and have plenty of fresh cold water near them at all times if they have to be …
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7/5/22
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Shyly creeping Through the Ground. Has the Last snow Come around? This tiny thing With iron chin, Lets the fight For spring Begin. Don Gardner Seekonk
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Don Gardner
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2/12/23
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The Rehoboth Food Pantry has been part of the Rehoboth Community for decades. The Pantry provides confidential food and fuel assistance to any Rehoboth resident that finds themselves in need of …
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10/30/23
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"Mom-Prom" Event at Hillside Country Club Successful
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Our "Mom-Prom" event at Hillside Country Club on January 31st to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society proved very successful. Huge thanks to all involved including all who attended (or …
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2/5/15
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Back in The days A bell Brought Cows home. Back in The days Of the Gramophone. Stillness came With the Quick steps Of dusk. The family Earned rest. The family Earned trust. Don Gardner Seekonk
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8/12/22
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A group of concerned citizens would like your support in considering a proposal to establish a 25-foot wetland preservation zone in our Town bylaws. Creating a “Wetland Preservation Zone" (WPZ) …
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12/1/22
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The tide
Pond shrinks,
The Tide
Pond grows.
There's nothing
That the
Tide pond
Knows.
But still
It does
Keep time
With tides,
Lower this dock,
Then make
It …
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Don Gardner
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7/11/23
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I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some updates as I close out my final year as Superintendent of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District due to retirement:• Not too long …
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7/9/22
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375 Anniversary Parade
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My grandsons had the best time at the parade!
Nothing like a good ole lemonade stand and front row seats to catch that candy.
Thanks to everyone that made this special day
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10/8/18
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I'd likeTo discoverFamily storiesIn the clouds,Which have movedFar beyond me,Keeping themIn floating shrouds.I wishI could gatherFamily membersThroughout timeAnd listenTo their stories,Then tell …
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Don Gardner
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4/12/23
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While most editorials are about an issue and often a sign of discontent, I am moved to write a letter of praise. Ever since the new Rehoboth Highway Department Superintendent of Streets, Kevin Chace, …
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3/25/24
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Flakes fall So agile In the Cold. A slow waltz Silently unfolds. My breath Joins in. We move Along. Winter partners Without A song. Don Gardner Seekonk, MA
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Don Gardner
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1/18/23
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A vote will be held at the May 9 Town Meeting.If you drive around town these days, you can’t help but notice that the rural character of our town is rapidly changing. New developments are …
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3/15/23
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Last night, a female field hockey player for the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School girls’ field hockey team sustained significant facial and dental injuries when she was struck in the face by a …
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11/6/23
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My partner and I moved here in April of last year after falling in love with the area. We find the tranquil beauty of nature here to be inspiring and have enjoyed so much the opportunity to make new …
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1/22/24
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There's stories In the elderly,Who wonderHow they end,That can be toldIn part or wholeBy family And friends. May manyOf the former, Take the time To hear.May the latter Also,Be plentiful And near.Don …
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By Don Gardner
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5/14/22
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On Monday Evening, May 9th, we have the opportunity to vote to support the Wetlands Preservation Zone By-Law. This by-law will provide a 35 ft. zone of protection for wetland in Rehoboth and will …
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3/16/23
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When I returned to Rumford after years of living away, I discovered there existed a series of concerts in Rehoboth Massachusetts, sponsored by Arts in the Village. Liking a smaller venue, I explored …
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12/13/23
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Years ago in 1987 Dighton and Rehoboth joined in an agreement to form a regional K-12 school district. At that time it was a fair and equitable decision. Now however it is not. The Department of …
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6/13/22
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