2024 is almost over!  December is a great time to review and reset your goals and finances for 2025.  I am including some major areas to be thinking about. Goals .  This is a …

The Boston Globe has another feature about people leaving Massachusetts (from Nov. 25).  The people interviewed are all from Boston, so it’s a bit one-sided. Also, most college students …

My name is Tom Lopatosky. I'm the President of LOPCO Contracting ( www.LopcoContracting.com ) and I'm honored to have the opportunity to talk to you about home improvement on a monthly basis. I love …

Do we Understand Our thanks? Given short, Or in great length? Given true, Or as to get? Knowing which Is counterfeit. Don Gardner Seekonk

What a year for acorns! The squirrels must be happy. Both the acorns and the leaves have been falling like rain, though the rain hasn’t been falling as of this writing. It’s easy to slip …

The moon Lit a path Across the lake. There were No curves. There were No gates. The path Followed some boys On the Far shore. Never behind. Never before. Don Gardner Seekonk

Each school year, one of the more stressful times for my child is during MCAS testing. This is the longest and most intensive standardized test that students currently take. Throughout the school …

  Autumn means it’s time to peep at colorful leaves and pick apples, whether actually from the tree or from a fruit stand or farm. This year Leominster MA is celebrating the 250 th …

The topic of insurance is quite expansive.  This article covers some of the basic considerations and strategies. Life Insurance: There are two key questions to address with life …

Colonel Silvester Richmond was a noted early Dighton settler, active in matters both military and domestic, yet his most enduring contribution to the town of Dighton is his name on the high hill that …

The topic of estate planning is expansive.  I am going to cover some of the basic documents and considerations.  Please note that I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice …

Crickets raid The silence Of the night. A cheering throng. Everything's alright . Soon frost Will take Their songs away. Soon frost will Make the Silence reign. Don Gardner Seekonk

The feisty little hummingbirds fighting over the backyard feeder are a reminder that the seasons are about to change. I’m always a bit sad to see the little birds go on their great migration. …

I've seen flowers. Hopefully You have too. Fragile to The touch. Powerful to view. Each flower's Dignity Uniquely stands. Granpa gave grandma Pansies, Then asked To hold her hand. Don Gardner Seekonk

Well, this is ironic. After I wrote last month about my dismay at all the trees being chopped down at the former Camp Buxton down the street, Mother Nature did some tree removal of her own. On a very …

The universe of investing is quite expansive.  Managed accounts are typically utilized when a financial professional is helping you select your investments.  These accounts can be …

My name is John O’Donnell. I have lived in Rehoboth for 26 years. My wife & I love the town. On June 10th, my wife was spammed on our computer, merely by calling a phone number, that popped …

The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $30,000 annually.  Boston College tuition is more than $80,000 annually!  It can be overwhelming to think about this, and quite …

Transitioning Into Retirement Transitioning into retirement can be exciting and daunting.  Many retirees work with a professional financial advisor to navigate the multiple life changes. …

A steady breeze In summer. Tree branches Moved about, To wave leaves Much bigger, Than when They were Just sprouts. There was A sense of pride. There was A sense of show. Just like In the fall, When …

We spent the first few beautiful days in June having to listen to heavy machinery ripping up the trees in nearby Camp Buxton, the former Boy Scout camp down the street that is now being leased and …

Hello from the Rehoboth Food Pantry! As we transition into summer, the food pantry is facing significant challenges moving into the summer and fall. The Rehoboth Food Pantry has been part of the …

Acclaimed novelist Amy Tan has branched out (pardon the pun) in a new direction with “The Backyard Bird Chronicles” and has been making the rounds talking about her book. This non-fiction …

On behalf of the Rehoboth Garden Club, I would like to thank everyone who made our recent Plant Sale Fundraiser such an overwhelming success. At 9 AM on May 4th, the Miller Pavilion at Francis Farm …

The Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in our 2024 Roadside Cleanup. Our community volunteers are a critical component to make the clean up successful. …