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  1. 3d ago

    Council On Aging 09/01/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) Your town’s senior services don’t run on good intentions, they run on budgets, buildings that work, and a steady stream of practical help. We open with the treasurer’s report and a plain-English breakdown of what happens when money is left over at the end of the year, including how it moves into “free cash” and why that usually matters most for one-time needs instead of ongoing spending. From there, we get into the real-world facilities challenge: keeping a senior center safe and comfortable through a heat wave while planning smart HVAC upgrades. We share how the select board and fire department stepped in, what’s already been replaced, what repairs are next, and how a phased air conditioning replacement plan reduces risk for residents who depend on the building day to day. We also map out a full season of Council on Aging services and community programs, including the SAVE program for senior property tax relief, Medicare open enrollment plan reviews, fuel assistance applications, and an on-site flu clinic with high-dose and standard shots. We highlight education that protects older adults and families too, from elder law basics like health care proxies and power of attorney to fraud and scam awareness aimed at preventing financial abuse. Finally, we hear an update from the Friends of the Council on Aging as the group rebuilds fundraising and outreach, sets goals like purchasing a refrigerator, and invites new volunteers ahead of Community Day and the senior center open house. If you care about aging services, local government, or simply helping neighbors stay well, subscribe, share this with someone in your town, and leave a quick review so more people can find these resources. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

  2. 3d ago

    Conservation Commission 10/07/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) A single vote can look simple on paper, but it usually sits on top of process, law, and practical tradeoffs. We open the October 7, 2026 Raynham Conservation Commission meeting with the formal public notice and recording reminder, then move straight into action on an enforcement order tied to 1736 Broadway. After a follow-up inspection and a request from the applicant’s attorney, we vote to continue the matter to the November 18 meeting, keeping the record clean and the next step clear.  From there, we handle the work that keeps local government honest and functional: approving prior meeting minutes, acknowledging bills that need signatures, and sharing a quick site visit update at 75 Chase Road where a homeowner asks about yard work and what they may need to file before moving forward near regulated areas. If you care about wetlands protection, neighborhood impacts, and how boards make decisions in real time, these “small” items are the backbone.  The biggest conversation centers on conservation consulting and engineering services. With guidance from the town administrator, we talk through Massachusetts requirements for written contracts over $10,000, why procurement is encouraged, and why engineering-related services can offer flexibility. We weigh continuity and performance, then vote to pursue a contract with the current engineer at the proposed hourly rate, while noting the need to coordinate with the provider and secure select board approval. Subscribe for more local decision-making you can actually follow, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with your take: when should a town prioritize procurement, and when should it prioritize speed and trusted expertise? Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

  3. 3d ago

    Council On Aging 07/07/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) The real story of a senior center is rarely on the calendar. It is in the budget lines, the building systems that fail at the worst time, and the steady choices a Council on Aging board makes so older adults can walk in and feel comfortable, safe, and included. We start with nuts-and-bolts operations: closing out the year-end budget, confirming remaining funds, and digging into an HVAC and air conditioning problem where the fix needs to be durable, properly quoted, and handled through the procurement process even when the “lowest bid” rule complicates quality. From there, we move into what those dollars support: community meals, music, and programs that blend fun with real protection. We talk Medicare education that helps people compare Medicare Supplement plans and Medicare Advantage plans, elder law guidance on health care proxies, scam prevention support from the district attorney’s office, and timely public health updates on ticks and mosquitoes. We also preview what is coming next, including farmers market coupons for income-eligible residents 60+, the annual firefighter cookout with entertainment, and a stroke warning signs presentation. We also tackle the behind-the-scenes coordination that keeps services strong: day trip vendor issues and refund logistics, the SAVE volunteer tax work-off program and where hours can count, accessibility grant plans for push-button doors, and a rebooted Friends group building fundraising momentum. Finally, we highlight community day details, an invitation to serve as a COA representative on a partner board, and a thoughtful discussion about shared-space cleanup expectations so staff and volunteers are not left carrying the load alone.  Subscribe for more local leadership conversations, share this with someone who cares about aging well in community, and leave a review with the program or issue you want us to take on next. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

  4. 3d ago

    Council On Aging 10/06/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) Heating costs are up, Medicare letters are landing in mailboxes, and the calendar is filling fast which means the behind-the-scenes work of a Council on Aging matters more than ever. We sit down for a real, practical board meeting that shows how a senior center runs, what gets funded, and how decisions turn into services people actually use. We start with a detailed budget and spending update, translating line items like electricity, heating, cleaning, trash, office supplies, and equipment into the everyday reality of keeping the building welcoming and functional. From there we move into fuel assistance renewals, what the early-season funding outlook looks like, and the key dates to watch for approvals and deliveries as winter approaches. Next, we dig into Medicare open enrollment with an emphasis on plan change notices and the role of SHINE counseling appointments, especially as Medicare Advantage plans shift. Then we lighten things up with community connection: a Rainham Community Day recap, a sold-out Newport Mansions trip, upcoming lunches and a comedy program, and Coffee With A Cop where neighbors can ask questions in a low-pressure setting. We also talk about volunteer help for breakfasts and lunches, upcoming crafts and donation needs, and a thoughtful debate on whether senior centers should allow non-residents. If you care about aging services, community programs for older adults, and practical guidance on benefits like fuel assistance and Medicare, this one is packed with real-world takeaways. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review, what topic should we tackle next? Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

  5. 3d ago

    Parks and Recreation 07/07/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) A muddy gate entrance that turns into a mini moat every time it rains. A tennis court that’s cracking after 30-plus years. And a bold plan to bring pickleball into the mix without starting a turf war with tennis players. We walk through the real decisions a local parks and recreation commission has to make, from fast agenda votes to slow, expensive infrastructure choices that affect families every day. We share how the summer program is going so far, including weather challenges, staff effort, capacity limits, and why the wait list matters when demand keeps climbing. Then we dig into the Burke soccer field access issue and why the “obvious fix” isn’t so obvious: drainage has to be handled carefully, permanent materials can trigger constraints, and moving water away from one spot can easily create a worse problem on the playable field. The biggest forward-looking piece is the tennis court renovation proposal: one tennis court plus two pickleball courts, potential parking lot improvements, and an early estimate that could land around $300,000 once engineering and demolition are included. We also approve seasonal use permits, clarify insurance and field rental fees, and talk candidly about highway staffing shortages, trail cutting responsibilities, and the weird reality of irrigation zones failing at the worst time. Wrap it up with our summer concert plans, rain location pivots, and food truck nights. If you care about community sports facilities, park maintenance, pickleball growth, and how public recreation actually gets funded, hit subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a quick review with what you want fixed first. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

  6. 3d ago

    Parks and Recreation 10/06/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) A single agenda item can reveal what a town is really made of. We start with a request from Raynham Giants cheerleading to place a memorial megaphone for Emily Wilbur on the announcer’s booth at Benton Court Memorial Field, alongside existing memorials. Hearing Emily’s story of coaching through a devastating osteosarcoma diagnosis puts the room in a different frame of mind, and we talk through how to do the tribute the right way while coordinating with the right boards and the schools.  Then we shift into the day-to-day reality of parks and recreation management: capital planning headed toward town meeting, timelines, and the uncertainty of what funding will actually be available. We also share a childcare program update, including licensing renewal steps, staffing changes, and how we support the staff who keep things steady when a team is stretched thin.  From there, we look ahead to fall programming and logistics, including Trunk or Treat planning and what it takes to host an event that can bring hundreds of kids through in one night. We also dig into a big operational question for local government: how we go paperless responsibly. Tablets, cloud storage, servers, e-signatures, Microsoft licensing, record retention, and backups all come up because modernizing public records is about trust as much as technology. We wrap with commissioner updates on gardens, fields, horse shows, and what a regional animal control change means for town facilities going forward.  If you care about youth sports, municipal recreation, community events, and practical local government decisions, subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

  7. 3d ago

    Raynham Select Board 10/06/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) A quiet town can still face loud problems and this meeting makes that impossible to ignore. We start with the basics of local government, then quickly move into what residents most want answered: how are fire and police services holding up, what happened this month, and what does leadership do when the stakes are high? We hear a clear September snapshot from the fire department, including staffing strain from injury leave, call totals across fire, medical, and inspections, and a sobering note on a fatal pedestrian accident. The police report follows with calls for service, 911 volume, citations, arrests, and a central dispatch update, then dives into major incidents: an FBI tip tied to an alleged school threat made through an online gaming platform, a fraud case involving gold bars and Bitcoin, a serious domestic violence arrest, and a gunshots response at a local apartment complex. The message is consistent and direct: threats get taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. From there, we shift into town operations and policy: employment agreements, a data center bylaw headed toward a planning board public hearing, and a one-day alcohol license approval. The town administrator shares big-picture progress on a Paramount Drive shared use path grant through the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund, plus a new regional animal control services agreement. We close with community celebration highlights and an essential election update from the town clerk, including vote-by-mail timelines and a crucial heads-up that voters will receive two ballots, not duplicates. Subscribe for more real-world municipal governance, share this with a neighbor who cares about local safety and voting, and leave a review with the question you want answered at the next meeting. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

  8. 3d ago

    Sewer Commission 06/11/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) A sewer system is easy to ignore until something goes wrong, so we’re pulling back the curtain on what “keeping it running” actually looks like at the local level. We start with the nuts and bolts: new connections to the collection system, clearing storm-fallen trees from easements, and small but important upkeep that prevents bigger headaches later. We also talk through practical neighbor concerns, like screening a pump station from view while new trees mature.  From there we get into the gritty maintenance work that protects reliability: wet well cleanouts across nearly every station, float checks, grease and rag removal, and the kind of coordinated field effort that keeps alarms and overflows from becoming emergencies. We also unpack a modern operations challenge, phantom failure alarms on a newly upgraded pump control PLC. The pumps are running, but the system says otherwise, so we trace how wiring cleanup, programming fixes, and even power glitches can affect critical infrastructure.  On the finance and planning side, we review quarterly wastewater treatment bills, discuss encumbering funds for the next invoice, and flag upcoming paving and development that require close coordination on manholes and road cuts. The meeting closes with a heartfelt retirement sendoff, then a public, formal welcome for our new superintendent including contract terms, followed by a vote to transfer funds to cover retirement-related payroll costs. If you care about municipal infrastructure, public meetings, and how decisions get made, listen, then subscribe, share with a neighbor, and leave a review with your biggest question for a future meeting. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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