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  1. 1D AGO

    Board of Appeals 11/19/2025

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) A barn, a narrow road, and the line between personal use and public impact. We open with a detailed proposal for a 60-by-40 barn on a 7.6-acre residential lot, built to house an RV and boats. Setbacks and coverage are in order, but neighbors worry about traffic and safety on a tight, evolving street. We walk through the concerns and vote to approve with a clean, enforceable safeguard: recreational storage only, no business activity. It’s a clear example of zoning tied to use, not speculation. Then the room shifts. An appeal challenges a neighbor’s 20-foot camera poles pointed toward a home and driveway, a fence with angled barbed-wire brackets reaching roughly seven feet to the highest point, and cargo containers placed alongside the property line. We hear video evidence, bylaw citations, and a rebuttal grounded in right-to-farm protections. It’s a tangle of privacy, nuisance, and agricultural needs—plus the realities of modern surveillance hardware. Where does our jurisdiction start and stop? We chart a middle course and focus on what we can regulate. Poles on both properties must come down to 12 feet in accordance with height rules. Any lights on those poles must be shielded so they don’t spill onto abutting property. Cameras may not face neighboring dwellings. The barbed-wire extension brackets must be removed to comply with a six-foot fence limit. And since the cargo containers function as semi-permanent structures, they must be painted a dark green and screened from street view to reduce visual impact while preserving farm operations. We also remind neighbors of the role police and the building inspector play in speed enforcement and potential violations. If you care about property rights, neighborhood character, and how local boards balance competing truths in real time, this hearing is a masterclass in practical governance. Listen for the conditions, the limits of jurisdiction, and the compromises that make life together possible. If you find value here, follow the show, share this episode with a neighbor, and leave a quick review to help others discover it. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

    1h 57m

  2. 1D AGO

    Conservation Commission 11/19/2025

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) Permitting near water isn’t just paperwork; it’s where engineering, ecology, and neighborhood life meet. We take you inside a fast-moving conservation meeting where bridges, trail links, and new homes are shaped by field walks, agency feedback, and the unglamorous details that keep wetlands working. We start with quick votes on past hearings and shift into the big lift: a culvert replacement at Pine Street over Bassett Brook. Stakes are in, Marine Fisheries has weighed in, and construction is queued for dry conditions to minimize turbidity and habitat disruption. We unpack phasing, dewatering contingencies, and a key condition—if the Army Corps or engineers change the design, the team comes back to the table. That simple loop protects the brook and keeps the approval aligned with real-world constraints. Next, we review a Riverwalk minor modification where limits of work are redrawn to pull development back from resource areas. You’ll hear how slope tweaks and retaining walls reduce buffer impacts, and why a gentle, stone-dust path to a kayak access can open the river to people without inviting erosion. We hold the vote to allow a site walk, because decisions should rest on ground truth, not just color lines on a plan. We also open two single-family filings on Cypress Way and double down on the 25‑foot no‑touch zone. Permanent placards, selective post‑and‑rail segments, and clear erosion controls set a boundary that lasts longer than a season. We touch on deed references and certificates of compliance, so protections follow the property, not just the current owner. Finally, we tidy up our process by renaming a confusing “consultant review fee” to “bylaw review fee,” making the town’s software, accounting, and regulations sing from the same sheet. If you care about clean streams, flood resilience, and building the right projects the right way, this walkthrough offers a candid look at how local conservation actually works—fast where it can be, careful where it must be, always anchored in the field. Subscribe, share this episode with a neighbor who loves local trails, and leave a review to help more people discover how small decisions protect big waters. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

    40 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Parks and Recreation 02/03/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) Fields booked, tempers cooled, and a daycare room waiting for a green light: this meeting pulls back the curtain on how a small town keeps recreation running when the calendar is packed and patience is thin. We share how storm repairs on a rental property rippled through budgets, why a long-awaited daycare expansion is stalled at the state level, and how we’re threading together requests from school softball, girls and boys lacrosse, horse shows, and a youth club baseball program without tearing up our lawns or burning out volunteers. We walk through decisions that matter to families right now: predictable field fees, clear schedules, and guardrails that protect shared spaces. The Merrill School Fun Run returns with simple safeguards to save the turf. We also face the hardest problem in youth sports—adult behavior. After parents confronted a referee, we restate our code of conduct, set firm boundaries, and focus on modeling respect so kids can learn the game the right way. That standard isn’t about punishment; it’s about keeping officials, coaches, and players safe so the season can thrive. Beyond the sidelines, the state’s agricultural review praises our care of the land while flagging encroachments tied to a prior land swap. We outline next steps to clarify boundaries and prevent further creep. Training and readiness stay front and center: an umpires class settles into our meeting room, staff heads to the statewide conference to bring back new ideas, February Vacation Club has openings, and summer plans are already rolling with trips to Water Wizz, Battlegrounds, and the local theater. We close by celebrating an Eagle Scout whose forest project reminds us why this work matters: community grows when people step up. If you value fair play, clear schedules, and healthy fields, tune in and share this with a neighbor. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s the one improvement you want to see this season? Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

    18 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Conservation Commission 02/04/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) A forgotten permit from 1992 nearly derailed a land sale—until we unraveled the paperwork and issued a long-overdue certificate of compliance. From there, we dug into the mechanics of jurisdiction at Zero Commerce Way, where the simple choice of a curb cut location determines whether a project falls under the Wetlands Protection Act. Clear siting, solid records, and a precise reading of the map spared the applicant a lengthy filing and kept the path to construction smooth. We then walked through a homeowner’s plan at 70 Warren Street West: remove a slice of the existing house and driveway, add a 26 by 30 addition plus a 10 by 10 deck, all within the 100-foot buffer around bordering vegetated wetlands. The site is flat, landscaped, and outside flood zones and habitat layers, so the focus turned to doing it right: silt socks at the limit of work and a permanent, visible boundary at the 25-foot no-disturb line. Whether you prefer posts with plaques or a split-rail fence, the goal is the same—make the protection line unmistakable and durable so future yard work doesn’t creep into sensitive areas. We continued the hearing pending a DEP file number and updated plans showing those markers, keeping the process tight and predictable. Along the way, we kept 90 Spruce Street moving with a courtesy continuance under the 21-day clock and flagged a MassDOT Environmental Notification Form for the South Street bridge in Taunton, a reminder that statewide reviews often surface before local permits. If you’re planning work near wetlands, this conversation is a practical guide: verify your parcel’s permit history, design to avoid unnecessary jurisdiction, and commit to visible buffer boundaries that last. Subscribe for more on how to build well within the rules, share this with a neighbor planning a project, and leave a review with your best tip for staying compliant without slowing down. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

    25 min

  5. 2D AGO

    Council On Aging 02/03/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) A routine meeting turned into a masterclass in community resilience. We open with the essentials—budget approved, February newsletters slowed by snow but quickly shared online and in print—then move straight into the pressure points: fuel assistance delays stretching back to October and a tax season so packed that towns around us are full. We added a third volunteer preparer and crossed 120 appointments, giving older residents a much-needed path through forms, credits, and deadlines without extra stress or cost. Legal preparation took a meaningful step forward with a free estate planning clinic offering simple wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies through income-based services. On the lighter side, a Cultural Council grant brings live Irish music to a St. Patrick’s lunch, proving that small grants can create big moments of connection. We also share why the Friends of the COA needs fresh board members to unlock funds for programs, and how one invite to a neighbor can restart a group that supports everything from socials to wellness events. March brings two timely pilots: a men’s-only exercise class designed to lower social barriers, and a three-week caregiver support series developed with the Alzheimer’s Association to offer resources, strategies, and community to spouses and adult children. We line up practical presentations on property tax exemptions, the Homestead Act, and the tax workoff program, because keeping people housed and financially steady is core to aging well at home. Then the unexpected—an outdoor spigot line bursts, flooding a closet. Firefighters shut water, plumbers add a critical valve, contractors dry out walls, and staff move fast to salvage supplies and reset the kitchen. We shift a lunch by a week, keep programs running, and work through the insurance deductible decision with the town. It’s a real look at how a small team and a responsive community keep a senior center open and useful when the plan goes sideways. If this kind of practical, people-first work matters to you, listen and share your take. Subscribe for updates, send this to a neighbor who could use these services, and leave a review with one idea you want us to tackle next. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

    34 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Raynham Select Board 01/27/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) Growth is everywhere you look: homes selling as they’re framed, storefronts filling in, and a likely Chick-fil-A set to replace the old Party City with a smaller, high-capacity design. We break down the building department’s year-end numbers and what they signal for Raynham’s future, then dig into the policy backbone behind it all—how streamlined ADU rules can add gentle density while still protecting safety and transparency for first responders. We also shine a light on the library, where the data tells a surprising story: print books still rule. The team is delivering big programming on lean resources, from therapy-dog reading sessions and science shows to caregiver workshops and even a collectibles appraisal day. At the same time, the director lays out the quiet cost of deferred maintenance and why a dedicated facilities function could save money and stress. Volunteers, grants, and home delivery are stretching impact, but the building still needs hands. Civic moments matter too. We honor 16-year-old Tia LaBrecque for winning gold with the U.S. Women’s Deaf National Soccer Team, advance committee appointments under a new policy, and adopt a planning board associate member framework. On the fiscal front, repeated storms push snow-and-ice spending into a state-allowed deficit, and we talk candidly about the regional school budget: a $109 million plan that restores a handful of teaching positions after steep cuts, balances rising fixed costs, and sets a timeline of hearings and votes. With state aid in flux, we’re leaning into incremental rebuilding and clear communication. Want the full picture without the jargon? Press play for a grounded look at housing, business, libraries, schools, and the everyday services that make a town work. If you find this useful, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share it with a neighbor who cares about where Raynham is heading. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 25

    Conservation Commission 01/21/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) The gavel drops on a winter agenda that quietly packs a masterclass in practical conservation. We walk through a ranch home at 35 Cypress Way with a planned pool near a mapped wetland and show how one smart choice—a cartridge filter or a backwash recharge detail—can protect water quality for years. Add a post-and-rail fence at the 25-foot no-touch line with clear placards, and you’ve got a boundary that survives beyond the build and keeps mowers, fill, and future “improvements” out of sensitive ground. From there, we move down Spruce Street and keep the guardrails consistent. Lot 10 earns a clean approval outside the 100-foot buffer, with the crucial reminder that any work between 50 and 100 feet comes back to the commission. Lot 11 hits pause when a limit-of-work drifts inside 50 feet—so we continue it to fix the plan, not the policy. Lot 12 gets a green light by respecting the 50-foot line from the start. Along the way we talk erosion control at the no-touch boundary, the subtle role of soils and micro-ridges in defining wetlands, and why visible markers matter when topography doesn’t tell the whole story. We close by looking ahead to a Chick-fil-A redevelopment within the 200-foot riverfront area. That triggers a deeper dive on RDA vs NOI, when stormwater calculations are needed, and how early coordination avoids late-stage surprises. If you’re a builder, homeowner, or planner navigating Massachusetts wetlands and riverfront rules, this is a clear, candid walkthrough of what earns approvals, what prompts continuances, and how to design once instead of revising twice. Subscribe, share with your project team, and leave a review to tell us what topic you want unpacked next. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

    34 min

  8. JAN 25

    Planning Board 01/15/2026

    (Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy) Paved too hot, missing easements, and a punch list that won’t die—this meeting dives into the real-world friction between subdivision completion and town acceptance. We walk through the history of Admiral Circle, why the highway superintendent wants milling and an overlay in some areas, and how a targeted field review could save thousands if only a section fails. The bigger headache is legal: sewer easements that were never properly conveyed and open space without an HOA. We lay out a practical roadmap—fund the review account, coordinate with every department, verify as-builts, and record easements—so acceptance isn’t derailed at Town Meeting. Then the room shifts to a focused public hearing: formalizing a third lot off a long-standing private drive at Gallagher Place. Rather than an ANR, we run a definitive process to attach enforceable conditions. We break down who owns the driveway, who has rights, and how to lock in fair cost-sharing without forming a full HOA. The solution: a recorded road maintenance agreement that updates the split from 50-50 to one-third each, plus paving to 18 feet with gravel shoulders for runoff and safer access. We cover drainage concerns, mailbox logistics, and utilities, and we vote to approve with clear, recorded conditions that bind future owners. If you’re a developer navigating subdivision acceptance or a homeowner on a private road, this is a playbook in plain sight: get your easements in order, engage the departments early, and use the definitive process to write future-proof conditions. Subscribe for more transparent, nuts-and-bolts planning sessions, share this with a neighbor who cares about roads and rules, and leave a review to tell us what you want covered next. Support the show https://www.raynhaminfo.com/ Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025

    1h 46m
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    Raynham
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
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