April 18, 2024
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Your interview was an enormous success. The hiring manager thought you were intelligent and funny, plus your skills and experience checked every box—and then some. All there is to do now is sit … more
In this summer of drought, I’ve found a way to make it rain. Leave town. While vacationing in Maine in late August, I checked out the Boston Globe’s website to see this headline: … more
During the 1950s, the Rehoboth Teachers’ Club held fundraisers for purchasing school supplies and equipment. A play, “Tish” by Alice Chadwicke, was presented in the new Palmer River … more
Seekonk needs to stop and refocus on Town Employees. When you take the time to think about “essential” services. What is the first to spring to mind? Mine is Public Safety. Our world has … more
On August 26, 2021, we lost one of the most important people the Town of Seekonk will ever know. Beverly Hart was a schoolteacher, a wife, a mom, and a grandmother to her family but she was also a … more
I talk to a lot of well-meaning parents out there who have a hard time knowing how to best prepare their kids for college. They don’t want to annoyingly overload them with life advice (cue the … more
More than $5100 was raised during the East Providence Athletic Club’s 25th Annual John Chalmers Charity Golf Tournament. The July event was held at Triggs Memorial Golf Course, Providence, and … more
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 more
This is in response to "The Beacon Installed at Seekonk Intersection". Is this a joke? Do the Seekonk Board of Selectmen members seriously believe this is a way to deter accidents or speeding over … more
Back-to-school season: Whether you and your family have been looking forward to it or dreading it for weeks, it’s officially here. And let’s just say back-to-school shopping will be … more
August 13 is apparently National Garage Sale Day. I don’t know who invented it, but more power to them. We live in modern times though, and selling your unwanted stuff online can be way more … more
(Family Features) When thinking about back-to-school season, most people naturally think of academics. However, it’s just as important to focus on social and emotional skills. Children of … more
(Family Features) Heading back to the classroom is a big change following a summer of fun in the sun. Some kids eagerly embrace the idea of once again being surrounded by friends and thrive on the … more
(Family Features) Throughout the pandemic, teachers have gone above and beyond for their students, becoming not just educators, but also counselors, role models and friends to their students by … more
When is a day at the beach not exactly a day at the beach? Sharks! Stinging jellyfish! Rip currents!  Horseneck Beach has been closed temporarily for all these in recent weeks. I wasn’t … more
Hello!  Looking Back… is a new series that will provide readers with some insight as to what was going on in the Town of Rehoboth from a couple of centuries ago to last month. The August … more
1) What was the biggest challenge (or challenges) you faced during your time as Superintendent of D-R? • Building a budget that created opportunities for our students while balancing the … more
In 2019, the Town of Rehoboth rejected an FY20 assessment presented by the DR School Committee at three separate Town meetings. With the School Committee and Administration unable to develop a budget … more
My son and I had the privilege during the fall of 2021 to attend the Seekonk Citizens Police Academy (held for the first time in over 20 years). The classes met weekly over the course of twelve … more
With skyrocketing prices everywhere you turn these days, it’s more important than ever to take control of your money by making and sticking to a monthly budget. And I’m a big believer … more
I would like to correct some miss information that has been put out there. In parentheses are quotes from our regional agreement (July 1, 1987). “ The agreement entered into pursuant to CHAPTER … more
The old woodpile Sleeps through Summer. It could Charge rent To mice And chipmunks. It waits For a woodstove To end Future plans. It does Not know The farmer Has gone. Don Gardner Seekonk, MA more
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 … more
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 … more
"Start with what's necessary. Then start working on the possible. And suddenly, you're doing what was impossible." –St. Francis Assisi In the past three years, the only constant was … more
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