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A packed night at Veterans Memorial Town Hall shows how small-town decisions carry real weight. We start with the numbers: Raynham’s police handled 2,661 calls in December and more than 28,000 calls across the year, a 13% jump from 2024. Compliance checks brought zero violations, the Santa ride and toy drive highlighted community spirit, and the board thanked officers who show up during the hardest shifts of the year. From there, we focus on process and accountability: reappointing constables, pausing public hearings due to a notice timing mismatch, and insisting that new managers appear in person before any vote is taken.

Staffing and policy take center stage as we approve hiring a part-time dispatcher to keep 911 coverage strong and adopt a clear vacancy policy for appointed boards and committees. We unpack a draft that defines how an associate planning board member will be chosen, laying out a joint review and vote with the planning board. Infrastructure gets a sober update: a change order for the Pine Street culvert over Bassett Brook, reflecting expanded engineering needs on a complex project. We also renew an amusement device license, contingent on building and fire inspections, reinforcing basic safeguards.

Then we widen the lens. The administrator outlines budget and grant season, while the board looks ahead to a policy that exempts nonprofits from licensing fees, honoring longstanding practice. Raynham Park’s temporary closure raises stakes for local jobs and revenue, and we propose a letter to the state gaming commission and legislative delegation about a still-unrealized sports betting license that was supported by law four years ago. Community pride shines through with big thanks to the Crimson and Maple Street holiday lights effort and the Lions Club’s volunteer repairs—plus shoutouts to supporters who made the work possible.

Resident voices drive the final stretch. A letter about Route 138’s rough condition and failing tennis courts prompts action with state leaders and parks and recreation. Retiree health insurance concerns are addressed head-on: premiums drove a shift back to Blue Cross through the regional health group, cards are delayed, and we share a direct contact to access temporary coverage codes. It’s a candid look at how we course-correct, communicate, and keep services moving. Subscribe, share with a neighbor, and leave a review to help more residents stay informed about the choices that shape daily life in Raynham.

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