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Raynham Select Board 01/13/2026
(Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy)
Big decisions rarely arrive with fanfare, but this meeting delivers a clear look at how Raynham moves forward. We start with a sobering milestone—record fire calls and a 38% rise since 2019—paired with the joy of Secret Santa reaching 158 kids. From there, the highway team unpacks winter response, permits, and the slow, necessary work that keeps bridges, culverts, and roads safe. Community spirit takes center stage with a Recognition Award for Senior Center director Erin Madeiris, whose programs and monthly meals are lifting seniors and strengthening ties.
We also navigate a careful, public debate on the police chief’s three‑year contract extension. You’ll hear why the board secured leadership continuity, how union-aligned raises and merit pay were structured, and why one member abstained on fiscal principle while affirming support for the chief. On the capital front, we detail change orders, estimates, and a realistic timeline for the Public Safety Building, including temporary relocations to keep services running without interruption.
Practical choices round out the night: exempting Raynham nonprofits from town alcohol license fees, green lighting the Rodman Ride contingent on safety approvals, and drafting a letter urging the state gaming commission to honor legislation enabling a sports-betting license at Raynham Park. We approve hires for the children’s librarian and a part-time assistant, acknowledge a $68,000 school earmark for safety and tech upgrades, and address retiree health card delays with a push for clearer communication. We even tackle the latest development buzz at the Party City site, with a pre‑submission for a Chick‑fil‑A indicating real momentum.
If you care about how community, safety, and budgets fit together, this conversation lays it out with clarity and heart. Subscribe, share with a neighbor, and leave a quick review—what decision mattered most to you?
Support the show
https://www.raynhaminfo.com/
Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025
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Big decisions rarely arrive with fanfare, but this meeting delivers a clear look at how Raynham moves forward. We start with a sobering milestone—record fire calls and a 38% rise since 2019—paired with the joy of Secret Santa reaching 158 kids. From there, the highway team unpacks winter response, permits, and the slow, necessary work that keeps bridges, culverts, and roads safe. Community spirit takes center stage with a Recognition Award for Senior Center director Erin Madeiris, whose programs and monthly meals are lifting seniors and strengthening ties.
We also navigate a careful, public debate on the police chief’s three‑year contract extension. You’ll hear why the board secured leadership continuity, how union-aligned raises and merit pay were structured, and why one member abstained on fiscal principle while affirming support for the chief. On the capital front, we detail change orders, estimates, and a realistic timeline for the Public Safety Building, including temporary relocations to keep services running without interruption.
Practical choices round out the night: exempting Raynham nonprofits from town alcohol license fees, green lighting the Rodman Ride contingent on safety approvals, and drafting a letter urging the state gaming commission to honor legislation enabling a sports-betting license at Raynham Park. We approve hires for the children’s librarian and a part-time assistant, acknowledge a $68,000 school earmark for safety and tech upgrades, and address retiree health card delays with a push for clearer communication. We even tackle the latest development buzz at the Party City site, with a pre‑submission for a Chick‑fil‑A indicating real momentum.
If you care about how community, safety, and budgets fit together, this conversation lays it out with clarity and heart. Subscribe, share with a neighbor, and leave a quick review—what decision mattered most to you?
Support the show
https://www.raynhaminfo.com/
Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025