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Raynham Select Board 01/20/2026
(Episode Description is AI generated and may be errors in accuracy)
A frigid night couldn’t slow a packed agenda that touched permits, public health, licensing, and real community needs. We opened with a straight look at overdue 2026 business permits and why enforcement exists to protect residents and support fair operators. From there, our opioid working group doubled down on prevention by distributing 600 youth-friendly vaping education books alongside a parent letter through local schools, while our town nurse delivered stroke prevention and bed bug sessions and kept blood pressure clinics rolling.
We also took a thoughtful detour into a hot municipal topic: public restaurant grading. Some nearby towns use letters, we use numbers, and we’re weighing transparency against fairness when violations get corrected fast. Expect research and data before decisions. Two public hearings followed—one for Shaw’s corporate officer changes and a new, experienced manager of record, and one for the Raynham IcePlex’s manager change. Both sailed through after clear conversations on ServeSafe Alcohol certifications and our zero-tolerance stance on serving minors. Compliance checks aren’t a threat; they’re a promise to families.
Between votes, we kept the community pulse strong: kennel and barn inspections on schedule, approvals for multiple tag day fundraisers, and a joint meeting set for the regional school district’s preliminary FY27 budget. We thanked DPW for long storm shifts that kept roads safe. We welcomed Old Colony Habitat for Humanity to town, shared food access information for residents, and highlighted affordable senior meals with signup details. Transparency got a meaningful nod as our town administrator earned praise for delivering comprehensive public records quickly and cleanly.
If you care about how local choices keep your family safe, your food secure, and your streets working, this one’s worth a listen. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with your take: should we adopt public restaurant grading, and if so, how do we get it right?
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https://www.raynhaminfo.com/
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A frigid night couldn’t slow a packed agenda that touched permits, public health, licensing, and real community needs. We opened with a straight look at overdue 2026 business permits and why enforcement exists to protect residents and support fair operators. From there, our opioid working group doubled down on prevention by distributing 600 youth-friendly vaping education books alongside a parent letter through local schools, while our town nurse delivered stroke prevention and bed bug sessions and kept blood pressure clinics rolling.
We also took a thoughtful detour into a hot municipal topic: public restaurant grading. Some nearby towns use letters, we use numbers, and we’re weighing transparency against fairness when violations get corrected fast. Expect research and data before decisions. Two public hearings followed—one for Shaw’s corporate officer changes and a new, experienced manager of record, and one for the Raynham IcePlex’s manager change. Both sailed through after clear conversations on ServeSafe Alcohol certifications and our zero-tolerance stance on serving minors. Compliance checks aren’t a threat; they’re a promise to families.
Between votes, we kept the community pulse strong: kennel and barn inspections on schedule, approvals for multiple tag day fundraisers, and a joint meeting set for the regional school district’s preliminary FY27 budget. We thanked DPW for long storm shifts that kept roads safe. We welcomed Old Colony Habitat for Humanity to town, shared food access information for residents, and highlighted affordable senior meals with signup details. Transparency got a meaningful nod as our town administrator earned praise for delivering comprehensive public records quickly and cleanly.
If you care about how local choices keep your family safe, your food secure, and your streets working, this one’s worth a listen. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review with your take: should we adopt public restaurant grading, and if so, how do we get it right?
Support the show
https://www.raynhaminfo.com/
Copyright RAYCAM INC. 2025