Raynham Select Board 03/24/2026

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31.8 inches of snow will test any town, and we walk through what it actually takes to keep roads open, sidewalks passable, and public safety moving when the drifts won’t stop. We hear how the highway team shifted from pure survival mode to widening roads, scraping hard pack, coordinating with police and fire, and then turning immediately to potholes, storm cleanup, and the spring project list. If you care about snow operations, DPW planning, and how Massachusetts towns recover after a major winter event, there’s a lot here to learn.

We also zoom in on public health at the local level. The Board of Health report covers routine prevention work like trainings, a blood pressure clinic, and a planned update to well regulations with better detail for irrigation wells. We talk through a rise in housing complaints involving trash, mold, and pests, and how inspection work intersects with day-to-day life for residents. You’ll also hear about new educational “little free libraries” aimed at helping families talk with kids about vaping and other addictive drugs, plus a seasonal animal control reminder as kitten season ramps up.

Finally, we move through the nuts and bolts of a select board agenda: scheduling hearings for license changes, approving community requests, sharing hazardous waste collection and paint collection dates, and taking a key step toward a culvert replacement grant tied directly to emergency access for police, fire, and EMS. If you like understanding how local government works in public, this meeting is a clear window into the decisions that quietly shape a town.

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