Raynham Select Board 04/07/2026

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A 33-minute local government meeting can tell you a lot about a town’s priorities and pressures. From the first gavel at Raynham Town Hall, we move fast through public records, public safety, and the kind of votes that quietly shape daily life for residents and local businesses.

We hear the Police Chief’s March stats, including thousands of calls for service and a significant update after a motor vehicle stop leads to the recovery of a ghost gun. We also talk about community-facing work like Read Across America and why Raynham’s community resource and wellness officer role matters, not just for outreach, but for officer health, co-response support, and stronger trust between residents and the department.

Then we shift into a run of public hearings that show how the select board handles licensing and compliance in real time. You’ll hear straightforward requests and clear votes on alcohol license changes for Hokkaido Sushi and Ramen, a corporate change for The Milk Bottle, and a detailed application from Rex Distillery to adjust its premises and add beer pouring. We also approve an infrastructure petition involving Verizon New England to relocate a utility pole and move into town business votes on contracts, non-union pay items, seasonal hiring rates, and a legal services agreement tied to the Verizon license renewal that gets tabled for cost review.

We close with key town updates: town meeting deadlines, budget and school funding pressures, community awards, a reminder about candidates night, and plans to support veterans programming and the Memorial Day Parade. Subscribe for more Raynham Select Board coverage, share this with a neighbor, and leave a quick review with what you want us to dig into next.