Raynham MA Veterans' Service Officer

08/26/2022

It is with a heavy heart I must let everyone know Mr. Paul Monti passed away at 10:50 this morning. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. As soon as arrangements are made an announcement will be made. As of right now, please give the family their privacy.

08/24/2022

The PACT Act and your VA benefits

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. This page will help answer your ques...

08/24/2022

Mass Senate Passed SPEED Act To Support Military Families:

SPEED ACT Compromise Summary

Open Burn Pit Registry

• Directs DPH, in consultation with DVS and National Guard, to develop educational materials and an informational pamphlet on the health impacts of open burn pits during overseas deployment and information on the VA’s Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry to be distributed to healthcare providers, service members, and veterans. And to contact all members of the Armed Forces, National Guard and veterans to register for the VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

• And requires the Adjutant General to request that the periodic health assessment for National Guard members determine whether the member is eligible to participate in the VA’s Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry and if eligible, the member register for the Registry.

Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program
• Establishes a Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program to allow National Guard members to transfer their unused education benefits under the National Guard Education Assistance Program to dependents.

Slot Machines at Veterans’ Organizations Commission
• Creates a commission to study slot machines at veteran organizations.

Founding Anniversaries of U.S. Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard
• Requires the Governor to set aside the founding date anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Massachusetts National Guard.

Medal of Fidelity
• Establishes the Massachusetts Medal of Fidelity to be presented to the next of kin of a service member or veteran who died as a result of service related post-traumatic stress disorder or a service-connected disease, condition or injury related to exposure to harmful toxin, herbicides, agents or materials.

Deborah Samson Memorial Commission
• Establishes a commission to determine a location for a memorial of Deborah Samson, Massachusetts resident who disguised herself as a man in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Funeral and Burial Benefits
• Requires funeral directors and their staffs to provide information on burial and funeral benefits for veterans.

Property Tax exemption
• Prohibits a city or town from requesting further evidence from a disabled veteran in subsequent tax years after a veteran has already received an exemption by the assessor of that town unless the disability rating determined by the VA is reduced.

National Guard tax credit
• Establishes a tax credit for businesses that hire national guard members (similar to veterans tax credits).

Veteran Mentoring Program
• States that the president of UMASS, with the Chancellors of UMASS Amherst and Lowell and the Presidents of Bridgewater and Salem State, may establish a veteran mentoring pilot program at their institutions to assist veterans adjust to civilian life.

Senate SPEED Act (passed in October)

• Military Spouse Licensure Portability: Requires the Division of Occupational Licensure, the Department of Public Health, and Massachusetts Boards of Registration to accept a military spouse’s application for licensure or notify them of what criteria they did not meet within 30 days of applying.

• Expedited Military Spouse Teacher Licenses: Establishes a military spouse certificate to be issued by the Commissioner of Education to military spouse teachers that meet certain requirements.
• School Enrollment for Military Children: Allows military families to register and enroll in a school district when a service member first receives their relocation order. Waives the proof of residency requirement at the time of registration. Allows military children who are transferring mid-semester to enroll in and attend one of the Commonwealth’s virtual schools.

• Purple Star Campus Designation: Establishes the Purple Star Campus Program, administered by the Department of Education, to designate schools that demonstrate a commitment to students and families of service members.

• In-State Tuition Continuity for Military-Connected College Students: Ensures that a member of the military stationed in the commonwealth, their spouse, or their children are deemed an in-state resident after their acceptance at one of the state’s higher education institutions.

• Civilian Licensure and Certification Information: Directs the Commissioner of Veterans’ Services to make information on civilian licensure and certification opportunities available to service members and veterans and provide information on military education and skills to relevant agencies.

06/27/2022

K Marin () added a video to their Instagram account • See 45 photos and videos.

09/03/2021

Today is/was bittersweet for me. It was my last official say as your Veterans’ Service Officer.

I want to thank all of the love and support I’ve gotten over the past 4 years from our Raynham veterans and their families; many of them have become like family to me over the years.

It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve the community. I wouldn’t change a thing about it. I was able to grow as a veteran myself, know when someone else needs a helping hand, or just an ear to listen to them.

I have been blessed by an amazing town hall family who I will treasure and I thank you all for being there with and for me too.

Please remember, this is not good bye. It’s until we meet again. You each will have a special place in my heart.

Semper Fidelis,
Micaila Britto

08/28/2021

One of the 13 service men and women who were killed is a local FEMALE Marine who was part of the FET (Female Engagement Team) who would search the women and children at the checkpoints.

Say their names

Marines:
Staff Sergeant Darin T. Hoover, 31
Sgt Johanny Rosariopichardo, 25
Sgt Nicole Gee, 23
Cpl Daegan Page, 23
Cpl Humberto Sanchez, 22
Cpl Hunter Lopez, 22
LCpl David Espinoza, 20
LCpl Rylee McCollum, 20
LCpl Dylan Merola, 20
LCpl Kareem Nikoui, 20
LCpl Jared Schmitz, 20

Navy:
Hospital Corpsman Maxton Soviak, 22

Army:
Staff Sgt Ryan Knauss, 23

Killed in Action - Kabul, Afghanistan August 26, 2021

Rest easy our Heros.

Friends and families of fallen service members gathered for a vigil to honor the life of a Marine from Lawrence, Massachusetts, who was killed in Thursday’s su***de bombing at Kabul airport. Johanny Rosario, 25, a Marine sergeant from Lawrence assigned to the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, was ...

08/20/2021

This is bittersweet post for me to write to this outstanding community. Friday, September 3, 2021, will be my last day working for the Town of Raynham.

It has been an amazing four years here as your Veterans' Service Officer. I have collaborated with many veterans’ organizations, nonprofits, amazing corporations, but most importantly the veterans and their families of Raynham.

This extended family I have made will ALWAYS be part of my journey as I have grown as a VSO. It will be difficult leaving you, but you will be in great hands with Pat and whoever they hire as the next VSO.

On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, as I take over as the Director of Veterans’ Services for the City of Fall River. I am excited to be a part of a much larger community and to be able to make a difference there too. Just as I have done here - I will strive to make it the best I can!

Raynham, this is not good bye it is until we meet again.

08/03/2021

Great news!

VA will begin processing disability claims for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on some presumed particulate matter exposures.

07/27/2021

Way to go ma'am!!!

1st Lt. Amber English set an Olympic record on her way to a gold medal.

07/19/2021

Sunday, September 12, 2021
American Legion Post 405
SFC Jared C. Monti Function Room
291 Mill St, Raynham, MA 02767
Registration: 9:30 and Ride Leaves at Noon Sharp
$20 per person

Pre-registration: https://squareup.com/store/sfc-jared-c-monti-charitable-foundation

Please join us for Pig roast, BBQ, Raffles and Entertainment

Proceeds Benefit: SFC Jared C. Monti Charitable Foundation www.sfcjaredcmonti.org

Complimentary Continental Breakfast at Registration