Seekonk's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
169 items across 8 meetings.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Volunteer seats open on Capital Improvement, Disability, Economic Development, Energy, Finance, Historical Commission, and Recycling committees.
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Robert Stoops considered for appointment to the Capital Improvement Committee, term to expire 2029.
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David Borts considered for appointment to the Economic Development Committee, term to expire 2029.
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William Clark considered for appointment to the Cultural Council, effective July 1, 2026, term to expire 2029.
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Charles Halpin considered for appointment to the Recycling Committee, term to expire 2027.
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$100 donation to Human Services, given in memory of Eugene B. L'Heureux Sr., would be transferred to the Veterans' Services account.
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Change of manager requested for Applebee's at 105 Highland Avenue; Jennifer Terra proposed as new manager for Apple New England LLC.
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New restaurant license sought for Asian Flame, Inc. to operate at 2 Olney Street, Unit 60, with Xinnan Zhou as manager.
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New restaurant license sought for Triple S Craft BBQ LLC at 72 Mink Street, Scott Beland as manager.
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Board to consider accepting the Animal Control Officer Warrant.
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Speed limit on Brown Avenue up for discussion — outcome could affect traffic safety for nearby residents.
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Board to review remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds still unallocated or unspent by the town.
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Board to discuss awarding a pavement and sidewalk rehab bid to one of three bidders: Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, J.H. Lynch & Sons, or Tasco Construction.
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Board to consider awarding the designer services bid for the Medeiros Farm project to CHA.
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Board to discuss expanding live-streaming of meetings to platforms outside Comcast/Channel 96.
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Board to discuss using the state Division of Standards to temporarily fill the town's Sealer of Weights and Measures role.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Routine review and approval of town accounts payable.
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Liaison report on TV9.
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Liaison report from the Bristol County Advisory Board.
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Update from the Medeiros Farm Committee.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the meeting.
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Volunteer seats open on Capital Improvement, Commission on Disability, Economic Development, Energy, Finance, Historical Commission, and Recycling committees.
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Robert Stoops proposed for Capital Improvement Committee, term through 2029.
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David Borts proposed for Economic Development Committee, term through 2029.
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William Clark proposed for Cultural Council effective July 1, 2026, term through 2029.
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Charles Halpin proposed for Recycling Committee, term through 2027.
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$100 donation from Human Services to be transferred to Veterans' Services in memory of Eugene B. L'Heureux Sr.
💰 $100 transfer
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Jennifer Terra proposed as new manager for Apple New England LLC d/b/a Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar at 105 Highland Avenue.
📍 105 Highland Avenue
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Asian Flame, Inc. seeking a restaurant license (Common Victualler) to operate at 2 Olney Street, Unit 60, with Xinnan Zhou as manager.
📍 2 Olney Street, Unit 60
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Board to accept the Animal Control Officer Warrant.
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Board will discuss the speed limit on Brown Ave — outcome could change posted speeds affecting driver and pedestrian safety on that road.
📍 Brown Avenue
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Board reviews remaining American Rescue Plan Act (federal pandemic relief) funds and their potential uses.
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Board to award a pavement and sidewalk repair contract to one of three bidders: Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc.; J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc.; or Tasco Construction, Inc.
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Board to award the designer services contract for the Medeiros Farm project to CHA.
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Discussion on options for streaming Select Board meetings beyond Comcast/Channel 96.
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Board to discuss using the state Division of Standards to temporarily fill the Sealer of Weights and Measures role for Seekonk.
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Approval of minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.
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Routine review and approval of town accounts payable.
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Board members report on activities from assigned committees and regional bodies.
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Meeting adjourns; next meeting June 24, 2026.
May 27, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Volunteers sought for Capital Improvement, Disability Commission, Economic Development, Energy, Finance, Historical Commission, Human Services Council, and Recycling Committee.
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Ceremonial recognition of Police Officer Week.
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Ceremonial recognition of Public Works Week.
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Board to accept a $100 donation to the Human Services department.
💰 $100 donation
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Bristol County Savings Bank is donating $50,000 toward purchase of a Jaws of Life rescue tool for the town.
💰 $50,000 donation
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Proposed appointment of Kristine Durkay to the Human Services Council through 2027.
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Gary Menissian requests a special event permit with road-closure waiver for races on June 14, 2026 and November 26, 2026.
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Thomas Chikeles (Chikeles and Lucas Enterprises LLC, d/b/a The Hamilton Diner) seeks a mobile food truck permit to sell food and ice cream at 1641 Fall River Avenue.
📍 1641 Fall River Avenue
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Board to approve the annual operating rules and regulations for Seekonk Speedway.
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Board to authorize submitting a grant application to fund development of Seekonk's Housing Production Plan.
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Board to issue a support letter for a regional grant helping communities with starter-home zoning — a tool that could affect local housing density rules.
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Town Administrator would begin discussions with Town Counsel and Verizon on a potential license agreement; details not specified in agenda.
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Board to award the Owner's Project Manager contract for library renovations to CHA Consulting.
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Board to discuss its meeting schedule for summer 2026.
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Board to discuss its goals and objectives for the coming period.
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Board to discuss and approve a letter to the School Committee about the Warrior Mural — content and position not specified in agenda.
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Board to discuss the Wheeler School campus — specific topic not detailed in agenda.
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Routine approval of prior joint meeting minutes.
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Routine review and approval of town accounts payable.
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Board enters executive session to discuss bargaining strategy for DPW union contract negotiations; open-session disclosure would harm the town's position.
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Routine approval of executive session minutes from two prior meetings.
May 13, 2026 · agenda
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Volunteers needed on Capital Improvement, Cultural Council, Economic Development, Energy, Historical Commission, and several other boards.
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Board to consider hiring Adam Pacheco as a full-time police officer.
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Board to consider hiring Michael Combra as a special/reserve police officer.
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Board to appoint Donna Paine to the Cultural Council through 2029.
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One-day special event permit for a family pride event with food trucks, music, and children's activities at the Newman YMCA on June 14, 2026.
📍 Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk
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Request to waive strict compliance and fees for the annual August procession from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church to the Holy Ghost club in Rehoboth.
💰 Application fee waiver requested
📍 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Seekonk to Rehoboth, MA
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One-day liquor licenses requested for a Hero's Dinner honoring Seekonk Fire and Police on May 30 and a wedding on June 5, 2026.
📍 380 Fall River Avenue
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Mobile food truck permit for Marina Lopez (Hector Marina Food Truck LLC, d/b/a La Loncherita) to sell food at Seekonk Speedway.
📍 Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Avenue
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Mobile food truck permit for Ashly Blazewicz (Saxonis Hospitality Group, d/b/a Barrels & Boards) to sell food at Seekonk Speedway.
📍 Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Avenue
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Board to accept the Animal Control Officer warrant.
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Board to accept the resignation of Margaret Perkins from the Human Services Community Liaison Coordinator position.
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Board to accept a $5,304.44 Student Awareness of Fire Education grant and a $2,254.38 Senior SAFE grant for fire safety education programs.
💰 $7,558.82 in grants
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Discussion of the Fire Department's participation in an art contest marking America's 250th anniversary.
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Board to award the Owner's Project Manager contract to CHA Consulting to oversee upcoming library renovation work.
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Discussion on rehabilitating the Old Town Hall and potential grant applications to fund the project.
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Board to assign a member as liaison to the Medeiros Farm Committee.
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Board to discuss upcoming Spring Town Meeting business.
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Routine approval of three prior open session meeting minutes.
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Routine review and approval of town accounts payable warrant.
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Closed-door strategy session on DPW union contract negotiations; open discussion would harm the town's bargaining position.
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Approval of executive session minutes from two prior meetings.
April 29, 2026 · agenda
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Volunteers needed on nine town boards and committees, including Capital Improvement, Finance, Historical Commission, and others.
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Town Moderator Michael Durkay joins to discuss Town Meeting procedures ahead of the upcoming meeting.
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Conditional offer of employment to Devin Allen as Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher is up for approval.
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Thomas Jones proposed for appointment to the Economic Development Committee, term expiring 2028.
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Board will recognize the Seekonk Little League on their 74th season.
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Board will recognize International Firefighter Day.
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Board will recognize Emergency Medical Services Week.
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Board to accept Michael Antunes's resignation as Local Building Inspector, effective May 2, 2026.
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Board to accept Jennifer Lomas's resignation as Kennel Worker.
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Hearing on a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer/Rental license for Elite Auto Rentals (dba Elite Auto), manager Antonio Goulart.
📍 1629 Fall River Avenue
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Board to accept a $1,000 donation from Doreen Taylor in memory of Robert DeFontes for the Veterans Memorial Park's 10th anniversary, deposited in the Veterans Gift Account.
💰 $1,000 donation
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Fire Department will present BRYCER, a building compliance tracking system, to the board.
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Proposed amendment redirects $100,000 in Warrant Article 14 from door-lock upgrades at Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School to office improvements at the new DPW facility at 911 Taunton Ave.
💰 $100,000 redirected
📍 911 Taunton Ave (DPW); Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
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Board to discuss sending a letter to state legislators supporting a State Auditor review of the Legislature.
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Board to discuss updates to the town's recycling policy.
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Board will review the town's third-quarter budget status.
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Board to discuss the formation and appointments to the Medeiros Farm Committee.
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Board to assign a Select Board member as representative/liaison to the Medeiros Farm Committee.
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Board to discuss and set its summer 2026 meeting schedule.
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Board to consider awarding the Owner's Project Manager contract for library renovations to CHA Consulting.
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Board to discuss the future or status of Old Town Hall.
📍 624 Taunton Avenue
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Board to discuss and potentially vote to put the County Street Fire Station property up for sale.
📍 170 County Street
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Routine approval of open session minutes from March 18, 2026 and April 1, 2026.
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Routine review and approval of the accounts payable warrant.
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Board enters executive session to discuss contract negotiations with the Deputy Police Chief; open discussion would harm the town's bargaining position.
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Board to review and potentially release executive session minutes from February 16, 2022 per open meeting law.
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Routine approval of executive session minutes from March 18, 2026 and April 1, 2026.
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the meeting.
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Volunteers sought for 10 committees including Zoning Board of Appeals (1 alternate), Finance Committee, Historical Commission, and Cultural Council.
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Board will recognize Jack Sluter on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Consider appointing Thomas Jones as ZBA alternate, term expiring 2028.
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Consider appointing Jessica Siegel to the Cultural Council, term expiring 2028.
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Consider appointing Colt Duckworth to the Commission on Disability, term expiring 2028.
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Consider promoting Jennifer Lomas from part-time to full-time Kennel Worker.
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Board will issue a proclamation recognizing 911 dispatchers and communications staff.
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Board will issue a proclamation recognizing National Library Week.
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Blackstone Subaru/Pride Hyundai seeks a permit to import approximately 1,130+ cubic yards of fill at 800 Fall River Avenue under Bylaw Category 17B.
📍 800 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
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Blackstone Subaru/Pride Hyundai seeks a permit to remove approximately 148+ cubic yards of cut material at 800 Fall River Avenue under Bylaw Category 17A.
📍 800 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
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Change-of-ownership application for Newport Creamery at 701 Fall River Ave; Jan Companies as owner, Alex Calouro as manager.
📍 701 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
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National Grid and Verizon seek to install 1 joint-ownership pole ~28 ft northeast of Summit Ave/Covel Ave intersection and remove an existing tree guy near 22 Summit Ave.
📍 Summit Ave / Covel Ave, near 22 Summit Ave, Seekonk, MA
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Board to accept a $19,000 state grant for firefighter safety equipment for the Seekonk Fire Department.
💰 $19,000 grant to Fire Department
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Board to authorize applying for the federal FY25 EMPG grant through FEMA and MEMA to support local emergency management.
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Re-appoint Brittney Faria as Seekonk's representative to the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority.
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Re-appoint Dave Cabral to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District transportation planning group.
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Consider appointing James Halpin as alternate to the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group.
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Board to appoint one of its members to represent Seekonk on the Bristol County Advisory Board.
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Consider appointing Shawn Cadime as the Select Board's representative to SRPEDD.
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Status update on state Chapter 90 road funding and the town's paving program — details to be discussed at the meeting.
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Board to assign a member as liaison to the TV9 local cable access channel.
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Board will discuss the Medeiros Farm Committee, including appointments and assigning a Select Board liaison.
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Board to discuss and potentially adjust its future meeting schedule.
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Routine review and approval of town accounts payable warrant.
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Closed session to discuss negotiation strategy for the Deputy Police Chief contract; open discussion deemed detrimental to the town's bargaining position.
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Closed session to discuss litigation involving 0 Chestnut Street, Plat 16, Lot 82; open discussion deemed detrimental to the town's legal position.
📍 0 Chestnut Street, Plat 16, Lot 82, Seekonk, MA
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Vacancies on Capital Improvement, ZBA, Cultural Council, Energy, Finance, Historical, and other boards — volunteers needed.
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Ceremonial recognition of Jack Sluter for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Jones would serve as ZBA alternate through 2028.
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Siegel appointment to Cultural Council, term through 2028.
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Duckworth appointment to Commission on Disability, term through 2028.
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Lomas would move from part-time to full-time kennel worker at the town animal shelter.
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Ceremonial proclamation honoring 911 dispatchers and public safety telecommunicators.
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Ceremonial proclamation recognizing National Library Week.
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Blackstone Subaru/Pride Hyundai seeks a permit to import ~1,130+ cubic yards of fill at 800 Fall River Ave.
📍 800 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
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Same applicant seeks a permit to remove ~148+ cubic yards of cut material from 800 Fall River Ave.
📍 800 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
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Common Victualler license change of ownership for Newport Creamery; Jan Companies is new owner, Alex Calouro is manager.
📍 701 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA
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National Grid and Verizon seek to install 1 joint-ownership pole ~28 ft northeast of the Summit Ave/Covel Ave intersection and remove an existing tree guy near 22 Summit Ave.
📍 Summit Ave / Covel Ave, near 22 Summit Ave
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Board to accept a $19,000 Department of Fire Services grant for firefighter safety equipment for the Seekonk Fire Department.
💰 $19,000 grant (no local match indicated)
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Board to authorize applying for a federal FY25 EMPG grant through FEMA and MEMA to support local emergency management.
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Brittney Faria re-appointed as GATRA transit rep; Dave Cabral re-appointed to SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group.
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James Halpin to be appointed SRPEDD alternate; Shawn Cadime as Select Board's SRPEDD rep; a board member to be assigned to Bristol County Advisory Board.
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Continuation of the FY27 municipal budget public hearing — outcome will shape next year's tax rate and town services.
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Discussion on the status of Chapter 90 state road funds and the townwide paving program.
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Board to designate a member as liaison to TV9 Cable Access.
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Board to discuss the Medeiros Farm Committee, make appointments, and assign a liaison member.
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Board weighs deferring a $725,000 warrant article for a Seekonk High School HVAC Dectron unit (dehumidification/cooling system) to the Fall Town Meeting.
💰 $725,000
📍 Seekonk High School
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Board to discuss and reconsider the Martin School paving project warrant article.
📍 Martin School
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Discussion on future Select Board meeting dates and schedule.
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Routine approval of town accounts payable.
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Closed session to discuss negotiating strategy for the Deputy Police Chief contract — open discussion would harm the town's bargaining position.
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Closed session to discuss ongoing litigation involving 0 Chestnut Street (Plat 16, Lot 82).
📍 0 Chestnut Street, Plat 16, Lot 82