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Voters at Monday’s Town Meeting approved a FY’25 budget of $72.1 million.
There were 114 votes in favor and 45 in opposition.
$34.3 million was approved for education. That …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/16/24
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Seekonk has many openings on town boards and committees but a shortage of volunteers. Select Board Member Pam Pozzi believes more information would be helpful in filling those vacancies. “I …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/15/24
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Voters at Monday’s Town Meeting defeated several proposed changes to the zoning bylaws, including the development of a Multi-family Development Overlay District (MDOD). The proposed housing …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/15/24
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Special Recycling Collection at Seekonk DPW
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Seekonk Public Works has a new special collection shed outside 871 Taunton Ave, for specific hard-to-recycle items that can be sent to Terracycle to be made into new things-saving them from the waste …
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5/14/24
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Ma Propane Association met at Lin’s Propane Trucks last week to hear from area propane and oil marketers on proposed DEP regulations. The regulation discussed would cause a disastrous financial …
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5/14/24
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I am disappointed today to announce that Steward Health Care has filed for bankruptcy. I want to assure members of our communities who rely on area Steward-owned hospitals like Morton Hospital in …
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5/14/24
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Stow— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 33 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training …
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5/13/24
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The new building for the Department of Public Works is expected to be finished in 2026, according to members of the Building Committee. The Committee presented an overview to the Seekonk Select Board …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/13/24
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The Seekonk Select Board appropriated an additional $135,000 in Chapter 70 funds for the School Department. The 3 to 1 vote was held at the May 8 meeting. Chair Michelle Hines, Chris Zorra, and …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/13/24
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Residents can create FREE nutrient rich soil to use in their gardens and yards by composting fruit & vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grinds and more in a compost pile in their backyards. See …
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5/10/24
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Shawn Cadime has been serving as Seekonk Town Administrator for over 10 years. It has been a period notable for major building projects and key personnel changes.
Seekonk had a revolving door of …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/8/24
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Everyone enjoyed their lunch at the Grist Mill in Seekonk. Our food was delicious and plenty of it! Their Cinnamon bread & Corn bread were to die for!! Our server Ryan was the most patient person …
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5/7/24
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The Town of Seekonk has no plans to give any funding to local access station TV9, which suspended operations on April 1.
That decision drew criticism from Town Administrator Shawn Cadime and …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/6/24
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Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently supported a $58 billion state budget that sets spending priorities for the new fiscal year that begins on July 1. House …
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5/3/24
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I think Spring has finally sprung. Forsythia shrubs are blooming bright yellow flowers, days are getting longer, and the temperatures are warmer. It is a great time of the year to explore our …
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5/2/24
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Voters at the May 13 Town Meeting will be asked to approve a FY’25 budget of $72.1 million. That figure represents a 3.7 percent increase over the current fiscal year’s budget.
$34.3 …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/2/24
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Representative Steven S. Howitt rejects proposal to provide another $426M for migrant shelter crisis
Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently opposed a supplemental budget conference committee report that would provide up to $426 million in surplus funding for the …
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4/30/24
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On April 26th, the first annual Empty Bowls Benefit Concert was held at Seekonk High School. The musical concert featured the Seekonk High School Jazz Band as well as the school's favorite rock band, …
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4/29/24
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The Seekonk Select Board voted 3 to 2 Wednesday to place a debt exclusion question on the April 2025 town election ballot.
Members Chris Zorra, Michael Healy, and Justin Sullivan were in favor, …
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By Joe Siegel
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4/26/24
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The Select Board voted Wednesday to keep early voting for town elections.
Town Clerk Kristen L’Heureux said the cost of printing mail-in ballots and paying for poll workers was …
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By Joe Siegel
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4/26/24
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Once again, the people of Seekonk proved to be “simply the best!” When the Stop & Shop on Newman Ave in north Seekonk asked their customers to help the local food pantry, they …
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4/26/24
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Seekonk, MA – Seekonk residents, join us at the Seekonk Public Library for a Seekonk Shred Day scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 noon. This event is for Seekonk Library …
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4/25/24
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Boston – Norton will receive $546,160, Rehoboth will receive $623,996, Seekonk will receive $587,425, and Swansea will receive $566,305 in Chapter 90 road and bridge funding in Fiscal Year …
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4/25/24
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As the world looks for ways to connect and uplift each other, the return of the Kindness Rocks Garden at Seekonk Library supports that effort with a space for connection, inspiration and kindness …
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4/25/24
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On April 16, 2024 the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust (SLCT) held its Annual Meeting at the Seekonk Public Library. The event was well attended by over 35 people who attentively listened as Tom Webb, …
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4/24/24
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