September 24, 2023

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The Seekonk Cultural Council has set an October 17th deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According to Council … more
Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said the Seekonk Fire Department is well staffed. Cadime said Wednesday the department has a new Chief (Sandra Lowery), a new Secretary, and two new Captains. … more
The Seekonk Select Board voted to remove the dam at the former site of the Attleboro Dye Works, situated next to the former Attleboro Dyeing and Finishing site off Maple Avenue. “The dam … more

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Sports

On July 12 Seekonk Little League's 12U All Star team captured the District 6 Major Division Championship for the third time in 65 years beating Taunton East 10-0. Seekonk’s offense was red hot … more
WORCESTER - For the first time in the 57-year history of the Seekonk High School baseball program, the Warriors have been crowned the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic … more
Knights of Columbus Arcade Ave., Seekonk Saturday, 9/9/23 9 AM – 2 PM Any donations accepted and goes to benefit 100% parent funded program. Rain Date 9/16 more

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Schools

Seekonk — Ahead of students' return to school, Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell is pleased to announce that Seekonk Public Schools hosted its New Hire Orientation last week. During Aug. 21-22, … more
Seekonk -- Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell is pleased to announce that Seekonk Public Schools has welcomed two new assistant principals for the 2023-2024 school year. Jessica Borges has been appointed … more
Seekonk School officials will not be making any changes to the health education curriculum.  Last July, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released a 46 page draft of a … more

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People

The practice that has been servicing the surrounding community since 1973 is excited to announce the new partnership of Dr. Lisa Daft, D.M.D and Dr. Gian Calandrelli, D.M.D. This new partnership … more
Ben Abbatematteo, son of Michael Abbatematteo and Wendy Ashcroft of Seekonk, has earned his PhD in the Intelligent Robot Lab at Brown University. He is a 2013 graduate of LaSalle Academy, and a 2017 … more
Ithaca, NY - Ithaca College student named to Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. Casey David of Rehoboth Sebastian Pickford of Rehoboth Elias Scotti of Seekonk more

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Scouts & Civic Organizations

The Seekonk Cultural Council has set an October 17th deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According to Council … more
Warwick, RI (September 18, 2023)— Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is thrilled to announce that the 2023 Leading Women of Distinction Awards ceremony and breakfast will be held … more
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, September 5 2023 — Harmony Heritage Chorus, the Pawtucket, RI chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing … more

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Seniors

Thank you to Prosper Life Care and Lisa Lebreux for a successful Ice Cream Social and raffle. The event was sponsored by the Seekonk Human Services Senior Center. more
Ed the Wizard's "Magic for Seniors" will be held at the Seekonk Senior Center on Wednesday 16 August starting at 10:30 a.m. From Mind-Reading to Coins to Cards, there will be something magical … more
All the guys had a great time & enjoyed the lunch prepared by Cook's House in Seekonk. It was the lst Annual Men's BBQ and hopefully not the last! Thank you to Friends of Friends for funding the … more

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Police & Fire

Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said the Seekonk Fire Department is well staffed. Cadime said Wednesday the department has a new Chief (Sandra Lowery), a new Secretary, and two new Captains. … more
The Town of Seekonk is mourning the death of Patrolwoman Kourtny DeForitis following an accident early Saturday morning in Somerset. DeForitis, a Taunton resident, was 28 years old.   … more
Firefighter Andrew Jacobs was sworn in at Wednesday’s Select Board meeting. Jacobs graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in June. “Training is tough at the … more

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Churches

As part of Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ’s ongoing commitment to education and dialogue on structural racism and white supremacy, we invite the wider community to … more
Order your lobster lunch today! Order the Lobster Tortilla Wrap or the Traditional Famous Lobster Roll. Both are filled with chunky lobster meat on a thin bed of lettuce (with or without mayo). … more
First Christian Congregational Church is once again saluting veterans with our 16th Annual Veterans Meat Pie Supper being held on Friday, November 3rd from 4 – 7:00pm. First Christian … more

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