Seekonk Police and Fire Chief Search Ongoing

The search for a new Police and Fire Chief will be continuing, according to Town Administrator Shawn Cadime. “They have been slowed slightly due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Cadime said Monday.

Selectmen have hired a consulting firm to screen candidates. Cadime said Public Safety Consultants, LLC of Pocasset will be paid $11,900 each for the police and fire departments.

Fire Chief Michael Healy announced his retirement last April. Healy has served as Chief since his appointment in September 2014.

Frederick MacDonald, a veteran firefighter from East Providence, was offered the position by the board of selectmen. MacDonald later withdrew after contract negotiations broke down. Healy agreed to stay on until a replacement is hired.

Members of the police department voiced their support of interim Chief David Enos at the January 22 Selectmen meeting.

Enos was appointed to serve as Chief on an interim basis following the retirement of Frank John last July.