May 18, 2024
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Hello All ~ I hope this article finds you all healthy and safe along with having an enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday.  I wish you all a healthy and happy December holiday season with your family … more
This is a photo that illustrates how much rain we have had this season! The photo was taken on Carpenter Street in Rehoboth. more
The following is a synopsis of infectious disease that I receive from the CDC when a concerning disease outbreak occurs. None of the reported diseases below are affecting Massachusetts, but if you … more
State House – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman to prohibit schools, school districts or third parties such as software providers from … more
The Seekonk High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams collected non-perishable food throughout the season, then delivered the food to the Doorways Food Pantry in early December. The drive netted … more
East Providence, RI –East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva has appointed Robert S. Perry as the city’s new human resources director. Perry will oversee all personnel matters in the … more
Students from Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School are partnering with the nonprofit organization Tree-Plenish to help make their community more sustainable. They plan to plant 400 saplings on April … more
The installation ceremony for Seekonk Police Chief David Enos will be held Saturday from 10 am to noon at the Public Safety Complex on Taunton Avenue. Enos, a 19 year member of the department … more
Voters at Monday’s town meeting approved $100,000 for a feasibility study for the Seekonk Public Library. Other articles which were approved: Appropriate the sum of $55, 217.66 … more
As we head into November, the Seekonk Recycling Committee would like to call attention to a few important updates and happenings. You may be aware that November 15th is America Recycles Day, and we … more
East Bay Community Action Program's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will once again have certified IRS tax preparers available to provide free income tax preparation for taxpayers … more
Seekonk town government has been experiencing difficulty with its email system for the last month. A message on the town website noted: We have been made aware of an issue where Town employees … more
Everyone who attended enjoyed their special day. Thank you to Young's Catering in Seekonk for preparing & serving the luncheon, to BJ's in Seekonk for the beautifully decorated cake, TV9 for some … more
As the war began in April 1775 there was no official State uniform. The soldiers wore the civilian clothes they had. If you see pictures of militia and minutemen in all different colors and clothing … more
The day shift is from 7:00 AM to 5 PM. There are three people here for this day shift, two Paramedics and one EMT, (Emergency Medical Technician). They are going over the ambulance - A1. A1 … more
State House – The General Assembly today approved legislation (2022-S 2136, 2022-H 7514) sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag and Rep. John G. Edwards which creates a special motor vehicle … more
Voters at Monday's special town meeting rejected plans to build a new $24 million public library. There were over 600 in attendance at the Seekonk High School auditorium. The vote was 405 in favor … more
Voters at the Spring Town Meeting will be asked to approve a FY’24 budget of $69.1 million. That figure represents a 3.5 percent increase over the current fiscal year’s budget. … more
The fiscal 2024 budget proposes General Fund expenditures of $191,767,267, a $7.5M increase (4.06 percent) over the FY 23 appropriation. Of the total General Fund expenditure increase, city operating … more
Dighton-Rehoboth School officials dismissed a discrepancy in the FY’24 school budget as a “clerical error.” At Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Sue Pimental, Chief … more
Approximately 40 migrant families are being housed at the Ramada Inn on Route 44 in Seekonk. The town received official notification from the state recently. “The Town and the School … more
State House – With votes in both chambers today, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne to authorize the secretary of state … more
East Providence, RI – Igus Inc., based in Cologne, Germany with a large facility in East Providence, is expanding. The privately-held maker of polymer components is planning a $200 million … more
Several residents expressed their frustration Monday about motorists speeding on town roads, particularly Homestead Avenue.  Police Chief James Trombetta noted there have been 9 accidents on … more
Teachers and students spoke in opposition to proposed cuts in arts funding for the new fiscal year at Monday’s school committee meeting. At least two art teacher positions at Seekonk High … more
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