Whalen Sworn in as Seekonk Fire Chief

Shaun Whalen is now the new Seekonk Fire Chief. Whalen was appointed by the Select Board at their March 27 meeting.

Adam Dalessio, the department’s Administrative Captain, was appointed to serve as Deputy Chief. Dalessio has been with the department for the past 14 years.

Michael Small, the former Fire Chief in Falmouth, had been serving as Interim Chief for the past three months.

Small was appointed by the Seekonk Select Board last December after former Chief Sandra Lowery announced her retirement.