March 28, 2024
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The fireworks portion of Seekonk Speedway’s Saturday Thrill Show was cancelled due to charges against Central Maine Pyrotechnic, the company hired to do the $10,000 display. According to … more
The Police Department is looking to identify three suspects who broke into Seekonk High School on June 29. Police said the trio removed an air-conditioning unit and climbed in through a … more
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, a B&E occurred at the Seekonk High School. The suspects made entry into the building by removing a window AC unit. A school laptop and Xbox One were stolen, in … more
Summer is officially here. I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. The Clerk’s office is still busy processing the census postcard mailing to residents who did not answer the census … more
Rebecca Kidwell has been serving as the Deputy Superintendent of Seekonk Public Schools. Kidwell was appointed to replace outgoing Superintendent Rich Drolet at the May 22 school committee meeting in … more
Sadly, the owner of Reese and her housemate, Chooch, passed away and we would like to find them a home together. Reese is a short haired female tortie, who is 8 years old. She is friendly, loves to … more
The Seekonk Select Board approved $189, 928 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used to pay down the debt incurred for the Aitken Elementary School expansion project. The 10 classroom … more
Seekonk town officials are considering whether to repair or remove the dam at the former site of the Attleboro Dye Works, situated next to the former Attleboro Dyeing and Finishing site off Maple … more
A large number of subdivisions in Seekonk remain incomplete, which is a causing headaches for the residents and the town, according to Town Planner John Aubin. Blame for the problem is being … more
The Board of Selectmen approved the establishment of a school zone in an effort to reduce the speed of motorists near Seekonk High School. David Cabral, the Department of Public Works … more
Seekonk Police Chief David Enos is being paid $146,000 for the first year of his employment with the town. Enos’ salary will increase to $148, 920 for the second year and $151, 898 for the … more
The Seekonk Police Department promoted three officers at Wednesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Lt. Gerard ‘Jay’ LaFleur, a 23 year member of the department, is now the Deputy … more
Happy June ~ Did you know that on June 6, 1872 Susan B. Anthony was arrested, tried and sentenced to pay $100, which she refused, for voting in a presidential election. She was motivated to do this … more
At a State House presentation on May 11, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recognized the Seekonk Water District for its Outstanding Performance in the Medium and Large … more
Members of the Seekonk Police and Fire departments were honored for their service at the May 24 Board of Selectmen meeting. EMS Director Timothy Goodwin was lauded for being a “compassionate … more
The Seekonk Cultural Council, have announced the award of 20 grants totaling over $8000, for cultural programs in Seekonk. A complete list of recipients and grant amounts can be found below. The … more
The congregation of Grace Community Chapel is small in number, but their hearts are big. Following the instructions of Jesus Christ, they seek to feed the hungry and clothe the naked. The … more
Jacqueline “Jackie” Glum is the Art Teacher at Aitken School. In 2022, she created an “Empty Bowls” project that combined art instruction with an introduction to community … more
On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Seekonk School Committee meeting had an agenda item to “Discuss the Superintendent Finalists”. What started as an interesting meeting eventually turned into … more
I am trying to find people who were students in my Mom Elaine Baker’s first grade class at North school in Seekonk from the early/mid 1970s to the mid 1990s as we are planning a BIG surprise … more
The Seekonk Letter Carriers conducted their long-standing springtime food drive again this year; food collected will benefit local residents, as all the donations went to the Doorways food pantry. … more
Sidney and Aubrey are an adorable bonded pair that must be adopted together. These girls were found as strays in the same field and are both friendly but shy. Sidney is a small, 1 year old short … more
The family of the late Anthony Medeiros received the prestigious annual Mary C. Wilson Commmunity Conservation Award for their significant contributions to conservation in Seekonk. Announced at the … more
During the summer of 2022, all of Massachusetts was experiencing drought conditions for the first time in more than seven years, with 40% in the extreme drought category. Boston which normally relies … more
The audio quality at Monday’s Town Meeting was criticized by Board of Selectmen Chair Michael Healy. The meeting was held in the auditorium of Seekonk High School and was later broadcast on TV9. … more
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