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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 …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/8/23
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Results of Town Meeting and Other Town News
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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 …
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by Florice Craig
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6/7/23
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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 …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/30/23
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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 …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/30/23
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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 …
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5/29/23
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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 …
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5/27/23
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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 …
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5/27/23
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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 …
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5/27/23
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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 …
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5/27/23
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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. …
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5/26/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/24/23
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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 …
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5/22/23
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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. …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/11/23
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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 …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/10/23
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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 …
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5/10/23
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Voters at Monday’s Town Meeting approved a $69.1 million budget for the next fiscal year but rejected a salary increase for the Board of Selectmen.
One of the warrant articles asked for …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/9/23
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The finalists for the Seekonk School Superintendent position being vacated by Rich Drolet were announced at Monday’s school committee meeting.
They include:
Marlene Dileo, the …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/9/23
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Spring is finally here. The buds on the trees are starting to pop along with the flowers. I hope everyone gets out and enjoys this beautiful time in New England. As I always do in my May article, I …
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by Florice Craig
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5/8/23
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Six new members of the Seekonk Police Department were welcomed at the April 26 Board of Selectmen meeting. The new officers are Mitchell Dudley, Alex Flaxman, Zachary Woynar, John Domagala, Ian …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/2/23
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The Attleboro Lodge of Elks has always been a beneficent presence in our community. Recently, members of the Elks visited the Doorways Food Pantry to present them with a $1,000.00 donation to help …
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4/28/23
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The Board of Selectmen voted to change their name to Select Board Wednesday.
Selectwoman Michelle Hines brought up the proposal at the board’s April 5 meeting. Hines believed the name …
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By Joe Siegel
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4/27/23
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A consultant has identified more than $42 million in needs for Seekonk Public Schools.
Dan Phillips of Colliers told the school committee Monday about the conditions of the four schools, how …
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By Joe Siegel
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4/27/23
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The Seekonk School Committee adopted the FY’24 budget of $36 million by a vote of 3 to 2. Chair Meaghan Mahoney, Noah Escaler, and Kyle Juckett voted in favor, with Kim Sluter and Emily Field …
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By Joe Siegel
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4/26/23
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Seekonk Mourns Former Selectman
By Joe Siegel
The Seekonk community is mourning the loss of former selectman Donald Kinniburgh.
Kinniburgh, 76, passed away on April 21.
Born in …
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By Joe Siegel
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4/26/23
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