From the Town Clerk

Hello from the Town Clerk’s office. Thankfully, we’ve not had any major snow storms to date but as we know that could change at any second in New England. Keep those snow shovels and boots ready. February is a packed with holidays, the 2nd is Ground Hog Day, the 12^th is Super Bowl Sunday. Don’t forget the chocolate hearts and flowers on February 14th Valentine’s Day. February 20th is President’s Day; Town offices will be closed. It is also the start of school vacation week.

The clerk’s office has been extremely busy, Lorraine and I continue to process the 2023 town census data along with processing dog licenses. Thank you for your promptness and patience regarding your census and dog licensing papers.  We are trying to get dog tags out as fast as possible. If you have not come in, or sent in your updated dog information please do so as soon as possible. The March 31^st deadline is fast approaching to renew your dog’s license.

As many of you know census updating and dog licensing are only part of the many functions of the clerk’s office. We are also certifying new voters as well as registering voters on-line through the RMV and various Health Organizations. We are also certifying election nomination papers for the April 3rd town election.

The Annual Town Election for Seekonk will be held on Monday April 3, 2023. All voting takes place at the Seekonk High School gymnasium 261 Arcade Ave. The polls open at 7am and close at 8pm. Please take the time and vote. Your vote and voice make a difference. The deadline to get nomination papers back to the Town Clerk’s office is February 14 5PM. The last day to register to vote is March 24, 2023.

We will be holding Early Voting for this election. Early voting will be held at Town Hall the week of March 27 - 31, 2023 regular town hall hours. To get your early voting application please go to our Town website or call our office and we will send one out to you. 508-336-2920 or fcraig@seekonk-ma.gov 

Below is a list of the candidates who are running for Town positions *(incumbent):

Board of Assessors - Janet Parker

Board of Selectmen - Michelle Hines, Pamela Pozzi, *David Andrade, *Adam Petronio

Housing Authority - No one took out papers

Library Board - * Fred Slemon, * Catherine Capello

Planning Board - Sandra Lopes

Town Moderator - *Peter Hoogerzeil

School Comm - Kyle Juckett, Bernard J. Luger

Town Clerk -   *Florice Craig

Water Comm - Guy Larrimer  

Water Comm - Write-in candidate Jeffrey Starr Mararian                   

*(incumbent)

2023 Annual Rabies Clinic
The 2020 Annual rabies clinic, for both dogs and cats, will be held Saturday March 11, 2023 at the Seekonk Public Safety Building Fire Division. 500 Taunton Ave. The attending veterinarian will be Dr. Truesdale and the fee will be $15.00 cash only. The Town of Rehoboth will be joining us. If you bring proof of a current rabies vaccine your animal will be eligible for a 3-year rabies vaccine. If you do not have proof of a current rabies vaccine your animal will be eligible for a 1-year vaccine. If you need a dog license form you can go to: www.seekonk-ma.gov look under Forms and Documents, Town Clerk, downloadable forms, dog licenses.

Save the Date
The Spring Town Meeting date has been set for Monday May 8, 2023.

Have a wonderful month. As always thank you for taking the time to read my monthly updates. Enjoy your long weekend and school vacation week. Remember the days are getting longer so Spring can’t be too far off. - Florice & Lorraine