From the Town Clerk

We jumped right into April with the Annual Town Election being held on April 1^st 2024. Thank you to the Seekonk Reporter for extending the submission deadline so we could include the elections results.

Congratulations to all the candidates who won.  Best of luck in your new or re-elected positions.  Thanks to all the candidates who ran, but didn’t win. It’s not an easy task running for an elected position. Your time and effort were not wasted. People will remember you and your desire to serve the town.

It takes many people to run an election, I would like to thank the following:  All our wonderful poll workers and registrars. It’s a long day, each and every one of you is appreciated for all your dedication and hard work.  Also, thank you to the Police Department, School Department, and Department of Public Works. I must say it’s been a challenge since the Town Clerk retired in December and has given me a greater respect for the position and its dedication to the Town of Seekonk.  A big thank you to my friend and retired Town Clerk, Janet Parker for being with me during this transition. Her insight, knowledge and support during these few months helped me get through the many challenges with a positive attitude. I would also like to thank all my co-workers for their friendship, support and help they extended to me during the past few months. I am truly grateful to work with such amazing people! I hope I can return the help to each of you in some way.

Spring Town Meeting May 13, 2024
The Annual Spring Town Meeting will be held at 7:00pm at the Seekonk High School auditorium 261 Arcade Avenue. The last day to register to vote for Town Meeting is April 24. If you want to register to vote on line, please visit this website. https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ or you can come into Town Hall and register to vote at the Town Clerks Office.  This is the budget meeting that sets the budget for the next fiscal year and is voted on by only registered voters of the Town. Remember Seekonk is your town and your voice matters.

Rabies Clinic update
The annual rabies clinic was a success! A big thank you to Animal Control Officer Andrea Russo, Assistants Jessica Blake and Nicole Ferrara. Thank you also to the Fire Department for their help setting up for the event and letting us use their facility. The Sav-a-Pet volunteers for processing all the rabies licenses. I would personally like to thank Tanya Cooper for volunteering to join me and passing out the treats to the fur babies. Thank you to Dr. Truesdale and his employees of Central Avenue Veterinary Hospital for volunteering their time to give the vaccinations. See you next year.

Friendly reminder yearly dog licenses were due on March 31. If you haven’t registered you dog(s) please do so to avoid getting a $20.00 late fee. The grace period will end on May 31^st.

Save the Date
April 15 – Patriots Day – Town Hall Offices closed

April 15 – 19 Seekonk School’s closed for spring vacation

April 15 – Taste of the Town – Teamworks Seekonk, 1341 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771,     Admission $35.00 (must be over 21  + to attend) 5-8pm. Tickets available at Town Clerk’s Office.