Seekonk Renews Town Administrator Contract

Town Administrator Shawn Cadime has signed a new contract which will keep him in his position until 2028.

Cadime has been employed by the town for 11 years. Cadime had previously served as Fall River City Administrator. He ran an unsuccessful campaign for Mayor but now serves on the City Council.

In 2015, Cadime applied to become Town Administrator in Somerset. After he was offered the job, Seekonk Selectmen convinced Cadime to stay by promising a new contract with a bump in salary.

Cadime’s current three year contract expires on July 31. His salary is $191, 830.

Under the terms of the contract, Cadime will be paid $198,544 beginning August 1. Cadime’s salary will increase to $204, 500 on August 1, 2026. On August 1, 2027, Cadime will be paid $210, 635.

“Upon satisfactory completion of his Master’s Degree in Business Administration, (MBA) the Town agrees to increase the Town Administrator’s then annual base pay by Five Thousand Dollars ($5000).”

The contract was dated and signed by the Select Board on October 30, 2024.

Select Board Chair Michelle Hines said employee contracts are never discussed in Open session, only in Executive session.

Hines believes Cadime’s salary increase is reasonable: “With the amount of time and experience that he has, yes, it’s justified. I believe that the town is moving in a good direction. I believe that Shawn is on top of everything and he’s doing the best that he can for the town. He keeps himself educated and informed. I haven’t seen a Town Administrator like him in all the years I’ve been in Seekonk.”

Last December, Cadime was one of the finalists for the Town Administrator position in Dartmouth. Bridget Almon, who served as Director of Finance for Fall River, was offered the position.