March 28, 2024

From the Town Clerk

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First of all I want to thank all of the voters of Seekonk for coming out and showing their support and voting for me to be their next Town Clerk. I am thankful to Jan Parker who provided me with an excellent education in the many tasks and processes the Clerk’s office is responsible for. Because of her guidance, I feel I have the confidence to continue running the office of town clerk seamlessly.

I would also like to take this time to thank all the people who make an election happen from the dedicated workers of DPW, the Police Dept., to the staff at the High School and to all the wonderful poll workers and registrars and of course Country Kitchen for always providing delicious food throughout the day.

Congratulations to all the other candidates who were on the ballot and won their positions.
David Andrade – Selectmen (3 year term)
Nelson Almeida –Selectman (3 year term)
Peter Hoogerziel – Town Moderator (3 year term)
Doug Brown – Water Commission (3 year term)
Erin Brouillette - School Committee (3 year term)
Deborah Viveiros - School Committee ( 2 year term)
Jan Parker - Tax Assessors ( 3 year term)
William Barker - Library Board Of Trustees ( 3 year term)
Lynn Cristino Library Board of Trustees (3 year term)
James Tusino - Housing Authority- (5 years)

The Seekonk Animal Shelter Building ballot question won approval allowing Seekonk to finally move forward with construction of a new animal shelter.

If you are looking for a complete tally of votes you can go to the town web site: www.seekonk-ma.gov under the Town Clerks page and see it broken down by votes and precinct.

IN OTHER NEWS
In March the Town Planner, John Aubin and I went to Sturbridge Massachusetts to a 2020 U.S. Census Kick-Off Meeting hosted by Secretary of State Galvin’s office. The meeting was very informative. It was learned that it is extremely important that cities and towns have accurate census data in the year 2020. Accurate information will help in political and financial representation and allow for additional resources to be sent to cities and towns in need. Census data supports grant applications for funding community and regional development programs and can also help communities plan for future needs. There is a wealth of data available on the U.S. Census website. I highly recommend visiting the website at: www.census.gov. and going to Quick Facts, Data tools & Apps and American Fact Finder.

Lorraine Sorel was appointed to the position of assistant town clerk. She has spent more than 20 years in the Seekonk Treasurer’s department. She will be a wonderful addition to the town clerk’s office I look forward to working with her. We all wish her success in her new position.

The Seekonk Board of Selectmen has appointed eight people to the Seekonk Charter Study Committee. It is recommended that cities and towns that are governed by a home rule charter review that charter every five years. The people appointed are: Elizabeth Eklund, Bob Richardson, Joyce Leven, Dave Sullivan, Bob Blanchard, John Alves, Kyle Laprade and David Saad. There are three more seats available for anyone interested in serving.

The water department will be holding their annual meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the Seekonk Library. Their warrant includes the budget for the next fiscal year.

The annual Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday May 27th. It will start promptly at 10AM at the Seekonk High School 261 Arcade Ave and will follow the same route as in previous years, ending a the Hurley Middle School on Newman Ave. There will be a ceremony following the parade at the Veterans Memorial Park, 410 Newman Ave. (next to the Seekonk Pubic Library). Please come out and honor our veterans.

The annual Spring Town Meeting will take place 7pm on Monday, June 5th at the Seekonk High School Auditorium. Please come out and participate in this very important budget meeting.

One last reminder, license your dog(s) please. There will be a $ 20.00 late fee per dog imposed on license renewals after May 31st.

The warm weather is finally here have a wonderful spring. There is a new trail behind Town Hall I highly recommend walking it. You will see many species of birds and wildlife this time of year.

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