Every time I encounter a snake I end up screaming, apparently involuntarily. It’s like I shriek (briefly, not in a blood-curling manner) almost before I fully register “snake!” I …

The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $30,000 annually.  Boston College tuition is almost $90,000 annually!  It can be overwhelming to think about this, and quite easy …

When the warm weather finally rolls in, there’s nothing quite like summer in and around Seekonk and Rehoboth. Whether you’re packing up for a beach day, lacing up your sneakers for a …

To The Board and My Community, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the recognition of my years of service with the fire department. I am both honored and humbled by this …

It’s easy to have morals until they cost you something. Colleges and universities, law firms, and corporations have pre-emptively surrendered. But Seekonk hasn't succumbed, as evidenced by our …

Dear Chief Barresi, Effective May 23, 2025, I am resigning from my position as Deputy Fire Chief. This decision comes after considerable reflection and is based on serious professional concerns …

My name is Tom Lopatosky. I'm the President of LOPCO Contracting ( www.LopcoContracting.com ) and I'm honored to have the opportunity to talk to you about home improvement on a monthly basis. I love …

Everyone in Seekonk knows about the rules and regulations of the Town and how they are supposed to function. We have Mass General Law, The Town Charter, and The Town By-Laws. What happens when the …

The chipmunk Fought its nature, To touch the patio. Was it safe to tread? Should it turn and go? It summoned up Some courage. Maybe all that It had got. It came onto The patio then Hid behind A …

Transitioning into retirement can be exciting and daunting.  Many retirees work with a professional financial advisor to navigate the complexities. Required Minimum Distributions …

While going through some old family papers years ago, I discovered a receipt for payment to a stone carver in southeastern Ohio for five gravestones. With horror, I realized that these were for the …

Father’s Day is almost here! I look forward to this time because it often means getting together with family (usually outdoors on a gorgeous day) to celebrate a very special guy — Dad! …

On behalf of the Rehoboth Garden Club, I would like to thank everyone who helped make our May 3, 2025 Plant Sale Fundraiser so successful. We send our sincere appreciation to: Our Rehoboth Selectman …

In anticipation of July 4th some warnings are called for. Last summer Seekonk seemed noisier than ever on that holiday, so apparently many households are not aware that fireworks are prohibited by …

Birds sing the tunes The flowers write. They sing their part With fragile might. It is the Symphony of summer. Woodpeckers are Such well-dressed drummers. Don Gardner Seekonk

(StatePoint) Students of all ages are at risk for “summer slide.” The good news is that this seasonal phenomenon, where academic skills are lost or forgotten during the long summer break, …

(Family Features) Selecting the perfect summer camp for your child can be a pivotal experience, shaping memories for years to come. Offering unique opportunities for kids to experience independence, …

I’m not very good at bird-watching but this one was hard to miss. An osprey flying over the pond swooped down and caught a fish and then took his dinner to the table (a large flat tree stump …

Transitioning into retirement can be exciting and daunting.  Many retirees work with a professional financial advisor to navigate the multiple life changes. Income.   You will need to …

My name is Tom Lopatosky. I'm the President of LOPCO Contracting ( www.LopcoContracting.com ) and I'm honored to have the opportunity to talk to you about home improvement on a monthly basis. I love …

The Seekonk Lions 2025 Annual Taste of the Town committee would like to thank all the vendors and patrons who came to Seekonk’s Ledgemont Country Club for a great evening of food, drink, and …

I am Rey Lancellotta. I am a Senior Girl Scout and I have been in Girl Scouts for 11 years. I am working on my Gold Award. What is a Gold Award? A Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award you can …

If you’re starting a small business, or own a business but have run into some money trouble, you might be tempted to take out a merchant cash advance (MCA). Sure, these are a quick way to get …

Hello, My name is Antonio Pimentel and I am a resident of Seekonk, Ma. On June 27th, 2024, Bristol County experienced a tornado. Unfortunately, a tree uprooted from the end of our property line and …

Mothers are like A seashore. We feel their calm. We hear their roar. Their tides Are admired By those around. Be they in jeans Or evening gowns. Don Gardner Seekonk, MA