On a beautiful crisp October Saturday afternoon, the Seekonk Firefighters hosted the Seekonk Police Department in a charity softball game; all attendees were asked to bring a food donation for the …
The Rehoboth Fire Department is pleased to announce promotions created by the retirement of Chief Francis Barresi following his 38 years of service to the town. These promotions will become effective …
Three new firefighters, Michael Olson, Brian Farry, and Jaden Weyant, were sworn in at the September 3 Select Board meeting. Chief Shaun Whalen said Olson, Farry, and Weyant joined the Seekonk Fire …
The Target on Route 6 in Seekonk was used as a location for a major motion picture recently. Actor Glen Powell was filming scenes for the JJ Abrams film, “Ghostwriter” on August 22 …
A Special Town Meeting for a New South Fire Station is scheduled for Monday September 15, 2025-7pm, at the High School Auditorium, a Town Wide Priority! We ask you, your family and friends to join us …
The Chief Officers are pleased to announce the promotion of Lt Peter Graves to the position of Captain of Station 2. Lt. Graves will remain in his Lieutenant position until October 1 when he will …
The Chief Officers are pleased to announce the promotion of Lt Dave Vickey to the position of Captain of Station 3. Lt. Vickey will remain in his Lieutenant position until October 1 when he will …
Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said increasing fire department staffing remains a top priority. At last week’s Select Board meeting, member Michael Healy, a former Fire Chief, explained the …
East Providence, RI – On August 8, 2025, at approximately 5:28 AM, the East Providence Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Mink Road and …
Seekonk’s annual National Night Out was held on August 5 at the Public Safety headquarters. The event “is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships …
Rehoboth Police Officer Gilbert Lima was promoted to the rank of Sergeant at Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Lima was sworn in by Town Clerk Laura Schwall. Lima has been with the Police …
Seekonk Fire Lieutenant Timothy Goodwin and Police Officer Nicholas Viveiros were honored for their response to a fire in a multi-unit apartment building on Springhouse Trail last January. Goodwin …
Five new Police Officers were sworn in during Wednesday’s Select Board meeting. Adam Conceicao, Joshua Gaucher-Torres, Braedon Hernandez, Liam Larkin, and Nathan Silveira were introduced by …
I am writing as a private citizen to stress the importance of a townwide priority of a new South fire station. Please refer to important information available on the town’s website at the South …
The costs of construction for the South End Fire Station could be at least $500,000 higher according to Seekonk Building Commissioner Jeff Mello. In a May 16 e-mail to Select Board member Gary …
Rehoboth Police Chief Louis DiBacco has signed a six year contract with the town. DiBacco, who had served as Interim Chief since January 2024, was sworn in at Monday’s Board of Selectmen …
Rehoboth has a new Police Chief: Louis DiBacco. DiBacco was sworn in by Town Clerk Laura Schwall at Monday’s Selectmen meeting. DiBacco has served in the position on an interim basis …
The proposed fire station for the town’s south end has been placed on the back burner for now. Select Board member Gary Sagar had proposed a special town meeting for September. At …
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 …
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 …
Seekonk residents may have another opportunity to vote for a new fire station for the town’s south end. Select Board member Gary Sagar proposed a special town meeting for September. The $9.5 …
Rehoboth Police Officer David Aguiar was honored as K9 Handler of the Year in a ceremony held last month in South Yarmouth. Aguiar, who is partnered with Edo, was presented with the K9 Sergeant …
The department becomes the first in the U.S. to adopt the gear department-wide East Providence, RI - The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the United States to purchase and use …
Although an effort to construct a new South End Fire Station in Seekonk was unsuccessful, Select Board member Gary Sagar intends to keep pushing for the project. “Despite the roadblocks, the …
Rehoboth Police Officer David Aguiar was honored as K9 Handler of the Year in a ceremony held Saturday in South Yarmouth. Aguiar, who is partnered with Edo, was presented with the K9 Sergeant …
