2024 is almost over!  December is a great time to review and reset your goals and finances for 2025.  I am including some major areas to be thinking about. Goals .  This is a …

The Boston Globe has another feature about people leaving Massachusetts (from Nov. 25).  The people interviewed are all from Boston, so it’s a bit one-sided. Also, most college students …

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 …

Do we Understand Our thanks? Given short, Or in great length? Given true, Or as to get? Knowing which Is counterfeit. Don Gardner Seekonk

What a year for acorns! The squirrels must be happy. Both the acorns and the leaves have been falling like rain, though the rain hasn’t been falling as of this writing. It’s easy to slip …

The moon Lit a path Across the lake. There were No curves. There were No gates. The path Followed some boys On the Far shore. Never behind. Never before. Don Gardner Seekonk

  Autumn means it’s time to peep at colorful leaves and pick apples, whether actually from the tree or from a fruit stand or farm. This year Leominster MA is celebrating the 250 th …

The topic of insurance is quite expansive.  This article covers some of the basic considerations and strategies. Life Insurance: There are two key questions to address with life …

Thanks for taking the time for reviewing this informative article. First, I would like to thank those who contacted me on my first scribe about the Seekonk Lions Club. Nice positive stuff! For this …

The topic of estate planning is expansive.  I am going to cover some of the basic documents and considerations.  Please note that I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice …

Crickets raid The silence Of the night. A cheering throng. Everything's alright . Soon frost Will take Their songs away. Soon frost will Make the Silence reign. Don Gardner Seekonk

The feisty little hummingbirds fighting over the backyard feeder are a reminder that the seasons are about to change. I’m always a bit sad to see the little birds go on their great migration. …

Planning Board 100 PECK STREET SEEKONK, MASSACHUSETTS 02771 1-508-336-2961 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Housing and Equitable Living (EOHEL), has adopted …

I've seen flowers. Hopefully You have too. Fragile to The touch. Powerful to view. Each flower's Dignity Uniquely stands. Granpa gave grandma Pansies, Then asked To hold her hand. Don Gardner Seekonk

Well, this is ironic. After I wrote last month about my dismay at all the trees being chopped down at the former Camp Buxton down the street, Mother Nature did some tree removal of her own. On a very …

The universe of investing is quite expansive.  Managed accounts are typically utilized when a financial professional is helping you select your investments.  These accounts can be …

The current cost of a UMass Amherst education is more than $30,000 annually.  Boston College tuition is more than $80,000 annually!  It can be overwhelming to think about this, and quite …

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

A steady breeze In summer. Tree branches Moved about, To wave leaves Much bigger, Than when They were Just sprouts. There was A sense of pride. There was A sense of show. Just like In the fall, When …

We spent the first few beautiful days in June having to listen to heavy machinery ripping up the trees in nearby Camp Buxton, the former Boy Scout camp down the street that is now being leased and …

Acclaimed novelist Amy Tan has branched out (pardon the pun) in a new direction with “The Backyard Bird Chronicles” and has been making the rounds talking about her book. This non-fiction …

We would like to thank Caroline and Kelsey for forming and running the Kids Book Club at the library this year. These two Seniors from Dighton Rehoboth High School took time out of their busy …

Moms, I know it can feel like when your kids get a break during summer vacation, your responsibilities shift into high gear. As a mom of three little ones myself, I absolutely love summer, but …

The new building for the Department of Public Works is expected to be finished in 2026, according to members of the Building Committee. The Committee presented an overview to the Seekonk Select Board …

The Seekonk Select Board appropriated an additional $135,000 in Chapter 70 funds for the School Department. The 3 to 1 vote was held at the May 8 meeting. Chair Michelle Hines, Chris Zorra, and …