Members of the Seekonk Police and Fire Departments hosted the annual National Night Out on August 4 behind the Public Safety headquarters on Taunton Avenue. Police Chief David Enos said National …

The Seekonk Select Board voted Wednesday to place a referendum for a South End Fire Station on the November election ballot. A debt exclusion, which is a temporary tax increase, will need to be …

As it is the 250th anniversary of the USA, the photo below was of the Seekonk CVFA 1932 American LaFrance Engine 76. It was refurbished after purchase from a Warren RI junk yard and ready for the …

Members of the Seekonk Select Board outlined their list of goals at their June 24 meeting. One of those goals was a South End Fire Station. “The priority for this board is safety and …

Noon-2PM May 16 June 20 July 18 August 15 September: 19 We thank you for the continued support of the Seekonk Fire Museum. We rely on your gracious donations to continue to honor and support the …

Members of the Seekonk Select Board expressed their dismay with the Finance Committee’s vote to remove the mid-year hires for the Fire Department from the FY’27 budget, less than two weeks before …

Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen has recommended assigning 13 firefighters per shift, an increase over the current department staffing model. Whalen appeared at the February 18 Select Board …

Fire Chief Shaun Whalen presented the Lifesaving Award to members of the department’s D Group for their actions on November 6, 2025. The firefighters, including Lieutenant Kevin English, …

The Seekonk Select Board postponed a vote on whether or not to place a debt exclusion question regarding a South End Fire Station on the April 6 election ballot. Repeated efforts to secure …

The Seekonk Fire Department received a record number of calls for service in 2025, according to a recent Facebook post. “In 2025, we responded to 4,662 calls for service, including Fire …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Members of the Seekonk Fire and Police departments took to the basketball court at Seekonk High School Saturday to raise money to fight blood cancer. The proceeds from the first “Battle of …

Eight new firefighters were sworn in at Wednesday’s Select Board meeting. They include: Brandon Ferreri, Joshua King, Samantha Spatola, Justin Silva, Travis Wright, Leo Paul, Keith Bosse, and …