A new Dunkin’ location recently opened in Seekonk on Fall River Ave in Five Guys Plaza. Part of Dunkin’s corporate philosophy is an emphasis on supporting local organizations to enrich …
The Doorways family would like to give a “shout out” to the congregation of the Grace Community Chapel for their incredible ongoing commitment to supporting our neighbors in need. …
Seekonk School Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell shared a plan for class sizes at Aitken and Martin elementary schools for the fall. There will be five sections of kindergarten, an average of 20 …
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 …
Saving Land, Shaping Futures Eagle Scout Project Benefits Land Trust Troop 1 Seekonk Scouts are always willing to assist the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust (SLCT) with initiatives including clearing …
The Seekonk Select Board voted to keep Justin Sullivan as the board’s liaison to the Medeiros Farm Committee at their May 28 meeting. Chair Michelle Hines, Christopher Zorra, and Michael …
How many times have you passed by Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, a few hundred feet off the Riverside shore, as you walked or biked down the East Bay Bike Path? How many times have you been inside? This …
The Seekonk School Committee approved the district’s entry into the state’s School Choice program by a vote of 3 to 2 on May 19. Chairman Bob Gerardi, Lisa Rizzo, and Alicia MacManus …
Happy June Everyone! June is the official beginning of summer and also the start of summer break for students. We would like to congratulate and wish all the 2025 Seekonk Graduates success and …
To enhance service to residents while offering staff a more flexible schedule during the summer, the Town of Seekonk will implement a Summer Hours Trial Program beginning June 9, 2025, through August …
Jacqueline “Jackie” Glum is the Art Teacher at Seekonk High School. In 2022, she had a vision of a project that would help connect Seekonk students to the community and foster a culture …
The Select Board has set July 21 as the date for a special election. Voters will be asked to authorize a debt exclusion, which is a temporary tax increase, to pay for $10 million in renovations for …
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 …
Seekonk School Committee Chair Bob Gerardi is standing by his decision to vote for a School Choice program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The committee voted 3 to 2 at the May 19 meeting. Gerardi, …
The Seekonk Recycling Committee would like to remind residents of all the great recycling and sustainability programs and resources we have available in town: Second Saturdays @ Special Recycling …
We had a very enjoyable Tea Party in May and had a booth at the Carpenter Museum’s Strawberry Festival on June 1st. We’ve enjoyed having several classrooms visit the school from towns in …
There have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at …
The Seekonk Letter Carriers conducted their long-standing springtime food drive again this year; food collected will benefit local residents, as all the donations went to the Doorways food pantry. …
For over twenty years, Diane Fox poured herself into service to others by her ministry to the Doorways Food Pantry. Doorways is dedicated to assisting Seekonk residents who are facing challenging …
On April 9th, the Seekonk Land Trust held its Annual Meeting at the Seekonk Library. President Tom Webb opened the meeting with a slide featuring a large map of Seekonk. On the map, Webb pointed out …
What is a museum without exhibits? Just an empty building. You can help Pomham Rocks Lighthouse expand its historical collection of lighthouse artifacts by participating in this summer’s …
The $10.4 million Seekonk Public Library renovation project was approved at Monday’s Town Meeting. The vote was 240 in favor with 74 in opposition. The next step is for voters to approve a debt …
Looking for a unique adventure this summer without going far from home? Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse has scheduled tours to the historical island light station off the coast of East Providence …
The State Fire Marshal’s office has listed the cause of the fire at 29 Emily Way as undetermined, according to Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen. Despite that finding, Whalen said the …
A search committee for a new Principal at Aitken Elementary School has been launched. Principal David Graf is leaving at the end of the school year. Assistant Superintendent Zach Waddicor said …
