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 …

We wish everyone a healthy and safe Memorial Day. It is a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. “As we …

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 …

Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen reassured residents about the safety of their homes after a devastating fire recently. A house owned by former Select Board member Justin Sullivan burned to the ground …

Seekonk Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said staffing for the Fire Department was sufficient on April 21, when first responders from several local communities were brought in to help fight a blaze at …

Voters at the May 12 Spring Town Meeting will be asked to approve a budget of $75.2 million for FY’26, which begins July 1. That figure represents a 3.3 percent increase over the current fiscal …

Uber Assault On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 1:35 am, multiple patrol units were dispatched to the area of County Street and Arrowhead Road for the report of a possible motor vehicle …

The Roman Catholic parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs conducted a joint food collection on the weekend of April 5th & 6th for benefit of the Doorways food pantry …

Seekonk residents have banded together to help the family of former Select Board member Justin Sullivan. Sullivan’s house at 29 Emily Way caught fire on Monday and was deemed a total loss. Read …

Advocates for a South End Fire Station in Seekonk plan to make a presentation at the May 12 Spring Town Meeting. “It’s a reasonable, suitable, adequate building,” said James …

A three alarm fire destroyed the home of former Seekonk Selectman Justin Sullivan on Monday afternoon. Neighbors reported seeing the flames around 1:15 pm at the house on 29 Emily Way. …

The Seekonk Fire Museum will be open to the public at a new time in 2025. The museum will be open the third Saturday during the following months in 2025 from Noon-2pm. May 17 June 21 July 19 August …