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The Seekonk Recycling Committee would like to remind residents of all the great recycling and sustainability programs and resources we have available in town: Seekonk Transfer Station/TARF (351 Fall …

Rotary President David Kent (right) presents a check to Gerry McCabe of Doorways. For many years the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club has made annual contributions to combat hunger in our …

The Seekonk High School community raised a staggering $1,215.00 during Spirit Week. Many thanks to teacher Linda Horton, who orchestrated the event again this year, and to the students, faculty and …

Boston – After months of negotiations by a six-member Conference Committee, the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate have reached an agreement on legislation that would require the …

Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) said the U.S. Senate’s vote this week to advance the Social Security Fairness Act is good news for many Massachusetts retirees. …

Following months of intense negotiations, the Town has signed a new contract with Seekonk Cable Access Corporation, which controls TV9. The Select Board approved the contract at …

Former Police Chief Dean Isabella has won a $136,841.63 settlement from the Town of Seekonk. Chief Isabella was placed on administrative leave by Town Administrator Shawn Cadime in January 2023. …

Country Kitchen, which has been hosting diners for four decades, is shutting its doors for good on December 22. Owner Mark Chandley is retiring after 34 years and wants to lead a quieter life, …

The Seekonk School Committee discussed a district procedure which prohibits sending letters of recommendation to private schools. “It’s not a policy so it wouldn’t be something …

Seekonk Town Administrator Shawn Cadime is being interviewed by the Town of Dartmouth’s Select Board this week. Cadime is one of the finalists for the Town Administrator position. Each …

Although Town Meeting voters rejected plans for a new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility, the Seekonk Select Board said the project could be revived. The $40 million facility would have …

HAPPY HOLIDAYS  from the Town Clerk’s office. We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating holiday traditions with family and friends. Speaking of traditions, we hope all of you can …

Young hands made light work on Nov. 16 when many of the Seekonk Girls Volleyball team manned rakes, tarps, blowers, bags to assist in the fall leaf cleanup of town seniors and veterans’ …

Global Partners celebrated their recent arrival in Seekonk by making a $3,125.00 contribution to the fight combatting food uncertainty in our community. Global Partners is a large regional energy …

On Friday, November 22, 2024, at approximately 1:30am, multiple Seekonk Police patrol units were dispatched to Motel 6 (821 Fall River Avenue) for the report of a 911 hangup call. Eventually, …

The Seekonk Recycling Committee would like to remind residents of all the great recycling and sustainability programs and resources we have available in town: Seekonk Transfer Station/TARF (351 Fall …

Seekonk officials continue to work on a new access agreement with TV9 following months of negotiations. “We’re close but not there yet,” Town Administrator Shawn Cadime said at …

At Monday’s Fall Town Meeting, voters approved amending the Town’s Zoning Bylaws to create a Multifamily Development Overlay District. The purpose is to allow for the development of …

Town officials met on November 13 to set the new tax rates for 2025. According to Lydia Cordeiro, the Chair of the Board of Assessors, FY’2025 total residential values increased at 6.1 …

A proposed $40 million facility for the town’s Department of Public Works was rejected at Monday’s Fall Town Meeting. 118 residents voted in favor, with 158 in opposition. The …

Bill includes policy changes, capital investments to promote jobs creation Boston – The House and Senate have finalized a $3.96 billion bond bill to promote job creation and economic …

Land acquisition! Trail walks! Workdays! Photo contests! Educational enrichment! Since 1967, SLCT has preserved over 700 acres through acquisition and conservation restrictions, and in recent years …

A ceremony was held on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces. “We gives thanks to all veterans who serve their country honorably during …

November is a time to say thank you. Veteran’s Day is a time to honor all those who served in the military. Please join Lorraine and I in thanking all the Veterans for their bravery, …

Voters at the November 18 Fall Town Meeting will be asked to approve several major expenditures, including $40 million for a new facility to house the Seekonk Department of Public Works. The new DPW …

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