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The pool at Seekonk High School faces closure unless the school’s air handling unit is replaced. The system is at the end of its life and requires frequent maintenance. “Without a …

The Seekonk Water District has scheduled a special meeting on Monday, December 8.  The purpose is to transfer $900,000 from the Money Market Investment Account to the PFAS Remediation …

Mushroom Workshop 10/4/25 About 25 people attended a sold out “Mushroom Excursion” when the Land Trust partnered with Osamequin Farm to host Jonathan Kranz, MA Audubon Field Naturalist …

Snow White is a sweet 9-year-old calico who was found as a stray. She’s a quiet, gentle girl who doesn’t mind being petted, but she’s shy and seems to be sad in her new environment. …

We salute the Grist Mill Restaurant for their Thankful Thursdays in support of local charities, and for a very successful “Fill a Truck” food drive for the Doorways food pantry. A great …

Doorways volunteers from “Team Hop” braved a cold and wet morning to distribute turkeys with all the trimmings to our neighbors in need. A total of 84 households were provided with …

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 …

Town officials met on November 12 to set the new tax rates for 2026. According to Lydia Cordeiro, the Town Assessor, FY’2026 total residential values increased by 7.2 percent from last …

Members of the Seekonk Select Board expressed their frustrations over the Firefly properties vote at the November 10 Town Meeting. At the November 2024 Town Meeting, voters authorized the Select …

Brochure for Friends of Friends Community Services, Inc. was mailed to our Seekonk neighbors last week requesting donations to help provide assistance to those in need. Please consider submitting …

(Rehoboth, MA) – The Carpenter Museum has a special limited-time display of posters from our American Revolution Genealogy Symposium available for the public to view. These exhibits highlight …

A proposal to sell the Firefly properties was soundly rejected by voters at Monday’s Town Meeting. There were 20 yes votes, with 257 in opposition. At the November 2024 Town Meeting, …

Opponents of the Medeiros Farm project were unsuccessful in their attempt to rescind $825,000 in funding at Monday’s Town Meeting. 85 voted in favor, with 148 in opposition. The …

Seekonk residents gathered on Veterans Day to pay tribute to the men and women who have served their country in the military. “We give thanks to all veterans who serve their country …

Voters at Monday’s Fall Town Meeting will be asked to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell the “Firefly Golf Course” property located at 320 Fall River Avenue, and 763 and 769 …

As the holiday season is upon us, November is a great time to reflect and remember. November is the time for gratitude. To all the Veterans, thank you for your bravery and all the sacrifices you made …

Doorways Food Pantry extends thanks to the scouting families of BSA Troops 1 & 9, plus the Cub Scouts of Troop 88, who conducted their annual food drive in November and collected more than 11,000 …

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 …

Voters at the November 10 Fall Town Meeting will be asked to approve the sale of several town properties, along with the purchase of a new property. The meeting will begin at 7 pm at Seekonk …

We live in a world where costs continually rise, and trash fees are no exception. However, there are actions we residents can take to mitigate the rise in trash costs. In terms of GARBAGE , the town …

Town Administrator Shawn Cadime discussed the current building projects at the October 15 meeting with the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee. The Seekonk Public Library is …

The families of Aitken School held a Family Bingo Night on October 4th and used the occasion to collect food donations for the Doorways food pantry. The Aitken community has been stalwart in the …

The expansion of Seekonk High School is one of the possibilities being shared with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The School Committee voted 4 – 0 Monday to send three …

The Medeiros Family Farm on Lincoln Street has been the source of much discussion. In 2022, the Town of Seekonk bought the 40 acre property for $2 million. At the May 2023 Town Meeting, the …

Hello All ~ I hope you are enjoying the beautiful Fall weather in Rehoboth!  Speaking of the Fall, I would like to remind all town residents that Town Offices will be closed on Monday, October …

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