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Jim and Diane Mohler of Landry Liquors have always given back to the Seekonk community. Every year they hold some sort of fundraiser to support local charities; this year they held a raffle with the …

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 …

Peter Andreozzi, a beloved figure in Seekonk Public Schools for many years, passed away on Monday at his home in Clemson, South Carolina. He was 85 years old. Andreozzi briefly served as School …

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 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 …

A debt exclusion, which is a temporary tax increase, to pay for the Seekonk Public Library’s $10.4 million renovation project was approved at Monday’s Special Election. Out of the …

Seekonk Public Schools Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell has received passing grades for her job performance. Kidwell was evaluated in several categories, including student learning, professional …

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 …

Win Win. Support your local lighthouse and take a chance to win a great prize. The By the Sea & Beyond Raffle, sponsored by Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, features more than $1,000 in …

Early voting has begun for the special election on July 21. Residents will be asked to authorize a debt exclusion, which is a temporary tax increase, to pay for $10 million in renovations for …

Massachusetts is one step closer to banning cellphones in the classroom. The state Senate advanced a bill on July 8 which would require public schools to restrict phone use. The Joint …

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 …

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 …

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