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Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk) has been re-appointed by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) to the position of Ranking Minority Member on the …
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2/22/23
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Winter is a good time to start watching birds. Their energy and activity enliven the quiet landscape, while leafless trees make it easier to spot even the smaller birds. Attracting common species to …
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2/20/23
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Incumbents David Andrade and Adam Petronio are being challenged by Michelle Hines and newcomer Pamela Pozzi for two open seats on the Seekonk Board of Selectmen. Hines previously served on the board …
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By Joe Siegel
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2/16/23
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The ongoing dispute between a parent and members of the Seekonk School Committee has resulted in allegations of harassment.
In a February 8 district court filing, attorney Marc Randazza, who is …
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By Joe Siegel
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2/14/23
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Seekonk School Committee meetings are no longer being live-streamed, which led to some tension at Monday’s meeting.
“In early December, it was brought to our attention that the streaming of …
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Seekonk unveiled their new town website on Wednesday.
All town boards can be accessed under the Government tab on the home page – https://www.seekonk-ma.gov .
When you click on …
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By Joe Siegel
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2/9/23
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Hello from the Town Clerk’s office. Thankfully, we’ve not had any major snow storms to date but as we know that could change at any second in New England. Keep those snow shovels and …
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by Florice Craig
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2/7/23
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David Andrade and Adam Petronio are both seeking to be re-elected to the Seekonk Board of Selectmen. The terms are for three years each.
Former selectwoman Michelle Hines and newcomer Pam Pozzi …
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By Joe Siegel
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2/6/23
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The Board of Selectmen has been asked to consider placing a non-binding advisory question on the April election ballot. Voters would have the opportunity to show support for a different type of town …
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By Joe Siegel
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2/6/23
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Seekonk has a new Police Chief.David Enos was sworn in by Town Clerk Florice Craig at Wednesday’s selectmen meeting. Enos, a 19 year member of the department who had served as Deputy Chief, …
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By Joe Siegel
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2/2/23
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Doorways food pantry wants to thank the faculty, staff, administration and especially the students and their families of Martin Elementary School for their generosity in their recent food drive. A …
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1/31/23
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Seekonk Land Conservation Trust (SLCT) Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Recipient
Seekonk, MA – Seekonk Land Conservation Trust has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of February.Launched in May 2019, the Stop & Shop …
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1/31/23
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Seekonk is set to appoint David Enos as Police Chief on Wednesday, just two weeks after the Board of Selectmen voted to rescind the appointment of ex-Chief Dean Isabella.
Enos is currently …
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By Joe Siegel
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1/30/23
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The Seekonk Public Schools 2024 budget may need to be increased over the current fiscal year’s budget of $30.8 million, according to Superintendent Rich Drolet.
“As you know, this …
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By Joe Siegel
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1/27/23
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Seekonk Town officials have been noticeably silent following last week’s vote to terminate the employment of Police Chief Dean Isabella.
The Board of Selectmen voted January 18 to terminate …
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By Joe Siegel
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1/25/23
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Laverne is a beautiful gray DSH cat who is about 1 year old. She is very sweet, yet very shy cat who is looking for her forever home. She has come a long way since we rescued her and would do best in …
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1/25/23
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A new fire station in the south end of Seekonk may cost over $9 million.
Members of the South End Fire Station Building Committee made a presentation to the Board of Selectmen on January 18.
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By Joe Siegel
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1/23/23
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Police Chief Dean Isabella is suing the Town of Seekonk and the Board of Selectmen for breach of contract.
The board voted unanimously Wednesday to terminate Isabella’s employment …
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By Joe Siegel
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1/19/23
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The Seekonk Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Wednesday to terminate the employment of Police Chief Dean Isabella.
Isabella, who had been placed on paid administrative leave by Town …
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By Joe Siegel
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1/19/23
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The Seekonk Police Department plan to install 20 cameras on various streets.
The original cost would be $57,000 for the first year, Police Chief Dean Isabella said about Flock Safety, a company …
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By Joe Siegel
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1/17/23
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Town Administrator Shawn Cadime is standing by his decision to suspend Police Chief Dean Isabella, who was placed on paid administrative leave on January 6. Cadime previously said the Board of …
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by Joe Siegel
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1/12/23
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Police Chief Dean Isabella's employment with the town of Seekonk appears to be over. Isabella was suspended from his job by Town Administrator Shawn Cadime on January 6.
In a statement issued …
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by Joe Siegel
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1/10/23
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Seekonk Police Chief Dean Isabella was placed on administrative leave by Town Administrator Shawn Cadime on January 6.
Isabella was appointed by the Board of Selectmen in November 2020. He …
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by Joe Siegel
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1/10/23
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The town DPW will be picking up naturally grown Christmas trees curbside from January 3- January 30, 2023. The pickup days will correspond to the days of your normal trash and recycling collection. …
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1/10/23
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The possibility of a new building for the Seekonk Public Library was on the minds of most residents in 2022. The Board of Selectmen expressed their frustrations following the rejection of …
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By Joe Siegel
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1/5/23
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