March 28, 2024

Petronio, Andrade, Craig Win Seekonk Election       

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Voters in Tuesday’s town election placed their faith in Selectman David Andrade, Town Clerk Florice Craig, and newcomer Adam Petronio, who will replace Nelson Almeida on the board of selectmen. Petronio garnered 685 votes, Andrade followed with 584, and Almeida had 515. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the election was postponed from April. 1071 voters showed up to cast ballots at Seekonk High School.

Petronio, who is an Army veteran and works for the Rhode Island National Guard, was a write-in candidate for selectman in 2019.  “I’m glad it’s over,” Petronio said. “Now the true job begins.” Andrade, who will now serve a third consecutive term, was pleased with the results. “(The voters) thought what I was saying was common sense,” Andrade said. Craig, who faced rivals Sandra Escaler and Bryan Mulvey, was “happy the voters put their trust in me.” Craig won 783 votes, with Escaler getting 152 and Mulvey with only 73.

Erin Brouillette ran unopposed for another three-year term on the school committee. Former Town Clerk Jan Parker ran unopposed for a three-year seat on the Board of Assessors. Michael Bourque and Sandra Foulkes ran unopposed for two 5-year seats on the Planning Board. Catherine Capello and Fred Slemon ran unopposed for two 3-year seats on the Library Board of Trustees. Douglas Brown and Lydia Cordeiro ran unopposed for two seats on the town’s Water Commission. Brown’s term is for three years, Cordeiro’s is for one year. Town Moderator Peter Hoogerzeil was re-elected for another three year term, with no opposition.

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