March 28, 2024

From the Town Clerk

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Happy Spring everyone. 

April started off with the annual Town Election April 4th.  I would like to thank The Seekonk Reporter for extending the submission deadline so we could include the election results below.

Election Results for Annual Town Election
The Annual Town Election took place on April 4, 2022 below are the results.

Eligible voters: 11,504. Total votes cast: 1,151 (10 %)
Precinct 1 - 278 votes. Precinct 2 – 448 votes. Precinct 3 -260 votes. Precinct 4 – 165 votes.

Board of Assessors – Nelson Almeida
Board of Selectmen – Justine Sullivan
Housing Authority – James Tusino
Library Board of Trustees – Michael Durkay
Library Board of Trustees – Elizabeth Ann Caldwell
Library Board of Trustees – Alyssa Richard
Planning Board – 5yr – Bruce Hoch
Planning Board – 3yr – David Roderick
School Committee – Emily Field
School Committee – Meaghan Mahoney
Water Commissioner- Dawn Dyer

Congratulations to all the candidates who won. Best of luck in your new or re-elected positions. Also, thanks to all the candidates who ran, but didn’t win. It’s not an easy task running for an elected position. Your time and effort were not wasted. People will remember you and your desire to serve the town.

It takes many people to run an election I would like to thank the following: All our wonderful poll workers and registrars. It’s a long day each and every one of you is appreciated for all your dedication and hard work. Also thank you to the Police Department, DPW and Country Kitchen.

A quick reminder to elected and appointed town officials; please be aware that you can take no action, in your position, until you have taken the Oath of Office.

Spring Town Meeting May 9, 2022
The Annual Spring Town meeting will be held at the Seeking High School auditorium 261 Arcade Ave. Please be advised that the last day to register to vote for that meeting is April, 19. If you want to register to vote on line, please visit this website. www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr or you come into Town Hall and register to vote at the Town Clerks Office.

Please try to attend this important town meeting. This is the meeting that the budget for the next fiscal year is voted on by only registered voters of the Town. Remember Seekonk is your town and your voice matters.

Rabies Clinic update
The annual rabies clinic was a success. A big thank you to Animal Control Officer Andrea Russo, Assistant Jessica Blake and former Animal Control Officer Sharon Hall. Congratulations are in order to Sharon who recently retired we will certainly miss you. Thanks also to the Fire Department, Chief Lowery for letting us use their facility; Assistant Town Clerk Lorraine Sorel; the Save-a-Pet volunteers, as well as the DPW staff for helping set up for the event. Thank you to Dr. Truesdale and his employees of Central Avenue Veterinary Hospital for volunteering their time to give the vaccinations. Also, thanks to the Rehoboth team; Town Clerk Laura Schwall; Asst. Town Clerk Lynn Shaker; Rehoboth Animal Control officer and all their volunteers. The day was a success. See you next year.

Friendly reminder yearly dog licenses were due March 31. If you haven’t registered your dog(s) please do so to avoid getting a $20.00 late fee. The grace period will end May 31st.

Save the Date
April 18 - Patriots Day- Town Offices closed.
April 18 - 22 Seekonk School’s closed for spring vacation.
April 27 - Earth Day Litter Patrol 9am-12pm Volunteers are needed to help keep Seekonk clean and free of litter. Please call the dedicated recycling line 508-336-8529 or email wkirchmann@seekonk-ma.gov to sign up and reserve the cleanup supplies and area to be worked on. The supplies and giveaways will be available at the DPW office that day.

Have wonderful April; if you are going away for vacation, safe travels to you and your family. As always thank you for taking the time to read my monthly updates and remember the Town Clerk’s office welcomes inquiries from all citizens seeking assistance, or information in relation to services provided by the Town of Seekonk.

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