From the Town Clerk's Office

We hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather. From the foliage, festivals, apple picking, hayrides, and decorations, we are so fortunate to live in New England. If you would like to share your favorite spot or activity, please feel free to let us know at townclerk@seekonk-ma.gov and we will share your ideas in the November article. 

UPCOMING EVENT – FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 5^TH 

Seekonk Fire Department’s Annual Open House is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. This event will be held at the Seekonk Public Safety Complex located at 500 Taunton Avenue. This event is free and open to all ages. Activities include: fire truck tours, live fire safe demonstrations, meet the firefighters, a bounce house & more. We hope to see you there!

For more information, please contact Paula Roy (508) 336-8510 ext. 52000.

UPCOMING FALL TOWN MEETING.

FALL TOWN MEETING will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025 in the Seekonk High School auditorium located at 261 Arcade Avenue. Please stay tuned to next month’s article and/or the website for more information on this important meeting.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING NEWS

A Voter Petitioned Special Town Meeting was held on Monday September 15^th at 7:00PM at Seekonk High School. Thank you to all the residents who took the time to attend and participate in this meeting!

There was only one question on the warrant and the following motion was made: 

“Move that the Town appropriate a sum not to exceed $9,500,000 to fund the construction of the South End Fire Station, including utility and other site improvements incidental or directly related to such construction, necessary architectural, engineering or other provisional and legal expenses and fees associated with the project, storage and moving expenses, furnishings and equipment and for all other costs incidental or related thereto: and as funding thereof, to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board to borrow said funds pursuant to G.L.  c44  Section  7  or  any  other  enabling  authority  and  issue  bonds  and  notes  thereof;  to authorize the Town to apply for any grants or loans available for the project, and further, that the amount of authorized borrowing under this vote shall be reduced by the amount of any  grants received for the project prior to the issuance of bonds or  notes  under  this  vote;  provided however, that the vote taken hereunder  shall  be  expressly  contingent  upon  approval by the voters of the Town at an election to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed under G.L. c 59 Section 21 C (Proposition 2 ½) the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote.”

The article did not receive the necessary two-third vote; and therefore, did not pass.

Vote Results: Yes-216/No-118/Total votes:334.

These town meetings could not be held without the help from our Election Workers, Public Works Department & SHS Custodians/Maintenance Department, Police & Fire personnel, and TV9. We cannot say thank you enough for all you do for us in the Town Clerk’s Office. 

THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE IS NOW  ON THE TOWN’S ONLINE PERMITTING AND LICENSING PORTAL

Many transactions can now be completed online through our online permitting portal. 

• Request a Vital Record
• Apply for a Business Certificate
• Register for Marriage License Appointment
• Apply for a Raffle or Bazaar Permit
• Apply for a Yard Sale Permit
• Apply for a Dog License

To get started Visit the Town Clerk’s page of the Town of Seekonk website and click the link for the application you need. The website will redirect your search to the OpenGov system where you can complete your application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office and we will walk you through the process or come in and we will show you the process in-person.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHT – FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Seekonk Finance Committee is a seven-member board who are appointed by the Town Moderator to a three-year term. The Committee offers advice and assistance to the Select Board and other town officials on financial matters that have a material impact on the well-being of the Town of Seekonk. They serve as an Advisory Board and makes recommendations at Town Meetings for the town’s budget and warrant articles. The Finance Committee also approves appropriations from the Reserve Fund.

They meet on an as-needed basis, except for the months of February - April, when weekly or biweekly meetings are held to review the Annual Town Budget and Warrant Articles for the Annual Spring Town Meeting.

There is currently one position available. Please consider completing a talent bank form.

REMINDERS FROM THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

Dog licenses are past due

As of June 1, dog license renewals are past due. Per MGL Chapter 140 Section 137, all dogs 6 months or older must be licensed annually with proof of a current rabies vaccination. Failure to comply may result in a bylaw citation fee. As of June 1^st, there is a $20.00 late fee per dog imposed on license renewals. The license fees are $10.00 for spayed or neutered dogs/$20.00 for un-spayed or un-neutered dogs. If you are late renewing, please remember to add $20.00 per dog to the above fees. You can now renew or register your dog on the online portal - OpenGov.

REMINDERS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE

If you have any questions regarding your taxes, please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 508-336-2930.

Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes

• Motor Vehicle Excise Tax 4^th commitment bills were due by August 27, 2025. Demands were issued on September 15^th and are due September 29, 2025.
• Motor Vehicle Excise Tax bills 1, 2, & 3 commitment bills are past due and are now with the Deputy Collector (781-944-8504).

FY26 Disposal bills were mailed on September 18, 2025 and are due October 21^st ($315 per unit). If you have not paid the prior’s years disposal bill(s) please call for an updated balance.

Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes:

• Demand notices have been issued for any unpaid Real Estate or Personal Property Taxes, and payment was due in full by June 5, 2025

• Further collection notices will be issued for any unpaid Fiscal Year 2025 balances.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills were mailed the first week in July.
• The first quarter payment was due by August 4^th and second quarter is due by November 3, 2025.

UPDATE - TOWN OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025

Town Hall

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Wednesday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Closed Friday

Building and Health Departments

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Wednesday 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Closed Friday

Human Services

Monday through Thursday 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM

Public Works

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Wednesday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Friday 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Thank you for taking the time to read the Town Clerk’s Office monthly update. Please stay tuned for the November Seekonk Reporter article for more town meeting news. As always, please contact us at (508) 336-2920 or email townclerk@seekonk-ma.gov if you have any questions.

~Kristen and Shandra