October 7, 2026
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.
UPCOMING ELECTION NEWS - STATE ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2026
All four precincts will vote at Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Avenue in the gymnasium. Polling hours are 7:00AM – 8:00PM.
Early Voting Hours will be held in the Select Board Meeting Room on:
Saturday, October 17: 9:00AM-3:00PM
Monday, October 19: 7:30AM-4:30PM
Tuesday, October 20: 7:30AM-4:30PM
Wednesday, October 21: 8:00AM-5:30PM
Thursday, October 22: 7:30AM-4:30PM
Saturday, October 24: 11:00AM-5:00PM
Monday, October 26: 7:30AM-4:30PM
Tuesday, October 27: 7:30AM-4:30PM
Wednesday, October 28: 8:00AM-5:30PM
Thursday, October 29: 7:30AM-4:30PM
If you are not already registered to vote, the last day to register to vote for the State Election is October 24, 2026 at 5:00PM.
As a reminder, if you did not return your town census or a confirmation postcard, you may be listed as an inactive voter. You will be required to provide proof of residency and sign an affidavit of continuous residency before being permitted to vote in an election.
Register or Update Your Voter Information
We encourage you to check your voter status through the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Online Voter Registration System at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/.
Their online registration system allows you to:
Vote-By-Mail and Voter Registration Information
If you did not complete a vote-by-mail postcard for the State Primary Election, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Elections Division mailed another vote-by-mail postcard for the November 3, 2026 State Election.
If you would like to vote-by-mail in the State Election, please complete all required sections and sign the postcard before returning it to the Town Clerk’s Office. If the postcard is incomplete or not signed, it cannot be processed.
If you are voting by mail-in ballot, please be sure you print and sign your name on the manilla envelope before returning it to our office. If the manilla envelope is incomplete or not signed, it cannot be processed.
How to Mark Your Ballot
Write-In Candidate
If you are voting for a candidate whose name is NOT on the ballot:
Do not overvote.
Massachusetts Information for Voters Guide (a/k/a the “Red Book”)
This guide explains the nine (9) statewide questions appearing on the November 3rd State Election ballot.
The Town of Seekonk will have the following binding yes/no vote on a tenth ballot question:
“Shall the Town of Seekonk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so -called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to fund the design, engineering, site preparation, construction, and initial furnishing and equipping of a proposed South End Fire Station to be located at 69 School Street, Seekonk, MA, including all costs incidental or related thereto?”
We encourage every voter to take the time to read the guide, understand the questions, and make an informed decision on each one rather than unintentionally leaving questions blank.
At the back of the book, you’ll find a Voter Checklist where you can mark your choices for the ballot questions and candidate races. You may bring the checklist with you (or take a photo of it) when voting on Election Day or during In-Person Early Voting. Just please be sure to remember to take your checklist with you when you leave the voting booth!
FALL TOWN MEETING- Monday, November 9, 2026 @ 6:00PM
The Fall Town meeting will be held on November 9, 2026 at 6:00PM in the auditorium at the Seekonk High School located at 261Arcade Avenue. Check-in begins at 5:00PM. PLEASE NOTE THE START TIME IS 6:00PM.
The warrant will be available on the town’s website (www.seekonk-ma.gov) by Monday, October 26th.
The Seekonk High School Key Club will be providing babysitting services for the Fall Town Meeting. Early sign up is REQUIRED to ensure proper staffing.
The deadline to sign up is Sunday, November 8th at 10:00PM. No walk-ins will be allowed. You can sign up at https://forms.gle/cpMBtwAHcFq4H3du8.
If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Marinucci at marinuccid@seekonkschools.org
We hope to see you there!
REMINDERS FROM THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE
Dog License Reminder - In accordance with Massachusetts Laws, Chapter 140 Section 137, all dogs 6 months or older must be licensed annually and owners must provide proof of a current rabies vaccination.
Dog licenses expired on March 31st. Effective June 1, a $25 late fee has been added to all license renewals. Failure to comply may also result in a by-law citation.
All dog license applications and renewals require online registration. While payments may be made in person or by mail, the registration process must be completed online before the license can be processed.
REMINDERS FROM THE TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Whether you are new to the Town of Seekonk or have been a part of the community for many years, there are Property Tax Exemption programs that may be available to you.
Each program has specific eligibility requirements. Please review each application carefully or call the Assessor’s Office directly at 508-336-2980. More information can also be found under “Exemptions” on the Board of Assessor’s webpage at www.seekonk-ma.gov.
All applications must be filed annually. The deadline to file all exemption applications is April 1st each year.
REMINDERS FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
If you have any questions concerning any of the following, please call the tax collector’s office directly at 508-336-2930.
Did you know the Registry of Motor Vehicles issues motor vehicle excise tax bills throughout the year? The majority are issued in February and due in March (tax commitment #1-2026). If you have not received your bill by March 1st please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 508-336-2930.
If you no longer have the vehicle, please see the reverse side of the excise tax bill for instructions and provide the information to the Tax Assessor’s Office.
FY 27 Disposal Bills were mailed on September 15, 2026 and due October 15, 2026 ($333.10 per unit).
Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes:
Further collection letters have been mailed on any unpaid Fiscal Year 2026 Real Estate Taxes.
If you want to know how much you paid in real estate taxes last year, the information can be found on the Collector’s webpage on the Town’s website under “How Much Did I Pay in Real Estate Taxes Last Year.”
Please note the Tax Collector’s office does not process the Water Department’s bills and cannot accept payments for the Water District. Please mail or drop off your payment to Seekonk Water District, 50 Water Lane, Seekonk, MA 02771
Thank you for taking the time to read the Town Clerk’s Office monthly update. We hope you have a wonderful month!
As always, please contact us at (508) 336-2920 or by email at townclerk@seekonk-ma.gov if you have any questions.
~Kristen and Shandra
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