March 16, 2025
Town News

Plans to construct a fire station in the south end of Seekonk remain on hold following a discussion at the March 12 Select Board meeting. Gary Sagar, a former selectman, urged the Board to …

Pawtucket: A City in Focus Theme: “We Have A Goal” Deadline for entry: August 1, 2025 Pawtucket – Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks …

State House – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman to regulate when public schools, school districts or third parties such as software …

Chief Christopher Francesconi and Deputy Chief Barry Ramer East Providence, RI – East Providence Police Dept. Chief Christopher Francesconi, who was appointed by Mayor Bob DaSilva as Chief …

Six new firefighters were sworn in at Wednesday’s Select Board meeting. They include: David McGovern, Samuel Dejong-Ewing, Jonathan McNamara, Joshua Helton, Alex Bak, and Brandon Botelho.

Seekonk Public Schools are working to put their FY’26 budget together amid financial challenges. The initial level service budget projection was a 6.5 percent increase, Superintendent …

There are three candidates running for two open seats on the Seekonk School Committee. Incumbent Emily Field faces challengers Bob Gerardi and Michael Novinson. Profiles are below. Emily Field …

Town officials are vowing to fight the implementation of the state’s MBTA Law, which stipulates: “An MBTA community shall have a zoning ordinance or by-law that provides for at least 1 …

The Board of Selectmen voted Monday to dissolve several town committees. Town Administrator Deborah Arruda explained some of the committees had either been dissolved due to their objective being …

Joseph Luca and Wayne Mello are running for one open seat on the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee in the April 1 town election. Profiles are below. Joseph Luca believes he can provide …

“For over 50 years, Saint Margaret School has been providing an inspiring Catholic education to children in grades Pre-K through Grade 8. We have earned a strong reputation for excellence in the …

Hello All ~ Happy March!  Hope you have been keeping warm.  The Rehoboth Town Clerk’s Office has been busy processing almost 5,000 town census forms, 915 dog-tags/licenses, certifying …

City Council President Bob Rodericks will urge his colleagues at the March 4, 2025 council meeting, to approve a letter to local General Assembly members requesting intervention with RI Energy's high …

Sacred Heart School May Close Following an unexpected email from Sacred Heart School administration last month announcing the potential closure of the small Catholic school on Purchase Street at the …

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep the community informed ahead of the Annual Town Election on April 7, the Town of Seekonk is providing the following details regarding a Proposition 2 ½ …

The proposed budget for FY’26 is $40.5 million, a 0.5 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. Director of Finance Sue Pimental gave the presentation at Monday’s Board of …

Doorways would like to thank our supporters, in Seekonk and beyond, for their generous support of our mission to serve the less fortunate among our friends and neighbors. The community response to …

Our February meeting, in the deep freeze of the day, was in the nice warm Museum Building at Francis Farm Complex, due to the painting of the ceiling in the Arcade Building. The meeting went …

The Seekonk Police Department expanded its ranks Wednesday with the swearing in of six new officers. They are: Jacob Cuoco Sean Feeney Michaela Healy Paul Riccio …

Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) continues to oppose providing additional funding to the state’s emergency assistance shelter system, saying a newly-enacted …

The Blizzard of Giving, Inc. is available all year round to help Rehoboth Children. We are here to help make your child’s birthday even more special! Please visit our website …

And of course, the Ides of March will come before St. Patrick’s Day and the first days of Spring just after. So, a busy month on the calendar! As an Irish woman, my public service announcement …

State House – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight to update the state’s “revenge porn” law to include content generated …

If your home was built before 1925 you can apply to have a historical marker placed on it. The commission is selling markers for Rehoboth homes that are over 100 years old. The price for each …

Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) continues to push for reforms to the internal rules governing the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate, saying …

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