Seekonk
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School Committees and Councils
The Seekonk School Committee will meet to review and vote on key administrative documents for the upcoming academic year. Members will consider revisions to the district wellness policy, approve the committee's annual goals, and read the first time the student and athletic handbooks. The board will also finalize the process for evaluating the district superintendent.
- Approval of 2026-2027 School Committee Goals
- Reconsideration of revisions to the district wellness policy
- First reading of 2026-2027 student handbooks for elementary, middle, and high schools
- First reading of the 2026-2027 athletic handbook
- Approval of the superintendent evaluation process
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings on two major applications: a 40B comprehensive permit for 36 multi-family units (10 affordable) at 95 Sagamore Road, and a special permit for a legal non-conforming lot at 1 Wynne Street. The board also reorganizes and approves prior meeting minutes.
- 40B comprehensive permit for 36 units (10 affordable) at 95 Sagamore Road
- Special permit for non-conforming lot at 1 Wynne Street (67 West Avenue owner)
- Board reorganization
- Approval of minutes from May 4 and June 1, 2026
Select Board
The Select Board will consider placing a debt exclusion question for the South Fire Station on the November state election ballot, approve annual alcohol licenses for Tavern in the Square and Outback Steakhouse, appoint several board and committee members, accept a $500 donation to the animal shelter, and vote on a mutual aid agreement with Pawtucket police.
- Consider debt exclusion vote for South Fire Station on Nov ballot
- Public hearing on annual alcohol license for Tavern in the Square at 1125 Fall River Ave
- Accept $500 donation to Seekonk Animal Shelter in memory of Jo Ann Peace
- Approve mutual aid agreement with City of Pawtucket Police Dept
- Consider lease of three school buildings to South Coast Educational Collaborative
Finance Committee
The Seekonk Finance Committee will consider year-end transfers for the current fiscal year. They will also discuss the committee's future direction and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Year-end transfers discussion
- Discussion on FinCom moving forward
- Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026
- Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026
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School Committees and Councils
The Seekonk School Committee's Buildings and Facilities Subcommittee will discuss past work on space issues in the district, schedule building tours for committee members, and develop the MSBA Building Committee. The meeting includes two public comment periods. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of past work on space issues in the district
- Scheduling school committee member building tours
- MSBA Building Committee development
School Committees and Councils
The Seekonk School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with custodial/maintenance personnel and real property matters. In open session, they will vote on a three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 101 for custodial/maintenance staff and approve the renewal of leases with the South Coast Educational Collaborative for three years.
- Approval of collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 101 for custodial/maintenance personnel (July 2026–June 2029)
- Approval of three-year lease renewal with South Coast Educational Collaborative
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet with Town Administrator Shawn Cadime to discuss the potential implementation of a new real estate tax exemption for senior residents.
- Proposed senior real estate tax exemption
Medeiros Farm Committee
The Medeiros Farm Committee and Select Board will discuss the Medeiros Farm Project and consider awarding a designer service bid to CHA. They will also approve invoices for KCM.
- Discussion of Medeiros Farm Project
- Awarding Designer Service Bid for Medeiros Farm Project to CHA
- Approval of Invoices for KCM
Board of Health
The Seekonk Board of Health will discuss a variance request to reduce the setback distance from 10 feet to 9 feet at 79 Bergeron St. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and a report on denied septic plans.
- Approval of minutes from January 7, March 24, and May 27, 2026
- Variance request at 79 Bergeron St to reduce setback from 10ft to 9ft
- Report on denied septic plans
- Discussion of other topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chairman
- Board correspondence and comments
Select Board
The Select Board will vote on conditional job offers for two Human Services positions and a common victualler license for Wingstop. They will discuss a drone policy for public safety and hold a joint meeting with the Medeiros Farm Committee to award a designer service bid. Other business includes signing a deed for 911 Taunton Avenue and a paving contract.
- Conditional offer of employment for Abigail Cabral as Human Services Receptionist/Program Assistant
- Conditional offer of employment for Michelle Puhacz as Human Services Community Liaison Coordinator
- Common Victualler License for Wingstop at 1201-1205 Fall River Ave, Unit 8
- Discussion of drones for Public Safety and general government use
- Joint meeting with Medeiros Farm Committee to discuss awarding designer service bid to CHA
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Seekonk Parks and Recreation Committee will review and approve previous meeting minutes, hear updates from leagues and community members, and discuss old business including the Healthy Kids Running Club fall season. The chairman will report on the Medeiros committee, and the coordinator will provide summer updates.
- Healthy Kids Running Club fall season update
- Medeiros committee update
- Coordinator's summer updates
- League discussions (5 minutes each)
Library Building Committee
The committee will discuss the Request for Services (RFS) for project designers. Members will also evaluate options for relocating library services during the construction phase.
- Review of RFS for designer services
- Discussion of library relocation options
Human Services Council
The council will meet to review statistics regarding activities, outreach, and emergency assistance. Members will also review the monthly newsletter.
- Review of activity statistics
- Review of outreach statistics
- Emergency assistance discussion
- Monthly newsletter review
Commission on Disability
The Seekonk Commission on Disability will meet to approve March meeting minutes, reorganize committee roles, and discuss any training attended by members. No April or May minutes are available. The agenda consists largely of routine procedural items.
- Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes
- Re-organization of committee roles
- Community discussion limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Old business: sharing information from recent trainings
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will review tax abatement reports and motor vehicle excise commitments. They will also discuss qualifications for FY2027 hardship applications and a potential new real estate tax exemption for seniors.
- Review of May 2026 Real Estate and Personal Property Abatement Reports
- Review of May 2026 Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Reports
- Approval of FY2027 Clause 18 Hardship Application qualifications and award amounts
- Discussion of a new Real Estate Tax Exemption for Seniors
- Review of the Seekonk Assessors Office Inspection Manual
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and potentially award a bid for on-call pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation services from three contractors. They will also review openings on several town committees and call for volunteers.
- Possible award of bid for on-call pavement and sidewalk rehab to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, J.H. Lynch & Sons, or Tasco Construction
- Volunteer openings on Capital Improvement, Commission on Disability, Economic Development, Energy, Finance, and Historical Commission
School Committees and Councils
The Seekonk School Committee will meet on June 15, 2026, starting with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with multiple unions and nonunion personnel. In open session, the committee will consider a second reading and approval of revisions to the Wellness Policy, discuss athletic and transportation fees with potential family caps, and vote on several memorandums of agreement, policy revisions, donations, grants, and calendar corrections. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the open session, and the meeting will conclude with a second executive session.
- Second reading and vote on revisions to Seekonk Public Schools' Wellness Policy (ADF)
- Discussion of athletic fees (SHS/HMS) and transportation fees with potential family caps
- Consider acceptance of $19.13 donation from Bliss Restaurant Corporation to Boys' Lacrosse
- Consider acceptance of $1,000 Spring Grants from Feinstein Foundation to Aitken and Martin Elementary Schools
- Approval of MOUs for Custodians/Maintenance probationary extension and SEA Guidance Director
School Committees and Councils
This is a work session focused on establishing future objectives for the district. The committee will discuss and consider approval of the FY2027 School Committee Goals.
- Approval of FY2027 School Committee Goals