Seekonk public meetings in 2025

Select Board

The Seekonk Select Board unanimously approved conditional offers of employment for three new police officers: Chayanne Rosario, Jakob Kreitzer, and Alysiana Cruz. The board also approved a new hotel liquor license for TownePlace Suites, numerous 2026 license renewals, and issued a Request for Qualifications for an energy audit. A discussion on noise complaints at Macaw Country Club resulted in no formal action, and the board approved a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Approved conditional offer for Police Officer Chayanne Rosario (5-0)
• Approved conditional offer for Police Officer Jakob Kreitzer (5-0)
• Approved conditional offer for Police Officer Alysiana Cruz (5-0)
• Approved new Wine and Malt On-Premises Hotel Liquor License for TownePlace Suites (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for True Vine Nutritional Shakes (5-0)
• Approved issuing Request for Qualifications for energy audit (5-0)
• Approved 2026 license renewals for amusement, food, alcohol, and vehicle businesses (5-0)
• Approved response to Open Meeting Law complaint (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hear a request for a new Wine and Malt On‑Premises Hotel Liquor License for 928 Fall River Avenue, LLC (Townplace Suites). It will also consider a Common Victualler License for True Vine Nutritional Shakes at 140 Taunton Avenue. Additional agenda items include discussion of Ameresco’s preliminary energy audit report, review of an Open Meeting Law complaint, and acceptance of two donations. The board will vote on executive‑session minutes and other items as listed.

• Public hearing on a Wine and Malt On‑Premises Hotel Liquor License for 928 Fall River Avenue, LLC (Townplace Suites)
• License hearing for a Common Victualler License for True Vine Nutritional Shakes, 140 Taunton Avenue
• Discussion of Ameresco’s preliminary energy audit report
• Review and response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Doreen Taylor (Dec 5 2025)
• Acceptance of donations: $250 from Steve Berube (Annual Tree Lighting Fund) and $6,687.00 from Bay Coast Bank for three multi‑therapy infusion pumps

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee meeting will discuss several policy revisions, the 2026‑2027 school calendar, and school‑choice options for the next year. New business includes a vote on budget transfers and a first reading of a policy for a special designee to hand out diplomas. The committee will also consider approval of its working calendar and other pending items.

• Second Reading of Revisions to Seekonk School Committee Norms and Protocols
• Consider Approval of School Committee Working Calendar
• Continued Discussion of School Choice Consideration for 2026‑2027 School Year
• Second Reading of 2026‑2027 School Calendar
• Consider Approval of Budget Transfers

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to introduce new members and review board duties. The body will discuss the process for certifying signatures for the April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election and the roles of election officers.

• Certification process for April 6, 2026 Annual Town Election signatures
• Review of election officer positions and duties
• Introductions of new board members

The board discussed its duties, the signature certification process for the April 6, 2026 election, and the roles of election officers. No formal actions or approvals were taken on those topics. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Motion to adjourn meeting unanimously approved (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an application to divide a 1.36-acre lot into two parcels. The board will also hold a work session to discuss a letter of support for the Sowams National Heritage Area and updates to the Town Master Plan.

• ANR application for 55 Burnside Avenue to divide one lot into two parcels of 0.689 acres each
• Proposed letter of support for the Sowams Heritage Area Project for federal designation
• Master Plan updates regarding Housing Production, Transportation, and Public Facilities and Services
• Reports on Medeiros Farm, CPC, and SRPEDD

The Board unanimously endorsed the ANR application to split 55 Burnside Avenue into two R‑2 lots. It also approved a letter of support for the Sowams National Heritage Area designation. The Board authorized the Town Planner to contact developer Mr. Costa for updates and approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Endorsed ANR application for 55 Burnside Ave lot division (5-0-0)
• Approved letter of support for Sowams National Heritage Area (5-0-0)
• Authorized Town Planner to send letter to Mr. Costa and developers (5-0-0)
• Accepted October 14, 2025 minutes as presented (5-0-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (5-0-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room. The agenda includes a general discussion of the Request for Qualifications for an Owner’s Project Manager. The committee will also discuss matters related to the committee itself and the library building project.

• General discussion of RFQ for Owner's Project Manager
• General discussion of committee and library building project

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a residential construction project. The body will also receive updates on two enforcement matters and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for NOI #SE69-1012: proposed single-family dwelling and driveway at 4 Wyatt Ct
• Enforcement update for 112 Ledge Rd (#2025-03)
• Enforcement update for Arcade Ave/0 Brook St (#2025-06)
• Discussion of 2026 meeting schedule

The Seekonk Conservation Commission closed the public hearing for NOI #SE69-1012 and approved the development plan under both the town’s Wetlands Protection By‑law and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The commission also accepted the November 3, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting, both unanimously.

• Closed public hearing for NOI #SE69-1012 (4-0-0)
• Approved plan under Seekonk Wetlands Protection By‑law (4-0-0)
• Approved plan under MA Wetlands Protection Act (4-0-0)
• Accepted November 3, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m. (4-0-0)

School Committees and Councils

The School Committee will consider several policy updates, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and the Superintendent's goals. The body will also vote on accepting various donations and grants for schools and athletic programs.

• First reading of 2026-2027 School Calendar
• Policy reviews for Transportation, Graduation Requirements, Fundraising, and Fee Schedules
• $2,000 Feinstein Foundation grant for Aitken and Martin Elementary food pantries
• Acceptance of $1,000 Stop & Shop donation to Aitken Food Pantry
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining and real property

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign warrants and commitments for FY2026 real and personal property, boat excise, and motor vehicle excise taxes. The board will also meet in executive session to decide on various tax exemption applications and abatements.

• Review/Sign FY2026 Warrants and Commitments for Real Property, Personal Property, and Community Preservation Act
• Review/Sign FY2026 PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Tax) Bills
• Review/Sign 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise and FY2026 Boat Excise Tax commitments
• Decision on Small Commercial Exemption Application for Assessors Map 4, Lot 108
• Review of FY2027 Chapterland Applications

The Board approved the FY2026 tax warrants totaling $27,422,664.99 for real estate, $1,829,680.54 for personal property, $299,525.86 for the Community Preservation Act, $97,770.00 for disposal liens and $8,246.50 for septic betterments, each by a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the FY2026 PILOT bills of $1,281.41 for the City of Attleboro and $2,122.80 for the Seekonk Housing Authority, the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 6 for $57,976.78, and the FY2026 Boat Excise Tax warrant for $2,203.00, all by 2‑0 votes. Additionally, the Board approved three Chapter 61/61A liens covering multiple assessors’ maps, each by a 2‑0 vote, and adopted the October 9, 2025 minutes, also 2‑0.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved FY2026 real estate tax warrant $27,422,664.99 (2‑0)
• Approved FY2026 personal property tax warrant $1,829,680.54 (2‑0)
• Approved FY2026 CPA warrant $299,525.86 (2‑0)
• Approved FY2026 disposal liens warrant $97,770.00 (2‑0)
• Approved FY2026 septic betterments warrant $8,246.50 (2‑0)
• Approved FY2026 PILOT bills $1,281.41 (Attleboro) and $2,122.80 (Housing Authority) (2‑0)
• Approved Chapter 61A lien for Assessors Map 5, Lot Ey (2‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review several priority matters, including conditional employment offers for two town workers and a $1,000 donation to the Seekonk Animal Shelter from the Employee’s Community Services Association of Electric Boat Corporation. License hearings will be held for a Class II motor vehicle license for K & A Auto Sales and a change of manager for Longhorn Steakhouse. The board will also consider a one‑day mobile food‑truck permit for the upcoming Town Tree Lighting event and discuss Department of Public Works maintenance at the Firefly Golf Course.

• Conditional offer of employment for Jennifer Lomas as Part‑Time Kennel Worker
• Consider accepting a $1,000 donation to the Seekonk Animal Shelter from the Employee’s Community Services Association of Electric Boat Corporation
• Conditional offer of employment for Brandon Cordeiro as DPW Truck Driver/Laborer
• License hearing for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for K & A Auto Sales, 190 Taunton Avenue, manager Chu Hong Kim
• Mobile Food Truck permit for Mac & Cheese Please! for a one‑day event at the Town Tree Lighting on December 6, 2025

The board unanimously approved several items, including hiring Jennifer Lomas as a part‑time kennel worker and Brandon Cordeiro as a DPW truck driver/laborer, both contingent on background checks. It accepted a $1,000 donation for the town animal shelter and granted motor‑vehicle licenses to K & A Auto Sales and Longhorn Steakhouse. The board also extended the $1,000 plow‑driver incentive program through December 31.

• Appointed Jennifer Lomas as Part‑Time Kennel Worker (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Employee’s Community Services Association of Electric Boat Corp (vote 5‑0)
• Appointed Brandon Cordeiro as DPW Truck Driver/Laborer (vote 5‑0)
• Approved Class II Motor Vehicle License for K & A Auto Sales, manager Chu Hong Kim (vote 5‑0)
• Approved manager change for Longhorn Steakhouse, Daniel Longo (vote 5‑0)
• Extended $1,000 plow driver incentive through Dec 31 (vote 5‑0)

Cultural Council

The Seekonk Cultural Council will welcome new members, review proposals for council funding, and vote to award funding for 2026. No other agenda items are listed.

• Welcome new council members
• Discuss proposals for council funding
• Vote to award Seekonk Cultural Council funding for 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will vote on entering executive session to discuss strategy for the pending Dos Anjos et al v. Town of Seekonk litigation. It will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Building Commissioner’s September 9, 2025 decision to raze and rebuild a structure at 1673 Fall River Avenue in an R-3 Mixed-Use Overlay. A second public hearing will consider a special permit for an agrivoltaics solar project on County and Miller Streets covering about 62 acres in an R-4 district. The work session will approve minutes from the November 3 meeting and set the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy for Dos Anjos et al v. Town of Seekonk ZBA litigation
• Public hearing: Appeal of Building Commissioner’s September 9, 2025 decision for demolition/reconstruction at 1673 Fall River Avenue, R-3 Mixed-Use Overlay, 3.036 acres
• Public hearing: Special permit request for agrivoltaics solar development on County Street and Miller Street, Plat 5, Lots 9 and 16, R-4 district, 62.11 acres
• Approval of minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Approval of the meeting schedule for 2026

The Board entered an Executive Session and later denied Petition 2025-19, rejecting the appeal to revoke the building permit for the French property. It voted to continue Petition 2025-22 for a dual‑use agrivoltaics solar project pending a new legal advertisement. The Board also approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Entered Executive Session (motion passed, all Ayes)
• Denied Petition 2025-19 appeal (5-0-0)
• Continued Petition 2025-22 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2025 (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee Budget Subcommittee will consider approval of the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will review FY26 budget updates, including an additional Chapter 70 allocation, legal services costs, and public agency retirement services opportunities. The subcommittee will also discuss a preliminary FY27 budget. Upcoming meeting dates will be noted.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes
• FY26 budget updates – additional Chapter 70 allocation
• FY26 budget updates – legal services costs
• FY26 budget updates – public agency retirement services opportunities
• Preliminary FY27 budget discussion

Human Services Council

The Seekonk Human Services Council will discuss a reorganization of the council. It will review activity, outreach, and emergency assistance statistics, and examine the monthly newsletter. The meeting also includes standard reports from the chairperson and directors, and an open period for other business and public comments.

• Reorganization of council
• Review of activity statistics
• Review of outreach statistics
• Review of emergency assistance
• Review of monthly newsletter

The Human Services Council nominated and approved Maria Duarte as Vice Chair, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously. The council also set the next meeting for January 26, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Maria Duarte approved as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee meeting will first approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It will then review several old‑business items, including a special designee for diploma distribution, student fundraising, library material selection, library resources, and public gifts to schools. Finally, the committee will consider new policies on graduation requirements, community use of school facilities, the fee schedule and discount matrix, and substitute teachers and tutors.

• Approval of minutes from 10/20/2025 meeting
• Graduation Requirements policy (new business)
• Community Use of School Facilities policy (new business)
• Fee Schedule and Discount Matrix policy (new business)
• Substitute Teachers and Tutors policy (new business)

School Committees and Councils

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review several policies currently in progress and discuss new policies. The session includes a review of priorities for the period of August 2025 through April 2026.

• Discussion of Graduation Requirements (IKF)
• Review of Community Use of School Facilities (KF & KF-R)
• Discussion of Fee Schedule and Discount Matrix (KF-E)
• Review of Transportation Policy (EE)
• Discussion of Substitute Teachers and Tutors (GCG)

Veterans Council

The Veterans Council will meet to discuss officer reports and old business. The agenda includes an after-action review of the Veterans Day Rolling Parade and Ceremony and planning for the Holiday Festival.

• Veterans Day Rolling Parade & Ceremony AAR
• Holiday Festival planning

The Seekonk Veterans Council approved the minutes from the October 2‑3, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded for the agenda items discussed. The council then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Approved October 2‑3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Action: Send approved minutes to Town Clerk and post on town website

Board of Health

At this meeting the Seekonk Board of Health will consider several new business items, including applications for a Bodyworks establishment at 2 Olney St, a car‑sales site plan at 738 Fall River Ave, and a 1,000‑square‑foot coffee‑only drive‑through at 1063 Newman Ave. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2027 fee schedule and address complaints about violations of Board of Health regulations on Cleveland Street. The consent calendar includes approval of the July 30, 2025 minutes.

• Bodyworks establishment for Seekonk Asian Spa – 2 Olney St
• Bodyworks therapist for Han Hengxia at Seekonk Asian Spa – 2 Olney St
• Site plan for car sales (no new construction) – 738 Fall River Ave
• Site plan for 1,000‑sq ft coffee‑only drive‑through – 1063 Newman Ave
• Fiscal Year 2027 fee schedule

Planning Board

The Seekonk Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a modification to the Farmland Estates subdivision that would remove a fire call box and reduce the number of street trees. The board will also review a site plan for a new commercial building and discuss the Master Plan update.

• Public hearing on modification to Farmland Estates subdivision (Rose Ann Court) to remove fire call box and reduce street trees
• Site plan application for Demoulas Supermarkets at 100 Commerce Way
• Site plan application for Zouhir Sendian coffee drive-through at 1063 Newman Avenue
• Work session on Master Plan Update and transportation element
• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting and 2026 meeting dates

The Board voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the Demoulas Supermarkets site plan, including requested waivers and final plan submission. It also approved a definitive subdivision modification for Rose Anne Court to remove a fire call box and street trees (5‑0‑0). Additionally, the Board approved the site plan for a coffee‑only drive‑through at 1063 Newman Avenue, conditional on zoning approval (5‑0‑0).

• Approved Demoulas Supermarkets site plan at 100 Commerce Way (5-0-0)
• Approved definitive subdivision modification for Rose Anne Court to remove fire call box and street trees (5-0-0)
• Approved site plan for coffee‑only drive‑through at 1063 Newman Avenue, pending zoning approval (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on Rose Anne Court modification (5-0-0)
• Waived reading of public notice for Rose Anne Court hearing (5-0-0)

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability held its first meeting with three members present. No substantive decisions were made; the group scheduled a follow-up meeting for December 11, 2025, and tabled the election of officers until more members attend.

• Scheduled next meeting for December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM (unanimous)
• Tabled officer roles (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Clerk) until next meeting

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will meet to consider its organization and to hold a kick‑off discussion for the Library Building project. The agenda lists two items: organization of the committee and a discussion to start the library building project. No other business is scheduled except any topics not anticipated by the chairman.

• Organization of the Library Building Committee
• Committee kick‑off discussion for the Library Building project
• Other business: discuss topics not reasonably anticipated by the chairman

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss league setups and current policy changes. Discussions include residency requirements, play level fees, and permitting based on level.

• Review of residency make up policies
• Discussion of rec, travel, and club play level fees
• Permitting based on play level
• Medeiros committee update

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee will vote on accepting a $500 mini‑grant from the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust for the Tulip Project at Aitken Elementary. It will also consider accepting a donated Xbox Elite Controller, valued at $50, for the high school e‑sports team. The meeting includes a preview of warrant articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting and a period for other business.

• Consider acceptance of $500 mini‑grant from Seekonk Land Conservation Trust for Aitken Elementary Tulip Project
• Consider acceptance of donated Xbox Elite Controller (estimated value $50) for Seekonk High School e‑sports team
• Preview of warrant articles presentations for Fall Town Meeting
• Discussion of any other topics not anticipated by the chair
• Announcement of upcoming regular sessions on Dec 8 2025, Dec 15 2025, Jan 12 2026, and Jan 26 2026

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several priority matters, including a resignation, donations, and a fire department grant. It will hold a public hearing on the renewal of an Earth Import Permit for Lynch Corp. The board will also review multiple license requests for events and a motor vehicle operation.

• Accept resignation of Firefighter Michael Cronin effective November 9, 2025
• Accept Tractor Supply’s $500 Hometown Hero donation
• Accept FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $15,340.95 for exhaust system upgrade
• Public hearing on renewal of Earth Import Permit for Lynch Corp., 0 Taunton Avenue
• License hearing to waive One Day Special Event Bylaw for three road races proposed by Gary Menissian, Ocean State Multisport

The board unanimously approved a CIP tax shift of 1.745 with a residential factor of 83.197687 and a 10% small‑business exemption. It also accepted Firefighter Michael Cronin’s resignation, a $500 donation from Tractor Supply, and a $15,340.95 federal grant for fire‑department exhaust upgrades. Additional approvals included an animal‑control warrant, renewal of Lynch Corp.’s Earth Import Permit, a waiver for three Ocean State Multisport road races, and a Class II motor‑vehicle license for Fuel Spot.

• Approved CIP tax shift of 1.745 with residential factor 83.197687 and 10% small‑business exemption (5-0)
• Accepted Firefighter Michael Cronin’s resignation effective November 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted Tractor Supply’s $500 Hometown Hero donation (5-0)
• Accepted FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $15,340.95 for exhaust system upgrade (5-0)
• Accepted Animal Control Officer’s warrant (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Lynch Corp. Earth Import Permit for parcels on Taunton Avenue (5-0)
• Approved waiver of “One Day Special Event” bylaw for Ocean State Multisport road races (5-0)
• Approved Fuel Spot Class II motor‑vehicle license at 980 Fall River Avenue with a maximum of 8 vehicles (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Seekonk Finance Committee will meet on November 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 346 of Seekonk High School. The committee will discuss outstanding warrant articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, review the minutes from the October 28 meeting, and then recess to the Fall Town Meeting.

• Discussion of outstanding warrant articles for the Fall Town Meeting
• Review of minutes from the October 28 meeting
• Recess to the Fall Town Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting with a 5-0-1 vote (Salisbury absent). After a brief recess, the meeting was adjourned with the same 5-0-1 vote (Salisbury absent). Discussions on Articles 3, 17, and 24 were held but no decisions were made, pending further recommendation to the Town floor.

• Approved October 28 minutes (5-0-1, Salisbury absent)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-1, Salisbury absent)
• Held discussion on Article 3 – decision deferred
• Held discussion on Article 17 – decision deferred
• Held discussion on Article 24 – decision deferred

Medeiros Farm Committee

The Medeiros Farm Committee will meet on November 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm at Seekonk High School. The agenda includes discussion and a possible vote on Elm Street field changes, discussion of warrant articles, an update on the RFQ process, and review of ICHA invoice 87516‑11.

• Discussion and possible vote on Elm Street field changes
• Discussion on warrant articles
• Update on the RFQ (request for quotation) process
• Review of ICHA Invoice 87516‑11

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a special permit for an Air B&B and an appeal of a building commissioner's decision. The board will also consider two variance requests for signage at a business property.

• Special permit request for an Air B&B at 1673 Fall River Avenue
• Appeal of Building Commissioner's decision regarding structure razing and reconstruction at 1673 Fall River Avenue
• Variance request for a 16 s.f. front sign at 1200 Fall River Avenue
• Variance request for a 33 s.f. side sign at 1200 Fall River Avenue

The Zoning Board voted 5-0-0 to move forward with the special permit for an Airbnb at 1673 Fall River Avenue, pending the inspection reports. The board also voted 5-0-0 to continue the appeal of the building commissioner’s decision on the structure at the same address to the December 1 meeting. No vote or decision was recorded for the sign variance request at 1200 Fall River Avenue.

• Approved Airbnb special permit pending inspections (5-0-0)
• Continued building appeal hearing to Dec 1, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Sign variance application pending (no decision recorded)

Conservation Commission

The Seekonk Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on several COC requests and Notices of Intent for projects at Chestnut St. & Hammond St, Hope St., Jacob Hill Estates, 1063 Newman Ave, 19 Patricia Dr, 4 Wyatt Ct, and 11 Wyatt Ct. The Commission will also receive updates on enforcement actions for 112 Ledge Rd, Arcade Ave, and 150 Read St, and will approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. No votes are scheduled for the other business items.

• COC Request #SE69-0948 – Chestnut St. & Hammond St: shared sewer force main, leach field, gravel access road
• COC Request #SE69-0972 – Hope St. 181: single‑family house
• COC Request #SE69-0852 – Jacob Hill Estates (Palmer River Rd): roadway and stormwater treatment system
• NOI #SE69-1009 – 1063 Newman Ave: drive‑thru commercial building with septic system and infiltration basin (Applicant: Zouhir Sendian, Representative: Farland Corp.)
• RDA – 11 Wyatt Ct: above‑ground pool, deck, and grading within wetland resource areas (Applicant: Yoni Alejo, Representative: Ambassador Pools)

The Seekonk Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Negative 3 determination for an above‑ground pool at 11 Wyatt Ct and certified compliance for three separate wetland projects (Chestnut St & Hammond St, 181 Hope St, and Jacob Hill Estates roadway). It also approved the plan for a new drive‑thru coffee stand at 1063 Newman Ave under both the local Wetlands Protection By‑law and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and certified a compliance order for 19 Patricia Dr noting an invalid prior order. Additionally, the commission voted to continue the hearing on the 4 Wyatt Ct project until the December 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Negative 3 determination for 11 Wyatt Ct pool (4‑0‑0)
• Certified COC for Chestnut St & Hammond St gravel path (SE69‑0948) (4‑0‑0)
• Certified COC for 181 Hope St (SE69‑0972) (4‑0‑0)
• Certified COC for Jacob Hill Estates roadway (SE69‑0852) (4‑0‑0)
• Approved plan for 1063 Newman Ave drive‑thru coffee stand under local by‑law (4‑0‑0)
• Approved same plan under MA Wetlands Protection Act (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 19 Patricia Dr (SE69‑0807) noting invalid order (4‑0‑0)
• Continued hearing for 4 Wyatt Ct project to Dec 8, 2025 (4‑0‑0)

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and approve session minutes, then reconvene in open session for reports, approval of minutes, and updates. Unfinished business includes reviewing revisions to committee norms, goals, and the working calendar. In new business, the committee will consider accepting donated items valued at $25 to $130, a $15,000 state grant for Innovation Career Pathways, and memorandums of agreement with the educators’ association.

• Consider acceptance of donations from Martin Elementary School parents: Sharpies ($25 value) and Legos ($50 value)
• Consider acceptance of donations to Seekonk High's E‑Sports team: 32" LG TV ($130 value) and Dell monitor ($100 value)
• Consider acceptance of FY26 MA DESE Grant 436 for Innovation Career Pathways Planning, $15,000
• Approve memorandum of agreement with Seekonk Educators’ Association for Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator
• Approve memorandum of agreement with Instructional/Student Supervisory Aides for June 2026 separation notification deadline

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several public hearings regarding the layout of roadways in various subdivisions and the installation or relocation of National Grid poles. The board will also review police department staffing and grant awards.

• Grant awards for the Police Department: $18,250.00 (Edward Byne Memorial) and $24,932.82 (Municipal Road Safety Program)
• Public hearings for roadway layouts: Rose Ann Court, Logan Court, Cooper Road, Berson Road, Palmer River Road, and Airdrie Court
• Public hearing to discontinue Old Fall River Avenue as a public town way
• National Grid requests for pole installation on Oak Hill Avenue and relocation on Clyde Street
• Special event permit waivers for Memorial Tree Lighting Event and three road races

The board unanimously approved conditional employment for Emma Papargiris and Bryan Baradji as full‑time police officers. It also accepted Patrolman Christian Ortiz's resignation and authorized the town to accept two police department grants totaling $43,182.82. Additionally, the board appointed two members to the Commission on Disability.

• Appointed Emma Papargiris as full-time Police Officer (conditional) – approved 5-0
• Appointed Bryan Baradji as full-time Police Officer (conditional) – approved 5-0
• Accepted resignation of Patrolman Christian Ortiz – approved 5-0
• Authorized acceptance of Edward Byne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ($18,250) – approved 5-0
• Authorized acceptance of Fiscal Year ’26 Municipal Road Safety Program grant ($24,932.82) – approved 5-0
• Appointed Erica Harris-Grimes to Commission on Disability – approved 5-0
• Appointed Ashley Cartwright to Commission on Disability – approved 5-0

School Committees and Councils

The School Council will review 2025 MCAS data and the Principal's draft goals for 2025-2026. Members will receive updates on the FY '27 budget and various DESE Innovation and CTE pathways. The body will also begin discussing revisions for the 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan.

• MCAS 2025 Data Presentation
• FY '27 Budget Update
• DESE Innovation Pathways for Business/Finance and Clean Energy
• CTE Pathway for Multimedia and Broadcast Production
• 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan discussion

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will discuss permits for the Seekonk Asian Spa and review site plans for commercial construction on Fall River Ave. and Commerce Way. The meeting will also address unresolved sanitation complaints and review denied septic plans.

• Discussion on Bodyworks permits for Seekonk Asian Spa
• Site plan review for 1110 Fall River Ave. medical and retail buildings
• Site plan review for 100 Commerce Way retail tenancies
• Site plan review for car sales at 738 Fall River Ave.
• Review of denied septic plans at 400 Pine St. and 62 Chestnut St.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a recommendation to accept Palmer River Road in the Jacob Hill Estates development as a public way. The board will also consider two applications to relocate lot lines on Newman Avenue and Read Street.

• Recommendation for public acceptance of Palmer River Road (Jacob Hill Estates); current surety is $42,865.91
• ANR application for Alan Hess to relocate a lot line between 1345 and 1365 Newman Avenue
• ANR application for Kevin and Corissa Keefe to relocate a lot line between 0 and 160 Read Street

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that Palmer River Road within the Jacob Hill Estates development be accepted as a public way. It also unanimously endorsed two ANR applications to relocate existing lot lines: one between 1365 and 1345 Newman Avenue and another between 0 and 160 Read Street. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved recommendation to accept Palmer River Road as a public way (5-0-0)
• Endorsed Alan Hess ANR lot line relocation at 1365 & 1345 Newman Avenue (5-0-0)
• Endorsed Kevin and Corissa Keefe ANR lot line relocation at 0 & 160 Read Street (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to provide recommendations on the November 10 Town Meeting Warrant. The body will also discuss the town meeting voting process, liaison assignments, and the budget spreadsheet.

• Recommendations on Nov 10th Town Meeting Warrant
• Town meeting voting process
• Liaison assignments
• Budget spreadsheet
• Minutes from Sept 15th meeting

The Seekonk Finance Committee voted to approve a TIF agreement with Darling Development and a series of free‑cash appropriations and other items. All approvals recorded a 5‑for, 0‑against, 1‑absent vote. The committee also approved the disposal of the Old Town Hall and County St Fire Station, the purchase of 911 Taunton Ave, and adoption of HOA by‑law requirements.

• Approved Free Cash Appropriation – Alerting System (5-0-1)
• Approved Upgrade Rescue 3 to full ALS capability (5-0-1)
• Approved Free Cash Appropriation – Police bargaining agreement (5-0-1)
• Approved TIF Agreement with Darling Development (5-0-1)
• Approved disposal of Old Town Hall (5-0-1)
• Approved disposal of County St Fire Station (5-0-1)
• Approved purchase of 911 Taunton Ave (5-0-1)
• Approved HOA Requirement By‑Laws (5-0-1)

Human Services Council

The Human Services Council will meet to reorganize the council and review budget items. The body will also discuss activities, outreach, and emergency assistance statistics.

• Reorganization of council
• Budget Review
• Review of monthly newsletter
• Emergency Assistance statistics
• Holiday Schedule

The Human Services Council unanimously elected Michelle Hines as chairperson. The council also unanimously voted to postpone the vice‑chairperson nomination to the next meeting. The holiday meeting schedule was set for November 24, 2025 at 3 pm, with no meeting in December and the next meeting on January 26, 2026 at 3 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 pm by unanimous vote.

• Elected Michelle Hines as chairperson (unanimous)
• Postponed vice chairperson nomination to next meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled holiday meeting for Nov 24, 2025 at 3 pm (unanimous)
• Cancelled December meeting; set next meeting for Jan 26, 2026 at 3 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:43 pm (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Seekonk Parks and Recreation Committee will approve the September meeting minutes. It will hear brief updates from local leagues and public comments. The committee will review ongoing policy topics such as residency makeup, play‑level fees, and permitting. It will consider confirming a meeting on November 17.

• Approve September meeting minutes
• League discussions (each league limited to 5 minutes)
• Community discussion (public speakers limited to 5 minutes)
• New business: confirm meeting on 11/17
• Old business: review residency makeup, play‑level fees, and permitting policies

The Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. Members confirmed that the next committee meeting will be held on November 17 at 5:45 p.m. The meeting was formally closed by a unanimous motion.

• Approved September minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed November 17 meeting date (unanimous)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Council

The Seekonk Veterans Council will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss plans for the Veterans Day Rolling Parade & Ceremony and the Holiday Festival.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Reports from VSOs and the Chair
• Veterans Day Rolling Parade & Ceremony
• Holiday Festival
• Public comments

The council approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting and confirmed the schedule and participants for the Veterans Day rolling parade and ceremony on November 11. It also approved the dates, tree supplier, and logistical details for the Holiday Festival and tree‑lighting event. The motion to adjourn was passed unanimously.

• Approved October 2 meeting minutes (action: send to Town Clerk and post online)
• Approved Veterans Day parade times (meet 9 am, roll 10 am, ceremony 11 am)
• Approved invitation to Seekonk Police and Fire Departments (Kevin to send)
• Approved ceremony participant list (all confirmed except Congressman Auchincloss)
• Approved Holiday Festival dates and tree pickup/setup schedule
• Approved new tree supplier Al‑Jac’s (Mo to meet supplier, Jim to add as vendor)
• Approved Santa and antique fire truck as festival attractions
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee is meeting to discuss the town's recycling sticker and trash programs. The agenda includes reviews of partner programs and outreach efforts. The committee will also address TerraCycle programs and funds.

• Recycling sticker program
• Second Saturdays special recycling
• Trash program
• Library, school, and senior center partner programs
• TerraCycle recycling programs and funds

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health is meeting with the Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition to review emergency response drills, budget updates, and training needs. The meeting is held at the Lakeville Public Library.

• Review of WebEOC Q1 drill
• Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise held October 15, 2025
• Identification of two training needs
• Budget Updates
• Local State Advisory Committee Update

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee will review its norms and protocols, outline goals for 2025‑2026, and discuss the process for evaluating the superintendent, including reflections, rubric use, evidence, and timeline. The meeting is a work session where votes may be taken on these items. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the work session.

• Review of Norms and Protocols Document
• School Committee 2025‑2026 Goals
• Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Process (reflections, rubric, evidence, timeline)

School Committees and Councils

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss policies currently in progress. The session includes reviews of library materials and student fundraising guidelines.

• Review of WL- Library Materials Selection and Adoption
• Review of WLA - Library Resources
• Review of KCD - Public Gifts to the Schools
• Review of JJE- Student Fundraising

School Committees and Councils

The School Committee will vote on several school policies, including tutoring and student fees. Members will discuss updates to student handbooks regarding e-bikes and smart glasses, and consider approval for three student trips. The session includes an executive meeting to discuss real property and nonunion personnel contracts.

• Approval of FY27 Budget Calendar
• Policy votes on Tutoring (GCRD), Directory Information & Student Records (JRA), and Student Fees, Fines & Charges (JQ)
• Student handbook revisions regarding smart glasses and e-bikes for High School and Hurley Middle School
• Approval of student trips to Boston (Model UN), Costa Rica, and Lake George
• Executive session to discuss real property and contracts for five nonunion personnel positions

School Committees and Councils

The subcommittee will hold its regular meeting to call to order, hear public comment, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and then adjourn. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 320 Fall River. In open session, the board will review Ameresco’s preliminary energy audit report and begin planning the FY 27 budget. Additional items include personnel appointments, a promotion, and a public works bid award.

• Executive session to discuss purchase/exchange/lease of real property at 320 Fall River
• Discussion of Ameresco’s preliminary energy audit report
• General discussion and planning of FY 27 budget
• Consider promotion of Officer Kevin Nagle to Sergeant
• Consider bid award for DPW Tree Trimming & Removal to Malec Tree Service, Inc. (Bid #2025-03)

The board reviewed Ameresco's preliminary energy audit and scheduled a future meeting to discuss it further. Members heard a FY2026 Q1 budget overview and a FY2027 school budget kickoff, including proposed projects such as pool air‑handling replacement, parking lot resurfacing, and gym floor repair. No votes, approvals, denials, or formal actions were recorded during the meeting.

School Committees and Councils

The Quad-Board meeting with the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, School Committee and Capital Improvement Committee is scheduled for October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Media Center of Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Avenue. The agenda lists only the requirement to file four copies of the meeting notice with the Town Clerk’s office and does not include any substantive items for decision or discussion.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several applications, including a 107,500‑square‑foot commercial building by Demoulas Supermarkets on 100 Commerce Way in a Highway Business Zoning District. Other items include a lot‑line relocation between 99 Robincrest Court and 165 Fairway Drive, a site‑plan review for a motor‑vehicle sales operation at 738 Fall River Avenue, and recommendations on street acceptances and a street abandonment. The board will also receive updates, member reports, and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• ANR application to relocate rear lot line between 99 Robincrest Court and 165 Fairway Drive (R‑4 district)
• Site‑plan application for motor‑vehicle sales at 738 Fall River Avenue (Highway Business district)
• Demoulas Supermarkets site‑plan for a 2‑unit, 107,500 sq ft commercial building at 100 Commerce Way (Highway Business district)
• Street acceptance recommendations for Airdrie Court, Berson Road, Cooper Road, Rose Ann Court, and Logan Court
• Recommendation to abandon a portion of Old Fall River Road

The board voted 6‑1‑0 to endorse the ANR relocating the rear lot line between 99 Robincrest and 165 Fairway Drive. It also voted 6‑1‑0 to accept the site‑plan for motor‑vehicle sales at 738 Fall River Avenue, pending Technical Review Committee conditions. Positive recommendations were made for several street acceptances and for abandoning part of Old Fall River Road, each approved unanimously. A motion to continue the Demoulas Supermarkets application to the November 18 meeting passed 7‑0‑0.

• Endorsed ANR lot‑line relocation at 99 Robincrest/165 Fairway Drive (6-1-0)
• Accepted site‑plan for motor‑vehicle sales at 738 Fall River Avenue, contingent on TRC review (6-1-0)
• Made positive recommendation for Airdrie Court street acceptance (6-0-0)
• Made positive recommendation for Berson Road street acceptance (7-0-0)
• Made positive recommendation for Cooper Road street acceptance (7-0-0)
• Made positive recommendation for Rose Ann Court street acceptance, subject to tree and fire‑box resolution (7-0-0)
• Made positive recommendation for Logan Court street acceptance (7-0-0)
• Recommended street abandonment of portion of Old Fall River Road (7-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Seekonk Board of Assessors will vote on the one‑year reappointment of Lydia A. Cordeiro as Town Assessor. It will also review and sign warrants for the 2024 and 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitments and the Fiscal Year 2026 Bristol County Tax. In the executive session, the board will approve minutes from September and consider statutory exemption and excise abatement applications.

• Reappointment of Lydia A. Cordeiro, Town Assessor (one‑year term)
• Review/Sign 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment
• Review/Sign 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment
• Review/Sign warrant for Fiscal Year 2026 Bristol County Tax
• Executive session: approve September minutes and consider exemption and excise abatement applications

The Board reappointed Lydia A. Cordeiro as Town Assessor for one year. It approved the September 3 and September 15, 2025 regular session minutes. It approved motor vehicle excise commitments for 2024 ($21.79) and 2025 ($100,812.88). It approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Bristol County Tax warrant for $271,534.82 and then adjourned to executive session.

• Reappointed Lydia A. Cordeiro as Town Assessor (3-0)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 8, $21.79 (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 5, $100,812.88 (3-0)
• Approved FY 2026 Bristol County Tax warrant, $271,534.82 (3-0)
• Adjourned regular session to executive session (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on several COC requests for infrastructure and development projects, including a shared sewer force main, leach field, and access road at Chestnut St. & Hammond St, a food store expansion with a retention basin at 1475 Newman Ave, and roadway and drainage work for the Caleb Estates Subdivision. Notices of intent for a drive‑thru commercial building at 1063 Newman Ave, a driveway and pool expansion at 144 Willard Ave, and a septic upgrade at 14 Jacob St will also be reviewed. Enforcement updates for 112 Ledge Rd and Arcade Ave will be presented, and the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting will be approved. No votes will be taken on other business.

• COC Request #SE69-0948 – shared sewer force main, leach field, and gravel access road at Chestnut St. & Hammond St
• COC Request #SE69-0353 – food store expansion, retention basin, and septic modification at 1475 Newman Ave
• COC Request #SE69-0707 – Caleb Estates Subdivision roadway and drainage improvements
• NOI #SE69-1009 – proposed drive‑thru commercial building with septic system and stormwater basin at 1063 Newman Ave
• Enforcement update NV #2025-03 – 112 Ledge Rd (Map 20/Lot 555)

The Seekonk Conservation Commission voted unanimously to grant Complete Certification for six COC requests, including two Cooper Road homes, three projects at 1475 Newman Avenue, and the Caleb Estates subdivision roadway, with a condition to inspect and clean the overflow basin and add a split‑rail fence. The commission also voted to continue NOI #SE69-1009 for 1063 Newman Avenue until after November 3, 2025, and to close the public hearing.

• Approved Complete Certification for COC #SE69-0943 (14 Cooper Rd) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Complete Certification for COC #SE69-0944 (22 Cooper Rd) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Complete Certification for COC #SE69-0353 (1475 Newman Ave – food store expansion) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Complete Certification for COC #SE69-0725 (1475 Newman Ave – parking lot resurface) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Complete Certification for COC #SE69-0989 (1475 Newman Ave – commercial septic repair) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved Complete Certification for COC #SE69-0707 (Caleb Estates Subdivision roadway & drainage) with basin inspection and fence addition – vote 5-0-0
• Continued NOI #SE69-1009 (1063 Newman Ave) until after Nov 3, 2025 – vote 4-0-1 (Wallace abstained)
• Closed the public hearing – vote 5-0-0

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee meeting will consider several items, including approval of an 8th‑grade field trip to Gettysburg, PA and Washington, DC scheduled for May 19‑22, 2026. The committee will also conduct first readings of new policies on tutoring, diploma designee, student records, and student fees. Additional agenda items include discussion of a USDA‑required meal price adjustment for the FY26 lunch program, budget transfers, and planning for the FY27 budget calendar. The meeting will conclude with other business and upcoming meeting notices.

• Approval of 8th Grade Field Trip to Gettysburg, PA/Washington, DC (May 19‑22, 2026)
• First reading of new policies: GCRD Tutoring; IKFB Special Designee to Hand Out Diploma; JRA Directory Information & Student Records; JQ Student Fees, Fines & Charges
• Discussion and approval of USDA Required Meal Price Adjustment for FY26 National School Lunch and Breakfast Program
• Consideration of budget transfers and FY27 budget calendar
• Selection of delegate for MASC Delegate Assembly at Joint Conference on November 14, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and work session to consider several applications. Items include a request to withdraw a comprehensive permit for 65 new residential buildings at 320 and 350 Fall River Avenue, and several special permits, a variance, and an appeal concerning properties on Cypress Road, Edgemere Drive, Miller Street, and Fall River Avenue.

• Withdrawal without prejudice of application 2023-25 for a Comprehensive Permit for 65 buildings and 280 multifamily units at 320 Fall River Ave and 350 Fall River Ave (Plat 14, Lots 78 & 96).
• Special Permit (Category 14b – Fowl) for six ducks at 46 Cypress Road, Plat 4, Lot 178 (R‑4 district).
• Variance request to reduce side setback by 5 ft for an inground pool at 13 Edgemere Drive, Plat 33.A, Lot 11 (R‑1 district).
• Appeal of the Building Commissioner’s decision and possible Special Permit for a "cottage bakery" at 49 Miller Street, Plat 5, Lot 57 (R‑1 district).
• Special Permit request for mixed‑use business activities at 1673 Fall River Avenue (R‑3 district).

The board voted 5‑0‑0 to withdraw without prejudice the 40B comprehensive permit (2023‑25) for a 65‑building, 280‑unit project at 320 and 350 Fall River Avenue. It approved a special permit for six ducks at 46 Cypress Road, stipulating only Muscovy ducks may be kept. The board also approved a 5‑foot side‑setback variance and a 12‑foot rear‑setback variance for an inground pool at 13 Edgemere Drive. Finally, it denied the cottage‑bakery special permit at 49 Miller Street, upholding the zoning enforcement officer’s decision.

• Withdraw 40B comprehensive permit application (5-0-0)
• Approve special permit for six ducks with Muscovy stipulation (5-0-0)
• Approve 5‑ft side‑setback pool variance at 13 Edgemere Drive (5-0-0)
• Approve 12‑ft rear‑setback pool variance at 13 Edgemere Drive (5-0-0)
• Deny cottage‑bakery special permit at 49 Miller Street (5-0-0)

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee Buildings and Facilities Subcommittee will hear public comments, introduce its current goals, and review requests from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). An input/listening session will continue discussion on how to respond to the MSBA request and align it with short‑ and long‑term objectives. The meeting may also cover any other topics raised by the chair and set the date for the next subcommittee meeting.

• Introduction of current goals for the subcommittee
• Review of requests from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
• Input/listening session on response to the MSBA request
• Discussion of any other topics not anticipated by the chair
• Scheduling of the next subcommittee meeting (to be determined)

Veterans Council

The Seekonk Veterans Council will meet to review officer reports and discuss planning for upcoming events. The agenda includes old business regarding the Veterans Day Rolling Parade & Ceremony and the Holiday Festival.

• Veterans Day Rolling Parade & Ceremony
• Holiday Festival

The Seekonk Veterans Council approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the October 2, 2025 meeting was made by Bill, seconded by Joe, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

School Committees and Councils

The subcommittee is meeting to introduce current goals and hold a listening session. The primary focus is discussing responses to requests from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and how they align with short and long-term objectives.

• Introduction of current subcommittee goals
• Discussion of MSBA requests due in early October
• Listening session on MSBA response alignment with objectives

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several items, including a license request from Fun City Trampoline, LLC for 44 amusement machines at 1275 Fall River Avenue. They will also hear a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) proposal with the Wheeler School and an economic‑development incentive request from Darling Development Corporation/928 Fall River Avenue LLC. Additional topics include street acceptance of Rose Anne Court and a $500 donation to the Seekonk Animal Shelter.

• Consider request for street acceptance of Rose Anne Court and forward to Planning Board
• License hearing: Fun City Trampoline, LLC request for 44 amusement machines at 1275 Fall River Avenue
• Discussion and consideration of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the Wheeler School
• Consideration of an Economic Development Incentive request from Darling Development Corporation/928 Fall River Avenue LLC
• Consider the $500 donation from Paul Matthias for the Seekonk Animal Shelter

The board unanimously approved Darling Development Corporation's request for a five‑year Tax Increment Financing incentive. It also accepted Rose Anne Court for street adoption, licensed 44 amusement machines for Fun City Trampoline, and accepted the resignation of Officer Keith Dias. Additional items approved included a donation to the animal shelter and the September 17 minutes.

• Approved Economic Development Incentive (TIF) for Darling Development (5-0)
• Accepted Rose Anne Court and forwarded to Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved license for 44 amusement machines at Fun City Trampoline (5-0)
• Accepted lay out of Airdrie Court and referred to Planning Board (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Officer Keith Dias effective Sep 28, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted $500 donation from Paul Matthias for Seekonk Animal Shelter (5-0)
• Approved open minutes of Sep 17, 2025 (5-0)

Recycling Committee

The Seekonk Recycling Committee will discuss the recycling sticker program, the town trash program, and the Second Saturdays special recycling event. It will also consider partner programs with the library, schools, and senior center, as well as outreach, education, and Terracycle recycling efforts. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and any other matters brought before the committee.

• Recycling Sticker Program
• Trash Program
• Second Saturdays Special Recycling
• Library, School & Senior Center Partner Programs
• Terracycle Recycling Programs & Funds

Medeiros Farm Committee

The committee will hold an introductory meeting with KCM Group, discuss the project timeline, and consider procedures for soliciting architectural services. It will also approve the minutes from August 4 and August 21, 2025, and provide time for member and community comments.

• Introductory meeting with KCM Group – Owners Project Manager
• Discussion of project timeline
• Discussion of procedure and requirements for soliciting architectural services
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025 and August 21, 2025

The committee voted to assign responsibility for drafting the architect request for quote to the chairperson and vice‑chairperson. It also approved the August 4 and August 21, 2025 minutes, each subject to a spelling correction. Finally, the committee delegated responsibility for a meeting with abutters and neighbors to the chairperson and vice‑chairperson.

• Delegated RFQ development to chair and vice‑chair – passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes, subject to spelling correction – passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes, subject to spelling correction – passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Delegated responsibility for abutter/neighbor meeting to chair and vice‑chair – passed unanimously (voice vote)

Veterans Council

The Seekonk Veterans Council will hear reports from officers and committees, including the VSO and chair. It will review old business items such as the Veterans Day Rolling Parade & Ceremony and the Holiday Festival. New business and public comments will also be addressed.

• Veterans Day Rolling Parade & Ceremony
• Holiday Festival
• VSO report
• Chair's report

School Committees and Councils

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss priorities for the 2025-2026 year and review updates from the MASC Policy Newsletter. The body will also discuss several policies currently in progress.

• Policy GCRD regarding Tutoring
• Policy IKFB regarding Special Designee to Hand Out Diploma
• Policy JE regarding Student Fundraising
• Policy JRA regarding Directory Information & Student Records
• Policy JQ regarding Student Fees, Fines & Charges

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting on September 24, 2025 will consider a draft timeline for FY27 budget development, review preliminary FY27 budget estimates, and examine suggested warrant articles for the November Town Meeting. The agenda also provides time for public comment and any additional budget‑related discussion the chair may raise.

• Draft timeline for FY27 budget development
• Preliminary FY27 budget estimates
• Suggested warrant articles for the November Town Meeting

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will discuss several agenda items, including the issuance of a Bodyworks establishment and therapist for the Seekonk Asian Spa at 2 Olney St, and a site plan for two commercial buildings—a 5,300‑sf medical care facility and a mixed‑use building with restaurants and retail—at 1110 Fall River Ave. The board will also review a site plan for two retail tenancies at 100 Commerce Way and address complaints about dumpster operation times in the Cleveland St and Brown Ave areas. Additionally, the board will consider denied septic plans for properties at 400 Pine St and 62 Chestnut St.

• Discussion of Bodyworks establishment for Seekonk Asian Spa – 2 Olney St
• Discussion of Bodyworks Therapist for Han Hengxia at Seekonk Asian Spa – 2 Olney St
• Review of site plan for 5,300 sf medical care facility and mixed‑use building at 1110 Fall River Ave
• Review of site plan for two retail tenancies at 100 Commerce Way
• Address complaints about dumpster operation times in Cleveland St and Brown Ave areas

Planning Board

The Seekonk Planning Board approved several subdivision applications and a commercial site plan for Darling Realty at 1110 Fall River Avenue. The board also discussed potential amendments to subdivision regulations and housing policies for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting.

• Approved Darling Realty site plan for two commercial buildings at 1110 Fall River Avenue
• Approved surety release for Farmland Estates subdivision to $77,300
• Approved surety reduction for Berson Estates to $48,750
• Approved ANR plan for 52 Carpenter Street to resolve an occupation issue
• Approved ANR plan for 81 Wheaton Avenue to divide property into two lots

The Planning Board voted unanimously to endorse the proposed amendments to the HOA enforcement by‑law (category 20D) and authorized the Town Planner to draft the final language for submission. The Board also approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, with one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Endorsed HOA enforcement by‑law amendments (category 20D) – Approved 6-0-0
• Authorized Town Planner to draft final language for HOA by‑law – Approved 6-0-0
• Accepted minutes from August 12, 2025 – Approved 5-0-1 (1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting – Approved 6-0-0

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee will discuss donations of school supplies, review the FY27 budget increase needed, and consider several contract and policy items. Items up for vote include approval of donations valued at $60.00, $250.00 and $1,500.00, creation of a boys' tennis activity account, and memorandums of agreement with the Seekonk Educators' Association. The committee will also consider a contract for Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell and revisions to policy subcommittees.

• Consider approval of donations: William Dias ($60.00), St. Vincent de Paul ($250.00), Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children ($1,500.00)
• Discussion of forecasted FY27 budget percentage increase needed to sustain funding levels
• Consider approval of creation of Boys' Tennis Student Activity Account at Seekonk High School
• Consider approval of memorandums of agreement with Seekonk Educators' Association (A/V Production Leader & Club Supervisor; Guidance/Seal of Biliteracy)
• Consider approval of contract for Superintendent of Schools, Rebecca Kidwell

Human Services Council

The Human Services Council will consider approving the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes, review activity, outreach, and emergency assistance statistics, and examine the monthly newsletter. Additional reports from the chairperson and directors will be presented, and members and the public may speak. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Approve minutes from 6/23/25
• Review activity statistics
• Review outreach statistics
• Review emergency assistance statistics
• Review monthly newsletter

The Human Services Council voted to accept the September 22 minutes, removing a reference to Josephine, with a unanimous vote. The council then adjourned the meeting, also unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted September 22 minutes, eliminating Josephine (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Seekonk Parks and Recreation Committee will approve the August meeting minutes and hear reports on adult league activities, including fall softball, pickleball, and volleyball. They will receive updates on playground enhancement and review the coordinator's report on complex signs. A liaison report from the School Committee will also be presented.

• Approval of August minutes
• Adult league updates – Fall Softball, Pickleball, Volleyball
• Updates on playground enhancement
• Coordinator’s report on complex signs
• Liaison report from the School Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the August meeting minutes. It unanimously passed a zero‑tolerance policy that suspends any participant who assaults or uses physical violence for the rest of the season. It also unanimously approved a ban on all non‑league‑sanctioned tailgating, including grills, alcohol, and smoking. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved August minutes (aye, abstain)
• Zero‑tolerance policy for assaults/physical violence enacted – unanimous pass
• Ban on non‑league‑sanctioned tailgating (grills, alcohol, smoking) – unanimous pass
• Meeting adjourned – unanimous pass

Select Board

The Seekonk Select Board will hold a public hearing on an underground storage tank request for The Wheeler School and consider establishing a Library Building Committee. The board will also discuss economic development incentives and potential contract approvals.

• Public hearing: 3,000-gallon underground storage tanks for Wheeler School at 350 Walker Street
• License hearing: Fear Town Productions for Halloween festival at Seekonk Speedway
• Discussion: Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Wheeler School
• Establishment: Library Building Committee
• Executive session: Strategy sessions with Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931

The Select Board opened a public hearing at 6:21 p.m. and closed it at 6:30 p.m., each action approved unanimously. The board then voted 5‑0 to approve the installation of three 1,000‑gallon underground propane tanks at 350 Walker Street for The Wheeler School’s new aquatic facility. The approval was unanimous and the tanks will be placed near an existing outbuilding, about 30–40 feet from Prospect and Walker Streets.

• Opened public hearing on propane tank request (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Approved installation of three 1,000‑gallon underground propane tanks for Wheeler School (5-0)

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee will meet to discuss complaints filed by Vice Chair Emily Field against the Committee and its Chair. The body will also consider the approval of the Superintendent's contract and discuss responses to MSBA questions regarding the Hurley Middle School Core Project.

• Complaint against School Committee Chair Dr. Robert Gerardi, Jr. filed by Emily Field
• Open Meeting Law Complaint against School Committee filed by Emily Field
• Approval of Superintendent's contract
• Discussion of MSBA questions regarding the Hurley Middle School Core Project

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will hold a public meeting to receive updates from the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition, review budget items, and vote on the Massachusetts Health Officers Association conference budget. Planner updates will include a contact‑list review, a WebEOC drill requirement, and a Save the Date for an Emergency Response Framework tabletop exercise on October 15, 2025. The meeting will also feature state health updates, a Local State Advisory Committee report, and a new business discussion.

• Budget updates and approval for the Massachusetts Health Officers Association conference
• Save the Date for Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise on Oct 15, 2025, 12 noon‑4 PM at Lakeville Public Library
• Review of updated contact list and WebEOC drill requirement
• Discussion to identify two training needs
• Statewide MDPH Coordinator provides state health updates

Finance Committee

The Seekonk Finance Committee will review a TIF for the Darling Development located at 928 Fall River Ave. The committee will also consider a Special Town Meeting warrant and a recess to a Special Town Meeting. Minutes from the May 29 and July 10 meetings will be presented for review.

• TIF for Darling Development – 928 Fall River Ave
• Special Town Meeting warrant
• Review minutes from May 29 and July 10 meetings
• Recess to Special Town Meeting

The committee voted 4‑0‑2 to make a positive recommendation to the Select Board for the Darling Development TIF agreement at 928 Fall River Ave. It also approved the minutes from the May 29 and July 10, 2025 meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm.

• Approved positive recommendation for Darling Development TIF (928 Fall River Ave) (4-0-2)
• Approved minutes of May 29 2025 meeting (4-0-2)
• Approved minutes of July 10 2025 meeting (3-0-3)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-2)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss a Tax Relief Fund (TIF) proposal for a specific property. The session also includes time for community comments and other unanticipated topics.

• TIF (Tax Relief Fund) proposal for 928 Fall River Avenue

The Board of Assessors voted 2-0 not to recommend the proposed five‑year Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement for 928 Fall River Avenue. They then voted 2-0 to amend the agreement to a three‑year term, with the first year at 60%, the second at 40%, and the third at 20%. The meeting was adjourned by a 2-0 vote.

• Did not recommend five‑year TIF agreement (2-0 vote)
• Approved amendment to three‑year TIF term with 60/40/20% schedule (2-0 vote)
• Adjourned regular session (2-0 vote)

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land, covering private ways, homeowners' associations, and standardized subdivision conditions. It will consider an Approval Not Required (ANR) application from Kenneth Ruscetta to re‑divide the parcel at 64 Arcade Avenue into three lots within the R‑2 zoning district. The board will also adopt the Open Space and Recreation Element of the Seekonk Master Plan and discuss several Fall Town Meeting agenda items, including HOA enforcement and stormwater management categories.

• Public hearing on amendments to subdivision rules (private ways, HOA, definitive conditions)
• ANR application to subdivide 64 Arcade Avenue (AP 21, lot 144) into three lots in R‑2 district
• Adoption of the Open Space and Recreation Element of the Seekonk Master Plan
• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting items: HOA enforcement by‑law, stormwater categories 20B & 20C, zoning by‑law section 2.10
• Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting

The Planning Board voted 6‑0‑0 to adopt three amendments to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. It also endorsed Kenneth Ruscetta's ANR application to create two additional lots at 64 Arcade Avenue (6‑0‑0) and accepted the Open Space and Recreation Element of the Seekonk Master Plan (6‑0‑0). The minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting were approved (6‑0‑0) and the board adjourned (6‑0‑0).

• Adopted three amendments to Subdivision Rules and Regulations (6-0-0)
• Endorsed ANR application for Kenneth Ruscetta to subdivide 64 Arcade Avenue (6-0-0)
• Accepted Open Space and Recreation Element of the Seekonk Master Plan (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2025 meeting (6-0-0)
• Waived reading of public notice for the hearing (6-0-0)
• Closed the public hearing at 7:21 pm (6-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0-0)
• Opened the public hearing (6-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for multiple Certificates of Compliance and a Notice of Intent. The body will also discuss enforcement updates and the reorganization of the commission.

• NOI #SE69-1009: Proposed drive-thru commercial building at 1063 Newman Ave
• COC requests for 75 Industrial Way (warehouse and parking lot)
• COC requests for Pine Brook Court 9-lot Subdivision (roadway, utilities, stormwater)
• COC requests for 14 Cooper Rd and 18 Cooper Rd (single family homes)
• Enforcement updates for 112 Ledge Rd and Arcade Ave

The Seekonk Conservation Commission voted 5‑0‑0 to approve a Complete Certification for COC #SE69-0417 under the State Wetlands Protection Act and local by‑law. It also approved a Complete Certification for COC #SE69-0915 pending the As‑Built plans and fee, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The commission moved to continue NOI #SE69-1009 for 1063 Newman Ave until after the October 6 meeting (vote 4‑0‑1, one abstention). Finally, the commission ratified violation notice #2025-06 for clearing on Arcade Ave with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Complete Certification for SE69-0417 (5-0-0)
• Approved Complete Certification for SE69-0915 pending documents (5-0-0)
• Continued NOI #SE69-1009 until after Oct 6, 2025 (4-0-1, Wallace abstained)
• Ratified violation notice #2025-06 for Arcade Ave clearing (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a sign variance and a special permit for livestock. The board will also conduct a work session to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Variance request for sign illumination at 810 Fall River Avenue
• Special Permit request to keep six ducks at 46 Cypress Road

The Zoning Board adopted a compromise allowing the sign at 810 Fall River Avenue to be two‑thirds illuminated and one‑third non‑illuminated. The petition to keep six ducks at 46 Cypress Road was continued to the October 6 meeting. The board also approved the August 4 minutes and then adjourned the session.

• Approved 2/3 illuminated, 1/3 non‑illuminated sign compromise (4-1-0)
• Continued duck‑keeping petition to Oct 6, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (3-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (4-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Seekonk Board of Assessors will hold a regular session to approve minutes, review and approve the fee schedule, and reappoint Alison Halaburda as Assistant Town Assessor for one year. The board will also enter executive session to review and act on statutory exemption applications, motor vehicle excise abatement reports, and uncollectable taxes.

• Reappointment of Alison Halaburda as Assistant Town Assessor for one year
• Review and approval of the Regular Session Minutes of August 6, 2025
• Review and approval of the Fee Schedule
• Review and action on Statutory Exemption Applications
• Review and action on Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications and Denials

The Board of Assessors reappointed Alison Halaburda as Assistant Town Assessor for a one‑year term by a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the Regular Session minutes from August 6, 2025 and the FY’26 fee schedule, each by a 2‑0 vote. The board adjourned the regular session and entered executive session at 12:17 PM by a 2‑0 vote. The proposed five‑year TIF agreement for a new hotel was noted for future review.

• Reappointed Alison Halaburda as Assistant Town Assessor for one year (2-0)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of August 6, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved FY’26 Fee Schedule (2-0)
• Adjourned Regular Session and entered Executive Session (2-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the appropriation of $90,000 for a Police Department evidence room and the awarding of related construction and management contracts. The board will also review an economic development incentive request and a presentation for a South End Fire Station.

• Appropriation of $90,000 from ARPA funds for the Police Department evidence room project
• Construction bid for the Police Department evidence room project to Nadeau Corporation
• Owner’s Project Manager bid for the Medeiros Farm project to KCM Group
• Economic Development Incentive Agreement request from Darling Development Corporation/928 Fall River Avenue LLC
• Donations of $200 from Rocky’s Ace Hardware and $100 from Harbor Freight for the Fire Department

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to accept a conditional offer of employment for Melissa Neves as Senior Secretary in the Building Department. It also approved a conditional offer of employment for Corey Giguere as a Police Officer (lateral transfer). Additional unanimous approvals included appointing Justin Flynn to the Parks and Recreation Committee and accepting $200 and $100 donations for the Fire Department.

• Approved conditional offer of employment to Melissa Neves, Senior Secretary, Building Department (5-0)
• Approved conditional offer of employment to Corey Giguere, Police Officer (lateral transfer) (5-0)
• Appointed Justin Flynn to the Parks and Recreation Committee, term until June 2028 (5-0)
• Accepted $200 donation from Rocky’s Ace Hardware for the Fire Department (5-0)
• Accepted $100 donation from Harbor Freight for the Fire Department (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Seekonk Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to approve July meeting minutes and discuss playground enhancement ideas, committee role restructuring, and a completed community bench. The meeting also includes reports from the chairman, coordinator, and school committee liaison.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Playground enhancement ideas discussion
• Committee role restructuring proposal
• Community bench completion update

The committee approved the July meeting minutes. A motion to nominate a different Parks and Recreation member as the CPC representative passed unanimously. Nicole Lemay was then nominated and confirmed as the Parks and Rec CPC representative, with Nicole abstaining. The committee also agreed to postpone restructuring of chair, vice‑chair and secretary roles until January.

• Approved July minutes (motion passed)
• Motion to nominate a different Parks & Rec member as CPC representative – passed unanimously
• Nicole Lemay nominated and confirmed as CPC representative (unanimous, Nicole abstaining)
• Postponed restructuring of committee chair, vice‑chair and secretary roles until January

Medeiros Farm Committee

The committee will conduct presentations and interviews with OPM candidates for a project. The body may vote to select a finalist to move forward with a contract with the Town.

• Interviews of OPM candidates for project
• Possible vote to select a finalist for a Town contract

The committee established that each vendor presentation will be limited to 15 minutes with an additional 5‑minute question period. Members completed written evaluations of the oral presentations, with James Troiano abstaining. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Set vendor presentation limit to 15 minutes, with 5‑minute Q&A (no vote recorded)
• Completed written vendor evaluations; James Troiano abstained
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (voice vote)

Select Board

The Seekonk Select Board will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Seekonk Town Hall. The board will consider appointments to several town committees, vote on a permanent operational schedule change for Town Hall, Department of Public Works, and Human Services, and discuss plans for a South End Fire Station. The meeting will also include a vote on the date and warrant for a Special Town Meeting.

• Appointment of Christine Zadykovich to Energy Committee (term expires June 2028)
• Appointment of Paula Roberge to Recycling Committee (term expires June 2027)
• Appointment of Dennis Toprac to Cultural Council (term expires June 2028)
• Appointment of Jackie Proulx to Cultural Council (term expires June 2028)
• Vote on permanent operational schedule change for Town Hall, DPW, and Human Services

The Board approved the appointment of Christine Zadykovich to the Energy Committee, Paula Roberge to the Recycling Committee, Dennis Toprac and Jackie Proulx to the Cultural Council, and Catherine Testa to the Board of Registrars. Each motion was seconded and passed with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting also included discussion of the town’s free‑cash estimate and the Medeiros Farm project, but no funding or project decisions were made.

• Approved appointment of Christine Zadykovich to Energy Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Paula Roberge to Recycling Committee (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Dennis Toprac to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jackie Proulx to Cultural Council (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Catherine Testa to Board of Registrars (5-0)
• No funding strategy for Medeiros Farm project was decided

Veterans Council

The Seekonk Veterans Council will meet to review reports from officers and committees, discuss the after-action review for National Night Out and holiday festival planning, and consider Veterans Day activities. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

The council approved the Veterans Day parade schedule, assigned Joe as Public Affairs Officer, and confirmed tree vendor Al‑Jac’s for the Holiday Festival with pickup and installation dates. It also approved the VSO updates, National Night Out after‑action report, and the holiday festival plans. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved VSO updates (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved National Night Out after‑action report (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved Holiday Festival plans, including tree vendor Al‑Jac’s and tree schedule (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved Veterans Day parade and ceremony timeline (no vote tally recorded)
• Assigned Joe Raez as Public Affairs Officer (volunteer accepted) (no vote tally recorded)
• Set tree pickup for Nov 28, installation Dec 6, and removal Jan 3 (no vote tally recorded)
• Directed Jim to request the 215th Army Band for the ceremony and Navy Band Northeast for the luncheon (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for two commercial buildings and several land division applications. The board will also hold a work session to discuss subdivision regulations and potential town meeting warrants.

• Site plan for two commercial buildings at 1110 Fall River Avenue (Darling Realty LLC)
• ANR application to create a 3.79-acre parcel at 52 Carpenter Street
• ANR application to divide 81 Wheaton Avenue into two lots
• Surety release requests for Farmland Estates (12 lots) and Berson Estates (13 lots)
• Discussion of building permit and definitive subdivision plan moratoriums

The board unanimously endorsed Brian Fisk’s ANR application to create and convey Parcel A at 52 Carpenter Street in the R‑2 district. It also approved Scott Smith’s ANR subdivision of 81 Wheaton Avenue in the R‑4 district and directed the Town Planner to memo the Assessors, DPW, and Select Board about the lot‑line clarification. The board approved Darling Realty’s site‑plan for two commercial buildings at 1110 Fall River Avenue with the discussed conditions. Finally, the board approved surety release and reduction requests for Farmland Estates ($77,300) and Berson Estates ($48,750), each by a 6‑0 vote.

• Endorsed Brian Fisk ANR application for 52 Carpenter St (6-0-0)
• Directed Town Planner to memo Assessors, DPW, Select Board about 81 Wheaton Ave lot line (6-0-0)
• Endorsed Scott Smith ANR application for 81 Wheaton Ave (6-0-0)
• Approved Darling Realty LLC site‑plan at 1110 Fall River Ave (6-0-0)
• Approved Bernard Mastropietro surety release for Farmland Estates to $77,300 (6-0-0)
• Approved Moonlight Realty LLC surety reduction for Berson Estates to $48,750 (6-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Seekonk Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review several permits for construction and site work near wetlands, including a drive-thru commercial building and a parking lot rehabilitation. The meeting also includes updates on enforcement cases and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for drive-thru commercial building at 1063 Newman Ave
• Public hearing for parking lot rehabilitation at Burr's Pond (0 Fall River Ave)
• Public hearing for new single-family house at 36 Racine Ave
• Public hearing for new single-family house with pool at 87 Richard Circle
• Updates on enforcement cases at 112 Ledge Rd and 1110 Fall River Ave

The Seekonk Conservation Commission approved several complete certifications and a negative determination for wetland-related projects. Most notably, it approved the plan to rehabilitate the Burr's Pond parking lot under both state and local wetlands protection laws. Several other permits were also approved unanimously, while a few requests were tabled for future hearings.

• Approved Negative 3 determination for 536 Newman Ave (5-0-0)
• Approved Complete Certification for 8 Wyatt Ct (5-0-0)
• Approved Complete Certification for 965 Fall River Ave (SE69-0942) (5-0-0)
• Approved Complete Certification for 68 Briarbrook Dr (SE69-1004) (5-0-0)
• Approved Burr's Pond parking lot rehabilitation plan under state and local wetlands acts (5-0-0 each)
• Approved Complete Certification for 0 Newman Ave (SE69-0897) (4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Complete Certification for 36 Racine Ave (SE69-0838) (5-0-0)
• Tabled COC request for 75 Industrial Way (SE69-0417) to September 8 agenda

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding earth import and export permits for Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. The board will also discuss a South End Fire Station and a potential Special Town Meeting in September.

• Public hearing for Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. to import 52,000 cubic yards of fill at 100 Commerce Way
• Public hearing for Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. to export 35,000 cubic yards of asphalt and base materials at 100 Commerce Way
• Discussion of a South End Fire Station and possible September Special Town Meeting
• Appointment considerations for Assistant Town Clerk and Board of Registrars
• Nuisance or Dangerous Dog Hearing for a dog owned by Daniel Baldassi

The board unanimously appointed Shandra Ferreira as Assistant Town Clerk and Kathleen Halpin to the Board of Registrars. It then approved both an Earth Import permit for about 52,000 cubic yards of structural fill and an Earth Export permit for about 35,000 cubic yards of asphalt/base at 100 Commerce Way, each conditioned on the approved truck routes and Planning Board recommendations. The board also agreed to make the existing building at that site available to public‑safety departments for training.

• Appointed Shandra Ferreira as Assistant Town Clerk (3‑0 unanimous)
• Appointed Kathleen Halpin to the Board of Registrars (3‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Earth Import permit for ~52,000 cu yd fill at 100 Commerce Way, with truck‑route stipulation (3‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Earth Export permit for ~35,000 cu yd material at 100 Commerce Way, with same stipulation (3‑0 unanimous)
• Agreed to make the existing building at 100 Commerce Way available for public‑safety training (3‑0 unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearings for the import and export permits (each 3‑0 unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to sign authorizations and commitments for motor vehicle excise. The board will also enter an executive session to review and decide on real estate and motor vehicle excise abatement and exemption applications.

• Warrant and Commitment for 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise
• Real Estate Abatement & Exemption Reports for July 2025
• Statutory Exemption Applications
• Motor Vehicle Excise Posted Abatement Reports for June and July 2025
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications

The Board of Assessors approved the June 18, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It signed a Letter of Authorization for Gateway and a Certificate of Receipt of Open Meeting Law Materials. The Board also approved and signed the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 4 for $167,409.41 by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned to an executive session.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Signed Letter of Authorization for Gateway
• Signed Certificate of Receipt of Open Meeting Law Materials
• Approved and signed 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 4 for $167,409.41 (3-0)
• Adjourned regular session to executive session (3-0)

Medeiros Farm Committee

The Medeiros Farm Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the selection of OPM finalists. The committee will also review two invoices from CHA.

• Possible vote on selection of OPM finalists
• CHA Invoice 87516-09
• CHA Invoice 87516-10

The committee voted to invite KCM/Parry, Jacobs, and SOCOTEC back for an in‑person presentation on August 21, 2025. It also approved CHA Invoice Numbers 9 and 10 and amended prior meeting minutes as noted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Invited KCM/Parry, Jacobs, and SOCOTEC for in‑person presentation (motion passed by voice vote, 1 abstain)
• Approved CHA Invoice Number 9 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CHA Invoice Number 10 (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended March 26, 2025 minutes to mark Savid Sullivan absent
• Amended May 19, 2025 minutes to mark Justin Sullivan present
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to modify a 1974 variance. The board is considering whether to allow a sign that exceeds allowed square footage to be illuminated.

• Public hearing for 810 Fall River Avenue regarding sign illumination variance (Case 2025-11)

The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals, with four members present, voted unanimously to postpone the variance petition for the illuminated sign at 810 Fall River Avenue to the September 8, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the July 7, 2025 minutes with one member abstaining. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting unanimously at 6:20 p.m.

• Continue Luka B Signs illumination variance petition to Sept 8 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approve July 7 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:20 p.m. (4-0-0)

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will reorganize its officers and review complaints regarding dumpster noise violations. The board will also discuss variance and site plan requests for several local businesses.

• Complaints against Republic Services (131 Brown Ave) and MEGA (Cleveland St. area) regarding Regulation 9.2.2 dumpster hours
• Exterior grease trap variance request for Dirty Dough at 1201 Fall River Ave
• Site plan for relocating two mobile smokers at Lemon and Oil (72 Mink St)
• Site plan for outdoor seating at 1379 Fall River Ave
• Site plan for a +/- 7,480 square foot building for Designer Garage Doors at 400 Pine St

The Board approved the minutes from the February 19, March 26, and April 25, 2025 meetings. It also denied the septic system plans presented by the Health Agent. No other actions were taken on the items discussed.

• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025
• Approved minutes of March 26, 2025
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2025
• Denied septic plans (Health Agent)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss playground enhancement ideas and summer events. Members will also consider restructuring committee roles.

• Playground enhancement ideas
• Summer events
• Restructuring of committee roles
• Medeiros committee update

The Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved the June meeting minutes. A motion to postpone discussion of restructuring committee roles was passed unanimously. The meeting was then formally closed by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed committee restructuring discussion (unanimous)
• Closed meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider employment offers for a dispatcher and a DPW laborer, as well as an appointment to the Community Preservation Commission. The board will also hold a license hearing for the Black Goose Tavern and recognize public safety personnel with awards.

• Conditional offer of employment for Patrick Mendonca as full-time emergency dispatcher
• Conditional offer of employment for Ryan Barboza as Truck Driver/Laborer for DPW
• Acceptance of $838.95 donation from Rocky’s Ace Hardware for the Fire Department
• Place of Public Amusement License request for Black Goose Tavern at 540 Central Avenue
• Appointment of Richard Wallace to the Community Preservation Commission

The Select Board unanimously approved a license for Black Goose Tavern to offer light entertainment and trivia at 540 Central Avenue. It also approved a conditional full‑time emergency dispatcher position for Patrick Mendonca and appointed Richard Wallace to the Community Preservation Commission. Donations from Rocky’s Ace Hardware and Seekonk Little League were accepted, with the latter’s permit fees waived.

• Approved conditional full‑time emergency dispatcher position for Patrick Mendonca (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Wallace to the Community Preservation Commission for a three‑year term (5-0)
• Accepted $838.95 donation from Rocky’s Ace Hardware for the Fire Department (5-0)
• Accepted donation of batting‑cage covers from Seekonk Little League and waived permit fees (5-0)
• Approved Place of Public Amusement License for Black Goose Tavern at 540 Central Avenue (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing permitting plans for the redevelopment of 400 Pine Street. The proposal includes the demolition of an existing commercial building to make way for new industrial and retail structures.

• Proposed 7,480 sq ft retail building including office, storage, and shipping/receiving areas
• Proposed 2,400 sq ft garage
• Potential future building of approximately 15,000 sq ft
• Demolition of an existing commercial building
• Project site located across Residential (R-2) and Industrial (I) zoning districts

The Board voted 6‑0‑0 to approve the Designer Garage Doors site‑plan application for 400 Pine Street, incorporating water‑resource conditions and a required storm‑water peer review. It also voted 6‑0‑0 to recommend the Demoulas Super Markets earth‑removal and import plan to the Select Board with construction‑route and dust‑control conditions. The Board approved the minutes from April 8 and June 10, 2025, and entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Approved Designer Garage Doors site‑plan application (400 Pine St) – vote 6‑0‑0
• Recommended Demoulas Super Markets earth‑removal/import plan to Select Board with construction‑route and dust‑control conditions – vote 6‑0‑0
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes with spelling amendments – vote 6‑0‑0
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes with spelling corrections – vote 6‑0‑0
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy – motion passed unanimously

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests, including a grocery store redevelopment and parking lot rehabilitation. The body will also address enforcement ratifications for multiple properties on Fall River Avenue and Ledge Road.

• NOI #SE69-1005: Market Basket redevelopment at 100 Commerce Way
• NOI #SE69-1006: Town of Seekonk DPW parking lot and drive rehabilitation at 0 Fall River Avenue
• COC Request #SE69-0317: Parking lot, utilities, and grading at 30 Industrial Way
• OOC Extension Request #SE69-0931: Tree clearing at 95 Sagamore Road
• Enforcement ratifications for 112 Ledge Rd, 1110 Fall River Ave, and 1180 Fall River Ave

The Conservation Commission approved the Demoulas Super Markets redevelopment plan (NOI #SE69-1005) under the Seekonk Wetlands Protection By‑law and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. It also granted a one‑year extension for the Faith Christian Center tree‑clearing project (NOI #SE69-0931) and certified the Yellow Freight parking lot project (SE69-0317) as complete. Motions to continue the Burr's Pond project (NOI #SE69-1006) were also adopted.

• Approved Demoulas Super Markets redevelopment plan under Seekonk Wetlands Protection By‑law (4-0-0)
• Approved Demoulas Super Markets redevelopment plan under MA Wetlands Protection Act (4-0-0)
• Certified SE69-0317 (30 Industrial Way) as Complete Certification (4-0-0)
• Granted 1‑year extension for SE69-0931 (95 Sagamore Road) (4-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for NOI #SE69-1005 (4-0-0)
• Continued NOI #SE69-1006 (0 Fall River Avenue) pending revised plan (4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss year-end transfers and review minutes from the May 29th meeting.

• Year-end Transfers
• Minutes from May 29th meeting

The committee invoked the Rule of Necessity to allow a vote on the year‑end transfers, passing the motion 3‑0‑3 with Duquette, L’Heureux, and Rizzo absent. The transfers were then approved by the same vote. The meeting minutes were postponed to the next meeting, and the committee adjourned.

• Invoked Rule of Necessity to vote on year‑end transfers (passed 3-0-3, Duquette, L’Heureux, Rizzo absent)
• Approved year‑end transfers (passed 3-0-3, Duquette, L’Heureux, Rizzo absent)
• Postponed meeting minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (passed 3-0-3, Duquette, L’Heureux, Rizzo absent)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the fourth quarter budget and discuss the South End Fire Station project and a possible Special Town Meeting. The board is also considering several business licenses and the appointment of Town Counsel.

• Discussion of South End Fire Station project and possible Special Town Meeting
• Liquor license changes for Yugangel Inc. (Oak Hill Mini Mart) at 545 Central Avenue
• 5,000-gallon diesel storage tank license for Columbus Gas at 30 Industrial Way
• Public Amusement license for bumper cars at Fun City Trampoline, LLC, 1275 Fall River Avenue
• Appointment of KP Law as Town Counsel for a one-year term

The Select Board unanimously approved the FY25 year‑end financial transfers, moving the town’s budget forward. It also accepted an anonymous bench donation for Gamino Pond, approved a change of manager and stock for Oak Hill Mini Mart, and granted licenses for a Columbus Gas storage tank and Fun City Trampoline bumper cars. No vote was taken on the proposed South End Fire Station; the board only discussed possible next steps.

• Accepted anonymous bench donation for Gamino Pond (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Oak Hill Mini Mart request (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for Oak Hill Mini Mart request (5-0)
• Approved change of manager, officers/directors, and stock for Oak Hill Mini Mart (5-0)
• Approved Columbus Gas 5,000‑gallon above‑ground storage tank license (5-0)
• Approved Fun City Trampoline bumper‑car public amusement license (5-0)
• Approved FY25 year‑end financial transfers (5-0)

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to test voting machines. This activity is in preparation for the Special Town Election scheduled for July 21, 2025.

• Testing of voting machines for the July 21, 2025 Special Town Election

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a large multi-family residential development and two variance requests. The board will also conduct a work session for reorganization and minutes approval.

• Comprehensive Permit for 65 buildings with 280 multi-family units at 320 and 350 Fall River Avenue
• Variance request for sign illumination exceeding square footage limits at 810 Fall River Avenue
• Variance request to reduce side yard requirement from 35 feet to 23.5 feet for a deck at 26 Kathleen Court

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for 26 Kathleen Court to reduce the side yard setback from 35 feet to 23.5 feet, with the condition it not exceed 11.5 feet. The motion passed unanimously (5‑0‑0). The Board also voted unanimously to continue two other petitions to future meetings and approved the reorganization of the Board leadership.

• Approved variance for 26 Kathleen Court deck setback (5-0-0)
• Continued 40B comprehensive permit petition to October 6, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)
• Continued Hyundai sign variance petition to August 4, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing at 6:47 p.m. (5-0-0)
• Motion to keep Mr. Sagar as Chair (4-0-1 abstain)
• Motion to keep Mr. Gauthier as Vice‑Chair (4-0-1 abstain)

Select Board

The Select Board will review a bid award to Pasquazzi Bros. for the School Administration Building demolition project. The meeting also includes several personnel appointments and discussions regarding town-owned properties and the South End Fire Station project.

• Bid award for School Administration Building demolition to Pasquazzi Bros.
• One Day Special Permit request for Osamequin Farm Inc. to serve beer and wine on four dates
• Discussion of the South End Fire Station project
• Appointment of multiple Constables, Special Police Officers, Detention Attendants, and Traffic Constables
• Reappointment of members to the Board of Health, Conservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals

The board accepted conditional offers of employment for four senior clerk and driver positions, appointed Joann Perry to the Commission on Disability, and approved a one‑day special permit for Osamequin Farm to serve beer and wine at several events. It also accepted the May 2025 Animal Control Officer’s warrant and appointed a slate of constables and special police officers. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved conditional offer for Tannya Hanewich, Senior Clerk DPW (5‑0)
• Approved conditional offer for Julie Sykes, Senior Clerk Assessor’s Office (5‑0)
• Approved conditional offer for Briana Dame, Senior Clerk Treasurer/Collector (5‑0)
• Approved conditional offer for Armani Gonzalez, Truck Driver/Laborer DPW (5‑0)
• Appointed Joann Perry to the Commission on Disability (5‑0)
• Approved One Day Special Permit for Osamequin Farm to serve beer and wine on listed dates, contingent on food permit and liquor liability insurance (5‑0)
• Accepted the Animal Control Officer’s warrant for May 2025 (5‑0)
• Appointed constables, special police officers, detention attendants and traffic constables as recommended (5‑0)

Veterans Council

The Veterans Council will meet to discuss officer reports and conduct an after-action review of the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The body will also discuss the Holiday Festival.

• Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony After Action Review (AAR)
• Holiday Festival discussion

The council approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. An action was approved to send the minutes to the Town Clerk and post them on the town website. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved action to send minutes to Town Clerk and post on website (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will review the conclusion of spring adult softball and pickleball programs. Members will discuss planning for summer events and receive updates on Little League lights and a potential new league.

• Spring Adult Softball and Pickleball wrap-up
• Summer events planning
• Little League lights update
• Discussion of a new league possibility
• Medeiros committee update

The committee approved the March meeting minutes, with a vote of three and one abstention. The town voted to approve the design phase and budget for the Medeiros master plan. Other agenda items were updates on past and upcoming summer sports events and a discussion to expand the playground, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved March minutes (vote 3, Tim abstained)
• Approved design phase and budget for Medeiros master plan (vote not specified)

Human Services Council

The Human Services Council will review activity, outreach, and emergency assistance statistics. The body will also discuss expectations for the center and plan summer activities and the July newsletter.

• Review of activities and outreach statistics
• Discussion on emergency assistance
• Discussion on Center expectations
• Planning for summer activities and meeting schedule
• Overview of the July newsletter

The Human Services Council unanimously approved the May 19 minutes. They decided there will be no meetings during the summer and scheduled the next meeting for September 22, 2025 at 3:00 pm. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted May 19 minutes (unanimous vote)
• No summer meetings; next meeting set for Sep 22, 2025 at 3pm
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous vote)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review tax warrants for Fiscal Year 2026 and the 2025 motor vehicle excise. The board will also discuss application qualifications and award amounts for Fiscal Year 2026 hardship applications.

• FY2025 tax abatement request for town acquired property on Map 14, Lots 78, 100 & 101
• Preliminary FY2026 Real Property, Personal Property, and CPA Tax warrants
• 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment warrant
• FY2026 Clause 18 (Hardship) application qualifications and award amounts
• Motor vehicle excise abatement applications and denial reports

The Seekonk Board of Assessors approved the FY2026 real‑property, personal‑property and CPA tax warrants totaling $25,003,152.97, $1,872,000.93 and $267,486.25. It also increased the maximum Clause 18 (Hardship) exemption to $1,000 and set new qualification criteria. Additional actions included approving FY2025 motor‑vehicle excise commitments and tax abatements for three town‑acquired properties.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (2‑0 vote; 1 abstain)
• Approved tax abatement of $5,089.86, $784.81 and $793.52 for three town‑acquired properties (3‑0)
• Approved and signed FY2026 tax warrants: $25,003,152.97 real‑property, $1,872,000.93 personal‑property, $267,486.25 CPA (3‑0)
• Approved and signed FY2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 3 for $222,270.75 (3‑0)
• Increased Clause 18 hardship exemption maximum to $1,000 with senior‑exemption income/asset criteria (3‑0)
• Adjourned regular session and entered executive session (3‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several business license requests and bid awards for road maintenance. The board will also sign a Special Election ballot and hold executive sessions regarding litigation and union negotiations.

• Mobile Food Truck permit for Seekonk Grand Prix at 1098 Fall River Avenue
• Class II Motor Vehicle License for Pitt Stop Auto Inc. at 1853 Fall River Avenue
• Common Victualler License for Triple S BBQ, LLC at 72 Mink Street
• Second-Hand License for A&C Ventures, LLC at 1200 Fall River Avenue
• Bid awards for thermoplastic pavement markings (K5 Corporation) and surface treatments (All States Construction Inc.)

The Select Board unanimously approved the special election ballot asking voters to exempt the town from certain bond provisions for the Seekonk Public Library renovation. The board also approved several business licenses and two public works bid awards. All motions passed with a 5-0 vote. No other substantive items were reported.

• Approved Mobile Food Truck permit for Seekonk Grand Prix at 1098 Fall River Ave (5-0)
• Approved Class II Motor Vehicle License for Pitt Stop Auto Inc. at 1853 Fall River Ave (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Triple S BBQ, LLC at 72 Mink St (5-0)
• Approved Second-Hand License for A&C Ventures, LLC at 1200 Fall River Ave (5-0)
• Approved bid award for thermoplastic pavement markings to K5 Corporation (5-0)
• Approved bid award for surface treatments to All States Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Service Area license for KC’s Burger Bar d/b/a Mack’s Original Pizza Pub at 1379 Fall River Ave (5-0)
• Approved special election ballot on library bond exemption (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a proposed site plan for improvements at 1180 Fall River Avenue. The project involves updates to pickup areas, signage, and striping.

• Proposed pickup, signage, and striping improvements at 1180 Fall River Avenue

The Board approved Walmart’s request to modify parking striping and signage at 1180 Fall River Ave, KC Reily LLC’s outdoor‑seating plan at 1379 Fall River Ave, and Triple S Craft BBQ’s relocation of two smokers at 72 Mink St. All three motions passed with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Walmart site‑plan application to modify parking striping and signage at 1180 Fall River Ave (7-0-0)
• Approved KC Reily LLC site‑plan application for outdoor seating at 1379 Fall River Ave, with required traffic separation and emergency egress (7-0-0)
• Approved Triple S Craft BBQ site‑plan application to relocate two smokers at 72 Mink St, with stipulated fence and drive‑thru use (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notice of Intent applications, including a commercial solar facility and a grocery store redevelopment. The body will also review requests for Certificates of Compliance and Order of Conditions extensions.

• NOI #SE69-0993: Commercial PV dual-use solar Agrivoltaic array at 0 County Street & 0 Miller St
• NOI #SE69-1005: Market Basket grocery and retail store redevelopment at 100 Commerce Way
• NOI #SE69-TBD: Parking lot and entry drive rehabilitation at 0 Fall River Avenue (Burr's Pond)
• COC Request #SE69-0922: Berson Estates 13-lot Subdivision on Pine Street
• RDA: In-ground pool, fence, and shed construction at 542 Ledge Rd

The Seekonk Conservation Commission approved a Negative 3 determination for the RDA at 542 Ledge Road. It also certified the wetland projects at 88 Milton Street and the Berson Estates subdivision. The board granted one‑year extensions for projects at 4 Jacob Hill Drive, Burnside Avenue, and Arcade Avenue. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0‑0).

• Approved Negative 3 determination for 542 Ledge Rd RDA (4-0-0)
• Approved Complete Certification for SE69-0892, 88 Milton St (4-0-0)
• Approved Complete Certification for SE69-0892 (Berson Estates) (4-0-0)
• Granted 1‑year extension for SE69-0925, 4 Jacob Hill Dr (4-0-0)
• Granted 1‑year extension for SE69-0825, Burnside Ave (4-0-0)
• Granted 1‑year extension for SE69-0909, Arcade Ave (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two residential variance requests and one permit extension. The board will also conduct a work session to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Request to reduce side yard requirement from 35 feet to 12 feet for a shed addition at 51 Richard Circle
• Request to reduce front setback for a detached garage addition and roof system at 51 Willard Avenue
• Request for a 6-month extension to a Special Permit decision for 69 School Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the withdrawal of Daniel Koback's variance petition. It then approved Frank Cardinale's variance to reduce the front setback for a detached garage. The Board also approved a six‑month extension for the South End Fire Station special permit and adopted the May 5, 2025 minutes. The meeting was closed and adjourned.

• Approved withdrawal of Daniel Koback variance petition (5-0-0)
• Approved Frank Cardinale garage variance (4-1-0)
• Approved 6‑month extension for South End Fire Station permit (5-0-0)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Motion to close public hearing passed (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss School Choice and review committee roles and responsibilities. The body will also review minutes from the May 12th meeting.

• School Choice discussion
• Review of committee roles, responsibilities, and Open Meeting Law
• Approval of May 12th meeting minutes

The Finance Committee approved the minutes of the May 12, 2025 meeting with a vote of 5‑0‑1, Salisbury abstaining. The committee reiterated its advisory role and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Salisbury abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several business licenses and a $3,000 grant for the Fire Department. Members will discuss revised municipal work schedules, Route 195 billboards, and PILOT payments on state-owned land. The board is also deciding on the timing of a special election for the Library Renovation Project.

• Vote to place Library Renovation Project debt exclusion on a special election ballot
• Acceptance of a $3,000 Spark Good Local Grant (Walmart Grant) for the Fire Department
• Liquor license transfer from CABB, LLC to Brick Oven Brewery Attleboro, Inc. at 540 Central Avenue
• Mobile Food Truck permit requests for 1098 Fall River Avenue and 1314 Fall River Avenue
• Motor Vehicle license requests for 185 & 189 Taunton Avenue and 166 Central Avenue

The Select Board unanimously appointed Terry McGregor to the Human Services Council and accepted a $3,000 Spark Good Local Grant for the Fire Department. It also approved the transfer of an all‑alcohol on‑premises liquor license to the Black Goose Tavern, granted a mobile food‑truck permit for Red’s Kitchen at Teamworks, and approved a Class I motor‑vehicle license for Herb Chambers Honda Seekonk. The board placed the Seekonk Grand Prix mobile food‑truck request on hold for future discussion.

• Appointed Terry McGregor to Human Services Council (5‑0 unanimous)
• Accepted $3,000 Spark Good Local Grant for Fire Department (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license to Black Goose Tavern at 540 Central Avenue (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved mobile food‑truck permit for Red’s Kitchen at 1314 Fall River Avenue (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Class I motor‑vehicle license for Herb Chambers Honda Seekonk (5‑0 unanimous)
• Temporarily placed Seekonk Grand Prix mobile food‑truck permit on hold (motion to table, 5‑0 unanimous)

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will discuss and potentially act on Title 5 septic system variance requests for two properties: 98 Ellis Street and 85 Williams Avenue. The board will also consider adopting new Body Works Regulations and receive a health agent report on a completed septic installation.

• 98 Ellis Street: Title 5 variance requests for septic system setback reductions and depth to groundwater
• 85 Williams Avenue: Title 5 variance requests for septic tank and leach field setback reductions
• Adoption of new Body Works Regulations
• Health agent report on 9 County Street septic installation completion
• Public may speak on other topics not listed 48 hours prior

Board of Health

The Board of Health is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and take action regarding nuisance conditions at 2 Olney Street Unit 16. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss potential litigation against the tenants of that address.

• Nuisance conditions at 2 Olney Street Unit 16
• Possible litigation against tenants of 2 Olney Street Unit 16

Medeiros Farm Committee

The Medeiros Farm Committee will meet to discuss the final Community Health Assessment (CHA) report and next steps in the process, along with a discussion on Town Meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items with no recorded votes or dollar amounts.

• Discussion on Town Meeting
• Final CHA Report
• Discussion on next steps in the process

The committee approved a motion to delegate the preparation of a Request for Proposal for design services to Chair Dave Sullivan and Vice Chair Nate Socha, with the Town Administrator assisting. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous voice‑vote motion.

• Delegated RFP drafting task to Chair Dave Sullivan and Vice Chair Nate Socha (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Human Services Council

The Human Services Council will meet to review activity and outreach statistics. The body will also discuss expectations for the center and the May newsletter.

• Review of activities and outreach statistics
• Discussion on emergency assistance
• Discussion on center expectations
• Overview of May newsletter

The Human Services Council approved the April 28 minutes with corrections by a unanimous vote. The council decided not to approve the June newsletter before it is printed, stating they will review it at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Accepted April 28 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Did not approve June newsletter prior to printing
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes and conduct an executive session. The board will review and sign applications and reports regarding statutory exemptions, real estate abatements, and motor vehicle excise abatements.

• Review and sign statutory exemption applications
• Review and sign real estate abatement and exemption reports for April 2025
• Review and sign motor vehicle excise posted abatement reports from April 2025
• Review and sign motor vehicle excise abatement applications and denials

The Board of Assessors approved the April 9, 2025 regular session minutes by a 2‑0 vote. They scheduled the next meeting for June 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The regular session was adjourned and the board entered executive session by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved April 9, 2025 regular session minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• Adjourned regular session and entered executive session (2-0)

Select Board

The Seekonk Select Board will vote on a mobile food truck permit for Seekonk Grand Prix at 1098 Fall River Avenue. They will also discuss potential work schedule adjustments for non-essential employees, the Spring Town Meeting, placement of billboards along Route 195, and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) on state-owned land. An executive session is scheduled for strategy on negotiations with the New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 126, with possible open-session contract approval afterward.

• Mobile food truck permit for Seekonk Grand Prix at 1098 Fall River Avenue
• Discussion of billboard advertising along Route 195
• Discussion of PILOT payments on state-owned land in town
• Executive session for negotiations with NEPBA Local 126 police union
• Continued assignment of Select Board liaison to Medeiros Farm Committee

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider three applications regarding property lines and site modifications. The board will also hold a work session to discuss development outside the Water District service area.

• ANR application for Kimberly Sroka to swap land between 490 and 528 Brown Ave
• Discontinuance Plan for the property at 0 Fall River Ave (AP 7, lot 113)
• Walmart site plan application to modify parking striping and signage at 1180 Fall River Ave
• Discussion of development outside the Water District service area

The board unanimously endorsed Kimberly Sroka’s ANR application to even out lot lines at 490 and 528 Brown Ave. It also postponed indefinitely the Discontinuance Plan ANR for 0 Fall River Ave and directed the town planner to forward board comments to Walmart on its site‑plan modification. A motion to cancel the May 27 meeting was also approved.

• Endorsed ANR land‑swap for 490 & 528 Brown Ave (7‑0‑0)
• Indefinitely postponed Discontinuance Plan ANR for 0 Fall River Ave (7‑0‑0)
• Directed planner to forward comments to Walmart on parking striping plan (7‑0‑0)
• Continued Walmart site‑plan application to June 10 meeting (7‑0‑0)
• Authorized planner to contact Conservation Agent and Conservation Commission (7‑0‑0)
• Cancelled May 27 Planning Board meeting (7‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting (7‑0‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss outstanding warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting and receive an update on Chapter 70 school funding. The committee will also consider minutes from the April 15th meeting and recess to the Annual Town Meeting.

• Discussion on outstanding warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting
• Chapter 70 funding update
• Consideration of minutes from April 15th meeting

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting (5-0-1). It voted to recommend approval of Article 6 and Article 15 funding requests, each with a 4‑0‑2 vote. The committee discussed a Chapter 70 funding increase and agreed to recommend approval if the Select Board moves the motion forward. The meeting was adjourned (5-0-1).

• Approved April 15 minutes (5-0-1, Salisbury absent)
• Recommended approval of Article 6 (4-0-2, L’Heureux & Salisbury absent)
• Recommended approval of Article 15 (4-0-2, L’Heureux & Salisbury absent)
• Agreed to recommend Chapter 70 funding increase if motion made
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-1, Salisbury absent)

Select Board

The Select Board and Seekonk School Committee will meet jointly at 6:00 PM to discuss the budget and Town Meeting warrant articles before the 7:00 PM Town Meeting. This is a preparatory session for the annual Town Meeting where key financial decisions will be made.

• Joint meeting with School Committee to review budget
• Discussion of Town Meeting warrant articles
• Town Meeting to follow at 7:00 PM

The board voted to amend line 56 of the town budget, raising the School Department General Fund by $113,000. The motion was made by Gary Sagar, seconded by Michael Healy, and passed 4‑1 with Pam Pozzi opposing. The meeting then adjourned the Select Board and the School Committee by unanimous votes.

• Amended line 56 to increase School Department General Fund by $113,000 (vote 4-1)
• Adjourned Select Board meeting (vote 5-0)
• Adjourned School Committee meeting (vote 5-0)

Veterans Council

The Veterans Council will meet to review reports from the VSO and Chair. The body will discuss preparations for the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, as well as the use of funds from the Friends of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park.

• Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony planning
• Holiday Festival updates
• Utilization of Friends of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park funds

The Seekonk Veterans Council formally approved the minutes from its April 23, 2025 meeting. The council assigned lawn‑mowing duties for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for the summer months. The meeting was adjourned unanimously after a motion by Adam.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned lawn‑mowing: Kevin – May; Adam – June; Mo – July; Russ – August; Joe – September
• Action: Send approved minutes to Town Clerk and post on town website
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a solar generating facility and a grocery store redevelopment project. The body will also address enforcement actions for three separate properties. These decisions impact land use and wetland resource areas within the town.

• COC Request #SE69-0988: septic system and grading at 349 Greenwood Ave
• NOI #SE69-0993: commercial PV dual-use solar Agrivoltaic array at 0 County Street & 0 Miller St
• NOI #SE69-1005: Market Basket grocery and retail store redevelopment at 100 Commerce Way
• Enforcement action ratification for 350 Fall River Ave (Macaw Country Club)
• Enforcement action updates for 11 Rose Ann Ct and 455 Prospect St

The Conservation Commission voted 4‑0‑0 to approve the Complete Certification for NOI #SE69-0988, allowing the septic system and grading at 349 Greenwood Ave. It also voted unanimously to continue the review of NOI #SE69-0840 and NOI #SE69-1005 until after June 9, 2025. The commission ratified updated Notice of Violation #2024-08 and NV #2025-01, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Complete Certification for NOI #SE69-0988 (4-0-0)
• Continued NOI #SE69-0840 review until after June 9, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Continued NOI #SE69-1005 review until after June 9, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Ratified updated Notice of Violation #2024-08 (unanimous)
• Ratified Notice of Violation #2025-01 for 455 Prospect St (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reduce a side yard requirement. The board will also conduct a work session to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Appeal and variance request for 51 Richard Circle to reduce side yard requirement from 35 feet to 12 feet for a shed addition

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved moving Daniel Koback's shed variance petition to the next meeting. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting, with one member abstaining. Finally, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the session.

• Continue Daniel Koback shed variance petition to next meeting (5-0-0)
• Approve April 14, 2025 minutes (4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

Medeiros Farm Committee

The Medeiros Farm Committee will review and discuss the presentation for the May Town Meeting, finalize the Community Housing Assessment (CHA) report, and plan public outreach. Invoices totaling $23,560 for CHA work are also under consideration.

• Review and discuss presentation for May Town Meeting
• Discussion of final Community Housing Assessment (CHA) report
• CHA Invoice 87516-07 for $17,100
• CHA Invoice 87516-08 for $6,460
• New committee representative from the Historical Commission

The committee voted to cancel the May 8, 2025 meeting, passing the motion unanimously by voice vote. It approved the CHA invoices, with all members in favor and one abstention. The next committee meeting was scheduled for May 19, 2025 at 7 p.m., with the venue to be determined.

• Cancelled May 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CHA invoices (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Set next meeting for May 19, 2025 at 7 p.m., room TBD

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a One Day Special Event Permit for a family-friendly pride event at the Newman YMCA. They will also swear in eight new firefighters, consider appointing a recruit to full-time police officer, accept multiple grants including a $2,966.95 firefighter safety equipment grant and $8,100 in fire education grants, and review the third quarter budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Several board and committee appointments and re-appointments are on the agenda, along with an executive session for property and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing on a One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives in Seekonk pride event at Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue
• Consider amendment of conditional offer for recruit Liam Larkin from Special/Reserve Officer to full-time Police Officer
• Swearing in of eight new firefighters: Brandon Ferreri, Joshua King, Samantha Spatola, Justin Silva, Travis Wright, Leo Paul, Keith Bosse, and Gavin Cabral
• Acceptance of FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Round 2 ($2,966.95) and SAFE/Senior SAFE grants ($8,100.00)
• Third Quarter Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2025

The Select Board unanimously approved several actions. It appointed Irene Frechette to the Commission on Disability and Timothy McKenna to the Parks & Recreation Committee. It amended the conditional offer for recruit Liam Larkin to become a full-time police officer. It also approved a waiver for the Holy Ghost Brotherhood procession, a special event permit for a Pride event at the Newman YMCA, a change of manager for Outback Steakhouse, and accepted two shed donations and an animal‑control officer warrant.

• Appointed Irene Frechette to the Commission on Disability (4-0 unanimous)
• Appointed Timothy McKenna to the Parks & Recreation Committee (4-0 unanimous)
• Amended conditional offer to hire Liam Larkin as a full-time police officer (4-0 unanimous)
• Waived One Day Special Event Bylaw requirements for Holy Ghost Brotherhood procession (5-0 unanimous)
• Approved One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives Pride event at 472 Taunton Avenue (5-0 unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Outback Steakhouse, Rich Tobin (5-0 unanimous)
• Accepted donation of a shed from Seekonk Little League (5-0 unanimous)
• Accepted donation of a shed from Seekonk Lacrosse (5-0 unanimous)

Human Services Council

The Human Services Council will review and discuss old business including activity and outreach statistics and emergency assistance, and new business covering ethics training, the upcoming budget, a fundraiser, and the May newsletter. Reports from the chairperson and director will also be presented.

• Approval of minutes from March 24, 2025
• Review of activity and outreach statistics
• Discussion of emergency assistance
• Ethics and Open Meeting Law review
• Budget and fundraiser planning

The Human Services Council approved the March 24, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Accepted March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Veterans Council

The Seekonk Veterans Council will meet to approve minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss several old business items including the Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, Holiday Festival updates, and suggestions for using Friends of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park monies. The meeting also includes new business and public comments. No votes on specific expenditures are listed on the agenda.

• Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony planning
• Holiday Festival updates
• Suggestions for utilizing Friends of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park monies
• Veterans Services Officer (VSO) report
• Chair's report

The council approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda items on VSO updates, the Memorial Day parade and ceremony, and the Holiday Festival. Members decided to try one more year of a rolling parade on Veterans Day, pending increased advertising and veteran participation. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved VSO updates agenda item
• Approved Memorial Day parade and ceremony agenda item
• Approved Holiday Festival agenda item
• Decided to attempt another year of a rolling parade on Veterans Day
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Planning Board

The Planning Board holds a public hearing on Stephen Navega's application to rezone 1484 Newman Avenue from Residential-1 to Local Business to align zoning with its existing dental office and residential use. The board also discusses an ANR application to resolve building encroachments at 90 and 98 Ellis Street and reviews a proposed 40B 40-unit residential development on Sagamore Road. Work session items include a follow-up on General Court delegation, a Master Plan workshop on transportation, and member reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy regarding Country Brook Estates.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1484 Newman Ave (AP 30, Lot 87) from R-1 to Local Business
• ANR application of Ronald Turcotte for building encroachments at 90 and 98 Ellis St
• Discussion of proposed 40B 40-unit residential development at Sagamore Road
• Master Plan workshop on the Transportation Element
• Executive session on potential litigation concerning Country Brook Estates

The Planning Board voted 7‑0‑0 to recommend rezoning 1484 Newman Avenue from R‑1 to a Local Business district. It also voted 7‑0‑0 to endorse the ANR lot‑line adjustment for 90 and 98 Ellis Street. A motion to have the planner prepare a list of issues for the Zoning Board passed 6‑0‑1. The board then adjourned the meeting with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Positive rezoning recommendation for 1484 Newman Ave (7-0-0)
• Endorsement of ANR plan for 90 & 98 Ellis St (7-0-0)
• Directed planner to compile issues list for Zoning Board (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

South End Fire Station Building Committee

The South End Fire Station Building Committee will reorganize and discuss the upcoming presentation at the Spring 2025 Town Meeting. The public may comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Reorganization of the Committee
• Discussion of presentation at Spring 2025 Town Meeting
• Public comment period

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will meet to discuss and take possible action on Body Work Regulations. The agenda contains only this substantive item, with the remainder being procedural business and community comment periods.

• Discussion and any action regarding Body Work Regulations (unfinished business)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct an overall review of the FY26 budget with the Town Administrator. The body will make recommendations on the proposed FY26 budget and the May 12th Town Meeting Warrant.

• Review of FY26 budget
• Recommendations on FY26 Proposed Budget
• Recommendations on May 12th Town Meeting Warrant
• Approval of March 25th meeting minutes

The committee voted to recommend approval of the FY26 budget for General Government, Public Safety, Education, Highways & Streets, Debt & Interest, and the Sanitation Enterprise Fund, each with a 5-0-1 vote. It also recommended approval of Town Meeting Article 2 (FY26 Budget) and Article 4 item #2 (traffic light camera at Arcade Ave and Ledge Rd). The minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting were approved as amended.

• Recommend approval of FY26 General Government budget (5-0-1)
• Recommend approval of FY26 Public Safety budget (5-0-1)
• Recommend approval of FY26 Education budget (5-0-1)
• Recommend approval of FY26 Highways & Streets budget (5-0-1)
• Recommend approval of FY26 Debt & Interest budget (5-0-1)
• Recommend approval of FY26 Sanitation Enterprise Fund budget (5-0-1)
• Recommend approval of Town Meeting Article 2 – FY26 Budget (5-0-1)
• Recommend approval of Article 4 #2 – traffic light camera at Arcade Ave & Ledge Rd (4-1-1)

Board of Health

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition meets to review updates on a tabletop exercise, CDC framework workshop, and risk communication training. Members will also discuss and vote on concurrence matters and hear budget updates.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Mass Maritime Academy Tabletop Exercise update (save date Apr 24)
• CDC Framework Workshop with Horsley Witten (tentative May 15)
• Risk Communication Training update pending DPH approval
• Concurrence discussion, review & vote

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three projects: a roadway modification at Jacob Hill Estates, a solar agrivoltaic facility on County and Miller Streets, and a Market Basket grocery store redevelopment at 100 Commerce Way. Public meetings will address tree removal at 232 Cherry Hill Dr and a septic system replacement at 71 Coleman St. Enforcement updates will be provided for three sites including Macaw Country Club. Other business includes a discussion of an Eagle Scout project.

• Public hearing on NOI #SE69-0852A: roadway & bio-retention basin on Palmer River Rd (Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision)
• Public hearing on NOI #SE69-0993: commercial solar agrivoltaic array at 0 County St & 0 Miller St (Clear Run Brook, LLC)
• Public hearing on NOI #SE69-1005: Market Basket grocery store redevelopment at 100 Commerce Way (Demoulas Super Markets)
• Public meetings on RDAs: tree removal at 232 Cherry Hill Dr and septic system replacement at 71 Coleman St
• Enforcement updates for 350 Fall River Ave (Macaw Country Club), 0 Cynthia Rd, and 11 Rose Ann Ct

The Seekonk Conservation Commission unanimously approved Negative 3 determinations for tree removal and pruning at 232 Cherry Hill Dr. and for emergency septic repair work at 71 Coleman St., allowing the work without a Notice of Intent. The commission also removed the Palmer River Road COC request from its agenda. A motion to continue the solar project hearing (NOI #SE69-0993) was passed, extending the discussion to the May 5, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Negative 3 determination for 232 Cherry Hill Dr. tree removal/pruning (5-0)
• Approved Negative 3 determination for 71 Coleman St. emergency septic repair (5-0)
• Removed Palmer River Road COC request from agenda (no vote recorded)
• Continued solar project hearing (NOI #SE69-0993) to May 5, 2025 (5-0)

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee will hold a regular meeting including reorganization by selecting a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. They will conduct second readings of policies on public participation and safety, consider acceptance of several donations totaling over $4,000, and discuss revisions to the fee schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss contract negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining with the Seekonk Educators' Association and AFSCME units.

• Reorganization of committee with election of chair, vice-chair, and secretary
• Second reading of policies BEDH (Public Participation) and EB (Safety Program)
• Acceptance of donations: book donation valued at $200 from Love Lives in Seekonk; balance beam valued at $39.99 from Aitken PTO; Reading Rocks donation worth $650 from George Orthodontics; grant of $3,243.54 from New England Dairy Food Council for blenders
• Discussion of revisions to Policy KF-E, Fee Schedule and Discount Matrix for next fiscal year
• Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining with labor unions

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding several special permits and variances. Key items include a large-scale residential project and various home and commercial business requests.

• Comprehensive Permit for 280 multi-family units across 65 buildings at 320 and 350 Fall River Avenue
• Special Permit for a tree service home occupation at 681 County Street
• Special Permit for auto detailing and storage at 174 Taunton Avenue
• Special Permit for a commercial building with 4 units and 6-8 apartments at 1610 Fall River Ave
• Variance to reduce side yard requirement for a garage addition at 118 Dean Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Tasca Automotive Group to use 174 Taunton Avenue for auto detailing and overflow storage. It also granted a variance for a garage with a master bedroom at 118 Dean Street. All motions were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Continuance of 2023‑25 comprehensive permit petition to July 14, 2025 (5‑0‑0)
• Approval of withdrawal of Flores home‑occupation petition (5‑0‑0)
• Special Permit approved for 2 horses, 1 mini‑goat, and 4 goats at 180 Woodland Avenue (5‑0‑0)
• Uphold Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Jan 15 2025 determination for Tasca Automotive (5‑0‑0)
• Special Permit approved for Tasca Automotive detailing and storage at 174 Taunton Avenue (5‑0‑0)
• Uphold Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision on 118 Dean Street variance (5‑0‑0)
• Variance granted for garage with master bedroom at 118 Dean Street (4‑0‑1)
• Motion to close public hearing on Tasca Automotive petition (5‑0‑0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to reorganize the board and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will enter executive session to review and decide on real estate and motor vehicle excise abatement and exemption applications.

• Re-Organization of the Board of Assessors
• Review and decision on Real Estate Abatement Applications
• Review and decision on Statutory Exemption Applications
• Review of Real Estate Abatement & Exemption Reports for March 2025
• Review and decision on Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications

The Seekonk Board of Assessors re‑organized by nominating and confirming Nelson Almeida as Chairman, Joyce Solomon as Vice Chair, and Janet Parker as Clerk, each approved by a 3‑0 vote. The board also approved the March 26, 2025 minutes (3‑0), accepted the Letter of Authorization for Gateway (3‑0), and adjourned the regular session to enter executive session (3‑0). The next meeting was set for May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

• Nelson Almeida nominated and accepted as Chairman (3‑0)
• Joyce Solomon nominated and accepted as Vice Chair (3‑0)
• Janet Parker nominated and accepted as Clerk (3‑0)
• Approved March 26, 2025 regular session minutes (3‑0)
• Accepted Letter of Authorization for Gateway (3‑0)
• Adjourned regular session and entered executive session (3‑0)
• Scheduled next Board of Assessors meeting for May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on an $8,895,000 Bond Anticipation Note for the Department of Public Works, 320 Fall River Avenue, and the South End Fire Station. They will also continue the FY26 Budget Hearing and take actions on the Spring Town Meeting warrant, including approving, assigning, and making recommendations on warrant articles. Additionally, the board will reorganize, consider an appointment, and issue proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National Library Week.

• Vote to award/sign $8,895,000 Bond Anticipation Note for DPW, 320 Fall River Avenue, and South End Fire Station
• Continued FY26 Budget Hearing from March 26, 2025
• Approval, assignment, and recommendations on Spring Town Meeting warrant articles
• Appointment of Maria Giacoletto to the Human Services Council
• Reorganization of the Board (annual election of chair/vice chair)

The board unanimously elected Michelle Hines as Chair, Michael Healy as Vice Chair, and Chris Zorra as Clerk. They also unanimously appointed Maria Giacoletto to the Human Services Council. A motion was made to approve an $8,895,000 Bond Anticipation Note for public works and the fire station, but the vote result is not recorded in the minutes.

• Elected Michelle Hines as Select Board Chair (5-0 unanimous)
• Elected Michael Healy as Vice Chair (5-0 unanimous)
• Elected Chris Zorra as Clerk (5-0 unanimous)
• Appointed Maria Giacoletto to Human Services Council (5-0 unanimous)
• Motion to approve $8,895,000 Bond Anticipation Note presented (vote outcome not recorded)

Planning Board

The Seekonk Planning Board will hold a discussion with state Representative Steven Howitt and Senator Kelly Dooner about proposed amendments to the Massachusetts Subdivision Control Law (MGL Chapter 41). The board will also consider several ANR applications, site plan reviews for new or expanded businesses, and covenant release requests for subdivisions. A work session will follow with updates on subdivisions, Open Meeting Law procedures, and committee reports.

• Discussion with state delegation on amendments to Subdivision Control Law and ANR process
• ANR application: Edward Ring for lot subdivision at 21 Mead Street (Industrial District)
• ANR application: Kamran Khan and Christopher Mello to merge lots at 86/68 Saint Laurent Parkway (R-2)
• Covenant releases and surety changes for Brigham Farms III and Pine Hill Estates subdivisions
• Site plan applications: Triple S Craft BBQ (second smoker), Josephson Delpeche (car dealership at 235 Taunton), Estrela Realty LLC (car dealership at 166 Central Ave)

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed two ANR applications: one for 1241 Fall River Ave and another for 86/68 Saint Laurent Parkway. It then approved a covenant release for the Brigham Farms III subdivision with a cash surety of $248,846. The covenant release motion passed by a 5-2-0 vote.

• Endorsed ANR for 1241 Fall River Ave (7-0-0)
• Endorsed ANR for 86 & 68 Saint Laurent Parkway (7-0-0)
• Approved covenant release and cash surety of $248,846 for Brigham Farms III (5-2-0)

Veterans Council

The Seekonk Veterans Council will meet for routine business including approval of minutes, officer reports, and discussion of old and new business. The main substantive item is planning for the Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony under old business.

• Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony discussed under Old Business
• VSO's report and Chair's report scheduled
• Public comments period included

The Seekonk Veterans Council approved the February 26, 2024 meeting minutes. Members discussed VSO updates, Memorial Day parade and cookout logistics, and ideas for spending the Friends of the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park funds and holiday festival trees. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Medeiros Farm Committee

The Medeiros Farm Committee and Community Preservation Committee (CPC) are holding a joint meeting. The body will review a presentation regarding a request for funding for design services.

• Presentation on request for funding for Design Services

The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) voted to support the application for CPC funds for the next phase of the Medeiros Farm project. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes. The meeting otherwise had no votes and was adjourned.

• CPC voted to support the application for CPC funds for the next phase of the project (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Assessors

The Seekonk Board of Assessors will hold a regular session to consider approving a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement for 928 Fall River Avenue, LLC. They will also approve prior meeting minutes, review and sign the motor vehicle excise warrant for 2025, and hear community comments. The board will then enter executive session to discuss real estate abatement applications and uncollectable motor vehicle excise taxes for prior years.

• Consider approving Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for 928 Fall River Avenue, LLC
• Approve regular session minutes of March 12, 2025
• Review/sign warrant and commitment for 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 2
• Executive session: review/sign approve/deny real estate abatement applications
• Executive session: review/sign motor vehicle excise uncollectable taxes for CY 2019, 2020 & 2021

The Board of Assessors took no action on the proposed Tax Increment Financing agreement for 928 Fall River Avenue, LLC. It approved the March 12, 2025 regular session minutes and the 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 2 warrant, each by a 3-0 vote. The Board then adjourned the regular session, entered executive session, and set the next meeting for April 9, 2025.

• Approved March 12, 2025 regular session minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 2 warrant (3-0)
• Adjourned regular session and entered executive session (3-0)
• Scheduled next Board of Assessors meeting for April 9, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on Tax Increment Financing agreement for 928 Fall River Avenue, LLC (information only)

Select Board

The Seekonk Select Board will hold public hearings on the FY26 departmental fees and the FY26 budget. They will also meet jointly with the Medeiros Farm Committee to present the master plan and a warrant article for Spring Town Meeting. Other items include appointments, a diner's license amendment, donations to youth sports, and adoption of a veterans' act.

• Public hearing on FY26 departmental fees
• FY26 budget hearing
• Joint meeting with Medeiros Farm Committee: master plan and warrant article for Spring Town Meeting
• Consider adopting the HER Act (Chapter 178 of Acts 2024) for Town Meeting Warrant
• Consider appointment of Amanda Dias as Senior Clerk in Finance and Maria DaSilva to Board of Registrars

The Board appointed Amanda Dias as Senior Clerk in Finance and Maria DaSilva to the Board of Registrars, both with 5‑0 votes. It also approved an extension of the Hamilton Diner’s license to serve dinner until 8 pm. A motion to accept the FY26 Departmental Fees was passed unanimously, and the public hearing on those fees was opened and closed by unanimous votes.

• Appointed Amanda Dias as Senior Clerk in Finance (5-0)
• Appointed Maria DaSilva to the Board of Registrars (5-0)
• Approved Hamilton Diner license extension to 8 pm (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on FY26 Departmental Fees (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on FY26 Departmental Fees (5-0)
• Accepted FY26 Departmental Fees (5-0)

Medeiros Farm Committee

The Medeiros Farm Committee and Selectmen will hold a joint meeting to present the master plan for the Medeiros Farm site and request endorsement of Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funds for a warrant article at the May Town Meeting.

• Joint meeting with Selectmen to present Medeiros Farm master plan
• Request for CPC funds endorsement for warrant article at May Town Meeting

The Medeiros Farm Committee met jointly with the Seekonk Select Board at Town Hall. A motion to call the meeting to order was made by Justin Sullivan, seconded by Nathan Socha, and approved unanimously (7-0). Later, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Justin Sullivan, seconded by Nate Socha, and also approved unanimously (7-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Call meeting to order – approved unanimously (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously (7-0)

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will discuss regulations for body work and a septic system variance request for 125 Dean St. The board will also consider nominations for Inspector of Animals and review site plans for businesses on Central Ave, Mink St, and Taunton Ave.

• Septic variance request for 125 Dean St regarding setbacks and groundwater depth
• Nomination of Inspector of Animals: Jessica Blake, Ashley Lawrence, and Andrea Russo
• Site plan update for automotive sales and repair dealership at 166 Central Ave
• Site plan for a second mobile smoker at Lemon & Oil, 72 Mink St
• Site plan update for a car dealership at 235 Taunton Ave

The Board voted to approve the requested variances for the septic system at 125 Dean St. It also approved the nominations of Jessica Blake, Ashley Lawrence and Andrea Russo as Inspectors of Animals. The discussion on adopting Rehoboth body‑works regulations was tabled pending legal review. No comment was made on three planning‑board site plans.

• Approved variances for 125 Dean St septic system (unanimous in‑favor)
• Approved nominations of Inspectors of Animals: Jessica Blake, Ashley Lawrence, Andrea Russo (unanimous in‑favor)
• Tabled adoption of body‑works regulations pending legal counsel review
• No comment on site plan for automotive sales/repair at 166 Central Ave
• No comment on site plan for second mobile smoker at 72 Mink St
• No comment on site plan for new car dealership at 235 Taunton Ave
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Finance Committee

The Seekonk Finance Committee will meet to review the FY26 budget with the School Department. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the March 3rd meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of FY26 budget with School Department
• Approval of minutes from March 3rd meeting

The committee voted 6-0 to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. A second 6-0 vote adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 3 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Human Services Council

The council will approve minutes from three prior meetings and discuss old business including activity and outreach statistics, as well as emergency assistance. New business includes a review of the monthly newsletter, upcoming trips, conflict of interest, and council responsibilities.

• Approval of minutes from Sept., Oct., and Nov. 2024
• Review of activities and outreach statistics
• Discussion of emergency assistance
• Review of monthly newsletter and planned trips
• Review of conflict of interest policy and council responsibilities

The Human Services Council accepted the minutes from the September 23, October 28 and November 25, 2024 meetings, each by unanimous vote. The council also moved to adjourn the March 24, 2025 meeting, which passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted September 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted October 28, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted November 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee will hold a regular session to consider ongoing business including the proposed FY26 budget, athletics survey results, and flexible enrollment zones. They will also hold a first reading of event and safety policies. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session to discuss contract negotiations and collective bargaining strategy.

• Continued discussion and possible approval of proposed FY26 budget
• Continued discussion of athletics survey results and next steps
• Continued discussion of flexible enrollment zones and next steps
• First reading of Safety Program (EB) and Visitors to Schools (KI) policies
• Executive session for nonunion contract negotiations and collective bargaining strategy with SEA

School Committees and Councils

The School Committee will continue discussion and consider approval of the proposed FY26 budget, including athletics survey results and flexible enrollment zones. They will also hold first readings of two event/safety policies. The meeting includes recognitions, public comment, and an executive session for contract negotiations and collective bargaining strategy.

• Continued discussion and possible approval of proposed FY26 budget
• Discussion of athletics survey results and next steps
• Continued discussion of flexible enrollment zones and next steps
• First reading of event/safety policies: EB Safety Program and KI Visitors to Schools
• Recognition of Hurley Middle School Unified Sports donation and winter student athletes

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the organization of spring adult softball, pickleball, and volleyball. Members will also review grant updates and the verbiage for Seekonk league recognition.

• Spring adult softball
• Spring Pickleball
• Spring Volleyball
• Grant updates
• Seekonk league recognition verbiage update

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the December meeting minutes unanimously (3‑0). They decided to skip the May meeting and move the November meeting to November 17, 2025. The committee also agreed to keep future meetings on Mondays at 5:45 pm.

• Approved December minutes (3‑0 unanimous)
• Skipped May meeting (decision)
• Moved November meeting to 11/17/25 (decision)
• Kept meetings on Mondays at 5:45 pm (decision)

Medeiros Farm Committee

The agenda for the March 24, 2025 Medeiros Farm Committee meeting contains only a blank meeting notice form with no listed topics. This is a procedural filing notice, not a substantive agenda. No decisions or discussions are specified.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

The committee agreed on three future meeting dates: April 15, April 30, and May 8, 2025. Feedback for the upcoming Board of Selectmen presentation was discussed, but no formal vote was recorded. A motion to adjourn was made by Justin Sullivan, seconded by Nate Socha, and passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Set future meeting date: April 15, 2025 (agreed)
• Set future meeting date: April 30, 2025 (agreed)
• Set future meeting date: May 8, 2025 (agreed)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously by voice vote

Board of Health

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition, representing 23 communities including Seekonk, will meet to review budget modifications and discuss spend-down options. Updates will be provided on a tabletop exercise with Mass Maritime Academy, a CDC framework workshop, training needs survey, and risk communication training. The group will also hear from the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition and state MDPH coordinator.

• Budget updates/modifications with group discussion on spend-down options
• Mass Maritime Academy tabletop exercise update
• CDC Framework Workshop with Horsley Witten update
• Risk Communication Training update
• Health Equity Plan Review update

Medeiros Farm Committee

The committee will meet to discuss project phasing and the status of houses and other structures with CHA. Members will also develop a timeline of action items and review the CPC application process.

• Review and decision on project phasing with CHA
• Review of the House and Other Structures
• CHA Invoice 87516-06
• Update on the Community Planning Committee (CPC) application process
• Correspondence from member Paul Medeiros

The committee reviewed the buildings portion of the Medeiros Farm Master Plan, including detailed recommendations for each building. Members agreed not to phase the project, citing escalating costs, and approved a $17,170 invoice from CHA. They also approved the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes and designated an alternate member.

• Approved CHA invoice #87516-06 for $17,170 (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Designated Susan Moulton as alternate for Paul Medeiros
• Agreed not to phase the project, preferring to complete it all at once

Board of Assessors

The Board will hold a regular session to approve minutes, review a Chapterland application for Map 15, Lot 209, and discuss real estate tax bills under $10.00. Following public comment, the Board will enter executive session to consider a small commercial exemption application, various abatement applications, and motor vehicle and boat excise abatements.

• Review/Sign Approve/Deny Fiscal Year 2026 Chapterland Application for Assessors Map 15, Lot 209
• Discuss Real Estate Tax Bills in the tax amount of $10.00 and under
• Executive session: Review/Sign Approve/Deny Fiscal Year 2026 Small Commercial Exemption Application for Map 4, Lot 108
• Executive session: Review/Sign Approve/Deny Real Estate and Personal Property Abatement Applications
• Executive session: Review/Sign Approve/Deny Motor Vehicle Excise and Boat Excise Abatement Applications

The Seekonk Board of Assessors met on March 12, 2025, and approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Chapterland Application for Assessors Map 15, Lot 209 by a 3-0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting. A discussion of real estate tax bills of $10.00 or less was tabled for further discussion at the next meeting. The board adjourned to executive session at 12:07 PM.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes of January 29, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved FY2026 Chapterland Application for Assessors Map 15, Lot 209 (3-0)
• Tabled discussion of FY2025 real estate tax bills of $10.00 or less (3-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session at 12:07 PM (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss the budget and consider authorizing a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Presentations on the Library Feasibility Study, the Department of Public Works building, and the South End Fire Station will be given for possible warrant articles at the Spring Town Meeting. The board will also discuss ambulance fee restructuring, consider adopting the HERO Act for the warrant, and accept street and easement deeds for Stoneridge Drive, Brady Lane, and Airdrie Court. Several ceremonial swearing-ins for firefighters and a conditional job offer for a part-time kennel worker are listed as priority matters.

• Joint meeting with School Committee: budget discussions and possible MSBA Statement of Interest
• Presentation of the Library Feasibility Study
• Discussion on ambulance fee restructure
• Consider adopting the HERO Act (Chapter 178 of Acts 2024) for Town Meeting Warrant
• Acceptance of street deeds for Stoneridge Drive, Brady Lane, and Airdrie Court

The Select Board unanimously approved submitting a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, citing overcrowding, aging systems, and obsolete facilities. The board also approved a conditional job offer for a part-time kennel worker, accepted donations, and approved ambulance fee increases. Several capital projects, including the library and DPW building, were discussed but not approved for the Spring Town Meeting warrant.

• Approved MSBA Statement of Interest for Hurley Middle School (5-0)
• Approved conditional offer of employment for Isabella Bartlett as Part-Time Kennel Worker (5-0)
• Accepted $447 in donations for Human Services Gift and Donation Account (5-0)
• Approved ambulance fee restructure with split between 1st and 3rd top rates (5-0)
• Accepted Drainage/Access Easement Deed for Stoneridge Drive and Brady Lane (5-0)
• Accepted Street Acceptance Deed for Stoneridge Drive and Brady Lane (5-0)
• Accepted Street Acceptance Deed for Airdrie Court (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Nancy DaRocha from DPW (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a site plan application from Philip Martelly to update the parking layout at 1520 Fall River Ave, proposing 18 standard spaces and 2 accessible spaces with one-way traffic flow and angled parking. In a work session, the board will review the Transportation and Public Services & Facilities elements of the Seekonk Master Plan, aiming to update goals and objectives in light of growth and capital needs. A public workshop is planned to further develop updates.

• Site plan application for 1520 Fall River Ave (AP 4, Lot 203) with revised parking: one-way traffic, 2 accessible spaces at front, angled parking on west side, 18 total spaces
• Work session to update Transportation Element of Master Plan, focusing on road safety, circulation, pedestrian/bicycle amenities, public transit, and funding
• Work session to update Public Services & Facilities Element, including integrated water resource planning and social services assessment
• Master Plan review builds on 2012 goals; no formal vote required at this session
• Public hearing scheduled for future meeting to gather input on updated Master Plan elements

The Seekonk Planning Board approved an updated site plan for the School of Rock property at 1520 Fall River Ave, which revises the parking layout to include 18 regular and 2 handicapped spaces. The approval includes conditions such as providing an overflow parking plan, adding pavement markings and signage, and modifying the entrance and island. The board also voted to send a response to Country Brook Estates residents about the Planning Board's process and rights.

• Approved updated site plan for School of Rock at 1520 Fall River Ave with conditions (6-0)
• Condition: overflow parking plan required
• Condition: pavement markings and signage added
• Condition: front parking limited to 2 ADA spaces
• Condition: easterly entrance radius reduced to align with one-way drive
• Condition: front island extended to the east
• Directed Town Planner to send response to Country Brook Estates HOA/residents (6-0)
• Approved minutes from February 11, 2025 as amended (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The Seekonk Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Orders of Conditions, including a septic system and grading at 349 Greenwood Ave and roadway work at Palmer River Rd. A public hearing will consider revising the Commission's Wetland Filing Fee Schedule to adjust fees for multiple categories. The hearing also includes an Order of Conditions extension for a sewer force main and a Notice of Intent for a commercial solar Agrivoltaic array on County and Miller Streets.

• Public hearing on NOI for commercial solar Agrivoltaic array at 0 County Street & 0 Miller St (Clear Run Brook, LLC)
• Public hearing to revise Wetland Filing Fee Schedule for Categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 & 10
• COC request for septic system and grading at 349 Greenwood Ave (Map 18/Lot 141)
• COC request for roadway and basin improvements at Palmer River Rd (Jacob Hill Estates Subdivision)
• Public meeting on wetland planting and canopy pruning at 585 Newman Ave (Coles Brook)

The Seekonk Conservation Commission approved a Negative 3 determination for wetland plantings at 585 Newman Ave & 0 Read St., a septic replacement at 68 Briarbrook Dr, and a 1-year extension for a project at Chestnut St & Hammond St. It also voted to increase wetland filing fees across multiple categories, effective July 1, 2025. Several other items were continued or deferred.

• Approved Negative 3 for wetland plantings at 585 Newman Ave & 0 Read St. (3-0)
• Approved septic replacement at 68 Briarbrook Dr under local by-law and MA Wetlands Protection Act (4-0)
• Granted 1-year extension for SE69-0948 at Chestnut St & Hammond St (4-0)
• Approved revised wetland filing fee increases for Categories 1-5, 7-10 (4-0)
• Denied COC for 349 Greenwood Ave due to incomplete stabilization; continued to May
• Continued COC for Palmer River Road until phragmites/bamboo removed and maintenance plan provided
• Continued NOI for 0 County St & 0 Miller St solar array to April 14, 2025
• Continued enforcement case at 11 Rose Ann Ct to April 14, 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a meeting to review the proposed FY26 budget with the Police, Fire, and Town Hall departments. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from its February 24 and 25 meetings.

• Review of FY26 budget with Police Department
• Review of FY26 budget with Fire Department
• Review of FY26 budget with Town Hall Departments
• Approval of minutes from February 24 and 25 meetings

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY26 budget proposals from the Police, Fire, and Town Hall departments, with department heads highlighting changes. No formal votes were taken on the budgets; the meeting was informational. The committee approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Approved minutes from February 24 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from February 25 meeting (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on five petitions, including appeals of building commissioner decisions and requests for special permits and a variance. The most notable item is a proposal to construct a commercial building with four units and six to eight apartments above at 1610 Fall River Avenue. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the Zoning Board page on the town website during a work session.

• Appeal of building commissioner's decision and possible special permit for a tree service home occupation at 681 County Street (continued from January and February).
• Special permit to keep livestock on 3.65 acres at 180 Woodland Avenue.
• Special permit for auto detailing and storage at 174 Taunton Avenue, property of Tasca Automotive Group.
• Appeal and variance request to reduce side yard setback from 20 to 12.49 feet for a garage addition at 118 Dean Street.
• Appeal and special permit for a mixed-use commercial building with four units and six to eight apartments at 1610 Fall River Avenue.

The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals met on March 3, 2025, but could not hear any petitions because only three members were present, short of the required quorum. The board voted to continue all matters to Monday, April 14, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.

• Continued all petitions to April 14, 2025 (motion by Almeida, seconded by Demty)

Veterans Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Seekonk Veterans Council with no binding votes or financial decisions. The council will review minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss the Holiday Festival after-action report and planning for the Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. Public comments will be taken.

• Discussion of Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
• Review of Holiday Festival after-action report
• Reports from VSO and Chair

The Seekonk Veterans Council approved the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed updates on the VSO, holiday festival, and Memorial Day parade. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.

• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed reducing holiday festival trees from 50 to 35 due to lower sales
• Planned to send apology letter to past donors about tree quality
• Discussed requesting 5-6 foot trees from new supplier
• Agreed to explore cost-free Christmas carolers for tree lighting
• Discussed laminated dry-erase signs for tree dedications
• Planned to request SHS parking lot for Memorial Day rally point
• Agreed to invite Kathy Larivee to next meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an amended regular meeting including ceremonial swearing-in of six new police officers. They will consider a rezoning request for 1484 Newman Avenue to be forwarded to the Planning Board for a public hearing. Presentations on the Department of Public Works building and the South End Fire Station will be given for possible warrant articles at the Spring Town Meeting. The board will also accept a $14,129 FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant and execute deed acceptance for three properties. An executive session is scheduled for contract negotiations with police and fire unions and a personnel matter.

• Ceremonial swearing-in of six police officers: Jacob Cuoco, Sean Feeney, Michaela Healy, Paul Riccio, Nicholas Viveiros, David White
• Consider rezoning request for 1484 Newman Avenue and forward to Planning Board for public hearing
• Acceptance of FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for $14,129.00
• Presentations on DPW building and South End Fire Station for possible Spring Town Meeting warrant articles
• Consider deed acceptance for 320 Fall River Avenue, 763 Arcade Avenue, and 769 Arcade Avenue

The Board approved the Town Election Warrant, which includes a binding ballot question on a debt exclusion for the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District. It also appointed Jennifer Ann Guerrero to the Commission on Disability, accepted a $14,129 firefighter safety equipment grant, and approved several other routine items. Discussions on a possible DPW project and South End Fire Station warrant articles were continued to a future meeting with the full Board.

• Approved Town Election Warrant with Tri-County debt exclusion question (3-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Ann Guerrero to Commission on Disability, 3-year term (3-0)
• Accepted FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $14,129 (3-0)
• Opened CERT applications for next class (3-0)
• Renewed Class II Motor Vehicle license for Stateline Cars, Inc. (3-0)
• Forwarded rezoning request for 1484 Newman Avenue to Planning Board (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Nicholas Clark from DPW (3-0)
• Executed deed acceptance for 320 Fall River Ave, 763 & 769 Arcade Ave (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Seekonk Finance Committee will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2026 budget with representatives from the Veterans, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, and Department of Public Works departments. The meeting is a budget review session; no votes or decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Review FY26 budget with Veterans Department
• Review FY26 budget with Human Services Department
• Review FY26 budget with Parks & Recreation Department
• Review FY26 budget with Department of Public Works

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY26 budget presentations from Veterans, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, and DPW. Department heads highlighted increases, mostly contractual salary raises and specific expense changes. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for review and discussion only.

• Reviewed FY26 budget presentations from Veterans, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, and DPW
• Noted contractual salary increases in Veterans, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, and DPW budgets
• Discussed fee structure and revolving fund for Parks & Recreation
• Noted DPW increases for custodial services, building maintenance, electricity, and capital equipment
• Noted increases in highway safety for traffic lighting and striping services
• Noted MS4 permit increase and infrastructure repair increase for stormwater
• Noted sanitation increases for landfill and solid waste salaries and expenses
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Medeiros Farm Committee

The committee will hear a presentation and discuss a draft report from CHA regarding Medeiros Farm, along with a proposed timeline and action items. A status update on the site restrictions process will also be provided. The group will consider meeting minutes from January 27, 2025.

• Status update on site restrictions process
• Presentation and discussion of draft report by CHA
• Presentation and discussion of timeline and action items by CHA

The committee reviewed a draft Master Plan for Medeiros Farm and discussed estimated project costs, including phasing and site constraints. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational. The committee also noted that Michael Dressler has missed eight consecutive meetings and needs to be addressed by the Board of Selectmen.

• Reviewed draft Master Plan for Medeiros Farm
• Discussed estimated project costs and phasing
• Consensus on Historic Restriction envelope: house and three immediate buildings
• Scheduled future meetings: March 13 and March 24

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee is holding a regular session to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including revisions to the 2024-2025 school calendar due to a snow day, the FY26 budget, and flexible boundary zones between Aitken and Martin schools. They will also continue a first reading of policy BEDH on public participation and conduct second readings of several other policies. The meeting includes public comment, reports, and an executive session on security and minutes.

• Continued discussion (first reading) of Policy BEDH on public participation at meetings
• Second readings of policies: executive sessions, committee review of procedures, staff communications, electronic messaging, member compensation, student involvement in decision making
• Consider approval of revisions to 2024-2025 school calendar for February 6, 2025 snow day
• FY26 Budget Discussion
• Discussion of Flexible Boundary Zones between Aitken and Martin schools

School Committees and Councils

The Seekonk School Committee will convene in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Seekonk Educators' Association and AFSCME units, as well as contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Following the closed session, the committee will reconvene for a work session that includes a public comment period and a discussion of the FY26 budget, with possible votes. Upcoming meetings include a public budget hearing on March 10 and a joint session with the Select Board on March 12.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Seekonk Educators' Association and AFSCME (Instructional/Supervisory Aides, Custodian/Maintenance, Administrative Assistants)
• Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Public comment period (up to 15 minutes)
• FY26 Budget Discussion (votes may be taken)
• Upcoming meetings: March 10 Public Budget Hearing, March 12 Joint Session with Select Board

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the FY26 budget for the Communications, Animal Control, and Library departments. The committee will also review minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting.

• FY26 budget review for Communications Department
• FY26 budget review for Animal Control Department
• FY26 budget review for Library Department
• Review of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY26 budget proposals from the Communications, Animal Control, and Library departments. Department heads highlighted changes, including contractual salary increases and new expenses such as library security cameras and a new museum pass software vendor. The committee approved the minutes of the November 18, 2024 meeting (5-0-1) and noted the resignation of a committee member.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 (5-0-1, Salisbury abstain)
• Reviewed FY26 budget for Communications (contractual salary increases, expenses unchanged)
• Reviewed FY26 budget for Animal Control (contractual salary increases, request to fill full-time kennel worker position)
• Reviewed FY26 budget for Library (contractual salary increases, new security cameras and software, new vendor for museum pass software)

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will address unfinished business regarding a septic system repair at 308 Elm St, and consider new items including a site plan modification at 1520 Fall River Ave, a nomination for Inspector of Animals, and an inter-municipal agreement for a public health grant. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a health agent report.

• Update and possible action on septic system repair at 308 Elm St (Carol Costa and Thomas Chichlowski Trustee)
• Discussion of site plan modification at 1520 Fall River Ave (due to Planning Board March 14, 2025)
• Nomination of Ashley Lawrence for Inspector of Animals
• Discussion of Southcoast Public Health Coalition Inter-Municipal Agreement for Public Health Excellence Shared Services Grant

The Board voted unanimously to proceed with legal counsel regarding the septic system at 308 Elm St after the owner failed to provide required pumping receipts and plans. It also approved a no-comment memo on a parking plan modification for School of Rock, nominated Ashley Lawrence as Inspector of Animals, and authorized signing an inter-municipal agreement for a public health grant. Minutes from December and January were approved.

• Voted to proceed with legal action on septic system at 308 Elm St (3-0)
• Approved sending no-comment memo to Planning Board on School of Rock parking modification
• Nominated Ashley Lawrence as Inspector of Animals (3-0)
• Authorized Brian Darling to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement for Public Health Excellence grant (3-0)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board endorsed a lot reconfiguration for the YMCA and updated subdivision rules regarding street trees. The board also discussed the constitutionality of the MBTA Communities Act following a court case in Milton.

• Endorsed ANR application for The Greater Providence YMCA to create a new lot at 472 Taunton Avenue
• Voted 7-0 to require developers to stake out tree locations prior to issuance of Certificate of Safe Passage
• Discussed amendments 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 to Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land regarding curbing and sidewalks
• Reviewed status of 15 developments found to be in default, including Country Brook Estates and Madison Estates
• Pre-application reviews for Pride Hyundai (810 Fall River Ave) and 100 Commerce Way

The Seekonk Planning Board voted 7-0 to amend section 8.12.4 of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, adding language that requires homeowners to submit a written letter to the Board if they object to street tree locations due to interferences, and requires tree locations to be staked out before a Certificate of Safe Passage is issued. The Board also closed the public hearing on the proposed amendments and endorsed an ANR application from the YMCA for a lot at 472 Taunton Avenue. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was a work session with updates.

• Amended section 8.12.4 of Subdivision Rules to add homeowner objection and tree staking requirements (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on proposed subdivision rule amendments (7-0)
• Endorsed ANR application of YMCA for 472 Taunton Avenue (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 with one correction (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent and Requests for Certificates. The body is reviewing proposals for a commercial solar array and multiple residential developments within wetland resource areas.

• NOI #SE69-0993: Commercial PV dual-use solar Agrivoltaic array at 0 County Street & 0 Miller St
• NOI #SE69-TBD: Single-family house, pool, and septic at 375 Elm St
• NOI #SE69-TBD: Single-family house and stormwater system at 385 Elm St
• RDA: Septic system replacements at 70 Lauren Dr and 133 Jean Dr
• Discussion regarding Conservation Filing Fees

The Seekonk Conservation Commission denied a proposed rear-yard expansion and split-rail fence relocation at 18 Emily Way, finding the work could not meet wetland protection standards. The Commission approved two single-family home projects at 375 and 385 Elm St., and approved three negative determinations for tree removal and septic replacements. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the tree removal.

• Denied NOI #SE69-1000 for 18 Emily Way (4-0)
• Approved NOI #SE69-1003 for 375 Elm St. (5-0)
• Approved NOI #SE69-1002 for 385 Elm St. (5-0)
• Approved RDA for hazardous tree removal at 0 Chestnut (4-0-1)
• Approved RDA for septic replacement at 70 Lauren Dr (5-0)
• Approved RDA for septic replacement at 133 Jean Dr (5-0)
• Approved COC for 655 Ledge Rd (5-0)
• Continued NOI #SE69-0993 for solar array to April 14, 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the promotion of a police sergeant and the hiring of a part-time emergency dispatcher. The board is also reviewing license requests for road races and a new café, and will establish the date and open the warrant for the Spring Town Meeting.

• Promotion of Christopher Platt-Hanoian to Sergeant
• Request from Ocean State Multisport to hold four road races starting at 472 Taunton Avenue
• Common Victualler License request for Gathering Grounds at 380 Fall River Avenue
• Establishment of Spring Town Meeting date and opening of the warrant
• Discussion of early voting parameters for the April 7, 2025 Town Election

The Seekonk Select Board unanimously promoted Officer Christopher Platt-Hanoian to Sergeant and approved conditional job offers for a part-time dispatcher and several police officers. The board also approved waivers for four road races, a common victualler license for a café, and set the Spring Town Meeting for May 12, 2025.

• Promoted Christopher Platt-Hanoian to Sergeant (4-0)
• Approved conditional offer for Silin Windham as Part-Time Emergency Dispatcher (4-0)
• Approved waiver for four Ocean State Multisport road races (4-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for MP Milling d/b/a Gathering Grounds (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Lauren Rickey as Kennel Worker (4-0)
• Set Spring Town Meeting for May 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Opened Spring Town Meeting Warrant (4-0)
• Approved early voting for April 7, 2025 Town Election (4-0)

Medeiros Farm Committee

The Medeiros Farm Committee will meet to discuss and vote on a final plan choice. The meeting also includes time for old and new business.

• Vote on Final Plan Choice

The Medeiros Farm Committee approved a proposed plan with phasing options for the property, as presented by Michael Moonan. The plan includes a controlled access road on the southeast portion, but building drawings were not presented. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The committee also set a next meeting date for February 25, 2025, and deferred approval of January meeting minutes as it was not on the agenda.

• Approved proposed plan with phasing options (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 25, 2025 at 7pm in BOS room
• Deferred approval of January 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings on three items: an appeal and variance for a pool setback at 157 Arcade Avenue, a special permit for a tree service home occupation at 681 County Street, and a special permit to keep four dogs at 55 Coleman Street. The board will also approve minutes from October 2024 and January 2025 meetings.

• Kevin McDonald requests appeal of Building Commissioner's decision and variance to reduce south side setback from 20 to 10 feet for an inground pool at 157 Arcade Avenue (Plat 21, Lot 12, R-2 District).
• Jason and Suzanne Flores seek appeal and special permit for a Tree Service home occupation at 681 County Street (Plat 6, Lot 422, R-2 District).
• Anyce Nagle requests special permit under Agricultural Uses to keep four dogs at 55 Coleman Street (Plat 25, Lot 32, R-1 District).
• Work session includes approval of minutes from October 7, 2024 and January 6, 2025.

The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to Kevin McDonald for an inground pool at 157 Arcade Avenue, reducing the south side setback from 20 to 10 feet, with a 5-0 vote. The board also approved a special permit for Anyce Nagle to keep four dogs at 55 Coleman Street, based on Animal Control Officer Andrea Russo's January 31, 2025 letter, also 5-0. A continuance was granted for the Flores tree service home occupation application to March 3, 2025. The board approved minutes from October 7, 2024 and January 6, 2025, with one abstention each.

• Granted variance for pool at 157 Arcade Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special permit for four dogs at 55 Coleman Street (5-0)
• Continued Flores tree service application to March 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved October 7, 2024 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)

Board of Assessors

The Seekonk Board of Assessors will hold a regular session to approve minutes, review and sign warrants for 2024 and 2025 motor vehicle excise commitments, and discuss the quarterly report. In executive session, the board will consider real estate abatement and statutory exemption applications, as well as motor vehicle excise abatements, under state law allowing closed sessions for litigation strategy.

• Approve minutes of December 11, 2024 regular session
• Review/sign warrants for 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 7 and 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 1
• Discuss Assessors Quarterly Report
• Executive session: review/sign approve/deny real estate abatement applications per submitted list
• Executive session: review/sign approve/deny statutory exemption applications per submitted list

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from December 11, 2024, and accepted the warrants and commitments for the 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 7 and 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 1, all by 3-0 votes. The Town Assessor reviewed the quarterly report and noted upcoming staff training and an iasWorld software update. The board then adjourned to executive session.

• Approved Regular Session Minutes of December 11, 2024 (3-0)
• Accepted Warrants and Commitments for 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 7 and 2025 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 1 (3-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session at 3:12 PM (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to review league discussions and coordinate spring softball. The agenda includes updates on grants and the Medeiros committee.

• Grant updates
• Spring softball planning
• Medeiros committee update
• 2025 meeting dates
• Seekonk league recognition verbiage

Medeiros Farm Committee

The committee will review a final plan version presented by CHA and vote on whether to endorse it. Other discussions include restriction status, conservation, and historical matters.

• Vote to endorse final plan version from CHA
• Review of Field Use Report
• CHA invoice
• Discussion on restriction status, conservation, and historical items

The committee voted to request an update from KP Law on the Historical and Conservation Restrictions and deferred discussion on the plan presentation to the next meeting. They also reviewed project phasing options and a field usage report, and approved the December 9, 2024 minutes.

• Requested update from KP Law on HR and CR (unanimous)
• Deferred plan presentation discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

DPW Building Committee

The DPW Building Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Select Board to discuss next steps for the project with the Owner's Project Manager. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is limited to discussion.

• Discussion with Owner's Project Manager regarding next steps for the DPW building project

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Department of Public Works Building Committee to discuss next steps for the project, and another joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss an ad-hoc committee and infrastructure. The board will also receive a second quarter budget presentation, consider a Class II motor vehicle license for East Bay Motors, and appoint annual animal control officers. Executive sessions are planned for negotiations with several town unions.

• License hearing for John Barbosa's Class II motor vehicle dealer license at East Bay Motors, 190 Taunton Avenue
• Joint meeting with DPW Building Committee on project next steps
• Joint meeting with School Committee on infrastructure and ad hoc committee
• Second quarter budget presentation
• Executive sessions for negotiations with Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, United Steelworkers, FOP, and Firefighters Union

The Seekonk Select Board unanimously approved the annual designations of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer and Jessica Blake and Ashley Lawrence as Assistant Animal Control Officers, and accepted the Animal Control Officer's Warrant. The board also approved a Class II Motor Vehicle License for East Bay Motors. Discussions were held regarding the DPW building project and a potential School Department Ad Hoc Committee, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer (4-0)
• Approved annual designation of Jessica Blake as Assistant Animal Control Officer (4-0)
• Approved annual designation of Ashley Lawrence as Assistant Animal Control Officer (4-0)
• Accepted Animal Control Officer's Warrant (4-0)
• Approved Class II Motor Vehicle License for East Bay Motors at 190 Taunton Avenue (4-0)
• Indefinitely postponed approval of October 30, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for contract negotiations (4-0)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to discuss the allocation of additional 2025 grant funds. The body is scheduled to vote on grant funding decisions during the meeting.

• Allocation of additional 2025 grant funds
• Vote on grant funding decisions

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health joins the Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition meeting to discuss regional emergency preparedness. Agenda items include updates on training, the Horsley Witten Project training assessment, budget modifications, and state-level updates. New business involves sharing reports from communities on recent public health emergency events and selecting future meeting topics.

• Approve November 2024 meeting minutes
• Mass Maritime TTX Decision
• HVA Process & Participation
• Horsley Witten Project Update – Training Assessment
• Budget Updates/modifications

Board of Health

The Seekonk Board of Health will address compliance with health orders at two residential properties. The board is also scheduled to interview a candidate for the Assistant Health Agent position and discuss public health notices regarding lead in water pipes.

• Board of Health order for 9 County St
• Non-compliance of Board of Health order for 308 Elm St
• Interview for Assistant Health Agent position (Ryan Daw)
• Rabies clinic scheduled for March 15, 2025
• Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for March 29, 2025

The Board of Health granted a two-week extension for the septic system installation at 9 County St, moving the deadline from February 3 to February 17, 2025. The Board also appointed Ryan Daw as Assistant Health Agent, subject to background checks and other pre-employment conditions. For 308 Elm St, the Board discussed ongoing non-compliance with a septic repair order and set conditions for the next meeting, including submitting pumping receipts and plans, or facing legal action.

• Granted one-time extension for 9 County St septic installation to Feb 17, 2025 (3-0)
• Appointed Ryan Daw as Assistant Health Agent, conditioned on background/CORI check, physical, drug screening, and paperwork (3-0)
• Discussed 308 Elm St non-compliance; set next-meeting conditions (pumping receipts, plans, installer permit) or legal action

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and approve the minutes from its December 10, 2024 meeting. That meeting included approvals of two ANR applications (81 Wheaton Ave and 18 Richard Bana Way), a surety reduction for Pine Brook Court ($72,436.50), a final surety release for Stone Ridge Estates, and a directive to obtain a stormwater analysis for Chelsea Drive. The board also set 2025 meeting dates and received updates on several subdivisions and zoning amendments.

• ANR endorsement for Scott Smith to create two lots at 81 Wheaton Ave (AP 4, lot 308)
• ANR endorsement for Alison and Patrick Fitzgerald to convey land at 18 Richard Bana Way (AP 20, lot 664)
• Surety reduction for Pine Brook Court subdivision (9 lots off Arcade Ave) to $72,436.50
• Final surety release for Stone Ridge Estates (Stone Ridge Drive and Brady Lane) after fall Town Meeting acceptance
• Directive to Town Planner to obtain a GPI analysis for Chelsea Drive stormwater issues

The Planning Board voted 7-0 to amend section 8.12.4 of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, adding language that requires homeowners to submit a written letter to the Board stating where interferences with street trees exist and proposing alternative locations. The Board also closed the public hearing on the broader amendments, with further discussion on the tree waiver process continued to the next meeting. The Board endorsed an ANR application from the YMCA for a lot at 472 Taunton Avenue.

• Approved amendment to section 8.12.4 requiring homeowner letter for tree waiver (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on subdivision rules amendments (7-0)
• Endorsed ANR application of YMCA for 472 Taunton Avenue (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 with one correction (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetland resource areas, including a commercial solar agrivoltaic array at 0 County Street and 0 Miller Street. Other items include solar arrays at Seekonk Speedway, roadway modifications at Jacob Hill Estates, and enforcement updates for violations. The meeting also covers Requests for Determination of Applicability for septic replacement and jurisdictional review.

• Public hearing for solar agrivoltaic array at 0 County St & 0 Miller St (NOI #SE69-0993, continued to 4/14/25)
• Public hearing for carport-style solar arrays at Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Ave (NOI #SE69-0996)
• Public hearing for roadway elimination and bio-retention basin at Jacob Hill Estates, Palmer River Rd (COC #SE69-0852A)
• RDA for septic system replacement at 125 Jacob St
• RDA for jurisdictional determination at 190 Taunton Ave

The Seekonk Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a carport-style solar array at 1782 Fall River Ave (Seekonk Speedway), including electric and battery infrastructure, under both the local bylaw and state Wetlands Protection Act. The commission also approved two Requests for Determination of Applicability, one for a septic replacement at 125 Jacob St and one for a jurisdictional determination at 190 Taunton Ave. A proposed yard expansion at 18 Emily Way was continued to February 10, 2025, for findings on a potential denial based on performance standards.

• Approved NOI #SE69-0996 for solar array at Seekonk Speedway under local bylaw (3-0)
• Approved NOI #SE69-0996 for solar array at Seekonk Speedway under MA Wetlands Protection Act (3-0)
• Approved RDA for septic replacement at 125 Jacob St with conditions (3-0)
• Approved RDA for jurisdictional determination at 190 Taunton Ave (3-0)
• Approved COC #SE69-0776 for tree clearing at Taunton Ave (3-0)
• Approved COC #SE69-0967 for septic repair at 437 No. Wheaton Ave (3-0)
• Continued NOI #SE69-1000 for yard expansion at 18 Emily Way to Feb 10, 2025 (3-0)
• Ratified Notice of Violation #2024-12 for silt runoff at Chestnut St & Hammond St (3-0)

Medeiros Farm Committee

The Medeiros Farm Committee will discuss grant opportunities, review a report on field use, and vote on the final plan version for the farm. Updates on conservation and historical restrictions will be provided, along with discussion of the future timeline and the spring town meeting. The committee will also consider an invoice from CHA and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Presentation, discussion, and vote on final plan version
• Discussion of grant opportunities from consultant report
• Review of field use report from Recreation Director
• Update on conservation and historical restrictions
• Approval of minutes from October 15 and December 9, 2024

The committee met on January 9, 2025, and discussed grant opportunities, reviewed a report on field use, and considered conservation and historical restrictions. They also discussed the future timeline and spring Town Meeting, and approved the CHA invoice. No final votes were recorded on the plan or other substantive items.

• Approved CHA invoice
• Approved minutes from October 15, 2024
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on continuing its endorsement of the Save A Pet Society and allowing the Town Administrator to accept donations for the Seekonk Animal Shelter in 2025. The board will also consider the continuance of a TV9 Liaison.

• Vote to continue endorsement of Save A Pet Society
• Vote to accept monetary and tangible gifts from Save A Pet Society for the Seekonk Animal Shelter
• Consideration of a TV9 Liaison continuance
• Volunteer openings for 11 different boards and committees
• Reports on the DPW Building Committee and Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study

The Seekonk Select Board unanimously voted to continue endorsing the Save A Pet Society and to allow the Town Administrator to accept monetary and tangible gifts from the organization for the Seekonk Animal Shelter during 2025. The board also discussed a possible warrant article for the South End Fire Station and the future of the North School and Pleasant Street School buildings, but took no action on these items.

• Continued endorsement of Save A Pet Society (5-0)
• Allowed Town Administrator to accept gifts from Save A Pet Society for the Animal Shelter in 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned open session at 6:24 p.m. without entering executive session (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two petitions regarding zoning by-law variances and permits. The board will also conduct a work session to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Request to reduce south side setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for an inground pool at 157 Arcade Avenue
• Request for a Special Permit for a Tree Service home occupation at 681 County Street

The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing and work session on January 6, 2025, but made no substantive decisions. Both applications—Kevin McDonald's appeal for a pool setback variance and Jason and Suzanne Flores's appeal of a violation notice for a home-based tree service—were continued to the February 3 meeting. The board voted 5-0 to continue both cases and to stay any fines or penalties for the Flores case until a determination is made. The board also approved the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting with a 3-0-2 vote.

• Continued Kevin McDonald's pool setback variance appeal to Feb. 3 (5-0)
• Continued Flores tree service appeal to Feb. 3 (5-0)
• Stayed fines/penalties for Flores until determination (5-0)
• Approved Dec. 2, 2024 minutes (3-0-2)

Select Board

The Seekonk Board of Selectmen and School Committee are holding a joint meeting to discuss facilities needs and capital planning. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this discussion item.

• Discussion regarding facilities needs and capital planning

The Select Board and School Committee held a joint meeting to discuss facilities needs and capital planning, focusing on the urgent middle school heating system replacement. No formal votes or decisions were made; the boards discussed forming an ad hoc committee and submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI) to the MSBA, but agreed to continue the discussion at a later date.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the joint session
• Discussed forming an ad hoc facilities and capital planning committee (no action)
• Discussed submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI) to MSBA for middle school project (no action)