Seekonk public meetings in 2025

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

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 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 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 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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Board of Assessors

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)

Select Board

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)

Medeiros Farm Committee

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

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 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 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

Human Services Council

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)

Parks and Recreation Committee

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)

Board of Assessors

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Medeiros Farm Committee

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 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 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)

Planning Board

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)

Select Board

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)

Finance Committee

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)

Veterans Council

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Finance Committee

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)

Conservation Commission

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

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 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 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 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 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 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 Health

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)

Board of Assessors

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 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 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)

Finance Committee

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)

Medeiros Farm Committee

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

Human Services Council

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)

Parks and Recreation Committee

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)