Seekonk boards took up farm project bids, school contracts in late June; zoning board set to weigh 36-unit housing proposal
The Seekonk Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to hold a public hearing today on a 40B comprehensive permit for 36 multi-family units, including 10 affordable, at 95 Sagamore Road — the most consequential land-use item on the town's current meeting calendar. The hearing is one of several upcoming meetings where decisions are expected, while minutes from late June meetings have not yet been published.
Recent meetings — outcomes not yet confirmed
All meetings held between June 22 and June 30 were agenda-only; minutes have not been published, so no votes or decisions can be confirmed.
Select Board (June 24): The agenda listed conditional job offers for Abigail Cabral as Human Services Receptionist/Program Assistant and Michelle Puhacz as Human Services Community Liaison Coordinator, a common victualler license for Wingstop at 1201-1205 Fall River Ave, Unit 8, and a joint meeting with the Medeiros Farm Committee to discuss awarding a designer service bid to CHA. Other items included a drone policy discussion for public safety and general government use, and signing a deed for 911 Taunton Avenue.
Medeiros Farm Committee (June 24): Scheduled to discuss the Medeiros Farm Project, consider awarding a designer service bid to CHA, and approve invoices for KCM.
School Committee (June 30): Agenda included a vote on a three-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 101 for custodial/maintenance personnel (July 2026–June 2029) and approval of a three-year lease renewal with the South Coast Educational Collaborative. A separate Buildings and Facilities Subcommittee meeting was scheduled to discuss space issues, schedule building tours, and develop the MSBA Building Committee, with no votes planned.
Board of Health (June 24): Listed a variance request at 79 Bergeron St to reduce a setback from 10 feet to 9 feet, approval of minutes from January 7, March 24, and May 27, 2026, and a report on denied septic plans.
Board of Assessors (June 30): Scheduled to meet with Town Administrator Shawn Cadime about a potential new real estate tax exemption for senior residents.
Library Building Committee (June 22): Set to review a Request for Services for project designers and discuss options for relocating library services during construction.
Parks and Recreation Committee (June 22): Agenda included an update on the Healthy Kids Running Club fall season, a Medeiros committee report from the chairman, and summer updates from the coordinator.
Human Services Council (June 22): Scheduled to review activity and outreach statistics, discuss emergency assistance, and review the monthly newsletter.
Coming up
Zoning Board of Appeals (July 6): Public hearings on the 40B permit at 95 Sagamore Road and a special permit for a non-conforming lot at 1 Wynne Street (67 West Avenue owner). The board will also reorganize and approve minutes from May 4 and June 1, 2026.
Select Board (July 8): Will consider placing a debt exclusion question for the South Fire Station on the November state election ballot, hold a public hearing on an annual alcohol license for Tavern in the Square at 1125 Fall River Ave, consider a mutual aid agreement with the City of Pawtucket Police Department, and vote on accepting a $500 donation to the Seekonk Animal Shelter in memory of Jo Ann Peace. The board will also consider leasing three school buildings to the South Coast Educational Collaborative.
School Committee (July 6): Will vote on 2026-2027 School Committee Goals, reconsider revisions to the district wellness policy, hold first readings of student handbooks for elementary, middle, and high schools and the athletic handbook, and approve the superintendent evaluation process.
Finance Committee (July 8): Will discuss year-end transfers for the current fiscal year, the committee's future direction, and approve minutes from April 28 and May 11, 2026.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Seekonk Boards Eye Wingstop License, Medeiros Farm Bid; 40B Housing Decision Looms
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.