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Library Project Manager Bids Due February 4

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Seekonk Begins Process for Additional Cable Provider

The Select Board voted 4-0, with one recusal, to formally begin the cable television licensing process and waive certain procedural requirements, allowing consideration of additional cable providers. The Board also accepted a $253,284.05 MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces grant.

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

South Fire Station Vote Set for November Ballot

The Select Board voted 3-2 to place a debt-exclusion question for the proposed South End Fire Station at 69 School Street on the November 3 state election ballot.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Phase 3 Water Ban Is in Effect

A Phase 3 water ban is in effect, according to a Water Department notice read at the meeting. The Select Board also accepted a $4,140 emergency management grant for supplies and approved several public safety and administrative appointments.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Board Awards Pavement Rehabilitation Contract

The Select Board voted 3-2 to award Seekonk’s on-call pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation services contract to J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc., with GPI oversight. The work is expected to begin before July and finish by the end of August.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Pavement contract decision remains unresolved

The Select Board did not award the on-call pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation contract: competing motions for J.H. Lynch & Sons and Pawtucket Hot Mix each failed on 2-2 votes. The board discussed possibly delaying Arcade Avenue North and South, addressing existing deficiencies, and rebidding with clearer schedules, penalties, and oversight.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Library Renovation Manager Contract Approved

The Select Board unanimously approved a $799,549 contract with CHA Consulting to serve as the owner’s project manager for library renovations, reducing the original proposed fee of $1.1 million.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 13, 2026

Board backs preserving high school mural

The Select Board voted 5-0 to send the School Committee a letter supporting preservation of the warrior mural in the high school gymnasium. The Board said the School Committee has final authority over the mural.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 11, 2026

Board Allocates $173,000 to Schools

The Select Board unanimously voted 5-0 to allocate an additional $173,000 in Chapter 70 funding to the School Department, raising school funding from approximately 3% to 3.5% without offsetting the Town budget.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Board approves emergency dispatcher appointment

The Select Board unanimously approved Devin Allen’s conditional appointment as an Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher, subject to required background, medical, screening, paperwork, and certification requirements. The board also unanimously approved sending a letter supporting an audit of the Legislature by the State Auditor.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Board Approves Hyundai Site Earth Permits

The Select Board approved permits for the proposed Pride Hyundai redevelopment at 800 Fall River Avenue, allowing approximately 1,130 cubic yards of fill to be imported and 148 cubic yards of earth to be removed.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Board advances school capital projects

The Select Board advanced warrant articles for $725,000 in school HVAC and infrastructure work, approved 3-2, and $975,000 for Martin School curbing and drainage, approved 5-0. The board also advanced articles covering body cameras, police vehicle leases, a $149,102 PEG contract, and other municipal needs.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Seekonk Approves $8.3 Million Bond Note

The Select Board unanimously approved the sale of $8,315,833 in bond anticipation notes at 4% interest, with a $123,989.07 premium. The notes will finance projects involving the Department of Public Works facility and South End Fire Station and are due April 15, 2027.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

FY2027 Budget Hearing Continued

The Select Board continued the FY2027 budget hearing to April 1 after the Town Administrator described a structural imbalance in which expenses are outpacing revenue. The minutes state that the budget would again require support from FY2026 free cash.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Fire station funding ballot motion fails

A motion to place a binding debt-exclusion question on the annual election ballot to fund design, construction, and equipment for a proposed South End Fire Station at 69 School Street failed because it received no second.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Old Town Hall Preservation Discussed

The Select Board discussed how to preserve the Old Town Hall at 624 Taunton Avenue after residents voted to retain the property. A June 2025 report rated the building in fair condition, but the board took no recorded action on repairs or a future use in the provided minutes.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Board approves Ugly Dumpling liquor license

The Select Board unanimously approved a new all-alcohol, on-premises liquor license for Ugly Dumpling at 1105 Fall River Avenue. The proposed restaurant is described as a 7,900-square-foot, 246-seat establishment serving beer, wine, cocktails, and Shanghai-style food.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Library Project Manager Bids Due February 4

The Town received requests from six vendors for the library renovation project manager proposal, with an estimated four firms expected to submit bids by February 4. The Select Board also accepted resignations from the library director, a communications dispatcher, and a firefighter, each by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

2 min readMunicipal coverage