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Veterans Council

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Aug 21, 2026

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Council backs purchase of 24 KIA banners

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Veterans Council Plans Community Events

The Veterans Council is developing a proposal for Seekonk to become a Purple Heart town; the Veterans Services Officer will prepare project costs and timelines for presentation to the Select Board. The council also planned its participation in National Night Out on August 4 and continued reviewing improvements for next year’s Memorial Day parade.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Memorial Day Plans and Memorial Upkeep

Memorial Day parade preparations are advancing, with police traffic-control support and fire department participation confirmed; the council is also coordinating cleanup of Korean War memorial stones.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Veterans Council Plans Memorial Day Events

Planning continued for Seekonk’s May 23 Memorial Day parade and ceremony, with four bands expected, parking maps prepared, and grave marker flags scheduled for replacement. The council also accepted or arranged donations, including a $1,000 memorial donation.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Memorial Day Parade Planning Advances

The council confirmed several participants for the May 23 Memorial Day parade, including the Seekonk High School Band, two fire trucks, and 5–7 military vehicles. Members also discussed honoring the 10th anniversary of Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park with a plaque and possible parade recognition for its designer.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council backs purchase of 24 KIA banners

The Veterans Council unanimously approved ordering a complete set of 24 KIA banners and hardware once funding is secured, with the damaged banner to be replaced first. Members also continued planning for the May 23 Memorial Day parade and ceremony, including traffic control, parking, parade divisions, participants, and possible funding for an additional band beyond the existing $5,000 account.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Veterans Council Reviews Services and Events

Monthly VA benefits directed to Seekonk veterans increased from $226,000 in November 2015 to nearly $600,000 in November 2025, with further growth expected from recent case decisions. The council also began planning the May 23 Memorial Day parade and ceremony.

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