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.
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The mural may still be considered for removal, but the Select Board will formally advocate for keeping it. The Board also unanimously approved conditional offers for two police positions, permits for a June family pride event and two food trucks, and a waiver for an annual procession. The minutes excerpt does not provide outcomes for all agenda items.
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Voted 5-0 to extend Adam Pacheco a conditional offer for Police Officer, subject to background, medical, psychological, fitness, licensing, certification, and other requirements.
Voted 5-0 to extend Michael Combra a conditional offer for Special/Reserve Police Officer, subject to background, medical, certification, and academy-related requirements.
Voted 5-0 to appoint Donna Paine to the Cultural Council for a term ending in 2029.
Voted 5-0 to draft a letter to the School Committee supporting preservation of the warrior mural in the high school gymnasium.
Voted 5-0 to approve a June 14, 2026, one-day special event permit for Love Lives in Seekonk at the Newman YMCA.
Voted 5-0 to waive applicable one-day special event requirements, including the application fee, for the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity's annual procession in August.
Voted 5-0 to approve two one-day liquor licenses for Four Echoes Vintage Shoppe, contingent on submitting proper liquor liability insurance before the events.
Voted 5-0 to approve a mobile food truck permit for La Loncherita Food Truck to operate at Seekonk Speedway.
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