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Seekonk Select Board
How the Seekonk Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 members elected townwide to 3-year terms, 1 or 2 seats each April. Elected April 4, 2022 (Sullivan, unopposed); board reorganized April 13, 2022. Covers 27 meetings, April 13 to March 29, 2023.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
Coming up
From the agendas Seekonk posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
What Town Meeting decided
In Seekonk, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Spring Town Meeting · May 11, 2026 19 votes: 16 passed, 1 passed as amended, 1 failed, 1 indefinitely postponed
- Art. 1 Receive reports of Town Officers or Committees Passed “Motion passed · 160Y, 3N”
- Art. 2 · motion 1 FY2027 operating budget, $76,847,160 (incl. $58,017,160 taxation; $300,000 free cash; $450,000 overlay surplus; $1.2M ambulance fees) Passed as amended “Motion passed · 166Y, 21N”
- Art. 2 · motion 2 FY2027 Sanitation Enterprise Fund budget, $2,039,084 from enterprise revenues Passed “Motion passed · 148Y, 27N”
- Art. 3 Fix FY2027 salaries of elected and appointed officials (e.g., Town Clerk $86,570) Passed “Motion passed · 156Y, 31N”
- Art. 4 Appropriate from Municipal Capital Stabilization for 11 equipment items (trackless tractor $250,000, fire vehicles $144,000, etc.) Passed “Motion passed · 152Y, 43N”
- Art. 5 Authorize a five-year contract to buy police body worn cameras and bundle pack (2/3 vote) Passed “Motion passed · 154, 22N”
- Art. 6 Authorize contracts of three years or more for police vehicle leases (2/3 vote) Passed “Motion passed · 164Y, 18N”
- Art. 7 FY2027 Community Preservation budget: $3,000 admin; $70,491 each to historic, housing, open space reserves; $490,434 budgeted reserve Passed “Motion passed · 179Y, 9N”
- Art. 8 Authorize Select Board to dispose of surplus property or material, including compost Passed “Motion passed · 185Y, 4N”
- Art. 9 Transfer $230,000 from Stabilization to FY2026 snow and ice budget (2/3 vote) Passed “Motion passed · 172Y, 3N”
- Art. 10 Appropriate $119,797.25 from Ambulance Receipts, year 3 of 4-year lease/purchase of EMS/Rescue vehicle Passed “Motion passed · 185Y, 4N”
- Art. 11 Transfer $149,102 from PEG Cable fund as grant to Seekonk Cable Access, Inc. for FY2027 Passed “Motion passed · 159Y, 20N”
- Art. 12 Appropriate $725,000 from Building & Infrastructure Stabilization for Seekonk High School pool HVAC system Passed “Motion passed · 170Y, 24N”
- Art. 13 Appropriate $975,000 from Building & Infrastructure Stabilization for asphalt, curbing and drainage at Martin Elementary School Failed “Motion Failed · 72Y, 101N”
- Art. 14 Appropriate $100,000 from Building & Infrastructure Stabilization for door locks at Hurley Middle School and all assembly areas across the district Passed “Motion passed · 152Y, 4N”
- Art. 15 Establish a School Building Committee to oversee potential school projects based around Hurley Middle School (grades 5-12) Passed “Motion passed · 136Y, 13N”
- Art. 16 Accept G.L. c.41 §110A, allowing Town Hall to stay closed on Saturdays Passed “Motion passed · 124Y, 25N”
- Art. 17 Accept G.L. c.53 §9A, setting final date for obtaining blank nomination papers Passed “Motion passed · 123Y, 22N”
- Art. 18 Zoning: create a Billboard Overlay District (Section 6.12) allowing billboards by special permit Indefinitely postponed “Motion passed with majority, 4 in opposition”
Source: Town Clerk minutes of the May 11, 2026 Spring Town Meeting (scanned PDF).
Fall Town Meeting · November 18, 2024 22 votes: 17 passed, 2 failed, 2 indefinitely postponed, 1 no action
- Art. 1 Receive reports of Town Officers or Committees Passed “Motion passed · 227Y, 14N, 4A”
- Art. 2 Transfer from free cash: $595,299 each to Stabilization, Municipal Capital Stabilization and OPEB; $1,303,639 to Building & Infrastructure Stabilization Passed “Motion passed · 256Y, 40N, 7A”
- Art. 3 Accept Clause 56 tax reduction for National Guard/reservists on active duty abroad, from FY2026 Passed “Motion passed · 272Y, 18N,4A”
- Art. 4 · motion 1 Appropriate $98,983.52 from free cash for storm damage repair at Seekonk High School Passed “Motion passed · 231Y, 46N, 2A”
- Art. 4 · motion 2 Appropriate $400,000 from free cash to demolish old School Administration building on School St Passed “Motion passed · 73Y, 42N, 0A”
- Art. 4 · motion 3 Appropriate $120,000 from free cash, year 1 of 3-year lease/purchase of four police vehicles Passed “Motion passed · 195Y, 89N, 1A”
- Art. 4 · motion 4 Appropriate $100,000 from free cash, year 1 of 3-year lease/purchase of a DPW large dump truck Passed “Motion passed · 106Y, 25N, 0A”
- Art. 5 Appropriate from free cash $110,987 to School Capital Stabilization and $55,493 to Special Education Stabilization Passed “Motion passed · 227Y, 61N, 2A”
- Art. 6 Appropriate $24,132.14 and $50,000 from free cash for clerical union (USW Local 9517-10) contract, FY24-FY25 Passed “Motion passed · 213Y, 74N, 8A”
- Art. 7 Transfer PEG cable funds to Seekonk Cable Access, Inc. (amount blank in warrant) Indefinitely postponed “Motion to postpone indefinitely passed · 266Y, 22N, 6A”
- Art. 8 Petition to amend Town Charter: "Board of Selectmen" to "Select Board" and gender-neutral language Passed “Motion passed · 213Y, 92N, 2A”
- Art. 9 Borrow $39,960,000 for a new DPW facility at 351 Fall River Ave, contingent on debt exclusion Failed “Motion failed · 118Y,158N, 2A”
- Art. 10 Borrow $6,970,000 to acquire Firefly Golf Course (about 55 acres) for general municipal purposes Passed “Motion passed · 271Y,18N, 0A”
- Art. 11 Zoning: amend Multifamily Development Overlay District (Section 6.6) and zoning map Passed “Motion passed · 156Y, 59N, 4A”
- Art. 12 · motion 1 Zoning: Section 2.12.3 to allow certain zoning amendments by majority vote per G.L. c.40A §5 Passed “Motion passed · 128Y, 24N, 6A”
- Art. 12 · motion 2 Zoning: update accessory dwelling unit definition and allow ADUs by right in R-1 to R-4 districts Passed “Motion passed · 130Y, 21N, 4A”
- Art. 12 · motion 3 Zoning: allow single-family homes on certain adjacent nonconforming lots by right (Section 4.3.3.4) Passed “Motion passed · 135Y, 22N, 4A”
- Art. 13 Accept Airdrie Court as a public way Passed “Motion passed · 124Y, 13N, 4A”
- Art. 14 Accept Stone Ridge Drive and Brady Lane as public ways Passed “Motion passed · 128Y, 11N, 4A”
- Art. 15 Accept Palmer River Road as a public way Indefinitely postponed “Motion to Indefinitely Postpone passed · 119Y, 7N, 4A”
- Art. 16 Citizen petition: transfer $1,500 from free cash to compensate the assistant town clerk for 2024 elections Failed “Motion failed · 25Y, 107N, 4A”
- Art. 17 Citizen petition: allocate $72,000 of PEG cable funds to TV17 for student vocational training No action “No vote taken”
Source: Town Clerk minutes of the November 18, 2024 Fall Town Meeting.
Not here yet: the Spring 2024 and Spring 2025 Town Meetings and the November 10, 2025 Fall Town Meeting; no minutes for these were posted.
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
Members
Vice-ChairChristopher ZorraVice Chair · Elected townwide · at 26 of 27 meetings
Michael P. HealySelect Board Member · Elected townwide · at 25 of 27 meetingsAdam PetronioClerk · Elected townwide · at 22 of 27 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Not here yet: the town has posted minutes online only from January 2022. It has not posted minutes for the Select Board meetings of August 19, September 2, September 9 (with the School Committee, Finance Committee and Capital Improvement Committee), September 16 and September 30, 2026. Votes taken by other boards at joint meetings (Planning Board, School Committee, Finance Committee and others) are not included. A few minutes record a count that doesn’t match the members listed as present, or a roll call that differs from the written count; those votes are noted, and we will ask the town to confirm them.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 8Andrade abstained from the discussion and excused himself from…Motion: to accept the Deed for Lannister Lane as presented.Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Andrade
March 8, 2023 · Item D: Andrade abstained from the discussion and excused himself from the BOS meeting room.
To accept the Deed for Lannister Lane as presented.
Yes: Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: AndradeAbsent: Healy, Petronio
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Deed for Lannister Lane as presented.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was approved as follows: Vote: 2 in favor and 1 abstention (D. Andrade) School Committee Vice Chair Kim Sluter called the joint School Committee meeting with the Board of Selectmen to order. Roll Call Vote: Kim Sluter-Aye; Emily Field-Aye; Noah Escaler-Aye: Meaghan Mahoney-Aye M. Mahone.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Feb 15Consider the proposal to award additional 2% Cost of…Motion: to approve the additional 2% cost of living adjustment for Bristol…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Healy
February 15, 2023 · Item I: Consider the proposal to award additional 2% Cost of Living Adjustment for Bristol County Retirement retirees for FY 23
To approve the additional 2% cost of living adjustment for Bristol County Retirees (5% total on the first $20,000 of their allowance) for FY 23
Yes: Andrade, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Healy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the additional 2% cost of living adjustment for Bristol County Retirees (5% total on the first $20,000 of their allowance) for FY 23; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was voted: Vote: 4 approved with 1 abstention (M. Healy abstained.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
Feb 15Consider the request to utilize American Rescue Plan Act…Motion: to utilize $325,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Zorra
February 15, 2023 · Item J: Consider the request to utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for additional funding for the Senior Center 540 Arcade Avenue Phase II Building Project
To utilize $325,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for additional funding for the Senior Center 540 Arcade Avenue Phase II Building Project
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Petronio, SullivanAbstained: Zorra
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to utilize $325,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for additional funding for the Senior Center 540 Arcade Avenue Phase II Building Project; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was voted: Vote: 4 approved with 1 abstention (C. Zorra abstained.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
Dec 21Craig answered approximately $500Motion: to keep the early in-person votingPassed 3–1 · No: Sullivan
December 21, 2022 · Item F: Craig answered approximately $500.
To keep the early in-person voting
Yes: Andrade, Healy, ZorraNo: SullivanAbsent: Petronio
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to keep the early in-person voting; C. Zorra seconded, and it was voted: VOTE: 3 in favor/1 against Michael Healy-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Nay D. Andrade asked Ms. Craig to come back with the results after the election to see how they should proceed in the future.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
Dec 21Update on the Pond Street Bridge Design including discussion…Motion: for option 1 sidewalk on the south side onlyPassed 3–1 · No: Andrade
December 21, 2022 · Item E: Update on the Pond Street Bridge Design including discussion on sidewalk(s)
For option 1 sidewalk on the south side only
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraNo: AndradeAbsent: Petronio
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion for option 1 sidewalk on the south side only; it was seconded by C. Zorra and voted: VOTE: 3 in favor, 1 against (D. Andrade.” (Motion: Healy)
Nov 16Public Hearing: Consider the request for a Transfer of…Motion: to approve a transfer and pledge of license for an Inn-holder's,…Passed 3–0 · see note
November 16, 2022 · Item A: Public Hearing: Consider the request for a Transfer of an Inn-holder's, All-Alcohol On-Premise License and Pledge of Collateral for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn, Sonali N. Patel,
To approve a transfer and pledge of license for an Inn-holder's, All- Alcohol On-Premise License and Pledge of Collateral for Navigant Credit Union for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve a transfer and pledge of license for an Inn-holder's, All- Alcohol On-Premise License and Pledge of Collateral for Navigant Credit Union for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Nov 16Class I Motor VehiclesMotion: to renew Class I Motor Vehicles licenses as submittedPassed 3–0 · see note
November 16, 2022: Class I Motor Vehicles
To renew Class I Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Class I Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted; C. Zorra seconded and all approved. VOTE: 3-0 all approved Class II Motor Vehicles M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Nov 16Class I Motor VehiclesMotion: to renew Class II Motor Vehicles licenses as submittedPassed 3–0 · see note
November 16, 2022: Class I Motor Vehicles
To renew Class II Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Class II Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted; C. Zorra seconded and all approved. VOTE: 3-0 all approved Class III Motor Vehicles M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Nov 16Class I Motor VehiclesMotion: to renew Class III Motor Vehicles licenses as submittedPassed 3–0 · see note
November 16, 2022: Class I Motor Vehicles
To renew Class III Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Class III Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted; C. Zorra seconded and all approved. VOTE: 3-0 all approved 2. Amusement Facilities M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Nov 16Amusement FacilitiesMotion: to renew Amusement Facility licenses as submittedPassed 3–0 · see note
November 16, 2022: Amusement Facilities
To renew Amusement Facility licenses as submitted
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Amusement Facility licenses as submitted; C. Zorra seconded and all approved. VOTE: 3-0 all approved 3. Amusement Machines M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
From the Seekonk Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Every vote in these minutes has a count, and most name anyone who voted no or abstained. We check every count against the members named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos of current members: Town of Seekonk Select Board page (seekonk-ma.gov). Former members show initials.
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