MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 5, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Pamela Pozzi, Michelle A. Hines, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy
Absent: Justin Sullivan
Every vote, in order
Consider the promotion of Christopher Platt- Hanoian to the rank of Sergeant
To promote Christopher Platt-Hanoian to the rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“C.Zorra made a motion to promote Christopher Platt-Hanoian to the rank of Sergeant; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Silin Windham for the position of Part Time Emergency Dispatcher
To consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Silin Windham for the position of Part Time Emergency Dispatcher upon successful completion of a background check, pre-employment psychological check, CORI check, and 911 training
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Silin Windham for the position of Part Time Emergency Dispatcher upon successful completion of a background check, pre-employment psychological check, CORI check, and 911 training; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS – No One was present to speak. GENERAL BUSINES.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
A License Hearing: Consider the request from Gary Menissian, Ocean State Multisport, to waive the strict
To accept the request from Gary Menissian, Ocean State Multisport, to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct four separate road races. Two road races will have the same course to be held on, May 4, 2025 and August 3, 2025. Two additional 5K/10K will be held March 9, 2025 and November 27, 2025 all with a start to be located at the Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue as presented
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the request from Gary Menissian, Ocean State Multisport, to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct four separate road races. Two road races will have the same course to be held on, May 4, 2025 and August 3, 2025. Two additional 5K/10K will be held March 9, 2025 and November 27, 2025 all with a start to be located at the Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue as presented; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
B License Hearing: Consider the request for a Common Victualler License for MP Milling d/b/a Gathering
To accept the request for a Common Victualler License for MP Milling d/b/a Gathering Grounds to sell ice cream, coffee, prepared pastries, desserts, snacks, fruits/vegetables in a café grab & go style at Four Echoes located at 380 Fall River Avenue
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the request for a Common Victualler License for MP Milling d/b/a Gathering Grounds to sell ice cream, coffee, prepared pastries, desserts, snacks, fruits/vegetables in a café grab & go style at Four Echoes located at 380 Fall River Avenue; It was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
C Accept the resignation of Lauren Rickey from the position of Kennel Worker
To accept the resignation of Lauren Rickey from the position of Kennel Worker
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the resignation of Lauren Rickey from the position of Kennel Worker; It was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor D. Establish date for Spring Town Meeting M. Hines informed that the Spring Town Meeting will be on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7pm, at the Seekonk High School. M. Heal.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Zorra)
M Hines informed that the Spring Town Meeting will be on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7pm, at the Seekonk High School.
To establish the Spring Town Meeting date for Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7pm, at the Seekonk High School
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to establish the Spring Town Meeting date for Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7pm, at the Seekonk High School; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor E. Open Spring Town Meeting Warrant C. Zorr.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
E Open Spring Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant, on February 5, 2025 to close on March 7, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant, on February 5, 2025 to close on March 7, 2025; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Zorra)
G Discussion of the parameters for Early Voting for Town Election on April 7, 2025
To approve Early Voting for the Town Election on April 7, 2025 with the schedule as presented by the Town Clerk with ballots to be mailed to absentee and Vote by Mail voters
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve Early Voting for the Town Election on April 7, 2025 with the schedule as presented by the Town Clerk with ballots to be mailed to absentee and Vote by Mail voters. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
H Consider the approval of open session minutes for October 30, 2024; November 4, 2024; and November 13, 2024
To approve the October 30, 2024 Open Session Minutes as presented
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the October 30, 2024 Open Session Minutes as presented. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor M. Hines noted an error on the November 4, 2024 Open Meeting Minutes. The meeting was opened at 4:30pm (not 6pm). P. Pozz.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To approve the minutes of November 4, 2024, with the correction from 6pm to 4:30pm
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 2024, with the correction from 6pm to 4:30pm. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor. M. Hines noted an error on the November 13, 2024 Open Meeting Minutes. On page 9, under heading G, the motion was seconded by M. Healy (not Mr. Sullivan). C. Zorr.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
To approve the minutes of November 13, 2024 with the correction from Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Healy
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the minutes of November 13, 2024 with the correction from Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Healy. It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor. COMMUNITY SPEAKS – No One was present to speak. OTHER BUSINESS -Nothing to discuss. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Nothing to report at this time BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Accounts Payable Warrant – Signed. B. TV9 Liaison Report (J. Sullivan) – M. Healy stated that he did attend the TV9 Executive Director's Board Meeting, on Wednesd.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
M Hines: A reminder that the next Select Board meeting will be on March 26, 2025, will also be held
To adjourn open session at 7:00pm until the next Select Board meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Senior Center to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session, A. Consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of October 30, 2024 and November 13, 2024
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a Motion to adjourn open session at 7:00pm until the next Select Board meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Senior Center to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session, A. Consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of October 30, 2024 and November 13, 2024 It was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Sandra A. Smith ITEMS DISTRIBUTED AT THE FEBRUARY 5, 2025 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING Letter from Chief of Police David Enos, regarding the Promotion of Christopher Platt- Hanoin and ceremonial swearing in of Christian Ort.” (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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →