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February 26, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Pamela Pozzi, Christopher Zorra, Michael P. Healy
Absent: Justin Sullivan, Michelle A. Hines
Every vote, in order
Consider the appointment of Jennifer Ann Guerrero to the Commission on Disability
To appoint Jennifer Ann Guerrero to the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Jennifer Ann Guerrero to the Commission on Disability; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor 8. Town Clerk to conduct lottery drawing for Ballot position for April election Town Clerk, Kristen L'Heureux was present at the meeting. Assistant Town Clerk, Lorraine Sorel was present at the meeting. Ms. L'Heureux explained that there was only one contested race for the School Committee, for which Michael Novinson, Emily Field, and Robert Gerardi have appl.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
Consider signing the Town Election Warrant
To approve the Town Election Warrant, as presented
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the Town Election Warrant, as presented; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS – Seekonk resident Tom Benoit, of Ferncliff Road, was present to speak. Mr. Benoit had a question regarding the Ad Hoc/Capital Infrastructure committee suggestions for the School Department issues. By Charter, the Town has a Capital Improvement Committee that is supposed to be active. Mr. Benoit is aware that the Committee is down to two memb.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
A Consider the acceptance of FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for the sum of $14,129.00
To approve the acceptance of the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment grant for the sum of $14,129.00
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the acceptance of the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment grant for the sum of $14,129.00; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
B Consider the request to open acceptance of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) applications for the next class
To accept the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) applications for the next class
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) applications for the next class; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
C Consider the renewal of a Class II Motor Vehicle license for Stateline Cars, Inc., 1683 Fall River Avenue, Michael Ferreira manager
To accept the renewal of the Class II Motor Vehicle license for Stateline Cars, Inc., 1683 Fall River Avenue
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the renewal of the Class II Motor Vehicle license for Stateline Cars, Inc., 1683 Fall River Avenue; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
C Zorra informed that a Zone LB means a Local Business Zone. It is being requested that the property be rezoned from a residential zone - R1, to an LB.
That the request to rezone the property located at 1484 Newman Avenue be forwarded to the Planning Board for a public hearing
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion that the request to rezone the property located at 1484 Newman Avenue be forwarded to the Planning Board for a public hearing; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
G Accept the resignation of Nicholas Clark from the Department of Public Works
To accept the resignation of Nicholas Clark from the Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the resignation of Nicholas Clark from the Department of Public Works; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
H Consider and execute the deed acceptance for 320 Fall River Avenue; 763 Arcade Avenue; and 769 Arcade Avenue
To proceed with execution of the Deed for 320 Fall River Avenue; 763 Arcade Avenue; and 769 Arcade Avenue
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to proceed with execution of the Deed for 320 Fall River Avenue; 763 Arcade Avenue; and 769 Arcade Avenue; It was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor COMMUNITY SPEAKS – Seekonk resident Tom Benoit, of Ferncliff Road, was present to speak. He wanted to say that the last presentation was very informative, and answered many of his questions. He wanted to mention that as project items are brought before Town Meeting, it should be done in conjunction with all of the other needs in Town. There is an extensi.” (Motion: Pozzi)
E Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – Still on track for a presentation at the next Select Board Meeting on March 12, 2025.
To adjourn Open Session at 8:07pm, to enter into Executive Session, not to reconvene in Open Session for potential contract approval A. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (1) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town Page 14 of 14 Board of Selectmen February 26, 2025 B. To conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local 215 per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town. C. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negot
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to adjourn Open Session at 8:07pm, to enter into Executive Session, not to reconvene in Open Session for potential contract approval A. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (1) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
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