MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 9, 2025
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michelle A. Hines, Gary Sagar, Pamela Pozzi, Michael P. Healy, Christopher Zorra
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
M Hines informed that the expiration date of Maria's term of appointment would be further clarified, before her start.
To appoint Maria Giacoletto to the Human Services Council
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to appoint Maria Giacoletto to the Human Services Council; It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Michelle Hines-Aye; Gary Sagar- Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye 3. Recognition and Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Director of Communications, Donna Wunschel was present to speak. M. Hines read the proclamation, from the Town of Seekonk, celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunication Week, April 13.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
A Vote to award/sign the BAN (Bond Anticipation Note) of $8,895,000 (Department of Public Works, 320 Fall River Avenue, and South End Fire Station)
To approve the sale of $8,895,000 dollars, 4.25% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated April 17, 2025, and payable April 16, 2026, to BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $119,873.47. Further Voted that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 26, 2025, and a final Official Statement dated April 2, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which unde
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the sale of $8,895,000 dollars, 4.25% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated April 17, 2025, and payable April 16, 2026, to BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $119,873.47. Further Voted that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 26, 2025, and a final Official Statement dated April 2, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertakings in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
C Update on Speed Studies from the Department of Public Works
That the Town make a favorable recommendation to MassDOT to accept the speed regulations as presented in the Speed Zoning Study for Prospect Street, as prepared by GPI
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraNo: Sagar
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion that the Town make a favorable recommendation to MassDOT to accept the speed regulations as presented in the Speed Zoning Study for Prospect Street, as prepared by GPI; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved. Vote: 4-1 in favor Gary Sagar – Opposed Superintendent Cabral continued, with the study of the Arcade Avenue area. Arcade Avenue does currently have a speed regulation along the corridor. Coming from Fall River Avenue, before Pleasant Street is 45 MPH. Approaching the traffic light at Taunton Avenue is 35 MPH. The curve before the traffic light, across Rt. 44, is 25 MPH. The section from the S.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
That that the Town make a favorable recommendation to MassDOT to accept the speed regulations as presented in the Speed Zoning Study for Arcade Avenue, as prepared by GPI
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion that that the Town make a favorable recommendation to MassDOT to accept the speed regulations as presented in the Speed Zoning Study for Arcade Avenue, as prepared by GPI; It was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor D. Update regarding Paving Schedule for the Department of Public Works Superintendent Cabral explained that he had previously provided a listing of roadways, for the 2024 and 2025 roadway improvements. They had gone out to bid last year, for the Mill and Overlay Contract. The vendor for the shimming and rubberized chip seal, landed a project in Connecticut and in.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
E FY 26 Budget Hearing: Continued discussion from March 26, 2025
That the surplus of $210,000 dollars should be put back into the Ambulance Receipt account
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion that the surplus of $210,000 dollars should be put back into the Ambulance Receipt account; It was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor M.Hines asked if there were any other questions regarding what had been discussed? P. Pozz.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
To approve the Town Administrator's budget, as the Select Board Budget for Fiscal Year 26
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the Town Administrator's budget, as the Select Board Budget for Fiscal Year 26; It was seconded by G. Sagar and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Pozzi)
F Approval of the Warrant for Spring Town meeting
To approve the Spring Town Meeting Warrant of May 12, 2025 as presented
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the Spring Town Meeting Warrant of May 12, 2025 as presented; It was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 in favor Michelle Hines-Aye; Gary Sagar- Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye G. Assign Warrant Articles Agenda Item G and Agenda Item H were discussed simultaneously. H. Make Recommendations on Warrant Articles TA Cadime explained that… Article 1, is the Town Officers and Committee Reports. P. Pozzi will read the Article. Recommendation on Town.” (Motion: Sagar)
H Make Recommendations on Warrant Articles
To have the funding for Article 20 from the School Building and Infrastructure Stabilization Account
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to have the funding for Article 20 from the School Building and Infrastructure Stabilization Account. It was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 Michelle Hines-Aye; Gary Sagar- Aye; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye I. Sign the Town Meeting Warrant Town Meeting Warrant signed. COMMUNITY SPEAKS – Tom Benoit, Ferncliff Road, was present to speak. Regarding the Bond Anticipation Note for the Firefly, DPW and South End Fire Station, do we know how much is going to be paid out of this year's budget? T.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
M Hines, again, wanted to congratulate Town Administrator Cadime and the Finance Department,
To adjourn Open Session at 8:35pm, until the next Select Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to enter into Executive Session, not to reconvene in Open Session for potential contract approval; A. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations pertaining to opioid litigation 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 B. To discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (3) (Veronica Brickley v. Town of Seekonk, et al, MCAD, Docket No. 21NEM02915/EEOC Docket No. 16C-2022-00571) 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 negotiations with the Superintendent of Public Works per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open
From the minutes
“M.Healy made a motion to adjourn Open Session at 8:35pm, until the next Select Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to enter into Executive Session, not to reconvene in Open Session for potential contract approval; A. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations pertaining to opioid litigation 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 B. To discuss strategy with respect to litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A, § 21(a) (3) (Veronica Brickley v. Town of Seekonk, et al, MCAD, Docket No. 21NEM02915/EEOC Docket No. 16C-2022-00571) 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 negotiations with the Superintendent of Public Works per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (2) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining position of the town It was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
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