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April 30, 2025
26 recorded votes, 7 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
Consider the appointment of Irene Frechette to the Commission on Disability to fill a term until
To appoint Irene Frechette to the Commission on Disability to fill a term until June, 2027
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Irene Frechette to the Commission on Disability to fill a term until June, 2027; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor 2. Consider the appointment of Timothy McKenna to the Parks & Recreation Committee to fill a term until June, 2027 Mr. Cadime explained that he, Brittney Faria, and Erica Harris-Grimes interviewed Mr. McKenna; they feel that he would be a great asset to the committee. Mr. McKenna was present. M. Healy thanked Mr. McKenna for applying for the position; he wish.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
Consider the appointment of Timothy McKenna to the Parks & Recreation Committee to fill a
To appoint Timothy McKenna to the Parks & Recreation Committee to fill a term until June, 2027
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Timothy McKenna to the Parks & Recreation Committee to fill a term until June, 2027; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
Consider the request to amend the Conditional Offer for recruit Liam Larkin from
To amend the Conditional Offer for recruit Liam Larkin from Special/Reserve Officer to full time Police Office
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to amend the Conditional Offer for recruit Liam Larkin from Special/Reserve Officer to full time Police Office; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor Chair, Michelle Hines, entered the meeting at 6:06 p.m. 4. Swearing in Ceremony/Oath of Office for Firefighter Brandon Ferreri Fire Chief Whalen and Deputy Chief Dalessio were present to speak. Chief Whalen requested to swear in eight of the newest firefighters who have been with the department for approximately one year. They are not new hires, but they have.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
A Consider the request from the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct
To accept the request from the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct the Annual Procession from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church to the Holy Ghost club in Rehoboth, MA in August
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the request from the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity to waive the strict compliance of the requirements from the "One Day Special Event" Bylaw and to conduct the Annual Procession from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church to the Holy Ghost club in Rehoboth, MA in August; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
B Public Hearing: Consider the request for a One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives in Seekonk to hold a family friendly pride event with children's activities, food trucks, music
To open the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:27 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Kris Lyons, President of Love Lives in Seekonk, was present to speak on behalf of the organization. Last year, they held their first pride event and it was successful as a whole. She explained that they are simply requesting to hold the same event as the previous year. Ms. Lyons did note that they have a contract with the YMCA to hold the event on June 8th fr.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Pozz.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
To accept the request for a One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives in Seekonk to hold a family friendly pride event with children's activities, food trucks, music and entertainment at the Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the request for a One Day Special Event Permit for Love Lives in Seekonk to hold a family friendly pride event with children's activities, food trucks, music and entertainment at the Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sagar)
C Consider the request for a change of manager for Outback Steakhouse, 1301 Fall River Avenue, Rich Tobin as manager
To approve the request of a change of manager for Outback Steakhouse, 1301 Fall River Avenue, Rich Tobin as manager
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the request of a change of manager for Outback Steakhouse, 1301 Fall River Avenue, Rich Tobin as manager; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
D Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer Warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer Warrant
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer Warrant; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sagar)
E Consider accepting a shed to be donated by Seekonk Little league
To accept the donation of a shed by Seekonk Little league
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the donation of a shed by Seekonk Little league; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
F Consider accepting the shed to be donated by Seekonk Lacrosse
To accept the donation of a shed by Seekonk Lacrosse
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the donation of a shed by Seekonk Lacrosse; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
G Consider the acceptance of FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Round 2 in the amount of $2,966.95
To accept the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Round 2 in the amount of $2,966.95
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Round 2 in the amount of $2,966.95; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
H Acceptance of FY25 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $5,700.00 and SENIOR SAFE Grant in the amount of $2,400.00 totaling $8,100.00
To accept FY25 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $5,700.00 and SENIOR SAFE Grant in the amount of $2,400.00 totaling $8,100.00
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept FY25 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $5,700.00 and SENIOR SAFE Grant in the amount of $2,400.00 totaling $8,100.00; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
J Consider the re-appointment of Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative
To re-appoint Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to re-appoint Brittney Faria as the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) representative; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
K Consider the re-appointment of Dave Cabral to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
To re-appoint Dave Cabral to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to re-appoint Dave Cabral to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
L Consider the appointment of James Halpin as alternate to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
To re-appoint James Halpin to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to re-appoint James Halpin to Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Joint Transportation Planning Group; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
M Consider the appointment of a Select Board member to the Bristol County Advisory Board
To appoint Pam Pozzi to the Bristol County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion appoint Pam Pozzi to the Bristol County Advisory Board; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
N Consider the appointment of Shawn Cadime as the Select Board representative for Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
To appoint Shawn Cadime as the Select Board representative for the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD)
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Shawn Cadime as the Select Board representative for the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD); it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
O Discussion and assignment of a Select Board member as a TV9 Cable Access representative/liaison
To assign Michael Healy as a TV9 Cable Access representative/liaison
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to assign Michael Healy as a TV9 Cable Access representative/liaison; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
M Hines offered to temporarily postpone the discussion and assignment of a representative until the next Board meeting on May 14th.
To table this matter to the May 14, 2025 Select Board meeting and to continue the appointment of Justin Sullivan until that time
Yes: Healy, Hines, SagarNo: Pozzi, Zorra
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to table this matter to the May 14, 2025 Select Board meeting and to continue the appointment of Justin Sullivan until that time; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was approved Vote: 3 in favor (M. Healy, G. Sagar, M. Hines); 2 opposed (C. Zorra, P. Pozzi) Q. Third Quarter Budget Presentation for Fiscal Year 2025 Mr. Cadime explained that the FY25 budget has been balanced without any major issues. Likewise, salaries are trending below budgeted forecasts, as are expenses; revenues are trending ahead.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
S Consider accepting the open session meeting minutes of January 22, 2025 and March 12, 2025
To approve the open session minutes from January 22, 2025
Yes: Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Healy, Sagar
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes from January 22, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved Vote: 3 in favor (M. Hines, P. Pozzi, C. Zorra); 2 abstain (M. Healy, G. Sagar).” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
To approve the open session minutes from March 12, 2025 with the addition of Deputy Chief Dalessio's name under priority matters
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sagar
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes from March 12, 2025 with the addition of Deputy Chief Dalessio's name under priority matters; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved. Vote: 4 in favor; 1 abstain (G. Sagar) Community Speaks – John Alves, 25 River Street, and Chairman of the Community Preservation Commission (CPC), was present to speak. Mr. Alves noted that, with the Medeiros Farm Committee, Justin Sullivan did a magnificent job and was an invaluable member of the team. However, he agreed with Ms. Pozzi, that the CPC was looking for a Select Board member to a.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
F Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – There is a warrant on the Town Meeting, so she is encouraging people to come out and vote.
At 7:48 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town (911 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk) B. 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 C. To consider strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Communications and Clerical Unit, New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc., Local 126, per MGL c 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or b
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:48 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town (911 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk) B. 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 C. To consider strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Communications and Clerical Unit, New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc., Local 126, 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 D. Consider the approval of March 12, 2025 Executive Session minutes; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye; Gary Sagar – Aye G.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Zorra)
C Zorra, and it was unanimously approved.
To enter into open session at 8:36 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to enter into open session at 8:36 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Aye G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
To approve the Superintendent of Public Works' contract.
Yes: Healy, Pozzi, SagarNo: Hines, Zorra
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the Superintendent of Public Works' contract.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was voted: Roll Call Vote: 3-2 Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Nay; Chris Zorra-Nay; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Aye G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To close open session and dissolve the meeting at 8:37 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to close open session and dissolve the meeting at 8:37 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Aye Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Catherine Testa.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
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