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June 11, 2025
13 recorded votes, 4 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
A License Hearing: Consider the request for a Mobile Food Truck permit for the Seekonk Grand Prix to use a trailer as a permanent outdoor concession stand at 1098 Fall River Avenue
To approve the request for a Mobile Food Truck permit for the Seekonk Grand Prix to use a trailer as a permanent outdoor concession stand at 1098 Fall River Avenue, as submitted
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request for a Mobile Food Truck permit for the Seekonk Grand Prix to use a trailer as a permanent outdoor concession stand at 1098 Fall River Avenue, as submitted; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
B License Hearing: Consider the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for Girard El Massih to operate Pitt Stop Auto Inc. for auto repair and used car sales at 1853 Fall River Avenue
To approve the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for Girard El Massih to operate Pitt Stop Auto Inc. for auto repair and used car sales at 1853 Fall River Avenue following the Motor Vehicle license stipulations of the previous business indicating no more than 34 vehicles on premises per the site plan
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve the request for a Class II Motor Vehicle License for Girard El Massih to operate Pitt Stop Auto Inc. for auto repair and used car sales at 1853 Fall River Avenue following the Motor Vehicle license stipulations of the previous business indicating no more than 34 vehicles on premises per the site plan; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sagar)
C License Hearing: Consider the request for a Common Victualler License for Triple S BBQ, LLC to operate a restaurant at 72 Mink Street
To approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Triple S BBQ, LLC to operate a restaurant at 72 Mink Street, as submitted
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request for a Common Victualler License for Triple S BBQ, LLC to operate a restaurant at 72 Mink Street, as submitted; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
D License Hearing: Consider the request for a Second-Hand License for A&C Ventures, LLC to operate a second-hand electronics store to purchase, sell, trade and recycle new/used consumer
To approve the request for a Second-Hand License for A&C Ventures, LLC to operate a second-hand electronics store to purchase, sell, trade and recycle new/used consumer electronics at 1200 Fall River Avenue, April Hong Manager, as submitted
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request for a Second-Hand License for A&C Ventures, LLC to operate a second-hand electronics store to purchase, sell, trade and recycle new/used consumer electronics at 1200 Fall River Avenue, April Hong Manager, as submitted; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
F Consider the Bid Award for Thermoplastic Pavement Markings to K5 Corporation
To approve the request as recommended by the Superintendent
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request as recommended by the Superintendent it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
G Consider the Bid Award for Surface Treatments to All States Construction Inc.
To approve the request as recommended by the Superintendent
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request as recommended by the Superintendent; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
E License Hearing: Consider the request for an Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Service Area license
To grant the request, including the following stipulations as approved by the Planning Board: adequate separation of the outdoor dining area from traffic on the south side of the building, adequate emergency egress from the building, through the dining room, to the parking lot, and maintenance of the travel lane on the south side of property (with regard to width and clearance height) to preserve emergency vehicle access to this portion of the property
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to grant the request, including the following stipulations as approved by the Planning Board: adequate separation of the outdoor dining area from traffic on the south side of the building, adequate emergency egress from the building, through the dining room, to the parking lot, and maintenance of the travel lane on the south side of property (with regard to width and clearance height) to preserve emergency vehicle access to this portion of the property; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
H Consider and sign the Special Election ballot
To approve
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to approve; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
I Consider the approval of Open Session Minutes from October 9, 2024, January 6, 2025, February 26, 2025, and March 26, 2025
To approve the open session minutes of October 9, 2024
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sagar
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes of October 9, 2024; it was seconded by M. Healy, and approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor; 1 abstention (G. Sagar abstained) C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To approve the open session minutes of January 6, 2025
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sagar
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes of January 6, 2025; it was seconded by M. Healy, and approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor; 1 abstention (G. Sagar abstained) C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To table the approval of open session minutes from February 26, 2025
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sagar
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to table the approval of open session minutes from February 26, 2025; it was seconded by M. Healy, and approved.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To approve the open session minutes of March 26, 2025
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sagar
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes of March 26, 2025; it was seconded by M. Healy, and approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor; 1 abstention (G. Sagar abstained) Community speaks – Antonio Pimental, 70 Blacksmith Road, was present to speak regarding a tree that he believes is on Town property; he would like the tree/stump removed. Mr. Cadime explained that the Department of Public Works has responded to this location three times, with Mr. Cadime accompanying one of those visits to measure the tree. It has.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
M Hines congratulated all 2025 graduates.
At 6:44 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session. To Discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A §21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position, and the chair so declares, with respect to: Country Brook Estates, Madison Estates, Ursulas's Way, Hart's Court, Curt St. Extension, Pine Hill Estates, Jacob Hill Estates, Caleb Estates, Holland Woods, Three Ledges, Brigham Farms II, Greenwood Farm, Kathleen Court, Wyatt Strawberry Patch and Orchard Estates. Votes may be taken. B. To consider strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with 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. C.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 6:44 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session. To Discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation pursuant to MGL c 30A §21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position, and the chair so declares, with respect to: Country Brook Estates, Madison Estates, Ursulas's Way, Hart's Court, Curt St. Extension, Pine Hill Estates, Jacob Hill Estates, Caleb Estates, Holland Woods, Three Ledges, Brigham Farms II, Greenwood Farm, Kathleen Court, Wyatt Strawberry Patch and Orchard Estates. Votes may be taken. B. To consider strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with 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. C. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 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 accepting the executive s.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
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