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June 25, 2025
28 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
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Tannya Hanewich for the position of Senior
To accept the conditional Offer of Employment for Tannya Hanewich for the position of Senior Clerk with the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the conditional Offer of Employment for Tannya Hanewich for the position of Senior Clerk with the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 2. Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Julie Sykes for the position of Senior Clerk with the Assessor's Office.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Julie Sykes for the position of Senior Clerk
To accept the Conditional Offer of Employment for Julie Sykes for the position of Senior Clerk with the Assessor's Office subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Conditional Offer of Employment for Julie Sykes for the position of Senior Clerk with the Assessor's Office subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 3. Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Briana Dame for the position of Senior Clerk with the Treasurer/Collector's Office Christine DeFontes, Town Treasurer, informed the Board that Briana interviewed on June 16th with the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director. Ms. Dame currently works at Coastal Credit Unio.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Briana Dame for the position of Senior
To accept the Conditional Offer of Employment for Briana Dame for the position of Senior Clerk with the Treasurer/Collector's Office subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Conditional Offer of Employment for Briana Dame for the position of Senior Clerk with the Treasurer/Collector's Office subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre-employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 4. Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Armani Gonzalez for the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Department of Public Works Mr. Cadime informed the Board that Armani interviewed on June 18th with the Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director, the DPW Superintendent, and the DPW Assistant Superintendent. He brings hands on experience in lan.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment for Armani Gonzalez for the position of Truck
To accept the Conditional Offer of Employment for Armani Gonzalez for the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre- employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within one year of employment, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Conditional Offer of Employment for Armani Gonzalez for the position of Truck Driver/Laborer with the Department of Public Works subject to and conditioned upon her successful passage as determined by the Town Administrator of a pre- employment background and CORI check, physical examination and drug screening, obtainment of a Class B CDL within one year of employment, and completion of all pre-employment paperwork; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 5. Consider the appointment of Joann Perry to the Commission on Disability Mr. Cadime informed the Board that he had the opportunity to interview Ms. Perry for the Commission on Disability and he believes that she would be an asset to the community. They are still short one member to begin a quorum; however, once another individual is appointed, they can begi.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
Consider the appointment of Joann Perry to the Commission on Disability Mr. Cadime informed the Board that he had the opportunity to interview Ms. Perry for the
To appoint Joann Perry to the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Joann Perry to the Commission on Disability; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks – Antonio Pimental, 70 Blacksmith Road, was present to inquire about a tree that he believes is on Town property; he would like the tree/stump removed. It has been reiterated to Mr. Pimental that the tree is, in fact, on private property. At the June 11th Select Board meeting, Mr. Cadime cited the Massachusetts Anti-Aid Amendment, prohibiting.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
M Hines subsequently asked about Osamequin Farm purchasing liquor liability insurance.
To accept the "One Day Special Permit" to allow Osamequin Farm Inc. to serve beer and wine at various events on the following dates: June 28, 2025; September 13, 2025; October 4, 2025 and October 25, 2025, including July 10, 2025, August 7, 2025, and September 28, 2025, with the stipulation that there must be food served, the business must meet Board of Health requirements, and must also provide liquor liability insurance to the Town Administrator's Office
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the "One Day Special Permit" to allow Osamequin Farm Inc. to serve beer and wine at various events on the following dates: June 28, 2025; September 13, 2025; October 4, 2025 and October 25, 2025, including July 10, 2025, August 7, 2025, and September 28, 2025, with the stipulation that there must be food served, the business must meet Board of Health requirements, and must also provide liquor liability insurance to the Town Administrator's Office; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sagar)
B Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer's warrant for May 2025
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's warrant for May 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
C Consider the request to amend Melissa Zasowski's employment status from full-time to part time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
To amend Melissa Zasowski's employment status from full-time to part time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to amend Melissa Zasowski's employment status from full-time to part time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
D Accept the resignation of Silin Windham from the position of Emergency Communications Dispatcher
To accept the resignation of Silin Windham from the position of Emergency Communications Dispatcher
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the resignation of Silin Windham from the position of Emergency Communications Dispatcher; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
E Consider the appointment of Constables, Special Police Officers, Detention Attendants and Traffic Constables not requiring disclosure as recommended by the list provided by Police
To appoint all those above
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint all those above; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
F Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Special Police Officer Ronald Rickey
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Special Police Officer Ronald Rickey
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Special Police Officer Ronald Rickey; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
G Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Taylor Cordeiro
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Taylor Cordeiro
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Taylor Cordeiro; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
H Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Melissa Zasowski
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Melissa Zasowski
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Melissa Zasowski; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
I Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Detention Attendant Kelly Magill
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Kelly Magill
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Detention Attendant Kelly Magill; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
J Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Jonathan Martel
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable Jonathan Martel
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable Jonathan Martel; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
K Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Douglas Young
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable Douglas Young
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable Douglas Young; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
L Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable James Roy
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable James Roy
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable James Roy; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
M Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Kevin English
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable Kevin English
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable Kevin English; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
N Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Timothy Goodwin
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable Timothy Goodwin
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the reappointment of Traffic Constable Timothy Goodwin; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Pozzi)
O Consider the reappointment of Board and Committee members; Board of Health; Community Preservation Commission; Conservation Commission; Historical Commission;
To accept the reappointment of Board and Committee members; Board of Health; Community Preservation Commission; Conservation Commission; Historical Commission; Human Services Council; Recycling Committee; Taxation Aide Fund Committee; Veterans Council; Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the reappointment of Board and Committee members; Board of Health; Community Preservation Commission; Conservation Commission; Historical Commission; Human Services Council; Recycling Committee; Taxation Aide Fund Committee; Veterans Council; Zoning Board of Appeals; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
Q Consider the Bid Award for the School Administration Building demolition project to Pasquazzi Bros. and authorizing the Town Administrator to enter into a contract
To award the bid for the School Administration Building demolition project to Pasquazzi Bros. (saving the cupola on top of the building) and authorizing the Town Administrator to enter into a contract
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to award the bid for the School Administration Building demolition project to Pasquazzi Bros. (saving the cupola on top of the building) and authorizing the Town Administrator to enter into a contract; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Mr. Cadime noted that he will keep the Board up to date on the building demolition and the abatement. M. Hines asked if these individuals have insurance coverage; Mr. Cadime assured that they do. M. Healy asked to have the power cut to the building prior to any work.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
S Consider approving the open minutes of February 26, 2025, April 9, 2025, April 30, 2025, May 12, 2025, May 28, 2025 and June 11, 2025
To approve the open session meeting minutes of February 26, 2025
Yes: Healy, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Hines, Sagar
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session meeting minutes of February 26, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved Vote: 3 in favor, 2 abstain (G. Sagar and M. Hines) C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
To approve the open session meeting minutes of April 9, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session meeting minutes of April 9, 2025; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
To approve the open session meeting minutes of April 30, 2025 as presented, with a correction to the last page
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session meeting minutes of April 30, 2025 as presented, with a correction to the last page; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
To approve the open session meeting minutes of May 12, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session meeting minutes of May 12, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
To approve the open session meeting minutes of May 28, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session meeting minutes of May 28, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Zorr.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Pozzi)
To approve the open session meeting minutes of June 11, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session meeting minutes of June 11, 2025; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
F Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – Meetings have not been held; Ms. Pozzi reminded the Public to vote at the special election on July 21st.
At 7:35 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Assistant 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. 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 Page 16 of 16 Select Board June 25, 2025 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 detrim
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion at 7:35 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Assistant 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. 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.” (Motion: Zorra)
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