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July 23, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 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 Patrick Mendonca as full-time emergency dispatcher
To accept the conditional offer of employment for Patrick Mendonca as full-time emergency dispatcher
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the conditional offer of employment for Patrick Mendonca as full-time emergency dispatcher; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 2. Consider the conditional offer of employment for Ryan Barboza for the position of Truck Driver/Laborer for the Department of Public Works This matter was withdrawn.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the appointment of Richard Wallace to the Community Preservation Commission for a three-year term to expire June, 2028
To accept appointment of Richard Wallace to the Community Preservation Commission for a three-year term to expire June, 2028
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept appointment of Richard Wallace to the Community Preservation Commission for a three-year term to expire June, 2028; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 4. Ceremonial swearing in of Adam Conceicao to the position of Police Officer Police Chief Enos was present to conduct the swearing in ceremony for the department's newest Police Officers. They graduated in June and are currently in the department's field training program. Adam Conceicao is a life-long resident of the Town of Seekonk and graduated Seekonk Hig.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Consider the acceptance of a donation from Rocky's Ace Hardware of assorted items in the amount of $838.95 for the Fire Department
To accept a donation from Rocky's Ace Hardware of assorted items in the amount of $838.95 for the Fire Department
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept a donation from Rocky's Ace Hardware of assorted items in the amount of $838.95 for the Fire Department; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Healy asked the Fire Chief to send a letter of appreciation to the manager of Rocky's Ace Hardware for their donation to the Seekonk Fire Department. 14. Consider the acceptance of a donation from Seekonk Little League of covers for the batting cages at Water Lane for Parks & Recreation.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Consider the acceptance of a donation from Seekonk Little League of covers for the batting cages at Water Lane for Parks & Recreation
To accept the donation from Seekonk Little League of covers for the batting cages at Water Lane for Parks & Recreation as presented. C. Zorra asked if the Board would consider waiving the permit fees. G. Sagar made an amended motion to accept the donation from Seekonk Little League of covers for the batting cages at Water Lane for Parks & Recreation, requiring all necessary permits but waiving the permitting fees
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the donation from Seekonk Little League of covers for the batting cages at Water Lane for Parks & Recreation as presented. C. Zorra asked if the Board would consider waiving the permit fees. G. Sagar made an amended motion to accept the donation from Seekonk Little League of covers for the batting cages at Water Lane for Parks & Recreation, requiring all necessary permits but waiving the permitting fees; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks – Nobody was present to speak.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
A License Hearing: Consider the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for the Black Goose Tavern to have light entertainment, and Trivia at 540 Central Avenue, Steven Krawchuk
To accept the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for the Black Goose Tavern to have light entertainment, and Trivia at 540 Central Avenue, Steven Krawchuk manager
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the request for a Place of Public Amusement License for the Black Goose Tavern to have light entertainment, and Trivia at 540 Central Avenue, Steven Krawchuk manager; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor B. TV9 Annual Review Michael Dressler, treasurer of TV9 was present to speak on behalf of the Board. They received $135,000.00 from the Town on May 20th so this report is for April through July. For the sake of transparency, the current account balance is $103,242.17 and every expenditure and deposit has been accounted for. Mr. Dressler summarized the various.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
F Seekonk Public Library Feasibility Study/Building Assessment (P. Pozzi) – This is now complete and will be removed for future meetings. A building committee may be already established and Mr.
At 7:08 p.m. to adjourn open session to the next Board Meeting on August 6th 2025, not to enter into executive
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:08 p.m. to adjourn open session to the next Board Meeting on August 6th 2025, not to enter into executive; 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 Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Catherine Testa Items Distributed at the July 23, 2025 Select Board Meeting Request for the conditional offer of employment for Patrick Mendonca as full-time emergency dispatcher Talent bank form and r.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
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