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August 6, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Gary Sagar, Pamela Pozzi, Michael P. Healy
Absent: Michelle A. Hines, Christopher Zorra
During the meeting:
- P. Pozzi left the meeting room at 6:24 p
Every vote, in order
Consider the appointment of Shandra Ferreira to the position of Assistant Town Clerk
To accept the appointment of Shandra Ferreira to the position of Assistant Town Clerk effective August 11, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the appointment of Shandra Ferreira to the position of Assistant Town Clerk effective August 11, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor 3. Consider the appointment of Kathleen Halpin to the Board of Registrars Ms. Halpin was present.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
Consider the appointment of Kathleen Halpin to the Board of Registrars
To accept the appointment of Kathleen Halpin to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the appointment of Kathleen Halpin to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire June 30, 2027; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor Community Speaks – Nobody was present to speak.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
A Public Hearing: Consider the request from Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., 875 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, for an Earth Import permit, under Category 17B of the Town's Bylaws, to
To open the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:07 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor Beau Akers, an attorney with Brainsky Levinson, was present to speak on behalf of the applicant. Nicole Reilly from DiPrete Engineering was also present to speak on behalf of the applicant. Attorney Akers explained that the project is located at 100 Commerce Way, which is in the highway district and economic development area overlay district. At this point, h.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To close the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To accept the request from Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., 875 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, for an Earth Import permit, under Category 17B of the Town's Bylaws, to allow the importation of approximately 52,000 cubic yards of structural fill materials at 100 Commerce Way, Plat 7, Lot 334 with the stipulation so stated on the truck routes with the approval of the Planning Board and per the recommendation (with stipulations) provided by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the request from Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., 875 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, for an Earth Import permit, under Category 17B of the Town's Bylaws, to allow the importation of approximately 52,000 cubic yards of structural fill materials at 100 Commerce Way, Plat 7, Lot 334 with the stipulation so stated on the truck routes with the approval of the Planning Board and per the recommendation (with stipulations) provided by the Planning Board; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
B Public Hearing: Consider the request from Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., 875 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, for an Earth Export permit, under Category 17A of the Town's Bylaws, to
To open the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:22 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor Beau Akers, an attorney with Brainsky Levinson, was present to speak on behalf of the applicant. Nicole Reilly from Dupris Engineering was also present to speak on behalf of the applicant. Attorney Akers explained that, as mentioned, the export of materials is necessary to remove base materials not structurally beneficial to the construction of the market/ret.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To close the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To accept the request from Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., 875 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, for an Earth Export permit, under Category 17A of the Town's Bylaws, to allow the removal/export of approximately 35,000 cubic yards of asphalt and base materials at 100 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA, Plat 7, Lot 334 with the same stipulation as the Import permit
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the request from Demoulas Super Markets, Inc., 875 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876, for an Earth Export permit, under Category 17A of the Town's Bylaws, to allow the removal/export of approximately 35,000 cubic yards of asphalt and base materials at 100 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA, Plat 7, Lot 334 with the same stipulation as the Import permit; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor P. Pozzi left the meeting room at 6:24 p.m. M. Healy noted that there would be a 2-minute recess, as there were not enough Board members to hold a quorum at that time. Upon the return of P. Pozzi, the meeting resumed at 6:30pm.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
C Public Hearing: Nuisance or Dangerous Dog Hearing for a dog owned and/or kept by Daniel Baldassi, 36 Kenyon Drive, Seekonk
To open the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:28 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Healy asked for all testifying individuals to come forward and be sworn under oath. Karen Pincins, 1 George Street, was present as a complainant to provide her testimony. She noted that the first time her dogs were attacked, she was returning from a walk and trying to get her dogs in the house when she saw a loose dog (Kendall) towards the street. Suddenly.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
M Healy then asked the Animal Control Officers to provide their testimony.
To close the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor M. Healy noted that the Board then had to decide if Kendall should be deemed a nuisance or dangerous dog. Attorney Matthew Skydel, representing Town Counsel (KP Law), reminded the Board that if the dog is officially deemed "dangerous," the Board's actions are limited to the specific options.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To deem Kendall, the dog of Heather and Daniel Baldassi at 36 Kenyon Drive, a Nuisance Dog
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to deem Kendall, the dog of Heather and Daniel Baldassi at 36 Kenyon Drive, a Nuisance Dog; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 G. Saga.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sagar)
To accept the recommendations set forth by animal control, the dog named Kendall belonging to Heather and Daniel Baldassi at 36 Kenyon drive, to Page 10 of 14 Select Board August 6, 2025 include an enclosed kennel, to keep the dog on a leash and muzzled anytime it leaves the property
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the recommendations set forth by animal control, the dog named Kendall belonging to Heather and Daniel Baldassi at 36 Kenyon drive, to.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
D Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's list of donations to the Animal Shelter
To accept the Animal Control Officer's list of donations to the Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's list of donations to the Animal Shelter; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Sagar)
F Consider the approval of Open Session minutes of July 9, 2025 and July 23, 2025
To approve the open session minutes of July 9, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion approve the open session minutes of July 9, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To approve the open session minutes of July 23, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion approve the open session minutes of July 23, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
E Medeiros Farm Committee Report (J. Sullivan) – Nothing new at this time.
At 7:25 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. B. Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy in the case of 320 Fall River, LLC and H. Charles Tapalian v. Town of Seekonk. No. 1:25-cv-10171-IT; if discussing the matter in Page 13 of 14 Select Board August 6, 2025 open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:25 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. B. Executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy in the case of 320 Fall River, LLC and H. Charles Tapalian v. Town of Seekonk. No. 1:25-cv-10171-IT; if discussing the matter in.” (Motion: Sagar)
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