MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2025
13 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- M. Healy recused himself at 8:12 p
Every vote, in order
Consider the appointment of Christine Zadykovich to the Energy Committee for a three- year term to expire June 2028
To appoint Christine Zadykovich to the Energy Committee for a three- year term to expire June 2028
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Christine Zadykovich to the Energy Committee 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 2. Consider the appointment of Paula Roberge to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June, 2027 Mr. Cadime made a recommendation to appoint Paula Roberge to the Recycling Committee for a two-year term to expire June 2027. G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Consider the appointment of Paula Roberge to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June, 2027
To appoint Paula Roberge to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June, 2027
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Paula Roberge to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June, 2027; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
Consider the appointment of Dennis Toprac to the Cultural Council for a term to expire June, 2028
To appoint Dennis Toprac to the Cultural Council for a term to expire June, 2028
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Dennis Toprac to the Cultural Council for a term to expire June, 2028; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 4. Consider the appointment of Jackie Proulx to the Cultural Council for a term to expire June, 2028 Mr. Cadime made a recommendation to appoint Jackie Proulx to the Cultural Council for a three- year term to expire June 2028. G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Consider the appointment of Jackie Proulx to the Cultural Council for a term to expire June, 2028
To appoint Jackie Proulx to the Cultural Council for a term to expire June, 2028
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Jackie Proulx to the Cultural Council for a term to expire June, 2028; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 5. Consider the appointment of Catherine Testa to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire June, 2026 Mr. Cadime made a recommendation to appoint Catherine Testa to the Board of Registrars for a one-year term to expire June 2026. G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Consider the appointment of Catherine Testa to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire June, 2026
To appoint Catherine Testa to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire June, 2026
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Catherine Testa to the Board of Registrars for a term to expire June, 2026; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks – Tom Benoit, 80 Ferncliffe Road, inquired about the Town sending a free cash estimate to the State for certification. Mr. Cadime explained that the Town typically receives notification regarding certified free cash around September or October each year. Mr. Benoit inquired about an approximate amount for this year's free cash.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
M Hines raised a concern regarding visibility at the intersection near the property. She advised that vehicles on display should be set back far enough to allow drivers entering Route 44 to have
To accept a new Class II Motor Vehicle License for Import Classics LLC, 235 Taunton Ave, Josephson Delpeche, manager
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept a new Class II Motor Vehicle License for Import Classics LLC, 235 Taunton Ave, Josephson Delpeche, manager; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
G Sagar cautioned that changing the schedule now would undermine the integrity of the ongoing test period. He recommended extending the trial through January 1st for a more accurate
To keep the current "summer schedule" hours until January 1st 2026
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to keep the current "summer schedule" hours until January 1st 2026; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
D Vote on the date for Special Town Meeting
To adopt the date of Monday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Seekonk High School for the Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to adopt the date of Monday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Seekonk High School for the Special Town Meeting; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
G Sagar Made a motion to approve the warrant for a Special Town Meeting as presented with the correction of changing the time to 7:00 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously
To approve the warrant for a Special Town Meeting as presented with the correction of changing the time to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar Made a motion to approve the warrant for a Special Town Meeting as presented with the correction of changing the time to 7:00 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
E Medeiros Farm Committee Report (J. Sullivan) – A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 7:00 PM to interview the three finalists for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) position. It is anticipated
At 7:38 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations pertaining to opioid litigation 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 B. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director 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 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. To
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion at 7:38 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations pertaining to opioid litigation 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 B. To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with the Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director 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 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. 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. E. To conduct a strate.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To enter into open session at 8:13 p.m.
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
“G. Sagar made a motion to enter into open session at 8:13 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Gary Sagar – Aye G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To approve the contract as presented for the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local
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
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the contract as presented for the Fraternal Order of Police MASSCOP Local; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye, Gary Sagar – Aye G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To adjourn open session at 8:14 p.m.
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
“G. Sagar made a motion to adjourn open session at 8:14 p.m.; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 4-0 all in favor Pam Pozzi-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Gary Sagar – Aye Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Catherine Testa Items Distributed at the August 20, 2025 Select Board Meeting Talent Bank Form and application for Christine Zadykovich to be appointed to the Energy Committee Talent Bank Form and application for Paula Rob.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
From the Seekonk Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Every vote in these minutes has a count, and most name anyone who voted no or abstained. We check every count against the members named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos of current members: Town of Seekonk Select Board page (seekonk-ma.gov). Former members show initials.
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