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September 17, 2025
12 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
A Public Hearing: Consider the request to install three (3) 1,000-gallon underground storage tanks for The Wheeler School, INC, located at 350 Walker Street, Seekonk, MA
To open the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:30 p.m.; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Pozzi-Aye; M. Hines-Aye; C. Zorra-Aye; M. Healy – Aye, G. Sagar – Aye.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
To approve the request to install three (3) 1,000-gallon underground storage tanks for The Wheeler School, INC, located at 350 Walker Street, Seekonk, MA
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the request to install three (3) 1,000-gallon underground storage tanks for The Wheeler School, INC, located at 350 Walker Street, Seekonk, MA; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
B Consider the request from Fear Town Productions, for a license to hold Fear Town Haunted House and the Great Halloween Festival at Seekonk Speedway, at 1782 Fall River Avenue,
To approve the request from Fear Town Productions, for a license to hold Fear Town Haunted House and the Great Halloween Festival at Seekonk Speedway, at 1782 Fall River Avenue, Michael Quill manager
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request from Fear Town Productions, for a license to hold Fear Town Haunted House and the Great Halloween Festival at Seekonk Speedway, at 1782 Fall River Avenue, Michael Quill manager; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Pozzi-Aye; M. Hines-Aye; C. Zorra-Aye; M. Healy – Aye, G. Sagar – Ay.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
C Consider the request to layout the roadway known as Berson Road within the Berson Estates Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
To approve the request to layout the roadway known as Berson Road within the Berson Estates Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request to layout the roadway known as Berson Road within the Berson Estates Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
D Consider the request to layout the roadway known as Cooper Road within the Pine Brook Court Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
To approve the request to layout the roadway known as Cooper Road within the Pine Brook Court Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request to layout the roadway known as Cooper Road within the Pine Brook Court Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
E Consider the request to layout the roadway known as Logan Court within the Caleb Estates Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
To approve the request to layout the roadway known as Logan Court within the Caleb Estates Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request to layout the roadway known as Logan Court within the Caleb Estates Subdivision and forward to the Planning Board for a recommendation; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
G Consider the partial abandonment and discontinuance of a portion of the (Old) Fall River Avenue right of way layout currently existing as 0 Fall River Avenue, Map 7, Lot 113, and refer the matter
To approve the partial abandonment and discontinuance of a portion of the (Old) Fall River Avenue right of way layout currently existing as 0 Fall River Avenue, Map 7, Lot 113, and refer the matter to the Planning Board for a recommendation
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the partial abandonment and discontinuance of a portion of the (Old) Fall River Avenue right of way layout currently existing as 0 Fall River Avenue, Map 7, Lot 113, and refer the matter to the Planning Board for a recommendation; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
H Consider establishing a Library Building Committee
To establish a 5-member Library Building Committee
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, SagarNo: Zorra
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to establish a 5-member Library Building Committee; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was approved. Vote: 4-1 in favor (C. Zorra – Nay; requested a 7-member board, instead) M. Hines reminded the public that anyone interested in serving on the Library Building Committee may complete a Talent Bank Form, which is available online or in person at Town Hall. The deadline to submit applications is October 1st. Following the submission period, Mr. Cadime will conduct interviews with applicants and.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
L Consider opening the Annual Fall Town Meeting Warrant
To open the annual Town Meeting Warrant on September 17th and to close on October 10, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to open the annual Town Meeting Warrant on September 17th and to close on October 10, 2025; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor R.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
M Consider approving the open minutes of September 3, 2025
To approve the Open Session minutes of September 3, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the Open Session minutes of September 3, 2025; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community speaks – nobody was present to speak OTHER BUSINESS – Nothing new to report. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Nothing new to report. BOARD OF SELECTMEN LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS A. Accounts Payable Warrant – signed. B. TV9 Liaison Report (M. Healy) – Nothing new at this time; he is waiting to hear when next meeting is. D. Bristol County Advisory Boar.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
M Hines concurred, stating that a presentation on staffing would be scheduled for the next Select Board meeting.
At 7:23 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A. 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 open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares. B. 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. C. Consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of September 3, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:23 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session not to reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A. 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 open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position and the chair so declares. B. 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. C. Consider accepting the executive session meeting minutes of September 3, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor P. Pozzi-Aye; M. Hines-Aye; C. Zorra-Aye; M. Healy – Aye, G. Sagar – Aye Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Catherine Testa Items Distributed at the September 17, 2025 Select Board Meeting • Application and supporting documents f.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
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