MassVoter.com← Seekonk Select BoardSeekonk Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 7, 2026
10 recorded votes, 2 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
Accept the resignation of Kathleen Hibbert from her position as the Seekonk Library Director
To accept the resignation of Kathleen Hibbert from her position as the Seekonk Library Director
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the resignation of Kathleen Hibbert from her position as the Seekonk Library Director; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 3. Accept the resignation of Melissa Zasowski from her position as a Communication Dispatcher P. Pozz.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Accept the resignation of Melissa Zasowski from her position as a Communication Dispatcher
To accept the resignation of Melissa Zasowski from her position as Communications Dispatcher
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to accept the resignation of Melissa Zasowski from her position as Communications Dispatcher; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
Accept the resignation of Firefighter Hayden Gallagher from the Seekonk Fire Department
To accept the resignation of Hayden Gallagher from the Seekonk Fire Department
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the resignation of Hayden Gallagher from the Seekonk Fire Department; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 5. Vote to continue to endorse Save A Pet Society G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Vote to continue to endorse Save A Pet Society
To continue to endorse Save A Pet Society
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to continue to endorse Save A Pet Society; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 6. Vote to allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save A Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2026 G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Vote to allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save A Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2026
To allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save A Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2026
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to allow the Town Administrator to accept gifts, monetary and tangible, donated by Save A Pet Society to the Seekonk Animal Shelter during the year 2026; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks – Chris Rizzo, 305 Pleasant Street, was present to discuss firefighter staffing. He noted that at last year's Spring Town Meeting, he voted in favor of the South End fire station, as it was evident from the Town Administrator's report that development in the South End was imminent. Mr. Rizzo stated that he later realized current staffing leve.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
M Hines then read the response from KP Law (Attachment C).
To authorize the submission of the response by Town Counsel
The minutes give only the count (4–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion to authorize the submission of the response by Town Counsel; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor (G. Sagar voted present).” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Healy)
B Consider accepting the Open Session minutes of December 3, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of December 3, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Open Session minutes of December 3, 2025 it was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra)
C Consider accepting the Open Session minutes of December 17, 2025
To accept the Open Session minutes of December 17, 2025
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Open Session minutes of December 17, 2025 it was seconded by M. Healy and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra)
D Consider accepting the Quad Board meeting minutes of October 15, 2025
To accept the Quad Board meeting minutes of October 15, 2025
Yes: Healy, Hines, Sagar, ZorraAbstained: Pozzi
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Quad Board meeting minutes of October 15, 2025 it was seconded by M. Healy and it was approved. Vote: 4-0 in favor (P. Pozzi abstention) Community speaks – Doreen Taylor, 101 Forsythe Circle, was present to request clarification on whether she will be provided a copy of Town Counsel's opinion regarding the Open Meeting Law complaint. Mr. Cadime stated that when Town Counsel submits the opinion to the state, she will receive the entire packet. OTHER BUSINESS – TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S RE.” (Motion: Zorra)
F Library meeting – See Town Administrator's Report.
At 7:13 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to not reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A): To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town schools (2 North Street); (B): To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town (320 Pleasant Street); (C): Consider accepting the Executive Session minutes of December 3, 2025; (D): Consider accepting the Executive Session minutes of December 17, 2025
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:13 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to not reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A): To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town schools (2 North Street); (B): To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to MGL c 30A § 21(a) (6) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the negotiating position of the town (320 Pleasant Street); (C): Consider accepting the Executive Session minutes of December 3, 2025; (D): Consider accepting the Executive Session minutes of December 17, 2025; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, 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.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
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