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January 21, 2026
12 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 annual designation of Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To designate Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to designate Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 2. Consider the annual designation of Jessica Blake as Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151 Jessica Blake, Assistant Animal Control Officer, was present. M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
Consider the annual designation of Jessica Blake as Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To designate Jessica Blake as Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to designate Jessica Blake as Animal Control Officer; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 3. Consider the annual designation of Ashley Lawrence as Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151 Ashley Lawrence, Assistant Animal Control Officer, was present.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
Consider the annual designation of Ashley Lawrence as Animal Control Officer per MGL Ch 140, §151
To designate Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to designate Andrea Russo as Animal Control Officer; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 4. Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant Animal Control Officer, Andrea Russo, was present to read the Animal Control Officer's Warrant; see Attachment A. G. Saga.” (Motion: Healy, second: Sagar)
Consider accepting the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
To accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the Animal Control Officer's Warrant; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 5. Consider accepting the List of Donations, in the amount of $2649.62, to the Seekonk Animal Shelter Animal Control Officer, Andrea Russo, reported that the list included donations received between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, totaling $2,649.62. She expressed her appreciation to all donors and thanked them for their continued support and contributio.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Consider accepting the List of Donations, in the amount of $2649.62, to the Seekonk Animal Shelter
To accept the List of Donations in the amount of $2,649.62 to the Seekonk Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the List of Donations in the amount of $2,649.62 to the Seekonk Animal Shelter; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 6. Consider the acceptance of a donation from Rocky's Ace Hardware, in the amount of $599.19 to the Seekonk Animal Shelter Animal Control Officer Andrea Russo reported that Rocky's Ace Hardware conducted its 15th annual Holiday Pet Round Up, raising $599.19 for the Animal Shelter. She expressed her appreciation to Ace Hardware for its continued generosity and.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Consider the acceptance of a donation from Rocky's Ace Hardware, in the amount of $599.19 to the Seekonk Animal Shelter
To accept the donation from Rocky's Ace Hardware, in the amount of $599.19 to the Seekonk Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the donation from Rocky's Ace Hardware, in the amount of $599.19 to the Seekonk Animal Shelter; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
A Public Hearing: Consider the request for a new All Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License for Ugly Dumpling Seekonk, LLC., d/b/a, Ugly Dumpling, to be located at 1105 Fall River Avenue,
To open the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to open the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Attorney Tyler Hensler, on behalf of Ugly Dumpling Seekonk LLC, d/b/a The Ugly Dumpling, was present. He was joined by Xiao Feng "Michael" Wu, the manager of record, and Robert Masse, the Regional General Manager for the company. Attorney Hensler explained that the business is applying for a new Section 12 Restaurant License at this location. He described the.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
To close the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor G. Saga.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
To approve the request for a new All Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License for Ugly Dumpling Seekonk, LLC., d/b/a, Ugly Dumpling, to be located at 1105 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Jian Qing Weng, owner; Xiao Feng Wu, Manager
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request for a new All Alcohol On-Premises Liquor License for Ugly Dumpling Seekonk, LLC., d/b/a, Ugly Dumpling, to be located at 1105 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA, Jian Qing Weng, owner; Xiao Feng Wu, Manager; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
C Zorra reiterated that he has always supported letting residents decide, but emphasized that a building requires consideration of manpower and equipment. He noted that he attempted to
To postpone any vote to put the South End Fire Station on the upcoming Town Election ballot until February 18, 2026
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to postpone any vote to put the South End Fire Station on the upcoming Town Election ballot until February 18, 2026; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
E Consider accepting the Open Session minutes of January 7, 2026
To approve the open session minutes of January 7, 2026
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve the open session minutes of January 7, 2026; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community speaks – John Alves, 25 River Street, was present and thanked the Board for discussing the South End Fire Station. He expressed his understanding of a potential motion to proceed first with a ballot question followed by Town Meeting, but stated that, in his opinion, this approach is backward. He noted that Town Meeting allows for more in-depth discu.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
F Library meeting – Nothing at this time.
At 7:28 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to not reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A). Consider accepting the Executive Session minutes of January 7, 2026
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:28 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to not reconvene in open session for potential contract and agreement approval. A). Consider accepting the Executive Session minutes of January 7, 2026; 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 Respectfully submitted, Chris Zorra, Clerk Prepared by: Catherine Testa.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
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