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February 4, 2026
9 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 appointment of Shane Halajko as a full member of the Zoning Board of
To appoint Shane Halajko as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to appoint Shane Halajko as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 4, Consider the Conditional Offer of Employment to Nathan Perry for the position of Special/Reserve Police Officer. Police Chief Enos was present, accompanied by Officer Perry. Chief Enos requested that the Board extend a conditional offer of employment to Nathan Perry. He explained that the Seekonk Police Department employs reserve officers to assist full-ti.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
To appoint Nathan Perry to the position of Special/Reserve Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: completion of a satisfactory background check; physical examination, with drug screening; psychological screening; execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; MPTC Physical Fitness test; obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry; Fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; Successful verification of the National Decertification Index; successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Nathan Perry to the position of Special/Reserve Police Officer for the Police Department subject to and conditioned upon his successful passage, as determined by the Town Administrator, of the following: completion of a satisfactory background check; physical examination, with drug screening; psychological screening; execution of the Recruit Officer repayment agreement; MPTC Physical Fitness test; obtain and maintain a Massachusetts License to Carry; Fulfillment of all statutory requirements set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission to become a Certified Law Enforcement Officer; Successful verification of the National Decertification Index; successful passage of the civil service physical ability test; completion and passage of an MPTC or approved ROC Police Academy; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 5. Consider accepting the donation to the Police Department from William and Karen George in the amount of $50.00 in the memory of Sgt. Richard "Dick" Garrott. Chief Enos noted that the donations were made in memory of Sgt. Richard Garrot. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sagar)
Consider accepting the donation to the Police Department from William and Karen George
To accept the donation to the Police Department from William and Karen George in the amount of $50.00 in memory of Sgt. Richard "Dick" Garrott
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the donation to the Police Department from William and Karen George in the amount of $50.00 in memory of Sgt. Richard "Dick" Garrott; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor 6. Consider accepting the donation to the Police Department from the Seekonk Fire Museum in the amount of $125.00 in the memory of Sgt. Richard "Dick" Garrott.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
Consider accepting the donation to the Police Department from the Seekonk Fire Museum
To accept the donation to the Police Department from the Seekonk Fire Museum in the amount of $125.00 in memory of Sgt. Richard "Dick" Garrott
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to accept the donation to the Police Department from the Seekonk Fire Museum in the amount of $125.00 in memory of Sgt. Richard "Dick" Garrott; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Jim Garrott, a former member of the Volunteer Fire Department and the son of Richard Garrott, was present to address the Board. He stated that his father devoted his heart and soul to serving the town and expressed that, upon his passing, it was his wish for donations to be directed to the Seekonk Police Department to assist with departmental needs. Mr. Garro.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
A License Hearing: Consider the renewal of a Mobile Food Cart license for Seekonk Grand Prix,
To approve the renewal of a Mobile Food Cart license for Seekonk Grand Prix, 1098 Fall River Avenue
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the renewal of a Mobile Food Cart license for Seekonk Grand Prix, 1098 Fall River Avenue; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
B License Hearing: Consider the request for a Change of Manager for Bristol County Stadium d/b/a
To approve the request for a Change of Manager for Bristol County Stadium d/b/a Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Avenue, David Alburn to be Manager
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to approve the request for a Change of Manager for Bristol County Stadium d/b/a Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Avenue, David Alburn to be Manager; it was seconded by P. Pozzi and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor C. Joint meeting with the school committee: Dr. Gerardi thanked the Board for allowing them to hold the meeting. He called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m., with the following members present: Chair Dr. Gerardi, Vice Chair Emily Field, Secretary Lisa Rizzo, Member Kyle Juckett, Member Alicia McManus, and Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell. Ryan McGee, the S.” (Motion: Sagar)
E Establish the date for Spring Town Meeting
To establish the date of Spring Town Meeting as May 11, 2026
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion establish the date of Spring Town Meeting as May 11, 2026; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
F Consider opening the Spring Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant to close on March 12, 2026
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion to open the Spring Town Meeting Warrant to close on March 12, 2026; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Mr. Cadime just asked that it close on March 12", 2026 Community speaks — nobody was present to speak.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Healy)
E Medeiros Farm Committee Report (J. Sullivan) — The Medeiros Farm Committee will convene on
At 7:58 p.m. to adjourn open session, not to enter into executive session
From the minutes
“G. Sagar made a motion at 7:58 p.m. to adjourn open session, not to enter into executive session; 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 Items Distributed at the February 4, 2026 Select Board Meeting e Memorandum and request from the Fire Chief for the presentation of a Lifesaving Award e Memorandum from the Police Chief sup.” (Motion: Sagar, second: Pozzi)
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