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July 8, 2026
27 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Gary Sagar, Michael P. Healy, Robert Archambault, Christopher Zorra, Elizabeth A. Elmasian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consider the appointment of Rachel Foster to the Commission on Disability, term to expire 2029
To appoint Rachel Foster to the Commission on Disability, term to expire 2029
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Rachel Foster to the Commission on Disability, term to expire 2029; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor 2. Consider the appointment of Rashida Taher to the Board of Health, term to expire 2029 Ms. Rashida Taher was present. Mr. Cadime recommended that the Board appoint Ms. Taher to the Board of Health. He stated that the Board of Health interviewed Ms. Taher and believes she will be an excellent addition. Ms. Taher stated that she looks forward to serving on the.” (Motion: Healy, second: Archambault)
Consider the appointment of Rashida Taher to the Board of Health, term to expire 2029
To appoint Rashida Taher to the Board of Health, term to expire 2029
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Rashida Taher to the Board of Health, term to expire 2029; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved.” (Motion: Healy, second: Archambault)
Consider the appointment of Barry Murphy to the Veterans Council, term to expire 2029
To appoint Barry Murphy to the Veterans Council, term to expire 2029
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to appoint Barry Murphy to the Veterans Council, term to expire 2029; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor 4. Consider accepting a donation to the Seekonk Animal Shelter, in the amount of $500, in memory of Jo Ann Peace M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Elmasian)
Consider accepting a donation to the Seekonk Animal Shelter, in the amount of $500, in memory of Jo Ann Peace
To accept the donation to the Seekonk Animal Shelter, in the amount of $500, in memory of Jo Ann Peace
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to accept the donation to the Seekonk Animal Shelter, in the amount of $500, in memory of Jo Ann Peace; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community Speaks – Nobody was present to speak. General Business.” (Motion: Healy, second: Elmasian)
A Public Hearing: Consider the request for an Annual Alcohol License for Tavern Opco LLC, d/b/a/ Tavern in the Square, to be located at 1125 Fall River Avenue, James Corey is manager
To close the public hearing at 5:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to close the public hearing at 5:09 p.m.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor M. Heal.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To approve the request for an Annual Alcohol License for Tavern Opco LLC, d/b/a Tavern in the Square, to be located at 1125 Fall River Avenue, James Corey is manager
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the request for an Annual Alcohol License for Tavern Opco LLC, d/b/a Tavern in the Square, to be located at 1125 Fall River Avenue, James Corey is manager; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Elmasian)
B License Hearing: Consider the request for a change of LLC Manager/Officer for Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC d/b/a Outback Steakhouse, located at 1301 Fall River Avenue
To approve the request for a change of LLC Manager/Officer for Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC d/b/a Outback Steakhouse, located at 1301 Fall River Avenue
From the minutes
“R. Archambault made a motion to approve the request for a change of LLC Manager/Officer for Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC d/b/a Outback Steakhouse, located at 1301 Fall River Avenue; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Archambault, second: Healy)
C Discuss and vote on including a debt exclusion vote for the South Fire Station on the November State Election Ballot
To place on the November 3rd State Election Ballot a debt exclusion vote for the South End Fire Station "Shall the Town of Seekonk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the design, engineering, site preparation, construction, and initial furnishing and equipping of a proposed South End Fire Station to be located at 69 School Street, Seekonk, MA, including all costs incidental or related thereto?"
Yes: Archambault, Elmasian, SagarNo: Healy, Zorra
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to place on the November 3rd State Election Ballot a debt exclusion vote for the South End Fire Station "Shall the Town of Seekonk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the design, engineering, site preparation, construction, and initial furnishing and equipping of a proposed South End Fire Station to be located at 69 School Street, Seekonk, MA, including all costs incidental or related thereto?"; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 in favor (M. Healy & C. Zorra Opposed) Robert Archambault – Aye; Michael Healy – Nay; Gary Sagar – Aye; Elizabeth Elmasian – Aye; Chris Zorra – Na.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Archambault)
D Consider the reappointment of Board and Committee Members: Gary Jones, Jr. and Jeff Cabral to the Parks and Recreation Committee, terms to expire in 2029
To reappoint Gary Jones, Jr. and Jeff Cabral to the Parks and Recreation Committee, terms to expire in 2029
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to reappoint Gary Jones, Jr. and Jeff Cabral to the Parks and Recreation Committee, terms to expire in 2029; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
E Consider the appointment of Kevin Nagle as Constable, not requiring disclosure, as recommended by Police Chief David Enos, Jr.
To appoint Kevin Nagle as Constable, not requiring disclosure, as recommended by Police Chief David Enos, Jr.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Kevin Nagle as Constable, not requiring disclosure, as recommended by Police Chief David Enos, Jr.; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
F Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Gavin Cabral
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and to appoint Traffic Constable Gavin Cabral
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and to appoint Traffic Constable Gavin Cabral; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Archambault)
G Consider the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and the appointment of Traffic Constable Aaron Bento
To accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and to appoint Traffic Constable Aaron Bento
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the disclosure of M.G.L.c. 268A, § 20(f) and to appoint Traffic Constable Aaron Bento; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Archambault)
C Zorra recalled that the matter had come before the Board several years ago and stated that Pawtucket was simply requesting updated copies for its records.
To approve the City of Pawtucket, RI Police Department Mutual Aid Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the City of Pawtucket, RI Police Department Mutual Aid Agreement and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor Item J was taken out of order.” (Motion: Healy, second: Elmasian)
J Discussion regarding a possible reduction in tournament fees for Seekonk Little League
To reduce the tournament fees from $1400 to $700
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to reduce the tournament fees from $1400 to $700; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Archambault)
I Discuss the request of the Seekonk Lions Club, to name the Cole Street soccer fields in honor/memory of Neal Abelson
To support the naming of the field in memory of Neal Abelson
Yes: Archambault, Elmasian, Healy, SagarNo: Zorra
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to support the naming of the field in memory of Neal Abelson; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was approved Vote: 4-1 in favor (C. Zorra Opposed) Item N was taken out of order.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Archambault)
N Consider the request to approve the lease of Room 236 at the Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Avenue; the Francis W. Gallishaw School at 320 Pleasant Street; and North
To approve the leases as outlined in the warrant for the three facilities
From the minutes
“R. Archambault made a motion to approve the leases as outlined in the warrant for the three facilities; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favor K. Fourth Quarter Budget Presentation Mr. Cadime reviewed the fourth quarter budget presentation (see Attachment A). L. FY26 Year-end Financial Transfers Ms. Jenn Argo, Finance Director, was present to review budgetary matters. The following changes were presented: Ms. Argo explained that the Registrars' expense increased due to an unexpected new State require.” (Motion: Archambault, second: Healy)
L FY26 Year-end Financial Transfers
To approve the year end transfers of $265,105
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve the year end transfers of $265,105; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Elmasian)
M Consider the appointment of KP Law as Town Counsel for a one-year term per the Town Charter
To appoint KP Law as Town Counsel for a one-year term per the Town Charter
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to appoint KP Law as Town Counsel for a one-year term per the Town Charter; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Archambault)
O Accept the resignation of Carol-Ann Days from the position of Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director, effective August 28, 2026
To accept the resignation of Carol-Ann Days from the position of Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director, effective August 28, 2026
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to accept the resignation of Carol-Ann Days from the position of Assistant Town Administrator/Human Resources Director, effective August 28, 2026; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Archambault)
P Accept the resignation of Jeffrey Mello from the position of Building Commissioner, effective July 10, 2026
To accept the resignation of Jeffrey Mello from the position of Building Commissioner, effective July 10, 2026
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Mello from the position of Building Commissioner, effective July 10, 2026; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Archambault)
Q Accept the resignation of Timothy Cutler from the position of Plumbing and Gas Inspector, effective July 6, 2026
To accept the resignation of Timothy Cutler from the position of Plumbing and Gas Inspector, effective July 6, 2026
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to accept the resignation of Timothy Cutler from the position of Plumbing and Gas Inspector, effective July 6, 2026; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Archambault)
E Elmasian and R. Archambault stated that, unless required, they did not need the complaint to be read into the record.
To adopt the letter from Attorney Riley with changes
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to adopt the letter from Attorney Riley with changes; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was unanimously approved Vote: 5-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Healy, second: Elmasian)
S Consider accepting the open session meeting minutes of May 13, 2026, June 10, 2026, June 17, 2026, and June 24, 2026
To accept the open session meeting minutes of May 13, 2026 and June 10, 2026
Yes: Elmasian, Healy, Sagar, ZorraAbstained: Archambault
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the open session meeting minutes of May 13, 2026 and June 10, 2026; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was approved. Vote: 4-0, 1 abstention (R. Archambault) R. Archambaul.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To accept the open session meeting minutes of June 17, 2026 and June 24, 2026
From the minutes
“R. Archambault made a motion to accept the open session meeting minutes of June 17, 2026 and June 24, 2026; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 5-0 all in favor Community speaks – Mr. Charles Beauchamp, 127 Allen Avenue, was present to discuss potential properties in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. He stated that he is an active member of Habitat for Humanity and that Kimberly Thomas, the Executive Director, would like to attend the next meeting to provide a presentation to the Board. Mr. Beauchamp requested.” (Motion: Archambault, second: Healy)
E Medeiros Farm Committee Report (E. Elmasian) – Nothing new at this time.
At 6:36 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session A): To conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Supervisors Unit Local 9517-09 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 a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Clerical Unit Local 9517-10 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): To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 per MGL c Page 19 of 20 Select Board July 8, 2026 30A § 21(a) (3) as having the discussion in open session would be detrimental to the litigation or bargaining posit
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion at 6:36 p.m. to adjourn open session to enter into executive session to reconvene in open session A): To conduct a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Supervisors Unit Local 9517-09 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 a strategy session with respect to negotiations with the United Steelworkers Clerical Unit Local 9517-10 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): To conduct strategy sessions with respect to negotiations with Seekonk Firefighters Union IAFF Local 1931 per MGL c.” (Motion: Healy, second: Archambault)
G Sagar entered into Open Session at 7:56 p.m.
To approve Item C in Executive Session, the Side Letter of Agreement for the Fire Department regarding Seekonk Speedway details
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to approve Item C in Executive Session, the Side Letter of Agreement for the Fire Department regarding Seekonk Speedway details; it was seconded by M. Healy, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Aye; Elizabeth Elmasian – Aye; Robert Archambault – Aye M. Heal.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
To adjourn open session at 7:57 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to adjourn open session at 7:57 p.m.; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 all in favor Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Aye; Elizabeth Elmasian – Aye; Robert Archambault – Aye Respectfully submitted, Robert Archambault, Clerk Prepared by: Catherine Testa.” (Motion: Healy, second: Archambault)
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