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Seekonk Chair
Gary Sagar
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
On split votes, Sagar voted the same way as…
- Elizabeth A. Elmasian92% (12 of 13)
- Robert Archambault90% (9 of 10)
- Michael P. Healy38% (5 of 13)
- Christopher Zorra15% (2 of 13)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Sagar as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 13 of 13 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (13)
- Aug 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Apr 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Aug 5Healy reviewed the call logs and noted responses occurring…Motion: to temporarily suspend the license for K&A Auto until the Select…Passed 3–1 · Sagar: Yes
August 5, 2026 · Item M: Healy reviewed the call logs and noted responses occurring on April 1, April 24, May 9, May 15, and
To temporarily suspend the license for K&A Auto until the Select Board meeting of September 2, 2026
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elmasian, Healy, SagarNo: Zorra
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to temporarily suspend the license for K&A Auto until the Select Board meeting of September 2, 2026; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was approved Vote: 3-1 in favor (C. Zorra opposed) G. Sagar asked whether Attorney Garland had received the full docket materials provided to the Board. Attorney Garland stated that he had received a letter, copies of site inspections, and redacted emails from the Town Administrator's Office referencing two compliance issues; however, he had not received the Police Department reports. G. Sagar offered to pr.” (Motion: Healy, second: Elmasian)
Jul 22Cable Licensing: Review, discussion, and potential vote on whether…Motion: to formally initiate the initial cable television licensing process in the…Passed 4–0 · Sagar: Not recorded
July 22, 2026 · Item M: Cable Licensing: Review, discussion, and potential vote on whether to formally initiate the initial cable television licensing process in the Town to allow for the licensing of additional
To formally initiate the initial cable television licensing process in the Town to allow for the licensing of additional cable providers in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable (DTC) regulations under 207 CMR 3.00. and to waive some of the procedural requirements
The minutes give only the count (4–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to formally initiate the initial cable television licensing process in the Town to allow for the licensing of additional cable providers in accordance with the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable (DTC) regulations under 207 CMR 3.00. and to waive some of the procedural requirements; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was approved Vote: 4-0 in favor (R. Archambault recused.” (Motion: Healy, second: Elmasian)
Jul 22Consider the appointment of Jeffrey Mello as per diem…Motion: to appoint Jeffrey Mello as per diem Building CommissionerPassed 4–1 · Sagar: Yes
July 22, 2026 · Item R: Consider the appointment of Jeffrey Mello as per diem Building Commissioner
To appoint Jeffrey Mello as per diem Building Commissioner
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archambault, Elmasian, Sagar, ZorraNo: Healy
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Jeffrey Mello as per diem Building Commissioner; it was seconded by E. Elmasian, and it was approved Vote: 4-1 in favor (M. Healy – opposed.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Elmasian)
Jul 8Discuss and vote on including a debt exclusion vote…Motion: to place on the November 3rd State Election Ballot a debt…Passed 3–2 · Sagar: Yes
July 8, 2026 · Item 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?"
Voted: Yes
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)
Jul 8Discuss the request of the Seekonk Lions Club, to…Motion: to support the naming of the field in memory of Neal…Passed 4–1 · Sagar: Yes
July 8, 2026 · Item 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
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 24Joint Meeting with the Medeiros Farm Committee - Discussion…Motion: to confirm no active recreation on the Medeiros Farm property at…Passed 3–2 · Sagar: Yes
June 24, 2026 · Item R: Joint Meeting with the Medeiros Farm Committee - Discussion of the Medeiros Farm Project and continued discussion regarding awarding the Designer Service Bid for the Medeiros
To confirm no active recreation on the Medeiros Farm property at the corner of Elm Street and Lincoln Street
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archambault, Elmasian, SagarNo: Healy, Zorra
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to confirm no active recreation on the Medeiros Farm property at the corner of Elm Street and Lincoln Street; it was seconded by G. Sagar, and it was approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 in favor Chris Zorra – Nay; Michael Healy – Nay, Gary Sagar – Aye; Elizabeth Elmasian – Aye; Robert Archambault – Aye E. Elmasia.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Sagar)
Jun 24Joint Meeting with the Medeiros Farm Committee - Discussion…Motion: to authorize the Select Board to commission a traffic study utilizing…Passed 3–2 · Sagar: Yes
June 24, 2026 · Item R: Joint Meeting with the Medeiros Farm Committee - Discussion of the Medeiros Farm Project and continued discussion regarding awarding the Designer Service Bid for the Medeiros
To authorize the Select Board to commission a traffic study utilizing the master plan
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archambault, Elmasian, SagarNo: Healy, Zorra
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to authorize the Select Board to commission a traffic study utilizing the master plan; it was seconded by R. Archambault, and it was approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 in favor.” (Motion: Elmasian, second: Archambault)
Jun 24Sagar and E. Elmasian stated that no further direction…Motion: to reject the CHA contract for the Medeiros Farm project until…Passed 3–2 · Sagar: Yes
June 24, 2026 · Item G: Sagar and E. Elmasian stated that no further direction would be provided at that time.
To reject the CHA contract for the Medeiros Farm project until a traffic study is completed
Voted: Yes
Yes: Archambault, Elmasian, SagarNo: Healy, Zorra
From the minutes
“E. Elmasian made a motion to reject the CHA contract for the Medeiros Farm project until a traffic study is completed; it was seconded by R. Archambault and it was approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-2 in favor Chris Zorra – Nay; Michael Healy – Nay, Gary Sagar – Aye; Elizabeth Elmasian – Aye; Robert Archambault – Aye Mr. Sullivan stated that the Medeiros Farm Committee will be taking a recess at 6:57 p.m. to relocate to the Planning Room to approve invoices. The Medeiros Farm Committee reopened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The Medeiros Farm Committee approved all.” (Motion: Elmasian)
Jun 17Archambault again asked Mr. Cadime to summarize his recommendationMotion: to award the on-call pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation services to J.…Passed 3–2 · Sagar: No
June 17, 2026 · Item R: Archambault again asked Mr. Cadime to summarize his recommendation.
To award the on-call pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation services to J. H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. with GPI oversight
Voted: No
Yes: Archambault, Healy, ZorraNo: Elmasian, Sagar
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion award the on-call pavement and sidewalk rehabilitation services to J. H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. with GPI oversight; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was approved. Vote: 3-2 in favor Chris Zorra-Aye; Michael Healy – Aye, Gary Sagar – Nay; Elizabeth Elmasian – Nay; Robert Archambault – Aye G. Sagar requested the following: Agenda items: Mr. Sagar stated that he had previously provided Board members with information regarding the use of drones and requested that the materials be shared with the respective department chiefs so that further discussions cou.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Jun 10Elmasian reiterated concern regarding the importance of Arcade Avenue…Motion: to award the contract to J.H. Lynch & SonsFailed 2–2 · Sagar: No
June 10, 2026 · Item E: Elmasian reiterated concern regarding the importance of Arcade Avenue as a primary route connecting Route 44 to the northern section of Town and asked whether a firm completion date
To award the contract to J.H. Lynch & Sons
Voted: No
Yes: Healy, ZorraNo: Elmasian, SagarAbsent: Archambault
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to award the contract to J.H. Lynch & Sons; it was seconded by M. Healy, and the motion failed. Roll call vote 2-2: C. Zorra – Aye; E. Elmasian – Nay; M. Healy – Aye; G. Sagar – Nay. Motion failed.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Healy)
Votes with no disagreement (119)
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