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Michelle A. Hines
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Hines voted the same way as…
- Christopher Zorra67% (4 of 6)
- Pamela Pozzi50% (3 of 6)
- Justin Sullivan50% (3 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Hines 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 29 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- May 24, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (30)
- Mar 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Mar 27Consider the appointment of Adam Dalessio to the position…Motion: to appoint Adam Dalessio to the position of Deputy Fire Chief…Passed 3–1 · Hines: Yes
March 27, 2024 · Item B: Consider the appointment of Adam Dalessio to the position of Deputy Fire Chief
To appoint Adam Dalessio to the position of Deputy Fire Chief subject to and conditioned upon the successful completion of Contract Negotiations
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hines, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to appoint Adam Dalessio to the position of Deputy Fire Chief subject to and conditioned upon the successful completion of Contract Negotiations; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was voted 3 in favor with 1 opposition (P. Pozzi). C. Recognition and Proclamation for National Library Week M. Hines read a proclamation for National Library Week. Library Director Kate Hibbert and Board of Library Trustees Chair, Alyssa Richard were present.” (Motion: Hines, second: Sullivan)
Mar 13Sullivan, President of SYS, said the SYS League Board…Motion: to accept the donation from the Seekonk Youth Soccer League for…Passed 3–0 · Hines: Yes
March 13, 2024 · Item J: Sullivan, President of SYS, said the SYS League Board recently approved replacement of the goals
To accept the donation from the Seekonk Youth Soccer League for two new 8x24 goals for the Cole Street Soccer Fields
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hines, Pozzi, ZorraAbstained: Sullivan
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to accept the donation from the Seekonk Youth Soccer League for two new 8x24 goals for the Cole Street Soccer Fields; it was seconded by P. Pozzi, and it was voted: 3 in favor and 1 abstention (J. Sullivan).” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
Feb 28Cadime advised the Board this grant is will help…Motion: to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Massachusetts Preservation Projects…Passed 2–1 · Hines: Not recorded
February 28, 2024 · Item S: Cadime advised the Board this grant is will help with the master plan for the Medeiros Farm.
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Grant application and contract should we be awarded funds through the Massachusetts Historical Commission; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. P. Pozzi asked if the CPC had to match the grant. Tracy Jamieson, Grant Coordinator, explained it is a match of $30,000. The Town meeting voted to approve the CPC funds and it will be submitted along with the grant application and contract. Vote: 3-0 all in favor Page 3 of 5 Board of Selectmen February 28, 2024 E. Consider submitting a Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest for a new School Building Chair Zorra explained the School Committee voted 3-2 against the Statement of Interest. It is being presented to the Board to consider signing it. S. Cadime asked the Board to take a vote to allow the Superintendent of Schools
The minutes give only the count (2–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Grant application and contract should we be awarded funds through the Massachusetts Historical Commission; P. Pozzi seconded, and it was unanimously approved. P. Pozzi asked if the CPC had to match the grant. Tracy Jamieson, Grant Coordinator, explained it is a match of $30,000. The Town meeting voted to approve the CPC funds and it will be submitted along with the grant application and contract. Vote: 3-0 all in favor.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
Nov 29Clarification and potential reconsideration of the vote regarding the…Motion: for the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and…Failed 2–2 · Hines: Not recorded
November 29, 2023 · Item B: Clarification and potential reconsideration of the vote regarding the hiring process for a new Fire Chief
For the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and external applicants
The minutes give only the count (2–2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion for the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and external applicants; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was voted: 2 in favor/2 opposed. Further Discussion: C. Zorra said he would like to put it out to internal candidates first. P. Pozzi agreed. The Board continued discussion. J. Sullivan said the process will take too long if you advertise separately. S. Cadime recommended an internal and external posting to minimize the time of having to go back out if there is not an internal candidate. He said if.” (Motion: Hines)
Nov 29Cadime recommended an internal and external posting to minimize…Motion: that the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and…Passed 3–1 · Hines: Yes
November 29, 2023 · Item S: Cadime recommended an internal and external posting to minimize the time of having to go back out
That the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and external applicants
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hines, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion that the hiring of a new Fire Chief include internal and external applicants; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and voted: 3 in favor/1 opposed (P. Pozzi) S. Cadime asked the Board for a salary range for the position. M. Hines asked the salaries of the last 3-4 Seekonk Fire Chiefs. Assistant TA/HR Director, Carol Days, said the current Seekonk Fire Chief salary is $127,684. The previous Chief's salary was $125,181. The Board continued with the salary discussion. The salary should align with the Police Chief. The ave.” (Motion: Hines)
Nov 29Cadime recommended an internal and external posting to minimize…Motion: to advertise the salary range for the new Fire Chief from…Passed 3–1 · Hines: Yes
November 29, 2023 · Item S: Cadime recommended an internal and external posting to minimize the time of having to go back out
To advertise the salary range for the new Fire Chief from $130,000- $145,000
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hines, Sullivan, ZorraNo: Pozzi
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to advertise the salary range for the new Fire Chief from $130,000- $145,000; it was seconded by J. Sullivan and it was voted: 3 in favor/1 opposed (P. Pozzi) M. Hines suggested a committee of 5 people review the applications and conduct interviews (TA, Assistant TA/HR Director, BOS member, 2 retired Fire Chief(s)/Deputy Fire Chief). The Board discussed. M. Hine.” (Motion: Hines)
Oct 25Cadime answered approximately $10,000-$15,000Motion: to not hire a consultant for the hiring process and do…Passed 4–1 · Hines: Yes
October 25, 2023 · Item S: Cadime answered approximately $10,000-$15,000.
To not hire a consultant for the hiring process and do it within the Town personnel
Voted: Yes
Yes: Healy, Hines, Pozzi, ZorraNo: SullivanThe minutes give the count as 4–0, but the roll call in the minutes lists 4 Yes and 1 No; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to not hire a consultant for the hiring process and do it within the Town personnel; it was seconded by P. Pozzi; and it was voted: C. Zorra asked for clarification of motion. M. Hines said the motion is not to hire a consultant and the Town would do the hiring process for a new Fire Chief within our own Town personnel. Roll Call Vote: 4 in favor/1 not in favor Justin Sullivan-Nay; Pam Pozzi-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Michelle Hines-Aye; Michael Healy-Aye S. Cadime asked if the Board wanted to proceed with an interim chief. M. Hin.” (Motion: Hines, second: Pozzi)
Sep 13Consider the appointment of Anne Walsh as full member…Motion: to appoint Anne Walsh to the Zoning Board of AppealsPassed 4–0 · Hines: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item A: Consider the appointment of Anne Walsh as full member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Anne Walsh to the Zoning Board of Appeals
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to appoint Anne Walsh to the Zoning Board of Appeals; it was seconded by M. Hines, and unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favor B. Nuisance Dog Hearing: Continuation of a Nuisance Dog Hearing for a dog owned and/or kept by Derek Amaral, 27 Blacksmith Road from July 19, 2023 Chris Zorra recused himself from the meeting. Present: Andrea Russo, Animal Control Officer Richard Amaral (homeowner) Animal Control Office, Andrea Russo, stated they have not received any complaints regarding Ghost sinc.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Hines)
Sep 13Nuisance Dog Hearing: Continuation of a Nuisance Dog Hearing…Motion: that no further action will be taken at this time as…Passed 3–0 · Hines: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item B: Nuisance Dog Hearing: Continuation of a Nuisance Dog Hearing for a dog owned and/or kept by Derek Amaral, 27 Blacksmith Road from July 19, 2023
That no further action will be taken at this time as the dog has not been determined to be a nuisance dog
The minutes record this vote as 3–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“P. Pozzi made a motion that no further action will be taken at this time as the dog has not been determined to be a nuisance dog; M. Hines seconded the motion; and it was unanimously agreed. Vote: 3-0 all in favor (C. Zorra recused himself) Chris Zorra reentered the meeting.” (Motion: Pozzi, second: Hines)
Sep 13License Hearing: Consider the request for a One-Day Special…Motion: to approve the One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican…Passed 4–0 · Hines: Not recorded
September 13, 2023 · Item C: License Hearing: Consider the request for a One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos Inc., d/b/a Plaza Mexico Cocina Mexicana &
To approve the One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos, Inc.
The minutes record this vote as 4–0, all in favor, but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“M. Hines made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Event Permit to hold a Mexican Independence Celebration, at Los Cantaritos, Inc.; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Vote: 4-0 all in favo.” (Motion: Hines, second: Zorra)
Votes with no disagreement (257)
From the Seekonk Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Every vote in these minutes has a count, and most name anyone who voted no or abstained. We check every count against the members named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos of current members: Town of Seekonk Select Board page (seekonk-ma.gov). Former members show initials.
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