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Government · Town Meeting

Town Meeting passes $76.8 million budget, 166-21

Seekonk Town Meeting approved a $76.8 million FY27 budget and rejected $975,000 for a Martin School parking lot. Voters passed the general fund budget 166-21, after adding $173,000 in Chapter 70 aid to the schools line, 158-33.

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Government · Town Meeting

Officials preview May 11 Town Meeting warrant

Seekonk officials previewed the May 11 Town Meeting warrant. Town Moderator Mike Durkee hosted Town Administrator Sean Kadeem, Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Kidwell and Town Planner John Aubin.

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Government · Town Meeting

Durkee outlines plan to waive article readings

Seekonk's new moderator previewed changes aimed at a shorter Town Meeting. Moderator Mike Durkee used a "Town Meeting 101" session to explain procedure and outline plans to waive the reading of articles and ask the Select Board to limit article introductions to five minutes.

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board backs billboard overlay with conditions

The Seekonk Planning Board recommended a billboard overlay bylaw for Town Meeting, with conditions. Members voted 4-0-1 on a member's motion, seeking a height limit, a decommissioning bond, a cap of three billboards and a pilot agreement recommendation.

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ZBA approves County Street solar permit 4-1

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a dual-use solar array on County and Miller streets. The 4-1 vote, with Shane Halajko opposed, came with conditions for 10-foot minimum screening and continued Chapter 61A farming.

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