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Candidate Profiles
Bryan Mulvey for Town Clerk By Joe Siegel Bryan Mulvey is hoping to make a difference as Town Clerk. Mulvey, 34, has always wanted to be involved in town government. “I see this as a great opportunity,” Mulvey said, noting he wanted to bring “new perspectives” and “new ideas” to the position.
Mulvey noted there is no information currently available from the clerk’s office about internships for local youth so they can pursue careers in government.
Mulvey attended Bridgewater State University, where he studied political science and history. Mulvey has many years experience in customer service in the banking industry and also served as a military intelligence analyst for the Massachusetts Army National Guard. “I’m a fast learner, I’m very motivated,” Mulvey said. “I got a wide variety of different experiences that will all culminate in being an effective and good town clerk.” Bryan Mulvey
David Andrade for Selectman By Joe Siegel David Andrade is seeking a third term on the Seekonk Board of Selectmen. Andrade, 39, who serves as chairman, wants to build on a record of success, which includes the completion of several building projects, including a new senior center.
The town’s financial status is also healthy and Andrade is proud of new stabilization fund accounts which have been established. David Andrade
March 2020 The Reporter 47 Andrade is employed as a project manager for an architectural firm. He obtained a Masters degree in Architecture from Roger Williams University. Andrade is also an Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects; the President of the Portuguese American Citizens Committee of Rhode Island, and is a former member and Advisory Board Chair for the Institute for Portuguese and World Lusophone Studies at Rhode Island College.
The board of selectmen is also enjoying improved relationships with various boards, including the Library Board of Trustees and the school committee. “I do my best to work with anyone and everyone who either approaches the board or is on the board,” Andrade said. Andrade says residents have been enthusiastic about his campaign. “Everyone seems supportive and positive and wants me to win so the town can keep moving forward,” Andrade added.
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- All Town Projects - New Senior Center - New Fire Station - New Animal Shelter - 2 K9 Police Dogs - Aiken School Addition - Community Playground - Hiking Trails Throughout Town - Voiced to Hire Within (Police Chief) - Increase Police/Fire Staff to Safer Levels - Cameras Throughout Town to slow down crime - New Fire Engines, Ambulance, Police Cruisers - Hire a Town Administrator who has been here 4+ years - Increase school staffing to better educate our students - Renovations to Town Hall for a better work atmosphere for our employees - Toughened the liquor policy to protect our youth - Secured an additional cemetery for our residents - New DPW Station and turf fields in the works - Maintain a fiscal town budget with small tax increases to help our residents - DPW staff increase - New equipment to better serve the town
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Nelson Almeida is running for another term on the Seekonk Board of Selectmen. Almeida, 42, wants to help maintain the board’s “consistency” and “transparency.” Almeida also wants to oversee the completion of ongoing building projects, including a new animal shelter and the expansion of the senior center. Almeida is married and has five children. He owns and operates his own heating business. The past few years have been very productive for the board, according to Almeida, who was first elected in 2014 and won re-election in 2017.
“With the support of the townspeople and the board of selectmen, we were able to get two K-9 police dogs, we were able to get a new senior center, a new animal shelter, and keep the morale at its’ highest level in town hall,” Almeida said.
Residents have been supportive of his candidacy. “A lot of people have reached out to offer help wherever I need it,” Almeida added. Nelson Almeida
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Adam Petronio for Selectman By Joe Siegel Adam Petronio is hoping to make a difference on the Seekonk Board of Selectmen.
Petronio, 50, who previously served on the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Open Space Committee, will face incumbents Nelson Almeida and David Andrade in the April 6 election. Petronio grew up in Providence and moved to Seekonk 10 years ago. He is an Army veteran and works for the Rhode Island National Guard. “It’s been great,” Petronio said of his military experience. “One of the best decisions I made in my life.”
Public safety and maintaining the town’s infrastructure are top priorities for Petronio, who has taken note of the increase in the population over the last five years. Petronio also believes the town should be able to work more cooperatively with the school department on formulating a budget. “Our approach to it should be more functional, should be based on needs,” Petronio said. “I look forward to working with the school committee.”
Petronio was a write-in candidate for the board in 2019 and has received favorable response for his campaign. “I listen to everyone I talk to, I have no problem meeting with anyone. I think as a selectman I provide a wealth of experience as well as leadership that is much needed,” Petronio said, adding “I do think people want change.” Adam Petronio
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Rehoboth Resident Donald Swanson Named to Meeting Street’s Board of Trustees Meeting Street, a national leader in child development, education, research and training, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rehoboth, Massachusetts resident Donald Swanson to its Board of Trustees. Swanson is the retired owner of Bowerman Associates, a Providence-based construction company specializing in design-build, project management and general consulting. He has served as a member of Wakefield’s Camp JORI Facilities Committee, a member of the Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital Board of Governors, and as the Vice Chair/Chairman of Meeting Street’s Capital Facilities Committee.
“Don brings a unique perspective and a wealth of invaluable professional knowledge and experience to our Board,” said John M. Kelly, President & CEO of Meeting Street. “We look forward to working with him and are fortunate to have him and his expertise on our team.”
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Daughters of The American Revolution Good Citizen Award Winners The Lydia Cobb-Quequechan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce the outstanding high school Good Citizen Awards for 2020.
The following student from DR Regional was named a Good Citizens: Richard Curtis – Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School All students received recognition at a ceremony on Wednesday, February 12th at the Somerset Public Library.
The Good Citizen Award and Scholarship Essay Program recognizes a high school senior chosen by their school who fulfills the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism.
