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The Reporter August 2021
The Seekonk Scene The Clerk’s Corner It’s August and Halloween decorations are already appearing on retailer shelves. A little spooky! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather and squeezing in as many beach and barbeque moments as they can before September rolls around. At the Annual Town Meeting June 7, 2021, the Town voted with a 2/3 majority to Florice Craig go to ballot to appropriate $2,700,000.00 to fund the construction and renovation of the Seekonk Connolly Field and the Mooney Track. The date for the Special Town Election is August 30, 2021, 7am to 8pm at the Seekonk Senior High School 261 Arcade Ave.
SEEKONK 508-336-8523
The last day to register to vote for this election will be August 11, 2021. If you are going to be away or can’t make the election, please apply for an Absentee Voting Ballot. To receive a ballot, you must first fill out an application. The application is on the Town Clerk Page of the Town of Seekonk Website, under the heading “Downloadable Forms”. Please print the form, fill it out and either drop if off in the drop-box outside Town Hall, bring it into the Town Clerk’s office, or mail it to Attn: Town Clerk, 100 Peck St. Seekonk, MA 02771. For all voter information please do not hesitate to call us at: 508-3362920 and we will be glad to help you. The Ballot question will read: “ Shall the Town of Seekonk be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and onehalf, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the construction and renovation of the Seekonk Connolly Field and Mooney Track, including furnishings and equipment, which project costs shall include, but not be limited to, demolition, landscaping, paving, utility and other site improvements related to the project, associated architectural, engineering and other professional and legal expenses and fees, and all other costs incidental or related thereto? Yes or No The first day back to school is Wednesday September 1, 2021. Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday September 6th all schools and Town offices will be closed for the holiday. Have a wonderful month and remember the Town Clerk’s office welcomes inquiries from all citizens seeking assistance, or information in relation to services provided by the Town of Seekonk.
Celebrate Seekonk
September 18th 11:00 - 4:00 at the Seekonk Library
In 1636 Samuel Newman and his congregation made their way the 40 miles from the Plymouth Plantations into the vast new world to begin a distant settlement called Seaconcke. We are celebrating the history, culture and creative spirit that is Seekonk. We’ve got food, live music, art, storytelling, activities for kids and seniors. Don’t miss this chance to Honk if you Love the Konk!
Seekonk Animal Shelter News
Rhonda is a 5 ½ year old spayed female. She is up to date on vaccines and Heartworm tested. As you can see, she is a fullfigured gal who would love to have family to walk off her pounds. Rhonda was surrendered by her family when they split up and moved. They were unable to take her to where they moved to. Rhonda loves people, but must be only pet and no small children due to her size. Looking for a home with experience with large breeds. If you are interested in meeting Rhonda, please visit her at the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St, or call us at 508-336-6663 Rhonda for more information.
