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Boston Herald]]> Stuff Outside Massachusetts Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:54:51 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/stuff-outside-massachusetts-f6/central-falls-has-fired-all-of-it-s-teachers-t267.htm#1037 http://www.seekonktalks.com/stuff-outside-massachusetts-f6/central-falls-has-fired-all-of-it-s-teachers-t267.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/regarding-my-school-committee-intentions-t272.htm mkreyssig I just wanted to clarify in one blow the reason I opted out of running for the School Committee. Some of you are aware that I have been unemployed since June of 2009. I have had no luck finding employment in my field, so I am in training for a new job that is more than likely going to have me traveling Monday through Friday. Unfortunately it all comes down to timing, and I will not have final details on my schedule until June. If my schedule does involve extensive travel I would not have ... Local Seekonk Topics Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:52:43 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/regarding-my-school-committee-intentions-t272.htm#1056 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/regarding-my-school-committee-intentions-t272.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/check-out-this-wanted-ad-t271.htm Dave WANTED: One rational, thoughtful, caring adult with common sense, for a position with the School Committee. This is a part time position that is challenging yet filled with fun moments. If you are looking for something to do on a Monday night (fine print: and a few other occasions) that involves charts, accolades, and creative thinking when it comes to budgeting, then this might be just what you are looking for! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about this position. Now that ... Local Seekonk Topics Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:24:41 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/check-out-this-wanted-ad-t271.htm#1053 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/check-out-this-wanted-ad-t271.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/cause-revenue-shortfall-effect-healthier-students-t270.htm seek2mend Today's Sun Chronicle features an article about the innovative steps to co-ordinate the efforts of the YMCA and Foxboro High School. When the issue of the possible misuse of the high school pool first came up several years ago, I suggested on the old chat group that perhaps we should let the Y run the pool in exchange for swim and fitness classes and/or cash. I believe the cost of a student membership to the Y is about 22.00 per month. If their are 3000 students enrolled in Seekonk Public ... Local Seekonk Topics Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:22:57 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/cause-revenue-shortfall-effect-healthier-students-t270.htm#1050 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/cause-revenue-shortfall-effect-healthier-students-t270.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/feb-23-through-25-save-a-pet-auction-630-pm-1030-pm-t261.htm terrybohax

Johnson and Wales Inn or watch on Cable 9

www.seekonksaveapet.org for items and info.]]> Calendar Events Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:55:00 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/feb-23-through-25-save-a-pet-auction-630-pm-1030-pm-t261.htm#1018 http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/feb-23-through-25-save-a-pet-auction-630-pm-1030-pm-t261.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/school-committee-question-t269.htm interestedinseekonk It is my understanding there is school budget meeting tomorrow evening (2/22) open to the public. I searched the School Comm. website and could not find any dates of meetings listed under the "calendar" option. (tad frustrating)
Wondering time and location?
Thanks!]]> Local Seekonk Topics Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:01:42 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/school-committee-question-t269.htm#1046 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/school-committee-question-t269.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-meadows-t268.htm seek2mend
I believe Sharon St Hillaire is a member of this on-line community. I think this would be a great time and place for an update. ]]> Local Seekonk Topics Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:48:12 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-meadows-t268.htm#1044 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-meadows-t268.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/april-5-2010-in-service-day-and-election-day-t181.htm terrybohax According to the new 2010 school calendar, the Teachers In Service Day has been moved and so the high school kids will be out for Election Day. Calendar Events Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:04:37 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/april-5-2010-in-service-day-and-election-day-t181.htm#510 http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/april-5-2010-in-service-day-and-election-day-t181.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-police-dept-codered-notification-system-t266.htm terrybohax Email from the Seekonk Police Dept about the CodeRED Notification System: 2/12/2010 - This is the Seekonk Police Department with an important message for all residents and businesses located in the Town of Seekonk . We have licensed the CodeRED Community Notification System to help disseminate important or critical information. We encourage all residents and businesses to go to the Seekonk Police Dept website, SeekonkPD.com, click on the CodeRED logo located on the left rail ... Local Seekonk Topics Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:14:06 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-police-dept-codered-notification-system-t266.htm#1036 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-police-dept-codered-notification-system-t266.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/school-notes-t177.htm Dave I am starting this thread as a go to place for information and comments on school stuff; Just wanted to drop a note on a few School things… Hats off to... Lucas Thompson The Middle School held a Career day. I was very impressed at the setup and speakers. Featured were a Toymaker (Hasbro), an Attorney General Prosecutor, Police, Fire, DEA, and at least 15 other occupations. The Middle School Bands (6th, 7th, and 8th each have a band) participated in the Great East Competition ... Local Seekonk Topics Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:49:07 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/school-notes-t177.htm#490 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/school-notes-t177.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-asks-residents-to-sign-up-for-reverse-911-t265.htm Dave
http://newsblog.projo.com/2010/02/seekonk-asks-residents-busines.html]]> Local Seekonk Topics Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:34:31 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-asks-residents-to-sign-up-for-reverse-911-t265.htm#1025 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/seekonk-asks-residents-to-sign-up-for-reverse-911-t265.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/what-is-going-on-at-cable-9-t264.htm birdman3398 There is turmoil going on at the station I hear that the manager was forced out, and it is too bad He did alot for that station and television throughout the town. What I would like to know is who does that board answer too. Local Seekonk Topics Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:13:14 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/what-is-going-on-at-cable-9-t264.htm#1024 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/what-is-going-on-at-cable-9-t264.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/library-schools-fiber-network-t263.htm StHilaire The Seekonk Public Library supports the article to fund a fiber network for both institutions. I did say that we should postpone the article only because I was told the article would not accomplish what needed to be done. I am for moving ahead tonight. Both the schools and the library have had a fiber network in their technology plans for years. I do believe that the town should have a Technology Advisory Bd as it had in the past. We need people with expertise to help develop future plans ... Local Seekonk Topics Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:18:49 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/library-schools-fiber-network-t263.htm#1020 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/library-schools-fiber-network-t263.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/special-town-meeting-warrants-t262.htm Dave
Meeting Warrants

Just had a very busy week at work so no article breakdowns this time but feel free to post comments on articles of interest.


d]]> Local Seekonk Topics Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:31:49 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/special-town-meeting-warrants-t262.htm#1019 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/special-town-meeting-warrants-t262.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/jan-19-senate-election-vote-at-the-high-school-t259.htm terrybohax However you feel about the candidates, please vote! Quote:Abortion key issue in US Senate race BY JIM HAND SUN CHRONICLE STAFFThursday, January 14, 2010 1:48 AM EST Both sides make appeal to base When Martha Coakley had a chance to ask Scott Brown a question during their U.S. Senate debate, she did not quiz him on unemployment, health care or the two wars the country is engaged in. Instead, she pressed him on an anti-abortion amendment he offered to a bill in 2005. The next ... State News Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:32:09 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/jan-19-senate-election-vote-at-the-high-school-t259.htm#1009 http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/jan-19-senate-election-vote-at-the-high-school-t259.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/january-30-900am-100pm-h1n1-seasonal-flu-vaccine-clinic-t260.htm terrybohax From the BOH: H1N1 & SEASONAL FLU VACCINE CLINIC BOARD OF HEALTH A free vaccination clinic for Seekonk Residents and Town Employees Date: January 30, 2010 Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Place: JOHNSON & WALES 213 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771 All vaccines will be provided at the upcoming clinic free of charge to all Seekonk Residents. The seasonal flu vaccine for residents 18 years of age and older. No appointments are necessary for this clinic. Please ... Calendar Events Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:13:14 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/january-30-900am-100pm-h1n1-seasonal-flu-vaccine-clinic-t260.htm#1011 http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/january-30-900am-100pm-h1n1-seasonal-flu-vaccine-clinic-t260.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/h1n1-vaccine-t228.htm seek2mend
Any thoughts, since I did not feel secure in going this one alone ]]> Local Seekonk Topics Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:44:12 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/h1n1-vaccine-t228.htm#845 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/h1n1-vaccine-t228.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/local-restaurants-and-ways-to-save-t75.htm Dave I started this thread so members could contribute some reviews of local eateries and ways to save. One big way to save some bucks is by joining www.restaurant.com You can but certificates online through them for many local eateries. The certificates usually cost around $10 for a $25 certificate and $3 for a $10 certificate. Each business has a menu for you to browse and lists any restrictions on the certificates. Some local eateries covered are Darlings, LJ's ... General Discussion Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:49:03 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/local-restaurants-and-ways-to-save-t75.htm#143 http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/local-restaurants-and-ways-to-save-t75.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/town-election-april-2010-t258.htm seek2mend
I have heard/read nothing. It seems to me the topic was always brought up before Christmas.

Admittedly, I have not been paying much attention.]]> Local Seekonk Topics Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:34:37 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/town-election-april-2010-t258.htm#1001 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/town-election-april-2010-t258.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/new-tax-rates-t252.htm tombenoit I just read the Sun Chronicle online and am really confused about the tax rate. The article states that the rate will go from $9.64 to $10.52 per $1,000 of valuation - that is $.88 per $1000. Later the article claims that "The median price is $50 higher in taxes for the residential homeowner". But still later it says "The median home value is $289,000". The math does not work. If the rate is going up $.88 then the increase for an owner of the median home ($289,000) would ... Local Seekonk Topics Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:29:16 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/new-tax-rates-t252.htm#948 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/new-tax-rates-t252.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/jan-19-senate-election-t257.htm terrybohax
As with all state/federal elections, polling hours will be 7AM – 8PM, all precincts vote at the High School.
Absentee ballots will be available about three weeks prior to each election.]]> Calendar Events Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:53:19 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/jan-19-senate-election-t257.htm#993 http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/jan-19-senate-election-t257.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/free-xbox-original-t256.htm mkreyssig
Also see my post on the free Futon.

PM me! ]]> General Discussion Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:21:08 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/free-xbox-original-t256.htm#986 http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/free-xbox-original-t256.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/futon-for-free-t210.htm mkreyssig I will be selling my futon in the next couple of weeks. I figured I would post here before taking my life into my own hands in by posting on Craigslist. It's nice. We bought it at Cardi's about two years ago. Solid wood. Very sturdy. The cushion is in good shape to. We are rearranging the house and no longer have a need for it. I am asking $200 (paid 450 for it) or best offer. If you are interested shoot me a PM. Like I said it will be 1 to 2 weeks before I actually need it out of the ... General Discussion Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:26:08 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/futon-for-free-t210.htm#699 http://www.seekonktalks.com/general-discussion-f12/futon-for-free-t210.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/storm-stories-t255.htm mkreyssig
Other than that we are holed up inside plowing through the Godfather Trilogy.

I also do not expect to see my inflatable lawn Santa until sometime in April or May.]]> Local Seekonk Topics Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:09:16 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/storm-stories-t255.htm#964 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/storm-stories-t255.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/merry-christmas-t254.htm terrybohax ]]> Calendar Events Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:51:00 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/merry-christmas-t254.htm#962 http://www.seekonktalks.com/calendar-events-f18/merry-christmas-t254.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/the-banna-fire-station-saga-t194.htm mkreyssig
I didn't think the issue with fire coverage was that we did not have enough fire fighters. I thought the issue was where they started from. Can't they just be spread out among the two stations?]]> Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:33:38 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/the-banna-fire-station-saga-t194.htm#543 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/the-banna-fire-station-saga-t194.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/nov-30th-2009-results-of-town-meeting-t251.htm terrybohax From the Sun Chronicle Quote:Town meeting voters reject green initiative SEEKONK - Voters approved a meals tax and a hotel room tax this week at town meeting, but rejected a proposal that would have allowed the town to qualify as a "green community." The taxes could bring in as much as $400,000 in extra revenue to the town. The green community initiative would have asked town boards to pursue the goal of meeting five criteria to reduce the town's energy usage. ... Local Seekonk Topics Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:06:27 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/nov-30th-2009-results-of-town-meeting-t251.htm#939 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/nov-30th-2009-results-of-town-meeting-t251.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/keep-special-election-t213.htm seek2mend
Not surprising the push is now to reverse that decision.

Any thoughts?]]> State News Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:28:22 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/keep-special-election-t213.htm#712 http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/keep-special-election-t213.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/stuff-outside-massachusetts-f6/junk-science-exposed-among-climate-change-believers-t249.htm mkreyssig Quote: It was announced Thursday afternoon that computer hackers had obtained 160 megabytes of e-mails from the Climate Research Unit (CRU) at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in England. Those e-mails involved communication among many scientific researchers and policy advocates with similar ideological positions all across the world. Those purported authorities were brazenly discussing the destruction and hiding of data that did not support global-warming claims. Washington Times Telegraph ... Stuff Outside Massachusetts Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:13:19 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/stuff-outside-massachusetts-f6/junk-science-exposed-among-climate-change-believers-t249.htm#927 http://www.seekonktalks.com/stuff-outside-massachusetts-f6/junk-science-exposed-among-climate-change-believers-t249.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/stuff-outside-massachusetts-f6/public-schools-begin-the-indoctrination-of-our-children-t229.htm mkreyssig Maybe we can find an exception for George Washington, but I cannot think of any time that I have ever heard school children singing praises to an American President in a Public School, or at any other time for that matter. When I expressed my concern about my child participating in the President's speech to the children, this type of activity is exactly what I was afraid of. I don't now where the school is that the video was taken, nor do I know what class this was being taught in. ... Stuff Outside Massachusetts Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:57:31 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/stuff-outside-massachusetts-f6/public-schools-begin-the-indoctrination-of-our-children-t229.htm#851 http://www.seekonktalks.com/stuff-outside-massachusetts-f6/public-schools-begin-the-indoctrination-of-our-children-t229.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-9-10-and-11free-cash-t241.htm Dave ARTICLE 9 To see If the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $234,569 from Free Cash to the FY 2010 budget to offset the debt service expenses for the Town, as required by the commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Revenue, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 10 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $19,180 from Free Cash for the Durchase of eighteen TASER electronic control devices and necessary ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:16:36 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-9-10-and-11free-cash-t241.htm#900 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-9-10-and-11free-cash-t241.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-5-t238.htm Dave To see if the Town wiil vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire on behalf of the Town by purchase, gift, or otherwise the necessary land parcels or portions otherof or any interest therein and/or rights in such land parcels as identified on plans titled PRELIMINARY RIGHT-OF-WAY CENTRAL AVENUE (ROUTE 152) AND DATED 5/14/2008, said plans on file with the Town Clerk, for the purpose of obtaining a secure and public right of way, allowing the construction and roadway safety improvements ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:08:10 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-5-t238.htm#897 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-5-t238.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-8-t240.htm Dave ARTICLE ~8 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or reserve from the Community Preservation annual revenues in the amounts recommended by the Community Preservation Committee for administrative expenses, community preservation projects and other expenses In fiscal year 2010. with dach item to be considered a separate appropilation Appropriations: From FY10 2010 estimated revenues for Committee Administrative Expense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 $12,500 Reserves: From ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:12:59 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-8-t240.htm#899 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-8-t240.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-16consolidationarticle-17-t245.htm Dave Submitted by: Board of Selectmen

ARTICLE 17 To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum to the Stabilization Fund.
Submitted by: Board of Seledmen]]> Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:30:43 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-16consolidationarticle-17-t245.htm#905 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-16consolidationarticle-17-t245.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-18-and-19-restaurant-and-hotel-tax-t246.htm Dave ARTICLE 18 To see if the Town wilt vote to accept the provisions of MGL Chapter 64L, Section 2(a) authorizing the imposition of a local excise in the statutorY amount of .75% on the sale of restaurant meals originating within the Town, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 19 To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of MGL. Chapter 64(3, Section 3A authorizing the imposition of a local room occupancy excise on the rental of ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:34:12 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-18-and-19-restaurant-and-hotel-tax-t246.htm#906 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-18-and-19-restaurant-and-hotel-tax-t246.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-20green-initiative-t247.htm Dave To see if the Town will vote to request that the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, other Town Boards, CommissionS, and Committees, and Town ern~pIOYe~5 pursue the goal of meeting the five (5) criteria for qualifying as a Green Community to make the T~wn eligible for grants and loans, as provided for in the Green Communities Act of 2008. We further request that the Board of Selectmen and School Committee report on progress toward this goal at the next two Annual Town Meetings. The ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:35:48 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-20green-initiative-t247.htm#907 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-20green-initiative-t247.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-6-and-7-t239.htm Dave ARTICLE 6 To see if the Town will vote to grant the Board of Selectmen permission to sell or trade surplus property or materials of the Town, exclusive of buildings and land, no longer needed by the Town; or take arty other action relative thereto. Submitted by: Board of Selectmen ARTICLE 7 To see if the Town will vote to amend the votes taken under ARTICLE 13 of the Town Meeting of November 2006 and ARTICLE 16 of the Town Meeting of November 2007 to include use of said appropriation ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:10:57 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-6-and-7-t239.htm#898 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-6-and-7-t239.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-12-collective-bargaining-t242.htm Dave Submitted by: Board of Selectmen]]> Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:19:12 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-12-collective-bargaining-t242.htm#901 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-12-collective-bargaining-t242.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-21alcohol-licenses-t248.htm Dave Submitted by: Board of Selectmen]]> Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:37:06 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-21alcohol-licenses-t248.htm#908 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-21alcohol-licenses-t248.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-15stabilization-fund-t244.htm Dave To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Municipal Capital Stabilization Fund a sum of money to fund the following described capital projects at the following estimated costs and to authorize the sale or trade-in of the currently owned vehicles referred to in items 1 and 3 where the Board of Selectmen find that they cannot be utilized elsewhere In Town: (a) To be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. (b) To be expended under the direction of the School Committee. 1. $146,000 ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:02 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-15stabilization-fund-t244.htm#904 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-15stabilization-fund-t244.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-13-and-14more-cash-t243.htm Dave ARTICLE 13 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $6,000 from Free Cash to fund the creation of a town-wide digital GiS zoning map based on the official town zoning map that was adopted by Town Meeting üfl ]une 25, 1979, such appropriation to be expended under the direction of the Bothd of Selectmen, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by: Planning Board ARTICLE 14 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $25,000 from Sanitation ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:26:18 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-13-and-14more-cash-t243.htm#903 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/articles-13-and-14more-cash-t243.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-4-still-needs-editing-t237.htm Dave To see if the Town wifl vote to accept as public ways the iayouts i~.entified ond derr~he’~ as tollows and to aui.hotizc the Board of SelectTfl~fl to acluire by grif, purchase1 or embect don?!n any necessary easements or other interests therein in connection therewith, or take any other action thereto: HOWIAND STREET Beginning at a point on the southerly layout line of County Street; thence In a ~..rthwester1y direction along sa’d southerly layout line of County Street about 42.2 ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:06:05 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-4-still-needs-editing-t237.htm#896 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-4-still-needs-editing-t237.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-1-and-article-2-t236.htm Dave WARRANT TOWN OF SEEKONK TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 30, 2009 BRISTOL, 55. Greetings In the name of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, we are hereby requested to notify the inhabitants of the Town who are qualified to vote In Town affairs, to meet at Seekonk High School, Arcade Avenue, Seekonk, MA on: MONDAY, November 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. 10 vote on the following articles. The Meeting will be called to order by the Town Clerk who will turn the rneeting over to the Town Moderator, ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:12 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-1-and-article-2-t236.htm#895 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/article-1-and-article-2-t236.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/hot-air-balloon-t233.htm Wendy
I'll post a pic later, if you're interested. (I was late for work--stopped to take a pic, but not to upload it.)]]> Local Seekonk Topics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:28:53 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/hot-air-balloon-t233.htm#873 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/hot-air-balloon-t233.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/any-comments-on-carroll-s-review-or-opening-on-planning-board-t234.htm terrybohax 'You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone'

Also, there's an opening on the Planning Board thru April, according to the Seekonk Star. Dave Viera resigned at the end of October. Any takers?]]> Local Seekonk Topics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:13:37 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/any-comments-on-carroll-s-review-or-opening-on-planning-board-t234.htm#874 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/any-comments-on-carroll-s-review-or-opening-on-planning-board-t234.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/new-express-registry-opening-friday-in-attleboro-t232.htm terrybohax Quote:ATTLEBORO - A number of state and local dignitaries will be on hand Friday for the opening of the new Attleboro Express Registry of Motor Vehicles in the old post office building on Park Street. The day-long event will kick off at 10 a.m. with the first tours of the new office, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m., with Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray, Register Rachel Kaprielian, Mayor Kevin Dumas, state Reps. Bill Bowles, D-Attleboro, and Betty Poirier, R-North Attleboro, ... State News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:35:58 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/new-express-registry-opening-friday-in-attleboro-t232.htm#870 http://www.seekonktalks.com/state-news-f3/new-express-registry-opening-friday-in-attleboro-t232.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/bargain-alert-t231.htm terrybohax
Rumor has it that there may be markdowns/bargains starting tonight on the perishable goods so they don't have to move them.

Sorry to see it close - always liked that store....

Update: Nothing great found tonight....maybe Thursday.]]> Local Seekonk Topics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:17:31 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/bargain-alert-t231.htm#869 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/bargain-alert-t231.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/evaluate-the-seekonk-town-administrator-michael-carroll-t230.htm terrybohax From Sunday's Sun Chronicle Quote:SEEKONK - Evaluation forms are now available for taxpayers who want to weigh in on the job performance of Town Administrator Michael Carroll. Residents and town employees are being asked to fill out the questionnaire so selectmen can get a better idea of how Carroll is doing in his job, board Chairman Francis Cavaco said. "We're paying him $106,000 and change. We want to know if he's worth it," Cavaco said. "The people in this ... Local Seekonk Topics Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:17:49 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/evaluate-the-seekonk-town-administrator-michael-carroll-t230.htm#865 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/evaluate-the-seekonk-town-administrator-michael-carroll-t230.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/question-for-any-sc-members-on-here-t221.htm mkreyssig
Just wondering if the School Department intends to show Obama's speech to the students on September 8? If they are will the parents be notified in advance for something like this?]]> Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:39:49 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/question-for-any-sc-members-on-here-t221.htm#758 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/question-for-any-sc-members-on-here-t221.htm http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/tree-contract-t180.htm DaveA02771 I'm glad we have a contract to take some of these dead trees down. However, we still have all of these stumps from over a year ago when the electric company paid to remove dead trees. I watched that meeting and the BOS was promised that the stumps would be removed and that new trees would be planted. What happened? I've passed the group of stumps in front of Martin, there is one large one with a hole in the center of it. The town is lucky no one has fallen and broken an ankle or leg and sued ... Local Seekonk Topics Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:27:01 GMT http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/tree-contract-t180.htm#497 http://www.seekonktalks.com/local-seekonk-topics-f1/tree-contract-t180.htm