Town of
Seekonk
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-336-2910
Town Administrator:
Shawn CadimeSelect Board:
Michael Healy
Michelle Hines
Pamela Pozzi
Justin Sullivan
Chris Zorra
Annual Town Meeting:
May 8, 2023March-June, after election, determined by BOS in February
Municipal Election:
April 1, 2024April, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 15,568 | |
| Population Density | 847 | |
| Registered Voters | 11,409 | |
| Income Per Capita | $44,931 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $190,113 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 82.9% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $433,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,686 | |
| Total Households | 5,775 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.11 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $28.63 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $58,235,823 | |
| Total Expenditures | $63,522,196 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $50,630,196 | |
| State Aid | $8,785,969 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,448,670 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,009 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.251.25% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Seekonk is a suburban community on the Rhode Island border. The town was an agricultural community and stayed that way into the 20th century, and balances rapid commercial growth with its rural and suburban qualities.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,812 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Bristol | |
| Area | 18.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 115.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Marc Pacheco
Mass. House
Steven Howitt