The Board of Library Trustees is an elected body that has the responsibility under Seekonk Town Charter, the Town Bylaws, and Massachusetts General Laws to administer the Seekonk Public Library and all properties assigned to it by the voters of the Town of Seekonk. The Board operates according to its bylaws and other policies it establishes. The Library Trustees also serve as the trustees of the Smart Memorial Trust, which was established by Town Bylaw.
Current members of the Board are:
- Alyssa Richard, Chairperson
- Catherine Capello, Vice Chairperson
- Cynthia Corbett, Secretary
- Ann Caldwell
- Michael Durkay, Seekonk Library Trust Liaison
- Sharon Connors
- Fred Slemon, Friends of the Seekonk Public Library Liaison, Seekonk Meadows Subcommittee Chairperson
Please help us to serve you better. The Board of Library Trustees welcomes your thoughts and suggestions. Email us at trustees@seekonkpl.org.
Meeting Dates & Agendas
The Board of Library Trustees usually meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Sullivan Room at the library. Meeting announcements and agendas are posted at the Town Clerk’s Office and online on the library and town websites. The agendas for all opehttps://www.seekonkpl.org/board-of-library-trustees-meeting/n meetings of the Board of Library Trustees include a time when the public may address their comments and questions to the Board. If you wish to be included on the meeting agenda, please email the Board of Library Trustees at least four business days prior to the meeting date.
Meeting Minutes & Agendas Archive
The approved minutes of all meetings of the Board of Library Trustee are available at the library. Please contact, Vanessa Mota to obtain copies of minutes and agendas. The library will email copies of the minutes and agendas in PDF format at no charge. There is a copying fee of five cents per page for paper copies, however.
Minutes (calendar year)
Meeting minutes from prior years are available at the library.
Annual Reports to the Town
Strategic Plan
Board of Trustees Award
The Seekonk Board of Library Trustees Award was established in 1979. The award was established to honor a graduating Seekonk High School senior who shown a commitment to academic excellence, has demonstrated perseverance in achieving goals set for themselves, and who has participated in a positive manner in school and extracurricular activities. Applications are available at the Guidance Department Office.
Recipients of the Trustees Award
Sharon St. Hilaire Award
The Sharon St. Hilaire Award was created to recognize a public employee or community volunteer who has distinguished themselves in serving the citizens of Seekonk over the course of a long career in public service.
