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:
- Catherine Capello, Chairperson
- Sharon Connors, Vice Chairperson
- Ann Caldwell, Secretary
- Cynthia Corbett, Seekonk Library Trust Liaison
- Fred Slemon, Friends of the Seekonk Public Library Liaison
- Alyssa Richard
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 library meeting room. Meeting announcements and agendas are posted at the Town Clerk's Office and online on the town website. The agendas for all open 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 Archive
The approved minutes of all meetings of the Board of Library Trustees are available at the library. Please contact Vanessa Mota to obtain copies of minutes and agendas. The library will email copies in PDF format at no charge. There is a copying fee for paper copies.
Board of Trustees Award
The Seekonk Board of Library Trustees Award was established in 1979 to honor a graduating Seekonk High School senior who has shown a commitment to academic excellence, demonstrated perseverance in achieving personal goals, and participated in a positive manner in school and extracurricular activities. Applications are available at the Guidance Department Office.