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Argo Rescue Vehicle Arrives in Seabrook
The ARGO Rescue vehicle, ordered by the Seabrook Board of Selectmen last year, has arrived in Seabrook. Our first responders are training on this vehicle, which will allow them to reach those in distress that are in difficult to reach … Continue reading
Happy St. Patricks Day. A Review of “Big Fellow-Long Fellow a Joint Biography of Collins and De Valera” by T Ryle Dwyer
Big Fellow, Long Fellow. A Joint Biography of Collins and De Valera: A Joint Biography of Irish politicians Michael Collins and Eamon De Valera by T. Ryle Dwyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars A great bargain on Kindle this … Continue reading
Seabrook Election Results 2019
The Seabrook election results for 2019 are posted below. Seabrook Election Results 2019
A look at Doris Kearns Goodwin’s “Leadership: In Turbulent Times”
Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Doris Kearns Goodwin looks at four American Presidents that she has written about in past works: Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson. She … Continue reading
Seabrook Asset Management Warrant Article 7 Informational Video 2019
Seabrook has a robust Asset Management plan, with warrant article 7 designed to build upon our existing system. Our Wastewater Department has produced the informational video attached below. This article will have no impact on the tax rate as it … Continue reading
The Seabrook 2019 Warrant Analysis
I have submitted to the Seabrook Board of Selectmen a breakdown of the 2019 warrant with a look at the tax impacts on 2019. There will be a more substantial analysis submitted after the election results come in. The “pre-election … Continue reading
Seabrook Weather Notice for Monday March 4 Delayed Opening and Board Meeting Rescheduled
The Seabrook Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for today, Monday March 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. is rescheduled to tomorrow, Tuesday March 5, at 10:00 a.m. Seabrook Town Hall is on a delayed opening today, Monday March 4, 2019, opening … Continue reading
Seabrook Fire Warrant Article 26 Informational Video
Seabrook Fire Chief William Edwards talks about Seabrook warrant article 26 on the 2019 ballot in the below video. Please get out and vote on March 12.
Seabrook Police Announcement on Major Drug Arrest
### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 28, 2019 Seabrook Police Department Drug Arrest Nets More Than 50 Grams Crack & Gun On Wednesday February 28, 2019 Seabrook Police arrested 49-year-old Craig Noyes of Seabrook on charges of Possession of a … Continue reading
The Seabrook Water and Sewer Reports for 2018
The annual reports provided to the Board of Selectmen on the activity of the Water Department and the Sewer Department are attached below. These reports are compiled to examine the volumes in each department, as well as the overall financial … Continue reading