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Seabrook Beach Fire, Catalano’s Market
Below is the description, from the Seabrook Fire Department,of the massive fire at Seabrook Beach that destroyed Catalano’s Market. Our sincere thanks to the Seabrook Fire Department personnel, as well as those from surrounding communities, that battled this blaze in … Continue reading
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Dave Mason at the Blue Ocean Music Hall November 2016
Dave Mason came to the Blue Ocean Music Hall last year in November, and did the entire Alone Together album, plus some other goodies. Really good show by Dave, who can still let it rip. I know there is still … Continue reading
The Seabrook Water Department Presentation on 2017 Warrant Articles
The Seabrook Water Department has created the attached slide show to highlight the warrant articles that they have put forth for Town Meeting on March 14, 2017. Article 10, on Anne’s Lane, deserves a little attention. This line is undersized, … Continue reading
Seabrook Fire Department 2017 Warrant Article Presentation
The Seabrook Fire Department has put together a short slide show on the warrant articles impacting their Department in 2017. It is attached below. Get out and vote on March 14, 2017.
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Seabrook Earns Big Money Through Public Auctions
The Seabrook Board of Selectmen have created centralized purchasing by policy, which has led to savings in procurement across the enterprise. As part of this major reform the Board abolished the position of Projects Clerk, and created the position of … Continue reading
Seabrook Requests Federal Assistance for Harbor Dredging
The Seabrook Board of Selectmen, at the March 6, 2017 meeting, formally voted to sign on to a letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen asking for support for federal funding for the dredging of Seabrook Harbor. The text of that letter … Continue reading
Beth Hart at the Wilbur in Boston
Had an opportunity to see Beth Hart at the Wilbur in Boston on Thursday February 23, 2017, and it was a sensational show. It was my first chance to see her live, and she did not disappoint. She had some … Continue reading
Swearing in of Seabrook Fire Captain Marc Bibeau
A big congratulations to new Seabrook Fire Captain Marc Bibeau, who was sworn in at the Fire Department on Wednesday February 22, 2017. A big thank yopu to Fire Chief William Edwards, and to the entire Department. Many Firefighters were … Continue reading
Robert Wheeler Donates Painting to Seabrook
Many thanks to Bob Wheeler, who painted “Memorial Parade at Seabrook” and has donated it to the Town. The Board of Selectmen has ordered that it be displayed prominently in Town Hall. We look forward to its formal unveiling in … Continue reading
EPA Recognizes Seabrook Wastewater Plant for Regional Excellence
The Seabrook Wastewater Treatment facility has been recognized by the federal EPA with a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award. On behalf of our Board of Selectmen our congratulations to Superintendent Maltais and all of the men and women that … Continue reading