by KENNEDY BUCK A judge has ruled that a 25-year-old man accused of assaulting his Uber driver last month will be held without bail (WJAR) — A judge has ruled that a 25-year-old man accused of assaulting his Uber driver last month will be held without bail The driver told police she picked up James Oakes from one location in Seekonk and began to drive him to the area of Arrowhead Road on April 26 Oakes then requested a new destination and while parked in a driveway the driver says Oakes strangled her from behind "He then moved from the backseat passenger seat right behind the victim the defendant wrapped his arms around her neck and told her to pull all the way into the driveway 'please don’t hurt me what are you going to do,'" said Brandon Ferris with the Bristol County District Attorney's Office during Oakes's dangerousness hearing on Monday "She stated that’s when the defendant yelled The driver then pulled her car into a field and continued to honk the horn until a neighbor heard her She told authorities Oakes fled the scene with her iPhone in hand He was arrested the next day and now faces charges of assault with an intent to rape and strangulation Oakes' attorney denied some of these allegations "With respect to the charge of assault to rape its alleged my client said I want to [expletive] I don’t think this rises to the level of assault to rape," said Jason Maloney "As far as the strangulation and suffocation goes I know we’re at the beginning stages right here but I don’t think there’s anything that stands out with respect to the shortness of breath or losing breath or something along those lines." The prosecution also said that the driver is now in the hospital seeking emotional treatment Oakes is scheduled to be back in court on June 2 SEEKONK, Mass. (WLNE) — The Seekonk man accused of assaulting an Uber driver after leading her to a dark abandoned driveway is being held without bail A judge ordered 25-year-old James Oakes held without bail Monday agreeing with Bristol County prosecutors that he is a danger to the community Prosecutors said he ordered an Uber and originally gave one destination but then changed the address while he was in the car When the Uber driver arrived at the new location prosecutors said she noticed it appeared to be a long Prosecutors allege Oakes asked her to pull all the way into the driveway Prosecutors allege Oakes then wrapped his arms around the driver’s neck Prosecutors said Oakes then told the Uber driver he wanted sex the Uber driver started to back out of the driveway and Oakes squeezed his arms tighter around her neck The driver then started speeding out of the driveway sounding her vehicle’s horn in an attempt to get someone’s attention Prosecutors said Oakes then threatened to kill her When the Uber driver drove over a neighbor’s lawn Oakes was later arrested by Seekonk police Prosecutors said the Uber driver is currently hospitalized because of emotional distress from the case The defense attorney for Oakes said his client denies the allegations by LEANNA FAULK, NBC 10 NEWS SEEKONK, Mass. (WJAR) — A Seekonk home was reduced to rubble Monday afternoon after a fast-moving fire tore through the building and left firefighters scrambling for water. Thick black smoke poured from the house on Emily Way just before 2 p.m., prompting nearly a dozen 911 calls from neighbors. “It can happen anywhere, at any time,” said Sam Crisafulli, who lives around the corner. “It’s really scary to know that something like this could happen.” Fire Chief Shaun Whalen said the home was already collapsing by the time crews arrived. “The volume of fire was significant,” Whalen told NBC 10. “First arriving companies did find heavy fire here.” Flames ripped through both floors of the home. Smoke was visible as far away as East Providence. The family who lives there was out of the country when the fire broke out. Two dogs were reportedly inside at the time and are still unaccounted for. The neighborhood is outside Seekonk’s fire district and does not have access to public hydrants. “Correct, we are outside the water district for our community,” Whalen said. At one point, dispatchers asked about the closest hydrant. It was ultimately located at Read Street and Prospect Street—about a mile away from the fire. Whalen said dry hoses and wind made things worse. Tankers from six surrounding communities were called in, and the town even considered pulling water from the Seekonk Swimming and Tennis Club behind the property. “But because of the location of the fire and resources needed to access that pool area, we didn’t go ahead and do that,” Whalen said. Crisafulli, who moved to the neighborhood just a few months ago, said he’s now thinking about what more he can do to protect his own home. “It’s definitely something to think about in the future, making sure that we’re going to be safe if something was to happen,” he said. “Make sure we’ve got fire extinguishers, or maybe there’s some sort of system we think about putting in the house to make sure we’re protected.” “It really does put into perspective,” he added. “You just never know when it’s going to happen. You should always be prepared.” The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s Office. NBC 10's Temi-Tope Adeleye contributed to this report. SEEKONK, Mass. (WLNE) — A Seekonk man has been arrested for the alleged attempted rape of an Uber driver Saturday morning, according to Seekonk police. James D. Oakes, 25, is charged with strangulation or suffocation, kidnapping, assault with intent to rape and several other charges after his Sunday afternoon arrest. Police said that the victim picked up Oakes from North Seekonk with a destination of South Seekonk early Saturday morning. A lone male entered her vehicle from the pickup address, and gave her an alternate destination once the trip began. She said that upon arriving, the male demanded that she back down a long, unlit driveway, which she initially refused. The victim then agreed to back down the driveway and the suspect began to allegedly assault her. At this time the victim managed to put the vehicle in drive and accelerate while the suspect continued the assault. The vehicle came to a stop on a front lawn, and the suspect fled the vehicle after allegedly stealing the victim’s cell phone. She sounded the car’s horn, alerting a resident who responded and called police to the area of County Street and Arrowhead Road. After investigating the incident, Seekonk police detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Oakes on Sunday, and he was arrested without incident later that afternoon. SEEKONK, MASS. (WJAR) — An athletic director by day and a cornhole coordinator by night-- friends say John Moran was a man of many hats. Friends and admirers say his loss is being felt by communities across Southern New England and beyond. An educator at Seekonk High School for the past two-and-a-half decades—colleagues say Moran was a teacher that made kids excited to learn and a coach who pushed athletes to become the best they could be. On Monday and Wednesday nights Moran was a regular sight at the Boundary Kitchen, Bar and Event Center in Pawtucket where he led sold-out cornhole tournaments. Friends say even on his toughest days he never failed to put a smile on the faces of those around him. Moran -- who died of cancer on Friday at age 62 surrounded by family, is survived by his wife and four children. SEEKONK, Mass. (WLNE) — A home on Emily Way in Seekonk was destroyed by a fire on Monday afternoon. The Seekonk Fire Department said nobody was inside the home during the fire since the family was on vacation. The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. This is a developing story, stay with ABC6 News for updates.  President Donald Trump participates in a National Day of Prayer at the White House. WATCHSeekonk residents raise safety concerns after massive fireby MOLLY LEVINE SEEKONK, Mass. (WJAR) — After a fire in the middle of the day burned a Seekonk home to ashes Firefighters didn't only face the flames while fighting a large fire at a home on Emily Way NBC 10 has learned the town doesn't have it's own tanker truck and the nearest fire hydrant to the subdivision is a mile and a half away "That was definitely an eye opener and definitely a concern," said Val Ribeiro said their engines arrived with 2,000 gallons of water which was used up in minutes while the fire grew more fierce The town relies on Rehoboth's water tanker which took more than 15 minutes to arrive Monday and I think that's definitely something that needs to change," said Ribeiro "I don't know the logistics of it but there's something that definitely needs to be discussed at the next town meeting," she said Fire crews and a tanker truck from Rehoboth were back at the scene on Emily Way Tuesday morning NBC 10 asked Chief Whalen if he had any concerns himself about new neighborhoods without hydrants but he declined to go on camera and didn't immediately return our emails "It needs to change in order to ensure the safety of all the other houses that remain here," said Ribeiro Fire officials said the homeowners were out of the country at the time of the fire SEEKONK, Mass. (WLNE) — The Seekonk Fire Department said two dogs died from a house fire on April 21 crews received reports of a possible fire on Emily Way firefighters discovered “heavy fire conditions” on all floors at the rear of a home as well as “rapidly developing fire conditions” on the street side Crews requested a second alarm crew and a tanker task force Within four to five minutes of the arrival of additional crews The Seekonk Fire Department requested a third alarm response to prevent the fire from expanding to surrounding homes due to “blowing embers and strong wind conditions.” it took about two and a half hours to contain the flames One nearby home sustained damage to the rear deck and gutter and roof line of the home another residence had a brush fire within 25 to 50 feet of the home The cause of the fire is under investigation (WJAR) — A loud horn heard early Saturday morning led to an arrest of 25-year-old James Oakes "We found a vehicle on the lawn with a female operator and it became clear right away that she was in distress and she let us know she was a uber driver and she let us know she had just been assaulted by a male passenger who was in her vehicle," says Captain Matthew Jardine with the Seekonk Police Department The alleged assault took place in the area of County Street and Arrowhead Road The uber driver says she picked up Oakes in North Seekonk and then was planning to drop him off at a location in South Seekonk Oakes then asked for an alternate route and told the driver to turn down a dark driveway he did choke her at one point and there is evidence that it was sexually motivated so we are charging him with an intent to rape," said Jardine Oakes then fled the scene with the driver's phone in hand but it didn't take long for police to piece it together and arrest him He now faces a number of charges which include: Neighbors who live near the area where the driver's car was found say they know Oakes well because he actually lives close by "There was police all over the place and I saw him in handcuffs but I'm not totally surprised because there's been other issues in the past here," says Frank Rapoza from Seekonk and it's always been minor stuff until now." Oakes will continue to be held until his dangerousness hearing (WLNE) – Pawtucket Police are investigating after a body was pulled from the Seekonk River over the weekend Officials say they received the call just after 5:30pm on Sunday about a body located along the Seekonk River No further information is available at this time (WJAR) — The Athletic Director of Seekonk High School passed away after a battle with cancer Seekonk school officials announced the death of John Moran who had taught in Seekonk Public Schools for 25 years Moran dedicated his life to inspiring young minds and supporting student-athletes His passion for education and deep care for every student left an indelible mark on generations and a friend to so many," said Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell in a letter to students Seekonk High School will have counselors available for students if they need support Seekonk school officials said details about services and remembrance for Moran will be shared in the near future by ERIN COOGAN (WJAR) — Pawtucket police on Sunday pulled a body from the Seekonk River Police were on the water and along the shoreline opposite the stadium at Tidewater Landing for hours They said they received reports of a possible body in the water at about 5:30 p.m a couple fire trucks and the rescue boat," one witness recalled Then I see them load something into the rescue but besides that the fire department did their job they did everything they were supposed to do." 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The Gazette reached out to Sylvester English but received no response at time of writing The Gazette also reached out to D’Angelo Real Estate and media relations for Buffalo Wild Wings for comment Don't want to cook? Which Taunton restaurants are open and closed Christmas Eve and Day? In the days since the announcement, Kinfolks has received waves of support from patrons on its social media Reactions from those commenting on the post ranged from expressions of love for Kinfolks to negative criticism towards Buffalo Wild Wings to requests that Kinfolks relocate the Seekonk location to other nearby communities “Due to labor shortages we have decided to close our Easton location permanently.” Kinfolks announced the Taunton location will be extending operating hours to be open seven days a week and with longer hours on the weekend (WJAR) — The Seekonk Police Department said Sunday it was conducting what it called a "non-criminal" investigation at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Police did not say what the purpose of the investigation was they said there was no active threat to the public the Audubon Society of Rhode Island announced that the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge will be closed Sunday and Monday NBC 10 News has reached out to Seekonk police for more information Joann is now set to shutter all its stores around the country, including more than a dozen locations in Massachusetts The fabric and craft retail chain was auctioned off to a new ownership group on Saturday after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice in the last year The new ownership group announced Monday it will shut down operations after holding going-out-of-business sales at all stores The company had previously announced the closure of roughly 500 of its more than 800 stores around the country including most of its locations in Massachusetts When is Joann closing its stores?Joann was auctioned off to GA Group When is Joann starting closing sales?Going-out-of-business sales at the 500 stores that were previously confirmed to be closing started on Feb The sales will now roll out to all of the retailer's remaining stores According to USA TODAY most stores have base discounts around 10-20% with some Christmas items discounted as much as 75% off The retailer has more information available for customers on its restructuring website, joannrestructuring.com Joann locations in MAJoann previously announced that 19 of its 20 locations in Massachusetts would be closing Here's a list of the retailer's Massachusetts locations: Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network - New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@gannett.com A Seekonk man is the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's new Celtics Banner 18 instant ticket game Brian Rego claimed his prize on Monday at Mass Lottery headquarters in Dorchester Rego chose to receive his prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 He said he plans on investing his winnings and attending this year’s NBA Finals as he’s confident the Celtics are going to repeat as NBA Champions The store receives a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket The Celtics Banner 18 instant ticket includes five more instant grand prizes of $1 million the five winners will be invited to attend a Celtics home game and participate in the Banner 18 Challenge on the parquet floor at halftime (WLNE) — The Seekonk Police Department said that officers were performing a “non-criminal investigation” at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Sunday The department said there was no danger or threat to the public stemming from the investigation the refuge posted on Facebook that it would be closed for the rest of the day and on March 31 Showcase Cinemas on Monday confirmed that its movie theater on Commerce Way off Route 6 in Seekonk will close next month Showcase said the last day the cinema will be open is Jan "Showcase Cinemas remains deeply committed to our US theatrical exhibition business and we look forward to continuing to provide a superior movie-going experience to all of our loyal customers," Showcase said in an email to NBC 10 News Showcase said moviegoers in the Seekonk area have the option of going to Showcase Cinemas at Providence Place or in North Attleborough Seekonk's town planner told NBC10 News that there have been meetings with DeMoulas about its plans for the site Separately, Whole Foods Market is planning to build a store on Fall River Avenue in Seekonk (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said that Route 6 at Mile Marker 1 in Seekonk has been temporarily closed for utility repairs MassDOT said both directions will be closed for the evening commute Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays More information on road work and traffic conditions can be found at Mass511. (WJAR) — Seekonk police reported a “large” gas leak Friday morning Fire Chief Shaun Whelan said workers struck a natural gas line where a new Whole Foods store is being built Eversource was at the scene within 10 minutes and shut off the gas Whelan said 250 to 400 people were evacauted from surrounding businesses Interstate 195 was shut down at the state line for about 10 minutes as a precaution (WJAR) — Country Kitchen in Seekonk announced it will be closing The restaurant announced on its Facebook page that it is set to close on Dec the restaurant is closing since the owner is retiring The restaurant announced in May it was for sale A three-story addition holds an observatory perhaps it was inevitable: He grew up in California visiting the Hughes Aircraft Company and hearing stories about Neil Armstrong who tested fighter jets while his dad worked at Edwards Air Force Base.  So when it came time for Bill and his wife he knew he wanted a dedicated spot for his telescope a twenty-year-old Celestron G11 that weighs a few hundred pounds and is a bear to move.  “I wanted a place where I could just have access to it all the time,” he says.  The dome of the observatory soars to a height of thirty-six feet The couple also wanted a gathering space where their three grown sons could join them for family movie nights (The boys — each six feet tall — had long since outgrown the Friday night tradition of piling onto the master bed and watching a movie with their parents.) wanted a warm space where she could tend to her plants I’m getting my greenhouse,” she says.  The greenhouse is done in a tropical motif filled with plants and cuttings from friends and family and temperature-modulating fans The attached rooftop patio features a comfy seating area The answer was a two-story addition perched atop their garage that contains an observatory tower a generously sized family room and a rooftop patio with a wall of windows that drenches it all in natural sunlight.  who — like many other architects — had never worked on an observatory Most telescope mounts are built on the ground level Sisson brought in a structural engineer to reinforce the walls to ensure it could bear the additional weight.  rooftop patio and observatory’s dome But the technical problem of figuring out how to make the telescope work was the hardest part of the project “You have to get the telescope up far enough that it can see the sky where you want to see it and you have to get your body in the right location to see in the eyepiece of the telescope,” Sisson says “It seems like a simple problem but it took me a very long time to figure that out.” Bill and Mara commissioned artist Fu’una to paint a vivid mural inside the observatory incorporating tropical greenery imagery and the Mayan symbols for heaven (The Mayans were some of the world’s first astronomers using the stars to develop times to plant and harvest predict solar eclipses and create fairly accurate calendars.) The observatory’s mural pays homage to the Mayans They also traveled to Vermont to see last year’s solar eclipse and to North Carolina to see the one before that.  spider plants that started as cuttings from her grandfather’s plant Rounding out the sunny space is a small seating area and a tiny replica of the Mannekin Pis statue a reminder of Mara’s time spent in Belgium as a child.  It’s especially lovely in January and February when it’s five degrees outside but a balmy sixty-five in the greenhouse.  The living area is filled with heirlooms culled from family trips while a midcentury coffee table reflects the family’s Space-Age sensibilities “We spend a lot of weekends just reading the Sunday [Boston] Globe,” Mara says “We’ll sit up here for hours with a cup of coffee.”  is sitting in the space while a torrential thunderstorm rages outside “It’s like being on the good side of the aquarium,” he says.  The expansive family room is done in shades of turquoise with a TV projection screen that rolls out of sight when not in use and artwork and heirlooms from various family trips scattered throughout like jewels A small space in the corner serves as an office.  To enter the magical new addition — which is a spacious 1,400 square feet — visitors must enter through a door that once opened up to a closet The couple calls it their “Narnia” door.  Calyx Builds of Lincoln was the general contractor.  The couple enjoys coming home at the end of the day — they both work in Providence — to their new peaceful sanctuary surrounded by acres of preservation space And they love that their boys have plenty of room to stretch out when they come to visit we didn’t downsize,” Mara says — Massive flames were visible coming from a car outside of the Walmart in Seekonk Thursday night Firefighters battled the intense flames shooting from the car in the parking lot around 7:30 p.m The owner of the vehicle said she is homeless NBC 10 has reached out for more information (WJAR) — A crash caused a major back up on I-195 east in Seekonk Tuesday night Police said a GMC Sierra struck the median barrier and was engulfed in flames A fired Seekonk police chief reaches a settlement with the town to resolve part of his complaint Dean Isabella will receive more than $136,000 to resolve arbitration claims tied to getting paid the remainder of his salary He had about $170,000 in salary remaining on his contract when he was fired said then that the department needed a directional shift "The Town of Seekonk’s decision to terminate me without cause not only breached my contract but also undermined the principles of fairness and accountability that every public institution should uphold," said Isabella "Their actions have caused lasting damage to my professional reputation and livelihood and I will continue to seek justice for this unjust treatment." Isabella still has a pending federal court case in which he's seeking $2.2 million for what he calls "harm to his reputation." and we look forward to continuing to defend our position in court we will not comment substantively upon the recently-reached settlement except to say that it was in connection with an arbitration proceeding that was going to be time consuming and costly for both parties and would further delay ultimate resolution of the court case which had been stayed pending the arbitration proceeding," Cadime told NBC 10 in a statement Authorities and firefighters responded just after 5:30 p.m. to the area near 21 Division St. along the river, south of Interstate 95 Pawtucket Police Detective Sergeant Theodore Georgitsis wrote in an email on Monday “The initial call came from a boater who discovered the body while out on the river,” Georgitsis wrote who did not answer questions about the sex of the body or how the individual died “Detectives are furthering the investigation,” Georgitsis wrote Christopher Gavin can be reached at christopher.gavin@globe.com. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information A woman was ejected after crashing into a pole in Seekonk Wednesday night Police said the crash happened on Route 6 near Seekonk Speedway The road was closed for an hour while crews worked to clear the area National Grid responded to the scene to remove wires that fell before the driver could be removed Seekonk police said no criminal charges will be filed but Moore was cited for a marked lanes violation (WJAR) — A house in Seekonk is going all out for Halloween Homeowner Robert Runge has lived in his home on Newman Avenue for less than a year Runge said the display took months of planning we've had over 600 people come and see us it's been great a lot of our neighbors I probably never would've met have actually come out and said hello," he said The homeowner said he is accepting canned goods to donate to the organization Doorways (WJAR) — Showcase Cinemas in Seekonk will be closing the curtain on its movie-showing tenure Sunday Some of the movies that showed at Showcase Cinemas in Seekonk on its last day include "A Complete Unknown," (WLNE) — A diner that’s been a staple in Seekonk for decades is closing its doors Mark Chandley bought the “Country Kitchen” from his parents back in 1985 Now, after almost 40 years, the 68-year-old Seekonk native says he’s ready to retire, announcing the decision to close the diner on social media Chandley said the outpouring of support since then has been overwhelming “I think we’ve done a lot of good,” he said It’s been a good way to live.” In saying goodbye to what’s been a second home Chandley said it has been an emotional week The owner noted there are a few prospective buyers with one of them intending to keep the building as a diner moving forward if they can come to an agreement SEEKONK (WBSM) — A Seekonk man was arrested for allegedly assaulting kidnapping and attempting to rape a female Uber driver early Saturday morning multiple patrol units responded at about 1:35 a.m on April 26 for a reported possible motor vehicle crash in the area of County Street and Arrowhead Road They arrived to find a vehicle across the lawn of a residence The female driver of the vehicle told police she is an Uber driver and was just assaulted by a male passenger who had fled the scene Police said the woman told them she had picked up the man in North Seekonk with a destination in South Seekonk he then provided a different destination address She said when they arrived at the new drop-off location and the man asked her back down a long Police said the woman initially refused but ultimately agreed to do so the suspect began to allegedly assault the victim,” police said “The victim was able to place her vehicle in drive and took off down the road while the assault continued.” Once the vehicle came to rest on that front lawn the suspect allegedly stole the victim’s cell phone and fled the vehicle The woman honked the car horn in order to get a resident to come out and assist her by calling police Police launched an investigation and by late afternoon Sunday they were able to take the suspect – identified as James D Oakes is charged with strangulation or suffocation intimidation of a witness and interfering with a ride share driver Seekonk's James D. Oakes was arrested for allegedly assaulting, kidnapping and attempting to rape a female Uber driver early Saturday morning.\nRead More SEEKONK (WBSM) — A Seekonk man was arrested for allegedly assaulting NEW BEDFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will perform ancillary structure inspections on Interstate 195 eastbound and westbound from Seekonk to New Bedford on Thursday The work should be completed by Thursday evening Lane closures on I-195 eastbound and westbound will be in place At least one lane of travel will be maintained at all times and police will assist with traffic control and safety setups Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice The town of Seekonk will pay nearly $1 million to a company that claims it was wrongfully blocked from building an asphalt plant in town The federal court settlement also means the company will not pursue the project International Paving Corporation, based in West Warwick, sued the town claiming officials took improper steps to stop the project after it gained initial planning board approval in early 2021 calls for the town to pay International Paving $950,000 the payment will be made in three installments told NBC 10 the company has received the initial payment of $350,000 The additional payments will be made at the end of 2025 and the end of 2026 “Although he’s disappointed in the town’s obstructionist tactics he feels he’s been made as whole as possible Seekonk Town Administrator Shawn Cadime has not yet replied to a message from NBC 10 Wednesday The proposed asphalt plant met opposition in town The company’s lawsuit claimed town officials encouraged residents to oppose the project and “conspired to retaliate against Plaintiffs by enacting bylaws and regulations as a ‘work around’ to the Town’s Zoning Bylaws in order to prohibit Plaintiffs’ lawful use of the Property for the Project and to retaliate against Plaintiffs.” “The Town’s actions were politically motivated and intended to shield certain elected and appointed individuals from ‘bad political PR’ at the direct expense of Plaintiffs and their Property rights,” the lawsuit stated The town countered that officials opposition to the project didn’t mean they were violating the company’s rights and that the company had not yet taken all the steps needed to operate an asphalt plant at the site Seekonk Town Administrator Shawn Cadime defends the town’s actions in the dispute “This settlement marks the culmination of a sustained and collaborative effort by the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health to protect the public health and quality of life for all residents of Seekonk,” Cadime wrote in a statement to NBC 10 Thursday The town’s board of health had designated the proposed asphalt plant a “noisome trade.” “This designation empowered the Board to prohibit uses that while potentially allowed under local zoning pose significant risks or nuisances to the community The Board of Selectmen supported this stance demonstrating an unwavering commitment to ensuring that an asphalt plant would not be sited in our community.” A work truck rolled over in Seekonk Tuesday afternoon Firefighters responded to Pine Street and and saw the truck on its roof The truck also appeared to be entangled with utility pole wires