Seekonk Public Safety -- And All Town Buildings -- Close, Citing COVID-Related Staffing Shortages

Seekonk Public Safety -- And All Town Buildings -- Close, Citing COVID-Related Staffing Shortages

There are no public safety or governmental buildings currently open in Seekonk. 

Late on Monday, the Seekonk Police Department posted the following; 

Please be advised that due to increased COVID-19 staffing shortages, the Seekonk Public Safety Building as well as all other town buildings will be closed for the remainder of January. 

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If you need to come to the station to file a report, please call 508-336-8123 when you arrive and an officer will speak to you outside of the building. 

Please see the town’s recent update here on the town website. 

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