The Seekonk
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DECEMBER 2011 Volume 23, no. 12
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2011
Holiday Guide Seekonk Tree Lighting
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Seekonk held its seventh Annual Tree Lighting at Seekonk Town Hall on December 1. Holiday music was performed by the Hurley Middle School Brass Ensemble, Brownies from several scouting troops sang carols and Hurley Middle School Idol winner Abby Hopkins sang. Children were treated to a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and hot chocolate and cookies were served.
Seekonk and Rehoboth Moving to New Congressional District
U.S Rep. Barney Frank Decision to Not Seek Re-Election Leaves District Without Incumbent
by Laura Calverley Last month Massachusetts lawmakers approved a new congressional redistricting map that will affect Seekonk and Rehoboth, but just how much is yet to be determined. The redistricting plan, drawn up by a legislative committee, was necessary because the population of Massachusetts, measured by the 2010 census, has changed, resulting in the state losing one U.S. House seat. That means the number of congressional districts in the state had to be decreased from 10 to 9. The changes go into effect at next year’s election. Seekonk and Rehoboth, now part of the 3rd congressional district held by U.S Rep. James McGovern, D-Worcester, will be part of the 4th district now held by U.S Rep. Barney Frank, D-Newton. The new 4th district begins in Newton in the north, circles down and around to Hopkinton in the west and goes down through Foxboro, Mansfield and the Attleboro area, through Rehoboth and Seekonk south all the way to part of Fall River. continued on page 4...