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January 26, 2022
29 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenneth J. Pacheco, Brett Zografos, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Raymond Hague as the Assistant Plumbing and Gas Inspector. | Appointment Recommendation for Weights and Measures Inspector
To appoint Raymond Hague as the Assistant Plumbing and Gas Inspector. | Appointment Recommendation for Weights and Measures Inspector
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Raymond Hague as the Assistant Plumbing and Gas Inspector. | Appointment Recommendation for Weights and Measures Inspector.” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Appoint Jeffrey Mello to the position of the Sealer of Weights and Measures. | Tom Ferry Highway Superintendent Chairman Pacheco read a letter from Town Administrator Mullen and Highway Superintendent
To appoint Jeffrey Mello to the position of the Sealer of Weights and Measures. | Tom Ferry Highway Superintendent Chairman Pacheco read a letter from Town Administrator Mullen and Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry recommending The BETA Group for engineering services for the Pleasant Street Bridge Project
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Jeffrey Mello to the position of the Sealer of Weights and Measures. | Tom Ferry Highway Superintendent Chairman Pacheco read a letter from Town Administrator Mullen and Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry recommending The BETA Group for engineering services for the Pleasant Street Bridge Project. Mr. Mullen said based on the BETA Group's past experience with these types of projects, he was confident that they would be the best choice. Chairman Pacheco asked about the timetable. Town Administrator Mullen said the BETA Group indicated that twelve months would be the timetable and that was conservative. Mr. Gershman of the BETA Group Said they should be able to complete this project in much than 12 months. Selectman Hull asked if State Representative Patricia Haddad had been contacted about this. Mr. Mullen | said Representative Haddad had been very helpful with this project. He said last spring, Representative Haddad reached out and we flagged this project for her, and then again in the fall when we met with | her. Mr. Mullen said we are not able to apply for grant funding at this time, because we don't have the engineering done. Getting this done, will give us the ability to apply and seek Representative Haddad's help to apply for grant funding. Selectman Zografos said he thought we should also engage Senator Pacheco for this project. Mr. Mullen said in order to be eligible for anything, we will need to get this part done. Chairman Pacheco said he thought that we should have the engineering complete, before asking for any assistance. Selectman Hull said he was wondering if a building committee should be established. He thought a sub- committee should be organized to look into this. He asked if Capital Outlay had been notified. Mr. Mullen said after the engineering, we will have a real number to see what funding could be applied for. Mr. Mullen asked for input from the BETA group. Mr. Gershman said there was no further clarification on how the money would be distributed. He said because of the size of the bridge, there is no federal funding. It is left to the communities. Mr. Ferry said the bridge was the worst in town. He said this is the next step, regardless of funding. Mr. Ferry said this will make us very attractive and, from time to time, the state does have funding for small bridge programs. Mr. Gershman from BETA group suggested reaching out to the state senators now. Mr. Mullen said there is one grant opportunity out there for the "One Stop Grant" program. Being armed with this information will help us in a host of areas. Mr. Mullen said Selectman Hull brings up a good point that we should get in the que with Capital Outlay once we have some estimates. If there is a Board of Selectmen member who would like to be a liaison on this project, it would be helpful. Selectman Zografos suggested reaching out to former Selectman Goulart who helped to get us the Dighton Berkley Bridge..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve the agreement for professional services between BETA Group and the Town of Dighton for engineering of the Pleasant Street Bridge Project
To approve the agreement for professional services between BETA Group and the Town of Dighton for engineering of the Pleasant Street Bridge Project
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the agreement for professional services between BETA Group and the Town of Dighton for engineering of the Pleasant Street Bridge Project. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Accept the resignation of Nicholas Sisson from the Highway Department effective February 5, 2022. 2
To accept the resignation of Nicholas Sisson from the Highway Department effective February 5, 2022. 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Nicholas Sisson from the Highway Department effective February 5, 2022. 2 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the revised job description for the Director of the Council on Aging as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the revised job description for the Director of the Council on Aging as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the revised job description for the Director of the Council on Aging as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Acknowledge the appointment of Justin Daigneault as a new Full-Time Firefighter
To acknowledge the appointment of Justin Daigneault as a new Full-Time Firefighter
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to acknowledge the appointment of Justin Daigneault as a new Full-Time Firefighter. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Appoint John Lawrence to the position of On-Call Transfer Station Attendant
To appoint John Lawrence to the position of On-Call Transfer Station Attendant
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to appoint John Lawrence to the position of On-Call Transfer Station Attendant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Continue the item to create a Solid Waste Committee to the next meeting
To continue the item to create a Solid Waste Committee to the next meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to continue the item to create a Solid Waste Committee to the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the application for the reservation of Old Town Hall for Mary Bennett for February 5, and to waive the insurance requirement. ;
To approve the application for the reservation of Old Town Hall for Mary Bennett for February 5, and to waive the insurance requirement. ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the application for the reservation of Old Town Hall for Mary Bennett for February 5, and to waive the insurance requirement. ; Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. . Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the FY23 budget request for account #113-Town Meetings
To approve the FY23 budget request for account #113-Town Meetings
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the FY23 budget request for account #113-Town Meetings. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the FY23 budget request for account #114-Moderator as presented
To approve the FY23 budget request for account #114-Moderator as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve the FY23 budget request for account #114-Moderator as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Remove line #5342-#5344 in acct #122 from the budget spreadsheet. |
To remove line #5342-#5344 in acct #122 from the budget spreadsheet. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to remove line #5342-#5344 in acct #122 from the budget spreadsheet. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve account #122- Board of Selectmen as presented
To approve account #122- Board of Selectmen as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve account #122- Board of Selectmen as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve account #124- Town Administrator as presented
To approve account #124- Town Administrator as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve account #124- Town Administrator as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the FY23 budget for #151-Town Counsel as presented
To approve the FY23 budget for #151-Town Counsel as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve the FY23 budget for #151-Town Counsel as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve FY23 Budget for account #192-Public Buildings and Property Maintenance as presented this evening
To approve FY23 Budget for account #192-Public Buildings and Property Maintenance as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve FY23 Budget for account #192-Public Buildings and Property Maintenance as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Continue budget #155- Data Processing unti! February 9, 2022
To continue budget #155- Data Processing unti! February 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to continue budget #155- Data Processing unti! February 9, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve budget account #193-Building Insurance as presented. #195-Town Reports
To approve budget account #193-Building Insurance as presented. #195-Town Reports
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve budget account #193-Building Insurance as presented. #195-Town Reports.” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
That the Board of Selectmen approve budget account #195-Town Reports as presented this evening
That the Board of Selectmen approve budget account #195-Town Reports as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve budget account #195-Town Reports as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the f¥23 budget for budget account #912-Workers Compensation as presented
To approve the f¥23 budget for budget account #912-Workers Compensation as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve the f¥23 budget for budget account #912-Workers Compensation as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve the FY23 budget account #920-Tuition as presented. |
To approve the FY23 budget account #920-Tuition as presented. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the FY23 budget account #920-Tuition as presented. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve FY23 budget account #940-Settlements as presented
To approve FY23 budget account #940-Settlements as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve FY23 budget account #940-Settlements as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve the FY23 budget account #941-Court Judgements as presented
To approve the FY23 budget account #941-Court Judgements as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the FY23 budget account #941-Court Judgements as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve FY23 budget account #945-Liability Insurance as presented
To approve FY23 budget account #945-Liability Insurance as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve FY23 budget account #945-Liability Insurance as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Accept the resignation of Alice Souza from the Council on Aging effective January 11, 2022, with thanks and appreciation for her many years of service
To accept the resignation of Alice Souza from the Council on Aging effective January 11, 2022, with thanks and appreciation for her many years of service
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Alice Souza from the Council on Aging effective January 11, 2022, with thanks and appreciation for her many years of service. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Accept the request from the Dighton Historical Commission
To accept the request from the Dighton Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to accept the request from the Dighton Historical Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Selectmen's meeting of January 19, 2022 as prepared
To approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Selectmen's meeting of January 19, 2022 as prepared
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Regular Board of Selectmen's meeting of January 19, 2022 as prepared. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #30A-22 in the amount of $136,987.69, Warrant #30B-22 in the amount of $19,456.89 and Warrant #30C-22 in the amount of $674,744.14 all dated January 26, 2022
To approve Warrant #30A-22 in the amount of $136,987.69, Warrant #30B-22 in the amount of $19,456.89 and Warrant #30C-22 in the amount of $674,744.14 all dated January 26, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #30A-22 in the amount of $136,987.69, Warrant #30B-22 in the amount of $19,456.89 and Warrant #30C-22 in the amount of $674,744.14 all dated January 26, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 21(a), Section 21 (a)(2)(3)(7). 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 21(a), Section 21 (a)(2)(3)(7). 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 21(a), Section 21 (a)(2)(3)(7). 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions of contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a. Non-Union Contract Negotiations 10 - BOS Executive and Administrative Assistants 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. a. Dighton Police Officers Mass COP Local 306 b. Dighton Permanent Firefighters Association Local 4332 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. Executive Session Minutes: a. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2021. b. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2021. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
From the Dighton Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Nearly every vote is a roll call with each Selectman named; we check every roll call against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Mark Pacheco and Peter Caron from the Taunton Daily Gazette; Glen Cabbage from the Town of Dighton video of the September 23, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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