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February 9, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenneth J. Pacheco, Brett Zografos
Absent: Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) 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 MassCop Local 306 3 , Roll Call Vote: so - mr Chairman Pacheco, aye. Loe 3 f5 Selectman Hull, aye. oS \ oe : Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Appoint Michael Berube as Highway Department, Foreman Class effective February 10, 2022
To appoint Michael Berube as Highway Department, Foreman Class effective February 10, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Michael Berube as Highway Department, Foreman Class effective February 10, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the Proclamation for Black History Month as prepared this evening
To approve the Proclamation for Black History Month as prepared this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Proclamation for Black History Month as prepared this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Sign the Annual Town Election Warrant tonight as presented
To sign the Annual Town Election Warrant tonight as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to sign the Annual Town Election Warrant tonight as presented. Nancy Goulart, Gray Terrace wanted to remind the board that the Bristol County Agricultura! School for a debt exclusion vote as well. There was discussion about debt exclusion votes and education of the public regarding the facts and figures. Selectman Zografos agreed with Mrs. Goulart with regard to keeping the Bristol County Agricultural School in mind with regard to education of the public. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Declare the following items as surplus for disposal: Two (2) Keyboards Two (2) Monitors Two (2) Laptops One (1) Dell Optiplex 755 w/Dell Monitor
To declare the following items as surplus for disposal: Two (2) Keyboards Two (2) Monitors Two (2) Laptops One (1) Dell Optiplex 755 w/Dell Monitor
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to declare the following items as surplus for disposal: Two (2) Keyboards Two (2) Monitors Two (2) Laptops One (1) Dell Optiplex 755 w/Dell Monitor Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve the contract for services between the town of Dighton and DMR Corp., d/b/a route 44 Toyota to purchase one Hybrid Inspectional Vehicle as presented this evening. 5
To approve the contract for services between the town of Dighton and DMR Corp., d/b/a route 44 Toyota to purchase one Hybrid Inspectional Vehicle as presented this evening. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the contract for services between the town of Dighton and DMR Corp., d/b/a route 44 Toyota to purchase one Hybrid Inspectional Vehicle as presented this evening. 5 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen waive the requirement of the Town of Dighton's hiring policy for this specific situation to allow for the temporary Sewer Department Clerk
That the Board of Selectmen waive the requirement of the Town of Dighton's hiring policy for this specific situation to allow for the temporary Sewer Department Clerk
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen waive the requirement of the Town of Dighton's hiring policy for this specific situation to allow for the temporary Sewer Department Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen acknowledge that the Pandemic Reopening Task Force has voted to disband the Pandemic Reopening Task Force at it January 26, 2022 meeting
That the Board of Selectmen acknowledge that the Pandemic Reopening Task Force has voted to disband the Pandemic Reopening Task Force at it January 26, 2022 meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen acknowledge that the Pandemic Reopening Task Force has voted to disband the Pandemic Reopening Task Force at it January 26, 2022 meeting. There was discussion about how the committee was initially formed. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Postpone the approval of the minutes until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on February 23, 2022
To postpone the approval of the minutes until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on February 23, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to postpone the approval of the minutes until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on February 23, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve Warrant #31A-22 in the amount of $141,179.45 and Warrant #31B-22 in the amount of $$82,065.56, both dated February 2, 2022
To approve Warrant #31A-22 in the amount of $141,179.45 and Warrant #31B-22 in the amount of $$82,065.56, both dated February 2, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #31A-22 in the amount of $141,179.45 and Warrant #31B-22 in the amount of $$82,065.56, both dated February 2, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye.” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #32A-22 in the amount of $115,142.84, Warrant #32B-22 in the amount of $498,603.26 and Warrant #32C-22 in the amount of $3,080,049.00 all dated February 9, 2022
To approve Warrant #32A-22 in the amount of $115,142.84, Warrant #32B-22 in the amount of $498,603.26 and Warrant #32C-22 in the amount of $3,080,049.00 all dated February 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #32A-22 in the amount of $115,142.84, Warrant #32B-22 in the amount of $498,603.26 and Warrant #32C-22 in the amount of $3,080,049.00 all dated February 9, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts Genera! Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) 3
That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts Genera! Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts Genera! Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) 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. b. Dighton Police Officers MassCop Local 306 c. Dighton Permanent Firefighters Association Local 4332 Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) Executive Session Minutes a. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session minutes of January 26, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
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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