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February 23, 2022
20 recorded votes, 5 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
Authorize Chairman Pacheco to sign the document to finalize the completion of the project and accept the Eagle Scout Project for the James Briggs Garden Adaptive Garden Boxes
To authorize Chairman Pacheco to sign the document to finalize the completion of the project and accept the Eagle Scout Project for the James Briggs Garden Adaptive Garden Boxes
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to authorize Chairman Pacheco to sign the document to finalize the completion of the project and accept the Eagle Scout Project for the James Briggs Garden Adaptive Garden Boxes. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye.” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Table the Solid Waste/Recycling Advisory Committee Presentation by Mr
To table the Solid Waste/Recycling Advisory Committee Presentation by Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to table the Solid Waste/Recycling Advisory Committee Presentation by Mr. Pires until March 23. 1 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Reconsider the vote
To reconsider the vote
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to reconsider the vote. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Appoint Lisa Caledonia as the temporary Sewer Clerk until March 3, at the union rate
To appoint Lisa Caledonia as the temporary Sewer Clerk until March 3, at the union rate
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Lisa Caledonia as the temporary Sewer Clerk until March 3, at the union rate. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Hear Selectmen's Reports
To hear Selectmen's Reports
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to hear Selectmen's Reports. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Annual Town Meeting schedule as prepared
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Annual Town Meeting schedule as prepared
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the Annual Town Meeting schedule as prepared. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. 4 Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Accept the resignation of Thomas O'Connor with sincere thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Thomas O'Connor with sincere thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Thomas O'Connor with sincere thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve the Town Clerk's request to purchase two signs and the Board of Selectmen would absorb half of the cost
To approve the Town Clerk's request to purchase two signs and the Board of Selectmen would absorb half of the cost
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Town Clerk's request to purchase two signs and the Board of Selectmen would absorb half of the cost. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the request of St
To approve the request of St
Yes: Kenneth J. Pacheco, ZografosAbstained: Hull
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Chairman Pacheco stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the request of St. Nicholas of Myra for a Car Wash and to waive the corresponding fee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull abstained..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Lions Club request to use the Karl Spratt Field for the Cow Chip Festival, contingent 5 upon correspondence from the Fire Chief approving the use of Fir
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Lions Club request to use the Karl Spratt Field for the Cow Chip Festival, contingent 5 upon correspondence from the Fire Chief approving the use of Fire works and approve that the fee be waived
Yes: Hull, ZografosAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Lions Club request to use the Karl Spratt Field for the Cow Chip Festival, contingent 5 upon correspondence from the Fire Chief approving the use of Fire works and approve that the fee be waived. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Chairman Pacheco, abstained..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Historical Society's Request for use of the Pavilion and surrounding area and waive the corresponding fee
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Historical Society's Request for use of the Pavilion and surrounding area and waive the corresponding fee
The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Historical Society's Request for use of the Pavilion and surrounding area and waive the corresponding fee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Chairman Pacheco, abstained..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Accept an anonymous donation to Prime Time in the amount of $30.00
To accept an anonymous donation to Prime Time in the amount of $30.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept an anonymous donation to Prime Time in the amount of $30.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Acknowledge the promotions of Alexander Greene and Eric Gagnon to Fire Lieutenant
To acknowledge the promotions of Alexander Greene and Eric Gagnon to Fire Lieutenant
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to acknowledge the promotions of Alexander Greene and Eric Gagnon to Fire Lieutenant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Sarah Guilmette as a new Fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic effective March 1, 2022
That the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Sarah Guilmette as a new Fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic effective March 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zogrrafos seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Sarah Guilmette as a new Fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic effective March 1, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen acknowledge the appointment of John Bourgault Jr., as a Call Firefighter/Paramedic
That the Board of Selectmen acknowledge the appointment of John Bourgault Jr., as a Call Firefighter/Paramedic
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 that the Board of Selectmen acknowledge the appointment of John Bourgault Jr., as a Call Firefighter/Paramedic. Minutes.” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of January 26, 2022
To approve the minutes of January 26, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of January 26, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of February 9, 2022
To approve the minutes of February 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of February 9, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve Warrant #33A-22 in the amount of $97,931.66, Warrant #33B-22 in the amount of $156,875.69 and Warrant #33C-22 in the amount of $1,548.10, all dated February 16, 2022
To approve Warrant #33A-22 in the amount of $97,931.66, Warrant #33B-22 in the amount of $156,875.69 and Warrant #33C-22 in the amount of $1,548.10, all dated February 16, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #33A-22 in the amount of $97,931.66, Warrant #33B-22 in the amount of $156,875.69 and Warrant #33C-22 in the amount of $1,548.10, all dated February 16, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #34A-22 in the amount of $106,226.92, #34B-22 in the amount of $20,613.73 and Warrant #34C-22 in the amount of $260,059.08, all dated February 23. 7 Executive Session
To approve Warrant #34A-22 in the amount of $106,226.92, #34B-22 in the amount of $20,613.73 and Warrant #34C-22 in the amount of $260,059.08, all dated February 23. 7 Executive Session
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 approve Warrant #34A-22 in the amount of $106,226.92, #34B-22 in the amount of $20,613.73 and Warrant #34C-22 in the amount of $260,059.08, all dated February 23. 7 Executive Session.” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Enter into Executive session under Massachusetts general Law
To enter into Executive session under Massachusetts general Law
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive session under Massachusetts general Law. Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) and (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. Board of Selectmen Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant. 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation of 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 Permanent Firefighters Association Local 4332 b. Dighton Highway Department Workers Local 1701 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 February 9, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, 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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