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March 9, 2022
30 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenneth J. Pacheco, Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Brett Zografos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) 2
The roll call in the minutes lists Hull and Pacheco but not Zografos, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Chairman Pacheco stepped down to second and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2) 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a. Health Agent Contract Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Set the Bristol County Agricultural High School Solar Project Building/Electrical Permit Fees to $5,000.00
To set the Bristol County Agricultural High School Solar Project Building/Electrical Permit Fees to $5,000.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to set the Bristol County Agricultural High School Solar Project Building/Electrical Permit Fees to $5,000.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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 open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Rescind Vote to Renew Wine and Malt Liquor License for Gatarani, Inc., d/b/a New Fast Mart A letter requesting the board to rescind the vote to renew the liquor license for Gatarani due to a change in ownership was read by Chairman Pacheco..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Rescind the vote to renew the license in the name of Guatarani, Inc
Rescind the vote to renew the license in the name of Guatarani, Inc
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED rescind the vote to renew the license in the name of Guatarani, Inc. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Table the SRPEDD contract until a future meeting
To table the SRPEDD contract until a future meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to table the SRPEDD contract until a future meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Appoint David Phillips to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint David Phillips to the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to appoint David Phillips to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Accept the resignation of Daniel Lepage from the Conservation Commission
To accept the resignation of Daniel Lepage from the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Daniel Lepage from the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Grant permission to the Board of Assessors to dispose of broken equipment as stated in the letter dated 2/9/22 and declare miscellaneous electric cords as surplus
To grant permission to the Board of Assessors to dispose of broken equipment as stated in the letter dated 2/9/22 and declare miscellaneous electric cords as surplus
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to grant permission to the Board of Assessors to dispose of broken equipment as stated in the letter dated 2/9/22 and declare miscellaneous electric cords as surplus. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Recommend Account #131- Finance Committee as recommended this evening
To recommend Account #131- Finance Committee as recommended this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #131- Finance Committee as recommended this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Recommend Account #132- Reserve Fund as presented this evening
To recommend Account #132- Reserve Fund as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #132- Reserve Fund as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #135-Town Accountant as presented this evening. #141-Board of Assessors Mr
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #135-Town Accountant as presented this evening. #141-Board of Assessors Mr
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 recommend Account #135-Town Accountant as presented this evening. #141-Board of Assessors Mr. Mullen went through the Board of Assessors budget. Selectman Hull asked about the salary for the Principal Assessor and how much the increase was. Selectman Zografos said it was above $85,000.00 last year. There was discussion about the re-evaluation fee and the town meeting vote. Selectman Goulart said the reason that was a special article was because it overlapped the fiscal year. She said the cleanest way to do it was to present it to the people as a lump sum. She said we still have to pay it, but it was decided to put it in the budget..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #141-Board of Assessors in the amount of $215,295.60
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #141-Board of Assessors in the amount of $215,295.60
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #141-Board of Assessors in the amount of $215,295.60. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Recommend Account #145-Town Treasurer in the amount of $117,950.80
To recommend Account #145-Town Treasurer in the amount of $117,950.80
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #145-Town Treasurer in the amount of $117,950.80. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Recommend Account #146-Town Collector in the amount of $104,250.80
To recommend Account #146-Town Collector in the amount of $104,250.80
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #146-Town Collector in the amount of $104,250.80. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #155-Data Processing in the amount of $66,706.28
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #155-Data Processing in the amount of $66,706.28
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #155-Data Processing in the amount of $66,706.28. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #158 as level funded in the sum of $10,000.00
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #158 as level funded in the sum of $10,000.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #158 as level funded in the sum of $10,000.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
That Account #161-Town Clerk reflect an increase in the Town Clerk's salary to $75,000.00 bringing the total request to $152,954.20
That Account #161-Town Clerk reflect an increase in the Town Clerk's salary to $75,000.00 bringing the total request to $152,954.20
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED that Account #161-Town Clerk reflect an increase in the Town Clerk's salary to $75,000.00 bringing the total request to $152,954.20. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Recommend Account #162- Elections in the amount of $33,900.00
To recommend Account #162- Elections in the amount of $33,900.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded an it was VOTED to recommend Account #162- Elections in the amount of $33,900.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Recommend Account #163-Registration in the amount of $5,700.00
To recommend Account #163-Registration in the amount of $5,700.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #163-Registration in the amount of $5,700.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Recommend Account #171-Conservation Commission in the amount of $63,198.00
To recommend Account #171-Conservation Commission in the amount of $63,198.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #171-Conservation Commission in the amount of $63,198.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Recommend Account #174-Dighton Trails Committee in the amount of $1,600.00
To recommend Account #174-Dighton Trails Committee in the amount of $1,600.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #174-Dighton Trails Committee in the amount of $1,600.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Recommend Account #179-Agricultural Commission budget in the amount of $2,695.00
To recommend Account #179-Agricultural Commission budget in the amount of $2,695.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #179-Agricultural Commission budget in the amount of $2,695.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Recommend Account #189-Development and Industrial Commission in the amount of $1,000.00
To recommend Account #189-Development and Industrial Commission in the amount of $1,000.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Account #189-Development and Industrial Commission in the amount of $1,000.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Continue budget #541 and #542 to March 23
To continue budget #541 and #542 to March 23
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to continue budget #541 and #542 to March 23. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #549-ADA in the amount of $5,000.00
That the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #549-ADA in the amount of $5,000.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen recommend Account #549-ADA in the amount of $5,000.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Recommend budget #698- Cable Committee in the amount of $32,100.00 Minutes
To recommend budget #698- Cable Committee in the amount of $32,100.00 Minutes
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 recommend budget #698- Cable Committee in the amount of $32,100.00 Minutes.” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of February 23, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of February 23, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of February 23, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #35A-22 in the amount of $107,042.77, Warrant #35B-22 in the amount of $227,991.77 and Warrant #35C-22 in the amount of $6.50 all dated March 2, 2022
To approve Warrant #35A-22 in the amount of $107,042.77, Warrant #35B-22 in the amount of $227,991.77 and Warrant #35C-22 in the amount of $6.50 all dated March 2, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #35A-22 in the amount of $107,042.77, Warrant #35B-22 in the amount of $227,991.77 and Warrant #35C-22 in the amount of $6.50 all dated March 2, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #36A-22 in the amount of $101,298.31 and Warrant #36B-22 in the amount of $186,300.15
To approve Warrant #36A-22 in the amount of $101,298.31 and Warrant #36B-22 in the amount of $186,300.15
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #36A-22 in the amount of $101,298.31 and Warrant #36B-22 in the amount of $186,300.15. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21a (2)(7). 2. to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct co
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21a (2)(7). 2. to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21a (2)(7). 2. to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a. Chief of Police Contract 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 23, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman our Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, 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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