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April 13, 2022
25 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Kenneth J. Pacheco, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Pledge of Allegiance
The minutes record that this was voted but do not restate the motion.
From the minutes
“Chairman Pacheco stepped down and nominated Selectman Hull as Chairman, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
The minutes record that this was voted but do not restate the motion.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco nominated Peter Caron as Clerk, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye : Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen sign off on the Jason Botelho's Eagle Scout Project at Broad Cove
That the Board of Selectmen sign off on the Jason Botelho's Eagle Scout Project at Broad Cove
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned that the Board of Selectmen sign off on the Jason Botelho's Eagle Scout Project at Broad Cove, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Continue budget #295 Harbormaster, until the next meeting and invite harbormaster and the police chief
To continue budget #295 Harbormaster, until the next meeting and invite harbormaster and the police chief
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to continue budget #295 Harbormaster, until the next meeting and invite harbormaster and the police chief, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. #600-Sewer Mr. Mullen said this budget was already approved. No.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectmen close the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
That the Board of Selectmen close the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned that the Board of Selectmen close the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. 7 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Award the contract for the HVAC replacement contract not to exceed $9,382.00 and to be completed by June 3, 2022
To award the contract for the HVAC replacement contract not to exceed $9,382.00 and to be completed by June 3, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to award the contract for the HVAC replacement contract not to exceed $9,382.00 and to be completed by June 3, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
The Board of Selectmen award $11,420.00 and be completed by June 3, 2022
The Board of Selectmen award $11,420.00 and be completed by June 3, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED the Board of Selectmen award $11,420.00 and be completed by June 3, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the facilities request and waive any fees
To approve the facilities request and waive any fees
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to approve the facilities request and waive any fees, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the request from the Prince Henry Society and waive fees
To approve the request from the Prince Henry Society and waive fees
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to approve the request from the Prince Henry Society and waive fees, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the facilities request for Poppasquash and waive the fees
That the Board of Selectmen approve the facilities request for Poppasquash and waive the fees
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned that the Board of Selectmen approve the facilities request for Poppasquash and waive the fees, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectman accept the facility request for the D-R Car Wash and waive all fees
That the Board of Selectman accept the facility request for the D-R Car Wash and waive all fees
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned that the Board of Selectman accept the facility request for the D-R Car Wash and waive all fees, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Waive the fee for the food permit for the annual Strawberry Festival
To waive the fee for the food permit for the annual Strawberry Festival
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned to waive the fee for the food permit for the annual Strawberry Festival, Selectman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, abstained..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Cemetery Lawn Services Contract for Paul Silvia, d/b/a Dreambuilders
That the Board of Selectmen approve the Cemetery Lawn Services Contract for Paul Silvia, d/b/a Dreambuilders
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the Cemetery Lawn Services Contract for Paul Silvia, d/b/a Dreambuilders. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into a contract for ARPA funding with Bristol County
To enter into a contract for ARPA funding with Bristol County
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to enter into a contract for ARPA funding with Bristol County, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectman approve the contract for Anabela Powell with the correction to the date
That the Board of Selectman approve the contract for Anabela Powell with the correction to the date
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned that the Board of Selectman approve the contract for Anabela Powell with the correction to the date, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: 10 Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Mark Pacheco to the Cemetery Commission
To appoint Mark Pacheco to the Cemetery Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to appoint Mark Pacheco to the Cemetery Commission, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectman reappoint Jeff Carvalho as the Board of Selectman representative
That the Board of Selectman reappoint Jeff Carvalho as the Board of Selectman representative
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned that the Board of Selectman reappoint Jeff Carvalho as the Board of Selectman representative, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Paul Reynolds to Capitial Outlay Committee, Land Use Committee and Tax Possession Committee
To appoint Paul Reynolds to Capitial Outlay Committee, Land Use Committee and Tax Possession Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to appoint Paul Reynolds to Capitial Outlay Committee, Land Use Committee and Tax Possession Committee, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Expand the TIF Review Board with the above referenced members
To expand the TIF Review Board with the above referenced members
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to expand the TIF Review Board with the above referenced members, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Taunton Yacht Club, 2125 Water Street Ed Reese, 556 Somerset Avenue Bechaubei Patel, 1995 Winthrop Street Dinesh Patel, 1866 County Street
Taunton Yacht Club, 2125 Water Street Ed Reese, 556 Somerset Avenue Bechaubei Patel, 1995 Winthrop Street Dinesh Patel, 1866 County Street
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to approve the following underground storage permits, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED Taunton Yacht Club, 2125 Water Street Ed Reese, 556 Somerset Avenue Bechaubei Patel, 1995 Winthrop Street Dinesh Patel, 1866 County Street Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Public Input Patrick Higgins, via Zoom, suggested that the board reconsider the Value Gas, 1866 County Street and Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street FP Permit renewals contingent upon receipt o
Public Input Patrick Higgins, via Zoom, suggested that the board reconsider the Value Gas, 1866 County Street and Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street FP Permit renewals contingent upon receipt of payment
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to accept the request of Fire Chief Maguy to dispose of surplus equipment, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Public Input Patrick Higgins, via Zoom, suggested that the board reconsider the Value Gas, 1866 County Street and Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street FP Permit renewals contingent upon receipt of payment..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Reconsider the license approvals for Value Gas, 1866 County Street and Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street
To reconsider the license approvals for Value Gas, 1866 County Street and Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to reconsider the license approvals for Value Gas, 1866 County Street and Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. 12 ; Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the renewal of the licenses for Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street and Value Gas at 1866 County Street contingent upon receipt of the payment before issuing of licenses
To approve the renewal of the licenses for Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street and Value Gas at 1866 County Street contingent upon receipt of the payment before issuing of licenses
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the renewal of the licenses for Winthrop Street Gas, 1995 Winthrop Street and Value Gas at 1866 County Street contingent upon receipt of the payment before issuing of licenses. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant # 41A- 22 in the amount of $115,952.19 and Warrant #41B8-22 in the amount of $312,727.25
To approve Warrant # 41A- 22 in the amount of $115,952.19 and Warrant #41B8-22 in the amount of $312,727.25
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant # 41A- 22 in the amount of $115,952.19 and Warrant #41B8-22 in the amount of $312,727.25. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into Executive session under Massachusetts General Law, : Chapter 30A, Section 21a (1)(3)(6)(7)
To enter into Executive session under Massachusetts General Law, : Chapter 30A, Section 21a (1)(3)(6)(7)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to enter into Executive session under Massachusetts General Law, : Chapter 30A, Section 21a (1)(3)(6)(7), Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. | 13 1. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or menta! health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee staff member or individual. 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimenta! effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. a. Dighton Firefighter's Local 4332 b. Dighton Police Officers Mass COP Local 306 6. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. a. Potential real property acquisition for library operations. 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general of special law or federal grant-in- aid requirements. Executive Session Minutes: a. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting minutes of March 30, . 2022. b. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting minutes of April 6, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
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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