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Dighton Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

April 27, 2022

14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Peter D. Caron, Kenneth J. Pacheco

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Selectman Pacheco asked if the ADA Coordinator would be involved

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Selectman Pacheco asked if the ADA Coordinator would be involved

The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Selectman Pacheco asked if the ADA Coordinator would be involved. Mr. Aguiar said yes. He said more discussion needed to happen and the location would need to be figured out. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, no. Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Pacheco.-abstained (member of Lions Club).” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

That the position of Harbormaster stipend and the Assistant Harbormaster stipend be 2%

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the position of Harbormaster stipend and the Assistant Harbormaster stipend be 2%

From the minutes

“Chairman Hull stepped down to motion that the position of Harbormaster stipend and the Assistant Harbormaster stipend be 2%, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Continue with two Assistant Harbormasters. 4

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To continue with two Assistant Harbormasters. 4

Yes: Caron, HullNo: Kenneth J. Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Caron motioned that there be two assistants to the Harbormaster, Selectman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to continue with two Assistant Harbormasters. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Place the Articles on the Warrant with the removal of Article 10 and the corrections to Article 24 and 25

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the Articles on the Warrant with the removal of Article 10 and the corrections to Article 24 and 25

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to place the Articles on the Warrant with the removal of Article 10 and the corrections to Article 24 and 25. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

That the Board of Selectmen appoint Nicole Mello as a member of the Board of Health

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · 2–0

That the Board of Selectmen appoint Nicole Mello as a member of the Board of Health

Yes: Caron, Kenneth J. PachecoAbstained: Hull

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Nicole Mello as a member of the Board of Health. Roll Call Vote: Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull abstained..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Update the Special municipal employee list and add Nicole Mello

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To update the Special municipal employee list and add Nicole Mello

Yes: Caron, Kenneth J. PachecoAbstained: Hull

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned to update the Special municipal employee list and add Nicole Mello, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull abstained..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint Peter Caron to the TIF Review Board

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Peter Caron to the TIF Review Board

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull stepped down to motion, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Peter Caron to the TIF Review Board. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Appoint Ken Pacheco, as a liaison to the Agricultural Commission

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Ken Pacheco, as a liaison to the Agricultural Commission

From the minutes

“Selectman Caron motioned to appoint Ken Pacheco, as a liaison to the Agricultural Commission, Selectmen Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

That Selectman Caron be appointed as a non-voting liaison member to the Open Space Committee

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That Selectman Caron be appointed as a non-voting liaison member to the Open Space Committee

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned that Selectman Caron be appointed as a non-voting liaison member to the Open Space Committee, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

8 Chairman Hull said he hoped that Mr

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

8 Chairman Hull said he hoped that Mr

From the minutes

“Selectman Caron motioned to accept the resignation of Timothy Rhines from all positions within the town, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED. 8 Chairman Hull said he hoped that Mr. Rhines would return to some form of service. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting of April 13, 2022

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting of April 13, 2022

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned to approve, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting of April 13, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve Warrant #42A- 22 in the amount of $105,573.45 and Warrant #42B-22 in the amount of $58,946.59, both dated April 20, 2022

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Warrant #42A- 22 in the amount of $105,573.45 and Warrant #42B-22 in the amount of $58,946.59, both dated April 20, 2022

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #42A- 22 in the amount of $105,573.45 and Warrant #42B-22 in the amount of $58,946.59, both dated April 20, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve Warrant #43A- 22 in the amount of $116,316.18, Warrant #43B-22 in the amount of $18,214.02 and Warrant #43C-22 in the amount of $70,201.64 all dated April 27, 2022

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Warrant #43A- 22 in the amount of $116,316.18, Warrant #43B-22 in the amount of $18,214.02 and Warrant #43C-22 in the amount of $70,201.64 all dated April 27, 2022

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #43A- 22 in the amount of $116,316.18, Warrant #43B-22 in the amount of $18,214.02 and Warrant #43C-22 in the amount of $70,201.64 all dated April 27, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into Executive Session

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned to enter into Executive Session, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman, Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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