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May 11, 2022
16 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Jeffrey Pimental as Highway Department Laborer Class 1
To appoint Jeffrey Pimental as Highway Department Laborer Class 1
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Jeffrey Pimental as Highway Department Laborer Class 1. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Daniel Higgins to the Open Space Committee
To appoint Daniel Higgins to the Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Daniel Higgins to the Open Space Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Ken Pacheco as Liaison to the Dighton Trails Committee
To appoint Ken Pacheco as Liaison to the Dighton Trails Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ken Pacheco as Liaison to the Dighton Trails Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Appoint Tom Ferry as a member of the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
To appoint Tom Ferry as a member of the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Tom Ferry as a member of the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Michael Mullen as an Alternate Member of the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
To appoint Michael Mullen as an Alternate Member of the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Michael Mullen as an Alternate Member of the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Alys Vincent to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Alys Vincent to the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Alys Vincent to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint to appoint Anabela Powell as a GATRA Advisory Board Member
To appoint to appoint Anabela Powell as a GATRA Advisory Board Member
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint to appoint Anabela Powell as a GATRA Advisory Board Member Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. , Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the one-day liquor license for Bristol County Agricultural High School for the date of May 25, 2022. ~~
To approve the one-day liquor license for Bristol County Agricultural High School for the date of May 25, 2022. ~~
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the one-day liquor license for Bristol County Agricultural High School for the date of May 25, 2022. ~~ Roll Call Vote: ; TR Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Waive the permit fee for Northern Drill Services, 130 Main Street, Northborough, MA. |
To waive the permit fee for Northern Drill Services, 130 Main Street, Northborough, MA. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to waive the permit fee for Northern Drill Services, 130 Main Street, Northborough, MA. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Award the demolition bid to Hilltown Demolition, 294 West Shaft Road, North Adams, MA
To award the demolition bid to Hilltown Demolition, 294 West Shaft Road, North Adams, MA
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to award the demolition bid to Hilltown Demolition, 294 West Shaft Road, North Adams, MA. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Waive the right of first refusal for the property located at 624 Middle Street, Map 8, Lot 31
To waive the right of first refusal for the property located at 624 Middle Street, Map 8, Lot 31
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to waive the right of first refusal for the property located at 624 Middle Street, Map 8, Lot 31. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
_______ to approve the disclosure by special municipal employee, Nicole Mello,
_______ to approve the disclosure by special municipal employee, Nicole Mello,
Yes: Caron, Kenneth J. PachecoAbstained: Hull
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED _______ to approve the disclosure by special municipal employee, Nicole Mello, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, abstain Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement for the Clerical Union as written
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for the Clerical Union as written
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Memorandum of Agreement for the Clerical Union as written. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the Memorandums of Agreement for the Clerical and Dispatcher's Unions as written
To accept the Memorandums of Agreement for the Clerical and Dispatcher's Unions as written
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Memorandums of Agreement for the Clerical and Dispatcher's Unions as written. Review/Discuss/Act: Annual Town Meeting Warrant Update/Recommendations. Administrator Mullen explains that there are a total of 41 articles and does a general overview of each. He explains that the Warrant will be ready for print by 5/23/22. Once it is approved, it will be posted on the town website. He would like to do an information session similar to the one that was done last year prior to Annual Town Meeting, inviting residents to come and ask any questions they may have. This could occur possibly on 6/1/22, depending on Old Town Hall availability Review/Discuss/Act: Proposed Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule for July/2022 - December/2022. :.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the accept the meeting dates as proposed. |
To accept the accept the meeting dates as proposed. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the accept the meeting dates as proposed. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21-A (7) to comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant in aid requirements
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21-A (7) to comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant in aid requirements
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21-A (7) to comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant in aid requirements. We will also enter into Executive Session to approve the Board of Health Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2021, approval of the Board of Health Executive Session Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2021, approval of Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2022 and approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, 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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