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May 25, 2022
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Kenneth J. Pacheco
Absent: Peter D. Caron
Every vote, in order
Accept the resignation of Andrew Lapointe from the Cable Committee
To accept the resignation of Andrew Lapointe from the Cable Committee
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Andrew Lapointe from the Cable Committee. Resignation of Karen Robitaille from the CPC Chairman Hull read the letter of resignation from Karen Robitaille.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Chairman Hull asked Mr. Lapointe if he would have an exit interview with Mr. Mullen to make your
The minutes record that this was voted but do not restate the motion.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Defer the minutes of May 11, 2022 until the next meeting
To defer the minutes of May 11, 2022 until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to defer the minutes of May 11, 2022 until the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2022
To approve the minutes of May 15, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of May 15, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Accept the FY21 Auditor's management letter
To accept the FY21 Auditor's management letter
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the FY21 Auditor's management letter. Roll Call Vote: 4 Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Send a letter to of thanks to all participants
To send a letter to of thanks to all participants
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to send a letter to of thanks to all participants. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectmen Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Accept the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant and authorize Michael Mullen to sign the contract
To accept the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant and authorize Michael Mullen to sign the contract
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant and authorize Michael Mullen to sign the contract. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the Memorandum of Agreement. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Take agenda item 14J. out of order
To take agenda item 14J. out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to seconded and it was VOTED to take agenda item 14J. out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Establish a Solid Waste Committee under the direction of the Board of Health and be composed of 9 members as follows: Board of Health Representative Board of Health Agent Board of Selectmen Representa
To establish a Solid Waste Committee under the direction of the Board of Health and be composed of 9 members as follows: Board of Health Representative Board of Health Agent Board of Selectmen Representative Town Administrator Transfer Station Attendant Highway Superintendent Building Commissioner Two At large members
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to establish a Solid Waste Committee under the direction of the Board of Health and be composed of 9 members as follows: Board of Health Representative Board of Health Agent Board of Selectmen Representative Town Administrator Transfer Station Attendant Highway Superintendent Building Commissioner Two At large members Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Table the discussion until the June 8 meeting
To table the discussion until the June 8 meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to table the discussion until the June 8 meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the grant and authorize Anabela Powell to execute the grant
To accept the grant and authorize Anabela Powell to execute the grant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the grant and authorize Anabela Powell to execute the grant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Facilities Reservation Request for Fly Dogs, to use the Town Hall Campus for an event on July 23
To approve the Facilities Reservation Request for Fly Dogs, to use the Town Hall Campus for an event on July 23
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Facilities Reservation Request for Fly Dogs, to use the Town Hall Campus for an event on July 23. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. 8 Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Dighton Cub Scout Car Wash Facilities Reservation Request for June 18, 2022
To approve the Dighton Cub Scout Car Wash Facilities Reservation Request for June 18, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Dighton Cub Scout Car Wash Facilities Reservation Request for June 18, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Dissolve the Human Rights Committee under the scope of the Board of Selectmen
To dissolve the Human Rights Committee under the scope of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to dissolve the Human Rights Committee under the scope of the Board of Selectmen. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Warrants Chairman Hull said earlier this evening the warrants were not approved. He said he had concerns about one department in particular. He asked if the board would be amenable to approving the warrants with no.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #46A- 22 in the amount of $109,675.19 and Warrant #46B-22 in the amount of $608,439.31 all dated May 18, 2022
To approve Warrant #46A- 22 in the amount of $109,675.19 and Warrant #46B-22 in the amount of $608,439.31 all dated May 18, 2022
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 approve Warrant #46A- 22 in the amount of $109,675.19 and Warrant #46B-22 in the amount of $608,439.31 all dated May 18, 2022. There was no discussion. Roli Call Vote: Chairman Hull, no. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #47A- 22 in the amount of $115,742.24, Warrant #47B-22 in the amount of $18,367.77and Warrant #47C-22 in the amount of $204,807.33 all dated May 25, 2022
To approve Warrant #47A- 22 in the amount of $115,742.24, Warrant #47B-22 in the amount of $18,367.77and Warrant #47C-22 in the amount of $204,807.33 all dated May 25, 2022
Yes: Caron, Kenneth J. PachecoNo: Hull
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #47A- 22 in the amount of $115,742.24, Warrant #47B-22 in the amount of $18,367.77and Warrant #47C-22 in the amount of $204,807.33 all dated May 25, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, no. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adjourn at 9:22 p.m
To adjourn at 9:22 p.m
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to adjourn at 9:22 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Karin L. Brady Executive Assistant Board of a 4 A Administrato wth LE Bp hh Leonard E. Hull, Chairman Peter D. Caron, Clerk Kenneth Y Pacheco, Member Documents Reviewed: Memorial Day Proclamation Quarantine Guidance Positive COVID castes by the week Boards and Committee Vacancy Bulky Item Pickup Flyer Andrew Lapointe Resignation Letter Karen Robitaille-Resignation Letter Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2022 Roselli & Clark Auditors Report Roselli & Clark Management Letter Memo from Town Administrator to Board of Selectmen - Management Letter Comments 10 Community Compact Cabinet's Municipal Fiber Grant Contract Documents Memorandum of Agreement Fire Chief Memo from Town Administrator to the Board of Selectmen regarding Incident at Massasoit Road Letter from Timothy Tooling to the Board of Selectmen requesting a gate be installed at the end of Massasoit Road Email Chain between Kelley Smathers and Town Administrator Michael Mullen Email from Jason Quinn regarding Gate at the end of Massasoit Road Facilities Reservation request from Fly Dogs Facilities Reservation Request from Dighton Cub Scouts Pack 45 Proposed Solid Waste Committee 11.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, 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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