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June 8, 2022
23 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenneth J. Pacheco, Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept and post the job descriptions for the office manager and the program manager. :
To accept and post the job descriptions for the office manager and the program manager. :
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept and post the job descriptions for the office manager and the program manager. : Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull aye Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the town accept the gift of the Bocce Court
That the town accept the gift of the Bocce Court
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED that the town accept the gift of the Bocce Court. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, abstained..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen give permission to Building Commissioner Aguiar to issue permit to build the Bocce Court
That the Board of Selectmen give permission to Building Commissioner Aguiar to issue permit to build the Bocce Court
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen give permission to Building Commissioner Aguiar to issue permit to build the Bocce Court. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco abstained..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Transfer from Workers Compensation the sum of $4,559.16 to the Education Account. 5
To transfer from Workers Compensation the sum of $4,559.16 to the Education Account. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer from Workers Compensation the sum of $4,559.16 to the Education Account. 5 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull aye Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Transfer the sum of $1,700.00 from Library Professional and Technical Account #010-0-610-000-70-5730, Library Travel Account #010-0-610-000-70- and Library Dues account to Library Page account #010-0-
To transfer the sum of $1,700.00 from Library Professional and Technical Account #010-0-610-000-70-5730, Library Travel Account #010-0-610-000-70- and Library Dues account to Library Page account #010-0-610-000-50-5107
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer the sum of $1,700.00 from Library Professional and Technical Account #010-0-610-000-70-5730, Library Travel Account #010-0-610-000-70- and Library Dues account to Library Page account #010-0-610-000-50-5107 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Transfer From the Planning Board Professional and Technical Account #010-0-175-000-50-5300 in the amount of $835.00 to the Town Clerk's Professional and Technical Account #010-0-161-0000-70-5300
To transfer From the Planning Board Professional and Technical Account #010-0-175-000-50-5300 in the amount of $835.00 to the Town Clerk's Professional and Technical Account #010-0-161-0000-70-5300
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer From the Planning Board Professional and Technical Account #010-0-175-000-50-5300 in the amount of $835.00 to the Town Clerk's Professional and Technical Account #010-0-161-0000-70-5300. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Transfer $486.00 from the Town Accountant Professional and Technical Account #010-0-135-0000-70-5300 to the Town Clerk Elections Professional & Technical Account #010-0-1622-0000-70-5300
To transfer $486.00 from the Town Accountant Professional and Technical Account #010-0-135-0000-70-5300 to the Town Clerk Elections Professional & Technical Account #010-0-1622-0000-70-5300
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer $486.00 from the Town Accountant Professional and Technical Account #010-0-135-0000-70-5300 to the Town Clerk Elections Professional & Technical Account #010-0-1622-0000-70-5300. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Transfer from Street Cleaning and Stormwater Budget Account #010-0-432-0000-50-5106 for the total amount of $7,714.45 to the Assessor's Salary-Chairman Account #010-0-141-0000-50-5101 in the amount of
To transfer from Street Cleaning and Stormwater Budget Account #010-0-432-0000-50-5106 for the total amount of $7,714.45 to the Assessor's Salary-Chairman Account #010-0-141-0000-50-5101 in the amount of $6,822.04 and Assessor's Salary-Members account #010-0-141-0000-50-5102 in the amount of $1,092.41
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer from Street Cleaning and Stormwater Budget Account #010-0-432-0000-50-5106 for the total amount of $7,714.45 to the Assessor's Salary-Chairman Account #010-0-141-0000-50-5101 in the amount of $6,822.04 and Assessor's Salary-Members account #010-0-141-0000-50-5102 in the amount of $1,092.41. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. 6 Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Transfer the amount of $349.08 from the Town Counsel #010-0-151-0000-70-5300 to Town Reports account #010-0-195-0000- 70-5300
To transfer the amount of $349.08 from the Town Counsel #010-0-151-0000-70-5300 to Town Reports account #010-0-195-0000- 70-5300
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer the amount of $349.08 from the Town Counsel #010-0-151-0000-70-5300 to Town Reports account #010-0-195-0000- 70-5300 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement for the Winter assistance Recovery Program
To appoint the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement for the Winter assistance Recovery Program
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint the Town Administrator to enter into an agreement for the Winter assistance Recovery Program. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Allow the DDIC to obtain a page on the on the Town's Facebook page and a Link'd In account
To allow the DDIC to obtain a page on the on the Town's Facebook page and a Link'd In account
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to allow the DDIC to obtain a page on the on the Town's Facebook page and a Link'd In account Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Take this under advisement
To take this under advisement
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to take this under advisement. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull aye. 7 Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the grant in the amount of $6500.00 from the Mass Cultural Council
To accept the grant in the amount of $6500.00 from the Mass Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the grant in the amount of $6500.00 from the Mass Cultural Council. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Renew the contract between the town of Dighton and Borges Brothers from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as presented
To renew the contract between the town of Dighton and Borges Brothers from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to renew the contract between the town of Dighton and Borges Brothers from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Jonathan Gale to the CPC
To appoint Jonathan Gale to the CPC
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Jonathan Gale to the CPC. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Peter Caron to the Solid Waste Committee
To appoint Peter Caron to the Solid Waste Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Peter Caron to the Solid Waste Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Request to Advertise Board of Registrar's Vacancy The letter from the town clerk notifying the Board of the vacancy and terms was read by Mr. Mullen. Mr William Moore said as treasurer of the Republican Committee, he had no.” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen defer this matter until the next meeting and take under advisement
That the Board of Selectmen defer this matter until the next meeting and take under advisement
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen defer this matter until the next meeting and take under advisement Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco abstained.” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Advertise for the Board of Registrar's position
To advertise for the Board of Registrar's position
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 advertise for the Board of Registrar's position. Acknowledgements Chairman Hull said Ms. Stephanie Schecter has joined our team in the past year. He wanted to assure Ms. Schecter that he truly appreciated her efforts and looks forward to working with her in the coming years. Correspondence The Council on Aging is holding a presentation "Planning for 65." It will be held on Monday June 13 at prime time. Please call 508-823-0095 or 508-669-6272 to let us know that you will be attending 9 Minutes.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the minutes of May 11, 2022
To approve the minutes of May 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of May 11, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. . Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Finance Committee/Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 19, 2022
To approve the Finance Committee/Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 19, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Finance Committee/Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of May 19, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #48A- 22 in the amount of $111,604.25, Warrant #48B-22 in the amount of $481,324.39, Warrant #48C-22 in the amount of $17,360.39 all dated June 1, 2022
To approve Warrant #48A- 22 in the amount of $111,604.25, Warrant #48B-22 in the amount of $481,324.39, Warrant #48C-22 in the amount of $17,360.39 all dated June 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #48A- 22 in the amount of $111,604.25, Warrant #48B-22 in the amount of $481,324.39, Warrant #48C-22 in the amount of $17,360.39 all dated June 1, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #49A- 22 in the amount of $114,763.26, Warrant #49B-22 in the amount of $134,027.65, Warrant 49C-22 in the amount of $4,807.39 and 49D-22 in the amount of $ 4,159,067.25 all dated June
To approve Warrant #49A- 22 in the amount of $114,763.26, Warrant #49B-22 in the amount of $134,027.65, Warrant 49C-22 in the amount of $4,807.39 and 49D-22 in the amount of $ 4,159,067.25 all dated June 8, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #49A- 22 in the amount of $114,763.26, Warrant #49B-22 in the amount of $134,027.65, Warrant 49C-22 in the amount of $4,807.39 and 49D-22 in the amount of $ 4,159,067.25 all dated June 8, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adjourn at 9:15 p.m
To adjourn at 9:15 p.m
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karin L. Brady Executive Assistant Board of Selectmen/Town Administrafor, ; fl. i y f Jj 4 v * / j / (dds Lil A 4 /\ AL Leonard E. Hull, Chaifman Peter D. Caron, Clerk Kenneth J. Pagheco, Member Documents Reviewed: Town of Dighton Financial Management Review "Planning for Medicare Countdown to 65" Flyer June 2022 Monthly Happenings @ Council on Aging "Celebration of Seniors" Flyer Council on Aging Program Manager Job Description Council on Aging Office Manager Job Description SRPEDD Speed Study Report 2019 Boards and Committee Vacancies May 2022 Bulky Item Pickup Flyer June 10, 2022 Strawberry Festival Flyer June 18, 2022 Mass DESE Letter to Dr. Anthony Azar Flag Bylaw Approval Press Release June 1, 2022 Letter from Attorney General's office regarding Special Town Meeting Article #5 End of Year Budget transfers Town Clerk Assessor's Department Library Town Reports Education Winter Recovery Assistance Program Email Mass DOT Winter Recovery Assistance Program Contract documents Email from Dan Higgins regarding request for Facebook and Link d in Page Access Mass Cultural Council Allocation Contract Documents Borges Brothers Contract Borges Brothers Quote Document Email requesting Appointment of Jonathan Gale to CPC Volunteer Information Form -Jonathan Gale Request from Board of Health to Appoint Megan De Costa as Tobacco Enforcement Officer Board of Registry Vacancy Information 11 Minutes of Board of Selectmen's meeting of May 11, 2022 12.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
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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