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June 22, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenneth J. Pacheco, Peter D. Caron, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive _ Session, under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21{a)(3)(7) 3
To enter into Executive _ Session, under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21{a)(3)(7) 3
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)(3)(7) 3. To discuss strategy with regard to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares a. Rachel Rose vs. Town of Dighton b. Dighton Firefighter's Local 4332 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general of special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. . Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the proposed settlement agreement between the Town of Dighton and Rachel Rose in the amount of $25,000.00
To approve the proposed settlement agreement between the Town of Dighton and Rachel Rose in the amount of $25,000.00
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 the proposed settlement agreement between the Town of Dighton and Rachel Rose in the amount of $25,000.00. Mr. Mullen said as a follow up there is a transfer request to fund the settlement,.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Go to agenda item 2b
To go to agenda item 2b
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to go to agenda item 2b. Police Department Transfer Request. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the inter- . departmental transfer request from the Police Department Personnel Account Salary - Overtime Officers #010-0-210-0000-50-5106 to the Settlement Account #010-0-940-0000-70-5762 in
To approve the inter- . departmental transfer request from the Police Department Personnel Account Salary - Overtime Officers #010-0-210-0000-50-5106 to the Settlement Account #010-0-940-0000-70-5762 in the amount of $25,000.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the inter- . departmental transfer request from the Police Department Personnel Account Salary - Overtime Officers #010-0-210-0000-50-5106 to the Settlement Account #010-0-940-0000-70-5762 in the amount of $25,000.00. Roll Call Vote: ; Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the transfer in the amount of $500.00 to the Overtime Additional Hours budget
To approve the transfer in the amount of $500.00 to the Overtime Additional Hours budget
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the transfer in the amount of $500.00 to the Overtime Additional Hours budget. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Table the item
To table the item
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to table the item. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. . Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the vacation carryover requests as presented and requested this evening
To approve the vacation carryover requests as presented and requested this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the vacation carryover requests as presented and requested this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. . Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Reappoint Robert Woods to the Cannabis Advisory Committee from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024
To reappoint Robert Woods to the Cannabis Advisory Committee from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to reappoint Robert Woods to the Cannabis Advisory Committee from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Table the appointment of Stormwater Committee members and allow current members to continue in their current positions
To table the appointment of Stormwater Committee members and allow current members to continue in their current positions
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to table the appointment of Stormwater Committee members and allow current members to continue in their current positions. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Charlene Bonefant to the Board of Health Commencing July 1, 2022. 4
To appoint Charlene Bonefant to the Board of Health Commencing July 1, 2022. 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Charlene Bonefant to the Board of Health Commencing July 1, 2022. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Table this item
To table this item
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to table this item. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Facilities Reservation Request for Karl Spratt field as presented by Parks and Recreation Chairman Kevin Smith, Jr
To approve the Facilities Reservation Request for Karl Spratt field as presented by Parks and Recreation Chairman Kevin Smith, Jr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Facilities Reservation Request for Karl Spratt field as presented by Parks and Recreation Chairman Kevin Smith, Jr. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation with thanks and regret
To accept the resignation with thanks and regret
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation with thanks and regret. Selectman Pacheco said she will be missed. He said we were fortunate to have her in the town. Selectman Caron agreed. Chairman Hull said Ms. Vining has helped us to update the Accounting Department. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #50A- 22 in the amount of $113,771.16 and Warrant #50B-22 in the amount of $123,747.25 both dated June 15, 2022
To approve Warrant #50A- 22 in the amount of $113,771.16 and Warrant #50B-22 in the amount of $123,747.25 both dated June 15, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #50A- 22 in the amount of $113,771.16 and Warrant #50B-22 in the amount of $123,747.25 both dated June 15, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #51A- 22 in the amount of $110,165.39 and Warrant #51B-22 in the amount of $191,408.31 both dated June - 22, 2022. 51A-51B
To approve Warrant #51A- 22 in the amount of $110,165.39 and Warrant #51B-22 in the amount of $191,408.31 both dated June - 22, 2022. 51A-51B
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #51A- 22 in the amount of $110,165.39 and Warrant #51B-22 in the amount of $191,408.31 both dated June - 22, 2022. 51A-51B Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. ‘Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adjourn at 7:28 p.m
To adjourn at 7:28 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, 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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