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July 13, 2022
28 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
Hire Trista Tate as Council on Aging Prime Time Program Manager effective August 9, 2022
To hire Trista Tate as Council on Aging Prime Time Program Manager effective August 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to hire Trista Tate as Council on Aging Prime Time Program Manager effective August 9, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Katherine Lawrence as Council on Aging Prime Time Office Assistant effective August 9, 2022
To appoint Katherine Lawrence as Council on Aging Prime Time Office Assistant effective August 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Katherine Lawrence as Council on Aging Prime Time Office Assistant effective August 9, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. , Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Laura Medeiros as the Council on Aging, Office Manager effective august 2, 2022
To appoint Laura Medeiros as the Council on Aging, Office Manager effective august 2, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Laura Medeiros as the Council on Aging, Office Manager effective august 2, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Engage Clifford and Kenny LLP, as town labor counsel
To engage Clifford and Kenny LLP, as town labor counsel
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to engage Clifford and Kenny LLP, as town labor counsel. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Community Preservation Committee Job Description for CPC Administrative Clerk Chairman Hull asked about the job description and what would happen if no.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the CPC Administrative Clerk job description as amended
To approve the CPC Administrative Clerk job description as amended
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the CPC Administrative Clerk job description as amended. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Jonathan Lawrence to the Cable Committee
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Jonathan Lawrence to the Cable Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Jonathan Lawrence to the Cable Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Change the commissions membership requirement to include a member of the Dighton farming community and not a representative of Bristol County Agricultural High School
To change the commissions membership requirement to include a member of the Dighton farming community and not a representative of Bristol County Agricultural High School
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to change the commissions membership requirement to include a member of the Dighton farming community and not a representative of Bristol County Agricultural High School. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Mr
To appoint Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Mr. James Ceven to the Board of Registrars. 8 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the transfer from acct # 010-0-171-0000-70-5580 Other Supplies to acct #010-0-171-0000-50-5105 Conservation " Agent in the amount $339.55
To approve the transfer from acct # 010-0-171-0000-70-5580 Other Supplies to acct #010-0-171-0000-50-5105 Conservation " Agent in the amount $339.55
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the transfer from acct # 010-0-171-0000-70-5580 Other Supplies to acct #010-0-171-0000-50-5105 Conservation " Agent in the amount $339.55. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Transfer $9.43 from the Off-Duty Police Detail Account #010-0-113-0000-70-5301 to Employer Contributions #010-0-916-0000- ; 70-5176 Benefits Medicare Contributions
To transfer $9.43 from the Off-Duty Police Detail Account #010-0-113-0000-70-5301 to Employer Contributions #010-0-916-0000- ; 70-5176 Benefits Medicare Contributions
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer $9.43 from the Off-Duty Police Detail Account #010-0-113-0000-70-5301 to Employer Contributions #010-0-916-0000- ; 70-5176 Benefits Medicare Contributions. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Transfer from Ambulance Payroll #010-0-231-0000-70-5300 in the amount of $3,736.98 and from Professional and - Technica! #010-0-220-0000-70-5300 in the amount of $2,624.54 to Fire Payroll #010-0-220-0
To transfer from Ambulance Payroll #010-0-231-0000-70-5300 in the amount of $3,736.98 and from Professional and - Technica! #010-0-220-0000-70-5300 in the amount of $2,624.54 to Fire Payroll #010-0-220-0000-50- 5132 in the amount of $3,736.98 and to #010-0-220-0000-50-5132 in the amount of $2,625.54 for a total amount of $6,352.52
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer from Ambulance Payroll #010-0-231-0000-70-5300 in the amount of $3,736.98 and from Professional and - Technica! #010-0-220-0000-70-5300 in the amount of $2,624.54 to Fire Payroll #010-0-220-0000-50- 5132 in the amount of $3,736.98 and to #010-0-220-0000-50-5132 in the amount of $2,625.54 for a total amount of $6,352.52 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the transfer of $24,952.51 from Police Salary Full Time Officers Account #010-0-210-0000-50-5106 to Police- Gasoline/Diesel Fuels #010-0-210-0000-70-5481 in the amount of $11,830.89, Police Un
To approve the transfer of $24,952.51 from Police Salary Full Time Officers Account #010-0-210-0000-50-5106 to Police- Gasoline/Diesel Fuels #010-0-210-0000-70-5481 in the amount of $11,830.89, Police Uniform allowance 9 #010-0-210-0000-70-5152 in the amount of $4,227.34 and Professional and Technical in the amount of $8,894.28 for a total transfer of $24,952.51
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the transfer of $24,952.51 from Police Salary Full Time Officers Account #010-0-210-0000-50-5106 to Police- Gasoline/Diesel Fuels #010-0-210-0000-70-5481 in the amount of $11,830.89, Police Uniform allowance 9 #010-0-210-0000-70-5152 in the amount of $4,227.34 and Professional and Technical in the amount of $8,894.28 for a total transfer of $24,952.51. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Transfer $280.05 from #010-0-113-0000-50-5120 and $544.09 from Salary Checker #010-0-113-0000-50-5120 to Town Clerk Expenses Account #010-0-161-0000-70-5101 in the amount of $280.05 and Personnel Expe
To transfer $280.05 from #010-0-113-0000-50-5120 and $544.09 from Salary Checker #010-0-113-0000-50-5120 to Town Clerk Expenses Account #010-0-161-0000-70-5101 in the amount of $280.05 and Personnel Expenses Account #010-0-161-0000-50-5101 in the amount of $544.09 for a total amount of $824.14
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to transfer $280.05 from #010-0-113-0000-50-5120 and $544.09 from Salary Checker #010-0-113-0000-50-5120 to Town Clerk Expenses Account #010-0-161-0000-70-5101 in the amount of $280.05 and Personnel Expenses Account #010-0-161-0000-50-5101 in the amount of $544.09 for a total amount of $824.14 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the request for D-R Regional! High School Lacrosse Car Wash
To approve the request for D-R Regional! High School Lacrosse Car Wash
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request for D-R Regional! High School Lacrosse Car Wash. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Request for Use of Facilities for the D-R High School Girls Field Hockey Car Wash. 10
To approve the Request for Use of Facilities for the D-R High School Girls Field Hockey Car Wash. 10
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Request for Use of Facilities for the D-R High School Girls Field Hockey Car Wash. 10 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Change the Board of Selectmen meeting schedule to only meet on August 24, 2022
To change the Board of Selectmen meeting schedule to only meet on August 24, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to change the Board of Selectmen meeting schedule to only meet on August 24, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the donation of $150.00 to the Veterans Services Department
To accept the donation of $150.00 to the Veterans Services Department
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the donation of $150.00 to the Veterans Services Department. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation of Nathan Conti with thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Nathan Conti with thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Nathan Conti with thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation with sincere thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation with sincere thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation with sincere thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Acknowledge the letter from Chief Maguy regarding the appointment of Samuel Finney
To acknowledge the letter from Chief Maguy regarding the appointment of Samuel Finney
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 acknowledge the letter from Chief Maguy regarding the appointment of Samuel Finney. Minutes.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's minutes of May 18, 2022 Special Meeting. ;
To approve the Board of Selectmen's minutes of May 18, 2022 Special Meeting. ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's minutes of May 18, 2022 Special Meeting. ; Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of May 25, 2022
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of May 25, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of May 25, 2022. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2022
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2022. 12
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2022. 12
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2022. 12 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #524- 22 in the amount of $112,991.00, Warrant #52B-22 in the amount of $42,485.62 and Warrant #52C-22 in the amount of $139,006.87 all dated June 29, 2022
To approve Warrant #524- 22 in the amount of $112,991.00, Warrant #52B-22 in the amount of $42,485.62 and Warrant #52C-22 in the amount of $139,006.87 all dated June 29, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #524- 22 in the amount of $112,991.00, Warrant #52B-22 in the amount of $42,485.62 and Warrant #52C-22 in the amount of $139,006.87 all dated June 29, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. . Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #1A-23 in the amount of $45,583.08, Warrant #1B-23 in the amount of $1,126,853.17, Warrant #53A-22 in the amount of $110,693.80, Warrant #53B-22 in the amount of $167,381.98 and Warran
To approve Warrant #1A-23 in the amount of $45,583.08, Warrant #1B-23 in the amount of $1,126,853.17, Warrant #53A-22 in the amount of $110,693.80, Warrant #53B-22 in the amount of $167,381.98 and Warrant #53C-22 in the amount of $4,708.21, all dated July 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #1A-23 in the amount of $45,583.08, Warrant #1B-23 in the amount of $1,126,853.17, Warrant #53A-22 in the amount of $110,693.80, Warrant #53B-22 in the amount of $167,381.98 and Warrant #53C-22 in the amount of $4,708.21, all dated July 6, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #2A-23 in the amount of $108,307.98, Warrant #2B-23 in the amount of $32,950.00, Warrant #2C-23 in the amount of $228,008.37 and Warrant #54B-22 in the amount of $149,111,48 all dated
To approve Warrant #2A-23 in the amount of $108,307.98, Warrant #2B-23 in the amount of $32,950.00, Warrant #2C-23 in the amount of $228,008.37 and Warrant #54B-22 in the amount of $149,111,48 all dated July 13, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #2A-23 in the amount of $108,307.98, Warrant #2B-23 in the amount of $32,950.00, Warrant #2C-23 in the amount of $228,008.37 and Warrant #54B-22 in the amount of $149,111,48 all dated July 13, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adjourn at 8:45 p.m
To adjourn at 8:45 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 8:45 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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