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August 24, 2022
31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Kenneth J. Pacheco, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Chapter 30, Section 21{a) (2) (3)
To enter into Executive Session under Chapter 30, Section 21{a) (2) (3)
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was voted to enter into Executive Session under Chapter 30, Section 21{a) (2) (3) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the contract for Shawn P. Cronin
To approve the contract for Shawn P. Cronin
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the contract for Shawn P. Cronin. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Canine Officer between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Police Officers local 306. 2
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Canine Officer between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Police Officers local 306. 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Canine Officer between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Police Officers local 306. 2 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the Memorandums of Understand between the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District and the Town of Dighton
To approve the Memorandums of Understand between the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District and the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Memorandums of Understand between the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District and the Town of Dighton. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. 3 Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Direct Town Administrator Mullen to write a letter to the chairman of the Dighton Rehoboth School Committee to thank both Dighton and Rehoboth boards for their support of the School Resource Officer p
To direct Town Administrator Mullen to write a letter to the chairman of the Dighton Rehoboth School Committee to thank both Dighton and Rehoboth boards for their support of the School Resource Officer positions and allowing comfort dog to be at DES and DMS
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 direct Town Administrator Mullen to write a letter to the chairman of the Dighton Rehoboth School Committee to thank both Dighton and Rehoboth boards for their support of the School Resource Officer positions and allowing comfort dog to be at DES and DMS..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Recess the meeting
To recess the meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to recess the meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Call the meeting back to order at 7:18 p.m
To call the meeting back to order at 7:18 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to call the meeting back to order at 7:18 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Allow the Council on Aging to create a Facebook page
To allow the Council on Aging to create a Facebook page
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to allow the Council on Aging to create a Facebook page. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Instruct Mr
To instruct Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to instruct Mr. Mullen to write letters of appreciation for Ms. Medeiros and Mr. David Marvill. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
That agenda item 13b. "Request by Jenna Monteiro for Facebook page" be taken out of order
That agenda item 13b. "Request by Jenna Monteiro for Facebook page" be taken out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that agenda item 13b. "Request by Jenna Monteiro for Facebook page" be taken out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Allow a James Briggs Garden Facebook page and the administrators be Jenna, Tonya, Mr
To allow a James Briggs Garden Facebook page and the administrators be Jenna, Tonya, Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to allow a James Briggs Garden Facebook page and the administrators be Jenna, Tonya, Mr. Mullen and a member of the Agricultural Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Return to the regular order of business
To return to the regular order of business
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to return to the regular order of business. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Open the STM warrant effective today until September 14
To open the STM warrant effective today until September 14
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to open the STM warrant effective today until September 14. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve and provide permission to the Building Commissioner and Town Administrator to distribute the proposed communication regarding complaints, violations, media inquiries and or milestone progress
To approve and provide permission to the Building Commissioner and Town Administrator to distribute the proposed communication regarding complaints, violations, media inquiries and or milestone progress reports
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve and provide permission to the Building Commissioner and Town Administrator to distribute the proposed communication regarding complaints, violations, media inquiries and or milestone progress reports. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the town accept the grant in the amount of $68,513.00 and allow the Town Administrator to execute the contract ; agreements on behalf of the board
That the town accept the grant in the amount of $68,513.00 and allow the Town Administrator to execute the contract ; agreements on behalf of the board
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED that the town accept the grant in the amount of $68,513.00 and allow the Town Administrator to execute the contract ; agreements on behalf of the board. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Appoint Irene Allie to the Historical Commission
To appoint Irene Allie to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Irene Allie to the Historical Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Re-appoint James Aguiar, Barbara Catabia, Thomas Ferry, William Frenette, Nancy Goulart and Toda Pilling to the Stormwater Committee
To re-appoint James Aguiar, Barbara Catabia, Thomas Ferry, William Frenette, Nancy Goulart and Toda Pilling to the Stormwater Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to re-appoint James Aguiar, Barbara Catabia, Thomas Ferry, William Frenette, Nancy Goulart and Toda Pilling to the Stormwater Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Instruct Mr
To instruct Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to instruct Mr. Mullen to reach out to members for interest in serving on Library Building Committee Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the Facility Reservation Request for Troop 45 Yard Sale
To approve the Facility Reservation Request for Troop 45 Yard Sale
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Facility Reservation Request for Troop 45 Yard Sale. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve and award the SERSG DPW Services contract to wining vendors as presented. 11
To approve and award the SERSG DPW Services contract to wining vendors as presented. 11
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve and award the SERSG DPW Services contract to wining vendors as presented. 11 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the One-Day Liquor License Request by the Bartending Service of New England LLC for an Event at Bristol County Agricultural High School
To approve the One-Day Liquor License Request by the Bartending Service of New England LLC for an Event at Bristol County Agricultural High School
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the One-Day Liquor License Request by the Bartending Service of New England LLC for an Event at Bristol County Agricultural High School. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Send a letter in recognition of the work of Mr
To send a letter in recognition of the work of Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to send a letter in recognition of the work of Mr. Ferry and Mrs. Goulart and Adela Sands. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Include Adele Sands
To include Adele Sands
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to include Adele Sands. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Authorize Mr
To authorize Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to authorize Mr. Mullen to send letters of thanks and appreciation to the stated people involved in recent the Medal of Honor Ceremony. 12 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Accept the resignation from Jonathan Lawrence from the Cable Committee with thanks and sincere appreciation
To accept the resignation from Jonathan Lawrence from the Cable Committee with thanks and sincere appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation from Jonathan Lawrence from the Cable Committee with thanks and sincere appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Authorize Mr
To authorize Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to authorize Mr. Mullen to meet with appropriate parties and negotiate a resolution with regard to damage at 520 Marion Avenue up to and including legal action. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye Minutes No.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve Warrant 5A-23 in the amount of $111499.23, Warrant #5B-23 in the amount of $655,787.27 and Warrant #5C-23 in the amount of $7,983.66, all dated August 3, 2022,
To approve Warrant 5A-23 in the amount of $111499.23, Warrant #5B-23 in the amount of $655,787.27 and Warrant #5C-23 in the amount of $7,983.66, all dated August 3, 2022,
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant 5A-23 in the amount of $111499.23, Warrant #5B-23 in the amount of $655,787.27 and Warrant #5C-23 in the amount of $7,983.66, all dated August 3, 2022, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve Warrant 6A-23 in the amount of $109,984.48 and Warrant #6B-23 in the amount of $356,572.77, both dated August 10, 2022, 13
To approve Warrant 6A-23 in the amount of $109,984.48 and Warrant #6B-23 in the amount of $356,572.77, both dated August 10, 2022, 13
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant 6A-23 in the amount of $109,984.48 and Warrant #6B-23 in the amount of $356,572.77, both dated August 10, 2022, 13 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye, Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve Warrant 7A-23 in the amount of $113,755.77, Warrant #7B-23 in the amount of $652,843.19 and Warrant #7C-23 in the amount of $1,421,157.13, all dated August 17, 2022
To approve Warrant 7A-23 in the amount of $113,755.77, Warrant #7B-23 in the amount of $652,843.19 and Warrant #7C-23 in the amount of $1,421,157.13, all dated August 17, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant 7A-23 in the amount of $113,755.77, Warrant #7B-23 in the amount of $652,843.19 and Warrant #7C-23 in the amount of $1,421,157.13, all dated August 17, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve Warrant #8A-23 in the amount of $11,857.52, Warrant #8B-23 in the amount of $18,768.14 and Warrant #8C-23 in the amount of $131,139.85, all dated August 24, 2022
To approve Warrant #8A-23 in the amount of $11,857.52, Warrant #8B-23 in the amount of $18,768.14 and Warrant #8C-23 in the amount of $131,139.85, all dated August 24, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #8A-23 in the amount of $11,857.52, Warrant #8B-23 in the amount of $18,768.14 and Warrant #8C-23 in the amount of $131,139.85, all dated August 24, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3) 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3) 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3) 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel. 3. To conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (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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