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September 14, 2022
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Peter D. Caron, Kenneth J. Pacheco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) 2
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)(2) 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with union personnel. a. Dighton Police Officers Local 306 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the relocation of 5 JO poles on Williams Street
To approve the relocation of 5 JO poles on Williams Street
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the relocation of 5 JO poles on Williams Street. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the MOA with Town of Dighton Police Officers 306
To approve the MOA with Town of Dighton Police Officers 306
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 MOA with Town of Dighton Police Officers 306. Appointment as Kenneth Almeida as a Reserve Police Officer Chief Cronin said he is an immediate value to us with his skills in training. He has many certifications. He said there is zero cost to the town to onboard this well qualified individual. 2.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Kenneth Almeida as a Reserve Police Officer
To appoint Kenneth Almeida as a Reserve Police Officer
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Kenneth Almeida as a Reserve Police Officer. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve to dissolve the Emergency Management Committee
To approve to dissolve the Emergency Management Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve to dissolve the Emergency Management Committee Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
End Board of Health weekly reports on COVID 19 cases
To end Board of Health weekly reports on COVID 19 cases
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to end Board of Health weekly reports on COVID 19 cases Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the proposed access agreement
To approve the proposed access agreement
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the proposed access agreement. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Table the List of Parcels for Auction until the next meeting
To table the List of Parcels for Auction until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to table the List of Parcels for Auction until the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the proclamation
To approve the proclamation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the proclamation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That agenda Item E. Be called next
That agenda Item E. Be called next
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that agenda Item E. Be called next. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into the contract with Stacy Spies and the town of Dighton
To enter into the contract with Stacy Spies and the town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to enter into the contract with Stacy Spies and the town of Dighton Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Move Letter F. to appoint William Frenette as a delegate to the Taunton River Watershed Alliance
To move Letter F. to appoint William Frenette as a delegate to the Taunton River Watershed Alliance
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to move Letter F. to appoint William Frenette as a delegate to the Taunton River Watershed Alliance. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint William Frenette as a delegate to the Taunton River Watershed Alliance
To appoint William Frenette as a delegate to the Taunton River Watershed Alliance
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint William Frenette as a delegate to the Taunton River Watershed Alliance. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Close the Warrant for Special Town Meeting
To close the Warrant for Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to close the Warrant for Special Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Highway Surplus Equipment Disposal request
To approve Highway Surplus Equipment Disposal request
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Highway Surplus Equipment Disposal request. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint the members of the Library Building Committee as presented tonight
To appoint the members of the Library Building Committee as presented tonight
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint the members of the Library Building Committee as presented tonight. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation with thanks and appreciation. 12
To accept the resignation with thanks and appreciation. 12
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation with thanks and appreciation. 12 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation of Rachel Beagan with thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Rachel Beagan with thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Rachel Beagan with thanks and appreciation. A Roll Call Vote: ! Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation of Charlene Bonefant from the Board of Health with thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Charlene Bonefant from the Board of Health with thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Charlene Bonefant from the Board of Health with thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That as a result of the vacancy caused by Charlene Bonefant, the board would recommend a member of the Board of Selectmen to screen applicants
That as a result of the vacancy caused by Charlene Bonefant, the board would recommend a member of the Board of Selectmen to screen applicants
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that as a result of the vacancy caused by Charlene Bonefant, the board would recommend a member of the Board of Selectmen to screen applicants. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Form a screening panel consisting of, Board of Health Chairman Barbara Catabia, Board of Selectmen member Peter Caron and Town Administrator Michael Mullen
To form a screening panel consisting of, Board of Health Chairman Barbara Catabia, Board of Selectmen member Peter Caron and Town Administrator Michael Mullen
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 form a screening panel consisting of, Board of Health Chairman Barbara Catabia, Board of Selectmen member Peter Caron and Town Administrator Michael Mullen. Minutes.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the minutes of Board of Selectmen's Team Building Meeting dated July 9, 2022. 13
To approve the minutes of Board of Selectmen's Team Building Meeting dated July 9, 2022. 13
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of Board of Selectmen's Team Building Meeting dated July 9, 2022. 13 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting of July 28, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting of July 28, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting of July 28, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. : Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #9A-23 in the amount of $155,238.76 and Warrant 9B-23 in the amount of $272,183.45 both dated August 31, 2022
To approve Warrant #9A-23 in the amount of $155,238.76 and Warrant 9B-23 in the amount of $272,183.45 both dated August 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #9A-23 in the amount of $155,238.76 and Warrant 9B-23 in the amount of $272,183.45 both dated August 31, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #10A- 23 in the amount of $110,503.71, Warrant #10B-23 in the amount of $53,358.45, Warrant #10C-23 in the amount of $3,340.00 and Warrant #10D-23 in the amount of $17,759.71 all dated
To approve Warrant #10A- 23 in the amount of $110,503.71, Warrant #10B-23 in the amount of $53,358.45, Warrant #10C-23 in the amount of $3,340.00 and Warrant #10D-23 in the amount of $17,759.71 all dated September 7, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #10A- 23 in the amount of $110,503.71, Warrant #10B-23 in the amount of $53,358.45, Warrant #10C-23 in the amount of $3,340.00 and Warrant #10D-23 in the amount of $17,759.71 all dated September 7, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #11A- 23 in the amount of $110,974.53, Warrant #11B-23 in the amount of $139,360.39 and Warrant #11C-23 in the amount of $3,949.62 all dated September 14, 2022
To approve Warrant #11A- 23 in the amount of $110,974.53, Warrant #11B-23 in the amount of $139,360.39 and Warrant #11C-23 in the amount of $3,949.62 all dated September 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #11A- 23 in the amount of $110,974.53, Warrant #11B-23 in the amount of $139,360.39 and Warrant #11C-23 in the amount of $3,949.62 all dated September 14, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) 2
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)(2) 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with union personnel. a. Dighton Dispatch Employees 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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