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October 12, 2022
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Kenneth J. Pacheco
Absent: Peter D. Caron
Every vote, in order
Approve the relocation of 19 JO poles on Williams Street as presented on the schematics tonight
To approve the relocation of 19 JO poles on Williams Street as presented on the schematics tonight
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the relocation of 19 JO poles on Williams Street as presented on the schematics tonight. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Approve the proposed Junk Dealer Guidelines
To approve the proposed Junk Dealer Guidelines
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the proposed Junk Dealer Guidelines. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman's Report Selectman Pacheco had no.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Table Agenda Item 11A
To table Agenda Item 11A
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to table Agenda Item 11A. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Approve the Warrant for the November 8, 2022 State Election
To approve the Warrant for the November 8, 2022 State Election
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the Warrant for the November 8, 2022 State Election. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Appoint Mr
To appoint Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Mr. Ron Smith to the Dighton Historical Commission. 4 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Rescind the Field Driver appointments for Nancy Goulart, Eric Easterday and William Moore
To rescind the Field Driver appointments for Nancy Goulart, Eric Easterday and William Moore
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to rescind the Field Driver appointments for Nancy Goulart, Eric Easterday and William Moore. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Change the name of the Community Garden to the James Briggs Garden
To change the name of the Community Garden to the James Briggs Garden
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to change the name of the Community Garden to the James Briggs Garden. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Accept the three-year contract with Green Seal Environmental for $12,075.00 per year
To accept the three-year contract with Green Seal Environmental for $12,075.00 per year
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the three-year contract with Green Seal Environmental for $12,075.00 per year. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of September 28, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of September 28, 2022
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of September 28, 2022. Warrants.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #14A-23 in the amount of $128,563.29 and Warrant #14B-23 in the amount of $132,518.90 both dated October 5, 2022
To approve Warrant #14A-23 in the amount of $128,563.29 and Warrant #14B-23 in the amount of $132,518.90 both dated October 5, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #14A-23 in the amount of $128,563.29 and Warrant #14B-23 in the amount of $132,518.90 both dated October 5, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #15A-23 in the amount of $113,434.65 and 15B-23 in the amount of $298,107.84, both dated October 12, 2022
To approve Warrant #15A-23 in the amount of $113,434.65 and 15B-23 in the amount of $298,107.84, both dated October 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #15A-23 in the amount of $113,434.65 and 15B-23 in the amount of $298,107.84, both dated October 12, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) 3
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) 3. To discuss 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. a. Dighton Town Clerical, Library and Council on Aging Union, Laborers Local 272 He said the board would not be returning to open session. the regular meeting ended at 7:21 P.M. 6 Respectfully submitted, Karin L. Brady Executive Assistant Board of Selectmen / "FD << Leonard E. Hull, Chafrman Péter D. Caron, Clerk Kenneth J. Pacheco, Member Documents Reviewed: Pole Petition National Grid Certificate of Recognition Dighton Police Cruiser listing Dighton Historical Flyer "King Philip's Indian War" COVID 19 Vaccine/Booster Clinic Flyer West Dighton Congregational Church "Fall Family Olde Time Fair" Flyer Bristol County Agricultural High School Fall Show Flyer Dighton Police Drug Take Back Day Correspondence Dighton Library - Preschool Halloween Flyer Town of Dighton Licensing Guidelines: Junk Dealers Special Town Meeting Warrant DRAFT Warrant for 2022 State Election Historical Commission Recommendation to appoint Ron Smith Green Seal Environmental LLC - Proposal for Landfill and Transfer Station Monitoring 7.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Hull)
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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