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October 26, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 36 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Dighton Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Kenneth J. Pacheco, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(7) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effec
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(7) 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
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) 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 Dispatchers Union Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Dalton Johnson as a part-time communications dispatcher
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Dalton Johnson as a part-time communications dispatcher
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Dalton Johnson as a part-time communications dispatcher. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Grant the request of the Holiday Committee to use Town Hall and surrounding areas
To grant the request of the Holiday Committee to use Town Hall and surrounding areas
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to grant the request of the Holiday Committee to use Town Hall and surrounding areas. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Waive the rental fee for the Old Town Hall
To waive the rental fee for the Old Town Hall
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to waive the rental fee for the Old Town Hall. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. ; Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Grant the request for an exception to the use of CDF for trench backfill during the winter moratorium
To grant the request for an exception to the use of CDF for trench backfill during the winter moratorium
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to grant the request for an exception to the use of CDF for trench backfill during the winter moratorium. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. : Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Dispatchers
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Dispatchers
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Dispatchers. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Cable Committee request to increase wages for David Marvill and Laura Medeiros to $20.00/hour with new members to start at minimum wage
To approve the Cable Committee request to increase wages for David Marvill and Laura Medeiros to $20.00/hour with new members to start at minimum wage
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Cable Committee request to increase wages for David Marvill and Laura Medeiros to $20.00/hour with new members to start at minimum wage. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Authorize Mr
To authorize Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to authorize Mr. Mullen to work on the completion of the grant proposal with the Dighton Water District, the Dighton Electric District and the North Dighton Fire district. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board waive their first right of refusal on the property at 2410 Cedar Street
That the Board waive their first right of refusal on the property at 2410 Cedar Street
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that the Board waive their first right of refusal on the property at 2410 Cedar Street. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Grant a three-month extension of occupancy agreement to fathers House Family Church
To grant a three-month extension of occupancy agreement to fathers House Family Church
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to grant a three-month extension of occupancy agreement to fathers House Family Church. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the engagement letter from Roselli and Clark for audit services for FY 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the terms as presented in the engagement letter
To accept the engagement letter from Roselli and Clark for audit services for FY 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the terms as presented in the engagement letter
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the engagement letter from Roselli and Clark for audit services for FY 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the terms as presented in the engagement letter. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Sara Guillmette to the Insurance Advisory Committee
To appoint Sara Guillmette to the Insurance Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Sara Guillmette to the Insurance Advisory Committee Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the request from the Council on Aging for Tai Chi classes at Old Town Hall on Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am,
To approve the request from the Council on Aging for Tai Chi classes at Old Town Hall on Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am,
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request from the Council on Aging for Tai Chi classes at Old Town Hall on Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Waive the fees for the one-day liquor license for the Lions Arts Festival
To waive the fees for the one-day liquor license for the Lions Arts Festival
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to waive the fees for the one-day liquor license for the Lions Arts Festival. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, abstained. Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen regular minutes of October 12, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen regular minutes of October 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen regular minutes of October 12, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #16A- 23 in the amount of $104,182.95 and Warrant #16B-23 in the amount of $216,514.85, both dated October 19, 2022
To approve Warrant #16A- 23 in the amount of $104,182.95 and Warrant #16B-23 in the amount of $216,514.85, both dated October 19, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #16A- 23 in the amount of $104,182.95 and Warrant #16B-23 in the amount of $216,514.85, both dated October 19, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #17A- 23 in the amount of $117,370.60, Warrant #17B-23 in the amount of $18,426.67 and Warrant #17C-23 in the amount of $356,706.18, all dated October 26, 2022
To approve Warrant #17A- 23 in the amount of $117,370.60, Warrant #17B-23 in the amount of $18,426.67 and Warrant #17C-23 in the amount of $356,706.18, all dated October 26, 2022
The roll call in the minutes lists Hull and Pacheco but not Caron, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #17A- 23 in the amount of $117,370.60, Warrant #17B-23 in the amount of $18,426.67 and Warrant #17C-23 in the amount of $356,706.18, all dated October 26, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3){7) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effec
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3){7) 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
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) 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 Dispatchers Union b. Dighton Town Clerical, Library and Council on Aging Union, Laborers Local 272 9 To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law of federal grant-in-aid requirements. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Dighton Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Kenneth J. Pacheco, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(7) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effec
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(7) 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
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) 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 Dispatchers Union Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Dalton Johnson as a part-time communications dispatcher
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Dalton Johnson as a part-time communications dispatcher
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen appoint Dalton Johnson as a part-time communications dispatcher. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Grant the request of the Holiday Committee to use Town Hall and surrounding areas
To grant the request of the Holiday Committee to use Town Hall and surrounding areas
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to grant the request of the Holiday Committee to use Town Hall and surrounding areas. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Waive the rental fee for the Old Town Hall
To waive the rental fee for the Old Town Hall
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to waive the rental fee for the Old Town Hall. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. ; Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Grant the request for an exception to the use of CDF for trench backfill during the winter moratorium
To grant the request for an exception to the use of CDF for trench backfill during the winter moratorium
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to grant the request for an exception to the use of CDF for trench backfill during the winter moratorium. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. : Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Dispatchers
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Dispatchers
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Dispatchers. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Cable Committee request to increase wages for David Marvill and Laura Medeiros to $20.00/hour with new members to start at minimum wage
To approve the Cable Committee request to increase wages for David Marvill and Laura Medeiros to $20.00/hour with new members to start at minimum wage
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Cable Committee request to increase wages for David Marvill and Laura Medeiros to $20.00/hour with new members to start at minimum wage. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Authorize Mr
To authorize Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to authorize Mr. Mullen to work on the completion of the grant proposal with the Dighton Water District, the Dighton Electric District and the North Dighton Fire district. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board waive their first right of refusal on the property at 2410 Cedar Street
That the Board waive their first right of refusal on the property at 2410 Cedar Street
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED that the Board waive their first right of refusal on the property at 2410 Cedar Street. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Grant a three-month extension of occupancy agreement to fathers House Family Church
To grant a three-month extension of occupancy agreement to fathers House Family Church
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to grant a three-month extension of occupancy agreement to fathers House Family Church. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the engagement letter from Roselli and Clark for audit services for FY 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the terms as presented in the engagement letter
To accept the engagement letter from Roselli and Clark for audit services for FY 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the terms as presented in the engagement letter
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the engagement letter from Roselli and Clark for audit services for FY 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the terms as presented in the engagement letter. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Sara Guillmette to the Insurance Advisory Committee
To appoint Sara Guillmette to the Insurance Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Sara Guillmette to the Insurance Advisory Committee Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the request from the Council on Aging for Tai Chi classes at Old Town Hall on Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am,
To approve the request from the Council on Aging for Tai Chi classes at Old Town Hall on Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am,
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request from the Council on Aging for Tai Chi classes at Old Town Hall on Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Waive the fees for the one-day liquor license for the Lions Arts Festival
To waive the fees for the one-day liquor license for the Lions Arts Festival
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to waive the fees for the one-day liquor license for the Lions Arts Festival. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, abstained. Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen regular minutes of October 12, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen regular minutes of October 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen regular minutes of October 12, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #16A- 23 in the amount of $104,182.95 and Warrant #16B-23 in the amount of $216,514.85, both dated October 19, 2022
To approve Warrant #16A- 23 in the amount of $104,182.95 and Warrant #16B-23 in the amount of $216,514.85, both dated October 19, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #16A- 23 in the amount of $104,182.95 and Warrant #16B-23 in the amount of $216,514.85, both dated October 19, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #17A- 23 in the amount of $117,370.60, Warrant #17B-23 in the amount of $18,426.67 and Warrant #17C-23 in the amount of $356,706.18, all dated October 26, 2022
To approve Warrant #17A- 23 in the amount of $117,370.60, Warrant #17B-23 in the amount of $18,426.67 and Warrant #17C-23 in the amount of $356,706.18, all dated October 26, 2022
The roll call in the minutes lists Hull and Pacheco but not Caron, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #17A- 23 in the amount of $117,370.60, Warrant #17B-23 in the amount of $18,426.67 and Warrant #17C-23 in the amount of $356,706.18, all dated October 26, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3){7) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effec
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3){7) 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
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) 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 Dispatchers Union b. Dighton Town Clerical, Library and Council on Aging Union, Laborers Local 272 9 To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law of federal grant-in-aid requirements. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, 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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