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November 30, 2022
24 recorded votes, 0 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
Cail the Tax Classification hearing to order
To Cail the Tax Classification hearing to order
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to Cail the Tax Classification hearing to order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectmen Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
End the hearing. 2
To end the hearing. 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to end the hearing. 2 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adopt a CIP of 1.67 anda residential factor of .9079
To adopt a CIP of 1.67 anda residential factor of .9079
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adopt a CIP of 1.67 anda residential factor of .9079. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Request Town Administrator Mullen to draft a letter of thanks and appreciation to Mr
To request Town Administrator Mullen to draft a letter of thanks and appreciation to Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to request Town Administrator Mullen to draft a letter of thanks and appreciation to Mr. Hauge and Ms. Powell and their respective teams for their efforts. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Take Item 10c. out of order
To take Item 10c. out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to take Item 10c. out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Police Chief Shawn Cronin said we currently have a vacancy in patrol. He said Nicholas Faria joined the Police Department in September. 3 Chief Cronin said he had no training, but we offered him a job as a dispatcher. He said no.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Nicholas Faria as a full-time police officer
To appoint Nicholas Faria as a full-time police officer
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Nicholas Faria as a full-time police officer. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Return to regular agenda items
To return to regular agenda items
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to return to regular agenda items. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Town Administrator's Evaluation process
To approve the Town Administrator's Evaluation process
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was voted to approve the Town Administrator's Evaluation process. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. DES/DMS Advisory Committee Mr. Mullen said we have had no.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the fees proposed to be effective immediately. 6
To approve the fees proposed to be effective immediately. 6
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the fees proposed to be effective immediately. 6 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
That the sticker price remain at $15.00
That the sticker price remain at $15.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED that the sticker price remain at $15.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
That everything needs a sticker except textiles and books
That everything needs a sticker except textiles and books
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED that everything needs a sticker except textiles and books. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Change the flat rate cruiser fee from $15.00/hour to $65.00/day
To change the flat rate cruiser fee from $15.00/hour to $65.00/day
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to change the flat rate cruiser fee from $15.00/hour to $65.00/day. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Dalton Johnson as a member of the Cable Committee
To appoint Dalton Johnson as a member of the Cable Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Dalton Johnson as a member of the Cable Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Ethics Disclosure from Mr
To approve the Ethics Disclosure from Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Ethics Disclosure from Mr. Paul Pacheco. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve a contract with Plan B Construction for exterior renovation in the amount of $248,232.00 with a completion date of June 30, 2023
To approve a contract with Plan B Construction for exterior renovation in the amount of $248,232.00 with a completion date of June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve a contract with Plan B Construction for exterior renovation in the amount of $248,232.00 with a completion date of June 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve a contract for On-Call Carpentry Services for the term of December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 with two one-year options for renewal by the town
To approve a contract for On-Call Carpentry Services for the term of December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 with two one-year options for renewal by the town
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve a contract for On-Call Carpentry Services for the term of December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023 with two one-year options for renewal by the town. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Dighton Cultural Allocation contract in the amount of $7,300.00
To approve the Dighton Cultural Allocation contract in the amount of $7,300.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Dighton Cultural Allocation contract in the amount of $7,300.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the recommendation to appoint Justin Daigneault as a Firefighter representative and Kyle Medeiros as the call firefighter representative for the Fire Station Building Committee
To approve the recommendation to appoint Justin Daigneault as a Firefighter representative and Kyle Medeiros as the call firefighter representative for the Fire Station Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the recommendation to appoint Justin Daigneault as a Firefighter representative and Kyle Medeiros as the call firefighter representative for the Fire Station Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. 9 Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the January to June Selectmen's Meeting Schedule
To approve the January to June Selectmen's Meeting Schedule
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the January to June Selectmen's Meeting Schedule. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of September 14, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of September 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of September 14, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #20A- 23 in the amount of $208,741.58, Warrant #20B-23 in the amount of $261,063.73 and Warrant #20C-23 in the amount of $2,842,314.25, all dated November 16, 2022
To approve Warrant #20A- 23 in the amount of $208,741.58, Warrant #20B-23 in the amount of $261,063.73 and Warrant #20C-23 in the amount of $2,842,314.25, all dated November 16, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #20A- 23 in the amount of $208,741.58, Warrant #20B-23 in the amount of $261,063.73 and Warrant #20C-23 in the amount of $2,842,314.25, all dated November 16, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #21A- 23 in the amount of $116,239.07, Warrant #21B-23 in the amount of $19,489.51 and Warrant #21C-23 in the amount of $737,055.98, all dated November 23, 2022
To approve Warrant #21A- 23 in the amount of $116,239.07, Warrant #21B-23 in the amount of $19,489.51 and Warrant #21C-23 in the amount of $737,055.98, all dated November 23, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #21A- 23 in the amount of $116,239.07, Warrant #21B-23 in the amount of $19,489.51 and Warrant #21C-23 in the amount of $737,055.98, all dated November 23, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #22A- 23 in the amount of $124,644.56 and Warrant #22B-23 in the amount of $75,456.31, both dated November 30, 2022
To approve Warrant #22A- 23 in the amount of $124,644.56 and Warrant #22B-23 in the amount of $75,456.31, both dated November 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #22A- 23 in the amount of $124,644.56 and Warrant #22B-23 in the amount of $75,456.31, both dated November 30, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into Executive Session Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(6)(7) 3
To enter into Executive Session Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(6)(7) 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(6)(7) 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. a. Dighton Town Clerical Union b. Town of Rehoboth vs. Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District 6. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease of value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. a. Williams Street Property 7. To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law of federal grant-in-aid requirements. a. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes of September 14, 2022 b. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes of October 26, 2022. 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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