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December 14, 2022
26 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
Take agenda item 12a. and 12b. out of order. |
To take agenda item 12a. and 12b. out of order. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to take agenda item 12a. and 12b. out of order. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Go to agenda item 10d
To go to agenda item 10d
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to go to agenda item 10d. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Board of Selectmen Chairman Leonard Hull as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Fire Station Building Committee
To appoint Board of Selectmen Chairman Leonard Hull as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Fire Station Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Board of Selectmen Chairman Leonard Hull as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Fire Station Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Appoint Treasurer/Collector Paul Reynolds as a member of the Fire Station Building Committee
To appoint Treasurer/Collector Paul Reynolds as a member of the Fire Station Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Treasurer/Collector Paul Reynolds as a member of the Fire Station Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the public hearing be held on January 11, at 6:00 p.m
That the public hearing be held on January 11, at 6:00 p.m
Yes: Caron, HullNo: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED that the public hearing be held on January 11, at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no. Public Input Chairman Hull went over some guidelines and rules for providing public input. Laura Medeiros 1645 Maple Street, apologized for the technical difficulties tonight by Cable Channel 9. | There was no.” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Allow Mr
To allow Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to allow Mr. Mullen to enter into the grant contract agreement with the state. i | 4 | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, 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 : act as the representative for the execution of the grant with the Water District. , Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. ; Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the letter of resignation including all other appointments of Mrs
To accept the letter of resignation including all other appointments of Mrs
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the letter of resignation including all other appointments of Mrs. Barbara Catabia with thanks and appreciation. : 5 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Patrick McGovern as a member of the Board of Health
To appoint Patrick McGovern as a member of the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Patrick McGovern as a member of the Board of Health. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Table the item
To table the item
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to table the item. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Donna Berdos to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Advisory Committee
To appoint Donna Berdos to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Donna Berdos to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. i Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Charles Hart to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Advisory Committee at Dighton Middle School. |
To appoint Charles Hart to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Advisory Committee at Dighton Middle School. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Charles Hart to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Advisory Committee at Dighton Middle School. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. - Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Susan Lorenz and Rachel Dingus to the D-R regional Advisory Finance Committee
To appoint Susan Lorenz and Rachel Dingus to the D-R regional Advisory Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Susan Lorenz and Rachel Dingus to the D-R regional Advisory Finance Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Matthew Tanis as a part time Communications Dispatcher : A
To appoint Matthew Tanis as a part time Communications Dispatcher : A
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Matthew Tanis as a part time Communications Dispatcher : A Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the request and the fee of 25.00
To approve the request and the fee of 25.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request and the fee of 25.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Authorize the Building Commissioner to execute the contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards
To authorize the Building Commissioner to execute the contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to authorize the Building Commissioner to execute the contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Standards. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. } Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the renewal of the following liquor licenses: 44 Liquors Corp. d/b/a Route 44 Liquors (2035 Winthrop Street) 1712 Corporation d/b/a 1712 Tavern (1881 County Street) Alice's Last Stop (1901 Cou
To approve the renewal of the following liquor licenses: 44 Liquors Corp. d/b/a Route 44 Liquors (2035 Winthrop Street) 1712 Corporation d/b/a 1712 Tavern (1881 County Street) Alice's Last Stop (1901 County Street) Avichaldas Corp., d/b/a Mendoza's Liquors (1896 County Street) Rochelle's (2050 County Street) Taunton Yacht Club (2125 Water Street) Vinayak, Inc., d/b/a Mount Hope Liquors (102 Lincoln Avenue) Winthrop Street Gas (1995 Winthrop Street)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the renewal of the following liquor licenses: 44 Liquors Corp. d/b/a Route 44 Liquors (2035 Winthrop Street) 1712 Corporation d/b/a 1712 Tavern (1881 County Street) Alice's Last Stop (1901 County Street) Avichaldas Corp., d/b/a Mendoza's Liquors (1896 County Street) Rochelle's (2050 County Street) Taunton Yacht Club (2125 Water Street) Vinayak, Inc., d/b/a Mount Hope Liquors (102 Lincoln Avenue) Winthrop Street Gas (1995 Winthrop Street) Roll Call Vote: , Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the following Dealer's Licenses: Reese' Auto Sales (556 Somerset Avenue) Townline Auto {100 Williams Street Lin's Propane (2821 Cedar Street) Truck & iron Traders (1892 County Street) 508 Cust
To approve the following Dealer's Licenses: Reese' Auto Sales (556 Somerset Avenue) Townline Auto {100 Williams Street Lin's Propane (2821 Cedar Street) Truck & iron Traders (1892 County Street) 508 Customs and Collisions (1940 County Street) Costa's Truck and Auto (665 Middle Street) L&L Uses Auto Parts (2092 Cedar Street)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the following Dealer's Licenses: Reese' Auto Sales (556 Somerset Avenue) Townline Auto {100 Williams Street Lin's Propane (2821 Cedar Street) Truck & iron Traders (1892 County Street) 508 Customs and Collisions (1940 County Street) Costa's Truck and Auto (665 Middle Street) L&L Uses Auto Parts (2092 Cedar Street) Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Support the hiring of Barbara Prairie as a part-time employee for 19.5 hours at $14.25/hour
To support the hiring of Barbara Prairie as a part-time employee for 19.5 hours at $14.25/hour
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to support the hiring of Barbara Prairie as a part-time employee for 19.5 hours at $14.25/hour. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the donation from Dr
To accept the donation from Dr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the donation from Dr. Terry Ruby to Prime Time in the amount of $1,000.00. Roll Call Vote: 2 Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $70.00. |
To accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $70.00. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept an anonymous donation in the amount of $70.00. | 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 regular meeting of November 9, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 9, 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 November 9, 2022. 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 regular meeting of November 30, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 30, 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 November 30, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant#23A- 23 in the amount of $112,176.31, Warrant #23B-23 in the amount of $104,913.15 both dated December 7, 2022
To approve Warrant#23A- 23 in the amount of $112,176.31, Warrant #23B-23 in the amount of $104,913.15 both dated December 7, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant#23A- 23 in the amount of $112,176.31, Warrant #23B-23 in the amount of $104,913.15 both dated December 7, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. : Selectman Caron, aye. : Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #24A- 23 in the amount of $112,712.69 and Warrant #24B-23 in the amount of $434,362.57 both dated December 14, 2022
To approve Warrant #24A- 23 in the amount of $112,712.69 and Warrant #24B-23 in the amount of $434,362.57 both dated December 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #24A- 23 in the amount of $112,712.69 and Warrant #24B-23 in the amount of $434,362.57 both dated December 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 Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(7) | 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(7) | 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3)(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 Clerical Union | 7. To comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. a. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session minutes of November 30, 2022. | 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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