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Dighton Board of Selectmen
How the Dighton Board of Selectmen voted, from the Board of Selectmen’s official minutes. 3 Selectmen elected townwide. Peter D. Caron joined the board in April 2022; the board reorganized April 13, 2022 and elected Leonard E. Hull, Jr. Chairman. Covers 35 meetings, April 13 to March 22, 2023.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Board of Selectmen do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Board of Selectmen, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
Coming up
From the agendas Dighton posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
What Town Meeting decided
In Dighton, Town Meeting — not the Board of Selectmen — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Annual Town Meeting · June 1, 2026 36 votes: 34 passed, 2 tabled
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint Town officials and committees not otherwise provided for Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Transfer $652.96 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Set FY2027 salaries of elected Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 1 FY2027 General Government budget: $1,679,473.21 (incl. $30,000 Free Cash, $21,923.48 Sewer Indirect) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 2 FY2027 Public Safety budget: $4,495,063.71 ($4,045,063.71 raised, $450,000 from Ambulance Fund) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 3 FY2027 Education assessments: $15,974,512.00 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 4 FY2027 Highway and Streets budget: $1,027,073.89 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 5 FY2027 Sanitation budget: $990,005.75 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 6 FY2027 Other Environmental budget: $32,406.35 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 7 FY2027 Human Services budget: $394,906.03 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 8 FY2027 Culture and Recreation budget: $386,754.00 ($328,234 raised, $58,520 from PEG Access) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 9 FY2027 Debt budget: $332,293.00 ($325,624 raised, $6,669 from Title V) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 10 FY2027 Employee Benefits: $2,861,888.60 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 11 FY2027 Liability Insurance: $280,039.20 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 6 FY2027 Sewer Enterprise budget ($408,608.14 from sewer receipts and retained earnings) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 7 Set FY2027 spending limits for departmental revolving funds Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Transfer $360,000 from Free Cash to cover the FY26 snow and ice deficit Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Authorize land takings, grade changes and damages for the FY2027 Chapter 90 highway program Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 10 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to obtain parcels or easements for road and bridge projects Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Community Preservation FY2027 budget: administrative expenses and reserves Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Appropriate $53,320 in CPA funds to conserve and digitize the Town's vital records books Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 13 Transfer $25,000 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 14 Transfer $14,500 from Free Cash for the first payment on a police administrative vehicle lease/purchase Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 15 Transfer $295,854.45 from Free Cash for a new four-season plow truck Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 16 Transfer $145,310.41 from Free Cash to reconcile a Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group check/bank correction Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash for unemployment insurance Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 18 Transfer $7,000 from Free Cash for land or easements for the Pleasant Street Bridge reconstruction Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 19 Zoning: replace the Conservation Subdivision section (Section 4300) Tabled “MOTION TABLED”
- Art. 20 Zoning: add Section 4605, a temporary moratorium on solar generating and energy storage facilities Tabled “MOTION TABLED”
- Art. 21 Accept Muddy Cove Lane as a Town road Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 22 Zoning: delete the "Floor Area, Gross" definitions (now "Gross Floor Area") Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 23 Zoning: revise kennel rules, definitions and the use table Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 24 Authorize a home rule petition to let the Town impose community impact linkage fees Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 25 Accept Clause 22I: yearly cost-of-living (CPI) increases in veterans' and other property tax exemptions Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 26 Move Opioid Stabilization funds into an Opioid Settlement special revenue fund Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's certified minutes of the June 1, 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting · November 6, 2025 19 votes: 17 passed, 2 passed as amended
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Transfer $1,106.08 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Raise $24,819.19 for Town charges and assessments Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Transfer $106,146.76 from Free Cash for the fifth payment on a fire engine lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 Transfer $106,146.76 from Free Cash for the sixth payment on a fire engine lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 6 Transfer $106,146.76 from Free Cash for the final payment on a fire engine lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 7 Spend $106,000 ($53,000 Free Cash, $53,000 Ambulance Fund) on a new Fire Chief's vehicle Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Transfer $31,094.29 from Free Cash for the third-year payment on an excavator lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Transfer $31,094.29 from Free Cash for the final payment on an excavator lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 10 Transfer $88,000 from Free Cash for a fully equipped police vehicle Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Transfer $2,000 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund for school violence/drug teaching kits Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Transfer $35,000 from Free Cash for a new call logger/recorder system in the Communications Center Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 13 Transfer $9,861.95 from Free Cash for Police Station HVAC upgrades Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 14 Transfer from Free Cash to the Stabilization Account, amended from up to $175,000 to $200,000 Passed as amended “VOTED AS AMENDED”
- Art. 15 Transfer from Free Cash to the Capital Stabilization Account, amended from up to $175,000 to $200,000 Passed as amended “VOTED AS AMENDED”
- Art. 16 Transfer $35,000 from Free Cash to finish the Council on Aging/Prime Time parking lot Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Petition the Legislature to let retired police officers work details until age 70 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 18 Authorize a home rule petition for the special act in Article 18 of the warrant (subject not stated in the record) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 19 Accept Clause 22G: veterans who put their homes in a trust keep their property tax exemptions Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's certified minutes of the November 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting.
Annual Town Meeting · June 9, 2025 37 votes: 35 passed, 2 tabled
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint Town officials and committees not otherwise provided for Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Transfer $1,704.74 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Set FY2026 salaries of elected Town officials Passed “Motion Carries”
- Art. 5 · motion 1 FY2026 General Government budget: $1,779,112.58 (incl. $215,520 Free Cash, $21,397.48 Sewer Indirect) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 2 FY2026 Public Safety budget: $4,428,523.28 ($3,953,523.28 raised, $475,000 from Ambulance Fund) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 3 FY2026 Education assessments: $15,462,930.10 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 4 FY2026 Highway and Streets budget: $1,048,255.03 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 5 FY2026 Sanitation budget: $944,070.72 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 6 FY2026 Other Environmental budget: $29,603.50 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 7 FY2026 Human Services budget: $420,398.56 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 8 FY2026 Culture and Recreation budget: $391,172.00 ($332,652 raised, $58,520 from PEG Access) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 9 FY2026 Debt budget: $339,343.00 ($332,674 raised, $6,669 from Title V) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 10 FY2026 Employee Benefits: $2,743,376.54 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 11 FY2026 Liability Insurance: $266,704.00 Passed “MOTION CARRIES”
- Art. 6 FY2026 Sewer Enterprise budget ($407,210.35 from sewer receipts and retained earnings) Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 7 Community Preservation FY2026 budget: administrative expenses and reserves Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 8 Appropriate $18,500 in CPA funds for structural repairs to the Winslow Davis Museum (Dighton Historical Society) Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 9 Appropriate $67,000 in CPA funds for new equipment at the Timothy "Joe" Rhines Memorial Playground Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 10 Amend the revolving funds bylaw to add new revolving funds Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 11 Set FY2026 spending limits for departmental revolving funds Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 12 Transfer $131,000 from Free Cash to cover the FY25 snow and ice deficit Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 13 Transfer $100,000 from PEG Access funds for Cable Committee audio/video production equipment Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 14 Transfer $10,000 from Free Cash as matching funds for the FY25 municipal fiber grant Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 15 Transfer $25,000 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund Tabled “MOTION TABLED”
- Art. 16 Authorize land takings, grade changes and damages for the FY2026 Chapter 90 highway program Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 17 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to obtain parcels or easements for road and bridge projects Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 18 Make Sanitation an enterprise fund starting FY2027 Tabled “MOTION TABLED”
- Art. 19 Accept state law letting the Town give voters information on ballot questions (MGL Ch. 53) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 20 Transfer $7,000 from Free Cash to carry out the ballot question information law Passed “MOTION PASSES · 77 Yes Votes to Pass 38 No Votes”
- Art. 21 Accept Clause 22J: raise veterans' property tax exemptions by 100% of the personal exemption Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 22 Exempt personal property accounts valued under $10,000 from tax (Clause 54) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 23 Zoning: replace the Accessory Apartments section with a new Accessory Dwelling Units section Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 24 Zoning: revise the Home Occupations as of Right section Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 25 Zoning: revise the Home Occupations by Special Permit section and definitions Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 26 Zoning: clarify water or sewer connection in the Table of Dimensional Requirements Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 27 Authorize a 20-year PILOT agreement with GHT JA03 LLC for a solar facility at 893 Brook Street Passed “PASSES”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the June 9, 2025 Annual Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting · November 14, 2024 27 votes: 22 passed, 2 passed as amended, 3 tabled
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Transfer $1,758 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Transfer $106,146.76 from Free Cash for the fourth payment on a fire engine lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Transfer $145,533.06 from the Ambulance Fund for the second payment on an ambulance lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 Transfer $31,094.29 from Free Cash for the second-year payment on an excavator lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 6 Transfer $1,050,000 from Capital Stabilization (with $150,000 voted in 2022) for a Dighton Elementary School feasibility study Passed “Article 6 passes. · 97 votes were cast 68 in favor, 29 opposed”
- Art. 7 Raise $36,000 for FY2025 costs of the police officers union contract Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Raise $17,362 for FY2025 costs of the 911 dispatchers union contract Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Raise $130,000 for FY2025 costs of the firefighters union contract Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 10 Transfer $9,000 from Free Cash for "No Parking" signs and poles Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Transfer $10,000 from Free Cash to repair the traffic control cabinet at the Center Street crosswalk Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Transfer $703,739 ($351,869.50 Free Cash, $351,869.50 Capital Stabilization) for the Pleasant Street Bridge project Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 13 Transfer up to $4,000 from Free Cash to match funds raised for Dighton's America 250th celebration Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 14 Transfer $75,000 from Free Cash for an administrative police vehicle Tabled “Motion Tabled”
- Art. 15 Transfer $2,000 from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Account for school violence/drug teaching kits Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 16 Appropriate $8,500 in CPA funds for a National Register nomination of the Mount Hope Finishing Company district Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Transfer $30,000 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Account Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 18 Transfer $30,000 from Free Cash to the Capital Stabilization Account Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 19 Transfer $30,000 from Free Cash to the OPEB (retiree benefits) Liability Trust Fund Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 20 Exempt personal property accounts valued under $10,000 from tax (Clause 54) Tabled “Motion Tabled”
- Art. 21 Article 21 (the record gives only the motion to table; subject not stated) Tabled “Motion Tabled”
- Art. 22 Accept Clause 22J (from the 2024 veterans law) for veterans' property tax exemptions Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 23 Add a Tax Title Payment Agreement Bylaw Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 24 Amend the Conservation (wetlands) Bylaw Passed as amended “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 25 Add a bylaw creating a school zone near Bristol County Agricultural High School Passed as amended “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 26 Authorize a municipal charges lien for Conservation Commission fines Passed “Motion Passes”
- Art. 27 Accept state law giving Town employees in military service pay without loss of ordinary remuneration Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Dighton Annual Town Report.
Special Town Meeting · June 27, 2024 2 votes: 2 passed
- Art. 1 Rescind the first vote taken under Article 5 of the June 10, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 FY2025 General Government budget: $1,823,777.85 ($1,332,287.30 raised, $471,216 Free Cash, $20,274.55 Sewer Indirect) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Dighton Annual Town Report.
Annual Town Meeting · June 10, 2024 48 votes: 42 passed, 1 passed as amended, 1 failed, 1 no action, 2 tabled, 1 other
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint Town officials and committees not otherwise provided for Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Transfer $3,569.16 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Set FY2025 salaries of elected Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 1 FY2025 General Government budget: $1,823,777.85 ($1,803,503.30 raised, $20,274.55 from Sewer Indirect Costs) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 2 FY2025 Public Safety budget: $4,245,292.50 ($3,790,292.50 raised, $455,000 from Ambulance Fund) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 3 FY2025 Education assessments: $14,731,338.48 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 4 FY2025 Highway Department budget: $1,081,758.51 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 5 FY2025 Sanitation budget (waste collection, disposal and Transfer Station): $887,162.49 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 6 FY2025 Cemetery budget: $30,021.50 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 7 FY2025 Human Services budget: $438,908.01, amended down from $460,310.01 (Board of Health Director line cut $21,402) Passed as amended “As Amended Motion Passes”
- Art. 5 · motion 8 FY2025 Culture & Recreation budget: $388,131.27 after amendment raising Historical Commission expenses to $1,400 Other “Motion to amend Passes”
- Art. 5 · motion 9 FY2025 Debt Service: $351,093.00 ($344,424.00 raised, $6,669.00 from Title V) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 10 FY2025 State and County charges: $206,153.00 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 11 FY2025 Employee Benefits: $2,605,316.00 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 12 FY2025 Liability Insurance: $251,608.00 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 6 FY2025 Sewer Enterprise budget ($392,230.17 from sewer receipts and retained earnings) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 7 Re-appropriate $125,000 from the FY24 Sewer Enterprise budget for a Somerset Avenue pump station upgrade Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Transfer $88,000 from Free Cash to cover the FY24 snow and ice deficit Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Amend the revolving funds bylaw to add new revolving funds Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 10 Set FY2025 spending limits for departmental revolving funds Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Authorize land takings, grade changes and damages for the FY2025 Chapter 90 highway program Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to obtain parcels or easements for road and bridge projects Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 13 Lower the eligibility age for the senior tax exemption (Clause 41C½) from 70 to 65 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 14 Community Preservation FY2025 budget: $6,900 administrative expenses and reserves Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 15 Appropriate $62,500 in CPA funds for phase 1 of the Broad Cove Nature Trail Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 16 Appropriate $3,500 in CPA funds for a historic properties survey in West Dighton Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash to the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 18 Transfer $75,000 from Free Cash for Main Street reconstruction, repaving and sidewalks Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 19 Transfer $15,000 from Free Cash for an enclosed Highway Department trailer Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 20 Transfer $15,000 from Free Cash for drainage upgrades on Old Somerset Avenue Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 21 Transfer up to $10,000 from Free Cash for bathroom modifications at the highway garage Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 22 Transfer $45,000 from Free Cash for the first-year lease/purchase payment on an excavator Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 23 Transfer $8,545 from Free Cash for a line striping machine Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 24 Re-appropriate $3,000 for security cameras at the Transfer Station and highway garage Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 25 Transfer $40,000 from PEG Access funds to upgrade Channel 9 broadcast and live-stream equipment Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 26 Transfer $6,300 from Free Cash for Town Clerk poll pads Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 27 Transfer $6,800 from Free Cash and $25,700 from available funds for e911 phone upgrades at the schools Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 28 Transfer $85,000 from Free Cash for a fully equipped police vehicle Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 29 Transfer $15,000 from Free Cash for Conservation Commission legal expenses Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 30 Adopt a Police Chief hiring process bylaw Tabled “TABLED”
- Art. 31 Adopt a Deputy Police Chief hiring process bylaw (subject from the warrant) No action “NO MOTION MADE”
- Art. 32 Amend the Commission on Disability bylaw Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 33 Amend the bylaw on licenses and permits of delinquent taxpayers (12 months to 60 days) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 34 Amend the parking regulations bylaw (remove three-hour parking on Park Street) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 35 Authorize a PILOT agreement with MA CS Dighton LLC for land at 1420 and 1522 Williams Street Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 36 Authorize a PILOT agreement with ISM Solar Dighton 2, LLC (subject from the warrant) Tabled “MOTION TO TABLE UNANIMOUS”
- Art. 37 Citizen petition: repeal the bylaw section creating the Town Administrator position Failed “MOTION FAILS”
Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Dighton Annual Town Report.
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
Members
Peter D. CaronClerk · Elected townwide · at 31 of 35 meetingsKenneth J. PachecoSelectman · Elected townwide · at 33 of 35 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Not here yet: the town has posted Board of Selectmen minutes online only from January 2022. For three meetings (January 12, 2023, April 5, 2023 and February 28, 2024) the town’s minutes link opens the minutes of a different meeting, so those meetings are not here. The minutes are scanned documents; we read them with text recognition. Each vote in these minutes is a roll call; where a roll call leaves out a member who was present, or records a vote without a name, the vote is noted and individual votes are not shown. Some motions are recorded as voted with no roll call; those are noted too. We will ask the town to confirm.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 22Allow the Lions Club to use the Highway Department…Motion: to allow the Lions Club to use the Highway Department parking…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
March 22, 2023: Allow the Lions Club to use the Highway Department parking lot on May 6 for the yard sale. 5
To allow the Lions Club to use the Highway Department parking lot on May 6 for the yard sale. 5
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to allow the Lions Club to use the Highway Department parking lot on May 6 for the yard sale. 5 Roll Call Vote: : Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco abstained. (member of Lions).” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Mar 22Accept the resignation of William Pruitt from the Historical…Motion: to accept the resignation of William Pruitt from the Historical Commission…Passed · see note
March 22, 2023: Accept the resignation of William Pruitt from the Historical Commission and the Dighton Community Preservation Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of William Pruitt from the Historical Commission and the Dighton Community Preservation Committee with thanks
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 accept the resignation of William Pruitt from the Historical Commission and the Dighton Community Preservation Committee with thanks. Rol! Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. 7 Minutes.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Mar 8Approve Warrant #36A- , 23 in the amount of…Motion: to approve Warrant #36A- , 23 in the amount of $166,233.79…Passed · see note
March 8, 2023: Approve Warrant #36A- , 23 in the amount of $166,233.79 and Warrant #36B-23 in the amount of $107,954.54
To approve Warrant #36A- , 23 in the amount of $166,233.79 and Warrant #36B-23 in the amount of $107,954.54
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 Warrant #36A- , 23 in the amount of $166,233.79 and Warrant #36B-23 in the amount of $107,954.54. Rol! Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye | Acknowledgements None. | Correspondence A letter from the Board of Sewer Commissioners was read by Chairman Hull requesting to post the notice of vacancy on the Sewer Commission due to the unexpected passing of Paul Joly..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Feb 22Approve the promotion the promotion of Sergeant Barros effective…Motion: to approve the promotion the promotion of Sergeant Barros effective February…Passed · see note
February 22, 2023: Approve the promotion the promotion of Sergeant Barros effective February 22, 2023
To approve the promotion the promotion of Sergeant Barros effective February 22, 2023
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 the promotion the promotion of Sergeant Barros effective February 22, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Feb 22Approve the appointment of Paul Reynolds as an Associate…Motion: to approve the appointment of Paul Reynolds as an Associate Member…Passed · see note
February 22, 2023: Approve the appointment of Paul Reynolds as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission
To approve the appointment of Paul Reynolds as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission
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 appointment of Paul Reynolds as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission. Facilities Request - Dighton Historical Society Use of Old Town Hall by the Dighton Historical Society.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Feb 22Approve the request from the Historical CommissionMotion: to approve the request from the Historical CommissionPassed 2–0 · Abstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
February 22, 2023: Approve the request from the Historical Commission
To approve the request from the Historical Commission
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the request from the Historical Commission. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco abstained. Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Feb 22Waive the fee for the rental of Old Town…Motion: to waive the fee for the rental of Old Town HallPassed 2–0 · Abstained: Kenneth J. Pacheco
February 22, 2023: Waive the fee for the rental of Old Town Hall
To waive the fee for the rental of Old Town Hall
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 fee for the rental of Old Town Hall. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, abstained. Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Feb 22Approve Warrant #34A- 23 in the amount of $114,319.72,…Motion: to approve Warrant #34A- 23 in the amount of $114,319.72, Warrant…Passed · see note
February 22, 2023: Approve Warrant #34A- 23 in the amount of $114,319.72, Warrant #34B-23 in the amount of $115,161.87, Warrant #34C-23 in the amount of $18,119.79 and Warrant #34D-23 in the amount of…
To approve Warrant #34A- 23 in the amount of $114,319.72, Warrant #34B-23 in the amount of $115,161.87, Warrant #34C-23 in the amount of $18,119.79 and Warrant #34D-23 in the amount of $39,622.51 all dated February 22, 2023
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 Warrant #34A- 23 in the amount of $114,319.72, Warrant #34B-23 in the amount of $115,161.87, Warrant #34C-23 in the amount of $18,119.79 and Warrant #34D-23 in the amount of $39,622.51 all dated February 22, 2023. Rolt Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. | 6 | | Acknowledgements None. Correspondence None. Minutes.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Feb 8Approve the liquor license for Dave's Fast Mart at…Motion: to approve the liquor license for Dave's Fast Mart at 420…Passed · see note
February 8, 2023: Approve the liquor license for Dave's Fast Mart at 420 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA. 6:05 p.m
To approve the liquor license for Dave's Fast Mart at 420 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA. 6:05 p.m
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the liquor license for Dave's Fast Mart at 420 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA. 6:05 p.m. Jeff Carvalho - Dighton Trails Committee Chairman Mr. Carvalho was requesting the approval of the Board of Selectmen for the dedication of a park bench located at the bus turnround on Route 138 in Dighton to Mr. Ralph Cox. 1 | Mr. Carvalho said Kellie Cox was the winner of the logo contest for the Dighton Trails Committee. He said the strawberry in the logo was a nod to Dighton's history, the Council Oak was also included and the trails connecting the town. The Trails Committee asked Kelly what she would like as a reward for being the winner. Ms. Cox asked if we would dedicate a bench to her late father-in-law Ralph Cox who raised six kids in Dighton. ; Mr. Carvalho said the dedication, if approved would be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday Feb 13. There were no questions from the board..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Jan 25Make nomination papers available January 26, 2023 with the…Motion: to make nomination papers available January 26, 2023 with the last…Passed · see note
January 25, 2023: Make nomination papers available January 26, 2023 with the last date to obtain papers to be February 15, 2023 and papers to be returned by February 17, 2023 at 5:00…
To make nomination papers available January 26, 2023 with the last date to obtain papers to be February 15, 2023 and papers to be returned by February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to make nomination papers available January 26, 2023 with the last date to obtain papers to be February 15, 2023 and papers to be returned by February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Board of Selectmen FY24 Budget Mr. Mullen said we are proposing the initial Board of Selectmen department request in the amount of $168,925.66. He said it represents a decrease. Mr. Mullen said the two salaries for administrative and executive assistant are contractual - with % executive assistant being represented in the Board of Selectmen budget and % in the Town Administrator budget. There was discussion of the reclassification of the expenses in the Professional and Technical line. Chairman Hull asked about Old Town Hall - and any upgrades to audio visual equipment. Mr. Mullen said that would come out of Budget #192 - Buildings. Selectman Caron had no questions. Chairman Hull asked about total percentage increase in this budget. There were no further questions..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
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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