MassVoter.com← Dighton Board of SelectmenDighton Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 11, 2023
23 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Peter D. Caron, Kenneth J. Pacheco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was voted to open the public hearing Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye. Chairman Hull stated that the board would not be voting on this item tonight. He asked that the comments be kept to no.” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to close the hearing. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Approve the request
To approve the request
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the request. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Appoint Kevin Fredette, Gilbert Lima and Joseph Paulo as Special Police Officers for detail work only
To appoint Kevin Fredette, Gilbert Lima and Joseph Paulo as Special Police Officers for detail work only
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Kevin Fredette, Gilbert Lima and Joseph Paulo as Special Police Officers for detail work only. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Approve the Ambulance Billing Policy as presented
To approve the Ambulance Billing Policy as presented
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the Ambulance Billing Policy as presented. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Place a letter of commendation in the file of Highway Superintendent for helping to secure the funding
To place a letter of commendation in the file of Highway Superintendent for helping to secure the funding
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to place a letter of commendation in the file of Highway Superintendent for helping to secure the funding. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Place a letter of commendation in the file of Town Administrator Michael Mullen
To place a letter of commendation in the file of Town Administrator Michael Mullen
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to place a letter of commendation in the file of Town Administrator Michael Mullen. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Send a letter of thanks and appreciation to Congressman Jake Acuhincloss for his involvement. 6
To send a letter of thanks and appreciation to Congressman Jake Acuhincloss for his involvement. 6
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to send a letter of thanks and appreciation to Congressman Jake Acuhincloss for his involvement. 6 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Increase the composition of the Fire station Building Committee from two to three
To increase the composition of the Fire station Building Committee from two to three
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to increase the composition of the Fire station Building Committee from two to three. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Appoint Andrew Horton, William Mariano and Michael Thibodeau as members of the Fire station Building Committee
To appoint Andrew Horton, William Mariano and Michael Thibodeau as members of the Fire station Building Committee
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Andrew Horton, William Mariano and Michael Thibodeau as members of the Fire station Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Appoint David Phillips to the Conservation Commission
To appoint David Phillips to the Conservation Commission
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint David Phillips to the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Appoint James Souza as an Alternate member of the Conservation Commission
To appoint James Souza as an Alternate member of the Conservation Commission
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint James Souza as an Alternate member of the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Appoint Jennifer Duczkowski as a member of the Commission on Disability
To appoint Jennifer Duczkowski as a member of the Commission on Disability
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Jennifer Duczkowski as a member of the Commission on Disability. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Approve the request by the Police Station to declare surplus items as listed and to be auctioned off at a time to be determined
To approve the request by the Police Station to declare surplus items as listed and to be auctioned off at a time to be determined
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the request by the Police Station to declare surplus items as listed and to be auctioned off at a time to be determined. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #27A-23 in the amount of $121,668.88 and Warrant #27B-23 in the amount of $100,105.48 both dated January 4, 2023
To approve Warrant #27A-23 in the amount of $121,668.88 and Warrant #27B-23 in the amount of $100,105.48 both dated January 4, 2023
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #27A-23 in the amount of $121,668.88 and Warrant #27B-23 in the amount of $100,105.48 both dated January 4, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #28A-23 in the amount of $110,098.12 and Warrant #28B-23 in the amount of $100,136.59 both dated January 11, 2023. 8
To approve Warrant #28A-23 in the amount of $110,098.12 and Warrant #28B-23 in the amount of $100,136.59 both dated January 11, 2023. 8
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #28A-23 in the amount of $110,098.12 and Warrant #28B-23 in the amount of $100,136.59 both dated January 11, 2023. 8 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Accept the letter of resignation of Andrew Lapointe from the Cable Commission
To accept the letter of resignation of Andrew Lapointe from the Cable Commission
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the letter of resignation of Andrew Lapointe from the Cable Commission. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Send a letter of thanks to Andrew Lapointe from the Board of Selectmen
To send a letter of thanks to Andrew Lapointe from the Board of Selectmen
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to send a letter of thanks to Andrew Lapointe from the Board of Selectmen. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Accept the letter of resignation for Tom Bourquin from the Community Preservation Commission, Open Space Committee and the Development and Industrial Committee
To accept the letter of resignation for Tom Bourquin from the Community Preservation Commission, Open Space Committee and the Development and Industrial Committee
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the letter of resignation for Tom Bourquin from the Community Preservation Commission, Open Space Committee and the Development and Industrial Committee. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Send a letter of thanks to Tom Bourquin for his service to the town
To send a letter of thanks to Tom Bourquin for his service to the town
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to send a letter of thanks to Tom Bourquin for his service to the town. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Post openings in the Cable Commission the Development and Industrial Commission and the Community Preservation Committee and leave open for two weeks
To post openings in the Cable Commission the Development and Industrial Commission and the Community Preservation Committee and leave open for two weeks
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second and it was VOTED to post openings in the Cable Commission the Development and Industrial Commission and the Community Preservation Committee and leave open for two weeks. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of the board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of December 14 and December 28, 2022
To approve the minutes of the board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of December 14 and December 28, 2022
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of December 14 and December 28, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Hull)
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
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Hull stepped down to second 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. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Caron, 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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