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January 25, 2023
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Kenneth J. Pacheco, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continue the hearing until the next meeting
To continue the hearing until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to continue the hearing until the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the petition for 29 jointly owned poles on Main Street
To accept the petition for 29 jointly owned poles on Main Street
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the petition for 29 jointly owned poles on Main Street. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Old Business "Opt out of Vote-by-Mail" Chairman Hull said the Board of Selectmen held a public hearing last week and informed the public that the vote would take place tonight. Town Clerk Mark Pacheco explained that a "yes.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the part-time dispatcher's fee
To approve the part-time dispatcher's fee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the part-time dispatcher's fee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Allow Mr
To allow Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to allow Mr. More to exceed the time limit. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Take Brenda Ferreira's letter out of order
To take Brenda Ferreira's letter out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to take Brenda Ferreira's letter out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Allow Mr
To allow Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to allow Mr. Moore to work on this and come back before the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Announcements Announcements were read by Selectman Pacheco. 5 Selectmen's Reports Selectman Caron had no reports. Selectman Pacheco had no.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Amend the unexpired elected term of the member to end April 8, 2023
To amend the unexpired elected term of the member to end April 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to amend the unexpired elected term of the member to end April 8, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
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
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)
Approve the preliminary FY24 Board of Selectmen budget. . oy 7
To approve the preliminary FY24 Board of Selectmen budget. . oy 7
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the preliminary FY24 Board of Selectmen budget. . oy 7 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the appointment of James Aguiar as the Board of Health representative to the Stormwater Committee
To approve the appointment of James Aguiar as the Board of Health representative to the Stormwater Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the appointment of James Aguiar as the Board of Health representative to the Stormwater Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Appoint Paul Reynolds to the DDIC Committee
To appoint Paul Reynolds to the DDIC Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Paul Reynolds to the DDIC Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Table item 10E
To table item 10E
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to table item 10E. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the Planning Board request to declare surplus items and dispose of the equipment as outlined
To approve the Planning Board request to declare surplus items and dispose of the equipment as outlined
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Planning Board request to declare surplus items and dispose of the equipment as outlined. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve Warrant #29A- 23 in the amount of $115,970.48, Warrant #29B-23 in the amount of $360,476.41 both dated January 18, 2023
To approve Warrant #29A- 23 in the amount of $115,970.48, Warrant #29B-23 in the amount of $360,476.41 both dated January 18, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #29A- 23 in the amount of $115,970.48, Warrant #29B-23 in the amount of $360,476.41 both dated January 18, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #30A- 23 in the amount of $126,707.63, Warrant #30B-23 in the amount of $15,886.93 and Warrant #30C-23 in the amount of $81,291.41, all dated January 25, 2023
To approve Warrant #30A- 23 in the amount of $126,707.63, Warrant #30B-23 in the amount of $15,886.93 and Warrant #30C-23 in the amount of $81,291.41, all dated January 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #30A- 23 in the amount of $126,707.63, Warrant #30B-23 in the amount of $15,886.93 and Warrant #30C-23 in the amount of $81,291.41, all dated January 25, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the donation of $30,00 to Prime Time
To accept the donation of $30,00 to Prime Time
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the donation of $30,00 to Prime Time Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Accept the resignation of David Marvill with sincere thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of David Marvill with sincere thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of David Marvill with sincere thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the minutes of Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of January 11, 2023
To approve the minutes of Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of January 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of January 11, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law, 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 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. Town of Rehoboth vs. Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. a. Minutes of January 11, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. The Board of Selectmen's regular meeting ended at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Karin L. Brady Executive Assistant . Board of Selectmen, Op lb (Hh ( -_, "AL, Fs s Ty WWAE LRA 212 NO.” (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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