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February 8, 2023
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Peter D. Caron
Absent: Kenneth J. Pacheco
Every vote, in order
Enter into a Public Hearing - Application for New Liquor License for Dave's Fast Mart
To enter into a Public Hearing - Application for New Liquor License for Dave's Fast Mart
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to enter into a Public Hearing - Application for New Liquor License for Dave's Fast Mart. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Chairman Hull said this hearing was continued from the last Board of Selectmen's meeting, and is regarding a new application for liquor license for Dave's Fast Mart, 420 Somerset Avenue. Chairman Hull asked for Public Input. There was no.” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
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)
Approve the dedication of a bench at the Dighton/Somerset line on Route 138 in honor of Ralph Cox
To approve the dedication of a bench at the Dighton/Somerset line on Route 138 in honor of Ralph Cox
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the dedication of a bench at the Dighton/Somerset line on Route 138 in honor of Ralph Cox. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the Council on Aging items for surplus as outlined
To approve the Council on Aging items for surplus as outlined
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Council on Aging items for surplus as outlined. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the Mass Cultural Council Cultural Sector Recovery grant in the amount of $26,660.00 and to appoint Town Administrator Mullen to be the signatory for the contract
To accept the Mass Cultural Council Cultural Sector Recovery grant in the amount of $26,660.00 and to appoint Town Administrator Mullen to be the signatory for the contract
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Mass Cultural Council Cultural Sector Recovery grant in the amount of $26,660.00 and to appoint Town Administrator Mullen to be the signatory for the contract Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Ms
To appoint Ms
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectmen Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ms. Elizabeth Moreira as the new Board of Health Office Manager. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Joanne Larrabee and Robert Brassard, Jr as Special Police Officers
To appoint Joanne Larrabee and Robert Brassard, Jr as Special Police Officers
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded an it was VOTED to appoint Joanne Larrabee and Robert Brassard, Jr as Special Police Officers. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Vote to approve the additional 2% COLA for FY2023
To vote to approve the additional 2% COLA for FY2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to vote to approve the additional 2% COLA for FY2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Reconsider the vote not to require stickers for book donations
To reconsider the vote not to require stickers for book donations
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to reconsider the vote not to require stickers for book donations. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the Solid Waste Advisory Committee request to require a sticker for all items at the Transfer Station. -
To approve the Solid Waste Advisory Committee request to require a sticker for all items at the Transfer Station. -
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Solid Waste Advisory Committee request to require a sticker for all items at the Transfer Station. - Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve Warrants dated February 1 and February 8, 2023
To approve Warrants dated February 1 and February 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrants dated February 1 and February 8, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Accept the gift on behalf of Karen Thibeault to the COA in the amount of $50.00
To accept the gift on behalf of Karen Thibeault to the COA in the amount of $50.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the gift on behalf of Karen Thibeault to the COA in the amount of $50.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation letter from Mark Pacheco from the Land Use Committee
To accept the resignation letter from Mark Pacheco from the Land Use Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation letter from Mark Pacheco from the Land Use Committee Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Kenneth J. Pacheco)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of January 25, 2023
To approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of January 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of January 25, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3)(7). 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3)(7). 2
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)(2)(3)(7). 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. 7 a. Library Director, per MGL Chapter 78, Section 34 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 7 To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. a. Executive Session Minutes Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session minutes of January 25, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (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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