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Dighton Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

February 22, 2023

9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Kenneth J. Pacheco, Peter D. Caron, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the promotion the promotion of Sergeant Barros effective February 22, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Paul Reynolds as an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the request from the Historical Commission

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 2–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Waive the fee for the rental of Old Town Hall

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 2–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the evaluation of Town Administrator Mike Mullen. |

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the evaluation of Town Administrator Mike Mullen. |

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the evaluation of Town Administrator Mike Mullen. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve Warrant #33A- 23 in the amount of $127,771.32, Warrant #33B-23 in the amount of $155,612.91 and Warrant #33C-23 in the amount of $2,842,314.25 all dated February 15, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Warrant #33A- 23 in the amount of $127,771.32, Warrant #33B-23 in the amount of $155,612.91 and Warrant #33C-23 in the amount of $2,842,314.25 all dated February 15, 2023

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #33A- 23 in the amount of $127,771.32, Warrant #33B-23 in the amount of $155,612.91 and Warrant #33C-23 in the amount of $2,842,314.25 all dated February 15, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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 dat

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen/Board of Health joint meeting of January 12, 2023

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen/Board of Health joint meeting of January 12, 2023

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen/Board of Health joint meeting of January 12, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) | 3. to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct coll

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into Executive Session Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) | 3. to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel

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) | 3. to conduct strategy sessions in preparation of negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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