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March 8, 2023
21 recorded votes, 1 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
Appoint Kenneth R. Almeida as a full time Police officer
To appoint Kenneth R. Almeida as a full time Police officer
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Kenneth R. Almeida as a full time Police officer Roll Call Vote: ; Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Take the 7:25 P.M. appointment with Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry out of order
To take the 7:25 P.M. appointment with Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to take the 7:25 P.M. appointment with Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. ; Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Nicholas Reynolds as Assistant Foreman
To appoint Nicholas Reynolds as Assistant Foreman
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Nicholas Reynolds as Assistant Foreman. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept letter of resignation with thanks and appreciation 3
To accept letter of resignation with thanks and appreciation 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept letter of resignation with thanks and appreciation 3 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the contract for ) Jocelyn Tavares as Library Director
To approve the contract for ) Jocelyn Tavares as Library Director
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the contract for ) Jocelyn Tavares as Library Director. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. : Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Open the Annua! Town Meeting Warrant. ,
To open the Annua! Town Meeting Warrant. ,
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to open the Annua! Town Meeting Warrant. , Roll Call Vote: , ! Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the proposed Annual Town Meeting timeline as presented
To accept the proposed Annual Town Meeting timeline as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to accept the proposed Annual Town Meeting timeline as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the contract between Michael P. Mullen Jr. and the Town of Dighton
To approve the contract between Michael P. Mullen Jr. and the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the contract between Michael P. Mullen Jr. and the Town of Dighton Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. i Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the MOU between Ms
To approve the MOU between Ms
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the MOU between Ms. Lisa Tetreault and the Town of Dighton. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the updated MOU between Rebecca Mello and the Town of Dighton
To approve the updated MOU between Rebecca Mello and the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the updated MOU between Rebecca Mello and the Town of Dighton Roll Call Vote: ; Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the donation of §3,360.00 to the Affordable Housing Fund. |
To approve the donation of §3,360.00 to the Affordable Housing Fund. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the donation of §3,360.00 to the Affordable Housing Fund. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Reduce the fee for Junk Dealer's Licenses from $250,00 to $175.00. 6
To reduce the fee for Junk Dealer's Licenses from $250,00 to $175.00. 6
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to reduce the fee for Junk Dealer's Licenses from $250,00 to $175.00. 6 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Award the Contract for DPW Services for a period of one year as procured by the SERSG DPW Services !FB through 2024
To award the Contract for DPW Services for a period of one year as procured by the SERSG DPW Services !FB through 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to award the Contract for DPW Services for a period of one year as procured by the SERSG DPW Services !FB through 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve THE FP2 Permit Application for Taunton Yacht Club
To approve THE FP2 Permit Application for Taunton Yacht Club
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve THE FP2 Permit Application for Taunton Yacht Club. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the request for Disposal of Surplus Equipment as presented by the Highway Department
To approve the request for Disposal of Surplus Equipment as presented by the Highway Department
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request for Disposal of Surplus Equipment as presented by the Highway Department. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #35A- 23 in the amount of $117,754.60 and Warrant #358-23 in the amount of $224,553.30, both dated March 2, 2023
To approve Warrant #35A- 23 in the amount of $117,754.60 and Warrant #358-23 in the amount of $224,553.30, both dated March 2, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #35A- 23 in the amount of $117,754.60 and Warrant #358-23 in the amount of $224,553.30, both dated March 2, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. | 7 Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
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)
Post the vacancy for the Board of Sewer Commissioners opening March 9, and closing on March 23, at 4:00 p.m
To post the vacancy for the Board of Sewer Commissioners opening March 9, and closing on March 23, at 4:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to post the vacancy for the Board of Sewer Commissioners opening March 9, and closing on March 23, at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. : Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2023
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of February 8, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of February 22, 2023
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of February 22, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of February 22, 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 21a (2)(3)(7). 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21a (2)(3)(7). 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21a (2)(3)(7). 3. To conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Chairman Hull declared. | 8 a. Dighton Town Clerical Union b. Dighton Town Highway Union 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. a. Fire Chief 7. To comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. Executive Session Minutes: Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting minutes of February 8, 2023. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting minutes of February 22, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Hull, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Kenneth J. Pacheco, second: Caron)
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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