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May 10, 2023
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Nicole Mello, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the statement on interest to the MSBA from the Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District for the Dighton Elementary School campus
To approve the statement on interest to the MSBA from the Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District for the Dighton Elementary School campus
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the statement on interest to the MSBA from the Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District for the Dighton Elementary School campus. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That a letter of commendation be placed in Chief Cronin's file regarding for his partnership with the FBI Boston Division
That a letter of commendation be placed in Chief Cronin's file regarding for his partnership with the FBI Boston Division
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that a letter of commendation be placed in Chief Cronin's file regarding for his partnership with the FBI Boston Division. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Junk Dealer's license for Joseph Frizado with the limited conditions as stated
To approve the Junk Dealer's license for Joseph Frizado with the limited conditions as stated
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Junk Dealer's license for Joseph Frizado with the limited conditions as stated. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye: Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the warrant as amended this evening to include Board of Selectmen's recommendations for Article 4
To approve the warrant as amended this evening to include Board of Selectmen's recommendations for Article 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the warrant as amended this evening to include Board of Selectmen's recommendations for Article 4. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the financial reports and Financial Management Letter
To accept the financial reports and Financial Management Letter
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the financial reports and Financial Management Letter. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Tom Ferry to the JTPG,
To appoint Tom Ferry to the JTPG,
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Tom Ferry to the JTPG,. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. : Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mello)
Appoint Michael Mullen as an alternate member to JTPG
To appoint Michael Mullen as an alternate member to JTPG
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Michael Mullen as an alternate member to JTPG. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Jeff Carvalho to the SRPEDD
To appoint Jeff Carvalho to the SRPEDD
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Jeff Carvalho to the SRPEDD Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye, Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint David Neely as a Resident - at ~ Large member of the Solid Waste Committee
To appoint David Neely as a Resident - at ~ Large member of the Solid Waste Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint David Neely as a Resident - at ~ Large member of the Solid Waste Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Christopher Andrade to the Commission on Disability
To appoint Christopher Andrade to the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Christopher Andrade to the Commission on Disability. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Leah Quinn to the Commission on Disability
To appoint Leah Quinn to the Commission on Disability
Yes: HullNo: Caron, Mello
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Leah Quinn to the Commission on Disability. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, no. Chairman Caron, no..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Table the appointment of Leah Quin until she can attend
To table the appointment of Leah Quin until she can attend
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to table the appointment of Leah Quin until she can attend. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Table the appointment of Dana Rose until she can attend
To table the appointment of Dana Rose until she can attend
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to table the appointment of Dana Rose until she can attend. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Enter into the contract within the Southeastern Regional Services Group for Chlorinated Rubber traffic line painting,
To enter into the contract within the Southeastern Regional Services Group for Chlorinated Rubber traffic line painting,
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into the contract within the Southeastern Regional Services Group for Chlorinated Rubber traffic line painting, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Peter Caron asa voting member to the Open Space Committee
To appoint Peter Caron asa voting member to the Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Peter Caron asa voting member to the Open Space Committee Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Facilities use request for the use of the gazebo area and town hall grounds
To approve the Facilities use request for the use of the gazebo area and town hall grounds
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Facilities use request for the use of the gazebo area and town hall grounds Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Waive fees for the Dighton Historical Society ~ Strawberry Festival
To waive fees for the Dighton Historical Society ~ Strawberry Festival
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to waive fees for the Dighton Historical Society ~ Strawberry Festival. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Facilities Use Request to use the area behind Town Hall for the car shows. 7
To approve the Facilities Use Request to use the area behind Town Hall for the car shows. 7
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Facilities Use Request to use the area behind Town Hall for the car shows. 7 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Waive fees for the facilities request June 24, July 22 and August 26
To waive fees for the facilities request June 24, July 22 and August 26
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to waive fees for the facilities request June 24, July 22 and August 26. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrants dated May 4, 2023
To approve Warrants dated May 4, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrants dated May 4, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve warrants dated May 11, 2023
To approve warrants dated May 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve warrants dated May 11, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the donation of a watercolor historical map drawn by Helen Lane to the Town of Dighton
To accept the donation of a watercolor historical map drawn by Helen Lane to the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the donation of a watercolor historical map drawn by Helen Lane to the Town of Dighton. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the donation of 6 six file cabinets from Paul! Brigham Esq of Framingham, MA. Roli Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye
To accept the donation of 6 six file cabinets from Paul! Brigham Esq of Framingham, MA. Roli Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the donation of 6 six file cabinets from Paul! Brigham Esq of Framingham, MA. Roli Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Resignation letter, Helder Ferreira - Highway Department.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Helder Ferreira from the Dighton Highway Department effective May 12, and authorize to repost the position
To accept the resignation of Helder Ferreira from the Dighton Highway Department effective May 12, and authorize to repost the position
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Helder Ferreira from the Dighton Highway Department effective May 12, and authorize to repost the position. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's meeting of April 26, 2023
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's meeting of April 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's meeting of April 26, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Regular meeting concluded at 8:45 p.m
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Regular meeting concluded at 8:45 p.m
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Regular meeting concluded at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kari ly < () V/A ZA i an Lif Te (aa, M7 Peten\Caron- Chairnian Nicole Mello, Clerk Leonard E. Hull, Membér 9 Documents Reviewed: Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest Letter from Joseph Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge, FBI PDA-PPA 2024 Update Community Priority Areas of Regional Significance Dighton Library Building Committee, Open House Bulky Item Curbside Pickup Flyer Plant Sale Flyer Memorial Day Ceremony Flyer Dighton Historical Society Board of Health Member Advertisement Board and Committee Vacancies Flyer Licensing Guideline: Junk Dealers Annual Town Meeting Warrant DRAFT Memo from Michael Mullen Regarding Fiscal Year 2022 Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter Town of Dighton Management Letter Town of Dighton Report on Examination of Basic Financial Statements SRPEDD Appointment of Designee to Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) Letter from the Board of Health Recommending David Neely for Appointment to the Solid Waste Committee Letter of Recommendation from Commission on Disability for Appointment of Christopher Andrade, Timothy Toolin, Dana Rose, Leah Quinn SERSG ~ Southeastern Regional Services Group ~ DPW Service Awards Facilities Use Request - Dighton Historical Society ~ Strawberry Festival Facilities Use Request - Taunton Area Vietnam Vets ~ Crulse Nights Donation of Helen Lane Map to the Town of Dighton Request to Accept Donation of Six Flie Cabinets Resignation Letter of Helder Ferreira from the Highway Department Minutes of the Regular Board of Selectmen Meeting of April 26, 2023 10.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
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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