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June 14, 2023
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Nicole Mello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Table this agenda item
To table this agenda item
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 table this agenda item. Announcements Announcements were read by Selectman Mello. Town Administrator's Report Town Administrator Mullen said that he wanted to thank Ms. Tenglin for her many years of service to the Town of Dighton and said that she was an extremely dedicated employee. 1 Mr. Mullen also announced that the Town Clerk's position would soon be vacant as well. He recommended that the board agree to post an anticipated notice of vacancy, leave the position open for two weeks and then the board would have the ability to conduct interviews. Chairman Caron asked about the term. Mr. Mullen said the legal guidance states that the board would appoint someone to fill the term until the next election. Mr. Mullen said we have a job posting, the job description is written into Mass General law and in the updated posting we will be sure to reference the statute..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Post an anticipated notice of vacancy for the position of Town Clerk
To post an anticipated notice of vacancy for the position of Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded an it was VOTED to post an anticipated notice of vacancy for the position of Town Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That board accept the transfer for account #122, Selectmen for FY23
That board accept the transfer for account #122, Selectmen for FY23
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that board accept the transfer for account #122, Selectmen for FY23. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
That the board accept the year end transfer for account #135, Accounting for FY23
That the board accept the year end transfer for account #135, Accounting for FY23
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the board accept the year end transfer for account #135, Accounting for FY23. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
That the board accept the year end transfer for account #161 Town Clerk for FY23,
That the board accept the year end transfer for account #161 Town Clerk for FY23,
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded for and it was VOTED that the board accept the year end transfer for account #161 Town Clerk for FY23, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. 3 Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
That the board accept the year end transfer for account #432 Highway Department
That the board accept the year end transfer for account #432 Highway Department
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the board accept the year end transfer for account #432 Highway Department. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
That the board accept the year end transfer for account # #945 Liability insurance
That the board accept the year end transfer for account # #945 Liability insurance
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the board accept the year end transfer for account # #945 Liability insurance. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen enter into a contract with the law firm of Ferriter, Scobbo and Rodaphele for a sum not to exceed $2,500.00
That the Board of Selectmen enter into a contract with the law firm of Ferriter, Scobbo and Rodaphele for a sum not to exceed $2,500.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen enter into a contract with the law firm of Ferriter, Scobbo and Rodaphele for a sum not to exceed $2,500.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That Chairman Peter Caron be the signatory agent for the contract with Ferriter, Scobbo and Rodaphele
That Chairman Peter Caron be the signatory agent for the contract with Ferriter, Scobbo and Rodaphele
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that Chairman Peter Caron be the signatory agent for the contract with Ferriter, Scobbo and Rodaphele. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the board authorize Michael Mullen te enter into the contract for the town with Northeast Document Conservation Center in the amount of $47,500.00
That the board authorize Michael Mullen te enter into the contract for the town with Northeast Document Conservation Center in the amount of $47,500.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the board authorize Michael Mullen te enter into the contract for the town with Northeast Document Conservation Center in the amount of $47,500.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Dighton Rehoboth Soccer team to hold a car wash at the town garage on June 24, 2023
That the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Dighton Rehoboth Soccer team to hold a car wash at the town garage on June 24, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Dighton Rehoboth Soccer team to hold a car wash at the town garage on June 24, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the board acknowledge the complaint and designate Town Administrator Mullen to respond to the complaint on behalf of the board
That the board acknowledge the complaint and designate Town Administrator Mullen to respond to the complaint on behalf of the board
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the board acknowledge the complaint and designate Town Administrator Mullen to respond to the complaint on behalf of the board. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #48A-23 in the amount of $122,819.41, Warrant #48B-23 in the amount of $77,239.25, Warrant #48C-23 in the amount of $1,421.295.56 and Warrant #48D-23 in the amount of $7,194.84, all da
To approve Warrant #48A-23 in the amount of $122,819.41, Warrant #48B-23 in the amount of $77,239.25, Warrant #48C-23 in the amount of $1,421.295.56 and Warrant #48D-23 in the amount of $7,194.84, all dated June 1, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #48A-23 in the amount of $122,819.41, Warrant #48B-23 in the amount of $77,239.25, Warrant #48C-23 in the amount of $1,421.295.56 and Warrant #48D-23 in the amount of $7,194.84, all dated June 1, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #49A-23 in the amount of $111,814.83, Warrant #49C-23 in the amount of $25,947.64 and Warrant #49C-23 in the amount of $25,947.64 all dated June 8, 2023
To approve Warrant #49A-23 in the amount of $111,814.83, Warrant #49C-23 in the amount of $25,947.64 and Warrant #49C-23 in the amount of $25,947.64 all dated June 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #49A-23 in the amount of $111,814.83, Warrant #49C-23 in the amount of $25,947.64 and Warrant #49C-23 in the amount of $25,947.64 all dated June 8, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #50A-23 in the amount of $124,971.67 and Warrant #50B-23 In the amount of $218,748.03, both dated June 15, 2023,
To approve Warrant #50A-23 in the amount of $124,971.67 and Warrant #50B-23 In the amount of $218,748.03, both dated June 15, 2023,
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #50A-23 in the amount of $124,971.67 and Warrant #50B-23 In the amount of $218,748.03, both dated June 15, 2023, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Charles Mello from the Conservation Commission with sincere thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Charles Mello from the Conservation Commission with sincere thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Charles Mello from the Conservation Commission with sincere thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. . Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Hull)
Accept the resignation of Todd Pilling as Health Agent
To accept the resignation of Todd Pilling as Health Agent
The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Todd Pilling as Health Agent. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectrnan Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Accept the resignation of Kevin Smith from the Open Space Commission and the Commission on Disability
To accept the resignation of Kevin Smith from the Open Space Commission and the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Kevin Smith from the Open Space Commission and the Commission on Disability. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation of Andrew Horton from the Fire Station Building Committee
To accept the resignation of Andrew Horton from the Fire Station Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Andrew Horton from the Fire Station Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. ; Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of May 24, 2023
To approve the minutes of May 24, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of May 24, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Adjourn 8:15 p.m. 8 Respectfully submitted, Karin Brady Executive Assistant Board $f Selectmen ( ~ ) {VM fhe if, ¥ GAZ UNL SLE, Peter Caron ~ Chairman icole Mello, Clerk Leonard E. Hull, Mentéér Docum
To adjourn 8:15 p.m. 8 Respectfully submitted, Karin Brady Executive Assistant Board $f Selectmen ( ~ ) {VM fhe if, ¥ GAZ UNL SLE, Peter Caron ~ Chairman icole Mello, Clerk Leonard E. Hull, Mentéér Documents Reviewed: Proclamations: Charles Mello Arthur Morton Pamela Waller-Tenglin Recommendation from Chief Cronin regarding appointment of part-time dispatchers Proposed Department Year End Budget Transfers for FY23 Article from 2017 ATM voted Terms of Board of Health Members Letter of Engagement for Legal Services of Ferriter, Scabbo, Rodaphele Town of Dighton Contract for Services for Northeast Document Conservation Center Facility Reservation Request - D-R Softball Car Wash at Town Garage OML Complaint-Patrick Higgins dated June 6, 2023
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 adjourn 8:15 p.m. 8 Respectfully submitted, Karin Brady Executive Assistant Board $f Selectmen ( ~ ) {VM fhe if, ¥ GAZ UNL SLE, Peter Caron ~ Chairman icole Mello, Clerk Leonard E. Hull, Mentéér Documents Reviewed: Proclamations: Charles Mello Arthur Morton Pamela Waller-Tenglin Recommendation from Chief Cronin regarding appointment of part-time dispatchers Proposed Department Year End Budget Transfers for FY23 Article from 2017 ATM voted Terms of Board of Health Members Letter of Engagement for Legal Services of Ferriter, Scabbo, Rodaphele Town of Dighton Contract for Services for Northeast Document Conservation Center Facility Reservation Request - D-R Softball Car Wash at Town Garage OML Complaint-Patrick Higgins dated June 6, 2023. Resignation Letter of Charles Mello from the Conservation Commission Resignation Letter of Todd Pilling from the Board of Health Resignation Letter of Kevin Smith from the Commission on Disability and the Open Space Committee Resignation Letter of Andrew Horton from the Fire Station Building Committee . Minutes of the Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting of May 24, 2023 | , i.” (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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