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June 28, 2023
22 recorded votes, 5 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
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's portion of the joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. with a five minute recess
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's portion of the joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. with a five minute recess
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's portion of the joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. with a five minute recess. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Create the position of Board of Selectman liaison to the Conservation Commission
To create the position of Board of Selectman liaison to the Conservation Commission
Yes: Caron, MelloAbstained: Hull
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to create the position of Board of Selectman liaison to the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, abstained. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Appoint Selectman Hull as the Board of Selectmen liaison to the Conservation Commission
To appoint Selectman Hull as the Board of Selectmen liaison to the Conservation Commission
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Mello but not Hull, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Selectman Hull as the Board of Selectmen liaison to the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Rull, abstained..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Appcint Paul Reynolds as a voting member of the Conservation Commission
To appcint Paul Reynolds as a voting member of the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appcint Paul Reynolds as a voting member of the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye , Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Dave Phillips as Conservation Commission Representative to the Stormwater Committee
To appoint Dave Phillips as Conservation Commission Representative to the Stormwater Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Dave Phillips as Conservation Commission Representative to the Stormwater Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appcint Zachary Caron as a member of the Historical Commission
To appcint Zachary Caron as a member of the Historical Commission
The roll call in the minutes lists Hull and Mello but not Caron, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appcint Zachary Caron as a member of the Historical Commission. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman recused.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That public input be allowed at the end of the presentation
That public input be allowed at the end of the presentation
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Mello, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that public input be allowed at the end of the presentation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectrnan Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Table the proposal this evening
To table the proposal this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the proposal this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the vacation carryovers with the amendment of 70 hours for the ACO
To approve the vacation carryovers with the amendment of 70 hours for the ACO
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the vacation carryovers with the amendment of 70 hours for the ACO. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Table the appointment of William Frennette until the Conservation Commission has the ability to make a recommendation
To table the appointment of William Frennette until the Conservation Commission has the ability to make a recommendation
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the appointment of William Frennette until the Conservation Commission has the ability to make a recommendation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen appointments as presented
To approve the Board of Selectmen appointments as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen appointments as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the ADA Coordinator Job Description as presented this evening
To approve the ADA Coordinator Job Description as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the ADA Coordinator Job Description as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #51A-23 in the amount of $132,394.43 and Warrant #51B-23 in the amount of $94,143.00, both dated June 22, 2023. 8
To approve Warrant #51A-23 in the amount of $132,394.43 and Warrant #51B-23 in the amount of $94,143.00, both dated June 22, 2023. 8
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #51A-23 in the amount of $132,394.43 and Warrant #51B-23 in the amount of $94,143.00, both dated June 22, 2023. 8 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye - Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #52A-23 in the amount of $133,804.48 and Warrant #52B-23 in the amount of $85,272.53, both dated June 29, 2023
To approve Warrant #52A-23 in the amount of $133,804.48 and Warrant #52B-23 in the amount of $85,272.53, both dated June 29, 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 approve Warrant #52A-23 in the amount of $133,804.48 and Warrant #52B-23 in the amount of $85,272.53, both dated June 29, 2023. Acknowledgements None. ; Correspondence Patricia Barlow-Resignation from the Dighton Development and Industrial Cammission The letter of resignation from Patricia Barlow was read by Chairman Caron..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Patricia Barlow from the Dighton Development and Industria! Commission
To accept the resignation of Patricia Barlow from the Dighton Development and Industria! Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Patricia Barlow from the Dighton Development and Industria! Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of William Fontaine as the tenant member of the Dighton Housing Authority
To accept the resignation of William Fontaine as the tenant member of the Dighton Housing Authority
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of William Fontaine as the tenant member of the Dighton Housing Authority. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Jennifer Do-Texeira, as a Tobacco Enforcement Agent for the Board of Health
To appoint Jennifer Do-Texeira, as a Tobacco Enforcement Agent for the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Jennifer Do-Texeira, as a Tobacco Enforcement Agent for the Board of Health. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Assistant Town Accountant Lisa Dagesse. 9
To accept the resignation of Assistant Town Accountant Lisa Dagesse. 9
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Assistant Town Accountant Lisa Dagesse. 9 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye : Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Post the position for the Assistant Town Accountant for a two-week period and submit the applications to Board of Selectmen's Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin
To post the position for the Assistant Town Accountant for a two-week period and submit the applications to Board of Selectmen's Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to post the position for the Assistant Town Accountant for a two-week period and submit the applications to Board of Selectmen's Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept Mr
To accept Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept Mr. Pacheco's resignation with sincere thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of June 14, 2023
To approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of June 14, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of June 14, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 9:06 p.m. 10
To adjourn at 9:06 p.m. 10
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 9:06 p.m. 10 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (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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