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July 12, 2023
19 recorded votes, 4 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
Appoint Connor Marks as the Transfer Station Attendant/Laborer pending successful completion of a background check and physical. art ee oe Pha fp PGE Ms BA . PAE Hn Vb y par PREY : on sore qt oe,
To appoint Connor Marks as the Transfer Station Attendant/Laborer pending successful completion of a background check and physical. art ee oe Pha fp PGE Ms BA . PAE Hn Vb y par PREY : on sore qt oe,
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Connor Marks as the Transfer Station Attendant/Laborer pending successful completion of a background check and physical. art ee oe Pha fp PGE Ms BA . PAE Hn Vb y par PREY : on sore qt oe, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Dakota Reardon-Bartell as the Highway Department Class 1 Operator pending successful completion of a background check and physical
To appoint Dakota Reardon-Bartell as the Highway Department Class 1 Operator pending successful completion of a background check and physical
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Dakota Reardon-Bartell as the Highway Department Class 1 Operator pending successful completion of a background check and physical. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Take Agenda Item 8A ‘Review/Discuss/Act: Appointment of Town Clerk' out of order
To take Agenda Item 8A ‘Review/Discuss/Act: Appointment of Town Clerk' out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to take Agenda Item 8A ‘Review/Discuss/Act: Appointment of Town Clerk' out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Shara Costa as the Interim Town Clerk
To appoint Shara Costa as the Interim Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Shara Costa as the Interim Town Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye ___ Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Re-appoint William Moore as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year
To re-appoint William Moore as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to re-appoint William Moore as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Re-appoint Nancy Goulart as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year
To re-appoint Nancy Goulart as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to re-appoint Nancy Goulart as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Re-appoint Eric Easterday as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year
To re-appoint Eric Easterday as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year
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 re-appoint Eric Easterday as Fence Viewer for the 2023/2024 year. Rol] Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye New Business: Review/Discuss/Act: Recommendation to Appoint Laura Smith to the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee Daniel Higgins spoke about Laura's ability to bring a great deal of experience to this role..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Laura Smith to the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee
To appoint Laura Smith to the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Laura Smith to the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Send a letter to National Grid in regards to our concerns with the cost of its aerial license agreement
To send a letter to National Grid in regards to our concerns with the cost of its aerial license agreement
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to send a letter to National Grid in regards to our concerns with the cost of its aerial license agreement. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton, Rebecca Mello and Dighton Clerical, Library, and Council on Aging from June 30, 2023 through the close of the work day of July 11,
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton, Rebecca Mello and Dighton Clerical, Library, and Council on Aging from June 30, 2023 through the close of the work day of July 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton, Rebecca Mello and Dighton Clerical, Library, and Council on Aging from June 30, 2023 through the close of the work day of July 11, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Extend the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton, Lisa Tetrault and the Dighton Clerical, Library, Council on Aging from June 30, 2023 through September 2023
To extend the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton, Lisa Tetrault and the Dighton Clerical, Library, Council on Aging from June 30, 2023 through September 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to extend the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Dighton, Lisa Tetrault and the Dighton Clerical, Library, Council on Aging from June 30, 2023 through September 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Rebecca Mello, Assistant Town Clerk, as Interim Public Records Officer
To appoint Rebecca Mello, Assistant Town Clerk, as Interim Public Records Officer
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Rebecca Mello, Assistant Town Clerk, as Interim Public Records Officer. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the Warrant paid July 1, 2023 of: LA-24 $1,203,026.60 Chairman Caron, aye
To accept the Warrant paid July 1, 2023 of: LA-24 $1,203,026.60 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 Warrant paid July 1, 2023 of: LA-24 $1,203,026.60 Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the Warrants paid on July 6, 2023: 53A-23 $119,809.08; 53B-23 $110,586.98; 2A-24 $5,840.37 and 2B-24 $24,002.23
To accept the Warrants paid on July 6, 2023: 53A-23 $119,809.08; 53B-23 $110,586.98; 2A-24 $5,840.37 and 2B-24 $24,002.23
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 Warrants paid on July 6, 2023: 53A-23 $119,809.08; 53B-23 $110,586.98; 2A-24 $5,840.37 and 2B-24 $24,002.23. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the Warrants paid July 13, 2023 54B-23 $116,474.18; 54C-23 $11,819.06; 3A-24 $135,539.09 and 3B-24 $46,296.95
To accept the Warrants paid July 13, 2023 54B-23 $116,474.18; 54C-23 $11,819.06; 3A-24 $135,539.09 and 3B-24 $46,296.95
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 Warrants paid July 13, 2023 54B-23 $116,474.18; 54C-23 $11,819.06; 3A-24 $135,539.09 and 3B-24 $46,296.95. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye Acknowledgements: Letter from Mark Pacheco, Town Clerk - Appointment of Assistant Town Clerk. Letter dated Jul 5, 2023 from Mark Pacheco (former Town Clerk) was read into record by Chairman Caron. Correspondence: Letter from Ptlm. Tyler Hazel re: Resignation from the Police Department Letter dated July 10, 2023 is read into record by Chairman Caron..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the letter of resignation of Tyler Hazel from the Dighton Police Department with sincere thanks
To accept the letter of resignation of Tyler Hazel from the Dighton Police Department with sincere thanks
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the letter of resignation of Tyler Hazel from the Dighton Police Department with sincere thanks. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2023
To approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Emergency Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2023
To approve the Emergency Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Emergency Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Enter into Executive Session under ____ Massachusetts General Laws. - ;
To enter into Executive Session under ____ Massachusetts General Laws. - ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under ____ Massachusetts General Laws. - ; Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Hull, 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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