MassVoter.com← Dighton Board of SelectmenDighton Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 26, 2023
21 recorded votes, 1 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
That the board designate Town Administrator Mullen to coordinate with the Health Initiative Coalition for the acquisition of the NARCAN kits in the town buildings
That the board designate Town Administrator Mullen to coordinate with the Health Initiative Coalition for the acquisition of the NARCAN kits in the town buildings
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 that the board designate Town Administrator Mullen to coordinate with the Health Initiative Coalition for the acquisition of the NARCAN kits in the town buildings. Selectman Mello said we have opioid funds coming down and could be used for this. Mr. Mullen said he could think of no better purpose for the funding. Ms. MacDonald said there are agencies for the sustainability piece of the study. Ms. Smith said there is a community Naloxone Purchasing Program which is free of charge and she could help set that up as well..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Include the Dighton Board of Health in his previous motion
To include the Dighton Board of Health in his previous motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectmen Mello seconded and it was VOTED to include the Dighton Board of Health in his previous motion. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the donation from the Lions Club in the amount of $8,324.59 for the purchase of two accessible picnic tables and a Tippy Carousel
To accept the donation from the Lions Club in the amount of $8,324.59 for the purchase of two accessible picnic tables and a Tippy Carousel
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the donation from the Lions Club in the amount of $8,324.59 for the purchase of two accessible picnic tables and a Tippy Carousel. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. - Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the board approve the request of Mr
That the board approve the request of Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the board approve the request of Mr. Smith for the Annual Firecracker Event to be held at Spratt Memorial Field on September 9, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Take agenda Item 11 and 12 out of order of business
To take agenda Item 11 and 12 out of order of business
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to take agenda Item 11 and 12 out of order of business. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Draw up a letter of commendation to be placed in Sgt Nichols file
To draw up a letter of commendation to be placed in Sgt Nichols file
From the minutes
“Selectmen Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to draw up a letter of commendation to be placed in Sgt Nichols file. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Take Public Input out of order
To take Public Input out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to take Public Input out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Award the contract for the On Call Electrician to PRS Electric and that the board empower Town Administrator Mullen to be the signing agent
To award the contract for the On Call Electrician to PRS Electric and that the board empower Town Administrator Mullen to be the signing agent
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to award the contract for the On Call Electrician to PRS Electric and that the board empower Town Administrator Mullen to be the signing agent. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. 5 | Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Award the contract for On Call HVAC service provider for the Town of Dighton and authorize Michael Mullen to be the signatory for the contract
To award the contract for On Call HVAC service provider for the Town of Dighton and authorize Michael Mullen to be the signatory for the contract
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to award the contract for On Call HVAC service provider for the Town of Dighton and authorize Michael Mullen to be the signatory for the contract. Roll Call Vote: : Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the submitting of the ARPA request for Dighton Power Plant upgrade request in the amount of $409,000.00
To approve the submitting of the ARPA request for Dighton Power Plant upgrade request in the amount of $409,000.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the submitting of the ARPA request for Dighton Power Plant upgrade request in the amount of $409,000.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Interim Health Agent James Aguiar as a Special Municipal Employee
To appoint Interim Health Agent James Aguiar as a Special Municipal Employee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Interim Health Agent James Aguiar as a Special Municipal Employee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the MOU between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Police Officers Local 306
To approve the MOU between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Police Officers Local 306
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the MOU between the Town of Dighton and the Dighton Police Officers Local 306. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Conservation Commission Sewer Department job description
To approve the Conservation Commission Sewer Department job description
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Conservation Commission Sewer Department job description. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen acknowledge that Paul Reynolds and David Phillips, although abutters, are serving with no intended financial gain
That the Board of Selectmen acknowledge that Paul Reynolds and David Phillips, although abutters, are serving with no intended financial gain
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen acknowledge that Paul Reynolds and David Phillips, although abutters, are serving with no intended financial gain. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the award of the SERSG paper contract as presented this evening. 7
That the Board of Selectmen approve the award of the SERSG paper contract as presented this evening. 7
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the award of the SERSG paper contract as presented this evening. 7 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG office supply contract as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG office supply contract as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mell seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG office supply contract as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG contract for water and sewer chemical as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG contract for water and sewer chemical as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG contract for water and sewer chemical as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG contract for DPW supplies as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG contract for DPW supplies as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the SERSG contract for DPW supplies as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #4A-24 in the amount of $148,308.63 and Warrant 4B-24 in the amount of $114,418.29 both dated July 23, 2023
To approve Warrant #4A-24 in the amount of $148,308.63 and Warrant 4B-24 in the amount of $114,418.29 both dated July 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #4A-24 in the amount of $148,308.63 and Warrant 4B-24 in the amount of $114,418.29 both dated July 23, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #5A-24 in the amount of $192,512.77 and Warrant 5B-24 in the amount of $230,267.73 and Warrant #5c-24 in the amount of $2,943.32, all dated July 30, 2023. 8 Minutes Selectman Hull, Sel
To approve Warrant #5A-24 in the amount of $192,512.77 and Warrant 5B-24 in the amount of $230,267.73 and Warrant #5c-24 in the amount of $2,943.32, all dated July 30, 2023. 8 Minutes Selectman Hull, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #5A-24 in the amount of $192,512.77 and Warrant 5B-24 in the amount of $230,267.73 and Warrant #5c-24 in the amount of $2,943.32, all dated July 30, 2023. 8 Minutes Selectman Hull, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 7:59 p.m
To adjourn at 7:59 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:59 p.m. 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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