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August 9, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 24 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Dighton Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Nicole Mello, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Absent: None
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Take agenda item 7a. out of order
To take agenda item 7a. out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to take agenda item 7a. out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Open the Special Town Meeting warrant and set the timeline as presented this evening
To open the Special Town Meeting warrant and set the timeline as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to open the Special Town Meeting warrant and set the timeline as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: 4 Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Stephanie Buzzell as Assistant Town Accountant
To appoint Stephanie Buzzell as Assistant Town Accountant
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Stephanie Buzzell as Assistant Town Accountant. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and Aaron Weremay of M&S Cleaning for the period of one year and allow Town Administrator to execute the contract
To approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and Aaron Weremay of M&S Cleaning for the period of one year and allow Town Administrator to execute the contract
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and Aaron Weremay of M&S Cleaning for the period of one year and allow Town Administrator to execute the contract. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Shara Costa as the Public Records Access Officer for the Town of Dighton
To appoint Shara Costa as the Public Records Access Officer for the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Shara Costa as the Public Records Access Officer for the Town of Dighton. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Rebecca Mello as the Public Records Access Officer Assistant for the Town of Dighton
To appoint Rebecca Mello as the Public Records Access Officer Assistant for the Town of Dighton
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 appoint Rebecca Mello as the Public Records Access Officer Assistant for the Town of Dighton. Appoint Shara Costa, Town Clerk, as Parking Clerk.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Shara Costa as the Parking Clerk
To appoint Shara Costa as the Parking Clerk
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Shara Costa as the Parking Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Shara Costa as the State Ethics Liaison
To appoint Shara Costa as the State Ethics Liaison
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Shara Costa as the State Ethics Liaison. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #6A-24 in the amount of $116,771.05 and Warrant #6B-24 in the amount of $140,604.27, both dated August 3, 2023
To approve Warrant #6A-24 in the amount of $116,771.05 and Warrant #6B-24 in the amount of $140,604.27, both dated August 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #6A-24 in the amount of $116,771.05 and Warrant #6B-24 in the amount of $140,604.27, both dated August 3, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #7A-24 in the amount of $112,926.60, Warrant #7B-24 in the amount of $284,716.83 and Warrant #7C-24 in the amount of $1,472,375.00, all dated August 10, 2023
To approve Warrant #7A-24 in the amount of $112,926.60, Warrant #7B-24 in the amount of $284,716.83 and Warrant #7C-24 in the amount of $1,472,375.00, all dated August 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #7A-24 in the amount of $112,926.60, Warrant #7B-24 in the amount of $284,716.83 and Warrant #7C-24 in the amount of $1,472,375.00, all dated August 10, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the regular meeting minutes of July 26, 2023
To approve the regular meeting minutes of July 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 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 Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 6 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 6 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 6 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of a public body and the chair so declares. a. Clerical Union. 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. ; Executive Session Minutes Approval of the Board of selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Dighton Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Nicole Mello, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Absent: None
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Take agenda item 7a. out of order
To take agenda item 7a. out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to take agenda item 7a. out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Open the Special Town Meeting warrant and set the timeline as presented this evening
To open the Special Town Meeting warrant and set the timeline as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to open the Special Town Meeting warrant and set the timeline as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: 4 Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Stephanie Buzzell as Assistant Town Accountant
To appoint Stephanie Buzzell as Assistant Town Accountant
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Stephanie Buzzell as Assistant Town Accountant. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and Aaron Weremay of M&S Cleaning for the period of one year and allow Town Administrator to execute the contract
To approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and Aaron Weremay of M&S Cleaning for the period of one year and allow Town Administrator to execute the contract
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and Aaron Weremay of M&S Cleaning for the period of one year and allow Town Administrator to execute the contract. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Shara Costa as the Public Records Access Officer for the Town of Dighton
To appoint Shara Costa as the Public Records Access Officer for the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Shara Costa as the Public Records Access Officer for the Town of Dighton. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Rebecca Mello as the Public Records Access Officer Assistant for the Town of Dighton
To appoint Rebecca Mello as the Public Records Access Officer Assistant for the Town of Dighton
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 appoint Rebecca Mello as the Public Records Access Officer Assistant for the Town of Dighton. Appoint Shara Costa, Town Clerk, as Parking Clerk.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Shara Costa as the Parking Clerk
To appoint Shara Costa as the Parking Clerk
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Shara Costa as the Parking Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Shara Costa as the State Ethics Liaison
To appoint Shara Costa as the State Ethics Liaison
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Shara Costa as the State Ethics Liaison. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #6A-24 in the amount of $116,771.05 and Warrant #6B-24 in the amount of $140,604.27, both dated August 3, 2023
To approve Warrant #6A-24 in the amount of $116,771.05 and Warrant #6B-24 in the amount of $140,604.27, both dated August 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #6A-24 in the amount of $116,771.05 and Warrant #6B-24 in the amount of $140,604.27, both dated August 3, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #7A-24 in the amount of $112,926.60, Warrant #7B-24 in the amount of $284,716.83 and Warrant #7C-24 in the amount of $1,472,375.00, all dated August 10, 2023
To approve Warrant #7A-24 in the amount of $112,926.60, Warrant #7B-24 in the amount of $284,716.83 and Warrant #7C-24 in the amount of $1,472,375.00, all dated August 10, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #7A-24 in the amount of $112,926.60, Warrant #7B-24 in the amount of $284,716.83 and Warrant #7C-24 in the amount of $1,472,375.00, all dated August 10, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the regular meeting minutes of July 26, 2023
To approve the regular meeting minutes of July 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the regular meeting minutes of July 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 Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 6 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 6 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 6 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of a public body and the chair so declares. a. Clerical Union. 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. ; Executive Session Minutes Approval of the Board of selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2023. 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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