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September 13, 2023
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Peter D. Caron, Nicole Mello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Danika Belknap to the Open Space Committee
To appoint Danika Belknap to the Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Danika Belknap to the Open Space Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Ashley Daigneault to the position of Senior clerk Treasurer/Collector and Town Clerk's Office
To appoint Ashley Daigneault to the position of Senior clerk Treasurer/Collector and Town Clerk's Office
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ashley Daigneault to the position of Senior clerk Treasurer/Collector and Town Clerk's Office. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Increase the membership of the Fire Station Building Committee from nine (9) members to ten (10) members
To increase the membership of the Fire Station Building Committee from nine (9) members to ten (10) members
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to increase the membership of the Fire Station Building Committee from nine (9) members to ten (10) members. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That Robert Adams and David Araujo be appointed to the Fire Station Building Committee
That Robert Adams and David Araujo be appointed to the Fire Station Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that Robert Adams and David Araujo be appointed to the Fire Station Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Mr
To appoint Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Mr. Donald Hirschy to the Commission on Disability. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Michael Mullen Jr., as a member of the Commission on Disability
To appoint Michael Mullen Jr., as a member of the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Michael Mullen Jr., as a member of the Commission on Disability. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the budget bylaw draft as presented this evening
To accept the budget bylaw draft as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the budget bylaw draft as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Prince Henry Car Show at the Karl Spratt Athletic field, condition of approval by the Board of Health for a Food Permit
To approve the Prince Henry Car Show at the Karl Spratt Athletic field, condition of approval by the Board of Health for a Food Permit
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Prince Henry Car Show at the Karl Spratt Athletic field, condition of approval by the Board of Health for a Food Permit. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the use of the Dighton Town garage for the D-R Volleyball Carwash on Sunday September 23, 2023
To approve the use of the Dighton Town garage for the D-R Volleyball Carwash on Sunday September 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the use of the Dighton Town garage for the D-R Volleyball Carwash on Sunday September 23, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the agreement between the town of Dighton and the Town of Berkley for use of the gun range
To approve the agreement between the town of Dighton and the Town of Berkley for use of the gun range
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the agreement between the town of Dighton and the Town of Berkley for use of the gun range. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Table discussion of the FY24 hiring freeze until the next meeting on September 27
To table discussion of the FY24 hiring freeze until the next meeting on September 27
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table discussion of the FY24 hiring freeze until the next meeting on September 27. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #10A-24 in the amount of $140,315.27 and Warrant #10B-24 in the amount of $546,163.01, both dated August 31, 2023
To approve Warrant #10A-24 in the amount of $140,315.27 and Warrant #10B-24 in the amount of $546,163.01, both dated August 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectmen Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #10A-24 in the amount of $140,315.27 and Warrant #10B-24 in the amount of $546,163.01, both dated August 31, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #11A-24 in the amount of $114,879.00 and Warrant #11B-24 in the amount of $72,463.77, both dated September 7, 2023
To approve Warrant #11A-24 in the amount of $114,879.00 and Warrant #11B-24 in the amount of $72,463.77, both dated September 7, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #11A-24 in the amount of $114,879.00 and Warrant #11B-24 in the amount of $72,463.77, both dated September 7, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #12A-24 in the amount of $118,421.99 and Warrant #12B-24 in the amount of $52,112.35, both dated September 14, 2023
To approve Warrant #12A-24 in the amount of $118,421.99 and Warrant #12B-24 in the amount of $52,112.35, both dated September 14, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #12A-24 in the amount of $118,421.99 and Warrant #12B-24 in the amount of $52,112.35, both dated September 14, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Jen Duczkowski from the Commission on Disability
To accept the resignation of Jen Duczkowski from the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Jen Duczkowski from the Commission on Disability. 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 20, 2023
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of June 20, 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 20, 2023. 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 August 23, 2023
To approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of August 23, 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 August 23, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 8:21 p.m
To adjourn at 8:21 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 8:21 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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