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September 27, 2023
20 recorded votes, 1 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
Postpone the scheduled appointment for the Historical Commission until later in the meeting
To postpone the scheduled appointment for the Historical Commission until later in the meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to postpone the scheduled appointment for the Historical Commission until later in the meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Open the Agenda Item for the scheduled appointment for the Historical Commission
To open the Agenda Item for the scheduled appointment for the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to open the Agenda Item for the scheduled appointment for the Historical Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Establish the Dighton 250" anniversary committee as presented. ;
To establish the Dighton 250" anniversary committee as presented. ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to establish the Dighton 250" anniversary committee as presented. ; Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. ; Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen institute a hiring freeze as presented to begin on September 28, 2023
That the Board of Selectmen institute a hiring freeze as presented to begin on September 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen institute a hiring freeze as presented to begin on September 28, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Take New Business, Item J, out of order
To take New Business, Item J, out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to take New Business, Item J, out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Police Department list of items to be declared as surplus as presented
To approve the Police Department list of items to be declared as surplus as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Police Department list of items to be declared as surplus as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Amend article 20 and 21 to include the existing bylaw with the proposed amended changes
To amend article 20 and 21 to include the existing bylaw with the proposed amended changes
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to amend article 20 and 21 to include the existing bylaw with the proposed amended changes. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the draft Special Town Meeting Warrant with Article 20 and 21 as amended this evening and to place the articles as proposed this evening
To accept the draft Special Town Meeting Warrant with Article 20 and 21 as amended this evening and to place the articles as proposed this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the draft Special Town Meeting Warrant with Article 20 and 21 as amended this evening and to place the articles as proposed this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Police Chief Shawn Cronin effective September 23, 2023
To accept the resignation of Police Chief Shawn Cronin effective September 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Police Chief Shawn Cronin effective September 23, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Table the Police Chief Job Description and posting until the next meeting
To table the Police Chief Job Description and posting until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the Police Chief Job Description and posting until the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Enter into a contract with Horsley Witten Group regarding he design, engineering and permitting services of Accessible Trailheads for the Taunton River Trail
To enter into a contract with Horsley Witten Group regarding he design, engineering and permitting services of Accessible Trailheads for the Taunton River Trail
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into a contract with Horsley Witten Group regarding he design, engineering and permitting services of Accessible Trailheads for the Taunton River Trail. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the building permit review process as presented this evening, with amendment that all building permits (paper or permit link) would be reviewed by Conservation within 10 days
To approve the building permit review process as presented this evening, with amendment that all building permits (paper or permit link) would be reviewed by Conservation within 10 days
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the building permit review process as presented this evening, with amendment that all building permits (paper or permit link) would be reviewed by Conservation within 10 days. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the request for use of Old Town Hall by Poppasquash Community Club for board meetings
To approve the request for use of Old Town Hall by Poppasquash Community Club for board meetings
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request for use of Old Town Hall by Poppasquash Community Club for board meetings. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the request to waive the rental fees
To approve the request to waive the rental fees
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request to waive the rental fees. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the application fora one-day liquor license for Araujo's Farm Barbeque on November 4, 2023
To approve the application fora one-day liquor license for Araujo's Farm Barbeque on November 4, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the application fora one-day liquor license for Araujo's Farm Barbeque on November 4, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the one-day liquor license for Araujo's Arts Festival on November 5, 2023
To approve the one-day liquor license for Araujo's Arts Festival on November 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the one-day liquor license for Araujo's Arts Festival on November 5, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #13A-24 in the amount of $120,881.25, Warrant #13B-24 in the amount of $1,554,686.36, Warrant #13C-24 in the amount of $3,979.54 and Warrant #13D-24 in the amount of $7,598.00 all date
To approve Warrant #13A-24 in the amount of $120,881.25, Warrant #13B-24 in the amount of $1,554,686.36, Warrant #13C-24 in the amount of $3,979.54 and Warrant #13D-24 in the amount of $7,598.00 all dated September 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #13A-24 in the amount of $120,881.25, Warrant #13B-24 in the amount of $1,554,686.36, Warrant #13C-24 in the amount of $3,979.54 and Warrant #13D-24 in the amount of $7,598.00 all dated September 21, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #14A-24 int the amount of $144,208.83 and Warrant #14B-24 in the amount of $252,827.78, both dated September 28, 2023
To approve Warrant #14A-24 int the amount of $144,208.83 and Warrant #14B-24 in the amount of $252,827.78, both dated September 28, 2023
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectmen Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #14A-24 int the amount of $144,208.83 and Warrant #14B-24 in the amount of $252,827.78, both dated September 28, 2023. Correspondence None. ; Minutes.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting of September 13, 2023
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting of September 13, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting of September 13, 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)(2)(7} 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(7} 2
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)(2)(7} 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. 8 a. Chief of Police 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant-in aid requirements. a. Executive Session minutes 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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