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October 11, 2023
22 recorded votes, 2 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 Chris Ready as a member of the Cemetery Commission
To appoint Chris Ready as a member of the Cemetery Commission
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 Chris Ready as a member of the Cemetery Commission..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Table the facilities request for "Lights-On Event" until the next meeting
To table the facilities request for "Lights-On Event" until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to table the facilities request for "Lights-On Event" until the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Appoint James Aguiar as the Health Director and a Specia! Municipal Employee
To appoint James Aguiar as the Health Director and a Specia! Municipal Employee
Yes: Caron, HullAbstained: Mello
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint James Aguiar as the Health Director and a Specia! Municipal Employee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, abstained..” (Motion: Hull, second: Caron)
Appoint Jonathan Gale to the Open Space Committee. ;
To appoint Jonathan Gale to the Open Space Committee. ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Jonathan Gale to the Open Space Committee. ; Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Hull)
Appoint Barbara Catabia to the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee
To appoint Barbara Catabia to the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Barbara Catabia to the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Shara Costa to the Historical Commission
To appoint Shara Costa to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Shara Costa to the Historical Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint Mark Charbonneau and Samantha Maguire to the Dighton Police Department as part-time Reserve Police Officers
To appoint Mark Charbonneau and Samantha Maguire to the Dighton Police Department as part-time Reserve Police Officers
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Mark Charbonneau and Samantha Maguire to the Dighton Police Department as part-time Reserve Police Officers. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Retain Public Safety Consultants for the Police Chief Hiring Process
To retain Public Safety Consultants for the Police Chief Hiring Process
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to retain Public Safety Consultants for the Police Chief Hiring Process. 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 Lisa Tetreault, member of the Clerical Union, until December 2023
To approve the agreement between the Town of Dighton and Lisa Tetreault, member of the Clerical Union, until December 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the agreement between the Town of Dighton and Lisa Tetreault, member of the Clerical Union, until December 2023. Roll Call Vote: ; Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the proposed finalists, HKT - Charlestown, RGB Architect - Providence and LiRo Group - Boston, MA and grant permission to the Town Administrator to negotiate a contract
To approve the proposed finalists, HKT - Charlestown, RGB Architect - Providence and LiRo Group - Boston, MA and grant permission to the Town Administrator to negotiate a contract
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the proposed finalists, HKT - Charlestown, RGB Architect - Providence and LiRo Group - Boston, MA and grant permission to the Town Administrator to negotiate a contract. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Revise the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule to meet on November 1, 15 and 29
To revise the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule to meet on November 1, 15 and 29
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to revise the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule to meet on November 1, 15 and 29. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the following items for surplus and/or disposal
To approve the following items for surplus and/or disposal
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the following items for surplus and/or disposal. Salon Chair-disposal Side table - surplus Fax machine - disposal Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Amend article 15 to read as above
To amend article 15 to read as above
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to amend article 15 to read as above. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 20 as presented
To recommend Article 20 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 20 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 22 as presented
To recommend Article 22 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 22 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 2-17 as presented
To recommend Article 2-17 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 2-17 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #15A-25 in the amount of $120,450.14 and Warrant #15B-24 in the amount of $68,759.74, both dated October 5, 2023
To approve Warrant #15A-25 in the amount of $120,450.14 and Warrant #15B-24 in the amount of $68,759.74, both dated October 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #15A-25 in the amount of $120,450.14 and Warrant #15B-24 in the amount of $68,759.74, both dated October 5, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #16A-24 in the amount of $125,979.72 and Warrant #16B-24 in the amount of $137,825.53, both dated October 12, 2023
To approve Warrant #16A-24 in the amount of $125,979.72 and Warrant #16B-24 in the amount of $137,825.53, both dated October 12, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #16A-24 in the amount of $125,979.72 and Warrant #16B-24 in the amount of $137,825.53, both dated October 12, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting on August 25, 2023
To approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting on August 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting on August 25, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Department Head meeting minutes dated September 6, 2023
To approve the minutes of the Department Head meeting minutes dated September 6, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Department Head meeting minutes dated September 6, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of September 27, 2023
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of September 27, 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 27, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 9:27 p.m
To adjourn at 9:27 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 9:27 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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