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Dighton Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

October 25, 2023

15 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

Approve the proposed FY24 Dighton Snow Plow rates as presented this evening and to amend the date for early sign on to November 29, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the proposed FY24 Dighton Snow Plow rates as presented this evening and to amend the date for early sign on to November 29, 2023

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 approve the proposed FY24 Dighton Snow Plow rates as presented this evening and to amend the date for early sign on to November 29, 2023. Selectman Hull asked to amend his motion..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the proposed FY24 Dighton Snow Plow rates, to amend the date for early sign-on bonus to November 29, 2023 for an additional $5.00/hour and the 4-hour minimum

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the proposed FY24 Dighton Snow Plow rates, to amend the date for early sign-on bonus to November 29, 2023 for an additional $5.00/hour and the 4-hour minimum

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the proposed FY24 Dighton Snow Plow rates, to amend the date for early sign-on bonus to November 29, 2023 for an additional $5.00/hour and the 4-hour minimum. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept the donation of $852.73 from the Dighton Pickle Ball league

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the donation of $852.73 from the Dighton Pickle Ball league

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the donation of $852.73 from the Dighton Pickle Ball league. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. 2 Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Send a letter of thanks and appreciation to the Stebbins family for their donation of 4 yards of sand to Parks and Recreation

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To send a letter of thanks and appreciation to the Stebbins family for their donation of 4 yards of sand to Parks and Recreation

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to send a letter of thanks and appreciation to the Stebbins family for their donation of 4 yards of sand to Parks and Recreation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. : Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

That the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Holiday Committee's request to use the Dighton Town Hall campus on November 25, with the condition that food permits be required. |

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Holiday Committee's request to use the Dighton Town Hall campus on November 25, with the condition that food permits be required. |

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen approve the Dighton Holiday Committee's request to use the Dighton Town Hall campus on November 25, with the condition that food permits be required. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

That the Board of Selectmen enter into public input. |

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Board of Selectmen enter into public input. |

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen enter into public input. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

That the Town of Dighton accept the $40,000.00 Community Cabinet Housing Production Plan Grant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Town of Dighton accept the $40,000.00 Community Cabinet Housing Production Plan Grant

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Town of Dighton accept the $40,000.00 Community Cabinet Housing Production Plan Grant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

That the Town approve Town Administrator Mullen as the signatory for the contract documents associated with the grant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the Town approve Town Administrator Mullen as the signatory for the contract documents associated with the grant

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Town approve Town Administrator Mullen as the signatory for the contract documents associated with the grant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept the list of Sewer Department surplus equipment as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the list of Sewer Department surplus equipment as presented

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the list of Sewer Department surplus equipment as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve Warrant #17A-24 in the amount of $121,886.18 and Warrant #17B-24 in the amount of $118,451.49, both dated October 19, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Warrant #17A-24 in the amount of $121,886.18 and Warrant #17B-24 in the amount of $118,451.49, both dated October 19, 2023

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #17A-24 in the amount of $121,886.18 and Warrant #17B-24 in the amount of $118,451.49, both dated October 19, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve Warrant #18A-24 in the amount of $134,297.89 and Warrant #18B-24 in the amount of $271,406.28 both dated October 26, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve Warrant #18A-24 in the amount of $134,297.89 and Warrant #18B-24 in the amount of $271,406.28 both dated October 26, 2023

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #18A-24 in the amount of $134,297.89 and Warrant #18B-24 in the amount of $271,406.28 both dated October 26, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Grant Mr

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To grant Mr

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to grant Mr. Rpbert Perry permission to meet with the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Hignway Superintendent and others to get input for the Veteran's Day celebration. Roll Call Vote: : Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Board of Selectmen Department Head meeting minutes of October 4, 2023 |

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Board of Selectmen Department Head meeting minutes of October 4, 2023 |

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen Department Head meeting minutes of October 4, 2023 | Roll Call Vote: ! Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve minutes of the Board j of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 11, 2023

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve minutes of the Board j of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 11, 2023

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded an it was VOTED to approve minutes of the Board j of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 11, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m

From the minutes

“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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