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November 29, 2023
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Leonard E. Hull, Jr., Nicole Mello, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Pole Hearing to install on JO (Jointly Owned) Pole on Chestnut Street
To open the Pole Hearing to install on JO (Jointly Owned) Pole on Chestnut Street
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 open the Pole Hearing to install on JO (Jointly Owned) Pole on Chestnut Street. Mr Aaron Roy from National grid was present via Zoom to present the petition to the Board of Selectmen. Highway Superintendent was also present via zoom. Selectman Hull asked if the public had any objections. There were none. 1.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Grant National Grid approval to install one JO (Jointly Owned) pole on Chestnut Street including the necessary fixtures across the way in the vicinity of 26 Chestnut Street
To grant National Grid approval to install one JO (Jointly Owned) pole on Chestnut Street including the necessary fixtures across the way in the vicinity of 26 Chestnut Street
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to grant National Grid approval to install one JO (Jointly Owned) pole on Chestnut Street including the necessary fixtures across the way in the vicinity of 26 Chestnut Street. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Close the pole hearing for pole hearing #30852461
To close the pole hearing for pole hearing #30852461
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to close the pole hearing for pole hearing #30852461. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen accept the revised job description as presented this evening
That the Board of Selectmen accept the revised job description as presented this evening
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Hull but not Mello, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen accept the revised job description as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen post the vacant position on December 5, 2023 and close on Friday January 6, 2023
That the Board of Selectmen post the vacant position on December 5, 2023 and close on Friday January 6, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen post the vacant position on December 5, 2023 and close on Friday January 6, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Post the position both internally and externally
To post the position both internally and externally
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to post the position both internally and externally. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Retain PSC Public Safety Consultants for the sum of $9,000.00 to assist the Town of Dighton in the search for a Police Chief and conduct an assessment of the candidates
To retain PSC Public Safety Consultants for the sum of $9,000.00 to assist the Town of Dighton in the search for a Police Chief and conduct an assessment of the candidates
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to retain PSC Public Safety Consultants for the sum of $9,000.00 to assist the Town of Dighton in the search for a Police Chief and conduct an assessment of the candidates. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the proposed January through June 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting schedule
To approve the proposed January through June 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting schedule
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the proposed January through June 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting schedule. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Table the decision on John Crawford's Conflict on Interest disclosure until a decision is received by the Ethics Commission
To table the decision on John Crawford's Conflict on Interest disclosure until a decision is received by the Ethics Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it Was VOTED to table the decision on John Crawford's Conflict on Interest disclosure until a decision is received by the Ethics Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
6:35 p.m. Pole Hearing #31852461-Install on (Jointly Owned) Pole Chestnut Street
The minutes record that this was voted but do not restate the motion.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that Mr. Mullen be authorized to determine whether there is anyone else with a issue of conflict with the project and that they contact the Ethics Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
The minutes record that this was voted but do not restate the motion.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it Was VOTED that Mr. Mullen arrange to meet with the Chairman of the Conservation Commission to let him kNow of the concerns, so that this will not be a ongoing issue. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen extend the contract with Plan B fof a second year
That the Board of Selectmen extend the contract with Plan B fof a second year
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it Was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen extend the contract with Plan B fof a second year. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That one rolling salon table and one rolling entertainment center be Marked as sufplus by the Council on Aging
That one rolling salon table and one rolling entertainment center be Marked as sufplus by the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that one rolling salon table and one rolling entertainment center be Marked as sufplus by the Council on Aging. Roll Call Vote: ChairMan Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #22A-24 in the amount of $110,760.40 and Warrant #22B-24 in the amount of $307,169.47, both dated November 23, 2023
To approve Warrant #22A-24 in the amount of $110,760.40 and Warrant #22B-24 in the amount of $307,169.47, both dated November 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #22A-24 in the amount of $110,760.40 and Warrant #22B-24 in the amount of $307,169.47, both dated November 23, 2023. Roll Call Vote: ' Chairman Caron, aye. SelectMan Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #23A-24 in the amount of $130,253.50 and Warrant #23B-24 in the amount of $64,316.67 both dated November 30, 2024
To approve Warrant #23A-24 in the amount of $130,253.50 and Warrant #23B-24 in the amount of $64,316.67 both dated November 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #23A-24 in the amount of $130,253.50 and Warrant #23B-24 in the amount of $64,316.67 both dated November 30, 2024. 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 November 15, 2023
To approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of November 15, 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 November 15, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 8:15 p.m
To adjourn at 8:15 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 8:15 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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