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December 27, 2023
13 recorded votes, 2 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
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2). To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to Conduct collective bargaining sessions of contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a. Library Director 1 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Return to open session at 6:43 p.m
To return to open session at 6:43 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to return to open session at 6:43 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the contract for Library Director, Mark Procknik as presented this evening
To approve the contract for Library Director, Mark Procknik as presented this evening
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the contract for Library Director, Mark Procknik as presented this evening. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
That the board direct the Highway Superintendent to close the Briggs Street Bridge to pedestrian traffic and post applicable signs
That the board direct the Highway Superintendent to close the Briggs Street Bridge to pedestrian traffic and post applicable signs
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the board direct the Highway Superintendent to close the Briggs Street Bridge to pedestrian traffic and post applicable signs. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Annual Common Victualer licenses as presented
To approve the Annual Common Victualer licenses as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Annual Common Victualer licenses as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Costa's Truck and Auto, L& L Used Car Parts and Manheim Remarketing for Dealer's Licensing renewals for 2024
To approve Costa's Truck and Auto, L& L Used Car Parts and Manheim Remarketing for Dealer's Licensing renewals for 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Costa's Truck and Auto, L& L Used Car Parts and Manheim Remarketing for Dealer's Licensing renewals for 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve 508 Customs and Collisions
To approve 508 Customs and Collisions
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve 508 Customs and Collisions. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the renewal of an Annual Entertainment License for 1712 Tavern as presented
To approve the renewal of an Annual Entertainment License for 1712 Tavern as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the renewal of an Annual Entertainment License for 1712 Tavern as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the traMsfer of license from Reese's Auto to Dighton Service Center. /
To approve the traMsfer of license from Reese's Auto to Dighton Service Center. /
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the traMsfer of license from Reese's Auto to Dighton Service Center. / Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #26A-24 in the amount of $112,396.38 and Warrant #26B-24 in the amount of $54,410.86, both dated December 21, 2023
To approve Warrant #26A-24 in the amount of $112,396.38 and Warrant #26B-24 in the amount of $54,410.86, both dated December 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #26A-24 in the amount of $112,396.38 and Warrant #26B-24 in the amount of $54,410.86, both dated December 21, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #27A-24 in the amount of $134,915.15 and Warrant #27B-24 in the amount of $72,498.68, both date December 28, 2023
To approve Warrant #27A-24 in the amount of $134,915.15 and Warrant #27B-24 in the amount of $72,498.68, both date December 28, 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 Warrant #27A-24 in the amount of $134,915.15 and Warrant #27B-24 in the amount of $72,498.68, both date December 28, 2023. Acknowledgements None. Correspondence A letter from Fire Chief Christopher re: appointment of one (1) new call firefighter Logan Pimental was read. Public Input None Minutes.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of November29, 2023
To approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of November29, 2023
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of November29, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 7:36 p.m
To adjourn at 7:36 p.m
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mella seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kari L Brady Exe¢utWe Assistant Peter Caton, Chairman Nicole Mello, Clerk Leonard Hull, Jr:, Member 7 Documents reviewed: Copy of Town Bylaws : Parking Ban Notice Copy of Dighton Digest . Plan B Proposal for Town Hall Walkway Memo from Town Administrator Mullen regarding Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Non-Union Employee Wage Increases Letter from Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin regarding Proposed Renewal of Common Victualer Licenses Letter from Executive Assistant Regarding Proposed Class I, Class Il and Class Ill Dealer's License Renewals. Letter from Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin regarding Proposed Renewal of Entertainment License for 1712 Restaurant and Tavern Letter from Executive Assistant Karin Brady Regarding Transfer of License from. Reese's Auto to Dighton Service Center Letter from Fire Chief Maguy regarding the Appointment of one (1) Call Firefighter Minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of November 29, 2023 &.” (Motion: Hull)
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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