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Dighton Board of Selectmen
How the Dighton Board of Selectmen voted, from the Board of Selectmen’s official minutes. 3 Selectmen elected townwide. Nicole Mello joined the board in April 2023; the board reorganized April 12, 2023. Covers 32 meetings, April 12 to March 27, 2024.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Board of Selectmen do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Board of Selectmen, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
Coming up
From the agendas Dighton posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
What Town Meeting decided
In Dighton, Town Meeting — not the Board of Selectmen — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Any registered voter can take part, and most votes are by voice or show of hands, so there is no list of who voted which way.
Annual Town Meeting · June 1, 2026 36 votes: 34 passed, 2 tabled
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint Town officials and committees not otherwise provided for Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Transfer $652.96 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Set FY2027 salaries of elected Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 1 FY2027 General Government budget: $1,679,473.21 (incl. $30,000 Free Cash, $21,923.48 Sewer Indirect) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 2 FY2027 Public Safety budget: $4,495,063.71 ($4,045,063.71 raised, $450,000 from Ambulance Fund) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 3 FY2027 Education assessments: $15,974,512.00 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 4 FY2027 Highway and Streets budget: $1,027,073.89 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 5 FY2027 Sanitation budget: $990,005.75 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 6 FY2027 Other Environmental budget: $32,406.35 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 7 FY2027 Human Services budget: $394,906.03 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 8 FY2027 Culture and Recreation budget: $386,754.00 ($328,234 raised, $58,520 from PEG Access) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 9 FY2027 Debt budget: $332,293.00 ($325,624 raised, $6,669 from Title V) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 10 FY2027 Employee Benefits: $2,861,888.60 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 11 FY2027 Liability Insurance: $280,039.20 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 6 FY2027 Sewer Enterprise budget ($408,608.14 from sewer receipts and retained earnings) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 7 Set FY2027 spending limits for departmental revolving funds Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Transfer $360,000 from Free Cash to cover the FY26 snow and ice deficit Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Authorize land takings, grade changes and damages for the FY2027 Chapter 90 highway program Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 10 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to obtain parcels or easements for road and bridge projects Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Community Preservation FY2027 budget: administrative expenses and reserves Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Appropriate $53,320 in CPA funds to conserve and digitize the Town's vital records books Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 13 Transfer $25,000 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 14 Transfer $14,500 from Free Cash for the first payment on a police administrative vehicle lease/purchase Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 15 Transfer $295,854.45 from Free Cash for a new four-season plow truck Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 16 Transfer $145,310.41 from Free Cash to reconcile a Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group check/bank correction Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash for unemployment insurance Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 18 Transfer $7,000 from Free Cash for land or easements for the Pleasant Street Bridge reconstruction Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 19 Zoning: replace the Conservation Subdivision section (Section 4300) Tabled “MOTION TABLED”
- Art. 20 Zoning: add Section 4605, a temporary moratorium on solar generating and energy storage facilities Tabled “MOTION TABLED”
- Art. 21 Accept Muddy Cove Lane as a Town road Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 22 Zoning: delete the "Floor Area, Gross" definitions (now "Gross Floor Area") Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 23 Zoning: revise kennel rules, definitions and the use table Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 24 Authorize a home rule petition to let the Town impose community impact linkage fees Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 25 Accept Clause 22I: yearly cost-of-living (CPI) increases in veterans' and other property tax exemptions Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 26 Move Opioid Stabilization funds into an Opioid Settlement special revenue fund Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's certified minutes of the June 1, 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting · November 6, 2025 19 votes: 17 passed, 2 passed as amended
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Transfer $1,106.08 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Raise $24,819.19 for Town charges and assessments Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Transfer $106,146.76 from Free Cash for the fifth payment on a fire engine lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 Transfer $106,146.76 from Free Cash for the sixth payment on a fire engine lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 6 Transfer $106,146.76 from Free Cash for the final payment on a fire engine lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 7 Spend $106,000 ($53,000 Free Cash, $53,000 Ambulance Fund) on a new Fire Chief's vehicle Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Transfer $31,094.29 from Free Cash for the third-year payment on an excavator lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Transfer $31,094.29 from Free Cash for the final payment on an excavator lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 10 Transfer $88,000 from Free Cash for a fully equipped police vehicle Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Transfer $2,000 from the Opioid Stabilization Fund for school violence/drug teaching kits Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Transfer $35,000 from Free Cash for a new call logger/recorder system in the Communications Center Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 13 Transfer $9,861.95 from Free Cash for Police Station HVAC upgrades Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 14 Transfer from Free Cash to the Stabilization Account, amended from up to $175,000 to $200,000 Passed as amended “VOTED AS AMENDED”
- Art. 15 Transfer from Free Cash to the Capital Stabilization Account, amended from up to $175,000 to $200,000 Passed as amended “VOTED AS AMENDED”
- Art. 16 Transfer $35,000 from Free Cash to finish the Council on Aging/Prime Time parking lot Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Petition the Legislature to let retired police officers work details until age 70 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 18 Authorize a home rule petition for the special act in Article 18 of the warrant (subject not stated in the record) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 19 Accept Clause 22G: veterans who put their homes in a trust keep their property tax exemptions Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's certified minutes of the November 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting.
Annual Town Meeting · June 9, 2025 37 votes: 35 passed, 2 tabled
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint Town officials and committees not otherwise provided for Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Transfer $1,704.74 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Set FY2026 salaries of elected Town officials Passed “Motion Carries”
- Art. 5 · motion 1 FY2026 General Government budget: $1,779,112.58 (incl. $215,520 Free Cash, $21,397.48 Sewer Indirect) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 2 FY2026 Public Safety budget: $4,428,523.28 ($3,953,523.28 raised, $475,000 from Ambulance Fund) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 3 FY2026 Education assessments: $15,462,930.10 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 4 FY2026 Highway and Streets budget: $1,048,255.03 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 5 FY2026 Sanitation budget: $944,070.72 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 6 FY2026 Other Environmental budget: $29,603.50 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 7 FY2026 Human Services budget: $420,398.56 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 8 FY2026 Culture and Recreation budget: $391,172.00 ($332,652 raised, $58,520 from PEG Access) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 9 FY2026 Debt budget: $339,343.00 ($332,674 raised, $6,669 from Title V) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 10 FY2026 Employee Benefits: $2,743,376.54 Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 5 · motion 11 FY2026 Liability Insurance: $266,704.00 Passed “MOTION CARRIES”
- Art. 6 FY2026 Sewer Enterprise budget ($407,210.35 from sewer receipts and retained earnings) Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 7 Community Preservation FY2026 budget: administrative expenses and reserves Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 8 Appropriate $18,500 in CPA funds for structural repairs to the Winslow Davis Museum (Dighton Historical Society) Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 9 Appropriate $67,000 in CPA funds for new equipment at the Timothy "Joe" Rhines Memorial Playground Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 10 Amend the revolving funds bylaw to add new revolving funds Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 11 Set FY2026 spending limits for departmental revolving funds Passed “PASSES”
- Art. 12 Transfer $131,000 from Free Cash to cover the FY25 snow and ice deficit Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 13 Transfer $100,000 from PEG Access funds for Cable Committee audio/video production equipment Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 14 Transfer $10,000 from Free Cash as matching funds for the FY25 municipal fiber grant Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 15 Transfer $25,000 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Fund Tabled “MOTION TABLED”
- Art. 16 Authorize land takings, grade changes and damages for the FY2026 Chapter 90 highway program Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 17 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to obtain parcels or easements for road and bridge projects Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 18 Make Sanitation an enterprise fund starting FY2027 Tabled “MOTION TABLED”
- Art. 19 Accept state law letting the Town give voters information on ballot questions (MGL Ch. 53) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 20 Transfer $7,000 from Free Cash to carry out the ballot question information law Passed “MOTION PASSES · 77 Yes Votes to Pass 38 No Votes”
- Art. 21 Accept Clause 22J: raise veterans' property tax exemptions by 100% of the personal exemption Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 22 Exempt personal property accounts valued under $10,000 from tax (Clause 54) Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 23 Zoning: replace the Accessory Apartments section with a new Accessory Dwelling Units section Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 24 Zoning: revise the Home Occupations as of Right section Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 25 Zoning: revise the Home Occupations by Special Permit section and definitions Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 26 Zoning: clarify water or sewer connection in the Table of Dimensional Requirements Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 27 Authorize a 20-year PILOT agreement with GHT JA03 LLC for a solar facility at 893 Brook Street Passed “PASSES”
Source: Town Clerk's minutes of the June 9, 2025 Annual Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting · November 14, 2024 27 votes: 22 passed, 2 passed as amended, 3 tabled
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Transfer $1,758 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Transfer $106,146.76 from Free Cash for the fourth payment on a fire engine lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Transfer $145,533.06 from the Ambulance Fund for the second payment on an ambulance lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 Transfer $31,094.29 from Free Cash for the second-year payment on an excavator lease/purchase Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 6 Transfer $1,050,000 from Capital Stabilization (with $150,000 voted in 2022) for a Dighton Elementary School feasibility study Passed “Article 6 passes. · 97 votes were cast 68 in favor, 29 opposed”
- Art. 7 Raise $36,000 for FY2025 costs of the police officers union contract Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Raise $17,362 for FY2025 costs of the 911 dispatchers union contract Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Raise $130,000 for FY2025 costs of the firefighters union contract Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 10 Transfer $9,000 from Free Cash for "No Parking" signs and poles Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Transfer $10,000 from Free Cash to repair the traffic control cabinet at the Center Street crosswalk Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Transfer $703,739 ($351,869.50 Free Cash, $351,869.50 Capital Stabilization) for the Pleasant Street Bridge project Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 13 Transfer up to $4,000 from Free Cash to match funds raised for Dighton's America 250th celebration Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 14 Transfer $75,000 from Free Cash for an administrative police vehicle Tabled “Motion Tabled”
- Art. 15 Transfer $2,000 from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Account for school violence/drug teaching kits Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 16 Appropriate $8,500 in CPA funds for a National Register nomination of the Mount Hope Finishing Company district Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Transfer $30,000 from Free Cash to the Stabilization Account Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 18 Transfer $30,000 from Free Cash to the Capital Stabilization Account Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 19 Transfer $30,000 from Free Cash to the OPEB (retiree benefits) Liability Trust Fund Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 20 Exempt personal property accounts valued under $10,000 from tax (Clause 54) Tabled “Motion Tabled”
- Art. 21 Article 21 (the record gives only the motion to table; subject not stated) Tabled “Motion Tabled”
- Art. 22 Accept Clause 22J (from the 2024 veterans law) for veterans' property tax exemptions Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 23 Add a Tax Title Payment Agreement Bylaw Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 24 Amend the Conservation (wetlands) Bylaw Passed as amended “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 25 Add a bylaw creating a school zone near Bristol County Agricultural High School Passed as amended “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 26 Authorize a municipal charges lien for Conservation Commission fines Passed “Motion Passes”
- Art. 27 Accept state law giving Town employees in military service pay without loss of ordinary remuneration Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Dighton Annual Town Report.
Special Town Meeting · June 27, 2024 2 votes: 2 passed
- Art. 1 Rescind the first vote taken under Article 5 of the June 10, 2024 Annual Town Meeting Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 FY2025 General Government budget: $1,823,777.85 ($1,332,287.30 raised, $471,216 Free Cash, $20,274.55 Sewer Indirect) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Dighton Annual Town Report.
Annual Town Meeting · June 10, 2024 48 votes: 42 passed, 1 passed as amended, 1 failed, 1 no action, 2 tabled, 1 other
- Art. 1 Hear and accept the reports of Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 2 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint Town officials and committees not otherwise provided for Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 3 Transfer $3,569.16 from Free Cash to pay prior-year bills Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 4 Set FY2025 salaries of elected Town officials Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 1 FY2025 General Government budget: $1,823,777.85 ($1,803,503.30 raised, $20,274.55 from Sewer Indirect Costs) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 2 FY2025 Public Safety budget: $4,245,292.50 ($3,790,292.50 raised, $455,000 from Ambulance Fund) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 3 FY2025 Education assessments: $14,731,338.48 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 4 FY2025 Highway Department budget: $1,081,758.51 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 5 FY2025 Sanitation budget (waste collection, disposal and Transfer Station): $887,162.49 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 6 FY2025 Cemetery budget: $30,021.50 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 7 FY2025 Human Services budget: $438,908.01, amended down from $460,310.01 (Board of Health Director line cut $21,402) Passed as amended “As Amended Motion Passes”
- Art. 5 · motion 8 FY2025 Culture & Recreation budget: $388,131.27 after amendment raising Historical Commission expenses to $1,400 Other “Motion to amend Passes”
- Art. 5 · motion 9 FY2025 Debt Service: $351,093.00 ($344,424.00 raised, $6,669.00 from Title V) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 10 FY2025 State and County charges: $206,153.00 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 11 FY2025 Employee Benefits: $2,605,316.00 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 5 · motion 12 FY2025 Liability Insurance: $251,608.00 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 6 FY2025 Sewer Enterprise budget ($392,230.17 from sewer receipts and retained earnings) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 7 Re-appropriate $125,000 from the FY24 Sewer Enterprise budget for a Somerset Avenue pump station upgrade Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 8 Transfer $88,000 from Free Cash to cover the FY24 snow and ice deficit Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 9 Amend the revolving funds bylaw to add new revolving funds Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 10 Set FY2025 spending limits for departmental revolving funds Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 11 Authorize land takings, grade changes and damages for the FY2025 Chapter 90 highway program Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 12 Authorize the Board of Selectmen to obtain parcels or easements for road and bridge projects Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 13 Lower the eligibility age for the senior tax exemption (Clause 41C½) from 70 to 65 Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 14 Community Preservation FY2025 budget: $6,900 administrative expenses and reserves Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 15 Appropriate $62,500 in CPA funds for phase 1 of the Broad Cove Nature Trail Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 16 Appropriate $3,500 in CPA funds for a historic properties survey in West Dighton Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 17 Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash to the Capital Stabilization Fund Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 18 Transfer $75,000 from Free Cash for Main Street reconstruction, repaving and sidewalks Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 19 Transfer $15,000 from Free Cash for an enclosed Highway Department trailer Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 20 Transfer $15,000 from Free Cash for drainage upgrades on Old Somerset Avenue Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 21 Transfer up to $10,000 from Free Cash for bathroom modifications at the highway garage Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 22 Transfer $45,000 from Free Cash for the first-year lease/purchase payment on an excavator Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 23 Transfer $8,545 from Free Cash for a line striping machine Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 24 Re-appropriate $3,000 for security cameras at the Transfer Station and highway garage Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 25 Transfer $40,000 from PEG Access funds to upgrade Channel 9 broadcast and live-stream equipment Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 26 Transfer $6,300 from Free Cash for Town Clerk poll pads Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 27 Transfer $6,800 from Free Cash and $25,700 from available funds for e911 phone upgrades at the schools Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 28 Transfer $85,000 from Free Cash for a fully equipped police vehicle Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 29 Transfer $15,000 from Free Cash for Conservation Commission legal expenses Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 30 Adopt a Police Chief hiring process bylaw Tabled “TABLED”
- Art. 31 Adopt a Deputy Police Chief hiring process bylaw (subject from the warrant) No action “NO MOTION MADE”
- Art. 32 Amend the Commission on Disability bylaw Passed “MOTION PASSES”
- Art. 33 Amend the bylaw on licenses and permits of delinquent taxpayers (12 months to 60 days) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 34 Amend the parking regulations bylaw (remove three-hour parking on Park Street) Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 35 Authorize a PILOT agreement with MA CS Dighton LLC for land at 1420 and 1522 Williams Street Passed “VOTED UNANIMOUSLY”
- Art. 36 Authorize a PILOT agreement with ISM Solar Dighton 2, LLC (subject from the warrant) Tabled “MOTION TO TABLE UNANIMOUS”
- Art. 37 Citizen petition: repeal the bylaw section creating the Town Administrator position Failed “MOTION FAILS”
Source: Town Clerk's record in the 2024 Dighton Annual Town Report.
Titles are short descriptions of each article from the official record; the quoted words are the Town Clerk’s. A vote at Town Meeting is not the final word on everything: some articles also need a ballot vote (such as a tax override) or the Attorney General’s approval (bylaws).
Members
Leonard E. Hull, Jr.Selectman · Elected townwide · at 32 of 32 meetingsNicole MelloClerk · Elected townwide · at 32 of 32 meetings
"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Not here yet: the town has posted Board of Selectmen minutes online only from January 2022. For three meetings (January 12, 2023, April 5, 2023 and February 28, 2024) the town’s minutes link opens the minutes of a different meeting, so those meetings are not here. The minutes are scanned documents; we read them with text recognition. Each vote in these minutes is a roll call; where a roll call leaves out a member who was present, or records a vote without a name, the vote is noted and individual votes are not shown. Some motions are recorded as voted with no roll call; those are noted too. We will ask the town to confirm.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 13Accept the donation of 10.7 - acres located off…Motion: to accept the donation of 10.7 - acres located off of…Passed · see note
March 13, 2024: Accept the donation of 10.7 - acres located off of Maple Swamp Road
To accept the donation of 10.7 - acres located off of Maple Swamp Road
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 to accept the donation of 10.7 - acres located off of Maple Swamp Road. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Peter Caron, abstained..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Mar 13Approve the Public Health Excellence GrantMotion: to approve the Public Health Excellence GrantPassed · see note
March 13, 2024: Approve the Public Health Excellence Grant
To approve the Public Health Excellence Grant
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron but not Hull and Mello, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the Public Health Excellence Grant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mella, aye. Nicole Mello abstained. Contract Between the Town of Dighton and the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development Housing Production Plan Selectman Hull said SRPEDD's support of the town is one of a consultant. Mr. Mullen said yes.” (Motion: Hull, second: Caron)
Mar 6Take Public Input out of orderMotion: to take Public Input out of orderPassed · see note
March 6, 2024 (Special meeting): Take Public Input out of order
To take Public Input out of order
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 take Public Input out of order. Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Public Input Melissa St Laurent, 2366 School Lane, thanked the board for their time this week for helping her to get the word out. she requested the meeting be held at the high school. She also asked for public input to be at the beginning of the meeting. Melissa said she also wanted the board to doa deep dive into the process. Ms. St. Laurent said she learned that George Nichols is no longer covered by the union. George left his protection of being covered by the union, but did not have a contract. He was not able to take the advantage of tuition reimbursement that the chief normally gets. She asked if the board could discuss reimbursement of tuition for the college courses. She thought that an active department head could be afforded that benefit. Mr. Rosa, said in attending the meeting, he noticed that outsiders appeared. He said in Berkely they do not allow it. He thought that should be considered. Selectman Hull said when he served on the School Committee, he said the residents had to vote to allow out of town people to speak. He said there is a policy. Nancy Goulart, 631 Gray Terrace said she believes that the moderator pointed to the designated seating area and if they raised their hand to speak, the assembly would be asked for permission for that person to speak. Paul Reynolds, Main Street said the guidance states that it is at the discretion of the chair, but is strongly recommended. The person must have their request to speak seconded by a resident. 2.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Mar 6Roll Call: Selectman Hull, ayeMotion: Roll Call: Selectman Hull, ayePassed · see note
March 6, 2024 (Special meeting): Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye
Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned to return to order of business, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Appointments to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Mr. Mullen read the law pertaining to an Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund and its establishment. He said we have two of the five members already here. Selectman Hull asked if the board was prepared to interview. Nancy Goulart said this has not been brought to the Board of Assessors..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Mar 6Allow the Board of Assessor's to discuss and to…Motion: to allow the Board of Assessor's to discuss and to draft…Passed · see note
March 6, 2024 (Special meeting): Allow the Board of Assessor's to discuss and to draft interview questions so they can fairly determine the members
To allow the Board of Assessor's to discuss and to draft interview questions so they can fairly determine the members
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned to table, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to allow the Board of Assessor's to discuss and to draft interview questions so they can fairly determine the members. Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello said she hated to keep putting this off. Kevin Smith Chairman Caron asked Mr. Kevin Smith why he wanted to be on the committee. Mr. Smith said some situations came up where we were asked to help certain residents. During the course of research, we stumbled upon this committee. Mr. Smith said he asked council on Aging Program Manager Trista Tate and Office Manager Laura Medeiros to be involved. He said even people who have not been appointed have the ability to attend and give input. Chairman Caron asked Mr. Smith why he wanted to do it. Kevin said he always likes to help out when he sees an opportunity. Selectman Mello asked what expertise Mr. Smith could bring to this committee. Mr. Smith said that he and Mr. Reynolds have a great way of sifting through Mass General Laws. He thought that maybe it could result in referrals to other programs. Selectman Hull asked if he saw any other groups that were being missed in terms of help. Mr. Smith said disabled residents are also eligible. He thought engaging members of the public to establish the application process would be helpful. Chairman Caron asked what make him qualified. Mr. Smith said my eagerness to serve. He said he spent a lot of time researching various different programs, he was a team player and can work with anyone. 3 Trista Tate Chairman Caron asked why she wanted to serve. Trista Tate said her entire career has been serving the elderly. She said she has gained some experience in her time here with regard to their needs and has been involved in researching different avenues for some residents. Ms. Tate said she wants to be able to help them and was willing to do any research to help the committee. Mr. Smith asked to withdraw his application to make it easier for the board to make appointments. He said he was still willing to help. Jonathan Gale said he has worked with the Mass department of Disability. He said he thought we would see more people.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Mar 6Appoint Trista Tate, Laura Medeiros and Jonathan Gale to…Motion: to appoint Trista Tate, Laura Medeiros and Jonathan Gale to the…Passed · see note
March 6, 2024 (Special meeting): Appoint Trista Tate, Laura Medeiros and Jonathan Gale to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund
To appoint Trista Tate, Laura Medeiros and Jonathan Gale to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund
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 Trista Tate, Laura Medeiros and Jonathan Gale to the Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund. Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Mr. Rosa, asked if the committee would be redirecting funds. Chairman Caron said no. He hoped that there is some understanding of structure and staff in place to come up with solutions. Town Treasurer/Collector Paul Reynolds said this fund is 100% based on voluntary contributions. He said the present balance in the account is $3,213.00 and is expressly only allowable for real estate taxes for elderly and disabled..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Mar 6That the letter be sent to the MMA and…Motion: that the letter be sent to the MMA and authorize MrPassed · see note
March 6, 2024 (Special meeting): That the letter be sent to the MMA and authorize Mr
That the letter be sent to the MMA and authorize Mr
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 the it was VOTED that the letter be sent to the MMA and authorize Mr. Mullen to follow up with a discussion as to appointing Mrs. Goulart to the MMA. Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Fiber Contract Mr. Mullen said this has been a long time coming. He said we have had to do a lot of legwork. Mr. Mullen said we did put the project out to bid in the amount of $116,862.83. He said this fiber line will 7 run from Main Street Fire Station to the new library all the way down Somerset Avenue to Town Hall and all the way to the South Fire Station..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Mar 6Approve the Fiber Contract between the Town of Dighton…Motion: to approve the Fiber Contract between the Town of Dighton and…Passed · see note
March 6, 2024 (Special meeting): Approve the Fiber Contract between the Town of Dighton and RW Bryant
To approve the Fiber Contract between the Town of Dighton and RW Bryant
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 Fiber Contract between the Town of Dighton and RW Bryant. Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Warrants.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Mar 6Approve Warrant #37A-24 in the amount of $114,805.14 and…Motion: to approve Warrant #37A-24 in the amount of $114,805.14 and Warrant…Passed · see note
March 6, 2024 (Special meeting): Approve Warrant #37A-24 in the amount of $114,805.14 and Warrant #37B-24 in the amount of $105,976.91, both dated March 7, 2024
To approve Warrant #37A-24 in the amount of $114,805.14 and Warrant #37B-24 in the amount of $105,976.91, both dated March 7, 2024
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 #37A-24 in the amount of $114,805.14 and Warrant #37B-24 in the amount of $105,976.91, both dated March 7, 2024. Roll Call: Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Minutes.” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Feb 14Approve Warrant #32A-24 in the amount of $115,916.71 Warrant…Motion: to approve Warrant #32A-24 in the amount of $115,916.71 Warrant #32B-24…Passed · see note
February 14, 2024: Approve Warrant #32A-24 in the amount of $115,916.71 Warrant #32B-24 in the amount of $626,245.33 and Warrant #32C-24 in the amount of $2,813.44, all dated February 1, 2024,
To approve Warrant #32A-24 in the amount of $115,916.71 Warrant #32B-24 in the amount of $626,245.33 and Warrant #32C-24 in the amount of $2,813.44, all dated February 1, 2024,
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 #32A-24 in the amount of $115,916.71 Warrant #32B-24 in the amount of $626,245.33 and Warrant #32C-24 in the amount of $2,813.44, all dated February 1, 2024,.” (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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