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March 13, 2024
12 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
That the Board of Selectmen, through the Town Administrator, send a letter to the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee and the Governor's office denouncing the student increase and ask that th
That the Board of Selectmen, through the Town Administrator, send a letter to the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee and the Governor's office denouncing the student increase and ask that the house support the Massachusetts Municipal Association recommendation of an increase of $100.00 per student
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen, through the Town Administrator, send a letter to the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee and the Governor's office denouncing the student increase and ask that the house support the Massachusetts Municipal Association recommendation of an increase of $100.00 per student. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the installation of on JO pole on Chestnut Street
To approve the installation of on JO pole on Chestnut Street
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the installation of on JO pole on Chestnut Street. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. 3 Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Appoint George Nichols as the next Police Chief
To appoint George Nichols as the next Police Chief
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint George Nichols as the next Police Chief. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve the Dighton Lions Club request for signs at Broad Cove and Warner Boulevard
To approve the Dighton Lions Club request for signs at Broad Cove and Warner Boulevard
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Dighton Lions Club request for signs at Broad Cove and Warner Boulevard. Roll Call Vote: , Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
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)
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)
Approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and the Southeastern Regional Planning Group
To approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and the Southeastern Regional Planning Group
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the contract between the Town of Dighton and the Southeastern Regional Planning Group. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #38A-24 in the amount of $116,365.01, Warrant #39B-24 in the amount of $278,592.77 and Warrant #38C-24 in the amount of $399.60, all dated March 14, 2024
To approve Warrant #38A-24 in the amount of $116,365.01, Warrant #39B-24 in the amount of $278,592.77 and Warrant #38C-24 in the amount of $399.60, all dated March 14, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #38A-24 in the amount of $116,365.01, Warrant #39B-24 in the amount of $278,592.77 and Warrant #38C-24 in the amount of $399.60, all dated March 14, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Accept with sincere appreciation and thanks, the letter from Dan Higgins resigning from the Open Space Committee
To accept with sincere appreciation and thanks, the letter from Dan Higgins resigning from the Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept with sincere appreciation and thanks, the letter from Dan Higgins resigning from the Open Space Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. , Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Apprave the Department Head meeting minutes of February 7, 2024
To apprave the Department Head meeting minutes of February 7, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to apprave the Department Head meeting minutes of February 7, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Apprave the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of February 28, 2024
To apprave the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of February 28, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to apprave the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of February 28, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Mello)
Move into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chaper30A, Section 21(a){2). 2. to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collecti
To move into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chaper30A, Section 21(a){2). 2. to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to move into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chaper30A, Section 21(a){2). 2. to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a. Police Chief Negotiations. 8 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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