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April 10, 2024
20 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Mark Pacheco, Nicole Mello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3
To enter into Executive session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares Dighton Firefighters Local 4332 Dighton Police Officers Local 306 Dighton Communications Dispatch Employees 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. Approval of the Board of Selectmen Executive Session Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2024 The chair so declares. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
That Selectman Caron remain as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
That Selectman Caron remain as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED that Selectman Caron remain as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Mark Pacheco as clerk
To appoint Mark Pacheco as clerk
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Mark Pacheco as clerk. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Have a 2" Public Input at this time
To have a 2" Public Input at this time
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to have a 2" Public Input at this time. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Put on the next agenda, an item to re-open and close the warrant for Annual Town Meeting to allow for additional submissions
To put on the next agenda, an item to re-open and close the warrant for Annual Town Meeting to allow for additional submissions
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to put on the next agenda, an item to re-open and close the warrant for Annual Town Meeting to allow for additional submissions. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the appointment Melanie Silva to the position of Senior Clerk for the Board of Assessors
To ratify the appointment Melanie Silva to the position of Senior Clerk for the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the appointment Melanie Silva to the position of Senior Clerk for the Board of Assessors. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Joanne Cunningham as Program Aide to the Council on Aging
To appoint Joanne Cunningham as Program Aide to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Joanne Cunningham as Program Aide to the Council on Aging. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Nicole Mello as a Member of the Bristol County Advisory Board
To appoint Nicole Mello as a Member of the Bristol County Advisory Board
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Nicole Mello as a Member of the Bristol County Advisory Board. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Strike the liaison position to the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission
To strike the liaison position to the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission
Yes: Caron, MelloAbstained: Mark Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to strike the liaison position to the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, abstained. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
That the Board of Selectmen to refer to the Town Clerk to email the Secretary of the Commonwealth to confirm that the two ballot questions could be added to the November ballot and when the vote would
That the Board of Selectmen to refer to the Town Clerk to email the Secretary of the Commonwealth to confirm that the two ballot questions could be added to the November ballot and when the vote would be needed, refer to Finance Committee and the Town Administrator for their recommendations, the town accountant to confirm if it would be one or both schools on the debt exclusion and to the accountant to confer with DLS and DOR to be sure that we don't need to go to town meeting and other steps and further to Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator and TownCounsel for what we can and cannot do for advertising and public education
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen to refer to the Town Clerk to email the Secretary of the Commonwealth to confirm that the two ballot questions could be added to the November ballot and when the vote would be needed, refer to Finance Committee and the Town Administrator for their recommendations, the town accountant to confirm if it would be one or both schools on the debt exclusion and to the accountant to confer with DLS and DOR to be sure that we don't need to go to town meeting and other steps and further to Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator and TownCounsel for what we can and cannot do for advertising and public education. Fiscal Year 2023 Audited Financial Statements, Management Letter and Single Audit for Approval Mr. Mullen said we have our final FY23 audited financial statements. He said our Management Letter is the cleanest letter with the least amount of comments in the last five years. Prior comments said we have had issues reconciling police detail accounts. That has been rectified. We continue to strengthen and improve our financial policies. Mr. Mullen said tax/title balances have been addressed by the Town Treasurer. Mr. Mullen wanted to mention his efforts and success with that. Mr. Mullen said In FY23 based on ARPA spending, we triggered a single audit which is a compliance check for procurement. He said we have a clean single audit as well and there were no findings, which is excellent as well. Chairman Caron said this has come along way..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the edited Financial Statements, Management Letter and Single Audit by Roselli, Clark and Associates
To approve the edited Financial Statements, Management Letter and Single Audit by Roselli, Clark and Associates
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the edited Financial Statements, Management Letter and Single Audit by Roselli, Clark and Associates. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the Job Posting and Description for the grant-funded Outreach Coordinator position
To accept the Job Posting and Description for the grant-funded Outreach Coordinator position
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Job Posting and Description for the grant-funded Outreach Coordinator position. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept resignation of Tim Toolin
To accept resignation of Tim Toolin
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept resignation of Tim Toolin. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. SelectMan Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the resignation of Joanne Wilson as a Member of the Board of Health
To accept the resignation of Joanne Wilson as a Member of the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Joanne Wilson as a Member of the Board of Health. Selectman Pacheco asked if it was possible to have an exit interview conducted with Ms, Wilson. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the Facilities Use Request for the Lions Club contingent upon receipt of insurance
To approve the Facilities Use Request for the Lions Club contingent upon receipt of insurance
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Facilities Use Request for the Lions Club contingent upon receipt of insurance. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. it was stated that there would be no.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve contingent upon receipt of proof of insurance
To approve contingent upon receipt of proof of insurance
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve contingent upon receipt of proof of insurance. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve contingent upon receipt of Insurance
To approve contingent upon receipt of Insurance
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve contingent upon receipt of Insurance. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Vietnam Veteran's Application for field Use and waive the fee, contingent upon the receipt of insurance
To approve the Vietnam Veteran's Application for field Use and waive the fee, contingent upon the receipt of insurance
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Vietnam Veteran's Application for field Use and waive the fee, contingent upon the receipt of insurance. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. ChairMan Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the minutes of Boatd of Selectmen's Regular Meeting of Match 27, 2024,
To approve the minutes of Boatd of Selectmen's Regular Meeting of Match 27, 2024,
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of Boatd of Selectmen's Regular Meeting of Match 27, 2024, Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meetin
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Negotiating position of the public body 2815 Pleasant Street The chair so declared
The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Negotiating position of the public body 2815 Pleasant Street The chair so declared. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mella, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
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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