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April 24, 2024
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Nicole Mello, Mark Pacheco, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the proposed composition of the Dighton Elementary School Building Committee
To approve the proposed composition of the Dighton Elementary School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the proposed composition of the Dighton Elementary School Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Christopher Caron as a part time dispatcher
To appoint Christopher Caron as a part time dispatcher
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it Was VOTED to appoint Christopher Caron as a part time dispatcher. Roll Call Vote: chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Take correspondence from Wayne Lepage and item #9h - Junk Dealer's License renewal out of order
To take correspondence from Wayne Lepage and item #9h - Junk Dealer's License renewal out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it Was VOTED to take correspondence from Wayne Lepage and item #9h - Junk Dealer's License renewal out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Renew the Junk Dealers license contingent upon the panels being Moved to the back yard
To renew the Junk Dealers license contingent upon the panels being Moved to the back yard
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to renew the Junk Dealers license contingent upon the panels being Moved to the back yard. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the Police Chief Lieutenant bylaw for insertion into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To accept the Police Chief Lieutenant bylaw for insertion into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
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, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the Police Chief Lieutenant bylaw for insertion into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chaiman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, abstained..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Approve the proposed bylaw for hiring of Deputy Police Chief for insertion into the warrant
To approve the proposed bylaw for hiring of Deputy Police Chief for insertion into the warrant
The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the proposed bylaw for hiring of Deputy Police Chief for insertion into the warrant. Roll Call Vote: chaiman Caron, aye. SelectMan Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, abstained..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the proposed Deputy Police Chief job description with the condition to strike "Bachelor's Degree preferred" language
To approve the proposed Deputy Police Chief job description with the condition to strike "Bachelor's Degree preferred" language
The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded aNd it Was VOTED to approve the proposed Deputy Police Chief job description with the condition to strike "Bachelor's Degree preferred" language. Roll Call Vote: Chaiman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, abstained..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the increased fees effective July 1, 2024
To accept the increased fees effective July 1, 2024
Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the increased fees effective July 1, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, nay..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Accept the proposal from Granite City Partners. ;
To accept the proposal from Granite City Partners. ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the proposal from Granite City Partners. ; Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Continue the budget discussion on Monday night
To continue the budget discussion on Monday night
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to continue the budget discussion on Monday night. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the proposed Board of Selectmen Chapter 44, section 28c and the Municipal Bylaw articles
To accept the proposed Board of Selectmen Chapter 44, section 28c and the Municipal Bylaw articles
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the proposed Board of Selectmen Chapter 44, section 28c and the Municipal Bylaw articles. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. SelectMan Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Re-open the warrant
To re-open the warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded aNd it was VOTED to re-open the warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the fiber installation contract with TMLP and allow the Town Administrator to execute the contract
To approve the fiber installation contract with TMLP and allow the Town Administrator to execute the contract
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 to approve the fiber installation contract with TMLP and allow the Town Administrator to execute the contract. Rall Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Warrants.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant # 43A- 24 in the amount of $117,480.69 and Warrant #43B-24 in the amount of $431,387.07, both dated April 18, 2024
To approve Warrant # 43A- 24 in the amount of $117,480.69 and Warrant #43B-24 in the amount of $431,387.07, both dated April 18, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant # 43A- 24 in the amount of $117,480.69 and Warrant #43B-24 in the amount of $431,387.07, both dated April 18, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #44A- 24 in the amount of $141,966.63 and Warrant #44B-24 in the amount of $208,072.78, both dated April 25, 2024
To approve Warrant #44A- 24 in the amount of $141,966.63 and Warrant #44B-24 in the amount of $208,072.78, both dated April 25, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #44A- 24 in the amount of $141,966.63 and Warrant #44B-24 in the amount of $208,072.78, both dated April 25, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Special meeting of March 6, 2024
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Special meeting of March 6, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Special meeting of March 6, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of April 10, 2024
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of April 10, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of April 10, 2024. Roll Call Vote: ; Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(6) 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(6) 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(6) 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation of an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. 6. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease of value of real estate, if the chair declares that an Open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Chairman Caron so declared. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, 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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