MassVoter.com← Dighton Board of SelectmenDighton Board of Selectmen · 2024–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 26, 2024
17 recorded votes, 0 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
Appoint Cynthia Boland as a member of the Commission on Disability
To appoint Cynthia Boland as a member of the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Cynthia Boland as a member of the Commission on Disability. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Open Space Committee Facebook page
To approve the Open Space Committee Facebook page
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Open Space Committee Facebook page. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. ) Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the appointment of Ryan Richards as the Deputy Chief
To approve the appointment of Ryan Richards as the Deputy Chief
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the appointment of Ryan Richards as the Deputy Chief. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Jo Ann Wilson as a temporary employee for the Board of Health at $22.08/hour (18 hours per week) for a term up to July 31, 2024
To appoint Jo Ann Wilson as a temporary employee for the Board of Health at $22.08/hour (18 hours per week) for a term up to July 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Jo Ann Wilson as a temporary employee for the Board of Health at $22.08/hour (18 hours per week) for a term up to July 31, 2024. Or until the office manager is back in the office whichever comes first Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Send a violation letter for his Junk Dealer's license for the board to sign and to have a check-in with the neighbors in three months. ,
To send a violation letter for his Junk Dealer's license for the board to sign and to have a check-in with the neighbors in three months. ,
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to send a violation letter for his Junk Dealer's license for the board to sign and to have a check-in with the neighbors in three months. , Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Police Union related 111F requests as presented
To approve the Police Union related 111F requests as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Police Union related 111F requests as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Water District Efficiency Regionalization assessment
To approve the Water District Efficiency Regionalization assessment
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Water District Efficiency Regionalization assessment. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Place the ethics , disclosure for Town Treasurer Paul Reynolds on file
To place the ethics , disclosure for Town Treasurer Paul Reynolds on file
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to place the ethics , disclosure for Town Treasurer Paul Reynolds on file. Roll Call Vote: , Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Place the Conservation Ethics Disclosure on file
To place the Conservation Ethics Disclosure on file
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to place the Conservation Ethics Disclosure on file. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the appointments with changes to Board of Health appointment for Barbara Catabia to a one-year term, strike MMA Committee on Energy and Environment appointment for Nancy Goulart and appoint Gl
To approve the appointments with changes to Board of Health appointment for Barbara Catabia to a one-year term, strike MMA Committee on Energy and Environment appointment for Nancy Goulart and appoint Glorimar Vargas to Dighton Cultural Council but follow up with her
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the appointments with changes to Board of Health appointment for Barbara Catabia to a one-year term, strike MMA Committee on Energy and Environment appointment for Nancy Goulart and appoint Glorimar Vargas to Dighton Cultural Council but follow up with her. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the end of year transfers for Stormwater and the Town Administrator as presented
To accept the end of year transfers for Stormwater and the Town Administrator as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the end of year transfers for Stormwater and the Town Administrator as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept letter of resignation of Patrick McGovern with thanks
To accept letter of resignation of Patrick McGovern with thanks
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept letter of resignation of Patrick McGovern with thanks. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept letter of resignation from Heather Guenard as Health Agent with thanks and appreciation
To accept letter of resignation from Heather Guenard as Health Agent with thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept letter of resignation from Heather Guenard as Health Agent with thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #52A- 24 in the amount of $121,682.85 and Warrant #52B-24 in the amount of $288,555.44, both dated June 20, 2024
To approve Warrant #52A- 24 in the amount of $121,682.85 and Warrant #52B-24 in the amount of $288,555.44, both dated June 20, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #52A- 24 in the amount of $121,682.85 and Warrant #52B-24 in the amount of $288,555.44, both dated June 20, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #53A- 24 in the amount of $154,621.10 and 53B-24 in the amount of $129,134.35, both dated June 13, 2024
To approve Warrant #53A- 24 in the amount of $154,621.10 and 53B-24 in the amount of $129,134.35, both dated June 13, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #53A- 24 in the amount of $154,621.10 and 53B-24 in the amount of $129,134.35, both dated June 13, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Amend his motion to list June 27, 2024 as the date for the warrants. |
To amend his motion to list June 27, 2024 as the date for the warrants. |
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to amend his motion to list June 27, 2024 as the date for the warrants. | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(A)(3). 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(A)(3). 3
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)(3). 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or 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 Police Officers Local 306 Dighton 911 Local Dispatchers Clerical Union | Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, 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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