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July 24, 2024
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Pacheco, Nicole Mello
Absent: Peter D. Caron
Every vote, in order
Accept Elliott Boudreau's Eagle Scout project plan after both Kevin Smith and Tom Ferry checked for additional locations
To accept Elliott Boudreau's Eagle Scout project plan after both Kevin Smith and Tom Ferry checked for additional locations
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to accept Elliott Boudreau's Eagle Scout project plan after both Kevin Smith and Tom Ferry checked for additional locations. Rol] Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye Review/Discuss/Act: Signs to Accommodate ‘No Parking' Bylaw Thomas Ferry spoke regarding the need for ‘no parking' signs along Williams Street intersections. A total of 100 signs would be needed the entirety of Williams Street at a cost of $9,000.00 once the Attorney General approves the bylaw. He spoke with the Town Accountant regarding his options to pay for the signs and the decision was made to request the money in an article at the Fall town meeting. Selectman Pacheco was concerned that 100 signs were quite a lot and asked Mr. Ferry to explain the ‘no parking' bylaw..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the purchase of the "No Parking' signs upon approval from the Attorney General's office
To approve the purchase of the "No Parking' signs upon approval from the Attorney General's office
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to approve the purchase of the "No Parking' signs upon approval from the Attorney General's office. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Lexi Katz as a Part- Time Public Dispatcher
To appoint Lexi Katz as a Part- Time Public Dispatcher
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Lexi Katz as a Part- Time Public Dispatcher Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Adam Crook as a Special Police Officer
To appoint Adam Crook as a Special Police Officer
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Adam Crook as a Special Police Officer Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Stephen McKenna as a Special Police Officer | |
To appoint Stephen McKenna as a Special Police Officer | |
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Stephen McKenna as a Special Police Officer | | Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Table the appointment of the Board of Health member
To table the appointment of the Board of Health member
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to table the appointment of the Board of Health member Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
The accept the Town Nurse job description as amended
To the accept the Town Nurse job description as amended
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to the accept the Town Nurse job description as amended Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the Health Agent job description as amended
To accept the Health Agent job description as amended
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Health Agent job description as amended Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the sick time donation to Mr
To accept the sick time donation to Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to accept the sick time donation to Mr. Mendonca of the Highway Department Roll Call Vote: : Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the Ethics Disclosure for Lisa Caledonia
To accept the Ethics Disclosure for Lisa Caledonia
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Ethics Disclosure for Lisa Caledonia Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the contract with Stace E. Spies
To accept the contract with Stace E. Spies
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to accept the contract with Stace E. Spies. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the two donations to the Dighton Historical Committee
To accept the two donations to the Dighton Historical Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to accept the two donations to the Dighton Historical Committee. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the resignation from the Conservation Commission with thanks for his volunteer service
To accept the resignation from the Conservation Commission with thanks for his volunteer service
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation from the Conservation Commission with thanks for his volunteer service. Roll Call Vote: ! Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the Warrant paid July 18, 2024 of: 3A-25 ($117,333.82) and 3B-25 ($108,907.15)
To accept the Warrant paid July 18, 2024 of: 3A-25 ($117,333.82) and 3B-25 ($108,907.15)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Warrant paid July 18, 2024 of: 3A-25 ($117,333.82) and 3B-25 ($108,907.15) Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the Warrants paid on July 25, 2024: 4A-25 ($129,938.42); 4B-25 ($384,164.23)
To accept the Warrants paid on July 25, 2024: 4A-25 ($129,938.42); 4B-25 ($384,164.23)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Warrants paid on July 25, 2024: 4A-25 ($129,938.42); 4B-25 ($384,164.23) Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2024
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2024
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June26, 2024. 7
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June26, 2024. 7
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco stepped down and seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting Minutes of June26, 2024. 7 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye Selectman Pacheco, 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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