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October 23, 2024
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Nicole Mello, Mark Pacheco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the Board of Selectmen's holiday meeting schedule with the edits suggested by Chairman Caron
To accept the Board of Selectmen's holiday meeting schedule with the edits suggested by Chairman Caron
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Board of Selectmen's holiday meeting schedule with the edits suggested by Chairman Caron. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant for signature as presented
To approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant for signature as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant for signature as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Insurance Advisory Committee
To appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Insurance Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Insurance Advisory Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Policy Review Board
To appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Policy Review Board
From the minutes
“Selectman Metlo motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Policy Review Board. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Sick Bank Committee
To appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Sick Bank Committee
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Sick Bank Committee. Appointment of Ralph Vitacco to the Capital Outlay Committee.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Capital Outlay Committee. ;
To appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Capital Outlay Committee. ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Capital Outlay Committee. ; Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Solid Waste Committee
To appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Solid Waste Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Solid Waste Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint John Meager to the Cable Committee. 3
To appoint John Meager to the Cable Committee. 3
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 appoint John Meager to the Cable Committee. 3 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Facilities Request for Dighton Lights-On Festival Town Administrator Ralph Vitacco stated that it was a request for the "Lights On" Festival to use the Town Hall and surrounding area. Selectman Pacheco abstained.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Table the disbanding of the current Agricultural Commission
To table the disbanding of the current Agricultural Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the disbanding of the current Agricultural Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Matthew Silva, full-time firefighter /paramedic
To accept the resignation of Matthew Silva, full-time firefighter /paramedic
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it Was VOTED to accept the resignation of Matthew Silva, full-time firefighter /paramedic. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #16A- 25 in the amount of $124,382.67 and Warrant #16B-25 in the amount Of $747,027.92, Both dated October 17, 2024
To approve Warrant #16A- 25 in the amount of $124,382.67 and Warrant #16B-25 in the amount Of $747,027.92, Both dated October 17, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #16A- 25 in the amount of $124,382.67 and Warrant #16B-25 in the amount Of $747,027.92, Both dated October 17, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant # 17A- 25 in the amount of $114,418.35 and Warrant #17B-25 in the amount of $139,629.86, both dated October 24, 2024
To approve Warrant # 17A- 25 in the amount of $114,418.35 and Warrant #17B-25 in the amount of $139,629.86, both dated October 24, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant # 17A- 25 in the amount of $114,418.35 and Warrant #17B-25 in the amount of $139,629.86, both dated October 24, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Board of SelectMen's Regular meeting of October 9, 2024
To approve the minutes of the Board of SelectMen's Regular meeting of October 9, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of SelectMen's Regular meeting of October 9, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the minutes of the Board of SelectMen's Special Meeting of October 16, 2024
To approve the minutes of the Board of SelectMen's Special Meeting of October 16, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of SelectMen's Special Meeting of October 16, 2024. Roll Call Vote: ChairMan Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
ENter iNto Executive Session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a}(2) 2
To eNter iNto Executive Session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a}(2) 2
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 eNter iNto Executive Session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a}(2) 2. To conduct strategy sessions iN preparation for negotiations with non-unioN persone! or to coNduct collective bargaining sessions or coMtract Negotiations with NoN-union personnel Administrative Assistant, Board of Selectmen Town Accountant Roll Call: Selectman Mello, aye. SelectMan Pacheco, aye. ChairMan Caron, aye. 5 Respectfully submitted, Karin L Brady Executive Assistant Board_of Selectmen we po L . , Ge ANU ear / Peter Cdron, Chairman Mark Pacheco, € Nicole Mello, Member Documents Reviewed: Flag Retirement Disposal Box Proposal Dighton Police Department Drug Take Back Day Advertisement Pumpkin Patio Pot Fundraiser Flyer Board of Selectmen Proposed Meeting Schedule Special Town Meeting Warrant Signatory Authorization Form Email Recommendation to Appoint John Meager to the Cable Committee John Meager-Volunteer Application Facilities Use Request Form - Dighton Lights-On Festival . Letter from Fire Chief Maguy regarding the Resignation. of Matthew Silva Minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting of October 9, 2024 Minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Special Meeting of October 16, 2024 6.” (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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