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November 13, 2024
16 recorded votes, 1 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
Suspend Joseph Frizado's Junk Dealers License for a period of fifteen days and impose a $50.00 fine/per offense if violated
To suspend Joseph Frizado's Junk Dealers License for a period of fifteen days and impose a $50.00 fine/per offense if violated
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to suspend Joseph Frizado's Junk Dealers License for a period of fifteen days and impose a $50.00 fine/per offense if violated. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table the appointments to the Agrcultural Commission
To table the appointments to the Agrcultural Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the appointments to the Agrcultural Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the 20 year pilot agreement with Grasshopper involving personal property in the amount of $823,172.00
To approve the 20 year pilot agreement with Grasshopper involving personal property in the amount of $823,172.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the 20 year pilot agreement with Grasshopper involving personal property in the amount of $823,172.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the MOU between the Town of Dighton and Sirena Amaral, Town Accountant
To ratify the MOU between the Town of Dighton and Sirena Amaral, Town Accountant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the MOU between the Town of Dighton and Sirena Amaral, Town Accountant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the MOU between the Town of Dighton and Leeanne Kerwin, Administrative Assistant
To ratify the MOU between the Town of Dighton and Leeanne Kerwin, Administrative Assistant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the MOU between the Town of Dighton and Leeanne Kerwin, Administrative Assistant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the MOU between Dighton Permanent Firefighter's Association, Local 4332 and the Town of Dighton
To ratify the MOU between Dighton Permanent Firefighter's Association, Local 4332 and the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the MOU between Dighton Permanent Firefighter's Association, Local 4332 and the Town of Dighton. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the 2024/2025 Snow Plow contract as presented
To approve the 2024/2025 Snow Plow contract as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the 2024/2025 Snow Plow contract as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Hired Snow Driver's pay rates as presented
To approve the Hired Snow Driver's pay rates as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Hired Snow Driver's pay rates as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Weights and Measures contract with the State as presented
To approve the Weights and Measures contract with the State as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Weights and Measures contract with the State as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve and award the bids for Main Street drainage to Lorusso, Putman Pipe and J&R Precast as presented
To approve and award the bids for Main Street drainage to Lorusso, Putman Pipe and J&R Precast as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve and award the bids for Main Street drainage to Lorusso, Putman Pipe and J&R Precast as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Authorize the contract for Main Street Trenh Paving to Lorusso Corp
To authorize the contract for Main Street Trenh Paving to Lorusso Corp
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to authorize the contract for Main Street Trenh Paving to Lorusso Corp. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #18A- 25 in the amount of $146,653.19
To approve Warrant #18A- 25 in the amount of $146,653.19
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #18A- 25 in the amount of $146,653.19. Warrant #18B-25 in the amount of $248,654.35, both dated October 31, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #19A- 25 in the amount of $132,835.01, Warrant #19B-25 in the amount of $149,462.75 and Warrant #19C-25 in the amount of $3,228,369.75 all dated November 7, 2024
To approve Warrant #19A- 25 in the amount of $132,835.01, Warrant #19B-25 in the amount of $149,462.75 and Warrant #19C-25 in the amount of $3,228,369.75 all dated November 7, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #19A- 25 in the amount of $132,835.01, Warrant #19B-25 in the amount of $149,462.75 and Warrant #19C-25 in the amount of $3,228,369.75 all dated November 7, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #20A- 25 in the amount of $123,230.98 and Warrant #20B-25 in the amount of $432,808.05 both dated November 14, 2024. 6
To approve Warrant #20A- 25 in the amount of $123,230.98 and Warrant #20B-25 in the amount of $432,808.05 both dated November 14, 2024. 6
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #20A- 25 in the amount of $123,230.98 and Warrant #20B-25 in the amount of $432,808.05 both dated November 14, 2024. 6 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 23, 2024
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 23, 2024
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 approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 23, 2024. Executive Session.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detri
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining of litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
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) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining of litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Police Union 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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