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December 11, 2024
25 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
Approve the request of Police Chief Nichols for the promotion of an officer to a shift supervisor sergeant
To approve the request of Police Chief Nichols for the promotion of an officer to a shift supervisor sergeant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request of Police Chief Nichols for the promotion of an officer to a shift supervisor sergeant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Allow Town Administrator Vitacco to sign the contract on behalf of the Town of Dighton
To allow Town Administrator Vitacco to sign the contract on behalf of the Town of Dighton
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 allow Town Administrator Vitacco to sign the contract on behalf of the Town of Dighton. Extension of Encroachment Agreement with David and Michelle White of Main and Williams Street Mr. Ferry said it was his opinion that it made sense to extend this agreement and incorporate this work into the Main Street project..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Extend the encroachment agreement with Mr. and Mrs
To extend the encroachment agreement with Mr. and Mrs
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to extend the encroachment agreement with Mr. and Mrs. White of Main Street for another year. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Town Nurse job description at $38.00/hour
To approve the Town Nurse job description at $38.00/hour
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Town Nurse job description at $38.00/hour. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Lisa Todorsky as Town Nurse contingent upon Ms
To appoint Lisa Todorsky as Town Nurse contingent upon Ms
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Lisa Todorsky as Town Nurse contingent upon Ms. Todorsky's acceptance. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Brian Darling as Health Agent. 3
To appoint Brian Darling as Health Agent. 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Brian Darling as Health Agent. 3 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule with a note that Executive Sessions will begin at 5:30
To approve the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule with a note that Executive Sessions will begin at 5:30
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule with a note that Executive Sessions will begin at 5:30. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Add Mark Pacheco as the Board of Selectmen Liaison to the Sick Bank Committee. 4
To add Mark Pacheco as the Board of Selectmen Liaison to the Sick Bank Committee. 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to add Mark Pacheco as the Board of Selectmen Liaison to the Sick Bank Committee. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Approve the job description for Conservation Commission part-time minute taker temporarily through end of fiscal year, contingent upon creation of a Conservation Commission revolving fund
To approve the job description for Conservation Commission part-time minute taker temporarily through end of fiscal year, contingent upon creation of a Conservation Commission revolving fund
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the job description for Conservation Commission part-time minute taker temporarily through end of fiscal year, contingent upon creation of a Conservation Commission revolving fund. A Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Joanne Oliveira to the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Joanne Oliveira to the Agricultural Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Joanne Oliveira to the Agricultural Commission. A Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Laura Smith to the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Laura Smith to the Agricultural Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Laura Smith to the Agricultural Commission. A Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Use the remaining ARPA funds as recommended by Town Administrator Vitacco
To use the remaining ARPA funds as recommended by Town Administrator Vitacco
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to use the remaining ARPA funds as recommended by Town Administrator Vitacco. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Recommend Hound Dog Plumbing as the On Call Plumbing contractor for the Town of Dighton
To recommend Hound Dog Plumbing as the On Call Plumbing contractor for the Town of Dighton
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Hound Dog Plumbing as the On Call Plumbing contractor for the Town of Dighton. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Liquor License Renewals as presented
To approve Liquor License Renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Liquor License Renewals as presented. A Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Dealer's Licenses as presented. 6
To approve Dealer's Licenses as presented. 6
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Dealer's Licenses as presented. 6 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the renewal of the Common Victualer's licenses as presented
To approve the renewal of the Common Victualer's licenses as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the renewal of the Common Victualer's licenses as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Underground Fuel Storage Permits as presented
To approve the Underground Fuel Storage Permits as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Underground Fuel Storage Permits as presented. A Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Entertainment Licenses as presented
To approve Entertainment Licenses as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Entertainment Licenses as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation
To accept the resignation
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the resignation from John Geggart as a member of the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee
To accept the resignation from John Geggart as a member of the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation from John Geggart as a member of the Dighton Development and Industrial Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. ; Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve Warrant 22A-25 in the amount of $150,649.922 and Warrant 22B-25 in the amount of $385,717.61, both dated November 28, 2024
To approve Warrant 22A-25 in the amount of $150,649.922 and Warrant 22B-25 in the amount of $385,717.61, both dated November 28, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded aNd it was VOTED to approve Warrant 22A-25 in the amount of $150,649.922 and Warrant 22B-25 in the amount of $385,717.61, both dated November 28, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. . Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #23A- 25 in the amount of $134,322.69 and 23B-25 in the amount of $83,363.40, both dated December 5 2024
To approve Warrant #23A- 25 in the amount of $134,322.69 and 23B-25 in the amount of $83,363.40, both dated December 5 2024
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Mello but not Pacheco, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #23A- 25 in the amount of $134,322.69 and 23B-25 in the amount of $83,363.40, both dated December 5 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheca, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #24A- 25 in the amount of $119,828.16 and 24B-25 in the amount of $254,612.37 both dated December 12, 2024
To approve Warrant #24A- 25 in the amount of $119,828.16 and 24B-25 in the amount of $254,612.37 both dated December 12, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #24A- 25 in the amount of $119,828.16 and 24B-25 in the amount of $254,612.37 both dated December 12, 2024. 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 November 20, 2024
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting of November 20, 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 November 20, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. & Executive Session Roll Call: Nicole Mello, aye Mark Pacheco, aye. Peter Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3). 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3). 3
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 Massachusetts General Laws, 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 of the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. - Police Union Chairman Caron said the Board of Selectmen would not be returning to open session. Meeting ended at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karin L. Brady Executive Assistant Board of Selectmen / i + . < ra a dslax (WAL Yoh eter Caron, Chairman Mark Pacheco, Tlerk Nicole Mello, Member Documents Reviewed: Letter from Police Chief George Nichols ~ Request for Additional Sergeant Highway Department Public Notice for Work on Main Street Project Granite City Partners - Proposal for Engineering Services to Support Dighton Highway Department Drainage System Portion of Main Street Improvement Project Encroachment License Agreement David and Michell White Letter from Board of Health requesting Increase in Trash Bag Prices Letter from Solid Waste Committee Recommending Increase in Trash Bag Prices Curbside Trash Cost Analysis Letter from Board of Health Recommending Lise Todorsky as Public Health Nurse Town Nurse Job Description Proposed Nurse Wage & Schedule Lisa Todorsky Resume Package Letter from Board of Health Recommending Brian Darling for Position of Health Agent 9 Health Agent Job Description Brian Darling Resume Package 2024 Health Agent Pay and Schedule Parking Ban Public Notice Public Review Period for Electricity Aggregation Plan Annual Town Election Available Positions Board of Selectmen - Meeting Schedule Request from Clerical Union for BOS Sick Bank Representative Letter from the Conservation Commission Requesting Minute Taker Position Job Posting for Minute Taker Position Letter from Joanne Oliveira requesting Appointment to the Agricultural Commission Volunteer Information Form from Laura Smith Town of Dighton - NEU Funds Breakdown Bid Results for On. Call Plumbing Contract Letter from Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin Regarding Liquor License Renewals Letter from Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin Regarding Dealer License Renewals Letter from Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin Regarding common Victualer License Renewals Letter from Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin Regarding Underground Storage Permit Renewals Letter from Administrative Assistant Leeanne Kerwin Regarding Entertainment License Renewal Letter of Resignation from Robert Geer from the Open Space Committee Letter of Resignation from John Geggart from the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission Minutes of Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting of November 20, 2024 10.” (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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