MassVoter.com← Dighton Board of SelectmenDighton Board of Selectmen · 2024–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 22, 2025
17 recorded votes, 4 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
Appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Dighton Elementary school Building Committee
To appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Dighton Elementary school Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco to the Dighton Elementary school Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept Steven Ferreira's intention to retire
To accept Steven Ferreira's intention to retire
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept Steven Ferreira's intention to retire. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Table appointment for the Minute Taker position
To table appointment for the Minute Taker position
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to table appointment for the Minute Taker position. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. . Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Have Robert Perry be a fact finder for Impact fees as presented tonight
To have Robert Perry be a fact finder for Impact fees as presented tonight
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to have Robert Perry be a fact finder for Impact fees as presented tonight. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Change name of Solid Waste Committee to the Waste Reduction Committee Mr. Perry said what the committee actually does is look at ways to reduce Waste and as such and they would like to change the name accordingly. The Board of Selectmen had no.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Change the name of Solid Waste Committee to Waste Reduction Committee
To change the name of Solid Waste Committee to Waste Reduction Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to change the name of Solid Waste Committee to Waste Reduction Committee Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Kendra Earley- Medeiros as Minute Taker for the Conservation Commission
To appoint Kendra Earley- Medeiros as Minute Taker for the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Kendra Earley- Medeiros as Minute Taker for the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the Library Page position as presented
To accept the Library Page position as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Library Page position as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Matthew Tanis as Health Agent for the Board of Health
To appoint Matthew Tanis as Health Agent for the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Matthew Tanis as Health Agent for the Board of Health. Roll Call Vote: © Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Reconsider
To reconsider
Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned to reconsider, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
For non-union full-time employees receive a COLA of 2.5%
For non-union full-time employees receive a COLA of 2.5%
Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED for non-union full-time employees receive a COLA of 2.5%. Selectman Pacheco said he would not second and thought they should take the budget as a whole. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
For part time non-union COLA of 2.5%
For part time non-union COLA of 2.5%
Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to seconded and it was VOTED for part time non-union COLA of 2.5%. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation of - John Meager from the Cable Committee
To accept the resignation of - John Meager from the Cable Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of - John Meager from the Cable Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the resignation of Jeff Carvalho with thanks
To accept the resignation of Jeff Carvalho with thanks
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Jeff Carvalho with thanks. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve Warrant #29A- 25 in the amount of $120,250.68 and Warrant 29B-25 in the amount of $202,527.02 both dated January 16, 2025
To approve Warrant #29A- 25 in the amount of $120,250.68 and Warrant 29B-25 in the amount of $202,527.02 both dated January 16, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #29A- 25 in the amount of $120,250.68 and Warrant 29B-25 in the amount of $202,527.02 both dated January 16, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #30A- 25 in the amount of $126,754.60 and Warrant #30B-25 in the amount of $73,024.90 both dated January 23, 2025. 7
To approve Warrant #30A- 25 in the amount of $126,754.60 and Warrant #30B-25 in the amount of $73,024.90 both dated January 23, 2025. 7
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #30A- 25 in the amount of $126,754.60 and Warrant #30B-25 in the amount of $73,024.90 both dated January 23, 2025. 7 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of January 8, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of January 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of January 8, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 7:23 p.m
To adjourn at 7:23 p.m
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 adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karin L. Brady Executive Assistant i Board of/Salectmen ao _ . Peter Caron, Chairman \. Mark Pachecé, Clerk Nicole Mello, Member 8.” (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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