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February 12, 2025
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Nicole Mello, Mark Pacheco, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts Generali Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a}(2)(3) a
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts Generali Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a}(2)(3) a
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts Generali Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a}(2)(3) a. Highway Superintendent b. Police Union Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Patricia Olsen as a Member of the Council on Aging
To appoint Patricia Olsen as a Member of the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Patricia Olsen as a Member of the Council on Aging. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Dakota Reardon Bartel
To accept the resignation of Dakota Reardon Bartel
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Dakota Reardon Bartel Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Change the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission to "Dighton Economic Development Committee"
To change the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission to "Dighton Economic Development Committee"
The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to change the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission to "Dighton Economic Development Committee" Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman. Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Not move forward with the Dighton Route 44 Sewer Feasibility Study as recommended by the Sewer Commissioners
To not move forward with the Dighton Route 44 Sewer Feasibility Study as recommended by the Sewer Commissioners
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to not move forward with the Dighton Route 44 Sewer Feasibility Study as recommended by the Sewer Commissioners. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve request for facility use, but not to waive the fee
To approve request for facility use, but not to waive the fee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve request for facility use, but not to waive the fee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table the appointment of Barbara Catabia
To table the appointment of Barbara Catabia
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the appointment of Barbara Catabia. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Steven Ferreira as a Special Police Officer. 4
To appoint Steven Ferreira as a Special Police Officer. 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Steven Ferreira as a Special Police Officer. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Table the request to Appoint Marguerite Mitchell as Legal Counsel for the Zoning Board of Appeals
To table the request to Appoint Marguerite Mitchell as Legal Counsel for the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the request to Appoint Marguerite Mitchell as Legal Counsel for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table the agreement with the Town of Somerset to seek more information on dates of use
To table the agreement with the Town of Somerset to seek more information on dates of use
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it waS VOTED to table the agreement with the Town of Somerset to seek more information on dates of use. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Surplus Equipment for Disposal by Town Clerk as presented
To approve Surplus Equipment for Disposal by Town Clerk as presented
From the minutes
“Selectmen Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it waS VOTED to approve Surplus Equipment for Disposal by Town Clerk as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Acknowledge the appointment of Kayla, Machado as a New Call Firefighter
To acknowledge the appointment of Kayla, Machado as a New Call Firefighter
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 acknowledge the appointment of Kayla, Machado as a New Call Firefighter. Roli Cali Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Donation in Memory of Adele Collard to the Council on Aging ,.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the donation of $1,000.00 in memory of Adelle Collard to the Council on Aging
To accept the donation of $1,000.00 in memory of Adelle Collard to the Council on Aging
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 accept the donation of $1,000.00 in memory of Adelle Collard to the Council on Aging. Roli Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Warrants.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #31A- 25 in the amount of $142,785.27, Warrant #31B-25 in the amount of $75,988.29 and Warrant #31C-25 in the amount of $4,756.08, all dated January 30, 2025
To approve Warrant #31A- 25 in the amount of $142,785.27, Warrant #31B-25 in the amount of $75,988.29 and Warrant #31C-25 in the amount of $4,756.08, all dated January 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #31A- 25 in the amount of $142,785.27, Warrant #31B-25 in the amount of $75,988.29 and Warrant #31C-25 in the amount of $4,756.08, all dated January 30, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #32A- 25 in the amount of $120,055.18, Warrant 32B-25 in the amount of $310,493.97 and Warrant #32C-25 in the amount of $3,228,369.75 all dated February 6, 2025
To approve Warrant #32A- 25 in the amount of $120,055.18, Warrant 32B-25 in the amount of $310,493.97 and Warrant #32C-25 in the amount of $3,228,369.75 all dated February 6, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #32A- 25 in the amount of $120,055.18, Warrant 32B-25 in the amount of $310,493.97 and Warrant #32C-25 in the amount of $3,228,369.75 all dated February 6, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #33A- 25 in the amount of $126,966.86, Warrant #33B-25 in the amount of $326,545.37 and Warrant #33C-25 in the amount of $289,712.50 all dated February 13, 2025. 6
To approve Warrant #33A- 25 in the amount of $126,966.86, Warrant #33B-25 in the amount of $326,545.37 and Warrant #33C-25 in the amount of $289,712.50 all dated February 13, 2025. 6
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Pacheco but not Mello, 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 #33A- 25 in the amount of $126,966.86, Warrant #33B-25 in the amount of $326,545.37 and Warrant #33C-25 in the amount of $289,712.50 all dated February 13, 2025. 6 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mella, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 7:10 p.m
To adjourn at 7:10 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, 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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