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February 26, 2025
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Mark Pacheco, Nicole Mello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Barbara Catabia : to the 250" Anniversary Committee
To appoint Barbara Catabia : to the 250" Anniversary Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Barbara Catabia : to the 250" Anniversary Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Recommendation to Appoint Nathan MacKenzie to the Cable Committee No.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Tyler Lopes to the position of Patrolman for the Dighton Police Department
To appoint Tyler Lopes to the position of Patrolman for the Dighton Police Department
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Tyler Lopes to the position of Patrolman for the Dighton Police Department. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Angelina Echevarria as a Part Time Dispatcher
To appoint Angelina Echevarria as a Part Time Dispatcher
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Angelina Echevarria as a Part Time Dispatcher. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the sick time donations and give authority to the Town accountant to disperse as needed
To approve the sick time donations and give authority to the Town accountant to disperse as needed
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the sick time donations and give authority to the Town accountant to disperse as needed Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Appoint Marguerite Mitchell as counsel for the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Marguerite Mitchell as counsel for the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Marguerite Mitchell as counsel for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the ATM schedule as presented
To accept the ATM schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the ATM schedule as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Open the ATM warrant
To open the ATM warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to open the ATM warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the request
To approve the request
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the bids. 8
To approve the bids. 8
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the bids. 8 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Facilities Use Request
To approve the Facilities Use Request
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Facilities Use Request. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Award the bid for HVAC installation to Northstar Refrigeration
To award the bid for HVAC installation to Northstar Refrigeration
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to award the bid for HVAC installation to Northstar Refrigeration. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Sign the letter of support for Comcast as presented
To sign the letter of support for Comcast as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to sign the letter of support for Comcast as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept and acknowledge the letter of appointment Warrants
To accept and acknowledge the letter of appointment Warrants
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 and acknowledge the letter of appointment Warrants.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #34A- 25 in the amount of $147,362.77 and Warrant #34B-25 in the amount of $308,496.51, both dated February 20, 2025. 9
To approve Warrant #34A- 25 in the amount of $147,362.77 and Warrant #34B-25 in the amount of $308,496.51, both dated February 20, 2025. 9
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #34A- 25 in the amount of $147,362.77 and Warrant #34B-25 in the amount of $308,496.51, both dated February 20, 2025. 9 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #35A- 25 in the amount of $144,327.15 and Warrant #35B-25 in the amount of $165.736.78 both dated February 27, 2025
To approve Warrant #35A- 25 in the amount of $144,327.15 and Warrant #35B-25 in the amount of $165.736.78 both dated February 27, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #35A- 25 in the amount of $144,327.15 and Warrant #35B-25 in the amount of $165.736.78 both dated February 27, 2025. 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 February 12, 2025
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of February 12, 2025
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 February 12, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 8:24 p.m
To adjourn at 8:24 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 8:24 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, 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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