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April 23, 2025
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Pacheco, Peter D. Caron
Absent: Nicole Mello
Every vote, in order
Roll Call: , Chairman Caron, aye
Roll Call: , Chairman Caron, aye
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to table re-organization of the Board of Selectmen, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED Roll Call: , Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Scheduled Appointments 6:00 p.m. - Tammy Mello, Interim Chair - Board of Health Barn Permit Fees Tammy Mello, Stacy Ferry ACO and Office Manager Elizabeth Moreira 1 Stacy Ferry said that Barn permits were discontinued in 2023 because they were five dollars at the time and they weren't worth the hassle. In 2024, they were brought back by the Board of Health for inspection purposes. Ms. Ferry said the barns are being inspected already. The permits are not necessary, She said Stable permits ate in our bylaws and she believes those are very important. She said there are four that have been paid and the Boatd of Health is requesting to reimburse those four that already paid..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Reimburse the four residents that have paid and discontinue the requirement for Barn Permits
To reimburse the four residents that have paid and discontinue the requirement for Barn Permits
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to reimburse the four residents that have paid and discontinue the requirement for Barn Permits, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Grant permission for the Open Space Committee Facebook page as presented. 2
To grant permission for the Open Space Committee Facebook page as presented. 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to grant permission for the Open Space Committee Facebook page as presented. 2 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Facilities Requests as listed: Boy Scout Association Troop 45G ~ Car Wash Dighton Historical Society-Annual Strawberry Festival Tony Rosario - Taunton Area Vietnam Vets Cruise Nite Dighton
To approve the Facilities Requests as listed: Boy Scout Association Troop 45G ~ Car Wash Dighton Historical Society-Annual Strawberry Festival Tony Rosario - Taunton Area Vietnam Vets Cruise Nite Dighton Lions Club -Annual! Cow Chip Festival Dighton Historical Society~ Presentation, Queen Elizabeth
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the Facilities Requests as listed: Boy Scout Association Troop 45G ~ Car Wash Dighton Historical Society-Annual Strawberry Festival Tony Rosario - Taunton Area Vietnam Vets Cruise Nite Dighton Lions Club -Annual! Cow Chip Festival Dighton Historical Society~ Presentation, Queen Elizabeth Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Award the bid for Cemetery Lawn Maintenance to Dream Builders, 2350 Cedar Street, Dighton as presented
To award the bid for Cemetery Lawn Maintenance to Dream Builders, 2350 Cedar Street, Dighton as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to award the bid for Cemetery Lawn Maintenance to Dream Builders, 2350 Cedar Street, Dighton as presented, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Thomas Ferry, Highway Superintendent, to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
To appoint Thomas Ferry, Highway Superintendent, to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to appoint Thomas Ferry, Highway Superintendent, to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG), Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Jeff Carvalho, Planning Board Chairman, as designee to SRPEDD representing both the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Jeff Carvalho, Planning Board Chairman, as designee to SRPEDD representing both the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Jeff Carvalho, Planning Board Chairman, as designee to SRPEDD representing both the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Mark Pacheco as representative for the Town of Dighton for the Dighton-Rehoboth Teachers Union Negotiations
To appoint Mark Pacheco as representative for the Town of Dighton for the Dighton-Rehoboth Teachers Union Negotiations
From the minutes
“Chairman Caron motioned to appoint Mark Pacheco as representative for the Town of Dighton for the Dighton-Rehoboth Teachers Union Negotiations, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the Council on Aging's request for disposal of surplus items. as presented
To approve the Council on Aging's request for disposal of surplus items. as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the Council on Aging's request for disposal of surplus items. as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #42A-25 in the amount of $122,011.87, Warrant #42B-25 in the amount of $156,211.57 and Warrant #42C-25 in the amount of $3,016.82, all dated April 17, 2025
To approve Warrant #42A-25 in the amount of $122,011.87, Warrant #42B-25 in the amount of $156,211.57 and Warrant #42C-25 in the amount of $3,016.82, all dated April 17, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #42A-25 in the amount of $122,011.87, Warrant #42B-25 in the amount of $156,211.57 and Warrant #42C-25 in the amount of $3,016.82, all dated April 17, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #43A-25 in the amount of $138,199.33 and Warrant #43B-25 in the amount of $63,565.49 both dated April 24, 2025
To approve Warrant #43A-25 in the amount of $138,199.33 and Warrant #43B-25 in the amount of $63,565.49 both dated April 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #43A-25 in the amount of $138,199.33 and Warrant #43B-25 in the amount of $63,565.49 both dated April 24, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Correspondence Letter from chief Maguy to appoint new call personnel. Minutes No.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adjourn at 7:16 p.m
To adjourn at 7:16 p.m
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karin L. Brady Executive Assistant . Bogrdjof Selectmen r- a « ee : ah a Had - Péter Caron, Chairman ee Mark Pacheco, Clerk } Nicole Mello, Member 8 Documents Reviewed: Board of Health - Schedule of Fees Letter from the Police Chief Requesting Appointment of Wilton Gray as Special Police Officer , Email Request from Jonathan Gale for a Facebook Page for the Open Space Committee Public Meeting Notice for the Town of Dighton Library Accessibility Wreaths Across America ~ Flyer Dighton Police Department - Announcement of Drug Take Back Day Dighton Historical Society - Spring Patio Pot Flyer - Araujo Farms Dighton Historical Society = Plant Sale Flyer Schedule of Rental Fees for Facilities Use Requests Facilities Use Requests: Dighton Boy Scouts Troop 45 Car Wash Strawberry Festival Cruise Nights Cowchip Festival Historical Society Listing of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles Lions Family Fun Day Junk Dealer's License Renewal Application Letter from the Police Chief regarding Donation from Mechanics Bank Email from John Paul Batista regarding Arianna Batista Letter of Commendation for Arianna Batista Letter from Town Administrator regarding Cemetery Lawn Maintenance Bid Award Dream Builders Bid Package Documents Designee Appointment JTPG (Joint Transportation Planning Group) SRPEDD Member Appointment Form Letter from Dighton-Rehoboth School District Regarding Appointment of Representative for Teacher Negotiations Letter from Council on Aging regarding Disposal of Surplus Items 3 Letters from Fire Chief regarding Appointment of Call Firefighter Communication from Stacy Ferry Regarding Barn Permits 9.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
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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