MassVoter.com← Dighton Board of SelectmenDighton Board of Selectmen · 2024–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 28, 2025
15 recorded votes, 15 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 Kristen Kearns to the Dighton Cultural Council
To appoint Kristen Kearns to the Dighton Cultural Council
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 appoint Kristen Kearns to the Dighton Cultural Council. Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Laura Reynolds to the Dighton Cultural Council. 1
To appoint Laura Reynolds to the Dighton Cultural Council. 1
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 appoint Laura Reynolds to the Dighton Cultural Council. 1 Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the one-day liquor license for the Dighton Baseball Softball League
To approve the one-day liquor license for the Dighton Baseball Softball League
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 approve the one-day liquor license for the Dighton Baseball Softball League. Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the bid award as presented, and to allow Town Administrator Ralph Vitacco to sign the bid when awarded
To approve the bid award as presented, and to allow Town Administrator Ralph Vitacco to sign the bid when awarded
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 Mella seconded and it was VOTED to approve the bid award as presented, and to allow Town Administrator Ralph Vitacco to sign the bid when awarded. Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the years of service for Dennis Hazel as presented
To approve the years of service for Dennis Hazel as presented
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 approve the years of service for Dennis Hazel as presented. Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Thomas Menesses as a part time dispatcher
To appoint Thomas Menesses as a part time dispatcher
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 Mell seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Thomas Menesses as a part time dispatcher. Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco)
Accept the Conflict-of- Interest disclosure and place on file. 3
To accept the Conflict-of- Interest disclosure and place on file. 3
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 accept the Conflict-of- Interest disclosure and place on file. 3 Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye ‘ Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Refer the issue of the expired license to the Building Commissioner/Zoning enforcement agent for review and comments back , to the board
To refer the issue of the expired license to the Building Commissioner/Zoning enforcement agent for review and comments back , to the board
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 refer the issue of the expired license to the Building Commissioner/Zoning enforcement agent for review and comments back , to the board. Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Also refer the issue with the Junk Dealer's license to the Board of Health in addition to the Board of Health. 5
To also refer the issue with the Junk Dealer's license to the Board of Health in addition to the Board of Health. 5
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 also refer the issue with the Junk Dealer's license to the Board of Health in addition to the Board of Health. 5 Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheca, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Allow the Town Administrator to sign for Regional Energy Planning Assistance with SRPEDD
To allow the Town Administrator to sign for Regional Energy Planning Assistance with SRPEDD
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 the Town Administrator to sign for Regional Energy Planning Assistance with SRPEDD..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the contracts for the Animal Control! Officer, the Town Accountant, Administrative Assistant to Board of Selectmen and the Executive Assistant to Board of Selectmen
To ratify the contracts for the Animal Control! Officer, the Town Accountant, Administrative Assistant to Board of Selectmen and the Executive Assistant to Board of Selectmen
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 ratify the contracts for the Animal Control! Officer, the Town Accountant, Administrative Assistant to Board of Selectmen and the Executive Assistant to Board of Selectmen. Warrants.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #48A- 25 in the amount of $130,347.73 and Warrant #48B-25 in the amount of $348,822.95 both dated May 29, 2025
To approve Warrant #48A- 25 in the amount of $130,347.73 and Warrant #48B-25 in the amount of $348,822.95 both dated May 29, 2025
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 approve Warrant #48A- 25 in the amount of $130,347.73 and Warrant #48B-25 in the amount of $348,822.95 both dated May 29, 2025. Acknowledgement Resignation of Lindsay Waller from Parks and Recreation. Minutes.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of May 14, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of May 14, 2025
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 approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of May 14, 2025. Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mella, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of May 21, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of May 21, 2025
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 approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of May 21, 2025. Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 7:41 p.m. 6
To adjourn at 7:41 p.m. 6
The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:41 p.m. 6 Roll Call Vote Peter Caron, aye Nicole Mello, aye. Mark Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, 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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