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July 23, 2025
11 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
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. - Dighton Permanent Fire Association Local 302 Grievance 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. - Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to appoint Patrick Leduc
To accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to appoint Patrick Leduc
From the minutes
“Selectmen Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission to appoint Patrick Leduc. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the election worker's annual appointment as recommended by the Town Clerk
To accept the election worker's annual appointment as recommended by the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the election worker's annual appointment as recommended by the Town Clerk. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Take the resignation letter from Cherly Wick out of order
To take the resignation letter from Cherly Wick out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to take the resignation letter from Cherly Wick out of order, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
ACcept the letter of resignation from Cheryl Wick with thanks and appreciation
To aCcept the letter of resignation from Cheryl Wick with thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to aCcept the letter of resignation from Cheryl Wick with thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco as the designee to the Designer Selection panel
To appoint Ralph Vitacco as the designee to the Designer Selection panel
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco as the designee to the Designer Selection panel. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the second reading of the Remote Participation Policy
To accept the second reading of the Remote Participation Policy
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the second reading of the Remote Participation Policy. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve vacation carryover requests as presented, 5 Warrants
To approve vacation carryover requests as presented, 5 Warrants
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mell seconded and it was VOTED to approve vacation carryover requests as presented, 5 Warrants.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco)
Approve Warrant #3A-26 in the amount of $141,586.42, Warrant #3B-26 in the amount of $73,974.64 both dated July 15, 2025
To approve Warrant #3A-26 in the amount of $141,586.42, Warrant #3B-26 in the amount of $73,974.64 both dated July 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #3A-26 in the amount of $141,586.42, Warrant #3B-26 in the amount of $73,974.64 both dated July 15, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #4A-26 in the amount of $122,839.93, Warrant# 4B-26 in the amount of $274,579.26 both dated July 24, 2025
To approve Warrant #4A-26 in the amount of $122,839.93, Warrant# 4B-26 in the amount of $274,579.26 both dated July 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #4A-26 in the amount of $122,839.93, Warrant# 4B-26 in the amount of $274,579.26 both dated July 24, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of July 9, 2025
To approve the minutes of July 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of July 9, 2025. 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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