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August 13, 2025
13 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)(2}(3){7) 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2}(3){7) 2
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)(2}(3){7) 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Town Nurse 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bar gaining 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. Memorandum of Understanding - Police Union 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of any general or special law of federal grant-in-aid requirements. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session minutes of July 23, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Change the Veteran's Agent hours as presented
To change the Veteran's Agent hours as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to change the Veteran's Agent hours as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Evaluation timeline as presented
To approve the Evaluation timeline as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was Voted to approve the Evaluation timeline as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the Remote Participation Policy
To accept the Remote Participation Policy
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the Remote Participation Policy Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the MOU for Scheduling Officers
To ratify the MOU for Scheduling Officers
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 MOU for Scheduling Officers. Resignation of Transfer Station Attendant.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Connor Marks with thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Connor Marks with thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Connor Marks with thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the job description with a salary range of $15.00 to $20.00/hour, for one month and to be discussed at the meeting in September
To approve the job description with a salary range of $15.00 to $20.00/hour, for one month and to be discussed at the meeting in September
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the job description with a salary range of $15.00 to $20.00/hour, for one month and to be discussed at the meeting in September. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. 4 Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the request from the Zoning Board of Appeals to declare surplus equipment as presented
To approve the request from the Zoning Board of Appeals to declare surplus equipment as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request from the Zoning Board of Appeals to declare surplus equipment as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #5A-26 in the amount of $125,945.16, #5B-26 in the amount of $245,658.75, Warrant 5C-26 in the amount of $212,712.48, all dated July 31, 2025
To approve Warrant #5A-26 in the amount of $125,945.16, #5B-26 in the amount of $245,658.75, Warrant 5C-26 in the amount of $212,712.48, all dated July 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #5A-26 in the amount of $125,945.16, #5B-26 in the amount of $245,658.75, Warrant 5C-26 in the amount of $212,712.48, all dated July 31, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #6A-26 in the amount of $132,284.57, Warrant #6B-26 in the amount of $810,398.17 and Warrant #6C-26 in the amount of $1,675,238.75, all dated August 7, 2025
To approve Warrant #6A-26 in the amount of $132,284.57, Warrant #6B-26 in the amount of $810,398.17 and Warrant #6C-26 in the amount of $1,675,238.75, all dated August 7, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #6A-26 in the amount of $132,284.57, Warrant #6B-26 in the amount of $810,398.17 and Warrant #6C-26 in the amount of $1,675,238.75, all dated August 7, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #7A-26 in the amount of $120,508.43 and Warrant #7B-26 in the amount of $290,499.15, both dated August 14, 2025
To approve Warrant #7A-26 in the amount of $120,508.43 and Warrant #7B-26 in the amount of $290,499.15, both dated August 14, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #7A-26 in the amount of $120,508.43 and Warrant #7B-26 in the amount of $290,499.15, both dated August 14, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table the minutes of July 23, 2025
To table the minutes of July 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Meflo motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded aNd it was VOTED to table the minutes of July 23, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (second: Mark Pacheco)
Release the Executive Session minutes of January 8, February 12, March 26 and May 21, 2025
To release the Executive Session minutes of January 8, February 12, March 26 and May 21, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded aNd it was VOTED to release the Executive Session minutes of January 8, February 12, March 26 and May 21, 2025. 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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