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August 27, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 30 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Dighton Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Mark Pacheco, Peter D. Caron, Nicole Mello
Absent: None
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the recommendation of Police Chief to proceed with process to increase the retirement age of Special Police Officers from 65 to 70 years
To approve the recommendation of Police Chief to proceed with process to increase the retirement age of Special Police Officers from 65 to 70 years
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Pacheco but not Mello, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the recommendation of Police Chief to proceed with process to increase the retirement age of Special Police Officers from 65 to 70 years. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the job description and posting of the Communications 911 Dispatcher position with appropriate updates to the job description
To approve the job description and posting of the Communications 911 Dispatcher position with appropriate updates to the job description
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Pacheco but not Mello, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the job description and posting of the Communications 911 Dispatcher position with appropriate updates to the job description. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectmen place a question on the Annual Town Election ballot for Bristol Agricultural High School and a Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School debt Exclusion
That the Board of Selectmen place a question on the Annual Town Election ballot for Bristol Agricultural High School and a Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School debt Exclusion
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen place a question on the Annual Town Election ballot for Bristol Agricultural High School and a Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School debt Exclusion. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Open the Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to open the Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Town Meeting schedule as presented
To approve the Town Meeting schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Town Meeting schedule as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the BBB walk for Muscular Dystrophy as presented
To approve the BBB walk for Muscular Dystrophy as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the BBB walk for Muscular Dystrophy as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the request for a Wedding contingent upon proof of insurance being supplied
To approve the request for a Wedding contingent upon proof of insurance being supplied
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request for a Wedding contingent upon proof of insurance being supplied. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the letter of resignation with thanks. 4
To accept the letter of resignation with thanks. 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the letter of resignation with thanks. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table job description for Building Commissioner
To table job description for Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table job description for Building Commissioner. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall
To allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall
Yes: Caron, MelloAbstained: Mark Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco abstained.” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #8A-26 in the amount of $125,381.12 and Warrant #8B-26 in the amount of $204,329.59, both dated August 21, 2025
To approve Warrant #8A-26 in the amount of $125,381.12 and Warrant #8B-26 in the amount of $204,329.59, both dated August 21, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #8A-26 in the amount of $125,381.12 and Warrant #8B-26 in the amount of $204,329.59, both dated August 21, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #9A-26 in the amount of $130,640.14, Warrant #9B-26 in the amount of $139,130.75 and Warrant #9C-26 in the amount of $159,713.55, all dated August 28, 2025. 5
To approve Warrant #9A-26 in the amount of $130,640.14, Warrant #9B-26 in the amount of $139,130.75 and Warrant #9C-26 in the amount of $159,713.55, all dated August 28, 2025. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #9A-26 in the amount of $130,640.14, Warrant #9B-26 in the amount of $139,130.75 and Warrant #9C-26 in the amount of $159,713.55, all dated August 28, 2025. 5 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve minutes of July 23, 2025
To approve minutes of July 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve minutes of July 23, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve minutes of August 13, 2025
To approve minutes of August 13, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve minutes of August 13, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 7:54 p.m
To adjourn at 7:54 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Dighton Board of Selectmen · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
Attendance
Present: Mark Pacheco, Peter D. Caron, Nicole Mello
Absent: None
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the recommendation of Police Chief to proceed with process to increase the retirement age of Special Police Officers from 65 to 70 years
To approve the recommendation of Police Chief to proceed with process to increase the retirement age of Special Police Officers from 65 to 70 years
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Pacheco but not Mello, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the recommendation of Police Chief to proceed with process to increase the retirement age of Special Police Officers from 65 to 70 years. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the job description and posting of the Communications 911 Dispatcher position with appropriate updates to the job description
To approve the job description and posting of the Communications 911 Dispatcher position with appropriate updates to the job description
The roll call in the minutes lists Caron and Pacheco but not Mello, who was present at the meeting, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the job description and posting of the Communications 911 Dispatcher position with appropriate updates to the job description. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
That the Board of Selectmen place a question on the Annual Town Election ballot for Bristol Agricultural High School and a Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School debt Exclusion
That the Board of Selectmen place a question on the Annual Town Election ballot for Bristol Agricultural High School and a Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School debt Exclusion
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen place a question on the Annual Town Election ballot for Bristol Agricultural High School and a Bristol-Plymouth Regional High School debt Exclusion. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Open the Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to open the Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Town Meeting schedule as presented
To approve the Town Meeting schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Town Meeting schedule as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the BBB walk for Muscular Dystrophy as presented
To approve the BBB walk for Muscular Dystrophy as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the BBB walk for Muscular Dystrophy as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the request for a Wedding contingent upon proof of insurance being supplied
To approve the request for a Wedding contingent upon proof of insurance being supplied
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the request for a Wedding contingent upon proof of insurance being supplied. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the letter of resignation with thanks. 4
To accept the letter of resignation with thanks. 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the letter of resignation with thanks. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table job description for Building Commissioner
To table job description for Building Commissioner
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table job description for Building Commissioner. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall
To allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall
Yes: Caron, MelloAbstained: Mark Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco abstained.” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #8A-26 in the amount of $125,381.12 and Warrant #8B-26 in the amount of $204,329.59, both dated August 21, 2025
To approve Warrant #8A-26 in the amount of $125,381.12 and Warrant #8B-26 in the amount of $204,329.59, both dated August 21, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #8A-26 in the amount of $125,381.12 and Warrant #8B-26 in the amount of $204,329.59, both dated August 21, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #9A-26 in the amount of $130,640.14, Warrant #9B-26 in the amount of $139,130.75 and Warrant #9C-26 in the amount of $159,713.55, all dated August 28, 2025. 5
To approve Warrant #9A-26 in the amount of $130,640.14, Warrant #9B-26 in the amount of $139,130.75 and Warrant #9C-26 in the amount of $159,713.55, all dated August 28, 2025. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #9A-26 in the amount of $130,640.14, Warrant #9B-26 in the amount of $139,130.75 and Warrant #9C-26 in the amount of $159,713.55, all dated August 28, 2025. 5 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve minutes of July 23, 2025
To approve minutes of July 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve minutes of July 23, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve minutes of August 13, 2025
To approve minutes of August 13, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve minutes of August 13, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 7:54 p.m
To adjourn at 7:54 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:54 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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