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October 1, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Nicole Mello, Mark Pacheco, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(7)
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(7)
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to enter into Executive Session, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(7). To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining session or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Clerical Union Memorandum of Understanding - Library Hours Clerical Union - Board of Health 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 Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025. Approval of the Board of Selectmen Executive Session Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Dan Higgins to the Stormwater Committee
To appoint Dan Higgins to the Stormwater Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Dan Higgins to the Stormwater Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the language for the Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School and the Bristol County Agricultural High School language for the ballot
To accept the language for the Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School and the Bristol County Agricultural High School language for the ballot
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the language for the Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School and the Bristol County Agricultural High School language for the ballot. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the facilities contingent upon the Certificate of Insurance being updated to reflect town of Dighton as additional insured
To approve the facilities contingent upon the Certificate of Insurance being updated to reflect town of Dighton as additional insured
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the facilities contingent upon the Certificate of Insurance being updated to reflect town of Dighton as additional insured. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the award of Salt Bids as recommended
To approve the award of Salt Bids as recommended
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the award of Salt Bids as recommended. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table this agenda item
To table this agenda item
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to table this agenda item. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Release the Executive Session minutes of July 23, 2025, and August 13, 2025 as presented
To release the Executive Session minutes of July 23, 2025, and August 13, 2025 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to release the Executive Session minutes of July 23, 2025, and August 13, 2025 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the disposal of the surplus equipment for Planning and Zoning as presented. 5
To approve the disposal of the surplus equipment for Planning and Zoning as presented. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the disposal of the surplus equipment for Planning and Zoning as presented. 5 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #12A- 26 in the amount of $141,194.35, Warrant #12B-26 in the amount of $167,058.03 and Warrant #12C-26 in the amount of $580.05, all dated September 18, 2025
To approve Warrant #12A- 26 in the amount of $141,194.35, Warrant #12B-26 in the amount of $167,058.03 and Warrant #12C-26 in the amount of $580.05, all dated September 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #12A- 26 in the amount of $141,194.35, Warrant #12B-26 in the amount of $167,058.03 and Warrant #12C-26 in the amount of $580.05, all dated September 18, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #13A- 26 in the amount of $135,106.22 and Warrant #13B-26 in the amount of $166,057.19, both dated September 25, 2025
To approve Warrant #13A- 26 in the amount of $135,106.22 and Warrant #13B-26 in the amount of $166,057.19, both dated September 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #13A- 26 in the amount of $135,106.22 and Warrant #13B-26 in the amount of $166,057.19, both dated September 25, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #14A-26 in the amount of $124,066.69, Warrant #14B-26 in the amount of $518,385.32 and Warrant #14C-26 in the amount of $164,603.53, all dated October 2, 2025
To approve Warrant #14A-26 in the amount of $124,066.69, Warrant #14B-26 in the amount of $518,385.32 and Warrant #14C-26 in the amount of $164,603.53, all dated October 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded an it was VOTED to approve Warrant #14A-26 in the amount of $124,066.69, Warrant #14B-26 in the amount of $518,385.32 and Warrant #14C-26 in the amount of $164,603.53, all dated October 2, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table the minutes of September 10, 2025
To table the minutes of September 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to table the minutes of September 10, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 7:16 p.m
To adjourn at 7:16 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:16 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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