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October 8, 2025
29 recorded votes, 2 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
Accept the resignation of Donna Berdos from the Elementary School Building Committee
To accept the resignation of Donna Berdos from the Elementary School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Donna Berdos from the Elementary School Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve recommendation to appoint Nicole Pavao as an elementary School Building Committee member
To approve recommendation to appoint Nicole Pavao as an elementary School Building Committee member
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve recommendation to appoint Nicole Pavao as an elementary School Building Committee member. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Re-open the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 1
To re-open the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 1
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to re-open the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 1 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Add the article for the Home Rule Petition to the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To add the article for the Home Rule Petition to the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to add the article for the Home Rule Petition to the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 6:10 p.m
To close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 6:10 p.m
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 close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 6:10 p.m. Joint Meeting with Finance Committee The Finance Committee opened their meeting and Chairman Caron assisted with the re-organization of the committee. Reserve Fund Transfer Request The Finance Committee discussed and voted to approve the request for a Reserve Fund Transfer by the Board of Selectmen. Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles Review and Recommendations Article 2.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 2
To recommend Article 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 2. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 3
To recommend Article 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 3. Peter Roache asked if this recommendation could be held until end of year. Sirena said it could if the Finance Committee would like. Town Accountant Sirena Amaral gave a rundown of Article 3 amounts. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye 2 Article 4 Jake Stebbins asked if the lease payments were being front loaded. The answer was yes.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend article 4
To recommend article 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend article 4. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 5 And 6 as presented
To recommend Article 5 And 6 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 5 And 6 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 7
To recommend Article 7
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 7. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 8 and 9
To recommend Article 8 and 9
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 8 and 9. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 10
To recommend Article 10
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 10. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 11
To recommend Article 11
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 11. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Article 12 Police Chief George Nichols said the current recorder system was no.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 12
To recommend Article 12
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 12. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Amend the language in Article 12 to add "service of the equipment for a period of five years"
To amend the language in Article 12 to add "service of the equipment for a period of five years"
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to amend the language in Article 12 to add "service of the equipment for a period of five years" Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 13
To recommend Article 13
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 13. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 14 in the amount of $175,000.00 to Stabilization
To recommend Article 14 in the amount of $175,000.00 to Stabilization
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 14 in the amount of $175,000.00 to Stabilization. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 15 in the amount of $175,000.00 to Capital Stabilization. 4
To recommend Article 15 in the amount of $175,000.00 to Capital Stabilization. 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 15 in the amount of $175,000.00 to Capital Stabilization. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 17
To recommend Article 17
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 17. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 18
To recommend Article 18
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded an it was VOTED to recommend Article 18. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recommend Article 19
To recommend Article 19
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 19. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Police Officer Kenneth Almeida with thanks and appreciation. 5
To accept the resignation of Police Officer Kenneth Almeida with thanks and appreciation. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Police Officer Kenneth Almeida with thanks and appreciation. 5 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Post the Police Officer position
To post the Police Officer position
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to post the Police Officer position. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the consensus evaluation document for the Town Administrator
To accept the consensus evaluation document for the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the consensus evaluation document for the Town Administrator. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Sign the Special Town Meeting warrant
To sign the Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to sign the Special Town Meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Designate Jeff Mello as a Special Municipal Employee
To designate Jeff Mello as a Special Municipal Employee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to designate Jeff Mello as a Special Municipal Employee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye Special Municipal Employee Michael Antunes No.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #15A- 26 in the amount of $128,586.66 and Warrant #15B-26 in the amount of $92,993.55, both dated October 9, 2025
To approve Warrant #15A- 26 in the amount of $128,586.66 and Warrant #15B-26 in the amount of $92,993.55, both dated October 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #15A- 26 in the amount of $128,586.66 and Warrant #15B-26 in the amount of $92,993.55, both dated October 9, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of September 3, September 10 and October 1, 2025. 7
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of September 3, September 10 and October 1, 2025. 7
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 Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's Regular meeting minutes of September 3, September 10 and October 1, 2025. 7 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Seiectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 7:47 p.m
To adjourn at 7:47 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. 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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