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October 22, 2025
15 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 MGL 30A, Section 21 (a}(3)(7) 3
To enter into Executive Session under MGL 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 MGL 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. Clerical Union Memorandum of Understanding - Library Hours Clerical Union Memorandum of Agreement - Board of Health Dighton Police Officers Local 306 Dighton Permanent Firefighters Association 7. to comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Chris Isibor as a member of the Board of Health
To appoint Chris Isibor as a member of the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Chris Isibor as a member of the Board of Health Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Michael Antunes as Building Inspector
To appoint Michael Antunes as Building Inspector
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Michael Antunes as Building Inspector. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Michal Antunes as a Special Municipal employee
To appoint Michal Antunes as a Special Municipal employee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Michal Antunes as a Special Municipal employee. 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 Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table this agenda item. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Recognize Catherine Yelle as the designer of the Dighton Town Flag
To recognize Catherine Yelle as the designer of the Dighton Town Flag
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to recognize Catherine Yelle as the designer of the Dighton Town Flag. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Move forward with the plan as presented by Mr
To move forward with the plan as presented by Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to move forward with the plan as presented by Mr. Ferry. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for Library hours
To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for Library hours
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding for Library hours. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Board of Health
To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Board of Health
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Board of Health. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the facilities request for Alpha Walk
To approve the facilities request for Alpha Walk
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the facilities request for Alpha Walk Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Town of Dighton Trash Bag Vendor contracts as presented
To approve the Town of Dighton Trash Bag Vendor contracts as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Town of Dighton Trash Bag Vendor contracts as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #16A- 26 in the amount of $122,064.96, Warrant #16B-26 in the amount of $215,385.61, Warrant #16C-26 in the amount of $3,565.66 and Warrant 16D-26 in the amount of $7,999.99, all dated
To approve Warrant #16A- 26 in the amount of $122,064.96, Warrant #16B-26 in the amount of $215,385.61, Warrant #16C-26 in the amount of $3,565.66 and Warrant 16D-26 in the amount of $7,999.99, all dated October 16, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #16A- 26 in the amount of $122,064.96, Warrant #16B-26 in the amount of $215,385.61, Warrant #16C-26 in the amount of $3,565.66 and Warrant 16D-26 in the amount of $7,999.99, all dated October 16, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #17A- 26 in the amount of $123,490.21 and Warrant #17B-26 in the amount of $189,768.98, both dated October 23, 2025
To approve Warrant #17A- 26 in the amount of $123,490.21 and Warrant #17B-26 in the amount of $189,768.98, both dated October 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #17A- 26 in the amount of $123,490.21 and Warrant #17B-26 in the amount of $189,768.98, both dated October 23, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of October 8, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of October 8, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of October 8, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 6:35 p.m. 5
To adjourn at 6:35 p.m. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. 5 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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