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November 19, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Mark Pacheco
Absent: Nicole Mello
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr
To appoint Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Mr. William McGrady as Building Commissioner and to further ratify the contract for Mr. William McGrady. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. . Selectman Pacheco, aye. Chairman Caron wanted to let the public know that the comments by the Board of Selectmen regarding the parking lot at the Council on Aging at the recent Special Town Meeting were misinterpreted by some. He said the Board of Selectmen was in no.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Maria DaRosa as a Prime-Time supportive aide
To appoint Maria DaRosa as a Prime-Time supportive aide
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Maria DaRosa as a Prime-Time supportive aide. Ms. Powell thanked the board and everyone for their support of the Council on Aging. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Glen Cabbage as a member of the Open Space Committee. 2
To appoint Glen Cabbage as a member of the Open Space Committee. 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Glen Cabbage as a member of the Open Space Committee. 2 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Take the 6:35 p.m
To take the 6:35 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to take the 6:35 p.m. Chapter 43D Property Designation discussion appointment out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Take the 6:25 p.m. appointment out of order
To take the 6:25 p.m. appointment out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to take the 6:25 p.m. appointment out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Endorse the project as presented and designate the Town Administrator as the initial point person
To endorse the project as presented and designate the Town Administrator as the initial point person
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to endorse the project as presented and designate the Town Administrator as the initial point person. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Proposal for fence improvements at Karl Spratt Memorial Field as presented
To approve the Proposal for fence improvements at Karl Spratt Memorial Field as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned to approve the Proposal for fence improvements at Karl Spratt Memorial Field as presented, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule for January 2026 to June 2026 as presented
To approve the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule for January 2026 to June 2026 as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's meeting schedule for January 2026 to June 2026 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco as Liaison to the Fire Station Building Committee
To appoint Ralph Vitacco as Liaison to the Fire Station Building Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco as Liaison to the Fire Station Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Award the bid for Town of Dighton Fiber Optic Installation -to R.W. Bryant, Plymouth, MA in the amount of $143,956.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract and contract be sent
To award the bid for Town of Dighton Fiber Optic Installation -to R.W. Bryant, Plymouth, MA in the amount of $143,956.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract and contract be sent to the Board of Selectmen for their records
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to award the bid for Town of Dighton Fiber Optic Installation -to R.W. Bryant, Plymouth, MA in the amount of $143,956.00 and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract and contract be sent to the Board of Selectmen for their records. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #20A-26 in the amount of $121,221.56 and Warrant #20B-26 in the amount of $415,354.90, both dated November 13, 2025. 6
To approve Warrant #20A-26 in the amount of $121,221.56 and Warrant #20B-26 in the amount of $415,354.90, both dated November 13, 2025. 6
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #20A-26 in the amount of $121,221.56 and Warrant #20B-26 in the amount of $415,354.90, both dated November 13, 2025. 6 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #21A-26 in the amount of $126,639.26, Warrant #21B-26 in the amount of $$184,101.37 and Warrant #21C-26 in the amount of $3,350,477.49, all dated November 20, 2025
To approve Warrant #21A-26 in the amount of $126,639.26, Warrant #21B-26 in the amount of $$184,101.37 and Warrant #21C-26 in the amount of $3,350,477.49, all dated November 20, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #21A-26 in the amount of $126,639.26, Warrant #21B-26 in the amount of $$184,101.37 and Warrant #21C-26 in the amount of $3,350,477.49, all dated November 20, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of October 22, 2025, and November 5, 2025
To approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of October 22, 2025, and November 5, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting minutes of October 22, 2025, and November 5, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adjourn at 7:55 p.m
To adjourn at 7:55 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. : Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
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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