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December 17, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Nicole Mello, Mark Pacheco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3)(6)(7) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collecti
To enter into Executive Session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3)(6)(7) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel Dighton Highway 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 Restitution Payment Resolution, Former Non-Union Employee To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body Right of Way Fee Taking for Pleasant Street Bridge Project To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Mass General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3)(6)(7) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel Dighton Highway 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 Restitution Payment Resolution, Former Non-Union Employee To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body Right of Way Fee Taking for Pleasant Street Bridge Project 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's Executive Session Meeting minutes of November 5, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the FY26 Snow Plow rates as presented
To approve the FY26 Snow Plow rates as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the FY26 Snow Plow rates as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve that rates for hired drivers as presented
To approve that rates for hired drivers as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve that rates for hired drivers as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
That the Town Administrator instruct department heads to put in a level salary for non-union employees and whatever contractual increases for contracted employees
That the Town Administrator instruct department heads to put in a level salary for non-union employees and whatever contractual increases for contracted employees
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED that the Town Administrator instruct department heads to put in a level salary for non-union employees and whatever contractual increases for contracted employees. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve renewal of the Liquor Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin
To approve renewal of the Liquor Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve renewal of the Liquor Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. 3 Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve renewal of the Annual Dealer's Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin
To approve renewal of the Annual Dealer's Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve renewal of the Annual Dealer's Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve renewal of the Common Victualer's Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin
To approve renewal of the Common Victualer's Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve renewal of the Common Victualer's Licenses based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Underground Fuel Storage Permits based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin
To approve the Underground Fuel Storage Permits based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Underground Fuel Storage Permits based on the letter dated December 16, 2025 an submitted by Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen, Leeanne Kerwin. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #25A- 26 in the amount of $123,718.25 and Warrant 25B-26 in the amount of $90,178.20, both dated December 18, 2025
To approve Warrant #25A- 26 in the amount of $123,718.25 and Warrant 25B-26 in the amount of $90,178.20, both dated December 18, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #25A- 26 in the amount of $123,718.25 and Warrant 25B-26 in the amount of $90,178.20, both dated December 18, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the letter of resignation from Robert Adams, Sr., from the Fire Station Building Committee. 4
To accept the letter of resignation from Robert Adams, Sr., from the Fire Station Building Committee. 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the letter of resignation from Robert Adams, Sr., from the Fire Station Building Committee. 4 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 5, 2025
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 5, 2025
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 of November 5, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 6:55 P.M
To adjourn at 6:55 P.M
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 6:55 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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