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January 14, 2026
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Nicole Mello, Peter D. Caron, Mark Pacheco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3)(7) 3
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 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 Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 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. Dighton Mass Cop Union Contract Negotiations 7. To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law of federal grant in aid requirements. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2025 Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Nicholas Reynolds with thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Nicholas Reynolds with thanks and appreciation
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Nicholas Reynolds with thanks and appreciation. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table the posting of the Assistant Foreman job description, in order to have a discussion regarding structure of the Highway Department
To table the posting of the Assistant Foreman job description, in order to have a discussion regarding structure of the Highway Department
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the posting of the Assistant Foreman job description, in order to have a discussion regarding structure of the Highway Department. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. 6:10 p.m. Waste Reduction Committee Dighton Swap Shed Policies Colonel Robert Perry informed the Board of Selectmen that the swap shed would be a place for residents to drop off items that are no.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table the item and place on next agenda
To table the item and place on next agenda
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the item and place on next agenda. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the composting program as presented. 3
To approve the composting program as presented. 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the composting program as presented. 3 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Trash Bag contracts for Hannaford's and Johnnys Market as presented
To approve the Trash Bag contracts for Hannaford's and Johnnys Market as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Trash Bag contracts for Hannaford's and Johnnys Market as presented. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the donation of sick time to the employee and incorporate the comments made by Selectman Pacheco and Selectman Mello and the sick time be donated up to the 12 weeks of time
To approve the donation of sick time to the employee and incorporate the comments made by Selectman Pacheco and Selectman Mello and the sick time be donated up to the 12 weeks of time
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the donation of sick time to the employee and incorporate the comments made by Selectman Pacheco and Selectman Mello and the sick time be donated up to the 12 weeks of time. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco as the Representative for Dighton to the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District Committee for the Purposes of Collective Bargaining at the January 16, 2026 meeting a
To appoint Ralph Vitacco as the Representative for Dighton to the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District Committee for the Purposes of Collective Bargaining at the January 16, 2026 meeting at the high school
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco as the Representative for Dighton to the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District Committee for the Purposes of Collective Bargaining at the January 16, 2026 meeting at the high school. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Accept the resignation of Robert Woods from the Planning Board effective April 10, 2026
To accept the resignation of Robert Woods from the Planning Board effective April 10, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Robert Woods from the Planning Board effective April 10, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Instruct the Town Clerk to add the unexpired term of the Planning board to the 2026 Annual Town Election ballot
To instruct the Town Clerk to add the unexpired term of the Planning board to the 2026 Annual Town Election ballot
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 instruct the Town Clerk to add the unexpired term of the Planning board to the 2026 Annual Town Election ballot. Warrants.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #26A- 26 in the amount of $132,590.70 and Warrant #26B-26 in the amount of $209,199.02, both dated December 23, 2025
To approve Warrant #26A- 26 in the amount of $132,590.70 and Warrant #26B-26 in the amount of $209,199.02, both dated December 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #26A- 26 in the amount of $132,590.70 and Warrant #26B-26 in the amount of $209,199.02, both dated December 23, 2025. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #27A- 26 in the amount of $131,034.56 and Warrant #27B-26 in the amount of $114,772.87, both dated December 31, 2025. 6
To approve Warrant #27A- 26 in the amount of $131,034.56 and Warrant #27B-26 in the amount of $114,772.87, both dated December 31, 2025. 6
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #27A- 26 in the amount of $131,034.56 and Warrant #27B-26 in the amount of $114,772.87, both dated December 31, 2025. 6 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #28A- 26 in the amount of $134,914.81, Warrant 28B-26 in the amount of $685,221.76 and Warrant #28C-26 in the amount of $3,328.00, all dated January 8, 2026
To approve Warrant #28A- 26 in the amount of $134,914.81, Warrant 28B-26 in the amount of $685,221.76 and Warrant #28C-26 in the amount of $3,328.00, all dated January 8, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #28A- 26 in the amount of $134,914.81, Warrant 28B-26 in the amount of $685,221.76 and Warrant #28C-26 in the amount of $3,328.00, all dated January 8, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #29A- 26 in the amount of $114,889.68, Warrant #29A-26 in the amount of $528,076.28 and Warrant #29C-26 in the amount of $164,557.43 all dated January 15, 2026
To approve Warrant #29A- 26 in the amount of $114,889.68, Warrant #29A-26 in the amount of $528,076.28 and Warrant #29C-26 in the amount of $164,557.43 all dated January 15, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #29A- 26 in the amount of $114,889.68, Warrant #29A-26 in the amount of $528,076.28 and Warrant #29C-26 in the amount of $164,557.43 all dated January 15, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the Board of Selectmen Regular meeting minutes of December 17, 2026
To approve the Board of Selectmen Regular meeting minutes of December 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Board of Selectmen Regular meeting minutes of December 17, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mello, second: Mark Pacheco)
Adjourn at 7:34 p.m. 7
To adjourn at 7:34 p.m. 7
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. 7 Roll Call Vote: Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, 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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