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March 4, 2026
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Mark Pacheco
Absent: Nicole Mello
Every vote, in order
Accept the gift from the 250" Anniversary Committee and place at the Veteran's Memorial Park
To accept the gift from the 250" Anniversary Committee and place at the Veteran's Memorial Park
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the gift from the 250" Anniversary Committee and place at the Veteran's Memorial Park. . Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the second reading and strike the word proposed from the Mission Statement
To accept the second reading and strike the word proposed from the Mission Statement
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the second reading and strike the word proposed from the Mission Statement Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. . Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the Declaration of Local Emergency document
To approve the Declaration of Local Emergency document
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the Declaration of Local Emergency document. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the debt exclusion mailer with the following information to be added: , Date of Annual Town Election, location and time 2 Addition of a disclaimer stating that the opinions and views expressed
To approve the debt exclusion mailer with the following information to be added: , Date of Annual Town Election, location and time 2 Addition of a disclaimer stating that the opinions and views expressed are that of the Finance Committee and the Republican Town Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the debt exclusion mailer with the following information to be added: , Date of Annual Town Election, location and time 2 Addition of a disclaimer stating that the opinions and views expressed are that of the Finance Committee and the Republican Town Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Accept the resignation of Building Commissioner William McGrady with thanks and appreciation
To accept the resignation of Building Commissioner William McGrady with thanks and appreciation
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Building Commissioner William McGrady with thanks and appreciation. Rall Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Building Commissioner Job Description and Posting.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve ‘the job posting and description for Building Commissioner as presented
To approve ‘the job posting and description for Building Commissioner as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve ‘the job posting and description for Building Commissioner as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve the request of Patrolman Tyler Lopes as recommended by the Town Administrator and to have the date updated and a signature by Sergeant Barros be added
To approve the request of Patrolman Tyler Lopes as recommended by the Town Administrator and to have the date updated and a signature by Sergeant Barros be added
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve the request of Patrolman Tyler Lopes as recommended by the Town Administrator and to have the date updated and a signature by Sergeant Barros be added. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Table the above vote to apply excess funds until the next meeting. 3 Warrants
To table the above vote to apply excess funds until the next meeting. 3 Warrants
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to table the above vote to apply excess funds until the next meeting. 3 Warrants.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #34A-26 in the amount of $127,620.06 and Warrant #34B-26 in the amount of $485,376.87, both dated February 19, 2026
To approve Warrant #34A-26 in the amount of $127,620.06 and Warrant #34B-26 in the amount of $485,376.87, both dated February 19, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #34A-26 in the amount of $127,620.06 and Warrant #34B-26 in the amount of $485,376.87, both dated February 19, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #35A-26 in the amount of $125,551.21, Warrant #35B-26 in the amount of $61,961.26 and Warrant #35C-26 in the amount of $36,202.39 all dated February 26, 2026
To approve Warrant #35A-26 in the amount of $125,551.21, Warrant #35B-26 in the amount of $61,961.26 and Warrant #35C-26 in the amount of $36,202.39 all dated February 26, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #35A-26 in the amount of $125,551.21, Warrant #35B-26 in the amount of $61,961.26 and Warrant #35C-26 in the amount of $36,202.39 all dated February 26, 2026. Roll Call Vote: . Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Approve Warrant #36A-26 in the amount of $137,439.64 and Warrant #36B-26 in the amount of $73,375.78, both dated March 5, 2026
To approve Warrant #36A-26 in the amount of $137,439.64 and Warrant #36B-26 in the amount of $73,375.78, both dated March 5, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #36A-26 in the amount of $137,439.64 and Warrant #36B-26 in the amount of $73,375.78, both dated March 5, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Resignation of Patricia Olsen from the Dighton Historical Commission No.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)
Adjourn at 7:00 p.m. 4
To adjourn at 7:00 p.m. 4
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. 4 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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