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April 8, 2026
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Peter D. Caron, Mark Pacheco, Nicole Mello
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3)(7) 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3)(7) 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2)(3)(7) 2. 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. Non-Union Contract Negotiations - Fire Chief 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 Permanent Firefighters Association Memorandum of Agreement 3. 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 Executive Session Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2026 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Mr
To appoint Mr
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Mr. Sylvia as an Operator Class for the Town of Dighton Highway Department. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Dennis Souza to the Dighton Development Committee
To appoint Dennis Souza to the Dighton Development Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Dennis Souza to the Dighton Development Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the installation of lights by the Holiday Committee. 2 ;
To approve the installation of lights by the Holiday Committee. 2 ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the installation of lights by the Holiday Committee. 2 ; Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Table the 40B committee for a proposal at the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on the 22" of April
To table the 40B committee for a proposal at the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on the 22" of April
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to table the 40B committee for a proposal at the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on the 22" of April. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Close the ATM warrant
To close the ATM warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to close the ATM warrant. Roll Call Vote: _Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve the revised Annual Town Meeting schedule. :
To approve the revised Annual Town Meeting schedule. :
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the revised Annual Town Meeting schedule. : Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. ; Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the contract of the Fire Chief as previously discussed in Executive Session
To ratify the contract of the Fire Chief as previously discussed in Executive Session
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the contract of the Fire Chief as previously discussed in Executive Session. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. ' Selectman Mello, aye. ; Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Firefighter's Union
To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Firefighter's Union
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement for the Firefighter's Union. Roll Call Vote: ; Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Jeff Carvalho
To appoint Jeff Carvalho
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 appoint Jeff Carvalho. Re-Appointment of Tom Ferry to the JTPG (Joint Transportation Planning Group).” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Tom Ferry
To appoint Tom Ferry
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Tom Ferry. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Appoint Ralph Vitacco
To appoint Ralph Vitacco
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Ralph Vitacco. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve donations made to the Council on Aging for FY26
To approve donations made to the Council on Aging for FY26
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mell seconded and it was VOTED to approve donations made to the Council on Aging for FY26. Roll Call Vote: : Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco)
Approve the facilities request for Troop 45B for a yard sale at the highway garage and Troop 45G for a car wash at the highway garage
To approve the facilities request for Troop 45B for a yard sale at the highway garage and Troop 45G for a car wash at the highway garage
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve the facilities request for Troop 45B for a yard sale at the highway garage and Troop 45G for a car wash at the highway garage. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #40A- . 26 in the amount of $115,565.65, Warrant #40B-26 in the amount of $89,404.57 and Warrant #40C-26 in the amount of $170,582.43, all dated April 2, 2026
To approve Warrant #40A- . 26 in the amount of $115,565.65, Warrant #40B-26 in the amount of $89,404.57 and Warrant #40C-26 in the amount of $170,582.43, all dated April 2, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #40A- . 26 in the amount of $115,565.65, Warrant #40B-26 in the amount of $89,404.57 and Warrant #40C-26 in the amount of $170,582.43, all dated April 2, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Approve Warrant #41A- 26 in the amount of $124,809.50 and Warrant #41B-26 in the amount of $561,215.31, both dated April 9, 2026. ;
To approve Warrant #41A- 26 in the amount of $124,809.50 and Warrant #41B-26 in the amount of $561,215.31, both dated April 9, 2026. ;
From the minutes
“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #41A- 26 in the amount of $124,809.50 and Warrant #41B-26 in the amount of $561,215.31, both dated April 9, 2026. ; Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)
Adjourn at 6:56 p.m
To adjourn at 6:56 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Mello motioned, Selectman Pacheco seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 6:56 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. 6 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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