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May 13, 2026
38 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Pacheco, Glen Cabbage, Peter D. Caron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a){2)(3)(6)(7) 2
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a){2)(3)(6)(7) 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a){2)(3)(6)(7) 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions of contract negotiations with non-union personnel. . Non-Union Contract Negotiations - Building Commissioner 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect of the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Dighton Town Clerical, Library and Council on Aging - Memorandum of Understanding 6. To discuss 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. Tax Title Payment Agreement 7. to comply with or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant in aid requirements. Board of Selectmen Executive Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2026. Board of Selectmen Executive Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. 1 Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Open the Public Hearing for Nationa! Grid Petition for Pole Locations
To open the Public Hearing for Nationa! Grid Petition for Pole Locations
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to open the Public Hearing for Nationa! Grid Petition for Pole Locations. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Close the pole hearing
To close the pole hearing
From the minutes
“Selectmen Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to close the pole hearing. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve the Pole Petition as presented
To approve the Pole Petition as presented
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Pole Petition as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Open the hearing for a Class 1I Dealer's License. 2
To open the hearing for a Class 1I Dealer's License. 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to open the hearing for a Class 1I Dealer's License. 2 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye. Because the applicant was not present, no.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Continue the hearing until June 10
To continue the hearing until June 10
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to continue the hearing until June 10. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Take the Agenda Item for Mark Procknik, Library Director out of order
To take the Agenda Item for Mark Procknik, Library Director out of order
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to take the Agenda Item for Mark Procknik, Library Director out of order. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve the posting of the Technical Services Library position
To approve the posting of the Technical Services Library position
From the minutes
“Selectman Cabbage motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to approve the posting of the Technical Services Library position. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Cabbage, second: Caron)
Take the agenda item for Announcements out of order. 3
To take the agenda item for Announcements out of order. 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to take the agenda item for Announcements out of order. 3 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Open the hearing
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to open the hearing. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to close the hearing. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve the on- premises all-alcohol license
To approve the on- premises all-alcohol license
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve the on- premises all-alcohol license. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Amend Article 14 to the amount of $14,500.00
To amend Article 14 to the amount of $14,500.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Cabbage motioned, Chairman Pacheco stepped down to second and it was VOTED to amend Article 14 to the amount of $14,500.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Cabbage, second: Mark Pacheco)
Approve Article 15 for a lease vehicle for 14,500.00
To approve Article 15 for a lease vehicle for 14,500.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve Article 15 for a lease vehicle for 14,500.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Remove Article 14
To remove Article 14
Yes: Cabbage, CaronNo: Mark Pacheco
From the minutes
“Selectman Cabbage motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to remove Article 14. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, no. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Cabbage, second: Caron)
Recommend Article 15 as amended
To recommend Article 15 as amended
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 15 as amended. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Match the Finance Committee recommendation on budget #220 in the amount of $860,531.39
To match the Finance Committee recommendation on budget #220 in the amount of $860,531.39
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to match the Finance Committee recommendation on budget #220 in the amount of $860,531.39. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Match the Finance Committee Recommendation in the amount of $887,949.00
To match the Finance Committee Recommendation in the amount of $887,949.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to match the Finance Committee Recommendation in the amount of $887,949.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Match the Finance Committee recommendation in the amount of $130,452.73
To match the Finance Committee recommendation in the amount of $130,452.73
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to match the Finance Committee recommendation in the amount of $130,452.73. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Update the Education Department budget total to $15,974,512.00
To update the Education Department budget total to $15,974,512.00
Yes: Caron, Mark PachecoNo: Cabbage
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Chairman Pacheco stepped down to seconded and it was VOTED to update the Education Department budget total to $15,974,512.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. 7 Selectman Cabbage, no. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Mark Pacheco)
Update amount in Article 20 to $7,000.00
To update amount in Article 20 to $7,000.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to update amount in Article 20 to $7,000.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Recommend Article 21
To recommend Article 21
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 21. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Recommend Article 22
To recommend Article 22
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 22. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Recommend Article 24
To recommend Article 24
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 24. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Recommend Article 25
To recommend Article 25
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 25. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Recommend Article 26. 8
To recommend Article 26. 8
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 26. 8 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Recommend Article 27
To recommend Article 27
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to recommend Article 27. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Remove article 17
To remove article 17
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to remove article 17. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Take a two-minute recess
To take a two-minute recess
From the minutes
“Chairman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to take a two-minute recess. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Cabbage)
Approve and Sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To approve and Sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve and Sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve the Facilities Request for the Dighton Board of Health Farmer's Market
To approve the Facilities Request for the Dighton Board of Health Farmer's Market
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve the Facilities Request for the Dighton Board of Health Farmer's Market. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Table the Clerical Union Memorandum of Understanding
To table the Clerical Union Memorandum of Understanding
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to table the Clerical Union Memorandum of Understanding. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve Warrant #44A-26 in the amount of $126,680.51 and Warrant #44B-26 in the amount of $106,504.49 and Warrant #44C-26 in the amount of $4,562.77, all date April 30, 2026. 10
To approve Warrant #44A-26 in the amount of $126,680.51 and Warrant #44B-26 in the amount of $106,504.49 and Warrant #44C-26 in the amount of $4,562.77, all date April 30, 2026. 10
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #44A-26 in the amount of $126,680.51 and Warrant #44B-26 in the amount of $106,504.49 and Warrant #44C-26 in the amount of $4,562.77, all date April 30, 2026. 10 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve Warrant #45A-26 in the amount of $130,335.01, Warrant #45B-26 in the amount of $718,699.70 and Warrant #45C-26 in the amount of $167,152.73, all dated May 7, 2026
To approve Warrant #45A-26 in the amount of $130,335.01, Warrant #45B-26 in the amount of $718,699.70 and Warrant #45C-26 in the amount of $167,152.73, all dated May 7, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #45A-26 in the amount of $130,335.01, Warrant #45B-26 in the amount of $718,699.70 and Warrant #45C-26 in the amount of $167,152.73, all dated May 7, 2026. Roll Call Vote: ; Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve Warrant #46A-26 in the amount of $144,738.85, Warrant #46B-26 in the amount of $138,708.12 and Warrant #46C-26 in the amount of §3,350,477.50, all dated May 14, 2026
To approve Warrant #46A-26 in the amount of $144,738.85, Warrant #46B-26 in the amount of $138,708.12 and Warrant #46C-26 in the amount of §3,350,477.50, all dated May 14, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #46A-26 in the amount of $144,738.85, Warrant #46B-26 in the amount of $138,708.12 and Warrant #46C-26 in the amount of §3,350,477.50, all dated May 14, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Adjourn at 8:43 p.m
To adjourn at 8:43 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 8:43 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye. Selectman Caron, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
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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