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July 22, 2026
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Mark Pacheco, Peter D. Caron, Glen Cabbage
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(6)({7) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct
To enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(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
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)(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. Non-Union Contract Negotiations - Health Agent Memorandum of Agreement To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, of the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body Property Foreclosure - 0 Pleasant Street, Parcel 1ID#024.0-0022-0005.0. 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 June 10, 2026. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting minutes of June 24, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye..” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve the appointment of Jason Lawrence as a voting member to the Conservation Commission. 1
To approve the appointment of Jason Lawrence as a voting member to the Conservation Commission. 1
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve the appointment of Jason Lawrence as a voting member to the Conservation Commission. 1 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Open public discussion for this agenda item,
To open public discussion for this agenda item,
From the minutes
“Selectman Cabbage motioned, Selectman Caron seconded and it was VOTED to open public discussion for this agenda item, Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Cabbage, second: Caron)
Close public input
To close public input
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to close public input. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Re-appoint Marybeth Buglio as tobacco control agent
To re-appoint Marybeth Buglio as tobacco control agent
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to re-appoint Marybeth Buglio as tobacco control agent. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Ratify the MOA for the Health Agent
To ratify the MOA for the Health Agent
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to ratify the MOA for the Health Agent. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Retain the property as 0 Pleasant Street
To retain the property as 0 Pleasant Street
The roll call in the minutes includes a vote without a member’s name, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to retain the property as 0 Pleasant Street Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caran, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Accept the resignation letter from Stephanie Schecter, Town Assessor
To accept the resignation letter from Stephanie Schecter, Town Assessor
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation letter from Stephanie Schecter, Town Assessor. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve and post the Town Assessor position
To approve and post the Town Assessor position
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve and post the Town Assessor position. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve Warrant #3A-27 in the amount of $121, 785.71, Warrant #3B-27 in the amount of $228,356.23, both dated June 16, 2026, Warrant #4A-27 in the amount of $122,307.68 and Warrant #48 in the amount o
To approve Warrant #3A-27 in the amount of $121, 785.71, Warrant #3B-27 in the amount of $228,356.23, both dated June 16, 2026, Warrant #4A-27 in the amount of $122,307.68 and Warrant #48 in the amount of $283,007.72, dated June 23, 2026. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #3A-27 in the amount of $121, 785.71, Warrant #3B-27 in the amount of $228,356.23, both dated June 16, 2026, Warrant #4A-27 in the amount of $122,307.68 and Warrant #48 in the amount of $283,007.72, dated June 23, 2026. 5 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Approve the minutes of June 10 and June 24, 2026
To approve the minutes of June 10 and June 24, 2026
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of June 10 and June 24, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, aye.” (Motion: Caron, second: Cabbage)
Adjourn at 7:32 p.m
To adjourn at 7:32 p.m
From the minutes
“Selectman Caron motioned, Selectman Cabbage seconded and it was VOTED to adjourn at 7:32 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Caron, aye. Selectman Cabbage, 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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