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Dighton Former Selectman

Nicole Mello

Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2026 Board

55 of 64meetings attended (86%) · whole board 88%
587votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
2 of 7split votes where Mello was in the minority · whole board 33%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Mello voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mello as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 55 of 64 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2024–2026 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (64)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2026 Board

Aug 27Allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town…Motion: to allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town HallPassed 2–0 · Mello: Yes

August 27, 2025: Allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caron, MelloAbstained: Mark Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco abstained.” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Aug 27Allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town…Motion: to allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town HallPassed 2–0 · Mello: Yes

August 27, 2025: Allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caron, MelloAbstained: Mark Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to allow the Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco abstained.” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 22ReconsiderMotion: to reconsiderPassed 2–1 · Mello: Yes

January 22, 2025: Reconsider

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To reconsider

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Mello motioned to reconsider, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jan 22For non-union full-time employees receive a COLA of 2.5%Motion: for non-union full-time employees receive a COLA of 2.5%Passed 2–1 · Mello: Yes

January 22, 2025: For non-union full-time employees receive a COLA of 2.5%

ApprovePassed · 2–1

For non-union full-time employees receive a COLA of 2.5%

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED for non-union full-time employees receive a COLA of 2.5%. Selectman Pacheco said he would not second and thought they should take the budget as a whole. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jan 22For part time non-union COLA of 2.5%Motion: for part time non-union COLA of 2.5%Passed 2–1 · Mello: Yes

January 22, 2025: For part time non-union COLA of 2.5%

ApprovePassed · 2–1

For part time non-union COLA of 2.5%

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to seconded and it was VOTED for part time non-union COLA of 2.5%. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Oct 16Recommend Article 14 as presentedMotion: to recommend Article 14 as presentedPassed 2–1 · Mello: No

October 16, 2024: Recommend Article 14 as presented

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To recommend Article 14 as presented

Voted: No

Yes: Caron, Mark PachecoNo: Mello

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to recommend Article 14 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Mello, no..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Aug 21Accept the job description at 28 hours, per weekMotion: to accept the job description at 28 hours, per weekPassed 2–1 · Mello: Yes

August 21, 2024: Accept the job description at 28 hours, per week

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To accept the job description at 28 hours, per week

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the job description at 28 hours, per week. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, no..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jun 12Appoint MrMotion: to appoint MrPassed 2–1 · Mello: No

June 12, 2024: Appoint Mr

AppointPassed · 2–1

To appoint Mr

Voted: No

Yes: Caron, Mark PachecoNo: Mello

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to appoint Mr. Hull as aM Associate Member of the Conservation Commission. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Pacheco, aye. ; Selectman Mello, no.” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 24Accept the increased fees effective July 1, 2024Motion: to accept the increased fees effective July 1, 2024Passed 2–1 · Mello: Yes

April 24, 2024: Accept the increased fees effective July 1, 2024

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To accept the increased fees effective July 1, 2024

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caron, MelloNo: Mark Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Mello motioned, Chairman Caron stepped down to second and it was VOTED to accept the increased fees effective July 1, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Caron, aye. Selectman Mello, aye. Selectman Pacheco, nay..” (Motion: Mello, second: Caron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 10Strike the liaison position to the Dighton Development and…Motion: to strike the liaison position to the Dighton Development and Industrial…Passed 2–0 · Mello: Yes

April 10, 2024: Strike the liaison position to the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To strike the liaison position to the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission

Voted: Yes

Yes: Caron, MelloAbstained: Mark Pacheco

From the minutes

“Selectman Pacheco motioned, Selectman Mello seconded and it was VOTED to strike the liaison position to the Dighton Development and Industrial Commission. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Pacheco, abstained. Selectman Mello, aye. Chairman Caron, aye..” (Motion: Mark Pacheco, second: Mello)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (719)

    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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