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January 8, 2019
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Marie Smith, Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Enter into Executive Session in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effec
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21, 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 to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices or strategies with respect thereto. On a roll call vote, Chairman Smith and Selectmen Pacheco and Riley voted in the affirmative to enter into Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to enter into Executive Session in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21, 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 to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices or strategies with respect thereto. On a roll call vote, Chairman Smith and Selectmen Pacheco and Riley voted in the affirmative to enter into Executive Session..” (Motion: Riley)
Tuesday, January 8, 2019: Chairman Smith called the open meeting to order at 6:42 p.m
Hire two Police Officers, one of whom would attend the Police Academy and the other would join the Police Department at this time. Mr. Pacheco seconded and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous
To hire two Police Officers, one of whom would attend the Police Academy and the other would join the Police Department at this time. Mr. Pacheco seconded and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley then made a motion to hire two Police Officers, one of whom would attend the Police Academy and the other would join the Police Department at this time. Mr. Pacheco seconded and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Fill five positions on the Police Department reserve list Mr. Pacheco seconded and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous
To fill five positions on the Police Department reserve list Mr. Pacheco seconded and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley then made a motion to fill five positions on the Police Department reserve list Mr. Pacheco seconded and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Department Heads: Fire Chief Jim Januse was present to update the Board on the Activity Report for the month of December
Accept with regret – Department Heads: Fire Chief Jim Januse was present to update the Board on the Activity Report for the month of December
To accept with regret
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to accept with regret, Ms. Riley seconded, and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Appointments: An Application for Appointment for Constable was received from Mr
Approve based on the Police Chief's recommendationl
To approve based on the Police Chief's recommendationl
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to approve based on the Police Chief's recommendationl, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Public Hearing - Change of Manager - Westborough Beverage Corp. dba Walmart, Justin Ricky, Manager
Approve – Public Hearing - Change of Manager - Westborough Beverage Corp. dba Walmart, Justin Ricky, Manager
To approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve, Ms. Riley seconded, and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
New Business: An Application for Change of Manager was received from Apple New England, and a public hearing will be…
Accept the application for consideration. Ms. Riley seconded, and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous
To accept the application for consideration. Ms. Riley seconded, and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to accept the application for consideration. Ms. Riley seconded, and Mrs. Smith made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
From the Raynham Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Joseph Pacheco from his 2024 state Senate campaign photo, published by The New Bedford Light; Matthew Andrade from the Taunton Daily Gazette (April 2026 candidate photos). Other members show initials.
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