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May 21, 2019
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Marie Smith, Patricia Riley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Board of Selectmen May 21, 2019
Enter into Executive Session in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargainin
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, 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 also to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. On a roll call vote, Chairman Pacheco and Selectmen Smith 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 conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, 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 also to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body. On a roll ca.” (Motion: Riley)
Accept the minutes of the May 14, 2019 meeting as printed
To accept the minutes of the May 14, 2019 meeting as printed
Yes: Pacheco, RileyAbstained: Smith
From the minutes
“Acceptance of the Minutes Ms. Riley made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 14, 2019 meeting as printed, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Mrs. Smith voted present..” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Acceptance of the Minutes
Accept the minutes of the May 14, 2019 meeting as printed
To accept the minutes of the May 14, 2019 meeting as printed
The minutes name only some of the members present for this vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Acceptance of the Minutes Ms. Riley made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 14, 2019 meeting as printed, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Mrs. Smith voted present. Appointments Ms. Riley stated that at the Historical Commission's meeting on May 16th, it was voted unanimously to recommend that Karen Jackson of Raynham be appointed to fill the open seat on the Commission..” (Motion: Riley)
Appointments
Appoint Mrs. Jackson for a three-year term
To appoint Mrs. Jackson for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to appoint Mrs. Jackson for a three-year term, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
Appointments: An Application was received for the Re-Appointment of David DiCenso of Halifax as Constable for a…
Appoint – Appointments: An Application was received for the Re-Appointment of David DiCenso of Halifax as Constable for a one-year term
To appoint
From the minutes
“Mrs. Smith made a motion to appoint, Ms. Riley seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Smith, second: Riley)
Appointments: Correspondence was received from SRPEDD requesting the Board appoint its representative to the…
Re-appoint Carol Sullivan of Raynham
To re-appoint Carol Sullivan of Raynham
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to re-appoint Carol Sullivan of Raynham, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
Public Hearing - Transfer of License for Harry's La Casa Mia
Approve the transfer – Public Hearing - Transfer of License for Harry's La Casa Mia
To approve the transfer
From the minutes
“” The Board discussed the matter and Mr.” Mrs. Smith made a motion to approve the transfer, Ms. Riley seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Smith, second: Riley)
New Business: Three members of the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education addressed the Board
Approve both resolutions – New Business: Three members of the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education addressed the Board
To approve both resolutions
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to approve both resolutions, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
New Business
Approve – New Business
To approve
From the minutes
“The Board will meet every other week and the dates the Board will meet are as follows: June 11th, June 25th, July 9th, July 23rd, August 6th, and August 20th Ms. Riley made a motion to approve, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
Approve contingent upon the environmental analysis and the bond
To approve contingent upon the environmental analysis and the bond
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made the motion, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
Approve – New Business
To approve
From the minutes
“Mr.” Mr.” Mrs. Smith made a motion to approve, Ms. Riley seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Smith, second: Riley)
Town Administrator's Report
Approve – Town Administrator's Report
To approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to approve, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
Town Administrator's Report: Regarding the Southeastern Regional Services Group, Mr
Approve – Town Administrator's Report: Regarding the Southeastern Regional Services Group, Mr
To approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to approve, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
Correspondence: A Tag Day request was received from the Silver City Sharks for the following days: June 18th - 20th…
Approve – Correspondence: A Tag Day request was received from the Silver City Sharks for the following days: June 18th - 20th and June 25th - 27th
To approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to approve, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
To approve
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to approve, Mrs. Smith seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
Adjournment
Adjournment
From the minutes
“, Ms. Riley motioned, and Mrs. Smith seconded, to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, signing of Bills and Warrants, with no business to be conducted afterwards..” (Motion: Riley, second: Smith)
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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