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August 13, 2020
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Patricia Riley, Joseph Pacheco, Richard Schiavo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Acceptance of the Minutes
Accept, as printed, the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting held on July 28, 2020
To accept, as printed, the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting held on July 28, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made that motion, Mr. Schiavo seconded it, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Department Heads & Committees: Police Chief Jim Donovan was present to give his monthly report
Send a letter to those businesses that have temporary licenses expiring at the end of this month and make the Police Department aware for compliance purposes
To send a letter to those businesses that have temporary licenses expiring at the end of this month and make the Police Department aware for compliance purposes
From the minutes
“” Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (second: Schiavo)
Appointments: Health Agent - Ms
Appoint Matt Tanis as the Health Agent for a three-year contract. Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous
To appoint Matt Tanis as the Health Agent for a three-year contract. Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“” Mr. Pacheco then made a motion to appoint Matt Tanis as the Health Agent for a three-year contract. Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Completion of Old Business: Class II Dealer Application - Jean Charles, 1690 New State Highway Ms
Approve and Mr.” Mr. Iafrate said, “It would be good to limit the number of vehicles kept there because, with the previous dealership there, you couldn't get a car in there off the highway. Mr.” Mr. Schiavo seconded the
To approve and Mr.” Mr. Iafrate said, “It would be good to limit the number of vehicles kept there because, with the previous dealership there, you couldn't get a car in there off the highway. Mr.” Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion to approve the application for a Class II Dealers Application for Jean Charles, 1690 New State Highway, contingent upon the Building Commissioner's approval and recommendations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve and Mr.” Mr. Iafrate said, “It would be good to limit the number of vehicles kept there because, with the previous dealership there, you couldn't get a car in there off the highway. Mr.” Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion to approve the application for a Class II Dealers Application for Jean Charles, 1690 New State Highway, contingent upon the Building Commissioner's approval and recommendations..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
September 14th Special Town Meeting Warrant Updates
Approve – September 14th Special Town Meeting Warrant Updates
To approve
From the minutes
“” Ms.” Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
September 14th Special Town Meeting Warrant Updates
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“” Mr.” Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (second: Schiavo)
From the minutes
“Ms.” State Primary Elections Warrant Mr.Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (second: Schiavo)
Discussion and/or action: Open Space for Raynham Preserve and Raynham Preserve East
Table the matter and said it shouldn't be on the agenda until there is feedback from Town Counsel, the Building Commissioner and Conservation Commission. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous
To table the matter and said it shouldn't be on the agenda until there is feedback from Town Counsel, the Building Commissioner and Conservation Commission. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco thanked Mrs.” Discussion and/or action: Open Space for Raynham Preserve and Raynham Preserve East Mr.” Mr. Pacheco made a motion to table the matter and said it shouldn't be on the agenda until there is feedback from Town Counsel, the Building Commissioner and Conservation Commission. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
New Business - Discussion: EEE
New Business - Discussion: EEE
From the minutes
“” Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (second: Schiavo)
Discussion: Draft Essential Employee and Telework Policies/COOP update
Take it under advisement and refer it to Town Counsel and then to the Department Heads. ” Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous
To take it under advisement and refer it to Town Counsel and then to the Department Heads. ” Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“” Mr. Pacheco made a motion to take it under advisement and refer it to Town Counsel and then to the Department Heads. ” Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Government Study Committee Chairman John Donahue called in to discuss the committee's recommendations with respect…
Government Study Committee Chairman John Donahue called in to discuss the committee's recommendations with respect to the open position with the Conse
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“” Ms. 25th and Mr.” It was so voted..”
Award of Public Safety Building Conceptual and Schematic Design Contract
Award of Public Safety Building Conceptual and Schematic Design Contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made the motion, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Correspondence
Accept with regret – Correspondence
To accept with regret
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to accept with regret, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the warrants only when the Board is not meeting to sign them. Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion and Ms. Riley made it unanimous
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the warrants only when the Board is not meeting to sign them. Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion and Ms. Riley made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“” Performance of Administrative Duties Ms.” Mr. Pacheco then made the motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the warrants only when the Board is not meeting to sign them. Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 11, 2020, as submitted
To approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 11, 2020, as submitted
From the minutes
“Mr. Schiavo then motioned to approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 11, 2020, as submitted, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Pacheco)
Approve the Police Department Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 11, 2020, as submitted
To approve the Police Department Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 11, 2020, as submitted
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Mr. Schiavo then made a motion to approve the Police Department Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 11, 2020, as submitted, Ms. Riley seconded the motion, and Mr. Pacheco abstained..” (Motion: Schiavo, 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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