MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2020
21 recorded votes, 2 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 the minutes of all three meetings
To accept the minutes of all three meetings
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made the motion to accept the minutes of all three meetings, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Department Heads & Committees
Immediately send out a directive to Department Heads reminding them of this policy and program and ask if they have any jobs to fill. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous
To immediately send out a directive to Department Heads reminding them of this policy and program and ask if they have any jobs to fill. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to immediately send out a directive to Department Heads reminding them of this policy and program and ask if they have any jobs to fill. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Approve the request for two cell phones with the caveat of having the office phone forwarded to them. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous
To approve the request for two cell phones with the caveat of having the office phone forwarded to them. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco then made a motion to approve the request for two cell phones with the caveat of having the office phone forwarded to them. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Move forward with a second hazardous waste day next year
To move forward with a second hazardous waste day next year
From the minutes
“Mr Pacheco made a motion to move forward with a second hazardous waste day next year, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Mr. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Send a letter to the Police Department expressing the Board's appreciation for the team effort with the Animal Control Department
To send a letter to the Police Department expressing the Board's appreciation for the team effort with the Animal Control Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Schiavo made a motion to send a letter to the Police Department expressing the Board's appreciation for the team effort with the Animal Control Department, Mr. Pacheco seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Pacheco)
Completion of Old or Continuing Business
Endorse the action for the record
To endorse the action for the record
From the minutes
“Mr. Schiavo made the motion, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Pacheco)
Completion of Old or Continuing Business
From the minutes
“” Mr.” Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (second: Schiavo)
Completion of Old or Continuing Business: The Board discussed the Open Space for Raynham Preserve and Raynham…
Approve – Completion of Old or Continuing Business: The Board discussed the Open Space for Raynham Preserve and Raynham Preserve Trust
To approve
From the minutes
“Mr.” Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Completion of Old or Continuing Business: The Board discussed Animal Control and the Assistant Animal Control Officer
Table until the next meeting
To table until the next meeting
From the minutes
“Ms.” Mr. Pacheco made a motion to table until the next meeting, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
The Board discussed the Junk Dealer's License for Hanoush Jewelers at 500 South Street Wesr
Approve – The Board discussed the Junk Dealer's License for Hanoush Jewelers at 500 South Street Wesr
To approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
To approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
The Board discussed the request from the Lions Club for a One-Day Liquor License for Sept
Approve – The Board discussed the request from the Lions Club for a One-Day Liquor License for Sept
To approve
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to approve, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
The Board discussed a proposed agreement for auditing services with Robert E. Brown II. Mr
The Board discussed a proposed agreement for auditing services with Robert E. Brown II. Mr
The minutes name only some of the members present for this vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“My motion is to engage Mr.” Mr. Schiavo seconded the motion, but Mr. Waters explained that the current contract includes this fiscal year, so approving a one-year contract now would be for FY22..” (second: Schiavo)
The Board discussed a Petition for Acceptance of Christina's Path as a Town Way
Forward the request to the Planning Board and the Highway Department
To forward the request to the Planning Board and the Highway Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to forward the request to the Planning Board and the Highway Department, Mr Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
The next Agenda item was a request for reimbursement from RayCAM. Ms
Table the request and have Town Counsel weigh in as well. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous
To table the request and have Town Counsel weigh in as well. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to table the request and have Town Counsel weigh in as well. Mr. Schiavo seconded and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Correspondence
Forward the notice to interested parties in the Town
To forward the notice to interested parties in the Town
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to forward the notice to interested parties in the Town, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Reach out to the organizers and see if they would like a proclamation from the Town to support their efforts
To reach out to the organizers and see if they would like a proclamation from the Town to support their efforts
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to reach out to the organizers and see if they would like a proclamation from the Town to support their efforts, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Correspondence: A request for a peaceful demonstration was received from Dominic Monteiro
Refer the request to the Police and Fire Departments
To refer the request to the Police and Fire Departments
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to refer the request to the Police and Fire Departments, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Correspondence
Refer the complaint to the Zoning Enforcement Officer
To refer the complaint to the Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco made a motion to refer the complaint to the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Schiavo)
Approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 25, 2020, as submitted
To approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 25, 2020, as submitted
From the minutes
“Performance of Administrative Duties Mr. Schiavo motioned to approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 25, 2020, as submitted, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Pacheco)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Police Department Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 25, 2020, as submitted
To approve the Police Department Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated August 25, 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 25, 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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