MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
April 27, 2021
12 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
Approve – Acceptance of the Minutes
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)
Re-Organization of the Board of Selectmen
Re-Organization of the Board of Selectmen
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
Nominate Mr. Schiavo as Vice-Chair
To nominate Mr. Schiavo as Vice-Chair
From the minutes
“Mr.” Ms. Riley made a motion to nominate Mr. Schiavo as Vice-Chair, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Mr. Schiavo made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
To nominate Mr. Schiavo as Vice-Chair
From the minutes
“Mr.” Ms. Riley made a motion to nominate Mr. Schiavo as Vice-Chair, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Mr. Schiavo made it unanimous. Mr.” Mr. Schiavo nominated Ms. Riley as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Pacheco seconded, and Ms. Riley made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Department Heads: Marsha Silvia, Town Clerk, called in to join the meeting and give a quick election update
Refer the matter to Town Counsel
To refer the matter to Town Counsel
From the minutes
“” Ms.” Ms. Riley made the motion to refer the matter to Town Counsel, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
Department Heads: John Donahue, Town Moderator, then called in to join the meeting with some emergency business…
Move forward – Department Heads: John Donahue, Town Moderator, then called in to join the meeting with some emergency business relative to Town Meeting
To move forward
From the minutes
“” Mr. Schiavo made a motion to move forward, Ms. Riley seconded the motion, and Mr. Pacheco said, “I agree with that as well..” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Appointments
Appoint – Appointments
To appoint
From the minutes
“Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) - Ed Buckley (June 1, 2021 through June 1, 2022); Alternate Member - Bob Iafrate Ms. Riley made a motion to appoint, Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
Discussion and Action: Animal Control Facility: Town Counsel Ted Pietnik was present at the meeting to discuss the…
Discussion and Action: Animal Control Facility: Town Counsel Ted Pietnik was present at the meeting to discuss the deed that transferred ownership of Borden Colony to the Town of Raynham
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
Town Administrator's Evaluation
Town Administrator's Evaluation
From the minutes
“Mr.” Ms.” Mr.” Ms. Riley seconded and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Riley)
Correspondence
Accept with regret and to send a letter from the Board thanking him for his many years of service. Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Mr.” The vote was unanimous
To accept with regret and to send a letter from the Board thanking him for his many years of service. Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Mr.” The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Ms. Riley made a motion to accept with regret and to send a letter from the Board thanking him for his many years of service. Mr. Schiavo seconded, and Mr.” The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
Approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated April 27, 2021, as submitted
To approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated April 27, 2021, as submitted
From the minutes
“Performance of Administrative Duties Mr. Schiavo motioned to approve the Town of Raynham Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated April 27, 2021, as submitted, Ms. Riley seconded, and Mr. Pacheco made it unanimous..” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Police Department Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated April 27, 2021, as submitted
To approve the Police Department Payroll and Invoice Warrants dated April 27, 2021, 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 April 27, 2021, 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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