MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
March 8, 2022
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley, Richard Schiavo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Acceptance of Minutes - March 1, 2022
Accept the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022 as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022 as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to accept the Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022 as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Bryan LaCivita - Fire Chief - Monthly Report for February
Support the Finance Committee on funding for the Fire Department to be presented at a Special Town Meeting in May
To support the Finance Committee on funding for the Fire Department to be presented at a Special Town Meeting in May
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to support the Finance Committee on funding for the Fire Department to be presented at a Special Town Meeting in May. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Support the purchase and to inform the Finance Committee that when budgeting for FY23 they will need to make up the operation budget to ensure the Fire Department operates at 100%
To support the purchase and to inform the Finance Committee that when budgeting for FY23 they will need to make up the operation budget to ensure the Fire Department operates at 100%
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to support the purchase and to inform the Finance Committee that when budgeting for FY23 they will need to make up the operation budget to ensure the Fire Department operates at 100%. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Paul & Peter Bumila - Public Safety Building Committee
Appoint Paul and Peter Bumila to the Public Safety Building Committee
To appoint Paul and Peter Bumila to the Public Safety Building Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to appoint Paul and Peter Bumila to the Public Safety Building Committee. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
The request is for a Change of Manager on record for liquor license. This would be the first change since
Approve the Change of Manager for Shaw's Supermarket, 300 New State Highway, Raynham, MA to Ryan Hebert
To approve the Change of Manager for Shaw's Supermarket, 300 New State Highway, Raynham, MA to Ryan Hebert
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Change of Manager for Shaw's Supermarket, 300 New State Highway, Raynham, MA to Ryan Hebert. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Discussion/Action- Animal Control Officer
Appoint Ms. Coleen Morse to the full-time position of Animal Control Officer per search committee recommendation, subject to contract review at the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting on March 15, 2022. Ms. Riley seconded
To appoint Ms. Coleen Morse to the full-time position of Animal Control Officer per search committee recommendation, subject to contract review at the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting on March 15, 2022. Ms. Riley seconded the motion for discussion. She asked for clarification from the Town Administrator on the number of individuals who applied for the position. Mr. Waters informed that there was a total of 95 applicants. It was determined that three applicants were worth consideration. Two candidates were put forth for an interview with one candidate withdrawing from the process. Ms. Morse was interviewed today by the search committee with a unanimous recommendation put forth to the Board. Mr. Pacheco expressed concerns with the number of applicants and only one interview conducted. Applicants need to be interviewed because paper does not always tell the whole story. He said, “Breaking protocol by only having one interview and voting before having the individual come before us is not protocol.” Mr. Schiavo discussed the ability of the search committee and their recommendation to the Board. He said the Board already interviewed Ms. Morse and there is no change; therefore, it seems reasonable to appoint her. Mr. Pacheco feels that the third applicant through the preliminary review was qualified and should have been interviewed. Mr. Waters informed that after reviewing job qualifications of the third applicant, the type of questions to be asked during the interview would not fit the position. Ms. Riley asked if the Board would feel comfortable with Ms. Morse coming in for an interview at the next meeting and then voting on the appointment. Mr. Pacheco agreed with an interview as the Board previously interviewed Ms. Morse for a part-time position, but this is a full-time salary position with benefits
The roll call in the minutes does not match the count (1-2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo to appoint Ms. Coleen Morse to the full-time position of Animal Control Officer per search committee recommendation, subject to contract review at the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting on March 15, 2022. Ms. Riley seconded the motion for discussion. She asked for clarification from the Town Administrator on the number of … meeting and then voting on the appointment. Mr. Pacheco agreed with an interview as the Board previously interviewed Ms. Morse for a part-time position, but this is a full-time salary position with benefits. Vote: 1-2-0 (Mr. Pacheco and Ms. Riley voted No).” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Take the recommendation from the search committee under advisement and to invite Ms. Colleen Morse to the next Board of Selectmen's meeting to be interviewed
To take the recommendation from the search committee under advisement and to invite Ms. Colleen Morse to the next Board of Selectmen's meeting to be interviewed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Schiavo to take the recommendation from the search committee under advisement and to invite Ms. Colleen Morse to the next Board of Selectmen's meeting to be interviewed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
Raynham Lions Club - 75^(th) Anniversary - One Day Special License
Approve the Raynham Lions Club - 75th Anniversary - One Day Special License for April 9, 2022
To approve the Raynham Lions Club - 75^(th) Anniversary - One Day Special License for April 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Raynham Lions Club - 75^(th) Anniversary - One Day Special License for April 9, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
SERSG Award - Tree Removal Services
Approve SERSG Tree Removal contract award to North- Eastern Tree Co of Cranston, RI in the amount of $12,400
To approve SERSG Tree Removal contract award to North- Eastern Tree Co of Cranston, RI in the amount of $12,400
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve SERSG Tree Removal contract award to North- Eastern Tree Co of Cranston, RI in the amount of $12,400. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Mr. Pacheco
Request the Building Commissioner follow the same process for 1000 New State Highway as was followed for 1958 Broadway with a report back to the Board
To request the Building Commissioner follow the same process for 1000 New State Highway as was followed for 1958 Broadway with a report back to the Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to request the Building Commissioner follow the same process for 1000 New State Highway as was followed for 1958 Broadway with a report back to the Board. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Forward a petition to legislative delegates and the Governor to suspend the state's gas tax for as long as gas is over $4 a gallon
To forward a petition to legislative delegates and the Governor to suspend the state's gas tax for as long as gas is over $4 a gallon
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Schiavo to forward a petition to legislative delegates and the Governor to suspend the state's gas tax for as long as gas is over $4 a gallon. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
Correspondence
Approve the request from the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education, Inc. “Salute to Our Veterans” Committee for a parade permit for their 8th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28, 2022
To approve the request from the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education, Inc. “Salute to Our Veterans” Committee for a parade permit for their 8^(th) Annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28, 2022
Yes: Pacheco, SchiavoAbstained: Riley
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Pacheco to approve the request from the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education, Inc. “Salute to Our Veterans” Committee for a parade permit for their 8^(th) Annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 2-0-1 (Ms. Riley abstained).” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Pacheco)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 8, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 8, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 8, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 8, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 8, 2022
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Schiavo to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 8, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting of March 8, 2022, at 7:25pm
To adjourn from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting of March 8, 2022, at 7:25pm
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to adjourn from the Board of Selectmen's Meeting of March 8, 2022, at 7:25pm. Vote: 3-0-0.” (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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