MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 4, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley, Richard Schiavo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Joseph Pacheco - Clerk Ms. Dawn Caradonna - Recording Secretary
Recess the meeting – Mr. Joseph Pacheco - Clerk Ms. Dawn Caradonna - Recording Secretary
To recess the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to recess the meeting. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Acceptance of Minutes - September 27, 2022
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of September 27, 2022, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of September 27, 2022, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of September 27, 2022, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Discussion and Action - Process to Request Legal Opinions
Reinstate the policy whereby approval by the Board or Town Administrator is required to contact any of the Town's legal advisors - Town Counsel, Labor Counsel or, in a rare circumstance, Special Counsel. For clarity, Mr.
To reinstate the policy whereby approval by the Board or Town Administrator is required to contact any of the Town's legal advisors - Town Counsel, Labor Counsel or, in a rare circumstance, Special Counsel. For clarity, Mr. Schiavo asked that any contact with legal counsel should come through the Board and/or Town Administrator in the Board's absence. Mr. Pacheco said, “An example would be the Board's summer schedule where it is not practical to make someone wait two weeks and there are emergency situations that need attention. If the Board is able to, the Board would approve. If the Board is not able to approve due to posting of the agenda or scheduling of the Board's meeting, and the Town Administrator deems it appropriate, he should be able to approve, followed by notification to the Board.” Ms. Riley seconded for discussion and asked that it be put in writing by the Town Administrator for review by the Board so that everyone is on the same page. She also noted that if the request comes from a Department Head, it might not be appropriate for it to come before the Board, but rather the Town Administrator could authorize and give approval in that situation as long as notification was then given to the Board. Ms. Riley offered that as an amendment. Mr. Pacheco seconded the amendment
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco to reinstate the policy whereby approval by the Board or Town Administrator is required to contact any of the Town's legal advisors - Town Counsel, Labor Counsel or, in a rare circumstance, Special Counsel. For clarity, Mr. Schiavo asked that any contact with legal counsel should come through the Board and/or Town Administrator … for it to come before the Board, but rather the Town Administrator could authorize and give approval in that situation as long as notification was then given to the Board. Ms. Riley offered that as an amendment. Mr. Pacheco seconded the amendment. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Raynham Historical Society 50^(th) Anniversary
Table until October 11, 2022
To table until October 11, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to table until October 11, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Transfer of License - Route 44 Auto Gallery, 1690 New State Highway
Schedule a Public Hearing for Change of Manager, American Legion Post 405, and Transfer of License - Route 44 Auto Gallery, 1690 New State Highway on October 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m
To schedule a Public Hearing for Change of Manager, American Legion Post 405, and Transfer of License - Route 44 Auto Gallery, 1690 New State Highway on October 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to schedule a Public Hearing for Change of Manager, American Legion Post 405, and Transfer of License - Route 44 Auto Gallery, 1690 New State Highway on October 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Board of Health Septic Variance Request - 140 Gardiner Street
Approve the Septic System Upgrade and Variance Request for 140 Gardiner Street in accordance with the recommendation stipulated by Interim Health Director Alan Perry
To approve the Septic System Upgrade and Variance Request for 140 Gardiner Street in accordance with the recommendation stipulated by Interim Health Director Alan Perry
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Septic System Upgrade and Variance Request for 140 Gardiner Street in accordance with the recommendation stipulated by Interim Health Director Alan Perry. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
One Day Special License - Rock Hard Racing
Approve a One Day Liquor License for Rock Hard Racing based on the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission
To approve a One Day Liquor License for Rock Hard Racing based on the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve a One Day Liquor License for Rock Hard Racing based on the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Tag Day Request - Adult Teen Challenge New England
Approve the Tag Day request from Adult Teen Challenge New England for October 14 & 15, and November 4 & 5, 2022
To approve the Tag Day request from Adult Teen Challenge New England for October 14 & 15, and November 4 & 5, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Tag Day request from Adult Teen Challenge New England for October 14 & 15, and November 4 & 5, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Opening and Closing of Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Town Meeting Warrant on October 4, 2022, and to close the Warrant on October 14, 2022
To open the Town Meeting Warrant on October 4, 2022, and to close the Warrant on October 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to open the Town Meeting Warrant on October 4, 2022, and to close the Warrant on October 14, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 4, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 4, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 4, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 4, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 4, 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 October 4, 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)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 4, 2022, at 7:38 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 4, 2022, at 7:38 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 4, 2022, at 7:38 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →