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November 8, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley, Richard Schiavo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recess the meeting
To recess the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to recess the meeting. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Acceptance of Minutes - November 1, 2022
Rescind his original motion and motion to accept the minutes of November 1, 2022 with the amendment to reflect Mr. Schiavo's “no” vote on the discussion of keys to the Gymkhana Building. Ms. Riley seconded
To rescind his original motion and motion to accept the minutes of November 1, 2022 with the amendment to reflect Mr. Schiavo's “no” vote on the discussion of keys to the Gymkhana Building. Ms. Riley seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco to rescind his original motion and motion to accept the minutes of November 1, 2022 with the amendment to reflect Mr. Schiavo's “no” vote on the discussion of keys to the Gymkhana Building. Ms. Riley seconded. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Report regarding Animal Control Matters
Accept Attorney Emerson's recommendation as outlined in his report and to confirm the vote taken at the May 10, 2022 Town Meeting and that the Health Director is the Department Head with other employees reporting to the
To accept Attorney Emerson's recommendation as outlined in his report and to confirm the vote taken at the May 10, 2022 Town Meeting and that the Health Director is the Department Head with other employees reporting to the Health Director
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to accept Attorney Emerson's recommendation as outlined in his report and to confirm the vote taken at the May 10, 2022 Town Meeting and that the Health Director is the Department Head with other employees reporting to the Health Director. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Special Police Officer - John Henrique
Appoint John Henrique as a Special Police Officer effective November 12, 2022
To appoint John Henrique as a Special Police Officer effective November 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to appoint John Henrique as a Special Police Officer effective November 12, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Constable - Lawrence Cabeceiras
Reappoint Lawrence Cabeceiras as Constable
To reappoint Lawrence Cabeceiras as Constable
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to reappoint Lawrence Cabeceiras as Constable. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Senior Center Renovation Committee - letters/resumes of Interest for Citizen Appointment
Table the discussion and invite in all applicants for the Board's meeting on November 22, 2022
To table the discussion and invite in all applicants for the Board's meeting on November 22, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to table the discussion and invite in all applicants for the Board's meeting on November 22, 2022. Discussion: Ms. Riley thanked all who responded to the position. Mr. Schiavo asked if resumes should be forwarded to the Renovation Committee as the appointed person will be serving directly with the existing Renovation Committee. … is not willing to renounce the Board's appointing authority. He further stated that a Subcommittee cannot appoint somebody; they are not the appointing authority. The Renovation Committee input can occur during the discussion with the applicants. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Close at this time the window for letters of interest to serve on the Senior Center Renovation Committee
To close at this time the window for letters of interest to serve on the Senior Center Renovation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to close at this time the window for letters of interest to serve on the Senior Center Renovation Committee. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Tag Day - National Junior Honor Society
Approve the Tag Day request from the National Junior Honor Society of Raynham for December 16, 2022
To approve the Tag Day request from the National Junior Honor Society of Raynham for December 16, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Tag Day request from the National Junior Honor Society of Raynham for December 16, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Request from House of Representatives
Accept the language change to Massachusetts House Bill 5297 from the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
To accept the language change to Massachusetts House Bill 5297 from the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to accept the language change to Massachusetts House Bill 5297 from the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated November 8, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated November 8, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated November 8, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated November 8, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated November 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 November 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)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 8, 2022, at 7:58 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 8, 2022, at 7:58 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 November 8, 2022, at 7:58 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.
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