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December 6, 2022
15 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 Riley and seconded by Pacheco to recess the meeting. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Acceptance of Minutes - November 29, 2022
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of November 29, 2022, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of November 29, 2022, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of November 29, 2022, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Mutual Aid - Inspectional Services
Appoint as recommended – Mutual Aid - Inspectional Services
To appoint as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to appoint as recommended. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
7:05 p.m. - Mr. Schiavo asked for a motion to open the Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to open the Public Hearing. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Set the tax rate at the 126 percent shift as recommended by the Board of Assessors
To set the tax rate at the 126 percent shift as recommended by the Board of Assessors
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to set the tax rate at the 126 percent shift as recommended by the Board of Assessors. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Approve the residential factor of 92,4633 percent
To approve the residential factor of 92,4633 percent
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to approve the residential factor of 92,4633 percent. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to close the Public Hearing. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Confirm that the Special Election voting date will be Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
To confirm that the Special Election voting date will be Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to confirm that the Special Election voting date will be Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Discussion: Mr. Schiavo asked that a flyer be mailed to alert residents regarding the voting, similar to the flyer that was mailed prior to the debt exclusion vote on the Bristol-Plymouth project. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Fire Prevention Permit Fee
Approve as recommended by the Chief
To approve as recommended by the Chief
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve as recommended by the Chief. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Tag Days - Girls Scout
Approve the request for Raynham Girls Scout Tag Days as listed
To approve the request for Raynham Girls Scout Tag Days as listed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the request for Raynham Girls Scout Tag Days as listed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Mr. Gregory Barnes
Approve the request – Mr. Gregory Barnes
To approve the request
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the request. Discussion: Mr. Pacheco spoke of the struggles in getting people to plow and with the loss of Highway personnel, he sympathizes with Mr. Buckley in trying to get these positions filled. Ms. Riley pointed out that these are not new positions. The motion is only to fill the two existing positions. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Mr. Pacheco
Forward a letter of congratulations to the Bristol-Plymouth High School Cheerleading Team on the accomplishment
To forward a letter of congratulations to the Bristol-Plymouth High School Cheerleading Team on the accomplishment
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to forward a letter of congratulations to the Bristol-Plymouth High School Cheerleading Team on the accomplishment. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 6, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 6, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 6, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 6, 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 2022, at 8:02 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of December 6, 2022, at 8:02 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 December 6, 2022, at 8:02 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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