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December 13, 2022
7 recorded votes, 2 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 - December 6, 2022
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of December 6, 2022, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of December 6, 2022, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of December 6, 2022, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Discussion - Temporary Overseer of Animal Control Department and Animal Control Issues
Establish an Animal Control/Animal Shelter Study Committee for recommendations to be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health. The Committee would investigate long-term and short-term goals including the s
To establish an Animal Control/Animal Shelter Study Committee for recommendations to be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health. The Committee would investigate long-term and short-term goals including the structure, operations, animal shelter issues and Articles of Organization. She proposed the Committee be chaired by the Town Administrator with members to consist of the Building Commissioner, Health Director, Chief of the Police Department or his designee, Chair of the Finance Committee or his designee, Park amd Recreation Commission Chair or his designee, and, as ex-officio members, both Animal Control Officers. She strongly recommends that no member of the Board of Selectmen serve on the Committee as the recommendations will ultimately come back from the Committee to the Board for acceptance or rejection. Mr. Pacheco seconded for discussion
Yes: Pacheco, RileyNo: Schiavo
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley to establish an Animal Control/Animal Shelter Study Committee for recommendations to be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health. The Committee would investigate long-term and short-term goals including the structure, operations, animal shelter issues and Articles of Organization. She proposed the Committee be … continued, “It will cost us nothing to find out at the state level if this is an acceptable thing to do on an interim basis. To object without pursuing it further makes no sense.” Mr. Schiavo called for a vote on the motion. Vote: 2-1-0Mr. Schiavo voted no..” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Kennel Application Calluna Kennels, 197 Carver Street
Approve the Kennel License for Calluna Kennels, 197 Carver Street, as recommended with 12-15 dogs
To approve the Kennel License for Calluna Kennels, 197 Carver Street, as recommended with 12-15 dogs
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Kennel License for Calluna Kennels, 197 Carver Street, as recommended with 12-15 dogs. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Mr. Gregory Barnes
Approve the request to close Town Hall on December 23, December 26, December 30, 2022 and January 2, 2023
To approve the request to close Town Hall on December 23, December 26, December 30, 2022 and January 2, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the request to close Town Hall on December 23, December 26, December 30, 2022 and January 2, 2023. 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 13, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 13, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 13, 2022. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 13, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated December 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2022, at 7:40 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of December 13, 2022, at 7:40 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 13, 2022, at 7:40 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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