MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 17, 2023
16 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
Mr. Schiavo called the Board of Selectmen's meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked for a motion to enter
Recess the meeting – Mr. Schiavo called the Board of Selectmen's meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked for a motion to enter
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 - January 10, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of January 10, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of January 10, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of January 10, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Constable Appointment - Daniel Cullinane
Reappoint Joel C. Thomas as Constable and appoint Daniel Cullinane as Constable
To reappoint Joel C. Thomas as Constable and appoint Daniel Cullinane as Constable
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to reappoint Joel C. Thomas as Constable and appoint Daniel Cullinane as Constable. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Farmer Series Pouring Permit - Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway - Kenneth Bayliss, Manager
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. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Approve the Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway, pending verification of the approval of department heads on the application
To approve the Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway, pending verification of the approval of department heads on the application
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Farmer Series Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway, pending verification of the approval of department heads on the application. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to close the Public Hearing. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Filling Part-Time Position of Library Assistant
Approve the request to fill the part-time position of the Library Assistant
To approve the request to fill the part-time position of the Library Assistant
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the request to fill the part-time position of the Library Assistant. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Change of Manager - Pepper Dining, Inc. dba Chili's, 500 South Street West
Schedule a Public Hearing for Pepper Dining, Inc. dba Chili's, 500 South Street West, for January 31, 2023, at 7:00 p.m
To schedule a Public Hearing for Pepper Dining, Inc. dba Chili's, 500 South Street West, for January 31, 2023, at 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to schedule a Public Hearing for Pepper Dining, Inc. dba Chili's, 500 South Street West, for January 31, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve the renewal of Entertainment Licenses as posted on the agenda and listed above
To approve the renewal of Entertainment Licenses as posted on the agenda and listed above
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the renewal of Entertainment Licenses as posted on the agenda and listed above. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve Tag Days for St. Ann Knights of Columbus, Boy Scout Troop 22, and Cub Scout Pack 87 of East Taunton as listed above
To approve Tag Days for St. Ann Knights of Columbus, Boy Scout Troop 22, and Cub Scout Pack 87 of East Taunton as listed above
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve Tag Days for St. Ann Knights of Columbus, Boy Scout Troop 22, and Cub Scout Pack 87 of East Taunton as listed above. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Special Town Election Warrant
Approve the Special Town Election Warrant as presented
To approve the Special Town Election Warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Special Town Election Warrant as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Discussion of House Bill No. 5297 - Citizen's Petition, 11/1/2021 Special Town Meeting Article 2
Forward a letter to the State Representative and State Senator informing them that the Article passed at Town Meeting and to file the Bill on behalf of the Town Meeting but with no endorsement from the Board
To forward a letter to the State Representative and State Senator informing them that the Article passed at Town Meeting and to file the Bill on behalf of the Town Meeting but with no endorsement from the Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to forward a letter to the State Representative and State Senator informing them that the Article passed at Town Meeting and to file the Bill on behalf of the Town Meeting but with no endorsement from the Board. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Mr. Barnes advised that the Board received an Open Meeting Law violation by Mr. Higgins of Northport,
For the Town Administrator to forward a response letter to Mr. Higgins and to the Attorney General's Office on the steps being taken to address the complaint and to rectify the situation
To for the Town Administrator to forward a response letter to Mr. Higgins and to the Attorney General's Office on the steps being taken to address the complaint and to rectify the situation
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco for the Town Administrator to forward a response letter to Mr. Higgins and to the Attorney General's Office on the steps being taken to address the complaint and to rectify the situation. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated January 17, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated January 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated January 17, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated January 17, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated January 17, 2023
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 January 17, 2023. 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 January 17, 2023, at 7:40 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of January 17, 2023, 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 January 17, 2023, 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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