MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 28, 2023
10 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
Acceptance of Minutes - February 21, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of February 21, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of February 21, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of February 21, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Discussion/Selection of Health Director
Appoint Paula Rossi-Clapp to the position of Health Director. Mr. Pacheco seconded for discussion
To appoint Paula Rossi-Clapp to the position of Health Director. Mr. Pacheco seconded for discussion
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley to appoint Paula Rossi-Clapp to the position of Health Director. Mr. Pacheco seconded for discussion. Discussion: Mr. Pacheco agreed with Ms. Riley and said the Town was fortunate to have two very well qualified candidates. He commented that the Collins Center did great work and it demonstrates the value of the Collins Center … that both candidates were excellent, and he would agree that, at this point in time, Ms. Rossi-Clapp would be the best fit for Raynham. Mr. Pacheco added to the motion that the appointment would be contingent upon successful contract negotiations. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Read Across America Resolution Presentation
Accept the Resolution for Read Across America and proclaim the week of March 1 through March 7, 2023, as “Read Across America Week” in the Town of Raynham
To accept the Resolution for Read Across America and proclaim the week of March 1 through March 7, 2023, as “Read Across America Week” in the Town of Raynham
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to accept the Resolution for Read Across America and proclaim the week of March 1 through March 7, 2023, as “Read Across America Week” in the Town of Raynham. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Discussion - New National Opioid Settlement
Approve participating in the settlement. Raynham will receive approximately $124,000 for the life of the payout. Ms. Riley seconded
To approve participating in the settlement. Raynham will receive approximately $124,000 for the life of the payout. Ms. Riley seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco to approve participating in the settlement. Raynham will receive approximately $124,000 for the life of the payout. Ms. Riley seconded. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Apply Mosquito Larvicide by Aircraft
Allow the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project to apply mosquito larvicide by aircraft between April 2023 and October 2023 on behalf of Bristol County Mosquito Control
To allow the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project to apply mosquito larvicide by aircraft between April 2023 and October 2023 on behalf of Bristol County Mosquito Control
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to allow the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project to apply mosquito larvicide by aircraft between April 2023 and October 2023 on behalf of Bristol County Mosquito Control. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Town Administrator Evaluation
Adopt the template as an evaluation tool for the Town Administrator's position
To adopt the template as an evaluation tool for the Town Administrator's position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to adopt the template as an evaluation tool for the Town Administrator's position. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated February 28, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated February 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated February 28, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated February 28, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated February 28, 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 February 28, 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)
Enter into Executive Session for the following stated reason: MGL C.30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions
To enter into Executive Session for the following stated reason: MGL C.30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Health Director Contract. The Board will return to open session only for the purpose of adjourning the meeting with no additional business to be conducted. Ms. Riley seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to enter into Executive Session for the following stated reason: MGL C.30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Health Director Contract. The Board will return to open session only for the purpose of adjourning the meeting with no additional business to be conducted. Ms. Riley seconded. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Health Director Contract. The Board will return to open session only for the purpose of adjourning the
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of February 28, 2023 at 7:59 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of February 28, 2023 at 7:59 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 February 28, 2023 at 7:59 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 →