MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 28, 2023
14 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
Acceptance of Minutes - March 21, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of March 21, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of March 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 March 21, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Take out of order New Business item (e), Raynham Junior Girl Scout Troop 82940 - Bronze Award Project proposal
To take out of order New Business item (e), Raynham Junior Girl Scout Troop 82940 - Bronze Award Project proposal
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to take out of order New Business item (e), Raynham Junior Girl Scout Troop 82940 - Bronze Award Project proposal. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Approve the project. She thanked the girls very much for their initiative in coming forward with the project. Mr. Pacheco seconded and echoed Ms. Riley's comments. The girls are very much appreciated for getting out ther
To approve the project. She thanked the girls very much for their initiative in coming forward with the project. Mr. Pacheco seconded and echoed Ms. Riley's comments. The girls are very much appreciated for getting out there and getting the project done. Mr. Schiavo congratulated the girls, wished them the very best, and thanked them for their community service
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley to approve the project. She thanked the girls very much for their initiative in coming forward with the project. Mr. Pacheco seconded and echoed Ms. Riley's comments. The girls are very much appreciated for getting out there and getting the project done. Mr. Schiavo congratulated the girls, wished them the very best, and thanked them for their community service. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
MDAR Animal Inspector Nomination
Appoint Linda Brackett, Raynham Assistant Animal Control Officer, to the position of MDAR Animal Inspector
To appoint Linda Brackett, Raynham Assistant Animal Control Officer, to the position of MDAR Animal Inspector
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to appoint Linda Brackett, Raynham Assistant Animal Control Officer, to the position of MDAR Animal Inspector. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Next Steps regarding South Street East/Old Colony Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
Request that the City of Taunton put the formal agreement in writing detailing the replacement costs of the South Street East/Old Colony Avenue Bridge and the City's offer to cover the design and engineering costs. Mr. P
To request that the City of Taunton put the formal agreement in writing detailing the replacement costs of the South Street East/Old Colony Avenue Bridge and the City's offer to cover the design and engineering costs. Mr. Pacheco seconded with an amendment to send a letter of appreciation to the City of Taunton for their cooperation
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley to request that the City of Taunton put the formal agreement in writing detailing the replacement costs of the South Street East/Old Colony Avenue Bridge and the City's offer to cover the design and engineering costs. Mr. Pacheco seconded with an amendment to send a letter of appreciation to the City of Taunton for their cooperation. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Support the Bridgewater-Raynham School District budget with a 1% increase for FY24
To support the Bridgewater-Raynham School District budget with a 1% increase for FY24
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to support the Bridgewater-Raynham School District budget with a 1% increase for FY24. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Approval of Annual Town Election Warrant
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant
To approve the Annual Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Mr. Pacheco
Request the Town Administrator explore security enhancement for the North School
To request the Town Administrator explore security enhancement for the North School
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to request the Town Administrator explore security enhancement for the North School. Discussion: Mr. Schiavo commented that Town files are stored at the North School, so there is definitely a need for security. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
RAVE's Salute to our Veterans Memorial Day Parade request
Approve the permit request from R.A.V.E. to hold the Ninth Annual Raynham Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 27, 2023
To approve the permit request from R.A.V.E. to hold the Ninth Annual Raynham Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 27, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the permit request from R.A.V.E. to hold the Ninth Annual Raynham Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Discussion: Mr. Schiavo suggested forwarding the request to the Police and Fire Departments for their approval. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Letter of Interest - Board of Registrars, Karen Donahue
Forward to the Board of Registrars Ms. Donahue's letter along with Ms. Deegan's letter of interest that the Board received at last week's meeting
To forward to the Board of Registrars Ms. Donahue's letter along with Ms. Deegan's letter of interest that the Board received at last week's meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to forward to the Board of Registrars Ms. Donahue's letter along with Ms. Deegan's letter of interest that the Board received at last week's meeting. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Tag Day Request - Full House Allstar Cheer, West Bridgewater, MA
Approve the tag day request from Full House Allstar Cheer, West Bridgewater, MA, for April 7, 8, 15 & 29, 2023
To approve the tag day request from Full House Allstar Cheer, West Bridgewater, MA, for April 7, 8, 15 & 29, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the tag day request from Full House Allstar Cheer, West Bridgewater, MA, for April 7, 8, 15 & 29, 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 March 28, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 28, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 28, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 28, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 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 March 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)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of March 28, 2023, at 7:59 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of March 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 March 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.
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