MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2023
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley, Kenneth Collins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Appoint Ms. Riley to the position of Chair for the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Ms. Riley to the position of Chair for the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint Ms. Riley to the position of Chair for the Board of Selectmen. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Appoint Mr. Pacheco to the position of Vice-Chair for the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Mr. Pacheco to the position of Vice-Chair for the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to appoint Mr. Pacheco to the position of Vice-Chair for the Board of Selectmen. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)
Appoint Mr. Collins to the position of Clerk for the Board of Selectmen
To appoint Mr. Collins to the position of Clerk for the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Riley to appoint Mr. Collins to the position of Clerk for the Board of Selectmen. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Riley)
Acceptance of Minutes - April 18, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of April 18, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of April 18, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of April 18, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group Municipal Representative Appointment 2023-2024
Appoint Ed Buckley, Highway Superintendent, as Raynham's representative, and Robert Iafrate, Building Commissioner, as alternate, on the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group
To appoint Ed Buckley, Highway Superintendent, as Raynham's representative, and Robert Iafrate, Building Commissioner, as alternate, on the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint Ed Buckley, Highway Superintendent, as Raynham's representative, and Robert Iafrate, Building Commissioner, as alternate, on the SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion - Citizen of the Year Award
Ratify the procedure as discussed for the Citizen of the Year Award
To ratify the procedure as discussed for the Citizen of the Year Award
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to ratify the procedure as discussed for the Citizen of the Year Award. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Acceptance of Mill Street Contract Proposal
Accept and approve the Mill Street Contract for the road improvement and bridge construction project
To accept and approve the Mill Street Contract for the road improvement and bridge construction project
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept and approve the Mill Street Contract for the road improvement and bridge construction project. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approval of Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants
Approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 25, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 25, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 25, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approval of Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants
Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 25, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 25, 2023
Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 25, 2023. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)
For a five-minute recess
To for a five-minute recess
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins for a five-minute recess. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Mill Street Contract
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Mill Street Contract
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Mill Street Contract. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Closing and approval of Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants for May 15, 2023
Close and approve the Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants for May 15, 2023, as printed
To close and approve the Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants for May 15, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to close and approve the Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants for May 15, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session at 7:04 p.m
To enter Executive Session at 7:04 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to enter Executive Session at 7:04 p.m. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye; and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of April 25, 2023, at 7:59 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of April 25, 2023, at 7:59 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of April 25, 2023, at 7:59 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
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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