MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 9, 2023
16 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
Ms. Riley called the Board of Selectmen's meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked for a motion to enter
Recess the meeting – Ms. Riley 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 Collins to recess the meeting. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the payrate as requested by the Highway Superintendent for part-time solid waste attendants and part-time seasonal park and grounds employees
To approve the payrate as requested by the Highway Superintendent for part-time solid waste attendants and part-time seasonal park and grounds employees
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the payrate as requested by the Highway Superintendent for part-time solid waste attendants and part-time seasonal park and grounds employees. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Acceptance of Minutes - May 2, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of May 2, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of May 2, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of May 2, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Ms. Riley informed that Matt Andrade has been serving on the SRPEDD Commission as the Planning Board's
Appoint Matt Andrade as the Town of Raynham's Planning Board representative to the SRPEDD Commission
To appoint Matt Andrade as the Town of Raynham's Planning Board representative to the SRPEDD Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint Matt Andrade as the Town of Raynham's Planning Board representative to the SRPEDD Commission. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Jessica Thomas - Treasurer/Collector
Approve the contract as presented for Jessica Thomas, Treasurer/Collector
To approve the contract as presented for Jessica Thomas, Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the contract as presented for Jessica Thomas, Treasurer/Collector. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Erin Medeiros - Director of Community Services
Approve the contract as presented for Erin Medeiros, Director of Community Services
To approve the contract as presented for Erin Medeiros, Director of Community Services
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the contract as presented for Erin Medeiros, Director of Community Services. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Patricia Montagano - VSO Administrative Clerk
Approve the contract as presented for Patricia Montagano, VSO Administrative Clerk
To approve the contract as presented for Patricia Montagano, VSO Administrative Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the contract as presented for Patricia Montagano, VSO Administrative Clerk. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approval of DPW Service Contracts - SERSG
Approve as presented the DPW Service Contracts through SERSG, the regional purchasing group that Raynham belongs to
To approve as presented the DPW Service Contracts through SERSG, the regional purchasing group that Raynham belongs to
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve as presented the DPW Service Contracts through SERSG, the regional purchasing group that Raynham belongs to. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the SERSG Contracts as approved
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the SERSG Contracts as approved
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the SERSG Contracts as approved. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approval of a One Day Liquor License for June 16, 2023, Raynham Lions Club
Approve a one-day Liquor License for the Lions Club on June 16, 2023
To approve a one-day Liquor License for the Lions Club on June 16, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve a one-day Liquor License for the Lions Club on June 16, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Request for a Tag Day - Bristol Plymouth Technical School
Approve a Tag Day for Bristol-Plymouth Technical School on June 2 & 3, 2023
To approve a Tag Day for Bristol-Plymouth Technical School on June 2 & 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve a Tag Day for Bristol-Plymouth Technical School on June 2 & 3, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Citizen of the Year Recommendation
Approve the Citizen of the Year Award recipient based on the Town Administrator's recommendation
To approve the Citizen of the Year Award recipient based on the Town Administrator's recommendation
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Citizen of the Year Award recipient based on the Town Administrator's recommendation. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Letter of Resignation - Raynham Library Board of Trustees - Yul-mi Cho
Accept with regret, forward a letter of appreciation, and post the vacant position for 14 days
To accept with regret, forward a letter of appreciation, and post the vacant position for 14 days
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept with regret, forward a letter of appreciation, and post the vacant position for 14 days. 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 May 9, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 9, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 9, 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 May 9, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated May 9, 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 May 9, 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)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of May 9, 2023, at 7:46 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of May 9, 2023, at 7:46 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 May 9, 2023, at 7:46 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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