MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 13, 2023
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley, Kenneth Collins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Mr. Kenneth Collins - Clerk Ms. Dawn Caradonna, Recording Secretary
Recess the meeting – Mr. Kenneth Collins - Clerk Ms. Dawn Caradonna, Recording Secretary
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)
Acceptance of Minutes - May 30, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of May 30, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of May 30, 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 30, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Constable Appointment - Jeffrey Alan Belisle, 599 Washington Street, Pembroke, MA
Appoint as Constable Jeffrey Alan Belisle of 599 Washington Street, Pembroke, MA
To appoint as Constable Jeffrey Alan Belisle of 599 Washington Street, Pembroke, MA
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint as Constable Jeffrey Alan Belisle of 599 Washington Street, Pembroke, MA. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Constable Re-appointment - David C. DiCenso, C-1 Lydon Lane, Halifax, MA
Reappoint as Constable David C. DiCenso, C-1 Lydon Lane, Halifax, MA
To reappoint as Constable David C. DiCenso, C-1 Lydon Lane, Halifax, MA
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to reappoint as Constable David C. DiCenso, C-1 Lydon Lane, Halifax, MA. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
TMLP and Verizon New England - New Pole Location; EL17-1/2 on Route 44
Approve TMLP and Verizon New England, new pole location: EL17-1/2 on Route 44
To approve TMLP and Verizon New England, new pole location: EL17-1/2 on Route 44
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve TMLP and Verizon New England, new pole location: EL17-1/2 on Route 44. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Continue the endorsement of the project
To continue the endorsement of the project
Yes: Pacheco, RileyNo: Collins
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to continue the endorsement of the project. Discussion: Present was Lorraine Nickerson, a resident of First Street. She asked for clarification regarding the state's finding of not allowing building #7 to be 55 and older and asked for the total number of units that will be in that building now. Mr. Pacheco reviewed the … She requested that the letter of approval to the state indicate that there is disappointment from the Board that building #7 is not reserved for those 55-and-older. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - No; Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-1-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
emergency motor vehicles. The original agreement was for three years, but given the Town's By-Law, it was
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Emergency Motor Vehicle Technician Services Between the Towns of Easton & Raynham
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Emergency Motor Vehicle Technician Services Between the Towns of Easton & Raynham
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Emergency Motor Vehicle Technician Services Between the Towns of Easton & Raynham. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Renewal of Gowrie Claims Services and VFIS insurance for FY24
Approve the Renewal of Gowrie Claims Services and VFIS insurance for FY24
To approve the Renewal of Gowrie Claims Services and VFIS insurance for FY24
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Renewal of Gowrie Claims Services and VFIS insurance for FY24. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Mr. Barnes informed the Board that the Executive Assistant is agreeable to a one-year contract with a 2%
Approve the Non-Union Employment Contract Renewal with Executive Assistant Deborah Dooney for a one-year contract at a 2% increase as presented
To approve the Non-Union Employment Contract Renewal with Executive Assistant Deborah Dooney for a one-year contract at a 2% increase as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Contract Renewal with Executive Assistant Deborah Dooney for a one-year contract at a 2% increase as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Contract Renewal with Executive Assistant Deborah Dooney for a one-year contract at a 2% increase as
Approve the FY 2024 2% COLA Increase for Part-time, Non-Union Employees - Assistant Animal Control Officer, Senior Clerk (Fire), Electrical Inspector, Assistant Electrical Inspector, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Libra
To approve the FY 2024 2% COLA Increase for Part-time, Non-Union Employees - Assistant Animal Control Officer, Senior Clerk (Fire), Electrical Inspector, Assistant Electrical Inspector, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Library Assistants, 911 Signal Operator, Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Plumbing Inspector as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the FY 2024 2% COLA Increase for Part-time, Non-Union Employees - Assistant Animal Control Officer, Senior Clerk (Fire), Electrical Inspector, Assistant Electrical Inspector, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Library Assistants, 911 Signal Operator, Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Plumbing Inspector as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Filling Transfer Station Foreman Position
Approve filling the Transfer Station Foreman's position
To approve filling the Transfer Station Foreman's position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve filling the Transfer Station Foreman's position. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day Request - Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School Cheerleaders
Approve the Tag Days for Bridgewater- Raynham High School Cheerleaders for June 17, 18, 25, July 1, 2, 8, 9 and August 19, 20, 26, 2023
To approve the Tag Days for Bridgewater- Raynham High School Cheerleaders for June 17, 18, 25, July 1, 2, 8, 9 and August 19, 20, 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Days for Bridgewater- Raynham High School Cheerleaders for June 17, 18, 25, July 1, 2, 8, 9 and August 19, 20, 26, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Under the Sun - Request to lease King Philip Street Farmstand
Approve the contract for a lease of the King Philip Street Farmstand to Under the Sun for July through October and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract
To approve the contract for a lease of the King Philip Street Farmstand to Under the Sun for July through October and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the contract for a lease of the King Philip Street Farmstand to Under the Sun for July through October and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute a contract. 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 June 13, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated June 13, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated June 13, 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 June 13, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 2023, at 7:50 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of June 13, 2023, at 7:50 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 June 13, 2023, at 7:50 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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