MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 27, 2023
19 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 - June 13, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of June 13, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of June 13, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of June 13, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Action - Board of Health Fees
Approve the Board of Health revised fee schedule as presented with the proposed increase in fees
To approve the Board of Health revised fee schedule as presented with the proposed increase in fees
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Board of Health revised fee schedule as presented with the proposed increase in fees. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Kelly Usher, Human Resources Coordinator
Approve the request to increase the hourly rate for Special Police Officers from $15 to $19.92 per hour
To approve the request to increase the hourly rate for Special Police Officers from $15 to $19.92 per hour
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request to increase the hourly rate for Special Police Officers from $15 to $19.92 per hour. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Yearly Annual Appointments, including new Library Board of Trustee
Accept the Letter of Recommendation to appoint Paul Zeller to the vacant Library Board of Trustees position, thank the Library Board of Trustees for their guidance, and forward a Letter of Appreciation to all those who a
To accept the Letter of Recommendation to appoint Paul Zeller to the vacant Library Board of Trustees position, thank the Library Board of Trustees for their guidance, and forward a Letter of Appreciation to all those who applied
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Letter of Recommendation to appoint Paul Zeller to the vacant Library Board of Trustees position, thank the Library Board of Trustees for their guidance, and forward a Letter of Appreciation to all those who applied. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Senior Center Renovation Committee - Gregory Barnes, Robert Iafrate, 2024
Approve the annual appointments for FY2024 as presented
To approve the annual appointments for FY2024 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the annual appointments for FY2024 as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approval of letter regarding 251 Broadway Crossing - Endorsement
Authorize and execute the endorsement letter presented regarding 251 Broadway Crossing
To authorize and execute the endorsement letter presented regarding 251 Broadway Crossing
Yes: Pacheco, RileyNo: Collins
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to authorize and execute the endorsement letter presented regarding 251 Broadway Crossing. Discussion: Mr. Collins expressed his reservations about the project and said he could not vote for the letter of endorsement. Ms. Lorraine Nickerson, First Street resident, was present and asked why the 55-and-older restriction was … within proximity of rail service, and he asked the Town Administrator to look into that. Ms. Nickerson said she is concerned about senior housing in Town. On the Motion by Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - No; Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-1-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Direct the Town Administrator to review the State's new multi-unit housing requirement for communities in close proximity to rail service to see if the proposed project would satisfy that requirement
To direct the Town Administrator to review the State's new multi-unit housing requirement for communities in close proximity to rail service to see if the proposed project would satisfy that requirement
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to direct the Town Administrator to review the State's new multi-unit housing requirement for communities in close proximity to rail service to see if the proposed project would satisfy that requirement. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Gardiner Street over Kings Pond Dam - Amendments
Approve the Amendments for the Gardiner Street over Kings Pond Dam project as presented
To approve the Amendments for the Gardiner Street over Kings Pond Dam project as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Amendments for the Gardiner Street over Kings Pond Dam project as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Ms. Riley also proposed two possible action steps for each of the six goals and indicated that she would be
Approve and adopt the Proposed FY2024 Goals and Objectives for the Board
To approve and adopt the Proposed FY2024 Goals and Objectives for the Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve and adopt the Proposed FY2024 Goals and Objectives for the Board. Discussion: Mr. Pacheco thanked Ms. Riley for putting the goals together. He commented on the action steps in Goal #3 and noted that he would support the comprehensive review and update of personnel policies and procedures, as proposed, provided it … Riley and commented that he fully supported the action steps outlined for Goal #1: increasing use of technology including online transaction possibilities such as permitting and also expanding program offerings for seniors at the Senior Center. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and approval of FY2024 COLA for Highway Superintendent
Approve the FY2024 COLA of two-percent for Highway Superintendent Edward Buckley
To approve the FY2024 COLA of two-percent for Highway Superintendent Edward Buckley
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the FY2024 COLA of two-percent for Highway Superintendent Edward Buckley. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and approval of FY2024 Contract with the Police Department's Executive Assistant
Approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and Police Department Executive Assistant Heather Correia for one year, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as presented
To approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and Police Department Executive Assistant Heather Correia for one year, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and Police Department Executive Assistant Heather Correia for one year, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the remaining two vacation days for FY2023 to be used by July 30, 2023
To approve the remaining two vacation days for FY2023 to be used by July 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the remaining two vacation days for FY2023 to be used by July 30, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Raynham Community Day - Permit request
Approve the request of the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education for a permit to hold Raynham Community Day at the Gazebo Park on the Borden Colony property on Sunday, September 17, 2023, with a rain date of Su
To approve the request of the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education for a permit to hold Raynham Community Day at the Gazebo Park on the Borden Colony property on Sunday, September 17, 2023, with a rain date of Sunday, September 24, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request of the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education for a permit to hold Raynham Community Day at the Gazebo Park on the Borden Colony property on Sunday, September 17, 2023, with a rain date of Sunday, September 24, 2023. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Letter of Resignation / Retirement - Police Chief - July 31, 2023
Accept with regret the Letter of Resignation from the Police Chief and place the request for appointment as a Special Police Officer on the next agenda
To accept with regret the Letter of Resignation from the Police Chief and place the request for appointment as a Special Police Officer on the next agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept with regret the Letter of Resignation from the Police Chief and place the request for appointment as a Special Police Officer on the next agenda. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Forward the request to the Police Department and Fire Department for their review and recommendation and to notify Mr. Velasquez that the event will need the approval of the Board and a one-day liquor license will also b
To forward the request to the Police Department and Fire Department for their review and recommendation and to notify Mr. Velasquez that the event will need the approval of the Board and a one-day liquor license will also be required
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to forward the request to the Police Department and Fire Department for their review and recommendation and to notify Mr. Velasquez that the event will need the approval of the Board and a one-day liquor license will also be required. 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 20, 2023 and June 27, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated June 20, 2023 and June 27, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated June 20, 2023 and June 27, 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 20, 2023 and June 27, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated June 20, 2023 and June 27, 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 20, 2023 and June 27, 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 27, 2023, at 7:56 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of June 27, 2023, at 7:56 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 27, 2023, at 7:56 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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