MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 22, 2023
12 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
Ms. Riley called the Board of Selectmen's meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. and asked for a motion to go
Recess the meeting – Ms. Riley called the Board of Selectmen's meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. and asked for a motion to go
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 - August 8, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of August 8, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of August 8, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of August 8, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Completion Old/Continuing Business
Approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David LaPlante, Raynham Police Chief
To approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David LaPlante, Raynham Police Chief
Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David LaPlante, Raynham Police Chief. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)
New Business
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement between the Town of Raynham and Scott Blake as the Part-Time Interim Veterans' Agent
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement between the Town of Raynham and Scott Blake as the Part-Time Interim Veterans' Agent
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement between the Town of Raynham and Scott Blake as the Part-Time Interim Veterans' Agent. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Action on Filling Part-time Ambulance Billing Clerk
Allow the position of Part-Time Ambulance Billing Clerk to be filled at the current rate for a total of 8 hours per week
To allow the position of Part-Time Ambulance Billing Clerk to be filled at the current rate for a total of 8 hours per week
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to allow the position of Part-Time Ambulance Billing Clerk to be filled at the current rate for a total of 8 hours per week. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Action on Filling Part-time, On-Call Assistant Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector
Approve the hiring of a part-time On-Call Assistant Animal Control Officer / Animal Inspector
To approve the hiring of a part-time On-Call Assistant Animal Control Officer / Animal Inspector
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the hiring of a part-time On-Call Assistant Animal Control Officer / Animal Inspector. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day Request - FHAS Allstar Cheerleading, Gina Curtis
Approve the Tag Day request from FHAS Allstar Cheerleading for September 1, 3, & 4
To approve the Tag Day request from FHAS Allstar Cheerleading for September 1, 3, & 4
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day request from FHAS Allstar Cheerleading for September 1, 3, & 4. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day Request - Hope for Children Int., Blessing Rogers
Approve the Tag Day request from Hope for Children International for August 29, August 30, and September 7
To approve the Tag Day request from Hope for Children International for August 29, August 30, and September 7
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day request from Hope for Children International for August 29, August 30, and September 7. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day Request - Raynham Giants Cheerleading, Katie Dmitruk
Approve the Tag Day request from Raynham Giants Cheerleading for September 2, 23 & 30
To approve the Tag Day request from Raynham Giants Cheerleading for September 2, 23 & 30
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day request from Raynham Giants Cheerleading for September 2, 23 & 30. 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 August 15 & 22, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 15 & 22, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 15 & 22, 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 August 15 & 22, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 15 & 22, 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 August 15 & 22, 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 August 22, 2023, at 8:15 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of August 22, 2023, at 8:15 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 August 22, 2023, at 8:15 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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