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October 3, 2023
11 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
Acceptance of Minutes - September 26, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of September 26, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of September 26, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of September 26, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Nomination of Paula Rossi-Clapp as an Animal Inspector
Appoint Health Director Paula Rossi-Clapp as Animal Inspector
To appoint Health Director Paula Rossi-Clapp as Animal Inspector
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint Health Director Paula Rossi-Clapp as Animal Inspector. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and action on filling two full-time Patrolman positions
Approve the hiring of two full-time Patrolmen to fill vacant positions
To approve the hiring of two full-time Patrolmen to fill vacant positions
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the hiring of two full-time Patrolmen to fill vacant positions. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Christmas and New Year's Holiday schedule for Non-Public Safety Employees
Approve the Christmas and Holiday schedule as outlined by Mr. Barnes including no Board of Selectmen's meeting on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, and no Town Hall hours that evening
To approve the Christmas and Holiday schedule as outlined by Mr. Barnes including no Board of Selectmen's meeting on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, and no Town Hall hours that evening
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Christmas and Holiday schedule as outlined by Mr. Barnes including no Board of Selectmen's meeting on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, and no Town Hall hours that evening. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day Request - The Dancer's Edge of Dartmouth, MA
Approve the Tag Day request from The Dancers Edge for November 12, 19 and 26, 2023
To approve the Tag Day request from The Dancers Edge for November 12, 19 and 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day request from The Dancers Edge for November 12, 19 and 26, 2023. Discussion: None Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day Request - Operation Dance Friends of KC Dance
Approve the Tag Day request from Operation Dance Friends for November 5, 2023
To approve the Tag Day request from Operation Dance Friends for November 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day request from Operation Dance Friends for November 5, 2023. Discussion: Mr. Pacheco pointed out that the Board only issues one Tag Day request per day and approval is on a first-come first-served basis. The Dancer's Edge Tag Day request was received on September 26, 2023, and approved as submitted. Since the Tag Day request for Operation Dance Friends was received three days later, the only date still available of those requested was November 5, 2023. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Resignation of Assistant Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector - Linda Brackett
Accept with regret the resignation of Linda Bracket, Assistant Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector, and to send a letter of appreciation for her service
To accept with regret the resignation of Linda Bracket, Assistant Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector, and to send a letter of appreciation for her service
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept with regret the resignation of Linda Bracket, Assistant Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector, and to send a letter of appreciation for her service. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with the Police Chief to evaluate and report back to the Board. Mr. Collins said he would respectfully disagree and that he is speaking up for the parents he spoke to about this.
To authorize the Town Administrator to work with the Police Chief to evaluate and report back to the Board. Mr. Collins said he would respectfully disagree and that he is speaking up for the parents he spoke to about this. He asked, “How is having an SRO in the schools less time more beneficial? Officer Pacheco does a great job, and he has an awesome relationship with the kids, and this is not a criticism of him by any means. The question is why we don't have him in the building for an eight-hour day? We say we are short manpower, but then we take an officer off patrol to have a police presence at the school. The police presence should be the SRO.” Mr. Collins seconded the motion
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco to authorize the Town Administrator to work with the Police Chief to evaluate and report back to the Board. Mr. Collins said he would respectfully disagree and that he is speaking up for the parents he spoke to about this. He asked, “How is having an SRO in the schools less time more beneficial? Officer Pacheco does a great … is why we don't have him in the building for an eight-hour day? We say we are short manpower, but then we take an officer off patrol to have a police presence at the school. The police presence should be the SRO.” Mr. Collins seconded the motion. 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 October 3, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 3, 2023
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Town of Raynham Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 3, 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 October 3, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 3, 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 October 3, 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 October 3, 2023 at 7:38 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of October 3, 2023 at 7:38 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 October 3, 2023 at 7:38 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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