MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 7, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley, Kenneth Collins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recess the meeting
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 - October 31, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of October 31, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of October 31, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of October 31, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
New Joint Pole Location/Relocation - EL22-1/2 Route 44
Approve the one new pole location, EL 22 ½ on Route 44 and the relocation of EL 22 a distance of 25 feet on Route 44 New State Highway to the new location
To approve the one new pole location, EL 22 ½ on Route 44 and the relocation of EL 22 a distance of 25 feet on Route 44 New State Highway to the new location
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the one new pole location, EL 22 ½ on Route 44 and the relocation of EL 22 a distance of 25 feet on Route 44 New State Highway to the new location. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Review of Response Letter to MassHousing-Request of Comments on Riverfront Raynham 40B Project
Approve, as presented, the letter to be sent to MassHousing expressing the Board's concerns and urging MassHousing to not approve the project as presented
To approve, as presented, the letter to be sent to MassHousing expressing the Board's concerns and urging MassHousing to not approve the project as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve, as presented, the letter to be sent to MassHousing expressing the Board's concerns and urging MassHousing to not approve the project as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Action on filling three part-time Dispatcher positions
Approve the request to fill three part-time dispatcher positions within the Police Department
To approve the request to fill three part-time dispatcher positions within the Police Department
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request to fill three part-time dispatcher positions within the Police Department. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Action on filling Cemetery Superintendent position
Approve filling the Cemetery Superintendent's position
To approve filling the Cemetery Superintendent's position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve filling the Cemetery Superintendent's position. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Action on filling Pumping Station Electrical Technician position
Approve filling the Pumping Station Electrical Technician's position
To approve filling the Pumping Station Electrical Technician's position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve filling the Pumping Station Electrical Technician's position. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Schedule a Public Hearing for a Wine and Malt Beverage Package License on November 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m
To schedule a Public Hearing for a Wine and Malt Beverage Package License on November 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to schedule a Public Hearing for a Wine and Malt Beverage Package License on November 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion of closing Town Hall for evening hours and having no Board of Selectmen's Meeting on
Approve the closure of Town Hall for evening hours with no Board of Selectmen's Meeting on November 21, 2023, in recognition of Thanksgiving
To approve the closure of Town Hall for evening hours with no Board of Selectmen's Meeting on November 21, 2023, in recognition of Thanksgiving
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the closure of Town Hall for evening hours with no Board of Selectmen's Meeting on November 21, 2023, in recognition of Thanksgiving. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Emergency Business
Approve the Professional Services Agreement for the Collins Center to provide Recruitment Services for the Town of Raynham with respect to the Highway Superintendent's position
To approve the Professional Services Agreement for the Collins Center to provide Recruitment Services for the Town of Raynham with respect to the Highway Superintendent's position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Professional Services Agreement for the Collins Center to provide Recruitment Services for the Town of Raynham with respect to the Highway Superintendent's position. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
negotiating position of the public body: Public Safety Facility
Reconvene in Executive Session for the stated reason. Roll-Call
To reconvene in Executive Session for the stated reason. Roll-Call
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to reconvene in Executive Session for the stated reason. Roll-Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye; Ms. Riley-Aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 7, 2023, at 8:02 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 7, 2023, at 8:02 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 November 7, 2023, at 8:02 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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