MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
November 21, 2023
13 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
Raynham Recognition Award Discussion and Vote
Approve the nomination and present the November Raynham Recognition Award to the Raynham Giants Youth Football League's 2023 B-Team, the “Peewees”
To approve the nomination and present the November Raynham Recognition Award to the Raynham Giants Youth Football League's 2023 B-Team, the “Peewees”
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the nomination and present the November Raynham Recognition Award to the Raynham Giants Youth Football League's 2023 B-Team, the “Peewees”. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Acceptance of Minutes - November 14, 2023
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of November 14, 2023, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of November 14, 2023, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of November 14, 2023, as printed. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve as presented
To approve as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve as presented. Discussion: Mr. Barnes informed that all appropriate departments have reviewed and signed off on the license. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
To approve as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve as presented. Discussion: Mr. Barnes informed that all appropriate departments have reviewed and signed off on the license. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
One Day Special Entertainment License - Asian Palace, Comedy Show
Approve the One Day Special Entertainment License for Asian Palace for a Comedy Show on December 10, 2023, with a maximum attendance of 50
To approve the One Day Special Entertainment License for Asian Palace for a Comedy Show on December 10, 2023, with a maximum attendance of 50
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the One Day Special Entertainment License for Asian Palace for a Comedy Show on December 10, 2023, with a maximum attendance of 50. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Repurpose $395,000 of County ARPA funds previously recommended for the Broadway Water Main Project of the North Raynham Water District to the Britton Street Water Main Project of the North Raynham Water District
To repurpose $395,000 of County ARPA funds previously recommended for the Broadway Water Main Project of the North Raynham Water District to the Britton Street Water Main Project of the North Raynham Water District
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to repurpose $395,000 of County ARPA funds previously recommended for the Broadway Water Main Project of the North Raynham Water District to the Britton Street Water Main Project of the North Raynham Water District. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approval of Contract with GPI for General Consulting Services (Engineering)
Approve the Contract with GPI for General Consulting Services for Engineering
To approve the Contract with GPI for General Consulting Services for Engineering
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Contract with GPI for General Consulting Services for Engineering. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
(Part-time)
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement with Ed Buckley as Highway Engineering & Project Manager, part-time and with no benefits, beginning November 27, 2023, with a compensation of $80 per hour
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement with Ed Buckley as Highway Engineering & Project Manager, part-time and with no benefits, beginning November 27, 2023, with a compensation of $80 per hour
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement with Ed Buckley as Highway Engineering & Project Manager, part-time and with no benefits, beginning November 27, 2023, with a compensation of $80 per hour. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approval of Appointment of Interim Highway Superintendent
Approve Joseph Medeiros as Interim Highway Superintendent
To approve Joseph Medeiros as Interim Highway Superintendent
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve Joseph Medeiros as Interim Highway Superintendent. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Action on Filling a Truck Driver/Laborer Position in the Highway Department
Approve the filling of the truck driver/laborer position in the Highway Department
To approve the filling of the truck driver/laborer position in the Highway Department
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the filling of the truck driver/laborer position in the Highway Department. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Department Collective Bargaining Agreement for Emergency Purposes (i.e. Snow & Ice)
Authorize the Declaration of “Extreme Emergency” and Authorization to the Highway Superintendent to Hire Temporary Employees Outside the Highway Department Bargaining Unit as Allowed by the Highway Department Collective
To authorize the Declaration of “Extreme Emergency” and Authorization to the Highway Superintendent to Hire Temporary Employees Outside the Highway Department Bargaining Unit as Allowed by the Highway Department Collective Bargaining Agreement for Emergency Purposes (i.e. Snow & Ice)
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to authorize the Declaration of “Extreme Emergency” and Authorization to the Highway Superintendent to Hire Temporary Employees Outside the Highway Department Bargaining Unit as Allowed by the Highway Department Collective Bargaining Agreement for Emergency Purposes (i.e. Snow & Ice). Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Take under advisement for one week with a request for the Town Administrator to communicate with surrounding communities to see what they are doing to get their Warrants out to residents
To take under advisement for one week with a request for the Town Administrator to communicate with surrounding communities to see what they are doing to get their Warrants out to residents
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to take under advisement for one week with a request for the Town Administrator to communicate with surrounding communities to see what they are doing to get their Warrants out to residents. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Performance of Administrative Duties
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 28, 2023, at 8:03 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of November 28, 2023, at 8:03 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 28, 2023, at 8:03 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye and Ms. Riley-Aye 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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