MassVoter.com← RaynhamMunicipal votes · 2023–2024 Board
Raynham Select Board
How the Raynham Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide. Kenneth Collins joined the board in April 2023 (Richard Schiavo left). Patricia Riley chaired the board. Covers 44 meetings, April 25 to April 30, 2024.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
Coming up
MassVoter can’t read Raynham’s meeting calendar automatically yet. See upcoming meetings on the official site →
What Town Meeting decided
In Raynham, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Raynham has not posted official results of its 2024–2026 Town Meetings online, so they are not here yet. We will add them when the Town Clerk’s records are available.
What we checked: No official results found online for any Raynham Town Meeting since January 2024 (Annual May 20, 2024; Special Nov 19, 2024; Special Jan 14, 2025; Annual May 19, 2025; Special Aug 5, 2025; Special Nov 17, 2025; Annual May 18, 2026). The town website posts only warrants, and the newest Annual Town Report online is 2020; ask the Town Clerk for the certified votes.
Members
Vice-ChairJoseph PachecoVice-Chair · Elected townwide · at 44 of 44 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Select Board (formerly Board of Selectmen) minutes from January 2016 through July 14, 2026, as posted on the town website. Not here yet: minutes after July 14, 2026. Raynham’s minutes from 2016 to mid-2022 are written as sentences, usually naming all three members (for example, one member moves, another seconds, and the third “made it unanimous”); we show those votes as written. Since mid-2022 each vote gives the mover, the seconder and a count such as “3-0-0”, and often a roll call by name. When the count matches the members present with no one voting no, every member present is shown as voting yes; members named as voting no or abstaining are shown that way. Votes recorded only as “It was so voted” (no count, no names) show the result only, and votes that name only some of the members present show the count only, with a note. Motions the minutes record without any vote (a motion and a second with no result) are not listed. Some minutes were posted twice; each meeting appears once. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 19Approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit…Motion: to approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Riley
March 19, 2024: Approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024
To approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Yes: Collins, PachecoAbstained: Riley
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Discussion: Ms. Riley stated that, as a member of the R.A.V.E. Board of Directors, she would be abstaining from voting. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye, Mr. Collins -Aye, Ms. Riley- Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Oct 24Motion (wording not given in the minutes)Passed · see note
October 24, 2023 (Joint meeting): Motion (wording not given in the minutes)
The minutes record this vote with no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pacheco asked if the chairman wanted to take agenda item 10a under New Business out of order, and Ms. Riley replied in the affirmative..”
Oct 3Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Pacheco
October 3, 2023: 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)
Sep 26Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Pacheco
September 26, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 26, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 26, 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 September 26, 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)
Sep 19Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Pacheco
September 19, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 19, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 19, 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 September 19, 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)
Sep 12Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Pacheco
September 12, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 12, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 12, 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 September 12, 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)
Sep 5Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Pacheco
September 5, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 29 & September 5, 2023
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 29 & September 5, 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 29 & September 5, 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)
Aug 22Approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and…Motion: to approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Pacheco
August 22, 2023: 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)
Aug 22Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Pacheco
August 22, 2023: 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)
Aug 8Appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham…Motion: to appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham Police…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Pacheco
August 8, 2023: Appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham Police Chief pending successful contract negotiations. Ms. Riley commented, “The Chief needs to be someone who has the knowledge to recognize…
To appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham Police Chief pending successful contract negotiations. Ms. Riley commented, “The Chief needs to be someone who has the knowledge to recognize the talent of the individual officers, the wisdom to allow them to use their talents for the good of the department and the ability to help them grow in their particular area of expertise. He also needs to have administrative and management experience, be able to maneuver through all of the new Police Reform regulations, and have the knowledge and experience to deal with the accreditation process and all that is involved with the creation and implementation of a budget. Lt. Beatrice has great potential for developing into that person with more administrative experience, particularly in the area of budgeting, whereas Lt. LaPlante is ready and is just the right person with the right skill set for what the department needs at this particular time, and I would second the motion.” Further discussion: None
Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Collins to appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham Police Chief pending successful contract negotiations. Ms. Riley commented, “The Chief needs to be someone who has the knowledge to recognize the talent of the individual officers, the wisdom to allow them to use their talents for the good of the department and the … is just the right person with the right skill set for what the department needs at this particular time, and I would second the motion.” Further discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; Mr. Collins - Aye; and Ms. Riley - Aye Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →