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May 21, 2024
8 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
Acceptance of Minutes - May 14, 2024
Accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of May 14, 2024, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of May 14, 2024, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's meeting minutes of May 14, 2024, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Appointments
Appoint Olivia L. Correira and James Lonergan to the Raynham Police Reserve List, as recommended by the Police Chief, pending their ability to pass physical abilities tests
To appoint Olivia L. Correira and James Lonergan to the Raynham Police Reserve List, as recommended by the Police Chief, pending their ability to pass physical abilities tests
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to appoint Olivia L. Correira and James Lonergan to the Raynham Police Reserve List, as recommended by the Police Chief, pending their ability to pass physical abilities tests. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Discussion and appointment of Police Captain
Appoint Lt. Peter Beatrice as Raynham Police Captain in accordance with the Chief's recommendation and pending successful contract negotiations
To appoint Lt. Peter Beatrice as Raynham Police Captain in accordance with the Chief's recommendation and pending successful contract negotiations
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to appoint Lt. Peter Beatrice as Raynham Police Captain in accordance with the Chief's recommendation and pending successful contract negotiations. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Veterans' Agent
Appoint Scott Blake as Raynham's Veterans' Agent
To appoint Scott Blake as Raynham's Veterans' Agent
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to appoint Scott Blake as Raynham's Veterans' Agent. Discussion: Ms. Riley commented that she has always been impressed with Mr. Blake's dedication and commitment to serve Veterans. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
as Finance Director/Town Accountant
Approve the one-year contract extension for Chris Laviolette as Raynham's Finance Director/Town Accountant as presented
To approve the one-year contract extension for Chris Laviolette as Raynham's Finance Director/Town Accountant as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the one-year contract extension for Chris Laviolette as Raynham's Finance Director/Town Accountant as presented. Discussion: Ms. Riley commented on the outstanding work done by Mr. Laviolette, leading the Town's financial team, working with the Finance Committee and Town Administrator. Mr. Collins commented that he has only good things to say about Mr. Laviolette's work. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
SERSG (Southeastern Regional Services Group
Approve the office paper contract for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 through SERSG (Southeastern Regional Services Group.)
To approve the office paper contract for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 through SERSG (Southeastern Regional Services Group.)
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the office paper contract for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 through SERSG (Southeastern Regional Services Group.). Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
As part of the motion, the Board will return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning the regular
Enter Executive Session for the stated reasons
To enter Executive Session for the stated reasons
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to enter Executive Session for the stated reasons. Discussion: None. Roll-Call Vote: Ms. Riley-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye; and Mr. Pacheco-Aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of May 21, 2024, at 7:59 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of May 21, 2024, at 7:59 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of May 21, 2024, at 7:59 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, 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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