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December 3, 2024
14 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 - Regular Session of November 19, 2024
Accept the Board of Selectmen's regular session minutes of November 19, 2024, as printed
To accept the Board of Selectmen's regular session minutes of November 19, 2024, as printed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to accept the Board of Selectmen's regular session minutes of November 19, 2024, as printed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Raynham Recognition Award Presentation - Peter King
Endorse the recommendation from the R.A.V.E. Board of Directors and award the Raynham Recognition Award to retired Police Chief Peter King
To endorse the recommendation from the R.A.V.E. Board of Directors and award the Raynham Recognition Award to retired Police Chief Peter King
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to endorse the recommendation from the R.A.V.E. Board of Directors and award the Raynham Recognition Award to retired Police Chief Peter King. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Public Hearing
Approve the petition of the TMLP and Verizon New England for Joint Pole EL21 to be relocated 35' on Mill Street
To approve the petition of the TMLP and Verizon New England for Joint Pole EL21 to be relocated 35' on Mill Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the petition of the TMLP and Verizon New England for Joint Pole EL21 to be relocated 35' on Mill Street. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Approve the change of ownership for Greyhound All Alcohol Package Store License, 676 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts
To approve the change of ownership for Greyhound All Alcohol Package Store License, 676 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the change of ownership for Greyhound All Alcohol Package Store License, 676 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Westborough Beverage Corp. dba Walmart, 36 Paramount Drive - Change of Manager
Schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for Westborough Beverage Corp., dba Wal-Mart, 36 Paramount Drive, for a Change of Manager
To schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for Westborough Beverage Corp., dba Wal-Mart, 36 Paramount Drive, for a Change of Manager
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for Westborough Beverage Corp., dba Wal-Mart, 36 Paramount Drive, for a Change of Manager. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Replacement at Pine Street over Bassett Brook
Approve the Change Order with GPI for Design and Permitting of the culvert replacement at Pine Street over Bassett Brook in the amount of $136,300
To approve the Change Order with GPI for Design and Permitting of the culvert replacement at Pine Street over Bassett Brook in the amount of $136,300
Yes: Pacheco, RileyNo: Collins
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to approve the Change Order with GPI for Design and Permitting of the culvert replacement at Pine Street over Bassett Brook in the amount of $136,300. Discussion: None. Vote: 2-1-0 (Mr. Collins voted No.).” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)
Discussion and Vote on Use of Town ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) monies
Approve the Town Administrator's recommendation for the allocation of the remaining Town ARPA funds to cover the $271,510.37 cost for the sewer pumps project, for identified drainage expenses, and for certain operating e
To approve the Town Administrator's recommendation for the allocation of the remaining Town ARPA funds to cover the $271,510.37 cost for the sewer pumps project, for identified drainage expenses, and for certain operating expenses as of December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the Town Administrator's recommendation for the allocation of the remaining Town ARPA funds to cover the $271,510.37 cost for the sewer pumps project, for identified drainage expenses, and for certain operating expenses as of December 31, 2024. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Discussion on timing for next Town Meeting
Schedule a Special Town Meeting on January 14, 2025 for housekeeping issues, an ADU Bylaw proposal and Floodplain Bylaw proposal
To schedule a Special Town Meeting on January 14, 2025 for housekeeping issues, an ADU Bylaw proposal and Floodplain Bylaw proposal
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to schedule a Special Town Meeting on January 14, 2025 for housekeeping issues, an ADU Bylaw proposal and Floodplain Bylaw proposal. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on filling part-time Library Assistant position
Approve the request to fill a part-time Library Assistant position
To approve the request to fill a part-time Library Assistant position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the request to fill a part-time Library Assistant position. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Cancel the Board's meeting on Tuesday evening, December 24, 2024, and on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2024, and instead schedule a meeting on Monday evening, December 23, 2024
To cancel the Board's meeting on Tuesday evening, December 24, 2024, and on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2024, and instead schedule a meeting on Monday evening, December 23, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to cancel the Board's meeting on Tuesday evening, December 24, 2024, and on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2024, and instead schedule a meeting on Monday evening, December 23, 2024. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Mr. Gregory Barnes, Town Administrator
Forward the names of the candidates and their letters of interest to the Finance Committee for consideration and recommendation
To forward the names of the candidates and their letters of interest to the Finance Committee for consideration and recommendation
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to forward the names of the candidates and their letters of interest to the Finance Committee for consideration and recommendation. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Civil Service Roster Certification for full-time Permanent Police Officer
Approve the Civil Service Roster Certification for a full-time Permanent Police Officer as recommended by Chief LaPlante
To approve the Civil Service Roster Certification for a full-time Permanent Police Officer as recommended by Chief LaPlante
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the Civil Service Roster Certification for a full-time Permanent Police Officer as recommended by Chief LaPlante. 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
Enter Executive Session for the stated reason
To enter Executive Session for the stated reason
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to enter Executive Session for the stated reason. Discussion: None. Roll-Call Vote: Ms. Riley-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye; Mr. Pacheco-Aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen's meeting of December 3, 2024, at 8:12 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's meeting of December 3, 2024, at 8:12 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 meeting of December 3, 2024, at 8:12 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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