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December 23, 2024
11 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
Pledge of Allegiance
Accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Session minutes of December 17, 2024, and Executive Session minutes of December 17, 2024, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release
To accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Session minutes of December 17, 2024, and Executive Session minutes of December 17, 2024, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Session minutes of December 17, 2024, and Executive Session minutes of December 17, 2024, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Constable re-appointment - Matthew T. Pauliks
Re-appoint, as Constable, Louis Borges, Jr., Matthew T. Pauliks, and Matthew T. Pauliks, Jr
To re-appoint, as Constable, Louis Borges, Jr., Matthew T. Pauliks, and Matthew T. Pauliks, Jr
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to re-appoint, as Constable, Louis Borges, Jr., Matthew T. Pauliks, and Matthew T. Pauliks, Jr. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Approve the Change of Manager, Greg Piangerelli, for Walmart
To approve the Change of Manager, Greg Piangerelli, for Walmart
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the Change of Manager, Greg Piangerelli, for Walmart. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Completion Old/Continuing Business
Approve the above-listed Entertainment Licenses
To approve the above-listed Entertainment Licenses
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the above-listed Entertainment Licenses. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Approve the One-Day All-Alcohol Special License for Tropical Llama for December 31, 2024-January 1, 2025, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for a New Year's Party
To approve the One-Day All-Alcohol Special License for Tropical Llama for December 31, 2024-January 1, 2025, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for a New Year's Party
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the One-Day All-Alcohol Special License for Tropical Llama for December 31, 2024-January 1, 2025, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for a New Year's Party. Discussion: Sandra Roche, owner of Tropical Llama, was present and agreed to the operating hours of 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for the Special License. Mr. Pacheco suggested that last call should be before the 1:00 a.m. deadline Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Department and Setting the Rate for New Hires
Approve the pay increase for returning Seasonal Plow Driver Positions in the Highway Department and confirm the rate for new hires as recommended by the Town Administrator
To approve the pay increase for returning Seasonal Plow Driver Positions in the Highway Department and confirm the rate for new hires as recommended by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the pay increase for returning Seasonal Plow Driver Positions in the Highway Department and confirm the rate for new hires as recommended by the Town Administrator. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Filling Temporary On-Call Assistant Animal Control Officer /
Approve filling the position of Temporary On-Call Assistant Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector(s)
To approve filling the position of Temporary On-Call Assistant Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector(s)
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve filling the position of Temporary On-Call Assistant Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector(s). Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension and FY2025 Merit
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension through June 30, 2026, and the FY2025 Merit Pay for Gregory Barns, Town Administrator
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension through June 30, 2026, and the FY2025 Merit Pay for Gregory Barns, Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension through June 30, 2026, and the FY2025 Merit Pay for Gregory Barns, Town Administrator. Discussion: Ms. Riley stated that the Town Administrator's contract did allow for up to an additional 2% merit raise, but with the financial situation facing the Town, the Town Administrator and Board agreed to 1%. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Meeting has nothing to do with the MBTA Community Act. The meeting will be held at the
Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 14, 2025, to be held at the Raynham Middle School
To approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 14, 2025, to be held at the Raynham Middle School
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant of January 14, 2025, to be held at the Raynham Middle School. 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 23, 2024, at 7:24 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen's meeting of December 23, 2024, at 7:24 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 23, 2024, at 7:24 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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