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February 4, 2025
10 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 - Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025
Accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of January 28, 2025
To accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of January 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of January 28, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Constable Re-Appointment - Joel C. Thomas
Approve the re-appointment of Joel C. Thomas as Constable
To approve the re-appointment of Joel C. Thomas as Constable
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the re-appointment of Joel C. Thomas as Constable. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Hearing date for proposed Slaughterhouse, 1128 Pleasant Street
Schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the proposed slaughterhouse at 1128 Pleasant Street
To schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the proposed slaughterhouse at 1128 Pleasant Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the proposed slaughterhouse at 1128 Pleasant Street. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Hearing date for Regret Distillery - Change of Manager/Ownership, 1377 Broadway
Schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the change of manager/ownership for Regret Distillery at 1377 Broadway
To schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the change of manager/ownership for Regret Distillery at 1377 Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the change of manager/ownership for Regret Distillery at 1377 Broadway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Chevrolet, 1455 New State Highway
Schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for a name change on a Class I License, McGee Chevrolet to McKay Chevrolet, at 1455 New State Highway
To schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for a name change on a Class I License, McGee Chevrolet to McKay Chevrolet, at 1455 New State Highway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to schedule a public hearing on February 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for a name change on a Class I License, McGee Chevrolet to McKay Chevrolet, at 1455 New State Highway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote - 35^(th) Annual Rodman Ride for Kids, May 17, 2025
Approve the request to allow the 35th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids to travel through Town on May 17, 2025, contingent upon approval from the Raynham Police and Fire Department
To approve the request to allow the 35^(th) Annual Rodman Ride for Kids to travel through Town on May 17, 2025, contingent upon approval from the Raynham Police and Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to approve the request to allow the 35^(th) Annual Rodman Ride for Kids to travel through Town on May 17, 2025, contingent upon approval from the Raynham Police and Fire Department. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Discussion and vote on awarding Contract to Buckley Elevator for elevator
Authorize the award of a contract to Buckley Elevator for elevator maintenance
To authorize the award of a contract to Buckley Elevator for elevator maintenance
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to authorize the award of a contract to Buckley Elevator for elevator maintenance. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Discussion and vote on 4 Corners Intersection (Rt. 104, Pleasant Street and
File the report received and take no action at this time. In making the motion, Ms. Riley stated that based on the number of projects of greater need before the Town at this time, she could not support spending any funds
To file the report received and take no action at this time. In making the motion, Ms. Riley stated that based on the number of projects of greater need before the Town at this time, she could not support spending any funds on this project. If in the future, the Board would like to consider the project, the report will be available. Ms. Riley said, “Personally, if we were voting on the project tonight, I would not vote in favor. I think the four-corner intersection is one of our safest intersections in Town.” She added that she would question the findings in the report that indicate that the intersection needs improvements based on the number of accidents over a five-year period without considering the nature of the accidents, which she suspected would be minor. She added that she fails to see how traffic signals would improve the intersection but rather suspects it might make the intersection more dangerous since most drivers stop at the four-way intersection whereas drivers tend to rush through traffic signals. Mr. Collins seconded the motion to table
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley to file the report received and take no action at this time. In making the motion, Ms. Riley stated that based on the number of projects of greater need before the Town at this time, she could not support spending any funds on this project. If in the future, the Board would like to consider the project, the report will be … agree with tabling the proposal indefinitely which would allow the Town to explore grant opportunities in the future to further subsidize the project. Mr. Pacheco also agreed that funds can be better spent on areas that are of greater priority. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)
Mr. Gregory Barnes, Town Administrator
Support Mr. Barnes proceeding with a grant application through the Taunton River Watershed Alliance for a recreational site near the Old Colony Avenue / South Street East bridge
To support Mr. Barnes proceeding with a grant application through the Taunton River Watershed Alliance for a recreational site near the Old Colony Avenue / South Street East bridge
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to support Mr. Barnes proceeding with a grant application through the Taunton River Watershed Alliance for a recreational site near the Old Colony Avenue / South Street East bridge. 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)
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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