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May 27, 2025
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
Pledge of Allegiance
Accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of May 19, 2025 and Executive Session minutes of May 13, 2025 with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release
To accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of May 19, 2025 and Executive Session minutes of May 13, 2025 with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of May 19, 2025 and Executive Session minutes of May 13, 2025 with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
2025-2026 SPREDD Commission Member Representing the Board of Selectmen - Carol Sullivan
Appoint Carol Sullivan as the 2025-2026 SPREDD Commission Member representing the Raynham Board of Selectmen
To appoint Carol Sullivan as the 2025-2026 SPREDD Commission Member representing the Raynham Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint Carol Sullivan as the 2025-2026 SPREDD Commission Member representing the Raynham Board of Selectmen. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Special Town Election for Proposition 2½ Override
A) schedule the Special Town Election for June 24, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with all voting taking place at the Raynham Middle School, b) state the Special Town Election ballot question as follows, Shall the Tow
To a) schedule the Special Town Election for June 24, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with all voting taking place at the Raynham Middle School, b) state the Special Town Election ballot question as follows, Shall the Town of Raynham be allowed to assess an additional $3,938,017 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of fully funding the assessed share of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025? and c) direct the Town Administrator and Finance Director to completely update, within two weeks, the Town's website with all relevant information regarding the override vote so that residents will have that information prior to the Special Town Election
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to a) schedule the Special Town Election for June 24, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with all voting taking place at the Raynham Middle School, b) state the Special Town Election ballot question as follows, Shall the Town of Raynham be allowed to assess an additional $3,938,017 in real estate and personal property taxes for … and Finance Director to completely update, within two weeks, the Town's website with all relevant information regarding the override vote so that residents will have that information prior to the Special Town Election. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
(Shared Use Path at Borden Colony)
Approve the three-year extension of the Complete Streets Grant Contract for the Shared Use Path at Borden Colony
To approve the three-year extension of the Complete Streets Grant Contract for the Shared Use Path at Borden Colony
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the three-year extension of the Complete Streets Grant Contract for the Shared Use Path at Borden Colony. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Deny the request of Rancho El Milagro Entertainment, LLC, for a Rodeo and One-Day Permit for Alcohol at Rozenas Field, 571 Elm Street East
To deny the request of Rancho El Milagro Entertainment, LLC, for a Rodeo and One-Day Permit for Alcohol at Rozenas Field, 571 Elm Street East
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to deny the request of Rancho El Milagro Entertainment, LLC, for a Rodeo and One-Day Permit for Alcohol at Rozenas Field, 571 Elm Street East. Discussion: Mr. Collins also expressed concerns, especially with serving alcohol outdoors in an area where residential neighborhoods are located. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Endorse the action of the Board of Registrars regarding early voting and, accordingly, to authorize early voting if that is the recommendation of the Board of Registrars
To endorse the action of the Board of Registrars regarding early voting and, accordingly, to authorize early voting if that is the recommendation of the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to endorse the action of the Board of Registrars regarding early voting and, accordingly, to authorize early voting if that is the recommendation of the Board of Registrars. Discussion: Taking the vote at this time, instead of waiting for the next meeting of the Board of Selectmen on June 10^(th), will allow the Town Clerk to post the dates for early voting, if that is the recommendation, as soon as possible. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Mr. Gregory Barnes, Town Administrator
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into the agreement with MHOA at his discretion
To authorize the Town Administrator to enter into the agreement with MHOA at his discretion
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into the agreement with MHOA at his discretion. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on May 27, 2025, at 7:24 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on May 27, 2025, at 7:24 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Selectmen on May 27, 2025, at 7:24 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, 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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