MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2025
14 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 Session of June 24, 2025
Accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of June 24, 2025
To accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of June 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept, as printed, the Board of Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of June 24, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Constable Re-Appointment - Ian Daley
Reappoint Ian Daley as Constable
To reappoint Ian Daley as Constable
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to reappoint Ian Daley as Constable. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Cultural Council Appointments (through June 30, 2028), Katrina Fisher and Mary Ann Nichols
Appoint Katrina Fisher and Mary Ann Nichols to the Raynham Cultural Council through June 30, 2028, as recommended by the Cultural Council
To appoint Katrina Fisher and Mary Ann Nichols to the Raynham Cultural Council through June 30, 2028, as recommended by the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint Katrina Fisher and Mary Ann Nichols to the Raynham Cultural Council through June 30, 2028, as recommended by the Cultural Council. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Bridgewater-Raynham School District as Supported by the Bridgewater Town Council
Approve the Independent Operational and Financial Review of the Bridgewater-Raynham School District as supported by the Bridgewater Town Council and authorize Ms. Riley to draft the letter of support
To approve the Independent Operational and Financial Review of the Bridgewater-Raynham School District as supported by the Bridgewater Town Council and authorize Ms. Riley to draft the letter of support
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Independent Operational and Financial Review of the Bridgewater-Raynham School District as supported by the Bridgewater Town Council and authorize Ms. Riley to draft the letter of support. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote of Special Town Meeting Date and Warrant
Schedule a Special Town Meeting for August 5, 2025, at the Raynham Middle School, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the Warrant containing one item
To schedule a Special Town Meeting for August 5, 2025, at the Raynham Middle School, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the Warrant containing one item
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to schedule a Special Town Meeting for August 5, 2025, at the Raynham Middle School, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with the Warrant containing one item. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
- Set Hearing Date
Schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the Alteration of Premises at Beacon Wine & Spirits, Inc., 748 New State Highway
To schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the Alteration of Premises at Beacon Wine & Spirits, Inc., 748 New State Highway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. for the Alteration of Premises at Beacon Wine & Spirits, Inc., 748 New State Highway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
on November 22, 2025
Approve the Application for a One- Day Alcohol License for the Swansea Velo Club for a Bike Race at the Borden Colony on November 22, 2025
To approve the Application for a One- Day Alcohol License for the Swansea Velo Club for a Bike Race at the Borden Colony on November 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Application for a One- Day Alcohol License for the Swansea Velo Club for a Bike Race at the Borden Colony on November 22, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
- Treasurer/Collector Expenses, Highway Expenses, and Solid Waste Expenses
Approve the Line-Item Transfers for the Treasurer/Collector Expenses, Highway Expenses, and Solid Waste Expenses as stated
To approve the Line-Item Transfers for the Treasurer/Collector Expenses, Highway Expenses, and Solid Waste Expenses as stated
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Line-Item Transfers for the Treasurer/Collector Expenses, Highway Expenses, and Solid Waste Expenses as stated. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Curran, Ellen Fritz, and Kelly Hetrick
Forward the Letters of Interest from Laura Christensen, Susan Curran, Ellen Fritz and Kelly Hetrick to the Raynham Library Board of Trustees for its recommendation
To forward the Letters of Interest from Laura Christensen, Susan Curran, Ellen Fritz and Kelly Hetrick to the Raynham Library Board of Trustees for its recommendation
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to forward the Letters of Interest from Laura Christensen, Susan Curran, Ellen Fritz and Kelly Hetrick to the Raynham Library Board of Trustees for its recommendation. Discussion: None.Vote:3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Paul Beaulieu II, Anthony McCauley, and Timothy Wells
Forward the Letters of Interest from Matthew Andrade, Paul Beaulieu II, Anthony McCauley, and Timothy Wells to the Planning Board
To forward the Letters of Interest from Matthew Andrade, Paul Beaulieu II, Anthony McCauley, and Timothy Wells to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to forward the Letters of Interest from Matthew Andrade, Paul Beaulieu II, Anthony McCauley, and Timothy Wells to the Planning Board. Discussion: None.Vote:3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Change Order with Dorr & Whittier for the Public Safety Building Project
Approve the Change Order with Dorr & Whittier for the Public Safety Building Project in the amount of $8,800
To approve the Change Order with Dorr & Whittier for the Public Safety Building Project in the amount of $8,800
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Change Order with Dorr & Whittier for the Public Safety Building Project in the amount of $8,800. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Duty (111F) Insurance through Fbinsure
Approve the FY 2026 Renewal of Property and Liability Insurance and Injured on Duty (111F) Insurance through Fbinsure
To approve the FY 2026 Renewal of Property and Liability Insurance and Injured on Duty (111F) Insurance through Fbinsure
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the FY 2026 Renewal of Property and Liability Insurance and Injured on Duty (111F) Insurance through Fbinsure. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Mr. Gregory Barnes, Town Administrator
Accept the resignation with regret and authorize the Town Administrator to post the position
To accept the resignation with regret and authorize the Town Administrator to post the position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the resignation with regret and authorize the Town Administrator to post the position. Discussion: Mr. Pacheco stated that Ms. Dooney has been a great asset to the Town and he wished her well in her retirement. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Nevyn Bourke, Lily Ferrone and Evan Sullivan
Forward a letter of thanks to each student for expressing their interests and concerns
To forward a letter of thanks to each student for expressing their interests and concerns
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to forward a letter of thanks to each student for expressing their interests and concerns. Discussion: None. 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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