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August 19, 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
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session for the stated reasons
To enter Executive Session for the stated reasons
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to enter Executive Session for the stated reasons. Discussion: None. Roll-Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye; Ms. Riley-Aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of August 5, 2025 and to table at this time the Executive Session minutes of August 5, 2025
To accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of August 5, 2025 and to table at this time the Executive Session minutes of August 5, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of August 5, 2025 and to table at this time the Executive Session minutes of August 5, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Library Board of Trustees - Susan Curran & Kelly Hetrick
Appoint Susan Curran and Kelly Hetrick to the Library Board of Trustees based on the recommendation of the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees
To appoint Susan Curran and Kelly Hetrick to the Library Board of Trustees based on the recommendation of the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint Susan Curran and Kelly Hetrick to the Library Board of Trustees based on the recommendation of the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Nomination of Inspector of Animals - Ariel Howard
Nominate Ariel Howard for appointment as Inspector of Animals
To nominate Ariel Howard for appointment as Inspector of Animals
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to nominate Ariel Howard for appointment as Inspector of Animals. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Constable Re-appointment - Jeffrey Belisle
Re-appoint Jeffrey Belisle as Constable
To re-appoint Jeffrey Belisle as Constable
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to re-appoint Jeffrey Belisle as Constable. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Interim Parking Clerk - Gregory Barnes
Appoint Gregory Barnes as Interim Parking Clerk
To appoint Gregory Barnes as Interim Parking Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to appoint Gregory Barnes as Interim Parking Clerk. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
of EL114 on Broadway
Approve the Joint Petition of the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England for the relocation of one joint pole location, EL113, to be relocated 25 feet, and for the abandonment of EL114 on Broadway
To approve the Joint Petition of the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England for the relocation of one joint pole location, EL113, to be relocated 25 feet, and for the abandonment of EL114 on Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Joint Petition of the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England for the relocation of one joint pole location, EL113, to be relocated 25 feet, and for the abandonment of EL114 on Broadway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the name change for the Automatic Amusement Device License from First Raynham Corp. to Ryan Family Amusements, LLC, at 115 New State Highway
To approve the name change for the Automatic Amusement Device License from First Raynham Corp. to Ryan Family Amusements, LLC, at 115 New State Highway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the name change for the Automatic Amusement Device License from First Raynham Corp. to Ryan Family Amusements, LLC, at 115 New State Highway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Completion Old/Continuing Business
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Taunton regarding Emergency/Temporary Repairs to the South Street East/Old Colony Avenue Bridge as recommended
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Taunton regarding Emergency/Temporary Repairs to the South Street East/Old Colony Avenue Bridge as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Taunton regarding Emergency/Temporary Repairs to the South Street East/Old Colony Avenue Bridge as recommended. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
New Business
Approve the request for a Special One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for August 31, 2025 for Tropical Llama at 1470 New State Highway pending the applicant receiving the approval of the Police Chief and Fire Chief
To approve the request for a Special One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for August 31, 2025 for Tropical Llama at 1470 New State Highway pending the applicant receiving the approval of the Police Chief and Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request for a Special One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for August 31, 2025 for Tropical Llama at 1470 New State Highway pending the applicant receiving the approval of the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the FY 2026 MS4 Support Services with Apex Companies, LLC
To approve the FY 2026 MS4 Support Services with Apex Companies, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the FY 2026 MS4 Support Services with Apex Companies, LLC. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Mill Street Bridge Replacement Consultant Engineering Services with Weston & Sampson to close out the construction contract
To approve the Mill Street Bridge Replacement Consultant Engineering Services with Weston & Sampson to close out the construction contract
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Mill Street Bridge Replacement Consultant Engineering Services with Weston & Sampson to close out the construction contract. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on FY 2026 MapGeo GIS Technical Services & Subscription Renewal with Sanborn Map Company
Approve the FY 2026 MapGeo GIS Technical Services & Subscription Renewal with Sanborn Map Company
To approve the FY 2026 MapGeo GIS Technical Services & Subscription Renewal with Sanborn Map Company
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the FY 2026 MapGeo GIS Technical Services & Subscription Renewal with Sanborn Map Company. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote to Enter into a Contract for Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
Enter into a contract with Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement as well as with Allergen, Amneal, Aperex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zitis
To enter into a contract with Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement as well as with Allergen, Amneal, Aperex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zitis
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to enter into a contract with Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement as well as with Allergen, Amneal, Aperex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zitis. 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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