MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 2025
5 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 Minutes of September 9, 2025
Accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of September 9, 2025
To accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of September 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept, as printed, the Selectmen's Regular Meeting minutes of September 9, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day request from NMR Buddhist Meditation Center for September 19, 2025
Approve the request from NMR Buddhist Meditation Center for a tag day on September 19, 2025
To approve the request from NMR Buddhist Meditation Center for a tag day on September 19, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request from NMR Buddhist Meditation Center for a tag day on September 19, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the request from the Raynham Lions Club on King Philip Street for a One Day Alcohol License for a Golf Tournament on October 3, 2025 and Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23, 2025, pending approval from the Police
To approve the request from the Raynham Lions Club on King Philip Street for a One Day Alcohol License for a Golf Tournament on October 3, 2025 and Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23, 2025, pending approval from the Police and Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request from the Raynham Lions Club on King Philip Street for a One Day Alcohol License for a Golf Tournament on October 3, 2025 and Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23, 2025, pending approval from the Police and Fire Department. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Supporting Town Meeting Article to Create an Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund
Recommend Town Meeting approval of the Article to Create an Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund
To recommend Town Meeting approval of the Article to Create an Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to recommend Town Meeting approval of the Article to Create an Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund. Discussion: Mr. Collins stated that he fully supports the proposed Article, but he has reservations if someone could make a sizeable donation in anticipation of receiving favorable treatment in the future. He stated, “This is … Treasurer, and three residents appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Barnes stated that a number of communities accept tax donations. He pointed out that it is not a panacea, but it is a way to offer some assistance to the elderly and disabled. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, 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 Pacheco and seconded by Collins to enter Executive Session for the stated reason. Discussion: None. Roll-Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco-Aye; Mr. Collins-Aye; Ms. Riley-Aye. 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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