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October 7, 2025
11 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 minutes of the Select Board's Joint Meeting with the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee and the Bridgewater Town Council on September 17, 2025; the minutes of the Regular Session of Sep
To accept, as printed, the minutes of the Select Board's Joint Meeting with the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee and the Bridgewater Town Council on September 17, 2025; the minutes of the Regular Session of September 30, 2025; and the minutes of the Executive Session of September 30, 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 minutes of the Select Board's Joint Meeting with the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Committee and the Bridgewater Town Council on September 17, 2025; the minutes of the Regular Session of September 30, 2025; and the minutes of the Executive Session of September 30, 2025, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Filling two part-time Communications Clerk (Dispatcher)Positions
Approve the request to fill two part-time Communications Clerk (dispatcher) positions
To approve the request to fill two part-time Communications Clerk (dispatcher) positions
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request to fill two part-time Communications Clerk (dispatcher) positions. Discussion: Mr. Pacheco emphasized that the positions are part-time, non-benefited positions. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Carlos Alvarado, Health Inspector
Approve, as presented, the Non-Union Employment Agreement with Carlos Alvarado for Health Inspector
To approve, as presented, the Non-Union Employment Agreement with Carlos Alvarado for Health Inspector
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve, as presented, the Non-Union Employment Agreement with Carlos Alvarado for Health Inspector. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Chili's Grill & Bar, 500 South Street West
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., for a Change of Manager for Pepper Dining, Inc., doing business as Chili's Grill & Bar at 500 South Street West
To set a hearing date for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., for a Change of Manager for Pepper Dining, Inc., doing business as Chili's Grill & Bar at 500 South Street West
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to set a hearing date for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., for a Change of Manager for Pepper Dining, Inc., doing business as Chili's Grill & Bar at 500 South Street West. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Changing the Planning Board Associate Member from an Appointed to Elected Position
Refer to the Planning Board for a public hearing a Special Town Meeting Article to change the Planning Board Associate Member from an appointed to an elected position
To refer to the Planning Board for a public hearing a Special Town Meeting Article to change the Planning Board Associate Member from an appointed to an elected position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to refer to the Planning Board for a public hearing a Special Town Meeting Article to change the Planning Board Associate Member from an appointed to an elected position. Discussion: Out of normal procedure, Ms. Riley allowed Laraine Nickerson of First Street, Raynham, Massachusetts, to speak. Ms. Nickerson expressed how upset … acts on something or not, it does not stop anybody else from doing anything. He said, “If the Board acts today, it does not hinder anyone else from taking action. The actions of the Board will not hurt what you are trying to do Ms. Nickerson.” Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
and Financial Review of the Bridgewater-Raynham School District
Sponsor a Town Meeting Article to fund Raynham's share of an Independent Operational and Financial Review of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, contingent upon approval by the Bridgewater Town Council
To sponsor a Town Meeting Article to fund Raynham's share of an Independent Operational and Financial Review of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, contingent upon approval by the Bridgewater Town Council
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to sponsor a Town Meeting Article to fund Raynham's share of an Independent Operational and Financial Review of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, contingent upon approval by the Bridgewater Town Council. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day request from DAV CPL. W. F. Reardon, Chapter 57, for November 22 & 23, 2025
Approve the Tag Day request from DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Cpl. W. F. Reardon, Chapter 57, for November 22 & 23, 2025
To approve the Tag Day request from DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Cpl. W. F. Reardon, Chapter 57, for November 22 & 23, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day request from DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Cpl. W. F. Reardon, Chapter 57, for November 22 & 23, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
35 Thrasher Street
Approve the request to extend operating hours for the Raynham Regional Solid Waste Facility located at 35 Thrasher Street on a 90-day trial period in order for the Board to evaluate
To approve the request to extend operating hours for the Raynham Regional Solid Waste Facility located at 35 Thrasher Street on a 90-day trial period in order for the Board to evaluate
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request to extend operating hours for the Raynham Regional Solid Waste Facility located at 35 Thrasher Street on a 90-day trial period in order for the Board to evaluate. Discussion: The trial period would allow the Board to evaluate the effectiveness but also ensure that residents in the area are not … with a report detailing the amount of tonnage processed and revenue received by the Town on an annual basis over the past five years, along with information on how the tipping fees are determined. Mr. Pacheco accepted the additions to his motion. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Citizen and Community Input
Take the information under advisement
To take the information under advisement
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to take the information under advisement. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Executive Session
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)
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of October 7, 2025, at 7:55 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Select Board meeting of October 7, 2025, at 7:55 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to adjourn the Select Board meeting of October 7, 2025, at 7:55 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted. 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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