MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 9, 2025
9 recorded votes, 1 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 December 2, 2025
Accept, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of December 2, 2025
To accept, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of December 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of December 2, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the increase in the Transfer Station Permits from $70 to $100 for the full year and from $35 to $50 for a half-year with the senior discounted price at $90 for the full year and $45 for the half-year
To approve the increase in the Transfer Station Permits from $70 to $100 for the full year and from $35 to $50 for a half-year with the senior discounted price at $90 for the full year and $45 for the half-year
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the increase in the Transfer Station Permits from $70 to $100 for the full year and from $35 to $50 for a half-year with the senior discounted price at $90 for the full year and $45 for the half-year. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Keep the trash bag cost at the current price of $2 per bag but decrease the maximum weight capacity per bag from the current 50 pounds per bag to 25 pounds per bag
To keep the trash bag cost at the current price of $2 per bag but decrease the maximum weight capacity per bag from the current 50 pounds per bag to 25 pounds per bag
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to keep the trash bag cost at the current price of $2 per bag but decrease the maximum weight capacity per bag from the current 50 pounds per bag to 25 pounds per bag. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Snow Removal Pay Rates (Highway)
Seconded by Mr. Collins, to approve the Snow Removal Pay Rates (Highway) as presented by the Town Administrator
To seconded by Mr. Collins, to approve the Snow Removal Pay Rates (Highway) as presented by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco seconded by Mr. Collins, to approve the Snow Removal Pay Rates (Highway) as presented by the Town Administrator. Discussion: Mr. Barnes informed the Board that the Town will be hiring a new employee, and, since he comes with a CDL License, the Highway Superintendent recommends a starting rate of $30 per hour. Mr. Pacheco amended the motion to include the hiring of a new employee with a CDL license at a rate of $30 per hour. Discussion on the motion as amended: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco)
Approve the FY2026 Tax Classification for Real and Personal Property at a 126% shift with the residential factor of .933397%
To approve the FY2026 Tax Classification for Real and Personal Property at a 126% shift with the residential factor of .933397%
Yes: Pacheco, RileyNo: Collins
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the FY2026 Tax Classification for Real and Personal Property at a 126% shift with the residential factor of .933397%. Discussion: None. Vote: 2-1-0 (Mr. Collins opposed).” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
One Day Special License for January 1, 2026 - Superbowl Social
Approve the One Day Special Liquor License for the Lions Club of Raynham's Superbowl Social on January 1, 2026
To approve the One Day Special Liquor License for the Lions Club of Raynham's Superbowl Social on January 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the One Day Special Liquor License for the Lions Club of Raynham's Superbowl Social on January 1, 2026. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote to Have No Select Board Meeting and Night Hours on December 30, 2025
Approve the cancellation of the Select Board Meeting and Town Hall evening office hours on December 30, 2025
To approve the cancellation of the Select Board Meeting and Town Hall evening office hours on December 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the cancellation of the Select Board Meeting and Town Hall evening office hours on December 30, 2025. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
At 7:38 p.m., Ms. Riley asked for a motion to enter into Executive Session in accordance with
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)
At 7:52 p.m., Ms. Riley reconvened the regular meeting of the Raynham Select Board on
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of December 9, 2025, at 7:52 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Select Board meeting of December 9, 2025, at 7:52 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 December 9, 2025, at 7:52 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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