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January 13, 2026
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
January 6, 2025 (withheld from Public Release)
Accept, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of January 6, 2025 and the Executive Session minutes of January 6, 2025, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from Public Release
To accept, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of January 6, 2025 and the Executive Session minutes of January 6, 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 Regular Session minutes of January 6, 2025 and the Executive Session minutes of January 6, 2025, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from Public Release. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
For discussion purposes, to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for David LaPlante as Police Chief
To for discussion purposes, to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for David LaPlante as Police Chief
The minutes give the count (2-0-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Pacheco for discussion purposes, to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for David LaPlante as Police Chief. Discussion: Mr. Pacheco stated that he voted to abstain during the Executive Session, but that is not a reflection on whether or not the Chief should continue. He said he believes David LaPlante should continue … same benefits.” She added that she believes it is exciting for the department and for the community to have Chief LaPlante continue in his role for an additional three years. Roll Call: Mr. Collins - Aye; Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Pacheco)
Approve the Change Orders with Dorr & Whittier and Pomroy Associates for the Public Safety Building Project
To approve the Change Orders with Dorr & Whittier and Pomroy Associates for the Public Safety Building Project
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Change Orders with Dorr & Whittier and Pomroy Associates for the Public Safety Building Project. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Accept the Raynham Policy on Alcohol Licenses & Fees as presented
To accept the Raynham Policy on Alcohol Licenses & Fees as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to accept the Raynham Policy on Alcohol Licenses & Fees as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote for 36th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids on May 16, 2026
Approve the 36th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids on May 16, 2026, contingent upon approval from the Raynham Police and Fire Departments
To approve the 36th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids on May 16, 2026, contingent upon approval from the Raynham Police and Fire Departments
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the 36th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids on May 16, 2026, contingent upon approval from the Raynham Police and Fire Departments. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Ride for Kids on May 16, 2026, contingent upon approval from the Raynham Police and Fire
Forward a letter in support of Raynham Park as proposed
To forward a letter in support of Raynham Park as proposed
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to forward a letter in support of Raynham Park as proposed. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Filling Children's Librarian Position and Part-Time Library Assistant's Position
Approve filling the Children's Librarian Position (1) and Part-Time Library Assistant Position (1)
To approve filling the Children's Librarian Position (1) and Part-Time Library Assistant Position (1)
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve filling the Children's Librarian Position (1) and Part-Time Library Assistant Position (1). Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Town Administrator - Performance Review
Table the Town Administrator's Performance Review
To table the Town Administrator's Performance Review
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to table the Town Administrator's Performance Review. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Citizen and Community Input
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 13, 2026, at 7:33 p.m. with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 13, 2026, at 7:33 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 January 13, 2026, at 7:33 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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