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March 10, 2026
7 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
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of March 3, 2026, and the Executive Session minutes of March 3, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release, and with the following amendment to
To approve, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of March 3, 2026, and the Executive Session minutes of March 3, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release, and with the following amendment to the Regular Session minutes: Under the Community Services Director's quarterly report, add Mr. Pacheco's request that the Board be provided with data regarding the beneficiary savings realized through the SHINE Program
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of March 3, 2026, and the Executive Session minutes of March 3, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release, and with the following amendment to the Regular Session minutes: Under the Community Services Director's quarterly report, add Mr. Pacheco's request that the Board be provided with data regarding the beneficiary savings realized through the SHINE Program. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Completion of Old/Continuing Business
Approve the request to fill the vacancy resulting from the firefighter's resignation
To approve the request to fill the vacancy resulting from the firefighter's resignation
Yes: Pacheco, RileyNo: Collins
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request to fill the vacancy resulting from the firefighter's resignation. Discussion: Mr. Collins stated, “I have reservations right now until we figure out exactly what's going to happen with the school budget.” He added that he would hate to approve hiring a new firefighter only to lay that person off. Mr. … its belt, which includes for all negotiations. Ms. Riley commented that the Fire Department position is critical for the public's safety, and it impacts the entire community. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - No; Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-1-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the One-Day Alcohol License for the Raynham Lions Club for its Game Dinner on March 27, 2026
To approve the One-Day Alcohol License for the Raynham Lions Club for its Game Dinner on March 27, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the One-Day Alcohol License for the Raynham Lions Club for its Game Dinner on March 27, 2026. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Take under advisement the Draft Form/Policy on One-Day Alcohol Licenses
To take under advisement the Draft Form/Policy on One-Day Alcohol Licenses
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to take under advisement the Draft Form/Policy on One-Day Alcohol Licenses. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Correspondence
Approve the 12th Annual Raynham Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 23, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m
To approve the 12th Annual Raynham Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 23, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the 12th Annual Raynham Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 23, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
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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)
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 10, 2026, at 7:51 p.m., with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 10, 2026, at 7:51 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 March 10, 2026, at 7:51 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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