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March 24, 2026
16 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
Approve, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of March 10, 2026 and the Executive Session minutes of March 10, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release
To approve, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of March 10, 2026 and the Executive Session minutes of March 10, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of March 10, 2026 and the Executive Session minutes of March 10, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Nominate Ariel Howard, Carlos Alvarado and Paula Rossi-Clapp for the position of Inspector of Animals for the Town of Raynham
To nominate Ariel Howard, Carlos Alvarado and Paula Rossi-Clapp for the position of Inspector of Animals for the Town of Raynham
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to nominate Ariel Howard, Carlos Alvarado and Paula Rossi-Clapp for the position of Inspector of Animals for the Town of Raynham. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Completion of Old/Continuing Business
Approve One-Day Alcohol Licenses for Barrels & Boards for Sunday Brunch-April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026
To approve One-Day Alcohol Licenses for Barrels & Boards for Sunday Brunch-April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve One-Day Alcohol Licenses for Barrels & Boards for Sunday Brunch-April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote of Form/Policy on One-Day Alcohol Licenses
Approve the Form/Policy on One- Day Alcohol Licenses
To approve the Form/Policy on One- Day Alcohol Licenses
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Form/Policy on One- Day Alcohol Licenses. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a Stockholder Change on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License of Chances, Inc., at 1550 New State Highway
To schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a Stockholder Change on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License of Chances, Inc., at 1550 New State Highway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a Stockholder Change on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License of Chances, Inc., at 1550 New State Highway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a New License/Alteration on the Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit of Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway
To schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a New License/Alteration on the Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit of Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a New License/Alteration on the Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit of Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Transfer of License/Ownership - Wine and Malt License - Milk Bottle, 785 Broadway -Set Hearing Date
Schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a Transfer of License/Ownership for the Wine and Malt License of the Milk Bottle, 785 Broadway
To schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a Transfer of License/Ownership for the Wine and Malt License of the Milk Bottle, 785 Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to schedule a Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., for a Transfer of License/Ownership for the Wine and Malt License of the Milk Bottle, 785 Broadway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Tag Day Requests for July 11 & 12, 2026 for Ocean State Skating Club
To approve the Tag Day Requests for July 11 & 12, 2026 for Ocean State Skating Club
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day Requests for July 11 & 12, 2026 for Ocean State Skating Club. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Main Street that needs to be resolved, so that the Town can install a fence
Approve the contract for the Parcel Boundary Survey on Town property through Greenman-Pederson, Inc., for the Highway Department
To approve the contract for the Parcel Boundary Survey on Town property through Greenman-Pederson, Inc., for the Highway Department
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the contract for the Parcel Boundary Survey on Town property through Greenman-Pederson, Inc., for the Highway Department. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Allow the 14th Annual Frosty Half- Marathon by Colonial Road Runners on December 6, 2026, contingent upon approval from the Police and Fire Department
To allow the 14th Annual Frosty Half- Marathon by Colonial Road Runners on December 6, 2026, contingent upon approval from the Police and Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to allow the 14th Annual Frosty Half- Marathon by Colonial Road Runners on December 6, 2026, contingent upon approval from the Police and Fire Department. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for the TMLP and Verizon New England on the request for one new Joint Pole Location on Robinson Street
To schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for the TMLP and Verizon New England on the request for one new Joint Pole Location on Robinson Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to schedule a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for the TMLP and Verizon New England on the request for one new Joint Pole Location on Robinson Street. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Page 4 of 7 Raynham Select Board Minutes - March 24, 2026: Bayberry Road Extension, and Mulberry Road
Refer to the Planning Board for its recommendation the following Ways as Public: Goldfinch Drive, Sparrow Way, Blue Jay Lane, Bayberry Road Extension, and Mulberry Road
To refer to the Planning Board for its recommendation the following Ways as Public: Goldfinch Drive, Sparrow Way, Blue Jay Lane, Bayberry Road Extension, and Mulberry Road
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to refer to the Planning Board for its recommendation the following Ways as Public: Goldfinch Drive, Sparrow Way, Blue Jay Lane, Bayberry Road Extension, and Mulberry Road. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Page 4 of 7 Raynham Select Board Minutes - March 24, 2026
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant as presented
To approve the Annual Town Election Warrant as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant as presented. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Town Administrator's Report
Authorize the Town Administrator and Highway Department to move forward with the Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) grant application
To authorize the Town Administrator and Highway Department to move forward with the Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) grant application
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to authorize the Town Administrator and Highway Department to move forward with the Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) grant application. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
At 7:27 p.m., Ms. Riley asked for a motion to enter 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 8:04 p.m., Ms
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 24, 2026, at 8:04 p.m., with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 24, 2026, at 8:04 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 24, 2026, at 8:04 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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