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April 7, 2026
20 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 24, 2026, Executive Session minutes of March 24, 2026, and the joint meeting minutes of March 18, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public re
To approve, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of March 24, 2026, Executive Session minutes of March 24, 2026, and the joint meeting minutes of March 18, 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 24, 2026, Executive Session minutes of March 24, 2026, and the joint meeting minutes of March 18, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Public Hearings Stockholder Change - All-Alcohol Restaurant License - Chances, Inc., 1550 New State Highway
Approve the Stockholder Change on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License for Chances, Inc., doing business as Hokkaido Sushi & Ramen at 1550 New State Highway
To approve the Stockholder Change on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License for Chances, Inc., doing business as Hokkaido Sushi & Ramen at 1550 New State Highway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Stockholder Change on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License for Chances, Inc., doing business as Hokkaido Sushi & Ramen at 1550 New State Highway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the new Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway
To approve the new Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the new Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Alteration of Licensed Premises and Hours for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway
To approve the Alteration of Licensed Premises and Hours for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Alteration of Licensed Premises and Hours for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the 19H permit for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway
To approve the 19H permit for Regret Distillery, 1377 Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the 19H permit for 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
Approve the Transfer of License/Ownership of the Wine and Malt License to the Milk Bottle of Raynham, LLC, doing business as The Bottle at 785 Broadway
To approve the Transfer of License/Ownership of the Wine and Malt License to the Milk Bottle of Raynham, LLC, doing business as The Bottle at 785 Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Transfer of License/Ownership of the Wine and Malt License to the Milk Bottle of Raynham, LLC, doing business as The Bottle at 785 Broadway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the request from the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England for One New Joint Pole Location on Robinson Street
To approve the request from the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England for One New Joint Pole Location on Robinson Street
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request from the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England for One New Joint Pole Location on Robinson Street. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
No old or continuing business was discussed. Page 3 of 8 Raynham Select Board Minutes - April 7, 2026
Approve the Dedication of the Annual Town Report to P. Burke Fountain
To approve the Dedication of the Annual Town Report to P. Burke Fountain
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Dedication of the Annual Town Report to P. Burke Fountain. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Citizen of the Year Award recipient as recommended by the Town Administrator
To approve the Citizen of the Year Award recipient as recommended by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Citizen of the Year Award recipient as recommended by the Town Administrator. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the request of the Bristol- Plymouth Regional Technical School District for permission to use the Town Seal
To approve the request of the Bristol- Plymouth Regional Technical School District for permission to use the Town Seal
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the request of the Bristol- Plymouth Regional Technical School District for permission to use the Town Seal. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Table discussion and vote of a contract with Attorney William August of Epstein & August, LLP, Attorneys at Law, for legal services related to the Verizon License Renewal Process
To table discussion and vote of a contract with Attorney William August of Epstein & August, LLP, Attorneys at Law, for legal services related to the Verizon License Renewal Process
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to table discussion and vote of a contract with Attorney William August of Epstein & August, LLP, Attorneys at Law, for legal services related to the Verizon License Renewal Process. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Tag Day Requests for April 11 & 12 and May 10 & 17, 2026 for DAV Cpl. W.F. Reardon Chapter 57
To approve the Tag Day Requests for April 11 & 12 and May 10 & 17, 2026 for DAV Cpl. W.F. Reardon Chapter 57
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day Requests for April 11 & 12 and May 10 & 17, 2026 for DAV Cpl. W.F. Reardon Chapter 57. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Junk Dealer's License for Road Show Concepts, LLC
To approve the Junk Dealer's License for Road Show Concepts, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Junk Dealer's License for Road Show Concepts, LLC. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension and FY 2026 Merit Pay for Gregory Barnes, Town Administrator
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension and FY 2026 Merit Pay for Gregory Barnes, Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension and FY 2026 Merit Pay for Gregory Barnes, Town Administrator. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Non-Union Employment Agreement for Brooke Solaris, Youth Services Librarian
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement for Brooke Solaris, Youth Services Librarian
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement for Brooke Solaris, Youth Services Librarian
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement for Brooke Solaris, Youth Services Librarian. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the FY 2027 COLA Increase of 2% for Part-time, Non-Union Employees in the Following Positions - Billing Clerk (Fire), Electrical Inspector, Assistant Electrical Inspector, Assistant Plumbing Inspector, Sealer of
To approve the FY 2027 COLA Increase of 2% for Part-time, Non-Union Employees in the Following Positions - Billing Clerk (Fire), Electrical Inspector, Assistant Electrical Inspector, Assistant Plumbing Inspector, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Library Assistants, Assistant Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector and Volunteer Coordinator
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the FY 2027 COLA Increase of 2% for Part-time, Non-Union Employees in the Following Positions - Billing Clerk (Fire), Electrical Inspector, Assistant Electrical Inspector, Assistant Plumbing Inspector, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Library Assistants, Assistant Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector and Volunteer Coordinator. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Filling and Setting Rates for Seasonal Workers
To approve the Filling and Setting Rates for Seasonal Workers
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Filling and Setting Rates for Seasonal Workers. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
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Approve the renewal of the Seasonal Wines and Malt Beverage License for Baja's Fresh Grill, LLC, at 995 Broadway
To approve the renewal of the Seasonal Wines and Malt Beverage License for Baja's Fresh Grill, LLC, at 995 Broadway
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the renewal of the Seasonal Wines and Malt Beverage License for Baja's Fresh Grill, LLC, at 995 Broadway. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
At 7:32 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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