MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 21, 2026
14 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 4/7/2026 and the Executive Session minutes of 4/7/2026 with the Executive Session minutes withheld from Public Release
To approve, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of 4/7/2026 and the Executive Session minutes of 4/7/2026 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 4/7/2026 and the Executive Session minutes of 4/7/2026 with the Executive Session minutes withheld from Public Release. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
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Approve the contract for legal services related to the Verizon License renewal process with Epstein & August, LLP, in the amount of $260 per hour
To approve the contract for legal services related to the Verizon License renewal process with Epstein & August, LLP, in the amount of $260 per hour
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the contract for legal services related to the Verizon License renewal process with Epstein & August, LLP, in the amount of $260 per hour. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Junk Dealer's License Renewals for Rose's Used Auto Parts and Hannoush Jewelers, Inc
To approve the Junk Dealer's License Renewals for Rose's Used Auto Parts and Hannoush Jewelers, Inc
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Junk Dealer's License Renewals for Rose's Used Auto Parts and Hannoush Jewelers, Inc. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses for Hannoush Jewelers for Mother's Day Celebration and Sip & Shop - May 8 and 9, 2026
To approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses for Hannoush Jewelers for Mother's Day Celebration and Sip & Shop - May 8 and 9, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses for Hannoush Jewelers for Mother's Day Celebration and Sip & Shop - May 8 and 9, 2026. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Tag Day Requests - USA Prime Hitmen Baseball Club - July 5 and 19, 2026
Approve the Tag Day Requests submitted by the USA Prime Hitmen Baseball Club for July 5 and 19, 2026
To approve the Tag Day Requests submitted by the USA Prime Hitmen Baseball Club for July 5 and 19, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day Requests submitted by the USA Prime Hitmen Baseball Club for July 5 and 19, 2026. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Tag Day Requests for the Department of Children and Families for June 17, September 10, and October 2, 2026
To approve the Tag Day Requests for the Department of Children and Families for June 17, September 10, and October 2, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Tag Day Requests for the Department of Children and Families for June 17, September 10, and October 2, 2026. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Scott Blake as Veterans' Agent
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Scott Blake as Veterans' Agent
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Scott Blake as Veterans' Agent. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
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Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Sally Gorden, Executive Assistant for the Fire Department
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Sally Gorden, Executive Assistant for the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Sally Gorden, Executive Assistant for the Fire Department. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Karen O'Brien, Library Director
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Karen O'Brien as Library Director
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Karen O'Brien as Library Director
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Karen O'Brien as Library Director. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote on Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Jessica Thomas, Treasurer/Collector
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Jessica Thomas as Treasurer/Collector
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Jessica Thomas as Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Jessica Thomas as Treasurer/Collector. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Discussion and Vote of FY 2027 COLA Increase for Part-time, Call Firefighters
Approve a 2% increase for the COLA for part-time, Call Firefighters
To approve a 2% increase for the COLA for part-time, Call Firefighters
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve a 2% increase for the COLA for part-time, Call Firefighters. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
Mr. Barnes reported that a letter of resignation has been received from Kelly Usher, Human
Authorize Mr. Barnes to draft a proposal for filling the position and present it to the Board as soon as the next meeting. Page 5 of 8 Raynham Select Board Minutes - April 21, 2026
To authorize Mr. Barnes to draft a proposal for filling the position and present it to the Board as soon as the next meeting. Page 5 of 8 Raynham Select Board Minutes - April 21, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to authorize Mr. Barnes to draft a proposal for filling the position and present it to the Board as soon as the next meeting. Page 5 of 8 Raynham Select Board Minutes - April 21, 2026 Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)
At 7:33 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 7:55 p.m., Ms
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of April 21, 2026, at 7:55 p.m., with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Select Board meeting of April 21, 2026, at 7:55 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 April 21, 2026, at 7:55 p.m., with no additional business to be conducted. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Unanimous 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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