MassVoter.com← Raynham Select BoardRaynham Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 19, 2026
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Pacheco, Patricia Riley, Matthew Andrade
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Pledge of Allegiance
Accept, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of May 5, 2026 and the Executive Session minutes of May 5, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release
To accept, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of May 5, 2026 and the Executive Session minutes of May 5, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to accept, as printed, the Regular Session minutes of May 5, 2026 and the Executive Session minutes of May 5, 2026, with the Executive Session minutes withheld from public release. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Appointments Ed Mahoney - Cable Advisory Committee
Table the appointment for the Cable Advisory Committee until a recommendation is received
To table the appointment for the Cable Advisory Committee until a recommendation is received
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to table the appointment for the Cable Advisory Committee until a recommendation is received. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
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Appoint Evelyn Brown to the open position on the Council on Aging
To appoint Evelyn Brown to the open position on the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to appoint Evelyn Brown to the open position on the Council on Aging. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Appoint Greg Barnes as the Raynham Select Board's Representative for the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group
To appoint Greg Barnes as the Raynham Select Board's Representative for the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to appoint Greg Barnes as the Raynham Select Board's Representative for the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Carol Sullivan - 2026-2027 SRPEDD Commission Member Representing the Select Board
Re-appoint Carol Sullivan as the 2026-2027 SRPEDD Commission Member Representing the Select Board
To re-appoint Carol Sullivan as the 2026-2027 SRPEDD Commission Member Representing the Select Board
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to re-appoint Carol Sullivan as the 2026-2027 SRPEDD Commission Member Representing the Select Board. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Approve the request for the Change of Hours on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License of the Saxonis Hospitality Group d/b/a Barrels & Boards, 1285 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts
To approve the request for the Change of Hours on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License of the Saxonis Hospitality Group d/b/a Barrels & Boards, 1285 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to approve the request for the Change of Hours on the All-Alcohol Restaurant License of the Saxonis Hospitality Group d/b/a Barrels & Boards, 1285 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
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Approve the Alteration/19H on the Farmer Distillery & Brewing Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery at 1377 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts
To approve the Alteration/19H on the Farmer Distillery & Brewing Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery at 1377 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to approve the Alteration/19H on the Farmer Distillery & Brewing Pouring Permit for Regret Distillery at 1377 Broadway, Raynham, Massachusetts. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Ms. Riley commented that the amendments provide additional security for the Town and protect the
Approve the Amendments to the Special Legislation regarding the All-Alcohol License at 1348 New State Highway, Raynham, Massachusetts
To approve the Amendments to the Special Legislation regarding the All-Alcohol License at 1348 New State Highway, Raynham, Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to approve the Amendments to the Special Legislation regarding the All-Alcohol License at 1348 New State Highway, Raynham, Massachusetts. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Special Legislation regarding the All-Alcohol License at 1348 New State Highway, Raynham,
Approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Melissa Kimmer as Adult Services Librarian
To approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Melissa Kimmer as Adult Services Librarian
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to approve the Non-Union Employment Agreement Extension for Melissa Kimmer as Adult Services Librarian. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Tag Day Requests - Silver City Cobras Corp - 6/5/2026, 6/12/2026, 7/10/2026, and 7/24/2026
Approve the Tag Day Requests for the Silver City Cobras Corporation on 6/5/2026, 6/12/2026, 7/10/2026, and 7/24/2026
To approve the Tag Day Requests for the Silver City Cobras Corporation on 6/5/2026, 6/12/2026, 7/10/2026, and 7/24/2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to approve the Tag Day Requests for the Silver City Cobras Corporation on 6/5/2026, 6/12/2026, 7/10/2026, and 7/24/2026. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Approve the request for Seasonal Outdoor Seating for Tropical Llama, 1470 New State Highway, Raynham, Massachusetts
To approve the request for Seasonal Outdoor Seating for Tropical Llama, 1470 New State Highway, Raynham, Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to approve the request for Seasonal Outdoor Seating for Tropical Llama, 1470 New State Highway, Raynham, Massachusetts. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Approve the rental of the Farm Stand at Borden Colony to Under the Sun Farm for a lease amount of $1,000
To approve the rental of the Farm Stand at Borden Colony to Under the Sun Farm for a lease amount of $1,000
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to approve the rental of the Farm Stand at Borden Colony to Under the Sun Farm for a lease amount of $1,000. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Authorize the Town Administrator to enter into Contract Negotiations with the Collins Center for the Recruitment of Human Resources and Health Director Positions
To authorize the Town Administrator to enter into Contract Negotiations with the Collins Center for the Recruitment of Human Resources and Health Director Positions
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to authorize the Town Administrator to enter into Contract Negotiations with the Collins Center for the Recruitment of Human Resources and Health Director Positions. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Discussion and Vote on Filling Police Officer Position: The Police Department received a Resignation Letter from…
Authorize the Police Chief to fill one Police Officer position
To authorize the Police Chief to fill one Police Officer position
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to authorize the Police Chief to fill one Police Officer position. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Discussion and Vote on Filling Police Officer Position
Authorize the Police Chief to fill Two full-time Communication Clerk (Dispatcher) positions
To authorize the Police Chief to fill Two full-time Communication Clerk (Dispatcher) positions
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to authorize the Police Chief to fill Two full-time Communication Clerk (Dispatcher) positions. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Mr. Andrade
Approve the request from R.A.V.E. for permission to hold the Annual Raynham Community Day Celebration on September 27, 2026, with a rain date of Sunday, October 4, 2026
To approve the request from R.A.V.E. for permission to hold the Annual Raynham Community Day Celebration on September 27, 2026, with a rain date of Sunday, October 4, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to approve the request from R.A.V.E. for permission to hold the Annual Raynham Community Day Celebration on September 27, 2026, with a rain date of Sunday, October 4, 2026. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
Resignation Letter from Health Director: The Board received a Resignation Letter from Paula Rossi-Clapp as Health…
Accept, with regret, the Resignation Letter from Raynham's Health Director, Paula Rossi-Clapp
To accept, with regret, the Resignation Letter from Raynham's Health Director, Paula Rossi-Clapp
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to accept, with regret, the Resignation Letter from Raynham's Health Director, Paula Rossi-Clapp. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
At 7:24 p.m., Mr. Pacheco 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 Riley and seconded by Andrade to enter Executive Session for the stated reasons. Discussion: None. Roll-Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Andrade - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Aye. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
At 8:09 p.m., Mr
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of May 19, 2026, 8:09 p.m., with no additional business to be conducted
To adjourn the Select Board meeting of May 19, 2026, 8:09 p.m., with no additional business to be conducted
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Andrade to adjourn the Select Board meeting of May 19, 2026, 8:09 p.m., with no additional business to be conducted. Discussion: None. Vote: 3-0-0.” (Motion: Riley, second: Andrade)
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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