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Raynham Chair
Joseph Pacheco
Elected townwide · 12 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Pacheco as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 44 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (44)
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Special: Present
- Sep 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Apr 26Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained
April 26, 2022: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 26, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 26, 2022
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Schiavo to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 26, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
Apr 19Approve the reclassification of the Senior Clerk in the…Motion: to approve the reclassification of the Senior Clerk in the Accessor's…Passed 2–1 · Pacheco: No
April 19, 2022: Approve the reclassification of the Senior Clerk in the Accessor's office to Administrative Assistant and to direct the Human Resources Coordinator to work with the Chairman of the Board of…
To approve the reclassification of the Senior Clerk in the Accessor's office to Administrative Assistant and to direct the Human Resources Coordinator to work with the Chairman of the Board of Assessors and the reclassified Administrative Assistant to draft/update the job description and to request that Labor Counsel determine the reclassified position's location on the step scale
Voted: No
Yes: Riley, SchiavoNo: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Schiavo to approve the reclassification of the Senior Clerk in the Accessor's office to Administrative Assistant and to direct the Human Resources Coordinator to work with the Chairman of the Board of Assessors and the reclassified Administrative Assistant to draft/update the job description and to request that Labor Counsel determine the reclassified position's location on the step scale. Discussion: None. Vote: 2-1-0 (Mr. Pacheco voted No.).” (Motion: Riley, second: Schiavo)
Apr 19Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained
April 19, 2022: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 19, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 19, 2022
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 19, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Apr 12Approve the Kennel Licenses for Pacheco Kennels, 830 Judson…Motion: to approve the Kennel Licenses for Pacheco Kennels, 830 Judson Street,…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained
April 12, 2022: Approve the Kennel Licenses for Pacheco Kennels, 830 Judson Street, Raynham, MA
To approve the Kennel Licenses for Pacheco Kennels, 830 Judson Street, Raynham, MA
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Kennel Licenses for Pacheco Kennels, 830 Judson Street, Raynham, MA. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Apr 12Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained
April 12, 2022: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 12, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 12, 2022
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 12, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Apr 5Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained
April 5, 2022: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 5, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 5, 2022
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated April 5, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Mar 29Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained
March 29, 2022: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 29, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 29, 2022
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 29, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Mar 22Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained
March 22, 2022: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 22, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 22, 2022
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 22, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Mar 15Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained
March 15, 2022: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 15, 2022
To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 15, 2022
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Riley, SchiavoAbstained: Pacheco
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated March 15, 2022. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye; Mr. Schiavo - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Mar 8Appoint Ms. Coleen Morse to the full-time position of…Motion: to appoint Ms. Coleen Morse to the full-time position of Animal…Failed 1–2 · Pacheco: Not recorded
March 8, 2022: Appoint Ms. Coleen Morse to the full-time position of Animal Control Officer per search committee recommendation, subject to contract review at the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting on March 15,…
To appoint Ms. Coleen Morse to the full-time position of Animal Control Officer per search committee recommendation, subject to contract review at the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting on March 15, 2022. Ms. Riley seconded the motion for discussion. She asked for clarification from the Town Administrator on the number of individuals who applied for the position. Mr. Waters informed that there was a total of 95 applicants. It was determined that three applicants were worth consideration. Two candidates were put forth for an interview with one candidate withdrawing from the process. Ms. Morse was interviewed today by the search committee with a unanimous recommendation put forth to the Board. Mr. Pacheco expressed concerns with the number of applicants and only one interview conducted. Applicants need to be interviewed because paper does not always tell the whole story. He said, “Breaking protocol by only having one interview and voting before having the individual come before us is not protocol.” Mr. Schiavo discussed the ability of the search committee and their recommendation to the Board. He said the Board already interviewed Ms. Morse and there is no change; therefore, it seems reasonable to appoint her. Mr. Pacheco feels that the third applicant through the preliminary review was qualified and should have been interviewed. Mr. Waters informed that after reviewing job qualifications of the third applicant, the type of questions to be asked during the interview would not fit the position. Ms. Riley asked if the Board would feel comfortable with Ms. Morse coming in for an interview at the next meeting and then voting on the appointment. Mr. Pacheco agreed with an interview as the Board previously interviewed Ms. Morse for a part-time position, but this is a full-time salary position with benefits
The roll call in the minutes does not match the count (1-2-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion: Moved by Schiavo to appoint Ms. Coleen Morse to the full-time position of Animal Control Officer per search committee recommendation, subject to contract review at the next Board of Selectmen's Meeting on March 15, 2022. Ms. Riley seconded the motion for discussion. She asked for clarification from the Town Administrator on the number of … meeting and then voting on the appointment. Mr. Pacheco agreed with an interview as the Board previously interviewed Ms. Morse for a part-time position, but this is a full-time salary position with benefits. Vote: 1-2-0 (Mr. Pacheco and Ms. Riley voted No).” (Motion: Schiavo, second: Riley)
Votes with no disagreement (284)
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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