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Joseph Pacheco

Elected townwide · 12 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

42 of 42meetings attended (100%) · whole board 100%
315votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 2split votes where Pacheco was in the minority
1abstained
12terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 42 of 42 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (42)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Jan 14Appoint retired Police Captain Richard Pacheco as a Special…Motion: to appoint retired Police Captain Richard Pacheco as a Special Police…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Abstained

January 14, 2025 (Special meeting): Appoint retired Police Captain Richard Pacheco as a Special Police Officer

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint retired Police Captain Richard Pacheco as a Special Police Officer

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Collins to appoint retired Police Captain Richard Pacheco as a Special Police Officer. Discussion: Mr. Pacheco stated that he would be abstaining due to his family connection. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Riley - Aye, Mr. Collins - Aye, Mr. Pacheco- Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Riley, second: Collins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 3Approve the Change Order with GPI for Design and…Motion: to approve the Change Order with GPI for Design and Permitting…Passed 2–1 · Pacheco: Yes

December 3, 2024: Approve the Change Order with GPI for Design and Permitting of the culvert replacement at Pine Street over Bassett Brook in the amount of $136,300

Adopt orderPassed · 2–1

To approve the Change Order with GPI for Design and Permitting of the culvert replacement at Pine Street over Bassett Brook in the amount of $136,300

Voted: Yes

Yes: Pacheco, RileyNo: Collins

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to approve the Change Order with GPI for Design and Permitting of the culvert replacement at Pine Street over Bassett Brook in the amount of $136,300. Discussion: None. Vote: 2-1-0 (Mr. Collins voted No.).” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Aug 27Approve the recommended short-term solution, contingent upon the developers…Motion: to approve the recommended short-term solution, contingent upon the developers signing…Passed 2–1 · Pacheco: Yes

August 27, 2024: Approve the recommended short-term solution, contingent upon the developers signing an agreement that they will pay, in the amount of $30,000, for the repairs and, until the permanent repair is…

ApprovePassed · 2–1

To approve the recommended short-term solution, contingent upon the developers signing an agreement that they will pay, in the amount of $30,000, for the repairs and, until the permanent repair is done, they agree to pay for any further needed repairs resulting from any further damages. In addition, they will supply the necessary information of vehicle weights as outlined by GPI in their report

Voted: Yes

Yes: Pacheco, RileyNo: Collins

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Riley and seconded by Pacheco to approve the recommended short-term solution, contingent upon the developers signing an agreement that they will pay, in the amount of $30,000, for the repairs and, until the permanent repair is done, they agree to pay for any further needed repairs resulting from any further damages. In addition, they will supply the … Collins stated, “Those sitting here tonight at the meeting are saying they will follow the rules, but for the past five or six years, they have not, and that has single-handedly accelerated the deterioration of the bridge.” Vote: 2-1-0 (Mr. Collins voted no.).” (Motion: Riley, second: Pacheco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 28Approve the request for RAVE to hold the Annual…Motion: to approve the request for RAVE to hold the Annual Community…Passed 2–0 · Pacheco: Yes

May 28, 2024: Approve the request for RAVE to hold the Annual Community Day Celebration on Sunday, September 15, 2024, with a rain date of Sunday, September 29, 2024

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the request for RAVE to hold the Annual Community Day Celebration on Sunday, September 15, 2024, with a rain date of Sunday, September 29, 2024

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, PachecoAbstained: Riley

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Pacheco to approve the request for RAVE to hold the Annual Community Day Celebration on Sunday, September 15, 2024, with a rain date of Sunday, September 29, 2024. Discussion: Ms. Riley stated that, as a member of the RAVE Board of Directors, she would abstain from voting. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye, Mr. Pacheco - Aye, and Ms. Riley - Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Pacheco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (311)

    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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