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Raynham Former Select Board member

Kenneth Collins

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

44 of 44meetings attended (100%) · whole board 100%
385votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
2 of 2split votes where Collins was in the minority
0abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Collins 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 44 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (44)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Mar 19Approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit…Motion: to approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

March 19, 2024: Approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, PachecoAbstained: Riley

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Pacheco and seconded by Collins to approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Discussion: Ms. Riley stated that, as a member of the R.A.V.E. Board of Directors, she would be abstaining from voting. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Aye, Mr. Collins -Aye, Ms. Riley- Abstain. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Pacheco, second: Collins)

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

Oct 3Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

October 3, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 3, 2023

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 3, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 3, 2023. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)

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

Sep 26Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

September 26, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 26, 2023

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 26, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 26, 2023. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)

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

Sep 19Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

September 19, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 19, 2023

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 19, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 19, 2023. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)

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

Sep 12Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

September 12, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 12, 2023

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 12, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 12, 2023. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)

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

Sep 5Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

September 5, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 29 & September 5, 2023

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 29 & September 5, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 29 & September 5, 2023. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)

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

Aug 22Approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and…Motion: to approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

August 22, 2023: Approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David LaPlante, Raynham Police Chief

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David LaPlante, Raynham Police Chief

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David LaPlante, Raynham Police Chief. Discussion: None. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; Mr. Collins - Aye, Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)

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

Aug 22Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

August 22, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 15 & 22, 2023

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 15 & 22, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 15 & 22, 2023. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)

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

Aug 8Appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham…Motion: to appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham Police…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

August 8, 2023: Appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham Police Chief pending successful contract negotiations. Ms. Riley commented, “The Chief needs to be someone who has the knowledge to recognize…

AppointPassed · 2–0

To appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham Police Chief pending successful contract negotiations. Ms. Riley commented, “The Chief needs to be someone who has the knowledge to recognize the talent of the individual officers, the wisdom to allow them to use their talents for the good of the department and the ability to help them grow in their particular area of expertise. He also needs to have administrative and management experience, be able to maneuver through all of the new Police Reform regulations, and have the knowledge and experience to deal with the accreditation process and all that is involved with the creation and implementation of a budget. Lt. Beatrice has great potential for developing into that person with more administrative experience, particularly in the area of budgeting, whereas Lt. LaPlante is ready and is just the right person with the right skill set for what the department needs at this particular time, and I would second the motion.” Further discussion: None

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins to appoint Lt. David LaPlante to the position of Raynham Police Chief pending successful contract negotiations. Ms. Riley commented, “The Chief needs to be someone who has the knowledge to recognize the talent of the individual officers, the wisdom to allow them to use their talents for the good of the department and the … is just the right person with the right skill set for what the department needs at this particular time, and I would second the motion.” Further discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; Mr. Collins - Aye; and Ms. Riley - Aye Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins)

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

Aug 8Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll…Motion: to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants…Passed 2–0 · Collins: Yes

August 8, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 1 & 8, 2023

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 1 & 8, 2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco

From the minutes

“Motion: Moved by Collins and seconded by Riley to approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 1 & 8, 2023. Discussion: None. On a Roll Call Vote: Mr. Collins - Aye; Mr. Pacheco - Abstain; and Ms. Riley - Aye. Vote: 2-0-1.” (Motion: Collins, second: Riley)

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

Votes with no disagreement (363)

    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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