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Patricia Riley
Elected townwide · 9 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
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- 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 Riley as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 44 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (44)
- Apr 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Oct 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
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 · Riley: Abstained
March 19, 2024: Approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024
To approve R.A.V.E.'s request for a Memorial Day Parade Permit to be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Voted: Abstained
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)
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 · Riley: Yes
October 3, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated October 3, 2023
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)
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 · Riley: Yes
September 26, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 26, 2023
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)
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 · Riley: Yes
September 19, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 19, 2023
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)
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 · Riley: Yes
September 12, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated September 12, 2023
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)
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 · Riley: Yes
September 5, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 29 & September 5, 2023
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)
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 · Riley: Yes
August 22, 2023: Approve the contract between the Town of Raynham and David LaPlante, Raynham Police Chief
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)
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 · Riley: Yes
August 22, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 15 & 22, 2023
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)
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 · Riley: 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…
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)
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 · Riley: Yes
August 8, 2023: Approve the Town of Raynham Police Invoice and Payroll Warrants dated August 1 & 8, 2023
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)
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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