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At the start of 42 of 42 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed none.
January 14, 2025 (Special meeting): Appoint retired Police Captain Richard Pacheco as a Special Police Officer
To appoint retired Police Captain Richard Pacheco as a Special Police Officer
Voted: Yes
Yes: Collins, RileyAbstained: Pacheco
“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)
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
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
“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)
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…
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
“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)
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
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: Abstained
Yes: Collins, PachecoAbstained: Riley
“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)
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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