Dighton public meetings in 2021

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors will hold its weekly meeting to review and commit various FY2022 tax warrants, including real estate, personal property, and special district levies. They will also review a hardship application, motor vehicle abatements and denials, set salaries for district services, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• FY2022 Real Estate warrant/commitment: $9,126,786.94
• FY2022 Personal Property warrant/commitment: $1,215,371.34
• FY2022 Water District Real Estate: $1,532,825.41; Personal Property: $194,174.20
• FY2022 Electric District Real Estate: $87,923.91; Personal Property: $6,656.67
• FY2022 No Dighton Fire District Real Estate: $56,722.89; Personal Property: $2,360.43

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved multiple FY22 warrant/commitment amounts for real and personal property across town and district accounts, totaling over $12 million. They also denied a hardship application for a Rose Terrace property due to insufficient information, approved motor vehicle abatements totaling $1,865.08, denied an excise abatement for Cula, LLC, and approved district salary payments for FY2022.

• Approved FY22 Real Estate Electric Light District warrant commitment of $87,923.91 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Personal Property Electric Light District warrant commitment of $6,656.67 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Real Estate North Dighton Fire District warrant commitment of $56,722.89 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Personal Property North Dighton Fire District warrant commitment of $2,360.43 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Real Estate Dighton Water District warrant commitment of $1,532,825.41 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Personal Property Dighton Water District warrant commitment of $194,174.25 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Real Estate Town warrant commitment of $9,126,786.94 (unanimous)
• Denied hardship application for Rose Terrace property due to insufficient information (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly regular meeting to review and act on several fiscal items, including abatements, exemptions, and a payment in lieu of taxes. The board will also consider signing payroll and bills, including a software payment. Public input and correspondence are on the agenda.

• FY2021 Supplemental Bill Abatement $4,273.32
• FY2022 Exemptions $60,182.18
• FY2022 Bill for Town of Somerset in Lieu of Taxes $3,410.67
• 2021 Motor Vehicle Abatements $687.78
• Sign Payroll and Bills, including SHI iasWorld $4,085.00

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved several financial items, including a $4,273.32 abatement for Scott Lamontagne, a list of FY2022 exemptions totaling $60,182.18, a $3,410.67 payment from Somerset in lieu of taxes, and motor vehicle abatements of $687.78. They also denied a motor vehicle abatement request from Karin Lamarre because it was less than $5.00, and approved payrolls and a bill for $4,085.00.

• Approved $4,273.32 abatement for Scott Lamontagne (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 exemptions totaling $60,182.18 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,410.67 payment from Somerset in lieu of taxes (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 motor vehicle abatements of $687.78 (unanimous)
• Denied motor vehicle abatement for Karin Lamarre (unanimous)
• Approved and signed payrolls and a bill for $4,085.00 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold public hearings on three special permit applications: a retreat lot at 1727 Williams Street, a major modification to an approved solar facility at 0 Brook Street, and a conservation subdivision at 0 Forest Street. The board will also review and discuss the 2022 meeting schedule and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing: Antone Roderick Trust, 0 Williams St (M 16, L 23-1), Special Permit for Retreat Lot (8.92 acres, single-family dwelling)
• Public hearing: Grasshopper Energy, 0 Brook St (M 16, L 28), Special Permit/Site Plan Major Modification Request for commercial solar facility
• Public hearing: Forest Hills Estates, Special Permit Conservation Subdivision, 0 Forest St (M 3, L 28, 33 & 78)
• Review/discuss/act: 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Approval of meeting minutes: November 17, 2021 & December 1, 2021

Sewer Commission

The Commission will review the FY 2022 sewer retained earnings report and discuss the 2023 budget. Discussion items include a Dighton Water District invoice for BCAHS and community impact fees.

• Review of FY 2022 sewer retained earnings report
• Discussion regarding Dighton Water District Invoice for BCAHS
• Discussion of 2023 budget
• Discussion of Community Impact Fees

The Dighton Sewer Commission approved payment of a $1,154.57 invoice from the Dighton Water District for installation of a water service at the BCAHS pump station. The board also reviewed and signed bills and payroll, and discussed upcoming meetings and the 2023 budget, which will be discussed at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved payment of $1,154.57 invoice to Dighton Water District for BCAHS pump station water service
• Reviewed and signed bills and payroll
• Scheduled 2023 budget discussion for next meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission. The agenda includes announcements, old business, new business, and approval of minutes. Items include a discussion on the use of a shed at the old police station, a cultural council grant, and a playground project.

• Use of shed at Old Police station / courts
• Awarded Dighton Cultural Council Grant
• North Dighton Playground CPC presentation taken under advisement
• Collaboration with Dighton Trails Committee
• Capital outlay committee forecast projects over next 5 years

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board is holding a workshop to discuss implementing a standard operating procedure for battery storage units. The meeting also includes confirming the next meeting date and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Workshop on standard operating procedure for battery storage units

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is meeting for a classification hearing regarding the Dighton Water District. The agenda includes only this hearing, along with routine items like call to order, public input, correspondence, and adjournment.

• Dighton Water District Classification Hearing

The Board of Assessors and Dighton Water District commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a 1.75 split for FY22 tax rates, setting residential at $2.50 per thousand and commercial at $4.91 per thousand. The LA-5 form was signed. The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

• Adopted 1.75 split for FY22 tax rates (unanimous roll call)
• Set residential tax rate at $2.50 per thousand
• Set commercial tax rate at $4.91 per thousand
• Signed LA-5 form
• Adjourned meeting at 3:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct a classification hearing, a routine annual procedure for setting property tax classifications. The agenda includes call to order, attendance, new business (the hearing), public input, correspondence, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond the hearing itself.

• Classification hearing for property tax purposes
• Public input opportunity
• Meeting at Town Hall, Assessor's Office, 1111 Somerset Avenue

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Water District Board of Commissioners is meeting on December 8, 2021, at 12:00 PM at the Treatment Plant, 192 Williams Street, North Dighton, MA. The agenda includes a call to order, a classification hearing, and adjournment. The meeting is a special meeting, and no other substantive items are listed.

• Classification hearing
• Special meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners
• Meeting location: Treatment Plant, 192 Williams Street

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is meeting for a classification hearing regarding the Dighton Electric District. The agenda lists only this hearing under new business, along with standard items like call to order, public input, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Dighton Electric District Classification Hearing

The Board of Assessors and Electric District Commissioners held a classification hearing and reviewed the Department of Revenue's Scenario Worksheet. They voted unanimously to set the FY22 tax rate for the Dighton Electric Light District at $0.17 per thousand. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Set FY22 tax rate at $0.17/thousand (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:51 p.m. (unanimous roll call)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct a classification hearing for the North Dighton Fire District. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, attendance, public input, correspondence, adjournment).

• Classification hearing for the North Dighton Fire District
• Meeting at Town Hall, Assessor's Office, 1111 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA

The Board of Assessors and North Dighton Fire District Commissioners held a classification hearing and unanimously voted to adopt a 1.75 split for the FY22 tax rate, setting residential at $0.78 per thousand and commercial at $1.44 per thousand. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

• Adopted 1.75 split for FY22 tax rate (unanimous roll call)
• Set residential tax rate at $0.78/thousand (unanimous)
• Set commercial tax rate at $1.44/thousand (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its regular weekly meeting. The agenda includes general business, a notice removal for Map 20 Lot 84-4 from the tax list, and approval of minutes from previous meetings. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Notice removal of Map 20 Lot 84-4 from the tax list
• Approval of minutes from October and November meetings

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the 2021 Motor Vehicle Warrant/Commitment, a hardship application, and a tax rollback with lien release on Map 2, Lot 10. They also voted to recommend the town not exercise its right of first refusal on land at 0 Elm Street (Map 20, Lot 84-4). Minutes from October 20 and 27 were approved, and the board noted a stormwater committee letter and a capital request for software.

• Approved and signed the 2021 Motor Vehicle Warrant/Commitment unanimously.
• Approved the Cl 18 Hardship Application dated 11/01/2021 unanimously.
• Approved tax rollback and lien release on Map 2, Lot 10 for the Registry of Deeds unanimously.
• Voted to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen recommending the town not exercise right of first refusal on Map 20, Lot 84-4 (0 Elm Street) unanimously.
• Approved minutes of October 20 and 27, 2021 as presented unanimously.
• Adjourned at 4:47 p.m. unanimously.

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with a continued public hearing on a special permit/site plan major modification request from Grasshopper Energy for a property at 0 Brook St. The board will also review and discuss a recommendation on a Chapter Land release for 0 Elm St, approve prior meeting minutes, and take public input.

• Continued public hearing: Grasshopper Energy, 0 Brook St (M 16, L 28), Special Permit/Site Plan Major Modification
• Review/discuss/act on Chapter Land Release Recommendation for 0 Elm St (M 20, L 13)
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 17, 2021
• Public input via email or Zoom

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will review and possibly act on a minor modification request for the Center Street Woods subdivision, which proposes changes to curbing and sidewalks at the entrance. The board will also continue public hearings on a special permit/site plan modification for the Grasshopper Energy solar project at 0 Brook St and a conservation subdivision at Forest Hills Estates. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public input.

• Center Street Woods subdivision modification: change granite curb to concrete and asphalt sidewalk to concrete at entrance (Maris Lane, Plat 9, Lots 57, 152 & 154)
• Grasshopper Energy solar project: continued public hearing on special permit/site plan major modification (0 Brook St, Plat 16, Lot 28)
• Forest Hills Estates: continued public hearing on special permit conservation subdivision (0 Forest St, Plat 3, Lots 28, 33 & 78)
• Cost-to-complete estimate for Center Street Woods: $216,000 (GZA, Nov 2018)
• Grasshopper response to peer review includes fire suppression and emergency response documentation

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly regular meeting to conduct general business. The agenda includes new business items such as motor vehicle excise abatements, payroll sign-off, a review of the fiscal year 2023 budget process, and a review of the Chapter Land Program notice. Old business includes signing a letter to remove Map 2 Lot 10 from the Chapter Land Program. The meeting also includes public input, board responses, approval of minutes, and other routine items.

• Motor Vehicle Excise 2021 Abatement review
• Sign payroll
• Review Fiscal Year 2023 budget process
• Review notice of Chapter Land Program
• Sign letter removing Map 2 Lot 10 from Chapter Land Program

The Board of Assessors voted unanimously to approve and sign several documents, including the 2021 Motor Vehicle Abatement Form, a Trailer Excise Form, a new FY22 Veteran Exemption Application, and a notice to remove Map 20 Lot 84-4 from the Chapter 61 program. They also approved a letter removing Map 2 Lot 10 from the Chapter 61A program. The board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Process and approved the minutes of October 27, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

• Approved and signed 2021 Motor Vehicle Abatement Form
• Approved and signed Trailer Excise Form
• Approved and signed new FY22 Veteran Exemption Application
• Approved and signed notice to remove Map 20 Lot 84-4 from Chapter 61 program
• Approved and signed letter removing Map 2 Lot 10 from Chapter 61A program
• Approved minutes of October 27, 2021

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to review and approve the October 18 minutes, sign bills, and discuss new business including capital outlay preparation, planned maintenance for a Power Products generator, and a possible propane item for the power plant. Old business includes an as-built needed for 949 Somerset Ave. The superintendent's report will also be given.

• Capital outlay discussion and preparation
• Power Products generator planned maintenance approval
• Power plant propane discussion
• As-built needed for 949 Somerset Ave

The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved a request for $90,300 in capital outlay funds for FY 2023, intending to purchase a four-wheel-drive truck within 1-3 years. They also approved a service contract for six pump stations at $1,725, up from $1,635. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus updates on pump station issues.

• Approved $90,300 capital outlay request for FY 2023 (all in favor)
• Approved Power Products service contract for 6 pump stations at $1,725 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 (all in favor)
• Reviewed and signed bills

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss old and new business. Old business includes the North Dighton Ball Field lighting and fencing replacement, the North Dighton Playground, and a MOD Grant. New business includes collaboration with the Dighton Trails Committee, a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) request for playground funding, capital outlay forecasting, and involvement in the Dighton Lights on event. The meeting will also approve minutes from several prior meetings.

• North Dighton Ball Field lighting and fencing replacement
• North Dighton Playground
• MOD Grant
• CPC request for North Dighton Playground funding
• Capital outlay committee: forecast projects over next 5 years

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission approved initiating work not to exceed $9,800 for new backstop, dugout, and left field fencing at North Dighton ball field, funded by previously approved CPC funds. The commission also voted to request $160,271.19 from the Community Preservation Committee for a playground project, and tabled a discussion about making the Trails Committee a subcommittee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved initiating fencing work at North Dighton ball field not to exceed $9,800 (unanimous)
• Approved requesting $160,271.19 from CPC for North Dighton Playground (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on making Trails Committee a subcommittee of Parks and Rec (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is meeting publicly to approve four invoices for legal ads, consulting, and legal services, and to discuss potential trail sites with the Dighton Trail Committee. The meeting is scheduled for 11/4/2021 at 3:00 PM at Old Town Hall.

• Approve $123.76 invoice to Gatehouse Media for legal ad in Taunton Gazette
• Approve $1,450.00 invoice to Beta Group for consulting services
• Approve $64.00 invoice to Gay & Gay for legal services
• Approve $2,493.56 invoice to Beta Group for consulting services
• Discuss potential trail sites with Dighton Trail Committee

The Dighton Conservation Commission unanimously approved four invoices totaling $3,726.32 for professional services, advertising, and legal review related to the Forest Hills Estates and Strawberry Fields projects. The commission also noted that minutes from the 10/21/21 meeting were unavailable. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Beta Group invoice #1 for $1,045.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Beta Group invoice #11 for $2,493.56 (unanimous)
• Approved Gatehouse Media invoice for $123.76 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Attorney invoice #72165 for $64.00 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board will hear a presentation regarding a potential modification to a special permit for solar lots at 2734 Elm Street. Additionally, the board will review a master plan presentation for PureOasis located at 620 Spring Street. The meeting also includes an action item to appoint a representative to the Industrial Development Committee.

• Potential modification to Special Permit (Solar) for Form A Lots at 2734 Elm Street
• Presentation of PureOasis master plan at 620 Spring Street
• Appointment of a Planning Board representative to the Industrial Development Committee

Council on Aging

The Dighton Council on Aging is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from Bristol Elders and the Director, and discuss old business including reopening the Senior Center and the flu clinic. New business includes Sheila's retirement and new hires for custodian, office assistant, and breakfast cook positions.

• Reopening of the Senior Center
• Flu clinic
• Sheila's retirement
• New hires: custodian, office assistant, breakfast cook
• Bristol Elders report

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding a weekly meeting to review and sign routine documents, including sales reports, meeting minutes, and warrants for boat and motor vehicle excise tax bills. They will also review a new FY2022 veteran exemption application and a chapter lien affidavit for a specific property. The agenda consists entirely of administrative items with no major policy decisions.

• Review and sign August and September sales reports
• Review and sign warrant/commitment for 2022 boat excise tax bills
• Review and sign new FY2022 veteran exemption application
• Review and sign chapter lien affidavit for Map 8 Lot 27
• Review and sign warrant/commitment for 2021-01F motor vehicle excise tax bills

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved several routine items, including sales reports, tax warrants for boat and motor vehicle excise taxes, a veteran exemption application, and a lien removal for a property on Tremont Street. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved August and September sales reports (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant/Commitment for 2022 Boat Excise Tax Bills (unanimous)
• Approved Form 56 Trailer Excise Form (unanimous)
• Approved New FY22 Veteran Exemption Application (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant/Commitment for 2021-01F Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills (unanimous)
• Approved lien affidavit for 903 Tremont Street removing property from Ch. 61A (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting to review money articles on the Town Meeting Warrant and their effects on the tax rate. They will also review and sign the minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting.

• Review money articles on Town Meeting Warrant and effects on tax rate
• Review and sign meeting minutes from October 13, 2021

The Board of Assessors met and reviewed its report for the Special Town Meeting, including two warrant articles requesting $6,000 for utility company revaluation work and $8,000 for a consultant to begin FY23 revaluation. No votes were taken on these items; the board only discussed them. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 4:35 p.m.

• Reviewed report for Special Town Meeting presentation
• Reviewed $6,000 warrant article for utility revaluation work
• Reviewed $8,000 warrant article for FY23 revaluation consultant
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 4:35 p.m.

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting. The only listed business is a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to review, sign, and appoint Carol Beauregard to the Board of Assessors.

• Joint meeting with Board of Selectmen
• Appointment of Carol Beauregard to Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors and Board of Selectmen held a joint meeting to fill a vacancy on the Board of Assessors. They unanimously recommended and appointed Carol Beauregard to serve until the April 2022 town election. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Recommended Carol Beauregard to fill unexpired term on Board of Assessors (unanimous)
• Appointed Carol Beauregard to Board of Assessors until April 2022 election (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is meeting to continue hearings on several Notices of Intent, including the Hunters Hill and Forest Hills Estates subdivisions, and to open a new hearing on a wetland mitigation request from Reed Brother Farm. The commission will also discuss general conservation business and adjourn.

• Continued hearing: Long Built Homes, Inc., Hunters Hill Subdivision Notice of Intent
• Continued hearing: Forest Hills Estates, 135 single-family homes and 13,137 linear feet of roadway on 155-acre parcel off Forest Street
• Continued hearings: Richard Feodoroff, 98 Brookside Circle, Raynham, single-family dwellings in Stonegate Landing Subdivision
• New hearing: Reed Brother Farm Limited Partnership, wetland mitigation for clearing/widening gravel driveway and debris dumping within 100' buffer zone and 200' riverfront area of Segreganset River

The Dighton Conservation Commission met on October 21, 2021, and took several actions. It continued hearings for the Hunters Hill Subdivision and Forest Hills Estates to November 18, 2021, closed hearings and issued Orders of Conditions for two Stonegate Landing lots, and tabled a new hearing for Reed Brothers Farm to January 20, 2022. The commission also discussed multiple enforcement cases involving wetland violations and issued an enforcement order for a property at 2732 Park St.

• Continued Hunters Hill Subdivision hearing to 11/18/21 (unanimous)
• Continued Forest Hills Estates hearing to 11/18/21 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for Stonegate Landing Lot 9-2-S (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for Stonegate Landing Lot 9-4-S (unanimous)
• Tabled Reed Brothers Farm hearing to 1/20/22 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/16/21 as written (unanimous)
• Signed Enforcement Order for 2732 Park St. property
• Adjourned at 8:45 PM (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting to handle routine administrative business, including reviewing past meeting minutes, signing payroll, and approving various payments and abatements. The most notable item is a $1,500 bill for revaluation work.

• Review minutes from September 8, 15, and 22, 2021 meetings
• Sign payroll for office staff and Board of Assessors
• Sign education stipend for Stephanie Schecter
• Sign bill for Richard Gonsalves in the amount of $1,500.00 for revaluation work
• Review vacation buyback for Carol Beauregard and sign Motor Vehicle Abatements

The Dighton Board of Assessors met on October 20, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from September 8, 15, and 22, 2021. The board also unanimously approved and signed several exemptions and financial items, including office staff payroll, an education stipend, MAAO dues, an invoice for revaluation work, a vacation buyback, and motor vehicle abatements. The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m.

• Approved minutes of September 8, 15, and 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved and signed exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved office staff payroll (unanimous)
• Approved education stipend for Stephanie Schecter (unanimous)
• Approved MAAO dues (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 invoice for Richard Gonsalves for revaluation work (unanimous)
• Approved vacation buyback for Carol Beauregard (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle abatements (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, sign bills, and discuss new business. Items include setting future meeting dates, Highway Department use of Sewer Department equipment, a non-response from a drain layer, an as-built plan for a property, and surplus equipment auction planning.

• Review and approve August 2, 2021 regular and public hearing minutes
• Discuss Highway Dept. usage of Sewer Department equipment
• 430 Old Somerset Ave drain layer Justin Clapp no response to email
• As-built needed for 949 Somerset Ave
• Equipment/vehicles surplus auction planning

The Dighton Sewer Commission approved meeting dates for November 15, 2021, December 13, 2021, and January 10, 2022, with additional meetings to be scheduled if needed. They also voted to allow the Highway Department to use any tools from the Sewer Department, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approval of minutes and bills, and updates on various projects.

• Approved meeting dates for Nov 15, Dec 13, 2021, and Jan 10, 2022
• Approved allowing Highway Department to use any Sewer Department tools (majority vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of Aug 2, 2021 regular and public hearing meetings (unanimous)
• Reviewed and signed bills

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting. The only listed business is preparing a presentation for the Board of Selectmen meeting on October 13, 2021. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Prepare presentation for Board of Selectmen meeting on October 13, 2021

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from three prior meetings and signing multiple exemptions. This is routine administrative business with no major policy decisions listed.

• Review minutes from September 8, 2021
• Review minutes from September 15, 2021
• Review minutes from September 22, 2021
• Sign multiple exemptions

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting on October 6, 2021, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from three prior meetings and signing multiple exemptions. This is routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review minutes from September 8, 2021
• Review minutes from September 15, 2021
• Review minutes from September 22, 2021
• Sign multiple exemptions

Council on Aging

The Dighton Council on Aging is meeting to discuss reopening the Prime Time senior center and hiring a new custodian. The agenda is brief and includes only old and new business items, with no detailed proposals or votes listed.

• Reopening Prime Time senior center
• New custodian appointment

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting to sign several warrants and bills, including a motor vehicle excise commitment of $51,516.79 and a county tax warrant of $116,664.97. They will also review hours and pay for a full-time position and the chairman, and discuss the chairman's retirement. The agenda is routine administrative business with no public hearings or major policy decisions.

• Sign Warrant & Commitment for Motor Vehicle Excise commitment #4 in the amount of $51,516.79
• Sign bill for USPS in the amount of $354.95
• Sign Warrant for County Tax in the amount of $116,664.97
• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Discuss retirement for Chairman of the Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors voted to advise Chairman Carol Beauregard to submit a resignation letter effective September 29, 2021, and to recommend that the Board of Selectmen fill the unexpired term under M.G.L. Ch. 41 sec. 11. The board also signed warrants for motor vehicle excise, county tax, and USPS expenses, and approved motor vehicle abatements.

• Voted to advise Chairman Carol Beauregard to submit resignation effective Sept. 29, 2021 (2-0, Beauregard abstained)
• Signed warrant for Motor Vehicle Excise #4 in amount of $51,516.79
• Signed bill for USPS self-stamped envelopes in amount of $354.95
• Signed warrant for County Tax in amount of $116,664.97
• Signed motor vehicle abatements
• Reviewed and signed hours worked and pay for full-time position and chairman

Council on Aging

The Dighton Council on Aging is holding a regular meeting to discuss operational matters, including reopening plans, a task force, and a canopy project. They will also review staff grades and salaries, and consider new hires for custodian and office assistant positions. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reports, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Reopening and Task Force discussion
• Canopy project update
• Review of current grade/salary
• Flu Clinic planning
• New hires: Custodian and Office Assistant

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is meeting to continue hearings on two subdivisions (Hunters Hill and Forest Hills Estates), and to take up new notices of intent from New England Power, Richard Feodoroff, and TLC Development. The agenda also includes general conservation business and commission discussion.

• Continued: Long Built Homes, Inc. Notice of Intent for Hunters Hill subdivision construction
• Continued: Forest Hills Estates comprehensive conservation subdivision for 135 homes and 13,137 linear feet of roadway on 155 acres off Forest Street
• New: New England Power Co. proposes replacing four electric transmission structures within the ROW over Chestnut Street
• New: Richard Feodoroff proposes single-family dwellings on Lots 9-2-S and 9-4-2 in Stonegate Landing Subdivision
• New: TLC Development, Inc. proposes a driveway through a vegetated wetland and over a perennial stream to access uplands on Lot 22, Map 7, Horton St.

The Dighton Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for New England Power Co. to replace four electric transmission structures over Chestnut Street, issuing an Order of Conditions. Several hearings were continued to the 10/21/21 meeting, including for Hunters Hill Subdivision, Forest Hills Estates, and two Stonegate Landing lots. The Commission also approved an amended Notice of Intent for TLC Development at 0 Horton St. and issued a deadline for a restoration plan at 2371 County St.

• Approved New England Power Co. transmission structure replacement (unanimous)
• Continued Hunters Hill Subdivision hearing to 10/21/21 (unanimous)
• Continued Forest Hills Estates hearing to 10/21/21 (unanimous)
• Continued Stonegate Landing Lot 9-2-S hearing to 10/21/21 (unanimous)
• Continued Stonegate Landing Lot 9-4-S hearing to 10/21/21 (unanimous)
• Approved amended NOI for TLC Development at 0 Horton St. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $4,180 invoice to Beta Group (unanimous)
• Agreed to require restoration plan by 10/31/21 for 2371 County St.

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to review and act on several items, including a Form A application for a lot division on Williams Street, continued public hearings on roadway acceptances for Billy's Ln, Tommy's Way, and Sonny's Way, and requests from solar energy companies for extensions and modifications. The board will also discuss a special permit for a conservation subdivision at Forest Hills Estates.

• Gene C. McCain Form A application to divide 49.2-acre parcel at 0 Williams St (M 21, L 34-A) into one building lot
• Continued public hearings on roadway acceptance for Billy's Ln & Tommy's Way and Sonny's Way
• Clearway Energy Group requests one-year good cause extension and minor modification for Williams Street Solar (M 11, L 8-01 & 9)
• Grasshopper Energy requests minor modification for 0 Brook St (M 16, L 28)
• Continued public hearing for Forest Hills Estates special permit conservation subdivision at 0 Forest St (M 3, L 28, 33, & 78)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting, with the main item being a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to review, sign, and appoint Stephane Schector to the full-time Assessor position. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Appointment of Stephane Schector as full-time Assessor
• Joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen
• Public input via email, Zoom, or Dighton Channel 9

The Board of Assessors met jointly with the Board of Selectmen on September 15, 2021. After a brief open session, the meeting entered executive session, and upon returning to open session, the Board of Selectmen appointed Stephanie Schector to the full-time position of Town of Dighton Tax Assessor. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Appointed Stephanie Schector to the full-time position of Town of Dighton Tax Assessor.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting at the North Dighton Ball Field. The agenda includes old business on basketball court stripping and a MOD grant, plus new business on recreational opportunities with Best Buddies and Special Olympics, and discussion of design, pricing, and funding for a new N. Dighton playground. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear public input.

• Discussion of design, pricing, and funding for new N. Dighton Playground
• Basketball court stripping (old business)
• MOD grant (old business)
• Recreational opportunities through Best Buddies and Special Olympics: Multi Sport Session
• Field use: BCAH soccer practice daily through 11/1, DR youth lacrosse clinic Sundays 9/19-10/24

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission met on Sept. 13, 2021, at the North Dighton ball field. The meeting was procedural and informational only; no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken on any agenda item. Members discussed the status of a disability grant, basketball court striping, potential partnerships with Best Buddies and Special Olympics MA, and public input on North Dighton playground design options.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (2-0)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly meeting to handle routine administrative business. The board will review and sign minutes from prior meetings, review the July sales report, and sign payroll documents for office staff and the board chairman, as well as motor vehicle abatements.

• Review and sign minutes from 8/11/2021 and special meeting of 8/26/2021
• Review and sign sales report for July 2021
• Sign payroll for office staff
• Sign Motor Vehicle abatements
• Sign payroll for Chairman of BOA for August

The Dighton Board of Assessors met on September 8, 2021, and approved motor vehicle abatements for Levy 2021 totaling $9,053.03, real estate abatements for Levy 2019 as uncollectable totaling $2,428.38, and personal exemptions for elderly and veterans. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

• Approved motor vehicle abatements for Levy 2021 totaling $9,053.03
• Approved real estate abatements for Levy 2019 as uncollectable totaling $2,428.38
• Approved personal exemptions for elderly and veterans

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review and approve minutes from prior meetings and to deliberate an Order of Conditions for the Strawberry Fields 40B Subdivision, prepared by Beta Group. This action follows the applicant's denial of a continuance requested by the Commission.

• Review and approve minutes from 7/15/21 and 7/29/21 meetings
• Hearing on Strawberry Fields 40B Subdivision Order of Conditions
• Order of Conditions prepared by Beta Group at Commission's request
• Action required due to denial of continuance at August 19, 2021 public meeting

The Dighton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to deny the Strawberry Fields 40B Subdivision project, citing a lack of required information to make an informed decision. The denial followed a review of an Order of Conditions prepared by Beta Group, prompted by the applicant's refusal to grant a continuance. The Commission also approved minutes from its July 15 and July 29 meetings, and postponed discussion of Broad Cove to a future meeting for full membership participation.

• Denied Strawberry Fields 40B Subdivision project unanimously for lack of required information
• Approved minutes of 7/15/21 and 7/29/21 meetings as written
• Postponed Broad Cove discussion to next meeting for full membership participation

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is meeting for general business, with the main item being second interviews for the full-time assessor position. The meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2021, at 9:00 AM at the Old Town Hall, 1111 Somerset Ave.

• Second interviews for full-time assessor position

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved payroll, various abatements, and a sewer warrant. The board also entered executive session and discussed changing the next meeting time.

• Approved payroll forms (unanimous)
• Approved 2 FY2022 Water District Abatements totaling $628.25 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 Water District Abatement of $18.28 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 Electric District Abatement of $0.23 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 CPA Abatement of $1.14 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Real Estate Abatement of $179.85 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022, FY2021, and FY2020 Motor Vehicle Abatements totaling $16,916.68 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant/commitment for sewer bill of $15,880.80 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is holding a public meeting with continued hearings on several development projects, including a 116-unit 40B development and a 135-home subdivision, plus a new hearing on a solar array. The commission will also discuss various enforcement and property updates.

• Continued hearing: Strawberry Fields (SE 017-0436), 116-unit 40B development at 766 Somerset Ave.
• Continued hearing: Hunters Hill Subdivision (SE017-0441) by Long Built Homes.
• Continued hearing: Forest Hills Estates (SE 017-0443), 135 single-family homes and 13,137 linear feet of roadway off Forest Street.
• New hearing: Clearway Solar Array at 1420 & 1522 Williams St. (DEP SE 017-0396).
• Discussion: 61 Land Offer of First Refusal at 0 Williams St.

The Dighton Conservation Commission closed the public hearing for the Strawberry Fields 116-unit 40B development at 766 Somerset Ave. and scheduled a meeting on 9/2/2021 to make a final decision. The commission also approved an Eagle Scout's proposal to build an observation stand on a conservation parcel, issued an amended Order of Conditions for the Clearway Solar Array, and continued hearings for two other developments. Several agenda items were handled, including approving a peer review invoice and recommending an associate member appointment.

• Closed Strawberry Fields hearing, scheduled final decision for 9/2/21 (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Scout Jacob Botelho's observation stand on conservation parcel (unanimous)
• Issued amended Order of Conditions for Clearway Solar Array at 1420 & 1522 Williams St. (unanimous)
• Continued Hunters Hill Subdivision hearing to 9/16/21 (unanimous)
• Continued Forest Hills Estates hearing to 9/16/21 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Beta Invoice #9 for $3,852.50 (unanimous)
• Recommended Daniel Le Page for associate membership to Board of Selectmen (unanimous)
• Sent letter urging Board of Selectmen to purchase Lot 24, Map 16, 0 Brook St. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold public hearings on accepting Billy's Lane, Tommy's Way, and Sonny's Way as town ways, and will also review several subdivision and site plan applications. The board will discuss a Form A application, a clerk recusal request, a right-of-first-refusal recommendation, a library site plan review, and a continued special permit hearing for a conservation subdivision. The agenda also includes informal discussion on Hunters Hill and disposal of surplus equipment.

• Public hearings on roadway acceptance for Billy's Ln, Tommy's Way, and Sonny's Way
• Antone Roderick Form A application at 0 Brook St (M 16, L 24)
• Clerk recusal request from Antone Roderick
• James E. Cabral Chapter Land Right-of-First-Refusal recommendation for 903 Tremont St (M 8, L 27)
• Dighton Public Library site plan review at 949 and 979 Somerset Ave (M 5, L 31 & 32)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly general business meeting. They will approve prior minutes, review a signed motion for a special town meeting, discuss ATB cases for the Dighton Water District, and review a Chapter 61A recommendation letter for the Conservation Commission.

• Review signed motion for special town meeting November 2021
• Discuss ATB cases for Dighton Water District
• Review Chapter 61A recommendation letter for Conservation Commission

The Board of Assessors approved sending a letter to the Board of Selectmen to give the Conservation Committee up to 120 days of first right of refusal to purchase Chapter 61A land (Map 16 Lot 24 off Williams St.) from Reed Bros. to Antone Roderick, or to place it on the fall Special Town Meeting for town purchase. They also approved signing warrant articles for $8,000 for FY 2023 revaluation assistance and $6,000 for utility appraisal, and approved writing a letter to attorney Matthew Costa to represent the town in a case. Minutes from July 14 and July 28, 2021 were approved.

• Approved sending letter to B.O.S. re: Conservation Committee 120-day first right of refusal on Chapter 61A land (Map 16 Lot 24)
• Approved signing warrant article for $8,000 for FY 2023 revaluation assistance
• Approved signing warrant article for $6,000 for utility appraisal required by Dept of Revenue
• Approved writing letter to Matthew Costa to represent town in case
• Approved minutes of July 14 and July 28, 2021

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes and bills, review a connection permit, and discuss backflow tests and billing. The main item is a public hearing to set FY22 sewer rates, which will affect resident bills.

• Approval of connection permit for 949 Somerset Ave.
• Review backflow tests from Dighton Water District
• Public hearing to set FY22 sewer rates
• Review and sign bills
• Set meeting schedule

The Dighton Sewer Commission approved a sewer connection permit for 949 Somerset Ave, with work to be done by the Highway Department. The board also set meeting dates for September and October. No other substantive decisions were made; the public hearing on FY 2022 sewer rates was opened but no rate decision is recorded in these minutes.

• Approved sewer connection permit for 949 Somerset Ave (all in favor)
• Set meeting schedule for Sept. 13, Oct. 4, and Oct. 18
• Opened public hearing to set FY 2022 sewer rates (no decision recorded)

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding a public hearing to set sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2022. The meeting includes open discussion, public input, and motions to set the rates before adjourning and returning to the regular meeting.

• Public hearing for setting sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2022
• Open public discussion and public input on rates
• Motions to set rates

The Board of Sewer Commissioners held a public hearing and voted to increase the sewer base rate by $5.00 per unit for each billing period in Fiscal Year 2022, with the exception of Aquaria LLC. The motion passed by a majority, with Robert Woods voting nay. Usage rates remain unchanged for all customer classes.

• Approved $5.00 per unit sewer base rate increase for FY2022, except Aquaria LLC (majority vote, Woods nay)
• Residential base rate raised from $120.00 to $125.00; usage rate unchanged at $0.026/cubic foot
• Large Industry base rate raised from $165.00 to $170.00; usage rate unchanged at $0.058/cubic foot
• Small Industry base rate raised from $165.00 to $170.00; usage rate unchanged at $0.051/cubic foot
• Commercial base rate raised from $130.00 to $135.00; usage rate unchanged at $0.028/cubic foot
• Municipal base rate raised from $130.00 to $135.00; usage rate unchanged at $0.028/cubic foot

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission will hold three public hearings: a request to amend a solar array order, a proposal for a 135-home subdivision, and a restoration plan review. The commission will also consider hiring a peer reviewer for the subdivision proposal.

• Request to Amend Final Order of Conditions DEP SE 017-0396 for solar array at 1420 & 1522 Williams St., reducing wetland impacts and removing 3,697 sq ft of panels from buffer zone
• Forest Hills Estates Notice of Intent for 135 single-family homes and 13,137 linear feet of roadway on 155-acre parcel off Forest Street
• Review of Beta Group as peer reviewer for Forest Hills Estates
• Review of restoration plan from Outback Engineering for Reed Brothers Limited Partnership on Williams St. after unpermitted alterations

The Dighton Conservation Commission continued the Clearway Energy solar array hearing to 8/19/21 after requiring corrected abutter notices, and awarded a $9,100 peer review contract for the Forest Hills Estates subdivision to Beta Group. The Commission also voted to request the Selectmen remove Frank Crissafilli as an associate member for lack of attendance, then rescinded its own removal vote. No final decisions were made on the solar or subdivision projects.

• Continued Clearway Energy solar hearing to 8/19/21 (unanimous)
• Awarded $9,100 peer review for Forest Hills Estates to Beta Group (unanimous)
• Voted to ask Selectmen to remove Frank Crissafilli for lack of attendance (unanimous)
• Rescinded vote to remove Frank Crissafilli (unanimous)
• Approved $2,362.50 invoice to Ecosystem Solutions for Hunters Hill peer review (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss park and facility improvements, including resurfacing the School Lane basketball court, pursuing grant opportunities, and beginning exploration of options for the N. Dighton playground. The agenda also includes announcements about the Firecracker Festival and Parks and Recreation Month, as well as acknowledgements and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• School Lane basketball court resurfacing
• PARC grant opportunity
• Grant opportunities from MA Office on Disabilities
• Swing set hardware throughout all playground facilities
• Backboards and rims for School Lane

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission approved several expenditures and actions, including line stripping for two basketball courts (up to $3,000 total), new swing set hardware (not to exceed $460), and a motion to explore accessibility grants. The commission also voted to allow skating only in the street hockey portion of the courts, and nominated David Rosa as CPC liaison. No applications were submitted for the MA PARC grant, which reoccurs yearly.

• Approved line stripping for School Lane and N Dighton basketball courts, not to exceed $1,500 each, $3,000 total (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of swing set hardware from swingsetmall.com, not to exceed $460 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to explore and prioritize parking lot/accessibility improvements through MA Office on Disability grant (unanimous)
• Approved relocation of signs to allow skating only in street hockey portion of courts, continuing restriction on basketball and tennis courts (unanimous)
• Nominated David Rosa for CPC liaison position (unanimous)
• Approved motion to consult Town Administrator Mike Mullen for funding options for North Dighton Playground relocation (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board is holding a public hearing and regular meeting to review several land-use matters, including a request that member Joseph Figueiredo recuse himself from matters involving Antone Roderick, a Form A (ANR) application for a lot at 0 Brook St, a right-of-first-refusal recommendation for 0 Williams St, and a continued public hearing for the Forest Hills Estates special permit conservation subdivision. The board will also approve meeting minutes and take public input.

• Recusal request: Joseph Figueiredo asked to recuse from matters involving Antone Roderick due to business differences
• Form A application: Antone Roderick seeks ANR endorsement to divide 0 Brook St (M 16, L 24) into two unbuildable parcels
• Right-of-first-refusal: Reed Brothers Farm Limited Partnership recommendation for 0 Williams St (M 16, L 24)
• Public hearing continued: Forest Hills Estates special permit conservation subdivision at 0 Forest St (M 3, L 28, 33, & 78)

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is meeting to continue hearings on several development projects, including a 116-unit 40B development, the Hunters Hill subdivision, and Forest Hills Estates, a 135-home conservation subdivision. They will also consider a solar array plan change and a certificate of compliance, along with administrative matters like member resignations and invoice payments.

• Continued hearing: Strawberry Fields 116-unit 40B development at 766 Somerset Ave.
• Continued hearing: Hunters Hill Subdivision (SE 017-0441)
• Continued hearing: Forest Hills Estates, 135 homes and 13,137 ft roadway off Forest Street
• Clearway Solar Array at 1420 & 1522 Williams St. plan change approval
• Certificate of Compliance request for 2055 Wheeler St. (Map 2, Lot 128-2)

The Commission voted unanimously to continue the Strawberry Fields 116-unit 40B development hearing to August 19, 2021, to allow review of revised plans. It also continued hearings for Long Built Homes' Hunters Hill Subdivision and Forest Hills Estates, and allowed Beta Group to revise its peer review proposal for the latter. The Commission signed a partial certificate of compliance for 2055 Wheeler St., and discussed various enforcement updates.

• Continued Strawberry Fields hearing to 8/19/21 (unanimous).
• Continued Long Built Homes hearing to 8/19/21 (unanimous).
• Continued Forest Hills Estates hearing to 8/19/21 (unanimous).
• Allowed Beta Group to submit revised peer review proposal for Forest Hills Estates.
• Signed partial certificate of compliance for 2055 Wheeler St.
• Agreed to discuss associate member application at 8/19/21 meeting.
• Approved $991.00 invoice from Beta Group (previously approved).
• Adjourned at 9:50 PM (unanimous).

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly general business meeting. They will approve minutes, sign motor vehicle abatements, and pay four vendor invoices totaling $7,650. They will also review a motor vehicle denial letter, an IGR for the senior/citizen work-off abatement program, and an elderly exemption, plus set the meeting schedule through December 2021.

• Approve $2,000 payment to Real Estate Research Consultants Inc for Wireless CATV & Utilities
• Approve $1,750 payment to Real Estate Research Consultants Inc for Personal Property Listing and Review
• Approve $1,500 payment to Real Estate Research Consultants Inc for Annual Support Fee
• Approve $2,400 payment to CAI Technologies for GIS Software Support
• Review motor vehicle abatement denial letter for Mr. Linwood Johnson

The Board of Assessors approved and signed bills for Real Estate Research Consultants Inc. (RRC) and CAI Technologies, totaling $7,650. They also signed a motor vehicle denial letter for Mr. Linwood Johnson and an elderly exemption. The board voted unanimously to forward information on the Senior Citizen/Veterans work-off abatement program to the Board of Selectmen for their opinion. The meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

• Approved RRC bill for Wireless CATV & Utilities in the amount of $2,000.00
• Approved RRC bill for Personal Property Listing and Review in the amount of $1,750.00
• Approved RRC bill for Annual Support Fee (software) in the amount of $1,500.00
• Approved CAI Technologies bill for GIS Software Support in the amount of $2,400.00
• Signed motor vehicle denial letter for Mr. Linwood Johnson
• Voted unanimously to forward Senior Citizen/Veterans work-off abatement program information to the Board of Selectmen
• Signed elderly exemption

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding a routine meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, sign bills, and receive an update on fiscal year-end progress. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review and approve June 1, 2021 minutes
• Review and sign bills
• Update on fiscal year-end progress
• Superintendent's report

The Dighton Sewer Commission approved purchasing a backup pump for the Bristol County Agricultural High School pump station after a previously ordered pump was used to replace a failed one. The board also reviewed and signed bills, accepted prior minutes, and discussed various operational updates, including year-end finances and pump station repairs.

• Approved motion to order a backup pump for BCAHS station (all in favor)
• Accepted minutes of June 1, 2021 (all in favor)
• Reviewed and signed bills

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly general business meeting. They will approve prior minutes and handle new business, including signing motor vehicle abatements, warrants, and commitments for FY2022, as well as preliminary real estate tax bills and reviewing exemption reimbursements.

• Review and sign Motor Vehicle abatements
• Sign all warrant and commitments for FY 2022
• Preliminary Real Estate tax bills
• Review exemption reimbursements

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the minutes from April 29, 2021, and then approved motor vehicle abatements totaling $4,595.24 for tax years 2019-2021. They also signed the FY2022 preliminary warrants and commitments for real estate and personal property, including amounts for the town, CPA, and various districts. The board discussed a past legislative request about leasing company excise tax refunds, with plans to follow up.

• Approved minutes of April 29, 2021 meeting
• Approved motor vehicle abatements: $271.25 (2019), $108.25 (2020), $4,215.74 (2021)
• Signed FY2022 warrant and commitments for motor vehicle add-on of $133.12
• Signed FY2022 preliminary real estate warrant: $8,140,473.18
• Signed FY2022 preliminary CPA warrant: $58,942.38
• Signed FY2022 preliminary electric district warrant: $28,010.74
• Signed FY2022 preliminary fire district warrant: $43,589.37
• Signed FY2022 preliminary water district warrant: $688,743.72

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve contracts for the July 10th event, including the Toe Jam Puppet Band and face painting, as well as decorations and a pop-up library program. They will also discuss a PARC grant opportunity and the resurfacing of the School Lane basketball court. The meeting includes announcements about completed fencing and field use approvals.

• Approve contract for Toe Jam Puppet Band
• Approve contract for Marc Kohler face painting
• Approve decorations for July 10th event
• Discuss PARC grant opportunity
• School Lane basketball court resurfacing

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission approved several items for a concert in the park, including hiring Toe Jam Puppet Band, a face painter, and a sign company, and purchasing decorations. They also awarded a $5,600 contract to RW Stanley Paving for resurfacing the School Lane basketball court. The commission discussed a state PARC grant for park upkeep and design, with applications due July 15.

• Approved hiring Toe Jam Puppet Band for concert (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Marc Kohler for face painting (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing decorations from Oriental Trading Co. not to exceed $299 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Sign Gypsies for event sign at $105 (unanimous)
• Awarded $5,600 resurfacing contract to RW Stanley Paving (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2021 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting with several items: a continued public hearing on the Forest Hills Estates special permit conservation subdivision, review of two Form A applications for land divisions by Antone Roderick, and an informal presentation from MariGrow about a proposed cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility. The board will also approve minutes and take public input.

• Continued public hearing: Forest Hills Estates special permit conservation subdivision, 0 Forest St (M 3, L 28, 33, & 78)
• Review/discuss/act: Form A application for 710 Hart St (M 20, L 100) to divide parcel into Lot 1 and remaining land
• Review/discuss/act: Form A application for 0 Brook St (M 16, L 24)
• Informal presentation and discussion with MariGrow re cannabis cultivation & manufacturing at 620 Spring St
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 2, 2021

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board is holding a remote public hearing and regular meeting. They will continue a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning bylaw's marijuana cultivator and product manufacturer definitions, and hold a public hearing on a proposed two-lot residential subdivision at 2792 Elm Street. The board will also confirm the next meeting date, approve minutes, and take public input.

• Continued public hearing on zoning bylaw amendment to replace Marijuana Cultivator definition in Section 2916
• Continued public hearing on zoning bylaw amendment to replace Marijuana Product Manufacturer definition in Section 2916
• Public hearing on 2-lot residential definitive subdivision at 2792 Elm Street (Map 23, Lot 12)
• Proposed amendments align with state law definitions in MGL Chapter 94G
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners will review and approve the May 17, 2021 minutes, set a meeting schedule (including July rate-setting for FY2022), and consider a drain-layer application from J. Clapp Construction and a connection permit for 430 Old Somerset Ave. They will also receive an update on the DOT GIS mapping program and hear the Superintendent's report.

• Set meeting schedule (July set rates for FY 2022)
• Approval of Drain-Layer Application for J. Clapp Construction
• Approval of connection permit for 430 Old Somerset Ave.
• Update on DOT, GIS mapping program

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners met on June 1, 2021, and approved a licensed drain-layer application for J. Clapp Construction and a sewer connection permit for 430 Old Somerset Avenue. They also set the meeting schedule for July and August, with rates for FY 2022 to be set on August 2. The board discussed updates on various pump stations and projects, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Set meeting schedule: July 12 and August 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Licensed Drain-Layer Application for J. Clapp Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Sewer Connection Permit for 430 Old Somerset Avenue (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is holding a virtual public meeting with several hearings and discussions. The main items include a Notice of Intent for the Hunters Hill Subdivision, a request for test borings from Massachusetts Electric Company, and drainage improvements at Beach and Pleasant Streets. The Commission will also discuss a revised construction plan for the Brook St. Solar project and a peer review for the Strawberry Fields 40B housing development.

• Hearing: Long Built Homes Notice of Intent for Hunters Hill Subdivision; discussion on picking a consultant and setting up a 53G account
• Request for Determination of Applicability from Massachusetts Electric Company for test borings in the V6/U7/S8 ROW
• Request for Determination of Applicability from Highway Dept. for drainage improvements at Beach St and Pleasant St
• Discussion: Brook St. Solar final construction plan to replace the current approved plan; changes include culvert width reduced from 25' to 20' and a 120 sq ft reduction
• Hearing: Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B 116 Unit Housing Development Notice of Intent; peer review and applicant's reply to be considered

The Dighton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue the Hunters Hill Subdivision hearing to June 17, 2021, pending wetland flag restoration and consultant quotes. It also issued negative determinations of applicability for test borings by Massachusetts Electric Company and drainage improvements by the Highway Department at Beach and Pleasant Streets. The commission continued the Strawberry Fields 40B housing hearing to June 17, 2021, after an abutter raised concerns about insufficient notice. It also voted to waive a bylaw regulation and issue a Certificate of Compliance for 1361 Main Street.

• Continued Hunters Hill Subdivision hearing to 6/17/21 (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination for Massachusetts Electric test borings (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination for Highway Dept. drainage at Beach & Pleasant Sts. (unanimous)
• Continued Strawberry Fields 40B housing hearing to 6/17/21 (unanimous)
• Waived bylaw regulation and issued Certificate of Compliance for 1361 Main St. (unanimous)
• Continued TLC Order of Conditions amendment hearing to 6/10/21 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board is meeting remotely to continue a public hearing on the Forest Hills Estate conservation subdivision, review a fee reduction/waiver request for the 2792 Elm Street subdivision application, set its summer meeting schedule, and consider a vacation carryover request for the office manager. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public input.

• Continued public hearing: Forest Hills Estate Special Permit Conservation Subdivision, Forest St (M 3, L 28, 33 & 78)
• Fee reduction/waiver request for 2792 Elm Street subdivision (M 23, L 12) by Lighthouse Land Surveying on behalf of Canavan & Zasmuta
• Set summer meeting schedule
• 2-week vacation carryover request for Office Manager Kerrie Easterday
• Approval of May 5, 2021 meeting minutes

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners will review and approve the minutes from its May 3 meeting, consider renewing a licensed drain-layer application for Raposo Company .Landscape & Construction, LLC, and discuss roofing needs at the Town Hall Pump Station. The meeting also includes the superintendent's report and adjournment.

• Approval of licensed drain-layer application renewal for Raposo Company .Landscape & Construction, LLC
• Discussion of roofing needs at Town Hall Pump Station

The Dighton Sewer Commission approved a licensed drain-layer renewal application for Raposo Company Landscape & Construction, LLC, and accepted a $1,700 quote from American Roofing for the Town Hall Pump Station roof. The board also discussed updates on various pump stations, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved Licensed Drain-Layer Renewal Application for Raposo Company Landscape & Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,700 quote from American Roofing for Town Hall Pump Station roof (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly general business meeting. They will approve prior minutes and take up two new business items: reviewing and signing motor vehicle abatements, and reviewing and signing a letter for the FY2020 valuation agreement with DG Dighton LLC.

• Review and sign motor vehicle abatements
• Review and sign letter for FY2020 valuation agreement with DG Dighton LLC

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting, starting at the Dighton Community Playground and visiting several parks and fields. They will discuss field use permits, the upcoming Firecracker Festival, and maintenance concerns. New business includes porta-potty services, fencing quotes, and a report on a Girl Scout project.

• Porta-potty services at Spratt Field, Community Playground, Tennis/Basketball Courts, Lane Field, and North Dighton Ballfield
• Fencing quotes and options for School Lane Playground and Lane Field
• Visit and prioritize maintenance concerns at all commission-maintained areas
• Veterans Memorial Park on Lincoln Ave.
• Girl Scout Troop 76116 proposed bronze award project

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 8, 2021, and approved the April 26 minutes. They discussed a tentative July 10 concert featuring Bill Harley, reviewed maintenance needs at various parks, and considered replacing damaged fencing at Lane Field and School Lane. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed tentative July 10 concert with Bill Harley ($750 fee)
• Reviewed fencing replacement quotes from SE Fence Co and Mid-City Steel
• Noted field maintenance list from site review with ADA coordinator

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning bylaw amendment to the marijuana cultivator definition and discuss federal funding opportunities with Town Administrator Michael Mullen, including support for the Dighton Water District's Main Street water main replacement project.

• Public hearing on Zoning Bylaw Amendment Section 2916, Marijuana Cultivator Definition
• Discussion with Town Administrator re: SRPEDD Federal Funding Opportunity
• Support for Dighton Water District Main Street Water Main Replacement Project (11,600 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 21, 2021

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes, reorganizing the board, and signing a payment designation form. They will also review a FY22 warrant article, receive an engineering update on the Forest Hills Estates sewer plan, and discuss correspondence and reports on various utility and maintenance matters.

• Review of Forest Hills Estates sewer plan with GHD Engineering
• Review of emails regarding Stonegate Landing with Building Commissioner
• Utility pole permit offer
• Verizon correspondence on network update/fiber optics
• Review of generator inspection reports from Power Products

The Dighton Sewer Commission met via Zoom and approved prior minutes, reorganized by keeping Paul Joly as Chairman and Thomas Ferry as Clerk, and agreed to keep the Payment Designation Form unchanged. They reviewed the FY 2022 Warrant Article for Town Meeting, discussed a proposal for the Forest Hills Estates sewer plan, and received updates on pump station issues. No major contracts or policy changes were voted on.

• Approved minutes from March 22 and April 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Paul Joly as Chairman (unanimous)
• Reappointed Thomas Ferry as Clerk (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep Payment Designation Form unchanged
• Reviewed FY 2022 Warrant Article (no vote)
• Discussed Forest Hills Estates sewer plan with GHD Engineering (no vote)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding a weekly general business meeting. They will review and sign several tax-related documents, including liens, abatements, and a rollback warrant, and will consider a retirement letter from an assessor.

• Review and sign tax lien for Chapter Land Release for Map 14 Lot 1 and Map 14 Lot 3
• Review and sign tax lien for Chapter Land Map 14 Lot 1 and Map 14 Lot 3 to change owner's name
• Sign Roll Back Warrant & Commitment for Map 16 Lot 28 in the amount of $6,671.38
• Review and sign Motor Vehicle FY 2020 abatements of $47.92 and FY 2019 abatement of $10.00
• Review retirement letter from Carol Beauregard from full-time Assessor position

The Board of Assessors reorganized, re-electing Carol Beauregard as chairman and Eric Easterday as secretary. They reviewed the Clearway Energy (DG Dighton LLC) agreement and communicated that the FY2020/FY2021 value agreement is separate from the 2022-2036 PILOT agreement, requiring an ATB withdrawal before town meeting or the board will not support it. The board also signed multiple tax documents, including a rollback commitment, lien releases, and motor vehicle abatements.

• Re-elected Carol Beauregard as chairman (motion by Easterday, seconded by Goulart)
• Re-elected Eric Easterday as secretary (motion by Goulart, seconded by Beauregard)
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Reviewed Clearway Energy agreement; board will not support PILOT unless ATB withdrawal is done before town meeting
• Signed Rollback Commitment & Warrant for Andrews Map 16 Lot 28 in amount of $6,865.38
• Received check from TJA Clean Energy, LLC in amount of $6,871.38
• Signed Release of Lien for Chapter Land Map 16 Lot 28
• Signed 2 Release of Lien for Chapter Land Map 14 Lot 1 & Lot 3

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to reorganize, discuss the remaining fiscal year budget, site conditions, and a 5-year plan. They will also explore a summer children's concert in the park and an inclusive playground joint task force.

• Discuss remaining budget for the fiscal year
• Discuss site visits and conditions at maintained areas
• Discuss 5-year plan
• Explore summer children's concert in the park
• Inclusive playground joint task force

The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission reorganized, electing Kevin Smith Jr. as chair and Suzanne Cote as vice chair, with David Rosa abstaining from both votes. The clerk position was left vacant after Rosa declined nomination. The board also discussed budget concerns, scheduled a site visit for May 8, and began planning a children's concert and inclusive playground task force.

• Kevin Smith Jr. elected chair (Rosa abstained)
• Suzanne Cote elected vice chair (Rosa abstained)
• Clerk position left vacant
• Site visit scheduled for May 8, 2021 at 1pm at Town Hall playground
• Kevin Smith to review budget and report updated numbers
• Highway Dept to remove tree remnants and fencing at School Lane Playground
• Kevin Smith to be main contact for field requests
• Unanimously approved to close meeting at 7:18pm

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold a remote public hearing and regular meeting. They will discuss the withdrawal of a Form A application for 2792 Elm St and a request for a fee refund, and continue the public hearing for the Forest Hills Estates special permit conservation subdivision at 0 Forest St. The board will also reorganize and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Withdrawal of ANR plan for 2792 Elm St (M 23, L 12) by owners Donna Canavan and John Zasmuta
• Request for $250 application fee refund or credit for 2792 Elm St
• Continued public hearing for Forest Hills Estates special permit conservation subdivision at 0 Forest St (M 3, L 28, 33 & 78)
• Board reorganization and confirmation of next meeting date May 5, 2021
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 17 and April 7, 2021

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is holding a virtual meeting to continue hearings on two housing developments, including a 116-unit 40B project, and to open a new hearing for utility pole work. They will also vote on using 53G accounts for wetland consultants and discuss several enforcement orders and wetland complaints.

• Continued hearing: Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B 116-unit housing development Notice of Intent
• Continued hearing: Long Built Homes Hunters Hill Subdivision, wetlands re-delineation and consultant selection
• New hearing: Massachusetts Electric Company to install 14 poles and remove trees on Tremont St.
• Vote to implement 53G accounts for wetland consultants
• Discuss removal of paragraph three in Section III of Dighton Wetlands Protection Bylaw

The Dighton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to adopt a rule allowing it to use Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44 Section 53G accounts to fund wetland consultants and other expert services. The commission also continued hearings for the Strawberry Fields 40B housing development and the Hunters Hill subdivision to May 20, 2021, and issued a negative determination of applicability for Massachusetts Electric Company's pole installation on Tremont Street.

• Adopted rule to use MGL Ch. 44 Sec. 53G accounts for wetland consultants (unanimous)
• Continued Strawberry Fields 40B hearing to 5/20/21 (unanimous)
• Continued Hunters Hill subdivision hearing to 5/20/21 (unanimous)
• Issued negative determination of applicability for Mass Electric pole installation (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension of Order of Conditions for 2648 County (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on removing paragraph three of Wetlands Bylaw to 5/20/21 (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on 0 Horton St. box culvert amendment to 5/20/21 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors is holding its weekly general purpose meeting. The board will approve minutes from a prior meeting and conduct routine new business, including reviewing and signing bills, new exemptions, and motor vehicle abatements.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Review and sign bills
• Review and sign new exemptions
• Review and sign motor vehicle abatements

The Board of Assessors met with two members present and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They signed FY2021 exemptions totaling $20,078.00 and FY2021 CPA exemptions of $44.51. They also reviewed a FY2020 appeals settlement agreement letter to Clearway Energy, but no action was recorded on it.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Signed FY2021 exemptions totaling $20,078.00
• Signed FY2021 CPA exemptions totaling $44.51

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board is meeting remotely to hold a public hearing on a special permit application by the Antone P. Roderick Trust for a retreat lot at 0 Williams Street (Map 16, Lot 23-2). The board will also review and discuss a Form A application from Donna Canavan at 2792 Elm Street, an update on the Planning Board & Zoning Manager position and revised FY22 budget, and an SRPEDD update and commission member appointment. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 17, 2021, and public input.

• Public hearing: Special permit for one retreat lot at 0 Williams St (Map 16, Lot 23-2), 8.01 acres, single-family dwelling
• Review/discuss/act: Form A application by Donna Canavan, 2792 Elm St (Map 23, Lot 12)
• Review/discuss/act: Planning Board & Zoning Manager position update and revised FY22 budget
• Review/discuss/act: SRPEDD update report and commission member appointment
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 17, 2021

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners will review minutes, set meeting dates, and discuss correspondence from the DEP. They will hear updates on the Stonegate Landing pump station, including a generator request and building permits, and discuss a SCADA portion of a pump station report. A drain layer permit renewal for DYNO Corp. is also on the agenda.

• Update on Stonegate Landing pump station with Richard Feodoroff and GHD Engineering
• Request for signoffs on 4 building permits for Stonegate Landing
• Discussion on SCADA portion of pump station report with Dustin Sedlack
• Drain layer permit renewal for DYNO Corp. (formerly GER Corp.)
• Correspondence from DEP re: GIS mapping

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners approved the use of an outdoor generator for the Stonegate Landing Pump Station, signed off on building permits for Lots 2, 4, 35, and 37 pending approvals, accepted a drain-layer renewal for Dyno Corp., and purchased a spare pump for the B.C.A.H.S. Pump Station. The minutes from March 22 were tabled. The board also set meeting dates for May and June.

• Approved the use of an outdoor generator for the Stonegate Landing Pump Station.
• Signed off on building permits for Lots 2, 4, 35, and 37, pending approvals from the Building and Fire Departments.
• Accepted the Drain-Layer Renewal Application from Dyno Corp. (formerly G.E.R. Corp.).
• Purchased a spare pump for the B.C.A.H.S. Pump Station (Thomas Ferry abstained).
• Tabled the minutes of March 22, 2021.
• Set new board meeting dates: May 3, May 17, and June 7, 2021, all at 4:30 P.M.

Sewer Commission

The Commission will review a progress report regarding the Stonegate Landing pump station. Members will also discuss Forest Hills Estates following correspondence sent to the Planning Board.

• Stonegate Landing pump station progress report
• Correspondence regarding Forest Hills Estates
• Update on BCAHS overflow tank

The Dighton Sewer Commission discussed the Stonegate Landing Pump Station, which is about 98% complete, and decided not to sign building permits for the project until six homes currently on E-1 pumps are connected to the sewer. The board also reviewed correspondence about Forest Hills Estates and received updates on other pump station work, but no formal votes were taken.

• Building permits for Stonegate Landing not signed until six E-1 pump homes are tied into sewer
• Discussed outdoor generator option for Stonegate Landing Pump Station; no final decision
• Reviewed letter to Planning Board re: Forest Hills Estates; no action taken
• Noted B.C.A.H.S. overflow tank design resubmittal pending; no action taken

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting to continue hearings on the Strawberry Fields 40B subdivision and open new hearings for the Hunters Hill Subdivision and a septic repair at 1605 Wheeler St. They will also vote on whether to end their appeal of the ZBA's decision after the Selectmen declined to fund it, and discuss several property issues including Hart St, 2117 Williams St, and 2396 Pleasant St.

• Continued hearing: Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B subdivision Notice of Intent
• New hearing: Long Built Homes Hunters Hill Subdivision Notice of Intent
• New hearing: 1605 Wheeler St. septic repair within Buffer Zone of Vegetated Wetlands (DEP SE 017-0442)
• Vote on ending appeal of ZBA decision due to lack of funds
• Discussion of Hart St NOI expiration and possible partial Certificate of Compliance

The Dighton Conservation Commission met virtually and continued hearings on the Strawberry Fields 40B subdivision and discussed the Hunters Hill subdivision and a septic repair at 1605 Wheeler St. No final votes were recorded on these items. The Commission also discussed ending its appeal of the ZBA decision after the Selectmen declined to fund it, and deferred a decision on the Hart St property.

• Continued hearing on Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B subdivision
• Opened hearing on Long Built Homes Hunters Hill subdivision
• Opened hearing on 1605 Wheeler St septic repair
• Deferred vote on ending ZBA appeal to 3/18/21 meeting
• Deferred Hart St discussion to 3/18/21 meeting

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board is holding a remote public hearing on D.I. Trust II's application for a special permit conservation subdivision called Forest Hills Estates, a proposed 135-lot project off Forest Street (Map 3, Lots 28, 33, and 78). The board will also review and discuss a proposal for engineering review services for the project. The application references a 2008 Settlement Agreement and includes plans dated December 21, 2020.

• Public hearing for Forest Hills Estates special permit conservation subdivision (135 lots, Residential/Agricultural District)
• Review/discuss/act on proposal for engineering review services of Forest Hills Estates
• Applicant D.I. Trust II seeks approval per 2008 Settlement Agreement and December 2020 plans
• Project includes age-restricted (55+) units, green space, and seven-phase construction schedule
• Meeting held remotely due to COVID-19; public input via email or voicemail

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will meet remotely to review and potentially act on three items: a letter of support for the 2021-2028 Open Space and Recreation Plan, a proposal for engineering review services for Forest Hills Estates, and a Solar Bylaw amendment. The board will also confirm the next meeting date and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Letter of support for the 2021-2028 Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Proposal for engineering review services for Forest Hills Estates
• Solar Bylaw amendment
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 17, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2021

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners will review and approve the minutes from the January 25, 2021 meeting. They will discuss a draft of a pump station review and review the Forest Hills Estates project. An update on the BCAHS overflow tank is also on the agenda, followed by the superintendent's report and adjournment.

• Approve Jan 25, 2021 minutes
• Discuss draft of Pump Station review
• Review Forest Hills Estates
• Update on BCAHS overflow tank
• Superintendent's report

The Dighton Sewer Commission discussed the draft Capital Improvement Plan for pump stations, prioritizing needed repairs by threat level. No formal votes were taken; the board agreed to make recommendations to GHD Engineering and will continue discussions. They also reviewed the Forest Hills Estates project and the B.C.A.H.S. overflow tank status.

• Discussed C.I.P. Draft Report of Pump Station Review, no vote
• Agreed to make recommendations to GHD Engineering on pump station priorities
• Reviewed Forest Hills Estates plans; no action taken
• Discussed B.C.A.H.S. overflow tank delivery schedule

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission met virtually and voted to continue two hearings to March 18, 2021: Strawberry Fields, LLC's 40B subdivision and Long Built Homes' Hunters Hill project. They also discussed the Board of Selectmen's decision not to allow an appeal of the ZBA's decision, and approved budget increases for the Conservation Agent and other accounts. Several property reports were reviewed, with no votes taken on most.

• Continued Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B subdivision hearing to 3/18/21
• Continued Long Built Homes Hunters Hill project hearing to 3/18/21
• Board of Selectmen voted not to allow appeal of ZBA decision; commission to vote on ending appeal at 3/18/21 meeting
• Approved FY22 budget increases: Conservation Agent to $52,000, Professional & Technical to $1,500, Other Supplies to $2,000, Dues & Subscriptions to $1,000
• Discussed reports on Horton Street, 1050 Williams Street, 2117 Williams Street, 2396 Pleasant Street, and Hart Street; no votes taken

The Dighton Conservation Commission met virtually on 2/18/2021. It approved corrected minutes from the 1/21/21 meeting. The commission continued two hearings to 3/18/21: the Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B subdivision and the Long Built Homes Hunters Hill project. It also voted to defer a decision on ending the appeal of the ZBA's decision to the 3/18/21 meeting, after the Board of Selectmen voted not to allow the use of Conservation Account funds for the appeal. The commission unanimously approved FY22 budget increases, including raising the Conservation Agent salary to $52,000 per year.

• Approved corrected minutes from 1/21/21 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B subdivision hearing to 3/18/21 (unanimous)
• Continued Long Built Homes Hunters Hill project hearing to 3/18/21 (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on ending ZBA appeal to 3/18/21 (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 budget increases including Conservation Agent salary to $52,000 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to discuss the 2009 Amaral Estates subdivision with Robert Berube of Proline Engineering, review and potentially act on a solar bylaw amendment, and approve minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting. Public input is accepted via email or voicemail.

• Discussion of 2009 Amaral Estates Subdivision with Robert Berube, Proline Engineering
• Review/Discuss/Act: Solar Bylaw Amendment
• Approval of Meeting Minutes: January 20, 2021
• Public Input via email or voicemail
• Next meeting date: March 3, 2021

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to approve prior minutes, set new meeting dates, and handle several operational items. New business includes drain layer license renewals, backflow prevention inspection results, and a discussion about a sign-off for the BCAHS Building. Old business covers reviews of pump station evaluations and an update on the Stonegate Landing pump station.

• Drain layer license renewals for Vesta Development, Plymouth, MA
• Dighton Water & N. Dighton Fire backflow prevention inspection results
• Discussion on BCAHS Building sign-off with Justin Gould (Weston & Sampson)
• Review of pump station evaluation with Russ Kleekamp (GED)
• Update on Stonegate Landing pump station

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners approved the occupancy permit for the new building at Bristol County Agricultural High School, renewed a drain-layer license for Vesta Development, and accepted the FY 2022 Sewer Department budget. They also discussed the Capital Improvement Plan for pump stations and updates on the Stonegate Landing Pump Station, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved drain-layer license renewal for Vesta Development (unanimous)
• Approved occupancy permit for new B.C.A.H.S. building (unanimous)
• Accepted and submitted FY22 Sewer Dept. budget (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission is holding a virtual public meeting on January 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a hearing on the Strawberry Fields Estates 40B subdivision Notice of Intent, plus discussions on a New England Power Co. RDA for Brook St., a ZBA appeal, an enforcement order, and a partial Certificate of Compliance.

• Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B Subdivision Notice of Intent for proposed subdivision construction at 7:00 PM
• New England Power Co. RDA to install 4 new poles along the south side of Brook St. and remove several trees
• Dennis A. Murphy discussion of ZBA appeal
• Paul Duarte Enforcement Order discussion
• County Street Partial Certificate of Compliance discussion

The Dighton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue the Strawberry Fields, LLC 40B subdivision hearing to February 18, 2021, and issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for New England Power Co.'s proposal to install four poles on Brook St. They also approved a Certificate of Compliance for a Smith St. property, paid an invoice, and requested replenishment of a 53G account.

• Continued Strawberry Fields 40B hearing to 2/18/21 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for New England Power Co. pole installation (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Stephen Gilbert's Smith St. property (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Beta Group invoice #3 for $3,322.77 (unanimous)
• Requested $10,000 replenishment of 53G account (unanimous)
• Issued Enforcement Order for TLC Development (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board is holding a remote regular meeting and public hearing. They will review and discuss the town's solar bylaw and the proposed FY2022 budget, and may take action on these items. The agenda also includes approval of the January 6, 2021 meeting minutes and public input.

• Review/Discuss/Act: Solar Bylaw Review
• Review/Discuss/Act: Proposed FY2022 Budget
• Approval of Meeting Minutes: January 6, 2021
• Public Input

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss correspondence from the Dighton Water District about meter calibrations, and consider drain layer license renewals. They will also discuss indirect costs with the Town Accountant and review the FY2022 budget worksheet due to the Selectmen. Updates on the Stonegate Landing pump station and pump station evaluation are on the agenda.

• Drain layer license renewals for MID Excavating (Rehoboth) and J.R. Vinagro Corporation (Johnston RI)
• Discussion of indirect costs with Town Accountant
• FY2022 budget worksheet due 2/1/22 to Selectmen
• Update on Stonegate Landing pump station by Russ Kleekamp (GED)
• Correspondence from Dighton Water District re: meter calibrations

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will hold a remote public hearing to review a request from Level Design Group on behalf of Brook Street Solar to modify the approved site plan for the solar facility at 0 Brook Street. The proposed minor modification would reduce the width of a culvert from 25 to 18 feet and adjust the driveway, gate, signage, and utility pole locations to avoid relocating a National Grid pole. The board may vote on the request and will also approve minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting.

• Site Plan Review Modification Request for Brook Street Solar, 0 Brook St (Map 16, Lot 28)
• Proposed culvert width reduction from 25' to 18'
• Relocation of access gate, signage, and utility poles
• Request to avoid relocating National Grid utility pole 19/40
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 16, 2020