Dighton public meetings in 2025

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to sign warrants and commitments for FY2026 real estate and personal property taxes. The board will also address tax exemptions and PILOT billing requests.

• FY2026 Real Estate and Personal Property warrants for Town, Electric, Water, and Fire Districts
• FY2026 Real Estate and CPA exemptions
• PILOT billing request for GHTJA03 LLC
• PILOT billing request for MA CS DIGHTON LLC
• Addition of Title Vs to tax bills

The Board of Assessors voted unanimously to sign multiple FY2026 warrants and commitments, including a $10,954,658.30 real estate warrant. Additional warrants were approved for electric, water, fire districts and the Community Preservation Act, as well as personal property and sewer lien commitments. The board also approved letters to bill two entities for their PILOT amounts and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved FY2026 Real Estate warrant $10,954,658.30 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Real Estate‑Electric District warrant $69,016.43 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Real Estate‑Water District warrant $623,419.50 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Real Estate‑Fire District warrant $36,932.00 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Real Estate‑CPA warrant $90,692.19 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Personal Property warrant $1,621,956.05 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 Sewer liens warrant $20,761.15 (unanimous)
• Approved letters to bill GHTJA03 LLC ($54,865) and MA CS DIGHTON LLC ($82,134) (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes reviewing a budget kick-off message from the Town Administrator and Town Accountant.

• Review and approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduling of February and March 2026 board meetings
• Budget kick-off correspondence from Ralph Vitacco and Sirena Amaral
• Superintendents Report

The commission accepted the October 20, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. Commissioners set the 2026 meeting dates for January 12, February 9, March 9, and April 6, also by unanimous vote. The discussion of the FY 27 budget was postponed until the January 12, 2026 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted October 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Scheduled 2026 meetings for Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 6 (all in favor)
• Postponed FY 27 budget discussion to Jan 12, 2026 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission will review several Notice of Intent applications, including a 26‑lot subdivision at Milk Street and Council Oak Way that impacts jurisdictional wetlands. It will also discuss a National Grid line refurbishment project, the FY2027 Conservation Commission budget, and various enforcement matters.

• Review of Notice of Intent for Bell Farm Estates 26‑lot subdivision at 0 Milk Street & 0 Council Oak Way (wetland resource areas, MADEP File SE01‑7‑0520)
• Review of Notice of Intent for a boat storage building within 100 ft of a vegetated wetland and 200 ft of the Taunton River (MADEP File SE017‑0526)
• Review of Notice of Intent to lower water level of Muddy Cove Pond on Elm Street/Muddy Cove Pond (MADEP File SE017‑0531)
• Review of National Grid 315/327/303/3520 Line Refurbishment Project (MADEP Files SE‑017‑0435 & SE‑017‑0496)
• Review of the Conservation Commission Budget for FY2027

Library Board of Trustees

The Dighton Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss a FY27 budget update and the Library Strategic Plan for 2026‑2031. They will also consider policy revisions for food and beverage, exhibitions, and social media. Additional items include donated items, a Builder’s Risk Insurance bill for library construction, and a 207 Main Street update. The meeting will conclude with approval of the November 13, 2025 minutes.

• Gift of craft fair poster donated by Myrna Santos
• Gift of ship model donated by Myrna Santos
• FY27 budget update
• Policy discussion: food and beverage, exhibition, social media
• Builder’s Risk Insurance bill for Library construction

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors will approve multiple tax-related items, including motor vehicle abatements for FY2023‑2025 and releases of Chapter Land 61A liens on specific parcels. The board will sign warrants and commitments for FY2026 real estate and personal property across the town, electric, water, fire, and CPA districts. It will also approve exemptions and request the collector to bill several entities for FY2026 PILOT amounts. The meeting includes a discussion of the FY2026 meeting schedule.

• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2025
• Sign Release of Chapter Land 61A lien for 0 Main St.
• Sign Warrant/Commitment for FY2026 Real Estate
• Sign Warrant/Commitment for FY2026 Personal Property‑Electric District
• Sign letter requesting the Collector to bill the Town of Somerset Water Dept PILOT for FY2026

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and act on 2026 snow plow rates and cost of living adjustments for non-union employees. The meeting includes reviews of annual liquor, car dealer, common victualler, and fuel storage permit renewals.

• Review and action on 2026 Snow Plow Rates
• Annual Liquor License Renewals for 7 businesses
• Annual Car Dealer's License Renewals for 14 businesses
• Annual Common Victualler License Renewals for 9 businesses
• Annual Fuel Storage Permit Renewals for 4 businesses

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold an executive session on strategy and a restitution payment for a former non‑union employee, then return to open session. Items include a review of FY 26 snow plow rates, announcements about a town‑wide parking ban, and multiple license renewal actions. New business covers cost‑of‑living adjustments for non‑union staff and several annual license renewals.

• Review/Discuss/Act: COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) increases for non‑union employees
• Review/Discuss/Act: FY 26 Snow Plow Rates – pickups $100.00/hr, light‑duty trucks $110.00/hr, medium‑duty $115.00/hr, heavy‑duty $135.00/hr, loaders $140.00/hr, plus $5/hr early sign‑up bonus
• Review/Discuss/Act: Annual Liquor License Renewals – Route 44 Liquors (2035 Winthrop St), Alice's Last Stop (1901 County St), Mendoza's Liquors (1896 County St), Rochelle's (2050 County St), Taunton Yacht Club (2125 Water St)
• Review/Discuss/Act: Annual Car Dealer's License Renewals – Lin's Propane (22821 Cedar St), Truck & Iron Traders (1892 County St), Manheim Remarketing (123 Williams St), Townline Auto (100 Williams St), Dighton Service Center (556 Somerset Ave)
• Review/Discuss/Act: Annual Fuel Storage Permit Renewals – HTKL LLC (1995 Winthrop St), Value Gas (1866 County St), Dighton Service Center (556 Somerset Ave), Taunton Yacht Club (2125 Water St)

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee will discuss a report on the Weston & Sampson MA CS Solar Farm, consider permits for three homes on Horton Street (Map 10, Lots 28, 29, and 29-2), receive an update on the Brook Street solar project, and welcome William McGrady, Jr. as the new Building Commissioner. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes, handling expenditures, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review/Discuss/Act: Report from Weston & Sampson – MA CS Solar Farm (dated 11/18/25)
• Permits on Horton Street – Map 10, Lots 28, 29, and 29-2 (Three Homes)
• Brook Street Solar Update (Lisa and Dave)
• Welcome William McGrady, Jr., Building Commissioner, to the SWC
• Approval of Minutes for November 19, 2025

Board of Health

The Dighton Board of Health will meet remotely to review and potentially approve permits for local food establishments and stables, and to discuss regulations regarding dumpster and portable bathroom facilities. The board will also consider a new contract for trash bag vendors.

• Review/Discuss/Act: Trash Bag Vendors (Mt. Hope Liquors, Hannaford)
• Review/Discuss/Act: Dumpster Regulations - Sign Off
• Review/Discuss/Act: Portable Bathroom Facility Regulations - Sign Off
• Permit Approvals: Food establishments (C&N Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, etc.)
• Permit Approvals: Stables (487 Spring St, 316 Tremont St, etc.)

Library Board of Trustees

The Dighton Public Library Board of Trustees will review the FY27 budget update and the Library Strategic Plan for 2026‑2031. Trustees will discuss revisions to the food and beverage, exhibition, and social media policies, and receive an update on the 207 Main Street project. The board will also prepare a January presentation to the Selectmen on the library’s 90‑day activity and consider approval of the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• FY27 budget update
• Library Strategic Plan 2026‑2031
• Food and beverage policy discussion
• Exhibition policy discussion
• Social media policy discussion

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will review and act on vendor agreements for Johnny’s Market at 102 Lincoln Avenue and Hannaford’s at 255 Warner Boulevard. They will also consider a conditional job offer for Police Chief John P. Haehnel and discuss a facilities request from Cooperative Production, Inc., plus a fee waiver for use of the Old Town Hall. Additional items include several temporary appointments to town boards and committees.

• Vendor Agreement – Johnny’s Market, 102 Lincoln Avenue
• Vendor Agreement – Hannaford’s, 255 Warner Boulevard
• Request for Conditional Job Offer for John P. Haehnel (Police)
• Facilities Request: Cooperative Production, Inc.
• Fee Waiver for Use of Old Town Hall

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review a contract for the Dighton Elementary School project designer and discuss the Massachusetts School Building Authority's update. The agenda also includes appointments, vendor agreements, and warrant approvals.

• Award contract for Dighton Elementary School project designer
• Review conditional job offer for Police Chief candidate
• Appointment of Ashley Daigneault as Temporary Board of Health Office Manager
• Appointment of William McGrady, Jr. to multiple positions
• Approval of warrants paid November 25, 2025, December 4, 2025, and December 11, 2025

The board awarded the Dighton Elementary School project designer contract to Arrowstreet and authorized the town administrator to sign it. It also appointed John P. Haehnel to a conditional police position, approved a facilities‑use fee waiver, and approved several warrants totaling about $1 million. Additional actions included appointing Ashley Daigneault as temporary Board of Health manager and William McGrady Jr. to multiple board positions. Vendor agreements with Johnny’s Market and Hannaford’s were tabled.

• Awarded Dighton Elementary School Project Designer contract to Arrowstreet (unanimous)
• Authorized Administrator Vitacco to sign Arrowstreet contract (unanimous)
• Tabled Vendor Agreement with Johnny’s Market (unanimous)
• Tabled Vendor Agreement with Hannaford’s Supermarket (unanimous)
• Appointed John P. Haehnel to conditional police position (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Use request and fee waiver for Cooperative Productions (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Daigneault as temporary Board of Health Office Manager (unanimous)
• Approved warrants #22A-26, #22B-26, #23A-26, #23B-26, #23C-26, #24A-26, #24B-26 totaling $1.01 million (unanimous)

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will meet on Dec 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Town Hall lower‑level room (also via Teams). The only new‑business item is a presentation on the LiRo Hill fire station, continuing discussion of floorplans and design progress. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• LiRo Hill fire station presentation: continue discussion on floorplans and design progress

Electric Light District

The Dighton Electric Light District Board will approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting, review and approve vendor warrants for payment, address correspondence, discuss new business, and consider the Jennifer Lane street‑light project. Public input will be invited before adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes from November 12, 2025
• Approval of Vendor Warrants for Payment
• Discussion of Jennifer Lane Street Lights
• Public Input session
• Adjournment

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss tread samples for the exterior ramp and stairs, an update on floor grilles, and consider two invoices—$708 from Perma-line Corp. of New England and $2,096 from FB Insure, LLC. They will also approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

• Tread samples for the exterior ramp and stairs provided by Jonathan Gale
• Update regarding floor grilles provided by Pat Gailes
• Invoice from Perma-line Corp. of New England for $708.00
• Invoice from FB Insure, LLC for $2,096.00
• Approve minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting

The Library Building Committee approved the ADA Coordinator's recommendation to purchase tread material for the ramp and stairs, authorizing up to $1,120.04. The Library Trustees also approved the same recommendation and budget. The Committee approved payment of a $708.00 invoice to Perma‑line Corp. and a conditional $2,096.00 invoice to FB Insure. Both committees approved the minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved ADA tread purchase up to $1,120.04 (Building Committee, unanimous Aye votes)
• Approved ADA tread purchase up to $1,120.04 (Library Trustees, 2‑0 Aye votes)
• Approved payment of $708.00 invoice to Perma‑line Corp. (Building Committee, unanimous Aye votes)
• Approved conditional payment of $2,096.00 invoice to FB Insure (Building Committee, unanimous Aye votes)
• Approved minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting (Building Committee, 7 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Approved minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting (Library Trustees, 2‑0 Aye votes)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee and Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss exterior ramp and stair tread samples and floor grilles. The body will also act on two specific invoices.

• Tread samples for exterior ramp and stairs from Jonathan Gale
• Floor grilles update from Pat Gailes
• Perma-line Corp. of New England invoice for $708.00
• FB Insure, LLC invoice for $2,096.00

The Library Building Committee voted unanimously to approve the ADA Coordinator's recommendation and spend up to $1,120.04 on new tread materials for the ramp and stairs. The Library Board of Trustees also approved the same recommendation. The Committee approved payment of two invoices totaling $2,804.00 and adopted the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved $1,120.04 ADA tread purchase (unanimous Building Committee)
• Approved $1,120.04 ADA tread purchase (unanimous Trustees)
• Approved payment of $708.00 invoice to Perma‑line Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $2,096.00 invoice to FB Insure, conditional on pre‑opening date (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 meeting (1 abstain, rest aye)
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 meeting by Trustees (unanimous)
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting (unanimous)

Water District

The Dighton Water District Board of Commissioners will meet on Dec 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the district headquarters, 192 Williams Street, North Dighton. Commissioners will review, discuss, and act on the Cedar #3 well replacement presented by Chuck Adelsberger of Apex. They will also consider a Williams Street tank and rate study presented by Zachary Aaronson of Woodard & Curran, and a request for irrigation water for an elementary school. Additional agenda items include updates on the Somerset Water Brook Street well, MIU repair, water rates, and the distribution supervisor position.

• Cedar #3 well replacement – review, discuss, act (guest Chuck Adelsberger, Apex)
• Williams Street tank & rate study – review, discuss, act (guest Zachary Aaronson, Woodard & Curran)
• Somerset Water Brook Street well – update (old business)
• MIU repair – update (old business)
• Irrigation request for elementary school – review, discuss, act (new business)

Historical Commission

The Dighton Historical Commission meeting will review and act on the FY26 budget expenditures and balance. Commissioners will discuss preservation projects, including the Wellington/Dighton anniversary, a plaque for Catherine Yelle and the town flag, and a time capsule. They will also consider a National Register nomination for the Mt. Hope Finishing Company and Village area. The meeting includes routine reports and sets the next meeting date for January 13, 2026.

• Review/Discuss/Act – FY26 budget expenditures and balance
• Review/Discuss/Act – Wellington/Dighton anniversary
• Review/Discuss/Act – Plaque for Catherine Yelle/Town flag
• Review/Discuss/Act – Time capsule
• Review/Discuss – NR nomination of Mt. Hope Finishing Company and Village area

The commission unanimously approved the November 18, 2025 minutes. No FY26 expenditures were approved, leaving a projected balance of $576.55. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• No FY26 expenditures approved; projected balance $576.55
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The Dighton Agricultural Commission will hold its regular meeting on Dec 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the town hall’s lower level. Commissioners will address animal‑control issues, review the commission’s working plan, and discuss the Dighton Agricultural Resilience initiative. The agenda also includes public input, old and new business, and routine items such as correspondence and approval of minutes.

• Animal Control Issues
• Agricultural Commission Working Plan Review
• Dighton Ag Resilience
• Public Input
• Old Business

Dighton Elementary School Building Committee

The Dighton Elementary School Building Committee will approve the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes, hear a presentation from Arrowstreet on project goals, and review an OPM report from Skanska. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting
• Arrowstreet presentation on project goals
• Skanska OPM report

Dighton Cultural Council

The Dighton Cultural Council meeting will address the addition of new members. Other agenda items include routine procedures such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, approval of minutes, and public input.

• Discussion of new members
• Public input session

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the FY26 budget and discuss maintenance priorities for the North Dighton Ballfield and the Timothy Rhines Memorial Playground.

• FY26 Budget Overview
• Review/Act: Timothy Rhines Memorial Playground status and grand opening
• Review/Act: North Dighton Ballfield conditions
• Review/Act: Maintenance List priorities
• Review/Act: Prior meeting minutes

North Dighton Fire District

The North Dighton Fire District Prudential Committee will meet to approve minutes, review warrants and billings, and receive reports from the administrator and superintendent.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of warrants and billings
• Administrator's report
• Superintendent's report
• Public input

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee met on December 3, 2025 at 5:45 pm in the Town Hall lower level. The committee reviewed and acted on four old‑business items: the Open Space Plan Extension and its final approval, Conservation Subdivision Bylaw updates, a Clean Up Day sub‑committee update, and Land Trust development planning. No new business items were listed. The meeting also set the next meeting for January 14, 2025 at 5:45 pm.

• Open Space Plan Extension – final approval
• Conservation Subdivision Bylaw updates
• Clean Up Day sub‑committee update
• Land Trust development planning

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission will hold an executive session to discuss strategy related to potential litigation over open meeting issues. The discussion will reference Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A4, section 21(a)(02). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy under MGL Chapter 30A4, 21(a)(02)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will review a Revised Development Flow Chart and then hold a public hearing on a Special Permit Application and Site Plan Review submitted by Theotokos, LLC for 1965 County Street (Map 17, Lot 32). The application seeks to convert a rear garage into office space and add two two‑bedroom residential units, with associated parking and utility waivers. The Board will consider the applicant’s waiver requests for utility, architectural elevation, and landscape plan submissions.

• Review and discussion of Revised Development Flow Chart
• Public hearing on Theotokos, LLC Special Permit Application for 1965 County Street
• Proposed conversion of garage to office and two residential units
• Waiver requests for utility plan, architectural elevations, and landscape plan
• Parking provision of 14 spaces to meet requirements for residential, restaurant, and office uses

Cemetery Commission

The Dighton Cemetery Commission will meet on Dec. 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall (979 Somerset Avenue). The commission will review and act on maintenance and repair issues for town cemeteries, including Elm Street. It will also consider the cemetery budget and approve the minutes from the Aug. 26, 2025 meeting. Public input will be invited.

• Discuss maintenance and repairs for town cemeteries (Elm Street)
• Review cemetery budget
• Approve minutes from 08/26/2025 meeting
• Public input session
• Open committee position

250th Anniversary Committee

The committee will meet to review the budget balance and plan for the 2026 calendar of events. Members will also discuss details regarding a reenactment/encampment and the Revolutionary Memorial.

• Budget balance review and action
• Reenactment/Encampment details
• 2026 Calendar of Events
• Revolutionary Memorial review and action
• School involvement

The 250th Anniversary Committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee also decided to proceed with ordering the bronze plaque for the Revolutionary Memorial at a total cost of $2,455.00. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Accepted minutes of November 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Planned purchase of bronze plaque for Revolutionary Memorial – total cost $2,455.00

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District School Committee

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District School Committee will meet to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 district calendar and the first reading of Policy AC regarding nondiscrimination and anti-harassment. The committee will also review grant acceptances and various school donations.

• First reading of Policy AC- Nondiscrimination and Anti Harassment
• Proposed 2026-2027 District Calendar
• Grant Acceptance
• Award Banquet Travel Approval
• Donations for Palmer River Elementary, Dighton Elementary, and Beckwith Middle School

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review and potentially act on a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen regarding Ashley Daigneault for the position of Temporary Office Manager.

• Recommendation to Board of Selectmen regarding Temporary Office Manager Ashley Daigneault

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission will review several Notice of Intent applications that involve work in jurisdictional wetland areas, including a 26‑lot subdivision, a boat storage building, and a pond water‑level reduction. It will also consider requests for amended conditions and determinations of applicability for other properties. Additional agenda items include enforcement actions on multiple parcels, approval of meeting minutes, a bylaw revision, and the purchase of a laptop.

• Review NOI from Carl Rebello (Bell Farm Estates) for 26‑lot subdivision at Milk Street & Council Oak Way (Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208)
• Review NOI from Dighton Boatworks (Shaw's Boat Yard) for boat storage building at 86 Main Street
• Review NOI from John‑Paul Rossi (Zeneca, Inc.) to lower water level of Muddy Cove Pond at Elm Street
• Review enforcement actions for parcels on County Street, Pleasant Street, Hart Street, Smith Street, and others
• Review purchase of a laptop for commission use

The Conservation Commission approved an amended Order of Conditions with a restoration plan for the James Logan site at 823 Prospect Street. It also took 1060 Main Street out of order and issued negative determinations (with qualifications) for several Determination of Applicability requests. Additionally, the commission voted to continue hearings on multiple Notice of Intent applications.

• Approved amended Order of Conditions with restoration plan for James Logan (all in favor)
• Took 1060 Main Street out of order (all in favor)
• Issued negative three determination with qualifications for RMM Dighton RDA (all in favor)
• Issued negative three determination for Russell Gardner RDA (all in favor)
• Issued negative one determination for Jacre LLC RDA (all in favor)
• Continued Bell Farm Estates NOI hearing (all in favor)
• Accepted order of conditions for Dighton Boatworks (all in favor)
• Continued John‑Paul Rossi NOI hearing (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will review a revised Development Flow Chart and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. It will hold a public hearing on a special permit and site plan for Theotokos, LLC at 1965 County Street (Lot 32). The board will also consider a special permit and definitive subdivision application for Bell Farm Estates covering Milk Street and Council Oak Way (Lots 109, 135, 208). Monthly reports from SRPEDD, the Stormwater Committee, and the Permitting and Compliance Team will be presented.

• Review and act on Revised Development Flow Chart
• Set the 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar
• Public hearing: Theotokos, LLC special permit and site plan, 1965 County Street (Lot 32)
• Public hearing: Bell Farm Estates special permit and definitive subdivision, Milk Street & Council Oak Way (Lots 109, 135, 208)
• Monthly SRPEDD, Stormwater Committee, and Permitting & Compliance Team reports

The Planning Board approved the 2026 meeting calendar unanimously. It voted to continue the public hearing for the 1965 County Street special permit to December 3, 2025. The Board approved the Special Permit and Definitive Subdivision for Bell Farm Estates, LLC, including eleven waivers and detailed conditions. The Revised Development Flow Chart was tabled pending a response from the Conservation Commission.

• Approved 2026 Planning Board meeting calendar (5 AYE)
• Continued public hearing for 1965 County Street special permit to Dec 3, 2025 (5 AYE)
• Opened public hearing for Bell Farm Estates subdivision (5 AYE)
• Closed public hearing for Bell Farm Estates subdivision (5 AYE)
• Approved Special Permit and Definitive Subdivision for Bell Farm Estates, LLC (approved)
• Tabled Revised Development Flow Chart pending Conservation Commission response
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4 AYE, 1 abstain)
• Approved monthly SRPEDD report (5 AYE)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct a Classification Hearing. This is the primary item of new business on the agenda.

• Classification Hearing

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will conduct a classification hearing for the Dighton Electric District at 5:15 p.m. on November 19, 2025. The hearing will review the district’s property classification. No other business items are listed.

• Dighton Electric District Classification Hearing

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct a classification hearing regarding the Dighton Water District. The meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

• Dighton Water District Classification Hearing

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to conduct a classification hearing regarding the North Dighton Fire District. The meeting includes a period for public input.

• North Dighton Fire District Classification Hearing

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors will sign motor vehicle abatements for fiscal year 2025 and any for fiscal year 2024. The board will discuss a tax rate classification hearing. It will also sign the release and rerecording of a Chapter Land 61B lien for Map 22 Lot 22 at 0 Millers Lane. An executive session will address FY2026 exemptions under Chapter 30A.

• Sign release and rerecord of Chapter Land 61B lien for Map 22 Lot 22 – 0 Millers Lane
• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2025
• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2024 (if any)
• Discuss Tax Rate Classification Hearing
• Executive session to discuss FY2026 exemptions under Chapter 30A

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct a Classification Hearing. This is the primary item of new business on the agenda.

• Classification Hearing

Water District

The Dighton Water District Board of Commissioners will meet on November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Old Town Hall. The agenda includes a classification hearing and a period for public input. No other specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Classification hearing
• Public input period

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel. They will also discuss collective bargaining strategy and compliance with applicable laws or federal grant requirements. The meeting includes approval of the executive session minutes from October 22, 2025 and November 5, 2025.

• Strategy session for negotiations with non-union personnel
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
• Compliance with law or federal grant requirements
• Approval of executive session minutes from Oct. 22, 2025
• Approval of executive session minutes from Nov. 5, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review and act on several items, including the FY 2026 town tax rates and multiple appointments to town boards and committees. They will consider a donation to repair the bleachers at Karl Spratt Memorial Field and authorize Purple Heart signs on public roadways. The meeting also includes the award of a contract for a town fiber‑optic installation to R.W. Bryant of Plymouth. Additional agenda items cover a fence improvement proposal for the agricultural high school field and a town‑wide parking ban notice.

• Review FY 2026 Town of Dighton tax rates
• Appointment and contract ratification for Building Commissioner William McGrady
• Appointment of Maria DaRosa as PrimeTime Supportive Aide
• Donation to fix bleachers at Karl Spratt Memorial Field
• Award of bid for Town of Dighton fiber optic installation to R.W. Bryant

Selectmen voted to keep the FY26 property tax shift at 1.75. They appointed William McGrady as Building Commissioner, Maria DaRosa as a Prime‑Time supportive aide, and Glen Cabbage to the Open Space Committee. The board approved the schedule of meetings for January‑June 2026, appointed Ralph Vitacco as liaison to the Fire Station Building Committee, and endorsed the Lions Club’s bleacher repair project. The town awarded the fiber‑optic installation contract to R.W. Bryant for $143,956.00 and approved Warrant #20A-26 for $121,221.56 and Warrant #20B-26 for $415,354.90.

• Approved FY26 tax rate shift of 1.75
• Appointed William McGrady as Building Commissioner
• Appointed Maria DaRosa as Prime‑Time supportive aide
• Appointed Glen Cabbage to Open Space Committee
• Approved Board of Selectmen meeting schedule Jan‑Jun 2026
• Appointed Ralph Vitacco as liaison to Fire Station Building Committee
• Awarded fiber‑optic installation contract to R.W. Bryant for $143,956.00
• Approved Warrant #20A-26 for $121,221.56 and Warrant #20B-26 for $415,354.90

Board of Selectmen

The Dighton Board of Selectmen will review and act on the FY 2026 town tax rates and several appointments, including a new Building Commissioner. They will also consider donations for bleacher repairs, placement of Purple Heart signs on public roadways, and a fence improvement proposal for Karl Spratt Memorial Field. New business includes scheduling future meetings, appointing a liaison to the Fire Station Building Committee, and awarding the town's fiber optic installation contract to R.W. Bryant.

• Review/Act on Fiscal Year 2026 Town of Dighton Tax Rates
• Appointment of William McGrady, Jr. as Building Commissioner
• Donation approval to fix bleachers at Karl Spratt Memorial Field
• Authorization to place Purple Heart town signs on public roadways
• Award of bid for Town of Dighton fiber optic installation to R.W. Bryant, Plymouth, MA

Electric Light District

The Dighton Electric Light District Board will meet on November 19, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in Old Town Hall, 1111 Somerset Avenue. The agenda includes a classification hearing and a period for public input. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Classification hearing
• Public input session

The Dighton Electric Light District Board adopted a 1.00 tax split with both residential and commercial rates set at 12 cents for fiscal year 2026. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously with a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 p.m.

• Approved 1.00 tax split and 12¢ residential & commercial rates for FY 2026 (2-0)

Planning Board

The board will continue the public hearing on Theotokos, LLC’s special permit and site plan review for 1965 County Street (Map 17, Lot 32). It will also continue the hearing on Bell Farm Estates, LLC’s special permit and definitive subdivision application for 0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way (Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208). Both hearings are postponed to Thursday, November 20, 2025.

• Theotokos, LLC – special permit and site plan review for 1965 County Street (Map 17, Lot 32) – hearing continued to Nov 20
• Bell Farm Estates, LLC – special permit and definitive subdivision for 0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way (Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208) – hearing continued to Nov 20

The Planning Board voted to continue the public hearing for Theotokos, LLC’s special permit at 1965 County Street to November 20, 2025. It also continued the public hearing for Bell Farm Estates’ special permit and subdivision at 0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way to the same date. Both motions passed unanimously among the members present.

• Continued public hearing for 1965 County St special permit (3‑0)
• Continued public hearing for Bell Farm Estates special permit & subdivision (3‑0)

Stormwater Committee

The Dighton Stormwater Committee will discuss updates on Horton Street lots, finalize the stormwater permit for 102 Sonny's Way, adopt the 2026 meeting calendar, review a correspondence about a Brook Street solar project, and record an expenditure of $1,454.39.

• Update on Horton Street – Map 10, Lots 28, 29, and 29‑2 (three homes)
• Close out stormwater permit for 102 Sonny's Way
• Adopt 2026 meeting calendar
• Correspondence regarding Brook Street solar project
• Record expenditure of $1,454.39 (WEX)

The Stormwater Committee voted unanimously to approve three pending permits from Weston & Sampson, subject to final wording. It also voted unanimously to close the stormwater permit for 102 Sonny's Way and to notify the owner. The October 15, 2025 minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.

• Approved three pending stormwater permits from Weston & Sampson (unanimous)
• Closed stormwater permit for 102 Sonny's Way and ordered owner notification (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:35 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss and potentially act on new regulations for dumpsters and portable bathroom facilities. The agenda also includes a review of a signature authorization form and a proposal to reorganize board members.

• Review/Discuss/Act: Dumpster Regulations
• Review/Discuss/Act: Portable Bathroom Facility Regulations
• Review/Discuss/Act: Signature Authorization Form, Christopher Isibor
• Review/Discuss/Act: Reorganize Board Members
• Review/Discuss/Act: Hannaford Account Update

The Board of Health approved three permits for disposal and temporary food services, all unanimously. It tabled the proposed dumpster regulations until the conservation commission reviews them. The board also unanimously approved the portable bathroom facility regulation, a signature authorization form for Christopher Isibor, and reorganized its leadership by appointing Tammy Mello as chairman and Vincent as clerk.

• Approved N.E. Property Services disposal permit (unanimous)
• Approved Blount Clam Shack temporary food permit (unanimous)
• Approved George’s Weiner Wagon temporary food permit (unanimous)
• Tabled dumpster regulations pending conservation review (unanimous)
• Approved portable bathroom facility regulation (unanimous)
• Approved signature authorization form for Christopher Isibor (unanimous)
• Appointed Tammy Mello as chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Vincent as clerk (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Dighton Historical Commission meeting will discuss the FY26 budget balance and expenditures. It will also consider updates to historical markers, a walking tour of the town's National Register districts, and the nomination of the Mt. Hope Finishing Company area for National Register status. Additional items include plans for the Wellington/Dighton anniversary plaque and a plaque for Catherine Yelle.

• Review/Discuss/Act – FY26 Expenditures/Balance (Budget)
• Review/Discuss/Act – Walking Tour of Dighton's National Register Districts
• Review/Discuss – Historical Markers Update
• Review/Discuss/Act – Wellington/Dighton Anniversary plaque
• Review/Discuss/Act – NR nomination of Mt. Hope Finishing Company and Village Area

Housing Authority

The Dighton Housing Authority will review the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes, receive the Executive Director’s, Resident Services, and Treasurer’s reports for September and October 2025, and consider the vacant state‑appointed board position. The board will also schedule the next meeting for January 13, 2026.

• Review October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive Director’s Report
• Resident Services Report
• State‑appointed board position – vacant
• September & October 2025 Treasurer’s Report

Fire Station Building Committee

The Dighton Fire Station Building Committee will meet on November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Town Hall lower‑level meeting room (also available via Teams). The new business item is a LiRo Hill presentation to continue discussion of floorplans and design progress for the fire station. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of LiRo Hill fire station floorplans and design progress

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees and Library Building Committee will meet to discuss and act on construction samples and payments. The body will review floor grille and tread samples for the exterior ramp and stairs.

• Floor grille samples provided by Pat Gailes
• Tread samples for exterior ramp and stairs provided by Jonathan Gale
• Two invoices from Homans Associates totaling $197.40

The Library Building Committee voted to let Director Mark Procknik decide which tread samples to use for the exterior ramp and stairs. The Library Trustees made the same authorization. The Committee also approved payment of two invoices totaling $197.40 and adopted the minutes from the October meetings.

• Authorized Library Director Mark Procknik to decide on tread samples for ramps and stairs (Building Committee vote, unanimous Ayes)
• Authorized Library Director Mark Procknik to decide on tread samples for ramps and stairs (Library Trustees vote, unanimous Ayes)
• Approved payment of two invoices from Homans Associates totaling $197.40 (Building Committee vote, unanimous Ayes)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2025 and October 29, 2025 meetings (Building Committee vote, unanimous Ayes; Jonathan Gale abstained from Oct 16 minutes)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2025 and October 29, 2025 meetings (Library Trustees vote, unanimous Ayes)
• Adopted Classic Scroll grille design from The Home Depot with Brush Nickel for Reading Room and Black for other grilles (consensus, no vote)
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting at 2:31 PM (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting at 2:31 PM (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will meet to review floor and tread samples, approve two invoices totaling $197.40, and discuss the meeting minutes.

• Review floor grille samples
• Review tread samples for exterior ramp and stairs
• Approve two invoices totaling $197.40 from Homans Associates
• Approve minutes from October 16, 2025 and October 29, 2025

The Library Building Committee voted to let Library Director Mark Procknik choose the tread samples for the exterior ramp and stairs. The Committee also approved payment of two invoices totaling $197.40. Both the Building Committee and the Library Trustees approved the minutes from the October 16 and October 29, 2025 meetings. The meetings were adjourned after the motions carried.

• Authorized Library Director Mark Procknik to decide tread samples for ramps and stairs (motion carried)
• Library Trustees also authorized Director Procknik to decide tread samples (motion carried)
• Approved payment of two Homans Associates invoices totaling $197.40 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the October 16 and October 29, 2025 meetings (motion carried; Jonathan Gale abstained from the October 16 minutes)
• Library Trustees approved the October 16 and October 29, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the Library Building Committee meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned the Library Trustee meeting (motion carried)

Library Board of Trustees

The Dighton Public Library Board of Trustees will review a $10,000 donation from the Friends of the Dighton Public Library and several individual art and historical item donations. The board will also discuss the Library Strategic Plan for 2026‑2031 and policies on food and beverage, exhibitions, and social media. Minutes from the October 16 and October 30, 2025 meetings will be considered for approval.

• Presentation of $10,000 donation from the Friends of the Dighton Public Library
• Donation of an autumn‑themed painting by artist Mikki Scully
• Donation of a Declaration of Independence painting by Matthew Haynes
• Donation of a bird’s‑eye‑view map of Dighton circa 1900 by Sue Andrews
• Discussion of food and beverage policy for the library

The trustees voted to accept a $10,000 donation from the Friends of the Dighton Public Library and to accept several art gifts from Mikki Scully, Matthew Haynes, and Sue Andrews. They also moved to table discussion of the Exhibition and Social Media policies until the next meeting. The minutes from the October 16 and October 30, 2025 meetings were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 5:11 PM.

• Accepted $10,000 donation from Friends of the Dighton Public Library (motion carried)
• Accepted offer by artist Mikki Scully to submit regular artwork (motion carried)
• Accepted artwork of the Declaration of Independence donated by Matthew Haynes (motion carried)
• Accepted birds‑eye view map of Dighton circa 1900 donated by Sue Andrews (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion of the Exhibition Policy until next meeting (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion of the Social Media Policy until next meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the October 16 and October 30, 2025 meetings (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:11 PM (motion carried)

Water District

The Dighton Water District Board will meet on November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM. They will review and act on a proposal for a Distribution Supervisor position. The agenda also includes guest presentations on the Emond Plumbing EIm Street Connection and the Cedar #3 well replacement, plus updates on the Somerset Water Brook Street well and water rates.

• Distribution Supervisor Position – Review/Discuss/Act
• Emond Plumbing – EIm Street Connection presentation
• Chuck Adelsberger (Apex) – Cedar #3 Well Replacement presentation
• Somerset Water Brook Street Well – Update
• Water Rates – Update

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss and act on the Open Space Plan Extension, seeking final approval. The meeting also includes updates from the Clean Up Day sub‑committee and a discussion of land‑trust development planning. New member applications will be reviewed and interviewed.

• Open Space Plan Extension & Final Approval
• Clean Up Day Sub‑Committee Update
• Land Trust Development Planning
• New member applications & interviews

Electric Light District

The Dighton Electric Light District board meeting on November 12, 2025 will review and act on several agenda items. Items include approving the October 8 minutes, approving a vendor warrant for payment, and discussing the Courtlyn Road street light. The meeting will also include public input before adjourning.

• Approval of October 8 minutes
• Approval of vendor warrant for payment
• Review, discuss, and act on special district matters
• Discussion of Courtlyn Road street light
• Public input session

The district approved the October 8 meeting minutes and a vendor payment warrant, both unanimously. Commissioners also voted to lower the tax rate by $10,000 for fiscal year 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 8 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved vendor warrant for payment (2-0)
• Lowered tax rate by $10,000 for FY26 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Electric Light District

The Dighton Electric Light District will hold a special meeting on November 12, 2025. Attendees will elect a moderator and consider several financial actions, including transferring free cash to reduce the tax rate, establishing a reserve fund with a $5,000.00 deposit, and moving $15,000.DO to the electric budget line. The meeting will also allow any other lawful business to be raised.

• Article 1: Election of a moderator
• Article 2: Vote to transfer free cash to reduce the tax rate
• Article 3: Establish a reserve fund under Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 40, Sec. Sf with $5,000.00 deposited
• Article 4: Transfer $15,000.DO from free cash to the electric budget line
• Article 5: Consider any other lawful business

Commissioners appointed Leeanne Kerwin as meeting moderator. The district unanimously approved a $10,000 cash transfer, a $15,000 transfer to the electricity budget line, and a 2‑0 vote to create a reserve fund with a $5,000 deposit. The reserve fund is established under Massachusetts General Laws to cover unexpected costs, emergencies, or capital improvements for the electric light district.

• Leeanne Kerwin appointed as meeting moderator
• Approved $10,000 transfer from free cash (unanimous)
• Established Reserve Fund and transferred $5,000 to it (2-0)
• Approved $15,000 transfer to additional electricity budget line (2-0)

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will meet via Zoom to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda includes a discussion of the KMA report and reports from the ADA Coordinator and commission members.

• Discussion of KMA report
• ADA Coordinator report
• Member report
• Setting the January meeting date
• Approval of minutes from 10-2-2025

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors will approve motor vehicle abatements for fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023. It will also consider releasing and rerecording a Chapter Land 61B lien for Map 22 Lot 22 at 0 Millers Lane. The board will discuss the FY2026 overlay and FY2026 exemptions in an executive session.

• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2025
• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2024
• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2023
• Release and rerecord Chapter Land 61B lien for Map 22 Lot 22 – 0 Millers Lane
• Discuss FY2026 Overlay

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the FY2026 overlay total of $207,378.53. It also unanimously approved motor vehicle abatements for 2025 ($3,810.18), 2024 ($817.41) and 2023 ($123.07). The item to release and rerecord the Chapter 61B lien for Map 22 Lot 22 on Millers Lane was unanimously tabled pending more information. The board entered executive session and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY2026 overlay total of $207,378.53 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Motor Vehicle abatements of $3,810.18 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Motor Vehicle abatements of $817.41 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Motor Vehicle abatements of $123.07 (unanimous)
• Tabled release/rerecord of Chapter 61B lien for Map 22 Lot 22 – Millers Lane (unanimous)
• Entered executive session under MA General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(7) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:35 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hear public input on fee schedules for the town's Transfer Station and Board of Health. The meeting also includes a review of a donation of a decommissioned police cruiser and surplus library items. Additional actions are the acceptance of Dighton as a Purple Heart Community and the appointment of Robert Geer to the Economic Development Committee.

• Public Hearing – Fee Schedules for the Transfer Station
• Public Hearing – Fee Schedules for the Board of Health
• Review/Act – Donation of Decommissioned Police Cruiser
• Review/Act – Surplus Library Items (cardboard bins, cantilever shelving)
• Review/Act – Appointment of Robert Geer as Associate Member of Economic Development Committee

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss town fee schedules and a road intersection reconfiguration. The body will also consider appointments to the Economic Development Committee and the surplus of library equipment.

• Public hearing on fee schedules for the Transfer Station and Board of Health
• Review of the Main Street and Pleasant Street intersection reconfiguration
• Request to appoint Robert Geer as an Associate Member of the Economic Development Committee
• Discussion on the donation of a decommissioned police cruiser
• Proposed surplus of 20 rolling cardboard bins and cantilever shelving from the Dighton Public Library

The Selectmen approved six warrants for a combined amount of $840,725.05, each passing with unanimous aye votes. They also accepted the Transfer Station fee schedule as presented and approved the donation of a police cruiser to Dighton‑Rehoboth Regional High School. Additionally, the board recognized Dighton as a Purple Heart Town and appointed Robert Geer to the Economic Development Committee.

• Approved Warrant #18A-26 for $132,426.02 (all aye)
• Approved Warrant #18B-26 for $130,143.16 (all aye)
• Approved Warrant #18C-26 for $161,540.96 (all aye)
• Approved Warrant #19A-26 for $130,375.82 (all aye)
• Approved Warrant #19b-26 for $286,009.57 (all aye)
• Approved Warrant #19C-26 for $229.52 (all aye)
• Approved Transfer Station fee schedule as presented (all aye)
• Approved donation of police cruiser to Dighton‑Rehoboth Regional High School (all aye)

North Dighton Fire District

The Water Department will meet to approve minutes and warrants and review billing. The Treasurer's report includes a scheduled Tax Classification Hearing for November 19.

• House sale billing at 238 Andrews St totaling $60.24
• Tax Classification Hearing scheduled for November 19 at 5:45 PM
• Insurance invoice for 855 Prospect St incident
• Approval of Warrant #7

Planning Board

The agenda file for the Dighton Planning Board meeting on November 5, 2025 could not be retrieved, so no agenda items are listed.

The board voted to endorse a Form A application that subdivides 1280 Pine Street into two parcels and combines part of it with 1211 Center Street. All five members voted aye, so the endorsement was approved. No vote or decision was recorded on the library parking lot site plan.

• Approved endorsement of Form A application for 1280 Pine St & 1211 Center St (5-0)

250th Anniversary Committee

The Dighton 250th Anniversary Committee will meet to review and discuss the budget balance, sponsorships and donations, the commemorative 250 coin, and candy sales. The meeting will also cover reenactment and encampment details, school involvement, children's activities, the 2026 calendar of events, presentations, and the Revolutionary War memorial. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for possible discussion and action.

• Budget balance review
• Sponsorships and donations discussion
• 250 commemorative coin planning
• Candy sales considerations
• Reenactment/encampment details

The committee unanimously accepted the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It approved the purchase of a bronze plaque for the Veterans Circle podium (up to $2,500 plus shipping) and approved DiBonaco Monuments' $2,700 quote to cut the town's granite for the podium. It also approved buying four Rolling Hoop toys for no more than $200. The next meeting is set for December 1, 2025.

• Approved purchase of bronze plaque for Veterans Circle podium, not to exceed $2,500 plus shipping (unanimous)
• Approved DiBonaco Monuments' quote to cut granite for podium, $2,700 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 Rolling Hoop toys, not to exceed $200 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of October 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Waste Reduction Committee

The Waste Reduction Committee will meet to review and potentially act on three specific items: the swap shed, compost bins, and the setting of fees. The meeting includes a report from Tom Ferry regarding the Transfer Station.

• Review, discussion, and action on Swap Shed
• Review, discussion, and action on Compost Bins
• Review, discussion, and action on setting fees
• Transfer Station report from Tom Ferry

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will meet to continue a discussion with LiRo Hill. The conversation will focus on design progress and floorplans for the fire station.

• LiRo Hill presentation on floorplans and design progress

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to receive an update on the parking lot redesign. The board will also address a $10,000 donation from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

• Parking lot redesign update from Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry
• Donation of $10,000 by the Carnegie Corporation of New York

The board voted to agree in principle with Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry’s redesign of the Main Street and Pleasant Street intersection parking lot. The motion carried with three aye votes and no nay votes. Trustees also acknowledged and accepted a $10,000 unrestricted donation from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PM.

• Agreed in principle to Tom Ferry’s parking‑lot redesign (3‑0)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Carnegie Corporation of New York
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Library Building Committee

The Dighton Library Building Committee meeting will review and act on three vendor invoices. Five invoices from Eagle Leasing Company total $820.00. Two invoices from A-1 Hardware total $151.06. One invoice from Somerset Glass totals $43,675.00.

• Review and act on five Eagle Leasing Company invoices totaling $820.00
• Review and act on two A-1 Hardware invoices totaling $151.06
• Review and act on one Somerset Glass invoice for $43,675.00

The Library Building Committee voted to pay invoices totaling $43,675.00 using the Library Special Article. The motion was moved by Marc Tavares, seconded by Britt Grealish‑Rust, and passed with all six members voting aye. Afterward, the committee unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved payment of $43,675.00 invoices with Library Special Article (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Water District

The Dighton Water District meeting will first select a moderator. It will then consider several fund transfers, including $50,000 to the Capital Improvement Stabilization fund, $25,000 to the Other Post‑Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund, $100,000 for FY 2026 employee compensation, and $18,000 for an independent audit. A key item is the proposed acceptance of a 2.5‑acre parcel owned by Poppasquash Community Swim Club. The meeting will also address any other business that may arise.

• Article 1 – election of a meeting moderator
• Article 2 – $50,000 appropriation to the Capital Improvement Stabilization fund
• Article 7 – $100,000 appropriation for FY 2026 employee compensation
• Article 8 – $18,000 appropriation for a FY 2025 independent audit of financial statements
• Article 9 – vote to accept a 2.5‑acre land parcel (Bristol County Registry of Deeds book 1244 page 235, Dighton assessors map 11 lot 22) from Poppasquash Community Swim Club

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District School Committee

The Dighton‑Rehoboth Regional School Committee will meet on Oct 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes, warrants, payroll, and several reports. The committee will take a second reading of Policy GBI concerning staff participation in political activities, consider the acceptance of a Fair Share grant, and review donations to Palmer River Elementary and Dighton Middle School. Public comment will be accepted before and after agenda items.

• Policy GBI – Staff Participation in Political Activities and Advocacy (second reading)
• Acceptance of Fair Share Grant Allocation
• Donation to Palmer River Elementary School
• Donation to Dighton Middle School
• Review of transfers

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for a new garage. The board will also discuss a status update for Stonegate Landing and determine a representative for the 40B Committee.

• Public hearing for Thomas Ransley at 2158 Water Street to construct a 24 ft. x 30 ft. garage with a 5-foot side setback (15 ft. required)
• Status update for Phase 1 of Stonegate Landing, LLC on the westerly side of Somerset Avenue (Map 9)
• Determination of the Zoning Board of Appeals representative for the 40B Committee

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved Thomas Ransley's variance to build a two‑car garage with a workshop at 2158 Water Street. The board tabled further discussion of the Stonegate Landing development until January 2026 and directed the town attorney to send a formal letter to Mr. Federoff about snow‑removal costs. Meeting minutes were approved and the meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Approved variance for 2158 Water Street (3‑0 vote)
• Tabled Stonegate Landing discussion until Jan 2026
• Directed attorney to send formal letter to Mr. Federoff on snow‑removal liability
• Approved meeting minutes of Sep 23 2025 (3‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (3‑0 vote)

Fire Station Building Committee

The Dighton Fire Station Building Committee will meet on October 23, 2025 to continue discussion of the fire station’s floorplans and overall design progress. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting will be held in the Town Hall lower‑level meeting room and also available via Microsoft Teams.

• Continue discussion on fire station floorplans and design progress

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider updates on the Main Street reconstruction projects affecting Williams, Elm, and Pleasant Streets. They will vote on appointing Christopher Isibor as a member of the Board of Health and Michael Antunes as Building Inspector and Special Municipal Employee. The agenda also includes ratifying Clerical Union memoranda and reviewing trash‑bag vendor contracts for the town.

• Appointment of Christopher Isibor to the Board of Health
• Appointment of Michael Antunes as Building Inspector and Special Municipal Employee
• Main Street and Williams Street, Elm Street, and Pleasant Street reconstruction updates
• Ratification of Clerical Union Memorandum of Understanding – Library Hours
• Town of Dighton trash‑bag vendor contracts with Under the Sun, Mendoza's Package Store, Gulf, Route 44 Liquors, Value Gas Co., and Rochelle's Market & Deli

The Selectmen approved the reconstruction of Main Street, Williams Street, and Elm Street. They also appointed Chris Isibor to the Board of Health, Michael Antunes as Building Inspector and as a Special Municipal Employee, and recognized Catherine Yelle as the town flag designer. The request to appoint Maria DaRosa as a Prime‑Time Program Supportive Aide was tabled, and the town approved trash‑bag vendor contracts and several warrants.

• Approved Main Street/Williams Street and Elm Street/Main Street reconstruction (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved appointment of Chris Isibor to the Board of Health (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved appointment of Michael Antunes as Building Inspector (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved appointment of Michael Antunes as Special Municipal Employee (unanimous aye vote)
• Tabled appointment of Maria DaRosa as Prime‑Time Program Supportive Aide (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved recognition of Catherine Yelle as designer of the Dighton Town Flag (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Town of Dighton Trash Bag Vendor contracts (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Warrants #16A-26, #16B-26, #16C-26, #16D-26, #17A-26, and #17B-26 (unanimous aye vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider appointments for the Board of Health and Building Inspector. The board will also discuss reconstruction projects for Main Street and its intersections with Williams, Elm, and Pleasant Streets.

• Recommendation to appoint Christopher Isibor to the Board of Health
• Appointment of Michael Antunes as Building Inspector and Special Municipal Employee
• Main Street reconstruction projects involving Williams Street, Elm Street, and Pleasant Street
• Trash bag vendor contracts for Under the Sun, Mendoza's Package Store, Gulf, Route 44 Liquors, Value Gas Co., and Rochelle's Market & Deli
• Request to recognize Catherine Yelle as the designer of the Dighton Town Flag

Board of Health

The Dighton Board of Health will meet remotely on October 21, 2025. The agenda includes reports from the health agent, town nurse, office manager, and animal control. The board will discuss old business items such as dumpster and portable bathroom regulations, and new business items including a new board member introduction, permit approvals, fee schedule recommendations, and updates on the Hannaford account, farmers market, health agent supplies, and license renewals. The meeting will also include public input and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review/Discuss/Act: Dumpster Regulations
• Review/Discuss/Act: Portable Bathroom Facility Regulations
• Review/Discuss/Act: Permit Approvals
• Review/Discuss/Act: Fee Schedule Recommendations
• Review/Discuss/Act: Hannaford Account Update

SRPEDD

The Southeast Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will approve the September 16, 2025 minutes and hear public comments. Members will vote to endorse the Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan and to release the Draft Public Participation and Language Assistance Plans for 45‑day public comment periods. The board will also consider and vote on proposed adjustments and amendments to the FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program, including corridor improvements on Route 6 and funding changes for shuttle bus and intersection projects.

• Roll‑call vote to approve September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Roll‑call vote to endorse the Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan
• Roll‑call vote to release the Draft SMMPO Public Participation Plan to a 45‑day comment period
• Roll‑call vote to release the Draft SMMPO Language Assistance Plan to a 45‑day comment period
• Roll‑call vote to endorse FFY2026‑2030 TIP Proposed Adjustment #1 (Dartmouth Corridor improvements on Route 6 and New Bedford demonstration projects) and Proposed Amendment #1 (flex funds for Mansfield‑Logan shuttle bus and New Bedford intersection improvements)

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to conduct regular business. The primary focus of the meeting is to discuss and act upon sewer rules, regulations, and fees.

• Discussion and action on Sewer Rules, Regulations and Fees
• Correspondence from Ralph Vitacco regarding Fee Adjustment Hearing

The commission approved the September 22, 2025 minutes after a motion and second, with all members in favor. Commissioners decided to continue discussion of fee changes at the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted September 22, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled fee‑change discussion for next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Trails Committee

The Trails Committee will approve the July 2025 meeting minutes and set the date for its next meeting. It will hear public input and receive reports, then discuss old business such as sub‑committee updates and storage of supplies. New business includes reviewing funding for the Boardwalk Project and an update on the Broad Cove request for quotation. The committee will review action items and adjourn.

• Boardwalk Project funds
• Update on Broad Cove RFQ
• Sub‑committee update and storage of supplies
• SRPEDD update

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission will hear and possibly act on four Notice of Intent applications that involve work in jurisdictional wetland areas: a 26‑lot subdivision at 0 Milk Street & 0 Council Oak Way, a boat storage building at 86 Main Street, a water‑level reduction at Muddy Cove Pond on Elm Street, and a new 4‑bay garage at 553 Center Street. The meeting will also address enforcement actions on several parcels and consider a proposed warrant article for the Conservation Revolving Fund and other administrative items.

• NOI for Bell Farm Estates – 26‑lot subdivision at 0 Milk Street & 0 Council Oak Way (Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208); MADEP File# SE0l 7-0520
• NOI for Shaw's Boat Yard – boat storage building at 86 Main Street (Map 17, Lot 1); MADEP File# SE017‑0526
• NOI for Zeneca, Inc. – lower water level of Muddy Cove Pond at Elm Street (Map 20, Lot 106); MADEP File# SE0l 7-0531
• NOI for Tyla Gooch – demolition of trailer and construction of 4‑bay garage at 553 Center Street (Map 13, Lot 42A); MADEP File# SE0l 7-0527
• Proposed warrant article for the Conservation Revolving Fund

The Conservation Commission approved a $11,100 payment from the 530 account for a peer review by Weston & Sampson. It also voted to continue three pending hearings (Bell Farm Estates subdivision, Dighton Boatworks boat storage, and a later item) until the November 20, 2025 meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $11,100 payment for Weston & Sampson peer review (unanimous)
• Continued Bell Farm Estates subdivision hearing until Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Dighton Boatworks boat storage hearing until Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued pending hearing(s) until Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees and Library Building Committee will discuss updates on building infrastructure, budget, grants, and community information. They will note the September 20 Grand Opening and review the library's strategic planning. The board will review and act on a series of vendor invoices ranging from $130.00 to $16,560.00. Minutes from the September 4 and September 17, 2025 meetings will be approved and the next meeting date set.

• Approve invoice from Plan B Construction for $16,560.00
• Approve invoice from Biss Lumber Co., Inc. for $179.32
• Approve invoice from Granite City Partners, LLC for $1,067.50
• Approve seven Home Depot invoices totaling $2,532.68
• Approve invoice from Amrize Northeast Inc. for $4,628.39

The Library Building Committee voted to pay invoices totaling $43,675.00 from Somerset Glass with the Library Special Article. The motion was moved by Marc Tavares, seconded by Britt Grealish‑Rust, and all six members (Ken Pacheco, Ron O’Connor, Jonathan Gale, Britt Grealish‑Rust, Mark Procknik, Marc Tavares) voted Aye, carrying the motion. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved payment of $43,675.00 invoices (unanimous Aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous Aye vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The Dighton Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss accepting a donated artwork for the Children's Room from Mikki Scully and the surplus rolling bins and shelving from Town Hall. The board will also review and potentially update several library policies, including food and beverage, gifts and donations, exhibitions, and social media. Additional agenda items include a 207 Main Street update, thank‑you letters from the library grand opening, the 2026‑2031 strategic plan, and approval of recent meeting minutes.

• Accept donated artwork for the Children's Room by Mikki Scully
• Consider surplus rolling bins and shelving from Town Hall and the Modular Unit
• Review and update food and beverage, gift and donation, exhibition, and social media policies
• Provide an update on 207 Main Street
• Approve minutes of the September 4, 2025 and September 17, 2025 meetings

The trustees adopted an interim Food and Beverage Policy that permits food and drink in the Program Room for approved events, consistent with the Building Use Policy. They also accepted the Gift and Donation Policy as presented, approved donated artwork for the Children’s Room, and moved rolling bins and shelving into surplus for auction. The minutes of the September 4 and September 17, 2025 meetings were approved. Several other items were tabled for future discussion.

• Accepted donated artwork for the Children’s Room (motion carried)
• Placed rolling bins and shelving into surplus for auction (motion carried)
• Adopted interim Food and Beverage Policy for Program Room events (motion carried)
• Adopted Gift and Donation Policy as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of September 4 and September 17, 2025 meetings (motion carried)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee will meet to review project updates, approve invoices totaling over $26,000, and discuss strategic planning. The meeting will be held at the Dighton Public Library on Main Street.

• Review and approve invoices totaling $26,688.97
• Discuss strategic planning for the library
• Review updates regarding building infrastructure and budget
• Approve minutes from September 4, 2025 and September 17, 2025
• Hybrid meeting at Dighton Public Library Reading Room

The Committee voted to pay $27,066.97 in outstanding invoices using the Library Special Article. Members also voted to disband the Library Building Fundraising Subcommittee. Both the Committee and the Library Board approved the September meeting minutes and adjourned their respective meetings.

• Disband Library Building Fundraising Subcommittee – motion carried 6-0
• Approve payment of invoices totaling $27,066.97 with Library Special Article – motion carried 6-0
• Approve September 4 and September 17, 2025 minutes (Committee) – motion carried 6-0
• Approve September 4 and September 17, 2025 minutes (Board of Trustees) – motion carried 3-0
• Adjourn Library Building Committee meeting – motion carried 6-0
• Adjourn Library Board of Trustees meeting – motion carried 3-0

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board will review and act on a Form A application for Antone Roderick at 0 Hart Street, a site plan review for Shaw’s Boatyard at 86 Main Street, and a revised Development Flow Chart. The board will also hold a public hearing on special permit and site plan applications for Theotokos, LLC (1965 County Street), Bell Farm Estates, LLC (0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way), and 111 Somerset Ave Property, LLC (1209 Somerset Avenue). Additional agenda items include monthly committee reports and approval of the October 1 meeting minutes.

• Antone Roderick – Form A application, 0 Hart Street (Map 20, Lots 100-1 & 100-3)
• Shaw’s Boatyard, Inc. – Site plan review, 86 Main Street (Map 17, Lot 1)
• Revised Development Flow Chart presentation
• Theotokos, LLC – Special permit and site plan review, 1965 County Street (Map 17, Lot 32)
• Bell Farm Estates, LLC – Special permit and definitive subdivision, 0 Milk Street & O Council Oak Way (Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208)

The board approved Antone Roderick’s Form A land reconfiguration for O Hart Street and approved Shaw’s Boatyard site plan at 86 Main Street with required waivers and a dark‑sky lighting condition. It voted to continue public hearings for Theotokos, LLC (1965 County Street), Bell Farm Estates, LLC (Milk Street & Council Oak Way), and opened the hearing for Somerset Ave Property, LLC (1209 Somerset Avenue) to November 5 2025. The Revised Development Flow Chart was voted AYE (4 AYE, 1 abstain) pending Conservation Commission comments.

• Approved Form A Application for O Hart Street (Lot 100‑1 & 100‑3) (motion passed)
• Approved Shaw's Boatyard site plan at 86 Main Street with waivers and dark‑sky lighting condition (motion passed)
• Approved continuance of Theotokos, LLC public hearing for 1965 County Street to Nov 5 2025 (AYE unanimous)
• Approved continuance of Bell Farm Estates, LLC hearing for Milk Street & Council Oak Way to Nov 5 2025 (AYE unanimous)
• Approved opening of public hearing for Somerset Ave Property, LLC at 1209 Somerset Avenue (AYE unanimous)
• Voted AYE on Revised Development Flow Chart (4 AYE, 1 abstain) and will await Conservation Commission comments
• Approved monthly SRPEDD report (AYE unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of Oct 1 2025 (AYE unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Dighton Council on Aging will meet to review the expansion of the COA/PT parking lot. The body will also discuss and act on a new hire for the Supportive Day Program.

• Review and discussion of COA/PT parking lot expansion
• Action on a new hire for the Supportive Day Program
• Bristol Elder Services Report

The council approved the previous meeting's minutes by unanimous vote. A director was voted onto the board and J. DeArruda was appointed to the Advisory Council, both unanimously. The council also unanimously recommended Maria DaRosa for a 19.5‑hour Prime position in the Supportive Day Program. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Director voted onto board (unanimous)
• J. DeArruda appointed to Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Maria DaRosa for 19.5‑hour Prime position (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee will meet to conduct regular business and review a new project. The primary item for discussion is a project located at 1965 County Street.

• New project at 1965 County Street

The committee unanimously accepted Weston & Sampson's proposal to provide stormwater oversight for three new homes on Horton Street at a cost of $9,320. The September 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by a vote of three in favor and one abstention. The committee determined that the 1965 County Street garage conversion does not require a stormwater permit. Dan Higgins was appointed as the new committee representative from the Planning Board.

• Accepted Weston & Sampson stormwater oversight proposal for three Horton St homes ($9,320) – vote unanimous
• Approved September 17, 2025 Stormwater Committee minutes – 3 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained
• Determined no stormwater permit needed for 1965 County St garage conversion project
• Appointed Dan Higgins as new Stormwater Committee representative (appointed by selectmen)
• Moved to adjourn meeting – vote unanimous

Water District

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and financial updates. The board is scheduled to review a rate study and the Williams Street Tank, as well as the Cedar #3 Well replacement.

• Cedar #3 Well Replacement with Apex
• Williams Street Tank and Rate Study with Woodard & Curran
• Special District Meeting Warrant
• Discolored water report for 953 Middle St
• Deposit review for Tony Roderick at 730 Hart Street

Historical Commission

The Dighton Historical Commission meeting will consider the FY26 budget, including expenditures and balance. Commissioners will discuss preservation projects such as the NR nomination of Mt. Hope Finishing Company, the Carnegie Building, and a plaque for C. Yelle/Town Flag. Updates on walking tours of the National Register districts, Somerset walking tour, and historical markers will also be reviewed.

• Review/Discuss/Act – FY26 Expenditures/Balance (budget)
• Review/Discuss – NR nomination of Mt. Hope Finishing Company and Village Area
• Review/Discuss/Act – Carnegie Building preservation
• Review/Discuss/Act – Plaque for C. Yelle/Town Flag
• Review/Discuss – Walking Tour of Dighton's National Register Districts and Somerset Walking Tour

The commission voted unanimously to reorder the agenda so the walking‑tour segment occurs after Pat Gailes arrives. The minutes from September 9 were tabled and the September 28 minutes were approved, both unanimously. A motion to declare the Carnegie Building locally significant passed unanimously. The next meeting was set for November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Agenda reordered to place walking‑tour segment after Pat Gailes arrival (unanimous)
• September 9, 2025 minutes tabled (unanimous)
• September 28, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Carnegie Building declared locally significant (unanimous)
• Next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The Dighton Agricultural Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the town hall’s lower level. Commissioners will address animal control issues, review the commission’s working plan, and hear public input. The agenda also includes old business, new business, correspondence, and approval of minutes.

• Animal Control Issues
• Agricultural Commission Working Plan Review
• Public Input
• Old Business
• New Business

Housing Authority

The Dighton Housing Authority will meet to review the FY26 Budget and Guidelines. The board will also receive reports from the Executive Director, Resident Services, and the Treasurer.

• FY26 Budget & Guidelines (items 667 and 689)
• August 2025 Treasurer's Report
• August 2025 meeting minutes

Fire Station Building Committee

The Dighton Fire Station Building Committee will meet to discuss floorplans and design progress with LiRo. The meeting will be held at the Old Town Hall.

• LiRo presentation on floorplans and design progress
• Meeting location: Old Town Hall
• Meeting ID: 252 239 613 148 7

Board of Assessors

The Dighton Board of Assessors will consider signing motor vehicle abatements for fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, as well as a boat abatement for FY2025. It will also address a warrant for Dighton’s share of the County of Bristol tax for FY2026 and a property discrepancy at 2484 Pleasant St. An executive session will discuss FY2026 exemptions under state law.

• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2025
• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2024
• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2023
• Sign Boat Abatement FY2025
• Sign warrant for Dighton’s portion of the County of Bristol’s county tax for FY2026

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved motor vehicle abatements for 2023‑2025 and a boat abatement for 2025. It also approved the Special Town Meeting article that would allow veterans with property in a trust to receive the veteran exemption and asked the selectmen to place it on the November 6 STM warrant. The board signed the warrant for Dighton’s share of the Bristol County tax for FY2026 in the amount of $118,515.20. Additional items were placed on the agenda and the board entered executive session before adjourning.

• Approved 2025 Motor Vehicle abatements ($772.70) – unanimous
• Approved 2024 Motor Vehicle abatements ($1,035.08) – unanimous
• Approved 2023 Motor Vehicle abatements ($365.44) – unanimous
• Approved 2025 Boat abatements ($25.00) – unanimous
• Approved article for Special Town Meeting granting veteran exemption – unanimous
• Approved warrant for Dighton’s share of Bristol County tax FY2026 ($118,515.20) – unanimous
• Added 2484 Pleasant St property discrepancy to next meeting’s agenda – unanimous
• Entered executive session – unanimous roll‑call vote

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to review and act on the Special Town Meeting warrant and related articles. The board will also consider appointments to the Elementary School Building Committee and police department staffing.

• Recommendation to appoint Nicole Pavao to the Elementary School Building Committee
• Request to re-open, add articles to, and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request in joint meeting with Finance Committee
• Resignation of Patrol Officer Ken Almeida and posting for the position
• Designation of Building Inspectors Jeffrey Mello and Michael Antunes as Special Municipal Employees

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider several personnel changes, including the resignation of Donna Berdos from the Elementary School Building Committee and the appointment of Nicole Pavao, as well as the resignation of Patrol Officer Ken Almeida and a posting for a full‑time patrol officer. They will review a $6,000 reserve fund transfer request to repair fiber lines damaged by squirrels. The meeting includes a joint session with the Finance Committee and the signing of the Special Town Meeting warrant that contains numerous financial articles. The Board will also designate two building inspectors as special municipal employees.

• Resignation of Donna Berdos from the Elementary School Building Committee and appointment of Nicole Pavao
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request of $6,000.00 for fiber line repair
• Resignation of Patrol Officer Ken Almeida and posting for a full‑time patrol officer position
• Signing of the Special Town Meeting warrant covering multiple budget articles
• Designation of Jeffrey Mello and Michael Antunes as Special Municipal Employees (Building Inspectors)

The Board of Selectmen accepted the resignation of Donna Berdos from the Elementary School Building Committee and approved Nicole Pavao as her replacement. They reopened and then closed the Special Town Meeting Warrant, adding a Home Rule Petition article. The Finance Committee’s Reserve Fund Transfer request was approved, and the Board approved Warrant #15A-26 for $128,586.66 and Warrant #15B-26 for $92,993.55. The Board also designated Jeff Mello as a Special Municipal Employee and accepted the resignation of Police Officer Kenneth Almeida.

• Accepted resignation of Donna Berdos from Elementary School Building Committee (unanimous aye)
• Approved appointment of Nicole Pavao to Elementary School Building Committee (unanimous aye)
• Reopened the Special Town Meeting Warrant (unanimous aye)
• Added Home Rule Petition article to Special Town Meeting Warrant (unanimous aye)
• Approved Reserve Fund Transfer request (unanimous aye)
• Approved Warrant #15A-26 for $128,586.66 and Warrant #15B-26 for $92,993.55 (unanimous aye)
• Designated Jeff Mello as a Special Municipal Employee (unanimous aye)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Kenneth Almeida (unanimous aye)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will reorganize and elect its officers. It will appoint a liaison to the Capital Outlay Committee and a member to the School Building Committee. The committee will consider a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from the Board of Selectmen. It will also review the Special Town Meeting warrant and make recommendations.

• Reorganize and elect officers
• Appoint liaison to the Capital Outlay Committee
• Appoint Finance Committee member to the School Building Committee
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request – Board of Selectmen
• Special Town Meeting warrant review and recommendations

The Finance Committee approved a $6,000 transfer from the reserve fund to pay a fiber‑optic repair bill. It also reduced the planned deposits to the Stabilization Fund and Capital Stabilization Fund from $200,000 to $175,000 each to free cash for a patrol car purchase. The board accepted Donna Berto’s resignation and unanimously appointed Nicole Pavo to the Elementary School Building Committee. Officers and representatives for the Finance Committee were elected and the special‑town‑meeting warrant was reopened, amended, and closed.

• Accepted Ms. Berto’s resignation and appointed Ms. Pavo to the Elementary School Building Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 reserve‑fund transfer for fiber‑optic repair
• Reduced Stabilization Fund and Capital Stabilization Fund deposits to $175,000 each
• Reopened special‑town‑meeting warrant, added home‑rule petition article, closed warrant, and placed all articles on the warrant
• Elected Peter Roach as Finance Committee Chair
• Elected Ron McKay as Finance Committee Clerk
• Elected Tracy Karolezuk as Capital Outlay Committee representative
• Elected Susan Lorenz as School Committee representative

Electric Light District

The Dighton Electric Light District Board will hold its regular meeting. It will consider approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and approve vendor and payroll payment warrants. The agenda also includes routine items such as correspondence, new and old business, a review of a special district meeting, public input, and adjournment.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of vendor and payroll payment warrants
• Review and discussion of a special district meeting
• Public input session
• Consideration of correspondence, new business, and old business

250th Anniversary Committee

The committee will meet to review and act on financial matters and event logistics for the town's 250th anniversary. Discussions include budget balances, fundraising, and specific activity planning.

• Budget balance, sponsorships, donations, and candy sales
• 250 Coin
• Reenactment and encampment details
• 2025 Calendar of Events
• Revolutionary War Memorial

The 250th Anniversary Committee approved the minutes of the July 14 and September 8 meetings by a unanimous vote. No other motions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled; items such as the reenactment, coin payment, and children's activities were discussed but no vote outcomes were noted.

• Accepted minutes of July 14 and September 8 meetings (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The Dighton Commission on Disability will review and approve the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It will receive reports from the ADA Coordinator and discuss the KMA report. An update on the lower‑level Town Hall threshold request will be presented, followed by a period for public input.

• Review and approve minutes from 8-7-2025
• Update on lower level Town Hall threshold request
• ADA Coordinator report
• Discuss KMA report
• Public Input

Board of Selectmen

The Dighton Board of Selectmen will meet to review debt exclusion language for the town election ballot, close the Special Town Meeting warrant, and award salt bids. The agenda also includes discussions on union negotiations and the release of executive session minutes.

• Review/Discuss/Act: Debt Exclusion Language for Annual Town Election Ballot
• Review/Discuss/Act: Close Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Review/Discuss/Act: Award of Salt Bids
• Review/Discuss/Act: Release of Executive Session Meeting Minutes
• Joint Meeting with Planning Board to review Development Impact Fee Proposal

Board of Selectmen

The Dighton Board of Selectmen will vote to add two debt‑exclusion questions to the April 11, 2026 town election ballot, one for the Bristol‑Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School District bond and one for the Bristol County Agricultural High School District bond. The meeting also includes a joint session with the Planning Board to review a Development Impact Fee proposal and to consider appointing Daniel Higgins as the Planning Board’s representative on the Stormwater Committee. Additional items for discussion are the disposal of surplus Viewsonic LED monitors for the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Vote to approve debt‑exclusion language for Bristol‑Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical School District bond on 2026 ballot
• Vote to approve debt‑exclusion language for Bristol County Agricultural High School District bond on 2026 ballot
• Joint Planning Board meeting to review Development Impact Fee proposal
• Recommendation to appoint Daniel Higgins as Planning Board representative to the Stormwater Committee
• Disposal of surplus Viewsonic LED monitor for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals

The Selectmen unanimously approved three sets of warrants authorizing payments of $141,194.35, $167,058.03, $580.05; $135,106.22 and $166,057.19; and $124,066.69, $518,385.32 and $164,603.53. They also approved the ballot language for debt exclusion for two regional schools, closed the Special Town Meeting warrant, and approved several other items.

• Approved Warrant #12A-26 ($141,194.35), #12B-26 ($167,058.03) and #12C-26 ($580.05) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved Warrant #13A-26 ($135,106.22) and #13B-26 ($166,057.19) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved Warrant #14A-26 ($124,066.69), #14B-26 ($518,385.32) and #14C-26 ($164,603.53) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved debt exclusion language for Bristol‑Plymouth Regional Technical School and Bristol County Agricultural High School on the ballot – unanimous aye vote
• Closed the Special Town Meeting Warrant – unanimous aye vote
• Approved facilities request for Dighton Lions Club Yard Sale, pending updated Certificate of Insurance – unanimous aye vote
• Approved award of Salt Bids as recommended – unanimous aye vote
• Appointed Dan Higgins to the Stormwater Committee – unanimous aye vote

North Dighton Fire District

The North Dighton Fire District will hold a meeting on October 1, 2025, at 340 Forest Street to approve warrants, bills, and minutes. The agenda includes a tax classification hearing scheduled for November 19.

• Approval of Warrant #6
• Review of October Commercial Bills
• House sale at 616 School St ($262.28)
• Tax Classification Hearing (Nov 19)
• Administrator's/Treasurer's Report

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will consider the Open Space Plan Extension for final approval, receive an update from the Clean Up Day sub‑committee, and discuss land‑trust development planning. The meeting also includes a chair’s address, public input, and setting the next meeting date.

• Open Space Plan Extension – final approval
• Clean Up Day Sub‑Committee update
• Land Trust Development Planning discussion

The committee suspended the agenda to address old business, then returned to the regular agenda. It approved the September 16 minutes, scheduled the next meeting for November 5, 2025 at 5:45 pm, and adjourned at 6:54 pm. No substantive policy actions were taken.

• Suspended agenda to discuss Old Business (unanimous)
• Returned to regularly scheduled agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for Nov 5, 2025 at 5:45 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 pm (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review a proposal regarding development impact fees.

• Review of Development Impact Fee Proposal

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and adopt a revised Development Flow Chart. It will hold a public hearing on a special permit application and site plan review for Theotokos, LLC at 1965 County Street (Map 17, Lot 32). It will also hear a special permit and definitive subdivision application for Bell Farm Estates, LLC at 0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way (Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208). Additional items include monthly reports from SRPEDD, the Stormwater Water Committee, and the Permitting and Compliance Team, and approval of the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Review, discuss, and act on Revised Development Flow Chart
• Public hearing: Theotokos, LLC – Special Permit Application and Site Plan Review for 1965 County Street (Map 17, Lot 32)
• Public hearing: Bell Farm Estates, LLC – Special Permit and Definitive Subdivision Application for 0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way (Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208)
• Monthly SRPEDD Report
• Monthly Stormwater Water Committee Report

The Planning Board voted to continue the public hearing for Theotokos, LLC’s special permit at 1965 County Street (Map 17, Lot 32) to October 15, 2025. The Board also voted to continue the public hearing for Bell Farm Estates, LLC’s special permit and subdivision at 0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way (Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208) to October 15, 2025. The minutes of the September 17, 2025 meeting were approved. No other actions were taken.

• Continued Theotokos, LLC hearing to Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous AYE)
• Continued Bell Farm Estates, LLC hearing to Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous AYE)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous AYE)

Board of Health

The Dighton Board of Health will meet remotely on September 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, board member introductions, and interviews with Christopher lsibor and Kristin Tavares. The meeting will be recorded for cable broadcast and posted on the town's YouTube channel.

• Board Member Interview: Christopher lsibor
• Board Member Interview: Kristin Tavares
• Remote Zoom participation (Meeting #860 8893 6254, Passcode 895696)
• Public recording for cable broadcast and YouTube posting

Historical Commission

The Dighton Historical Commission meeting scheduled for September 28, 2025, at 11:00am at Tricentennial Park has been cancelled.

• Cancelled meeting at Tricentennial Park
• Review of National Register Districts walking tour

The commission conducted a trial walk of the National Register Districts, reviewing the route from Tricentennial Park to the John Hathaway House and back. Members discussed and planned details for a public walking tour. They tentatively scheduled the first tour for the last weekend of October, expecting about 15 participants.

• Planned first walking tour for the last weekend of October (tentative)

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District School Committee

The Dighton‑Rehoboth Regional School District School Committee will consider several policy drafts, including the first reading of a policy governing staff participation in political activities and advocacy. It will also conduct a first reading of a diploma distribution policy, a second reading of a district wellness program policy, and discuss a policy on Facebook and social networking use. Additional items include a field trip request for the high school and a building use request for the high school gymnasium.

• First reading of Policy GBI – Staff Participation in Political Activities and Advocacy
• First reading of Policy IKFBA – Distribution of Diplomas
• Second reading of Policy ADE – District Wellness Program
• Discussion of Policy IJNDD – Facebook and Social Networking Websites
• Field Trip Request – Dighton‑Rehoboth Regional High School

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Dighton Zoning Board of Appeals will review a status update for Phase 1 of the Stonegate Landing project on the western side of Somerset Avenue. It will also discuss and decide on a representative for the town’s 40B Committee. The meeting includes routine items such as confirming the next meeting date, approving June 24, 2025 minutes, and allowing public input.

• Stonegate Landing, LLC – status update for Phase 1 on the western side of Somerset Avenue (Map 9)
• 40B Committee – discussion and determination of a Zoning Board representative
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 24, 2025
• Public input session
• Correspondence review

The Zoning Board approved the June 24 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session at 7:47 PM. It agreed to pursue a cost estimate for finishing Phase I of the Stonegate Landing subdivision. The board also requested written clarification from the Town Administrator on the 40B Committee structure and agreed to contact former committee members about re‑forming the group.

• Approved June 24 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 PM (unanimous)
• Agreed to pursue a cost estimate for completing Stonegate Landing Phase I
• Chairman Caron requested written clarification from Town Administrator on 40B Committee vision
• Agreed to reach out to former 40B Committee members to gauge interest

Sewer Commission

The Dighton Sewer Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 11, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a drain layer license for Joseph P. Cardillo & Son and a connection permit for 1387 Somerset Ave. The commission will discuss the timing for office position training and the possible system connection at 577 Somerset Ave. A superintendent's report will be given before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of August 11, 2025 meeting
• Review/act on Drain Layer License for Joseph P. Cardillo & Son
• Review/act on Connection Permit for 1387 Somerset Ave
• Discuss office position training time frame
• Discuss possibility of system connection at 577 Somerset Ave

The Sewer Commission accepted the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Joseph P. Cardillo & Son as a licensed drain layer and approved a sewer connection for 1387 Somerset Ave. Discussion on a possible connection at 577 Somerset Ave was tabled pending more information. Future meeting dates for 2025‑2026 were set.

• Accepted August 11, 2025 regular and public hearing minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Joseph P. Cardillo & Son as licensed drain layer (all in favor)
• Approved connection to public sewer for 1387 Somerset Ave (all in favor)
• Tabled discussion on possible connection at 577 Somerset Ave (no vote recorded)
• Set future meeting dates: Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15, 2025 and Jan 12, 2026 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold hearings on several Notice of Intent applications for construction and land use near wetlands. The body will also consider extensions for existing orders of conditions and address multiple enforcement items.

• Continued hearing for Bell Farm Estates 26-lot subdivision at 0 Milk Street & 0 Council Oak Way
• Continued hearing for boat storage building at 86 Main Street (Dighton Boatworks, LLC)
• Continued hearing for lowering water level of Muddy Cove Pond (Zeneca, Inc)
• New hearing for barn construction at 2548 Horton Street
• Proposed warrant article for Conservation Revolving Fund

The Conservation Commission approved the barn application for Daniel Johnson at 2548 Horton Street and issued an order of conditions. It also approved Joanne Bettencourt’s garage addition at 1763 Wellington Street with conditions, and took the Hunter's Hill project out of order. Additional actions included taking Prospect Street out of order, extending orders of conditions for two projects, issuing a certificate of compliance for Holly Grota, and granting negative determinations for two RDA applications.

• Approved Daniel Johnson barn and issued order of conditions (motion by David Phillips)
• Approved Joanne Bettencourt garage addition and issued order of conditions (motion by Abel Mariano)
• Approved Hunter's Hill project out of order (motion by David Phillips)
• Took Prospect Street out of order (motion by David Phillips)
• Granted 3‑year extension of order of conditions for Hunter's Hill project (motion by David Phillips)
• Granted 1‑year extension of order of conditions for 2396 Pleasant Street (motion by Paul Reynolds)
• Issued certificate of compliance for Holly Grota at 1325 Rebecca Road (motion by David Phillips)
• Granted negative determination for Antonio DeSousa RDA application (motion by Abel Mariano)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign off on motor vehicle tax abatements for fiscal year 2025 and, if any, for fiscal year 2024. It will also consider signing a boat tax abatement for fiscal year 2025 and address an uncollectable boat abatement from fiscal year 2022. The meeting includes standard items such as public input and approval of minutes.

• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2025
• Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements FY2024 (if any)
• Sign Boat Abatement FY2025 (if any)
• Sign Boat Abatement Uncollectable for FY2022

Conservation Commission

The Dighton Conservation Commission will hold an executive session to discuss strategy regarding potential litigation, citing MGL Chapter 30A4. No other agenda items are listed. The session is closed to the public per state law.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy under MGL Chapter 30A4

Library Board of Trustees

The Dighton Public Library Board of Trustees and Library Building Committee will review several items, including a gift of an Ecuadorian wood carving, an interim policy on food and drink, and artwork for a fireplace. They will also finalize plans for the September 20 grand opening with the Friends of the Dighton Public Library. The meeting includes standard procedural steps such as roll calls and a pledge of allegiance.

• Gift of Ecuadorian wood carving (Trustees)
• Interim policy on food and drink in the library (Trustees)
• Artwork for fireplace (Trustees and Library Building Committee)
• Final plans for September 20 grand opening with Friends of the Dighton Public Library

The Library Board of Trustees voted to accept an Ecuadorian wood carving presented by Steve Domenigo. The Board also accepted a $300 donation from the Domenigo family. Both the Building Committee and the Trustees approved the Helen Lane historic map for display in the library. The meetings were then adjourned.

• Accepted Ecuadorian wood carving gift from Steve Domenigo (motion carried)
• Accepted $300 donation from Steve Domenigo family (motion carried)
• Building Committee accepted Helen Lane map of Dighton from Historic Commission (motion carried)
• Library Trustees accepted Helen Lane map of Dighton from Historic Commission (motion carried)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for two special permit applications and review a land plan for LBH Hunters Hill, LLC. The board will also discuss the disposal of surplus equipment and a revised development flow chart.

• Public hearing: Theotokos, LLC, 1965 County Street, Special Permit Application and Site Plan Review
• Public hearing: Bell Farm Estates, LLC, 0 Milk Street and 0 Council Oak Way, Special Permit and Definitive Subdivision Application
• Review/Act: LBH Hunters Hill, LLC, 0 Clubhouse Drive, Form A Application
• Discussion: Disposal of one Viewsonic LED Monitor (Serial No. VA2446MH-LED)
• Review: Revised Development Flow Chart

The Board approved the Form A application for LBH Hunters Hill, reconfiguring parcels and lots. It also approved the disposal of one Viewsonic LED monitor and continued public hearings for 1965 County Street and Bell Farm Estates. The Board appointed Vice Chairman Daniel Higgins as the Stormwater Committee representative and approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes before adjourning at 7:41 PM.

• Approved Form A application for LBH Hunters Hill (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of one Viewsonic LED monitor (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for 1965 County Street (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 1965 County Street to Sep 17 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Bell Farm Estates to Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Vice Chairman Daniel Higgins as Stormwater Committee representative (unanimous)
• Approved August 20 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 PM (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The Dighton Stormwater Committee will receive an update on the Weston & Sampson stormwater program review and a presentation on an agricultural project located on Center and Pine Streets. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and will open time for public input.

• Update on Weston & Sampson Stormwater Program Review (Old Business)
• Presentation of Agricultural Project – Center/Pine Street (New Business)
• Approval of Minutes for August 20, 2025
• Public Input session
• Unanticipated Items

The Stormwater Committee voted unanimously to take Agenda Item 6.a (the agricultural project at 1211 Pine St/Center St.) out of order. The minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:24 p.m.

• Agenda Item 6.a taken out of order (unanimous)
• August 20, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Public Library Board of Trustees and Library Building Committee will meet to discuss library policies and artwork. The body will also finalize plans for the September 20th grand opening with the Friends of the Dighton Public Library.

• Gift of Ecuadorian wood carving
• Interim policy on food and drink in the library
• Artwork for fireplace
• September 20th grand opening plans

The Library Board voted to accept a gift of an Ecuadorian wood carving from Steve Domenigo. They also accepted a $300 donation presented by the Domenigo family. Both the Building Committee and the Library Trustees voted to accept the Helen Lane historic map for display above the Reading Room fireplace. No vote was taken on the proposed food‑and‑drink sign for the Grand Opening.

• Accepted Ecuadorian wood carving gift from Steve Domenigo (motion carried, unanimous)
• Accepted $300 donation from Steve Domenigo family (motion carried, unanimous)
• Building Committee accepted Helen Lane map of Dighton for Library (motion carried, unanimous)
• Library Trustees accepted Helen Lane map of Dighton for Library (motion carried, unanimous)
• No vote taken on interim food and drink policy sign for Grand Opening

Open Space Committee

The Dighton Open Space Committee will meet to discuss the Land Trust Development Planning, a Clean Up Day Sub-Committee update, and Conservation Subdivision Bylaw updates. The committee will also review the Open Space Plan Extension and Final Approval.

• Review Land Trust Development Planning
• Update on Clean Up Day Sub-Committee
• Review Conservation Subdivision Bylaw Updates
• Open Space Plan Extension & Final Approval
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025

The committee voted unanimously to increase the required open space protection from 20% to 50% of a development and to limit wetlands to no more than 25% of that open space. It also approved amendments adding wildlife migration corridors, updating the affordable‑housing points request to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and returning the SRPEDD redlined bylaw with the committee’s recommendations. The agenda was suspended to address old and new business, and the next regular meeting was set for October 1, 2025.

• Suspended agenda and moved to Old Business #7 and New Business #8 (unanimous)
• Requested Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss increasing affordable‑housing incentive points (unanimous)
• Increased minimum open space requirement to 50% and capped wetlands at 25% of open space (unanimous)
• Added wildlife migration corridors to secondary conservation areas (unanimous)
• Inserted “current” before Master Plan and Open Space and Recreation Plan in objective #3 (unanimous)
• Struck MBTA provision sentence in section 4320 (unanimous)
• Returned redlined bylaw with committee recommendations to SRPEDD (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee and Library Board of Trustees will meet on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 1111 Somerset Avenue. The agenda includes a discussion of final preparations for the public library’s grand opening scheduled for September 20, 2025. Standard meeting items such as call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment are also listed.

• Final preparations for library grand opening on September 20, 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will hold an executive session to discuss non‑union personnel negotiations and a memorandum of understanding for the Administrative Assistant. They will review and act on several appointments and operational items, including a new communications dispatcher and the disposal of surplus police equipment. The meeting also includes a vote on whether to place a debt‑exclusion measure on the upcoming town election ballot.

• Executive session to discuss non‑union personnel negotiations and MOU for Administrative Assistant (MGL 30A sec.21)
• Review/act on appointment of full‑time communications dispatcher, Dalton Johnson
• Review/act on decommissioned patrol car and disposal of surplus items (see List A)
• Review/act on adding two advertisement signs at Center St/Williams St and Forest St/Tremont St
• Vote to include debt exclusion measure on the annual town election ballot

Board of Selectmen

The Dighton Board of Selectmen will consider a vote to place a debt‑exclusion question on the September town election ballot. They will also review appointments, surplus property disposal, signage proposals, and other open‑space and public‑safety matters. The meeting includes public input and reports before adjournment.

• Appointment of Full‑Time Communications Dispatcher, Dalton Johnson
• Decommission of 2014 Ford Explorer utility vehicle (VIN 1FM5K8AR7EGB59300)
• Disposal of surplus computer equipment listed in List A
• Addition of two Lion's Club advertisement signs at Center St./Williams St. and Forest St./Tremont St.
• Vote to include a debt‑exclusion measure on the annual town election ballot

The Board of Selectmen approved several financial warrants totaling $515,673. They also appointed Dalton Johnson as full‑time dispatcher, decommissioned a patrol car, approved two Lion's Club advertisement signs, and adopted the Open Space and Recreation Plan request. Additionally, Elizabeth Moreira was appointed Health Agent and the job description for the Building Commissioner was approved.

• Approved appointment of Dalton Johnson as Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved decommissioning of the patrol car (unanimous)
• Approved list of surplus items for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Program Support Aide (unanimous)
• Approved addition of two Lion's Club advertisement signs (unanimous)
• Approved Open Space and Recreation Plan request (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Moreira as Health Agent (unanimous)
• Approved warrants #10A‑D and #11A‑B totaling $515,673 (unanimous)

Electric Light District

The Dighton Electric Light District Board will approve the August 13 meeting minutes and a vendor warrant for payment. It will review and act on special district matters, including the Almeida and Belle Farm subdivisions and the Courtlyn Road street lighting. The board will also consider the reserve fund and accept public input before adjourning.

• Approval of August 13 meeting minutes
• Approval of vendor warrant for payment
• Review of Almeida Subdivision
• Review of Belle Farm Subdivision
• Discussion of Courtlyn Road street light

The board unanimously approved the minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting and the vendor warrants for payment. It also voted to remove the Almeida Subdivision and Belle Farm Subdivision items from the Old Business agenda. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved August 13 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved vendor warrants for payment (3-0)
• Removed Almeida Subdivision and Belle Farm Subdivision from Old Business agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Council on Aging

The Dighton Council on Aging will review and discuss the proposed expansion of its parking lot. It will also consider and act on the planned temporary closure of the Council on Aging facility at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes review, reports, public input, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Expansion of COA/PT parking lot (old business)
• Closing of COA at 12:30 pm, Friday, October 3, 2025 (new business)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also unanimously voted to close the Council on Aging at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 so the director could attend a staff member’s wedding. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved COA closure on Oct 3, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. for director’s wedding (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss and potentially act on regulations for dumpsters and portable bathroom facilities. The board is also reviewing the current fee schedule and a variance request for Bell Farm Estates.

• Review and action on Dumpster Regulations
• Review and action on Portable Bathroom Facility Regulations
• Review and action on Fee Schedule Review
• Review and action on Bell Farm Estates Variance Request
• Conservation Review of Beach St

Water District

The Dighton Water District Board of Commissioners will hear presentations from three guests about the Cedar #3 well replacement, a Williams Street tank and rate study, and a contract for aerators, tank repairs, and maintenance. The commissioners will review, discuss, and may act on these items. The agenda also includes routine business such as approving prior minutes, financial reports, updates on existing projects, and a public input period. An executive session will be held to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Review/act on Apex Cedar #3 Well Replacement – guest Chuck Adelsberger
• Review/act on Williams Street Tank & Rate Study – guest Zachary Aaronson (Woodard & Curran)
• Review/act on USG Water aerators, tank repairs, and maintenance contract – guest Kevin Martel
• Review/act on deposit for 730 Hart Street – Tony Roderick
• Review/act on Lot 34B Williams Street – Joseph Motta

Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District School Committee

The Dighton‑Rehoboth Regional School District School Committee will approve the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes, review warrants and payroll, and hear public comments. The committee will discuss acceptance of a grant, a residency waiver request, updates on middle‑school athletics and activities, and set committee goals. Budget-to-actual figures for August will also be presented.

• Grant Acceptance
• Residency Waiver
• Middle School Athletics and Activities
• Committee Goals
• Budget to Actual – August update

Historical Commission

The Dighton Historical Commission will discuss the FY26 budget, reviewing projected expenditures and the current balance. Members will also consider updates on preservation matters, including a walking tour of the town's National Register districts, historical markers, and a nomination for the Mt. Hope Finishing Company and Village Area. Additional reports will come from the Library Building Committee and the America's 250 Anniversary project.

• Review and discuss FY26 budget expenditures and balance
• Review and discuss walking tour of Dighton's National Register districts
• Review and discuss updates to historical markers
• Review and discuss NR nomination of Mt. Hope Finishing Company and Village Area
• Review and discuss list of demolished historic properties

The commission unanimously approved the amended minutes from the August 12 meeting. It also approved a $215 payment to Davol Printing for three brochure runs for the walking tour, with the cost covered by a grant. A dry‑run of the walking tour was scheduled for September 28.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $215 to Davol Printing for brochures (unanimous)
• Scheduled walking‑tour dry run for September 28

250th Anniversary Committee

The committee voted unanimously to purchase 100 anniversary coins at $7.77 each. A motion to submit two Cultural Council grant applications for upcoming historical presentations also passed unanimously. Approval of the July 14, 2025 minutes was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved purchase of 100 commemorative coins (unanimous)
• Approved submission of two Cultural Council grant applications (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of July 14, 2025 minutes to next meeting

Waste Reduction Committee

The Waste Reduction Committee voted to charge $5.00 for countertop compost bins and will send the fee proposal to the Selectmen for final approval. A subcommittee of Peter Caron, Bob Perry, and Dave Neely was created to study the proposed swap shed and will report at the next meeting. The committee also approved the May 5, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved $5 fee for countertop compost bin; motion passed unanimously, to be sent to Selectmen
• Formed subcommittee (Peter Caron, Bob Perry, Dave Neely) to review swap shed and report next meeting
• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes; all in favor
• Adjourned meeting; all in favor

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Trustees voted to pay for a Crowd Manager and Police Detail for the Grand Opening. The Building Committee approved several invoices totaling $26,? (see details) using the Special Article. Both the Building Committee and the Library Trustees approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The meetings were then adjourned.

• Approved payment for a Crowd Manager and Police Detail for the Grand Opening (motion carried)
• Approved Eagle Leasing invoice $189.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Plan B Construction invoice $25,811.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Home Depot invoices totaling $845.03 (nine invoices) (motion carried)
• Approved Mid-City Steel invoices totaling $478.10 (two invoices) (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the August 7, 2025 meeting (Building Committee) (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the August 7, 2025 meeting (Library Trustees) (motion carried)
• Adjourned both the Building Committee and Library Trustees meetings (motion carried)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes of the August 7, 2025, August 21, 2025, and August 28, 2025 meetings. The motion was moved by Rita Araujo, seconded by Ann Meitzen, and carried with unanimous aye votes from Ron O’Connor, Rita Araujo, and Ann Meitzen. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025, August 21, 2025, and August 28, 2025 meetings (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

Library Building Committee

The Library Board of Trustees approved a motion to pay for a Crowd Manager and Police Detail for the Grand Opening ceremony. The Library Building Committee approved several invoices totaling $27,323.13, including Eagle Leasing $189.00, Plan B Construction $25,811.00, Home Depot $845.03 (nine invoices), and Mid-City Steel $478.10. Both the Building Committee and the Library Trustees approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The meetings were adjourned after the motions were carried.

• Approved funding for Crowd Manager and Police Detail for Grand Opening (motion carried)
• Approved invoices: Eagle Leasing $189.00, Plan B Construction $25,811.00, Home Depot $845.03 (nine invoices), Mid-City Steel $478.10 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 meeting (Building Committee) (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 meeting (Library Trustees) (motion carried)
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting (motion carried)

Library Board of Trustees

The Dighton Public Library Board approved the invitation letters for the Grand Opening. The Board also approved the list of recipients for those letters. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Library Grand Opening invitation letters (unanimous)
• Approved invitation list for Grand Opening letters (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting via Zoom to conduct a board member interview. The board will discuss and act on recommendations for a board member and a health agent.

• Interview of Ericka Hersh for board membership
• Recommendation for Board Member
• Recommendation for Health Agent

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved several abatements, including $2,685.76 for 2025 motor vehicles, $38.00 for 2025 boats, and $155,145.84 for a warranty/commission. It also approved uncollectible boat abatements for FY2020 and FY2021, tabled FY2022 due to a cover‑sheet error, approved the prior meeting minutes, and entered an executive session.

• Approved 2025 motor vehicle abatements $2,685.76 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 boat abatements $38.00 (unanimous)
• Approved warranty/commission $155,145.84 (unanimous)
• Approved boat uncollectible abatements FY2020 $1,608.00 (unanimous)
• Approved boat uncollectible abatements FY2021 $911.00 (unanimous)
• Tabled boat uncollectible abatements FY2022 due to cover‑sheet error (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 8/6/2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session under MA General Laws Chapter 30A §21(a)(7) (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen voted to place a debt‑exclusion question for Bristol Agricultural High School and Bristol‑Plymouth Regional High School on the upcoming town election ballot. They also approved the transfer of the Common Victualer’s license to Vino’s Caf (Hailey’s Diner), increased the retirement age for Special Police Officers to 70, and authorized multiple warrants totaling over $700,000.

• Placed debt‑exclusion question for Bristol Agricultural and Bristol‑Plymouth Regional High Schools on ballot (3‑0)
• Transferred Common Victualer’s license to Vino’s Caf (Hailey’s Diner) (3‑0)
• Increased Special Police Officers retirement age from 65 to 70 (3‑0)
• Approved Communications 911 Dispatcher job description and posting (3‑0)
• Approved wedding use of Old Town Hall, contingent on proof of insurance (3‑0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for North Country Auctions (3‑0)
• Allowed Holiday Committee to sell items at Town Hall (3‑0)
• Approved Warrant #8A‑26 ($125,381.12) and #8B‑26 ($204,329.59) and Warrant #9A‑26 ($130,640.14), #9B‑26 ($139,130.75), #9C‑26 ($159 ,713.55) (3‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review the 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant and proposed schedule. The board is also considering updates to the police department's dispatcher job description and the age limit for special police officers.

• Transfer of Common Victualler License from Jessie's Diner, LLC to Hailey's Diner
• One-day liquor license request for North Country Auctions
• Resignation of Building Commissioner James Aguiar and review of the job description
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget update
• Facilities requests for a wedding at Old Town Hall and the BBB Muscle Walk

The Selectmen voted to put a ballot question on the Annual Town Election for a debt exclusion covering Bristol Agricultural High School and the Bristol‑Plymouth Regional High School. The motion passed with unanimous ayes from Chairman Caron, Selectman Mello and Selectman Pacheco. Additional actions included approving a license transfer to Hailey’s Diner, raising the retirement age for Special Police Officers, and authorizing several town warrants totaling over $750,000.

• Approved placing debt‑exclusion ballot question for Bristol Agricultural High School and Bristol‑Plymouth Regional High School (aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Mello, Selectman Pacheco)
• Approved transfer of the Common Victualer’s license to Vino’s Caf LLC d/b/a Hailey’s Diner (aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Library Director Mark Procknik)
• Approved increase of retirement age for Special Police Officers from 65 to 70 (aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco)
• Approved job description and posting for Communications 911 Dispatcher (aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco)
• Approved Warrant #8A‑26 ($125,381.12) and Warrant #8B‑26 ($204,329.59) (aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Mello, Selectman Pacheco)
• Approved Warrant #9A‑26 ($130,640.14), #9B‑26 ($139,130.75) and #9C‑26 ($159,713.55) (aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Mello, Selectman Pacheco)
• Approved use of Old Town Hall for a wedding contingent on proof of insurance (aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Mello, Selectman Pacheco)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for North Country Auctions (aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Mello, Selectman Pacheco)

Cemetery Commission

The commission took Item IV Flag Cost out of order. They elected Britt Grealish‑Rust as chairman and Chris Chandonait as clerk, each by unanimous vote. The minutes from April 30 2025 were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 AM by unanimous consent.

• Item IV Flag Cost taken out of order (unanimous)
• Britt Grealish‑Rust appointed chairman (unanimous)
• Chris Chandonait appointed clerk (unanimous)
• Minutes for 04/30/2025 approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:34 AM (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the final list of invitees for the Grand Opening, adding a few additional names. The Library agreed to pay for printing the postcards, while the Friends of the Library will cover postage. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried.

• Finalized Grand Opening invitation list, adding additional names (no vote recorded)
• Library will cover printing costs for Grand Opening postcards (no vote recorded)
• Friends of the Library will pay postage for the postcards (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a site plan for Dighton Boatworks and hold public hearings for two special permit applications. One proposal involves a 26-lot residential subdivision, while the other concerns a site plan review for a property on County Street.

• Review of site plan for Dighton Boatworks, LLC (d/b/a Shav'rs Boatyard) at 86 Main Street
• Public hearing for Theotokos, LLC at 1965 County Street regarding a Special Permit and Site Plan Review
• Public hearing for Bell Farm Estates, LLC at 0 Milk Street and 0 Council Oak Way for a Special Permit and Definitive Subdivision Application
• Proposed 26-lot residential subdivision on 42.43 acres at Bell Farm Estates
• Review of 11 waiver requests and 1 variance request for the Bell Farm Estates project

The Planning Board continued the public hearings for the 1965 County Street and Bell Farm Estates applications to September 17, 2025. It granted waivers for sections 3320 b., 3320 j., 3320 w., 3320 aa., 4244, 4325, 4327, 4340 and 4350, and denied waivers for sections 3340 and 4564. The Board also approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session at 8:13 PM.

• Continued public hearing for 1965 County Street (Map 17, Lot 32) to Sept 17, 2025 (4‑0 aye)
• Continued public hearing for Bell Farm Estates, LLC (0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way, Map 17, Lots 109, 135, 208) to Sept 17, 2025 (4‑0 aye)
• Granted waivers for sections 3320 b., 3320 j., 3320 w., 3320 aa., 4244, 4325, 4327, 4340, 4350
• Denied waivers for sections 3340 and 4564
• Approved meeting minutes of June 4, 2025 (4‑0 aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 PM (4‑0 aye)

Stormwater Committee

The committee voted unanimously to take Agenda Item 6.a out of order. It approved the June 18, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting unanimously. The committee decided it will no longer conduct regular site visits and will rely on Weston & Sampson to provide inspection services during construction projects.

• Agenda Item 6.a taken out of order (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:10 p.m. (unanimous)
• Stormwater Committee will cease regular site visits; inspections delegated to Weston & Sampson

Housing Authority

The Dighton Housing Authority will meet to review the Executive Director's resident services report and the Treasurer's reports for May and June 2025. The board will also address fiscal year-end forms and ethics training.

• FY25 Operating Statement
• Top 5 Compensation Form
• Certificate of Compliance with Federal and State Lead Paint Laws
• Appointment of Grievance Officer: Captain Christopher W. Ready and Attorney Robert D. Fredericks
• May and June 2025 Treasurer's Report

Board of Health

The Board unanimously approved the C&N Pizza request, adding three conditions on pump records, annual title‑v inspections and grease‑trap pumping. It also approved a variance for 0 Elm St. The Board voted to deny a credit‑card payment option for trash‑bag fees and to table further action on perc‑test applications, dumpster regulations, portable bathroom regulations, and the fee‑schedule review. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved C&N Pizza request with three conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 0 Elm St variance request (unanimous)
• Denied credit‑card payment option for trash‑bag fees (unanimous)
• Tabled perc test application discussion (unanimous)
• Tabled dumpster regulations discussion (unanimous)
• Tabled portable bathroom facility regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled fee schedule review until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 7/24/25 special meeting (unanimous)

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will discuss regional route plans and the MassDOT LEAP program. The body is seeking endorsement for cost modifications to transportation projects for GATRA and SRTA.

• FFY2025-2029 TIP Proposed Adjustment #3 for GATRA & SRTA project cost modifications
• FFY2025-2029 TIP Proposed Amendment #5 for SRTA FFY2025 project cost modifications
• Regional Evaluation Route Plan presentation and discussion
• MassDOT Local Early-Stage and Actionable Planning (LEAP) Program presentation

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved changes to Veteran’s Agent hours and adopted the Remote Participation Policy. It also authorized several contracts and personnel actions, including the OPM contract, a scheduling officers MOU, and the resignation of the Transfer Station attendant. The board approved the Town Administrator evaluation timeline and a series of warrants authorizing expenditures for various projects.

• Approved change to Veteran’s Agent hours as presented
• Adopted the Remote Participation Policy
• Authorized Ralph Vitacco to sign the OPM contract for Skanska
• Ratified the MOU for Scheduling Officers
• Accepted resignation of Transfer Station Attendant Connor Marks
• Approved Transfer Station Attendant job description with salary $15.00‑$20.00/hr
• Approved Zoning Board request to declare surplus equipment
• Approved multiple warrants authorizing expenditures (Warrants #5A‑26 through #7B‑26)

Electric Light District

The Dighton Electric Light District meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items, including the approval of minutes and a vendor warrant, with no new or old business scheduled.

• Cancelled meeting
• Approval of July 9, 2025 minutes
• Approval of vendor warrant for payment
• Correspondence review
• Old Business: Almeida Subdivision, Belle Farm Subdivision, Courtlyn Road Street Lights, Reserve Fund/Stabilization Account

The board unanimously approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the vendor payment warrants. It voted to send a letter to National Grid asking why a Courtlyn Road street light has been out for four months and whether a credit is due. The board also created a $5,000 reserve fund to be funded at the next special district meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved vendor payment warrants (3-0)
• Approved letter to National Grid about Courtlyn Road light (3-0)
• Approved establishment of $5,000 reserve fund (3-0)

Historical Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the amended minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. They set the next regular meeting for September 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. An agenda item was added to honor recently deceased Dighton residents, such as Pat Machado. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed.

• Approved amended July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for September 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. (approved)
• Added agenda item to mention recent deaths (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Sewer Commission

The commission voted unanimously to raise sewer rates for FY 2026. Residential, commercial, municipal and industrial fees will increase by $5 per billing period and usage rates will rise slightly. The user fee will also increase by .001 cent per cubic foot of water used. The public hearing was then closed by unanimous vote.

• Approved increase of residential base fee from $130.00 to $135.00 per unit and usage rate from .026 to .027 cf (unanimous)
• Approved increase of large‑industry base fee from $175.00 to $180.00 per unit and usage rate from .058 to .059 cf (unanimous)
• Approved increase of small‑industry base fee from $175.00 to $180.00 per unit and usage rate from .051 to .052 cf (unanimous)
• Approved increase of commercial base fee from $140.00 to $145.00 per unit and usage rate from .028 to .029 cf (unanimous)
• Approved increase of municipal base fee from $140.00 to $145.00 per unit and usage rate from .028 to .029 cf (unanimous)
• Approved increase of user fee by .001 cent per cubic foot of water used (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close the public hearing and resume regular meeting (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the July 21, 2025 minutes. A motion to suspend the regular hearing at 5:00 PM passed. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 PM also passed. All motions were unanimous.

• Accepted July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Suspended regular hearing at 5:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Building Committee voted to pay $69,451 for invoices listed under the Special Article. Both the Building Committee and the Library Trustees approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. Trustees agreed to let the Library Director, staff, and the ADA Coordinator decide on the visual‑impairment software purchase. The next joint Building Committee and Trustees meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025.

• Approved payment of $69,451 in Special Article invoices (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (Building Committee, unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (Library Trustees, unanimous)
• Deferred decision on visual‑impairment software to Library Director, staff, and ADA Coordinator
• Scheduled next joint meeting for September 4, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

The Board voted to close the Dighton Public Library after business hours on Thursday, August 28, and to reopen it in the new 207 Main Street building. The motion carried with three Ayes (Ron O’Connor, Rita Araujo, Ann Meitzen). The trustees also approved the minutes from the July 17 and July 24, 2025 meetings (three Ayes). Several items were discussed without a vote, including security‑camera recommendations, a photography policy, and adding the new address to the library logo.

• Closed library Aug 28 until reopening at 207 Main Street (motion carried, 3 Ayes)
• Approved July 17 and July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, 3 Ayes)
• Recommended Director investigate security‑camera policies (no vote taken)
• Agreed adding new address to logo is sensible but not required long‑term (no vote taken)
• Discussed need for photography consent policy for children (no vote taken)
• Discussed recognizing large donations, especially from deceased donors (no vote taken)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee voted to pay $69,451 in invoices from the Special Article. Both the Building Committee and the Library Trustees approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. The next joint meeting was scheduled for September 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

• Approved payment of $69,451 in invoices from the Special Article (motion carried, 8 ayes)
• Approved minutes of the July 17, 2025 meeting (Building Committee, motion carried, 8 ayes)
• Approved minutes of the July 17, 2025 meeting (Library Trustees, motion carried, 3 ayes)
• Scheduled next joint Building Committee and Trustees meeting for September 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Adjourned Building Committee meeting at 3:53 PM (motion carried)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting at 3:53 PM (motion carried)

Open Space Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 2, 2025 Open Space Committee meeting. It gave Chairman Gale authority to choose a date for the fall cleanup day at North Dighton Playground and authorized updating the outreach materials for that event. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 2, 2025 Open Space Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Gale to select a fall cleanup day date (unanimous)
• Authorized use of previous outreach materials, updated for the event (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (unanimous)

Waste Reduction Committee

The Waste Reduction Committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The committee then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved a betterment loan to move the program forward. It also adopted the Unipay fee system for trash‑bag payments. Several items—including the C&N Pizza request, Hannaford account status, 3147 Sharps Lot Rd issue, and dumpster regulations—were tabled, and 2651 Pleasant St was confirmed compliant.

• Tabled C&N Pizza request (unanimous)
• Confirmed 2651 Pleasant St compliant, no further action (unanimous)
• Tabled Hannaford account status (unanimous)
• Tabled 3147 Sharps Lot Rd issue (unanimous)
• Tabled dumpster regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Unipay fee system for trash‑bag payments (unanimous)
• Approved betterment loan (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees and Friends set several details for the upcoming Grand Opening of the new library at 207 Main Street. They reserved the tractor ride for trustees, the building committee, staff, Friends and children with parents, with other participants serving as greeters. They agreed to shorten the program and move the ceremony indoors if attendance permits, to seek No Parking signs on Main Street, and to request proclamations from the Selectmen and local legislators. The board also plans a press release from the town’s PR firm once a date is set, and the meeting was adjourned after a motion carried.

• Reserve tractor ride for trustees, building committee, staff, Friends, and children with parents (decision)
• Cut parts of the program and move ceremony indoors if attendance numbers support it (decision)
• Ask Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry about installing No Parking signs on Main Street (decision)
• Contact Selectmen and local legislators to request Grand Opening proclamations (decision)
• Plan a town PR‑firm press release once the Grand Opening date is set (decision)
• Motion to adjourn carried (motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved four warrants totaling $612,980.25. They appointed Patrick Leduc to the Parks and Recreation Commission and accepted Cheryl Wick’s resignation. The Remote Participation Policy received its second reading approval, and vacation carry‑over requests were approved. All votes were recorded as aye from Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, and Selectman Mello.

• Approved Warrant #3A-26 for $141,586.42 (Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Selectman Mello all aye)
• Approved Warrant #3B-26 for $73,974.64 (Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Selectman Mello all aye)
• Approved Warrant #4A-26 for $122,839.93 (Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Selectman Mello all aye)
• Approved Warrant #4B-26 for $274,579.26 (Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Selectman Mello all aye)
• Recommended and accepted appointment of Patrick Leduc to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Selectman Mello all aye)
• Accepted resignation of Cheryl Wick and noted required notification to local Democratic Party (Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Selectman Mello all aye)
• Accepted second reading of the Remote Participation Policy (Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Selectman Mello all aye)
• Approved vacation carry‑over requests as presented (Chairman Caron, Selectman Pacheco, Selectman Mello all aye)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion and second, also with unanimous support. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Accepted May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted to issue a Certificate of Compliance for the Hart Street Improvements NOI, confirming the work meets requirements. The commission also voted to remove Muddy Cove from its order. Several pending applications were continued or received negative determinations, all with unanimous support.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Hart Street Improvements (all members in favor)
• Removed Muddy Cove from order (all members in favor)
• Continued Bell Farm Estates NOI hearing (all members in favor)
• Approved negative determination for Mourau driveway/playground RDA (all members in favor)
• Approved negative determination for Shaw's Boat Yard NOI (all members in favor)
• Approved negative determination for Kalashnikoff shed RDA (all members in favor)
• Approved negative determination for Arruda deck RDA (all members in favor)
• Continued review of County Street mitigation plan (no vote recorded, discussion only)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Building Committee voted to pay $1,390.72 for several invoices. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 12 and June 25, 2025 meetings. The Fundraising Subcommittee decided that any fundraising will occur after the new building opens. The Grand Opening plan will be streamlined by reducing the number of speakers.

• Approved payment of $1,390.72 in invoices (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 12 and June 25, 2025 meetings (Building Committee)
• Approved minutes of June 12 and June 25, 2025 meetings (Library Trustees)
• Fundraising Subcommittee decided fundraising will happen after the building opens
• Grand Opening plan will cut back the number of speakers
• Scheduled presentation to MBLC about 207 Main Street project on July 31
• Scheduled talk at Old Town Hall on August 28 about library progress
• Reported $200,000 grant spent on HVAC work

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees voted to approve the proposed operating hours for the new library at 207 Main Street. They also approved using Meg/Lig funds to pay a roughly $500 pest‑control bill for the 395 Main Street library. The board approved the minutes from the June 12, June 24 and July 8, 2025 meetings and then adjourned.

• Approved operating hours for 207 Main Street library (motion carried)
• Approved $500 pest‑control bill for 395 Main Street using Meg/Lig funds (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 12, June 24, and July 8, 2025 meetings (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee voted to pay $1,390.72 for several invoices. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 12 and June 25, 2025 meetings. A plan was adopted to limit Grand Opening speakers to four individuals, and the Fundraising Subcommittee decided fundraising will begin after the building opens. The $200,000 grant was reported as fully spent on HVAC work.

• Approved payment of $1,390.72 in invoices (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved minutes of June 12 and June 25, 2025 meetings (motion carried unanimously)
• Decided to cut back Grand Opening speakers to four (Director, Trustee Chair, Committee Co‑Chair, Friends Chair)
• Determined fundraising activities will occur after the building opens

Planning Board

The Board approved T&A Realty Trust’s special permit and definitive subdivision for 0 Williams Street, granting several subdivision waivers but making the approval contingent on the Board of Health’s sign‑off. It also approved the site‑plan review for 2231 Elm Street, pending Board of Health approval and the addition of a street light. The Board continued the public hearings for Theotokos, LLC (1965 County Street) and Bell Farm Estates, LLC (0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way) to the August 20 meeting. The minutes from the June 4 meeting were approved and the session adjourned at 8:41 PM.

• Approved T&A Realty Trust special permit and definitive subdivision (Map 21, Lot 20) with waivers to Sections 3320.w, 3320.a.a, 4251, 4340, 4443, 4710 (4 AYE, 1 NAY)
• Approved site‑plan review for 2231 Elm Street (Map 20, Lot 84-4) contingent on Board of Health approval and addition of a street light (5 AYE)
• Continued public hearing for Theotokos, LLC 1965 County Street to August 20, 2025 (5 AYE)
• Continued public hearing for Bell Farm Estates, LLC 0 Milk Street and O Council Oak Way to August 20, 2025 (5 AYE)
• Approved minutes of the June 4, 2025 meeting (5 AYE)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:41 PM (5 AYE)

Council on Aging

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also unanimously recommended Director B. Powell to serve on the Bristol Aging and Wellness Board of Directors for one year, replacing J. DeArruda. The council accepted the presented signature authority by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Director B. Powell to Bristol Aging Board for 1 year (unanimous)
• Accepted signature authority as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

250th Anniversary Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from May 19 and June 16, 2025. It decided to obtain another sample photo of the commemorative coin. The committee agreed that Pat Gailes will sign a new sponsorship letter for potential donors. The Colonial Encampment/Reenactment was scheduled for September 11‑13, 2026.

• Approved May 19 and June 16 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Decided to get another sample photo of the 250th‑anniversary coin
• Agreed Pat Gailes will sign a new sponsorship letter
• Set Colonial Encampment/Reenactment dates: September 11‑13, 2026

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved several actions, including authorizing the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Reworld Waste, LLC, and transferring $250 from the Town Historian budget to the Tricentennial budget. They also accepted a facilities use request for Taunton Youth Football and Cheer, awarded the SERSG paper contract to WB Mason, and appointed Rebecca Mitchell as the Town Nurse. Additional items approved were the Board of Health appointing process, continuation of the Remote Participation Policy to the next meeting, and warrants totaling $834,102.12. All votes were recorded as aye.

• Transfer $250 from Town Historian budget to Tricentennial budget (aye)
• Authorize Town Administrator to sign contract with Reworld Waste, LLC (aye)
• Accept facilities use request for Taunton Youth Football and Cheer (aye)
• Award SERSG paper contract to WB Mason (aye)
• Accept appointing process for Board of Health member position (aye)
• Appoint Rebecca Mitchell as Town Nurse (aye)
• Continue Remote Participation Policy to next meeting (aye)
• Approve warrants totaling $834,102.12 (aye)

Electric Light District

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and the vendor warrants for payment. It also adopted a twenty‑five‑dollar file fee for street‑light applications with a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 2‑0 vote, and a reserve fund will be considered at the August meeting.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved vendor warrants for payment (2-0)
• Adopted $25 file fee for street lights (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the amended June 10 minutes. FY25 showed a $517.25 surplus that will be returned to the town, and FY26 was set at $600 with specified allocations. Officers were re‑elected: Pat Gailes as Chair, Zach Caron as Vice‑Chair, and Rafa Delfin as Clerk. The John Hathaway House will remain on the National Register.

• Amended June 10 minutes approved (all in favor)
• FY25 surplus $517.25 to be returned to town
• FY26 budget adopted: $600 total (professional $370, supplies $100, communications $80, travel $50)
• Zach Caron elected Vice‑Chair (all in favor)
• Rafa Delfin elected Clerk (all in favor)
• Pat Gailes elected Chair (all in favor)
• John Hathaway House left on National Register (decision to let it be)
• Mt. Hope nomination discussion continued (no formal vote recorded)

Library Board of Trustees

The board decided who will cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening ceremony. They scheduled the next joint special meeting of the Library Trustees and Friends for July 24 at Old Town Hall at 6:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned after a motion carried unanimously.

• Ribbon‑cutting to be performed by Library Director Mark Procknik, Building Committee Co‑Chairs Ron O’Connor and Ken Pacheco, and Friends Chair Zachary Lapointe
• Next Joint Special Meeting set for Thursday, July 24 at Old Town Hall, 6:00 PM
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously (Rita Araujo, Ann Meitzen, Ron O’Connor voted aye)

Open Space Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 Open Space Committee meeting. It set the next meeting for August 6, 2025 at 5:45 pm. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No new business or public input was received.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date: August 6, 2025 at 5:45 pm
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cable Television Committee

The committee voted unanimously to approve a motion to purchase listed equipment now and defer other items until space is available. It also voted unanimously to table the approval of the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved purchase of some equipment immediately and other items later (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board voted unanimously to offer the Public Health Nurse position to Rebecca Mitchell. It also unanimously tabled the C&N Pizza request for additional apartments, scheduled Devine Septic to appear before the Board to explain record discrepancies, and kept the current authorized signers for health‑department documents. The Board will revisit the Hannaford invoice issue at its next meeting.

• Offered Public Health Nurse position to Rebecca Mitchell (unanimous)
• Tabled C&N Pizza request for two‑bedroom apartments (unanimous)
• Scheduled Devine Septic to appear before Board to explain discrepancies (unanimous)
• Retained Tammy Mello and Vincent Hebert as authorized signers for Health Department documents (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted to approve several pending Notice of Intent applications for subdivisions, a storage building, and a residential studio with conditions. It also granted a negative determination for a garage project, continued a driveway and playground plan, and took two properties out of order. Finally, the commission authorized encumbrances for fiscal year 2026.

• Approved continuance for Bell Farm Estates subdivision NOI (motion by Paul Reynolds, seconded by Jack Crawford) – all present members in favor
• Approved Almeida Ridge Residential Subdivision NOI with conditions (motion by Abel Mariano, seconded by Jack Crawford) – all present members in favor
• Approved Zero Elm Street storage building NOI with conditions (motion by David Phillips, seconded by Jack Crawford) – all present members in favor
• Approved Messier studio and pool NOI with erosion‑control conditions (motion by David Phillips, seconded by Jack Crawford) – all present members in favor
• Determined negative type‑three applicability for Rodriques garage project (motion by Abel Mariano, seconded by Jack Crawford) – all present members in favor
• Continued Moura driveway/playground project until July 17 2025 (motion by Jack Crawford, seconded by David Phillips) – all present members in favor
• Took 2134 Horton Street out of order (motion by Jack Crawford, seconded by Abel Mariano) – all present members in favor
• Approved commission encumbrances for FY 2026 (motion by David Phillips, seconded by Abel Mariano) – all present members in favor

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved two PILOT agreements with out‑of‑state companies, two facility‑use requests, and a SERSG paper contract award. They also approved four warrants totaling $568,903.56 and adjusted the Board meeting schedule. All approvals were passed with unanimous votes of the two selectmen present.

• Approved PILOT agreement with GHTJA03 LLC (airport road address) – vote: Pacheco aye, Mello aye
• Approved PILOT agreement with MA CS Dighton LLC (California Street address) – vote: Pacheco aye, Mello aye
• Approved facilities request for Dighton‑Rehoboth High School Soccer Car Wash – vote: Pacheco aye, Mello aye
• Approved facilities request for The Body Shop use of Karl Spratt Memorial Field – vote: Pacheco aye, Mello aye
• Approved SERSG paper contract award – vote: Pacheco aye, Mello aye
• Approved Warrant #51A-25 ($130,129.42) and Warrant #51B-25 ($148,656.50) – vote: Pacheco aye, Mello aye
• Approved Warrant #52A-25 ($155,471,05) and Warrant #52B-25 ($134,646.59) – vote: Pacheco aye, Mello aye
• Adjusted Board of Selectmen meeting schedule as presented – vote: Pacheco aye, Mello aye

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Building Committee approved Plan B Construction as the recipient of the lighting fixtures bid for $33,551. The committee rescinded a prior vote for J.C. Lentine Electric Service and then approved Plan B Construction for the electrical work bid up to $30,000. Both motions carried unanimously. The meetings were adjourned after the votes.

• Approved Plan B Construction lighting fixtures bid $33,551 (motion carried)
• Rescinded prior vote for J.C. Lentine Electric Service for electrical work (motion carried)
• Approved Plan B Construction electrical bid up to $30,000 (motion carried)
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting (motion carried)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee approved Plan B Construction as the recipient of the lighting fixtures bid for $33,551. The committee rescinded a prior vote for J.C. Lentine Electric Service, Inc. and approved Plan B Construction for the electrical work bid up to $30,000. All motions passed unanimously. Both the Building Committee and the Library Trustees adjourned at 3:14 PM.

• Approved Plan B Construction as recipient of lighting fixtures bid $33,551 (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior vote for J.C. Lentine Electric Service, Inc. for electrical work (unanimous)
• Approved Plan B Construction as recipient of electrical bid up to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Trustees and Friends approved that the Friends will set up an outdoor table with refreshments for the Grand Opening ceremony. They also agreed to hold another joint special meeting on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 p.m. to compile a list of needs for the Grand Opening. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved Friends to provide an outdoor refreshments table for Grand Opening
• Scheduled joint special meeting on Tuesday July 8 at 6:00 to discuss Grand Opening and compile needs list
• Motion to adjourn carried

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals authorized a cease‑and‑desist letter to stop issuing any permits until the developer, Richard Federoff, resumes communication. The Board also invited Monitoring Agent Veronica Truell to the August meeting and kept the Stonegate Landing issue as a standing agenda item. Additionally, the Board approved disposal of a Viewsonic monitor, approved the May 27 minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Authorized cease‑and‑desist letters to all Town Departments (unanimous)
• Invited Monitoring Agent Veronica Truell to attend the August meeting
• Kept Stonegate Landing as a standing agenda item pending developer appearance
• Approved disposal of 1 Viewsonic LED monitor (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:36 PM (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee voted unanimously to set aside FY25 funds to pay for the 2026 stormwater calendar, with the chair preparing a letter and price quote for the town accountant. The committee also approved the May 21, 2025 minutes and moved two agenda items (Hunter's Hill and Brook Street Solar) out of order. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 2:04 p.m.

• Moved Hunter's Hill agenda item out of order (unanimous)
• Moved Brook Street Solar agenda item out of order (unanimous)
• Encumbered FY25 budget funds for 2026 stormwater calendar (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board approved a new waste agreement extension, which will save roughly $20,000. Several items—including the C&N Pizza request, the 1901 Milk Street septic issue, dumpster regulations, and public‑health nurse candidates—were tabled for further review. The minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting were approved and the next meeting was set for July 15, 2025 at 1 PM.

• Approved waste agreement extension (unanimous)
• Motion to take item 7b out of order passed unanimously
• Tabled C&N Pizza updated request (unanimous)
• Tabled 1901 Milk St septic discussion (unanimous)
• Tabled dumpster regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled public health nurse candidates (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 5/19/25 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 15, 2025 at 1 PM (unanimous)

250th Anniversary Committee

The 250th Anniversary Committee unanimously approved a $301.84 payment to Homestead Toys for children's program toys. It also unanimously approved a $95.00 payment to Davol Printing for militia certificate printing. No other formal decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved payment of $301.84 to Homestead Toys (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $95.00 to Davol Printing (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The committee voted unanimously to rescind the earlier vote awarding the lighting‑fixture contract to Northeast Electrical. It also approved payment of $4,066.58 for several invoices from the Special Article. Discussion of preliminary Grand Opening plans was tabled to the next regular meeting, and the minutes of three prior meetings were approved. Future meetings were scheduled for June 18 and July 17, 2025.

• Rescinded previous vote awarding lighting fixtures contract to Northeast Electrical (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $4,066.58 of invoices from the Special Article (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of preliminary Grand Opening plans to next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 10, May 8, and May 22, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for June 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM (joint with Library Trustees)
• Scheduled regular meeting for July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM (joint with Library Trustees)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board voted to close the Dighton Public Library from Thursday, July 3, 2025 through Sunday, July 6, 2025, reopening on Monday, July 7, 2025. They also approved the minutes of the May 15 and May 29, 2025 meetings. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Closed Library July 3‑6, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved May 15 & May 29, 2025 minutes (2-0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee voted unanimously to rescind the earlier vote awarding the lighting‑fixture contract to Northeast Electrical. It also approved payment of $4,066.58 for several invoices, approved the minutes of three prior meetings, and tabled discussion of preliminary Grand Opening plans to the next regular meeting. Future meetings were scheduled for June 18 and July 17, 2025.

• Rescinded vote awarding lighting contract to Northeast Electrical (8‑0)
• Approved payment of $4,066.58 of invoices from the Special Article (8‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 10, May 8, and May 22, 2025 meetings (8‑0)
• Tabled discussion of preliminary Grand Opening plans to next regular meeting (8‑0)
• Scheduled special meeting for June 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM (announcement)
• Scheduled regular meeting for July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM (announcement)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:34 PM (8‑0)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Fundraising Subcommittee approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025 meeting. The committee scheduled its next meeting for July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 8, 2025 meeting (all four members Aye)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting (all four members Aye)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved four warrants totaling $893,169.54. They also ratified the Dighton Highway Local 1702 and Dighton Police Officers Local 306 memoranda of agreement, accepted the Borges Brothers trash‑pickup contract, and waived the right of first refusal for 833 Williams Street. The board adopted the July‑December meeting schedule, re‑appointed listed officials, and authorized posting of the Parks and Recreation vacancy on town signs.

• Approved Warrant #49A‑25 for $125,041.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #49B‑25 for $355,876.52 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #50A‑25 for $130,735.56 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #50B‑25 for $181,516.22 (unanimous)
• Ratified Dighton Highway Local 1702 Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Ratified Dighton Police Officers Local 306 Memorandum of Agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted Borges Brothers trash‑pickup contract, authorizing the Town Administrator to sign (unanimous)
• Waived the Right of First Refusal for 833 Williams Street (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission voted unanimously to approve the walking‑tour brochure for the Dighton Wharves National Historic District. The motion was moved by Zack and seconded by Irene. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved walking‑tour brochure for Dighton Wharves National Historic District (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board accepted the resignation of Health Agent Matt Tanis and approved posting his job description on the MMA website. It also approved the Town Nurse job description, set interviews for two nurse applicants, and decided to act on the 180 Cobbs Lane issue only if a complaint is filed. Additional actions included appointing a Tobacco Inspector, reducing septic inspections, and postponing the C&N Pizza request pending a title report.

• Accepted Health Agent Matt Tanis resignation (unanimous)
• Approved posting of Health Agent job description on MMA website (unanimous)
• Approved Town Nurse job description (unanimous)
• Approved interviews for two Town Nurse applicants (unanimous)
• Decided to act on 180 Cobbs Lane only if a complaint is filed (unanimous)
• Appointed Marybeth Buglio as Tobacco Inspector (unanimous)
• Reduced septic inspections from four to two per install (unanimous)
• Postponed C&N Pizza request until title report is received (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen met on June 9, 2025. A motion to open the meeting at 6:40 p.m. was voted on and approved. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. was also voted on and approved. No substantive recommendations or changes were presented.

• Opened meeting at 6:40 p.m. (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 p.m. (vote passed)

Electric Light District

The board approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting with a 3-0 vote. It also approved vendor warrants for payment, also by a 3-0 vote. No new or old business items received updates or actions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved vendor warrants for payment (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Electric Light District

The Dighton Electric Light District Board unanimously approved a $130,750.46 appropriation to cover district expenses for fiscal year 2026. The Board also elected Karin Brady as meeting moderator, appointed Don Burt as commissioner for three years, and authorized a bond for the Treasurer. The officers' report was accepted and no additional business was presented.

• Elected Karin Brady as meeting moderator (3-0)
• Accepted officers' report (3-0)
• Elected Don Burt as commissioner for three years (3-0)
• Authorized furnishing a bond for the Treasurer (3-0)
• Approved $130,750.46 appropriation for FY 2026 expenses (3-0)
• Declared no other business

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved Form A applications that split 1297 Williams Street and the combined parcels at 509 Fresh Meadow Lane and 1680 Maple Street. It continued the review of a storage‑facility site plan at 2231 Elm Street and a subdivision hearing for 0 Williams Street to the July 16 meeting. The Board also approved a special permit for a small‑scale residential solar project at 462 Brook Street and took the Development Impact Fee proposal under advisement.

• Approved Form A application for 1297 Williams Street (Map 12, Lot 20) – AYE by Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo, Robert Woods
• Approved Form A application for 509 Fresh Meadow Lane (Map 2, Lot 4‑9) and 1680 Maple Street (Map 2, Lot 3‑01) – AYE by Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo, Robert Woods
• Continued site plan review for 2231 Elm Street (Zero Elm Street, LLC) to July 16, 2025 – AYE by Daniel Higgins, Christopher Cunha, Joseph Figueiredo, Robert Woods
• Continued public hearing for T&A Realty Trust, 0 Williams Street subdivision to July 16, 2025 – AYE by Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo, Robert Woods
• Approved special permit and site plan review for Freedom Forever Solar MA, LLC, 462 Brook Street (small‑scale residential solar) – AYE by Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo, Robert Woods
• Took Development Impact Fee presentation under advisement – AYE by Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo, Robert Woods
• Opened public hearing for Theotokos, LLC, 1965 County Street – AYE by Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo, Robert Woods

Waste Reduction Committee

The Waste Reduction Committee voted unanimously to support the new Borges contract, which includes a 6% wage increase. The committee also voted unanimously to postpone the May 5, 2025 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2025.

• Approved Borges contract with 6% wage increase (unanimous)
• Postponed May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 7, 2025

Conservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to decline its right of first refusal for the 16‑acre property at 833 Williams Street, notifying the selectmen they will not purchase it. They also approved issuing a certificate of compliance for the site’s erosion‑control work. Additionally, the commission approved returning the remaining $1,378.64 from the 53G account. All motions passed with all members in favor.

• Declined right of first refusal for 833 Williams St (unanimous)
• Issued certificate of compliance for 833 Williams St (unanimous)
• Returned excess funds from 53G account ($1,378.64) (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board voted to close the Dighton Public Library at 6:00 PM instead of 8:00 PM on Monday, June 9, 2025, due to the Town Meeting. The motion carried with both trustees voting aye. The Board then moved to adjourn, which also carried with both trustees voting aye.

• Close library at 6:00 PM on Monday June 9, 2025 (2-0)
• Adjourn meeting (2-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved two warrants totaling $130,347.73 and $348,822.95. It also approved the DPW FY26 supplies bid, a one‑day liquor license for the baseball/softball league, and several personnel appointments and contracts. Additional actions included granting years‑of‑service credit to employee Dennis Hazel and referring the expired junk‑dealer license to the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement.

• Appointed Kristen Kearns to the Dighton Cultural Council (approved)
• Appointed Laura Reynolds to the Dighton Cultural Council (approved)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Dighton Baseball/Softball League (approved)
• Approved DPW FY26 supplies bid and authorized Administrator to sign (approved)
• Approved years‑of‑service credit for Dennis Hazel (approved)
• Appointed Thomas Meneses as part‑time public safety dispatcher (approved)
• Approved warrants #48A‑25 ($130,347.73) and #48B‑25 ($348,822.95) (approved)
• Referred expired junk‑dealer license issue to Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement (referred)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board denied the variance request for 233R Summer Street after a public hearing. It approved both the variance and a special permit for 2117 Williams Street, allowing a commercial kennel. The Board also agreed to send a certified letter to a developer regarding a Stonegate Landing update and approved the April 22 meeting minutes.

• Denied variance for 233R Summer Street (3 AYE votes)
• Approved variance for 2117 Williams Street (3 AYE votes)
• Approved special permit for 2117 Williams Street with animal‑control condition (3 AYE votes)
• Agreed to send certified, return‑receipt letter to Richard Federoff and Mr. Tardnico confirming June 24 meeting
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3 AYE votes)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:26 PM (3 AYE votes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Building Committee approved J. & J. Floor Covering Outlet as the $47,190 flooring contractor and J.C. Lentine Electric Service, Inc. for up to $25,000 of electrical work, both by unanimous vote. The committee also approved Northeast Electrical as the $29,806 light‑fixture contractor (including freight) and assigned Jim Aguiar and Mark Procknik to manage fixture shipping. Trustees voted to pay $84,500 of a $115,500 NorthStar invoice using remaining HVAC grant funds. A discussion on poison‑ivy removal led to a plan to contact the Highway Department.

• Approved J. & J. Floor Covering Outlet for $47,190 flooring (unanimous)
• Approved J.C. Lentine Electric Service, Inc. for electrical work up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Northeast Electrical for $29,806 light‑fixture contract plus freight (unanimous)
• Assigned Jim Aguiar and Mark Procknik to decide on shipping of light fixtures (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $84,500 of NorthStar invoice using HVAC grant funds (unanimous)
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned Library Board of Trustees meeting (unanimous)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee approved a $47,190 flooring contract with J. & J. Floor Covering Outlet. It also approved an electrical contract up to $25,000 with J.C. Lentine Electric Service, Inc. and a $29,806 lighting‑fixture contract with Northeast Electrical, and assigned two members to handle shipping decisions. The Library Board of Trustees authorized payment of $84,500 of a NorthStar invoice using remaining HVAC grant funds.

• Approved J. & J. Floor Covering Outlet as flooring contractor ($47,190) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved J.C. Lentine Electric Service, Inc. for electrical work up to $25,000 – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Northeast Electrical for light‑fixture contract ($29,806) plus freight – motion carried unanimously
• Assigned Jim Aguiar and Mark Procknik to oversee shipping of light fixtures – motion carried unanimously
• Approved payment of $84,500 of the $115,500 NorthStar invoice using remaining HVAC grant funds – motion carried
• Agreed to contact the Highway Department Superintendent about poison‑ivy remediation – committee consensus
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting – motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned Library Board of Trustees meeting – motion carried unanimously

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the June 9, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and accepted the Pay‑As‑You‑Throw fact sheet with a trash‑bag cost analysis. They also approved four separate warrants for town expenses. Additionally, the board tabled the May 14, 2025 minutes and entered an executive session to discuss non‑union personnel negotiations.

• Approved and signed the June 9, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (3‑0)
• Accepted Pay‑As‑You‑Throw fact sheet and Trash Bag Cost Analysis (3‑0)
• Approved Warrant #47A-25 for $123,017.37 (3‑0)
• Approved Warrant #47B-25 for $120,954.89 (3‑0)
• Approved Warrant #47C-25 for $15,050.54 (3‑0)
• Approved Warrant #47D-25 for $1,614,184,87 (3‑0)
• Tabled the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss non‑union personnel negotiations (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board withdrew the Approval Not Required (Form A) application for Leopold Specht at 1130 Briggs Street. It voted to waive the town’s Right‑of‑First Refusal for the Butler Family Irrevocable Trust’s 0 & 833 Williams Street parcels. The public hearing for T&A Realty Trust’s special permit and subdivision application was continued to June 4, 2025, and the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Withdrawn Approval Not Required (Form A) application for Leopold Specht, 1130 Briggs St (all 5 members aye)
• Waived Right‑of‑First Refusal for Butler Family Irrevocable Trust, 0 & 833 Williams St (all 5 members aye)
• Continued public hearing for T&A Realty Trust, 0 Williams St (special permit & subdivision) to June 4, 2025 (all 5 members aye)
• Approved meeting minutes of April 2, 2025 (all 5 members aye)

Stormwater Committee

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 1:24 p.m. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

250th Anniversary Committee

The 250th Anniversary Committee accepted the April 28 minutes unanimously. It approved printing 250 militia certificates at a cost of $95 and selling them for $25 each. The committee authorized Jo Ann to purchase colonial‑era toys costing $251.85 plus shipping, within a $300 limit, also unanimously. Replica muskets for the Colonial Encampment were approved by the Selectmen and Police Chief.

• Accepted April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved printing 250 militia certificates ($95 cost)
• Authorized purchase of colonial-era toys up to $300 (unanimous)
• Replica muskets approved by Selectmen and Police Chief
• Agreed to obtain a town email address for committee flyers
• Planned informational tables at May 31 Cow Chip Festival, June 7 Strawberry Festival, and June 14 Ezra Stiles presentation

Sewer Commission

The board accepted the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a connection permit with the condition that the drain layer speak with the superintendent before work begins. The board also adjusted the water usage billing for the homeowner at 86 Forest Street to the average usage for the next billing cycle. Future meeting dates for 2025 were scheduled.

• Accepted April 28, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved connection permit with stipulation to consult superintendent (all in favor)
• Adjusted usage credit for 86 Forest St to average usage (all in favor)
• Set future meeting dates: June 16, July 21, August 11, September 22 (2025)
• Reviewed and signed Sewer Commissioners payroll for 4th Quarter FY2025

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission accepted the mitigation plan for 880 Hart Street with conditions, after previously taking the property out of order. It also ratified an enforcement order for 1070 Smith Street and took that property out of order. Hearings for the Bell Farm Estates subdivision and the Luongo driveway were continued, with the latter receiving an order of conditions. The commission also accepted the November 2024 minutes, moved public input out of order, and adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted mitigation plan for 880 Hart St (all members in favor)
• Took 880 Hart St out of order (all members in favor)
• Ratified enforcement order for 1070 Smith St (all members in favor)
• Took 1070 Smith St out of order (all members in favor)
• Continued Bell Farm Estates NOI hearing to June 26, 2025 (all members in favor)
• Issued order of conditions for Luongo driveway project (all members in favor)
• Accepted November 2024 meeting minutes (all members in favor)
• Moved public input out of order (all members in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board elected Ron O’Connor as Chair and deferred the Secretary duties to the Library Director. It voted to close the Library May 23‑26 for Memorial Day weekend and on May 31 for the Cow Chip Festival. The Board accepted a donation of two spinner racks from the Lakeville Public Library and approved the minutes of the April 10, 2025 meeting.

• Elected Ron O’Connor as Chair of the Library Trustees (motion carried, 2 Ayes, 1 abstain)
• Deferred Secretary duties to the Library Director (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)
• Closed Library May 23‑26 for Memorial Day weekend (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)
• Closed Library on May 31 for Cow Chip Festival (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)
• Accepted donation of two spinner racks from Lakeville Public Library and sent thank‑you letter (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)
• Approved minutes of the April 10, 2025 meeting (motion carried, unanimous Ayes)

Board of Assessors

The Board voted unanimously to sign motor‑vehicle abatements for April 2023 ($332.51), April 2024 ($1,124.64), April 2025 ($9,618.94), and May 2025 ($2,131.14). It also approved rescinded abatements for April 2024 ($74.75) and April 2025 ($444.38). The meeting included a report on the Brook Street payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes pilot, to be placed on the June 9 town‑meeting warrant.

• Approved 2025 motor vehicle abatements for April ($9,618.94) (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 motor vehicle abatements for April ($1,124.64) (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 motor vehicle abatements for April ($332.51) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 motor vehicle abatements for May ($2,131.14) (unanimous)
• Approved rescinded 2025 motor vehicle abatements for April ($444.38) (unanimous)
• Approved rescinded 2024 motor vehicle abatements for April ($74.75) (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved a $5,576 reserve‑fund transfer for the Boat Excise Tax system. They voted to adjust several budget lines, including salaries, education allocations, and a $13.4 M school‑district payment. The board also reduced the sewer commissioners' salary by one‑third. Finally, Articles 1 through 23 were placed on the FY2026 Town Meeting warrant as written.

• Approved $5,576 reserve‑fund transfer for Boat Excise Tax (3‑0)
• Adjusted Department 122 line 5110 to $38,774.16 and Education line 5157 to $1,500 (3‑0)
• Adjusted Town Accountant salary line 5105 to $100,392.52 and Education $1,750 (3‑0)
• Adjusted contract line 5303 to $27,410.33 (3‑0)
• Adjusted D‑R Regional School District line 5690 to $13,401,910 (3‑0)
• Reduced sewer commissioner salary line 5102 to $3,047.48 (3‑0)
• Placed Articles 1‑23 on the FY2026 Town Meeting warrant as written (3‑0 each)
• Adjusted Department 5380 from $16,800 to $10,000 (3‑0)

Cable Television Committee

The committee agreed to film the Dighton Baseball Softball League Opening Day ceremony. They voted unanimously to close account 010-698-0000-22-5850 ART 19 STM 11-1-2025 CABLE MINI SPLITS. They also approved purchasing six additional microphone stands. The minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting were approved and the committee adjourned.

• Agreed to film Dighton Baseball Softball League Opening Day ceremony (unanimous)
• Approved closing account 010-698-0000-22-5850 ART 19 STM 11-1-2025 CABLE MINI SPLITS (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 6 microphone stands (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Dighton Historical Commission approved forwarding the $2,500 West Dighton Survey invoice to the CPC and authorized printing three color copies of the survey forms for up to $85. It also approved ordering office supplies and thumb drives as presented. Earlier motions to put the Poor Farm sharing out of order and to accept the March 11 minutes were unanimously approved.

• Approved motion to put Historical Sharing of Poor Farm out of order (all in favor)
• Approved motion to accept March 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved forwarding West Dighton Survey $2,500 invoice to CPC (all in favor)
• Approved printing three color copies of West Dighton Survey forms (≤ $85) (all in favor)
• Approved ordering office supplies and thumb drives as presented (all in favor)

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee voted to recommend a $100,000 funding request for the Cable Department to upgrade its studio, improve recordings, and expand service programs. The recommendation received a score of 26 out of 50. The committee directed the Board of Selectmen to review the related warrant articles at their May 14 meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved.

• Recommended $100,000 funding for Cable Department upgrades (score 26)
• Directed Board of Selectmen to review warrant articles on May 14
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees approved payment of a $115,500 NorthStar invoice using the MCC HVAC grant. The Library Building Committee approved payment of $9,411.21 for multiple invoices from the Special Article. The Building Committee also selected carpet colors for several areas and natural hardwood flooring for the Children’s and Reading Rooms. A motion to request a disability‑office inspection and a ramp variance was not seconded and therefore did not pass.

• Approved payment of $115,500 NorthStar invoice from MCC HVAC grant (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved payment of $9,411.21 invoices from Special Article (motion carried unanimously)
• Decided on carpet color for foyer, teen room, part of main hall, and ramp
• Decided on natural hardwood flooring for Children’s Room and Reading Room
• Decided on specific planking for Program Room, Staff Office, Restrooms, and Break Room
• Motion to request MA Office on Disability inspection and ramp variance not seconded (failed)
• Noted $5,000 grant application was unsuccessful (informational)
• Scheduled next joint meeting for June 12 at 3:00 PM

Library Building Committee

The Library Trustees approved a $115,500 payment to NorthStar from the MCC HVAC grant. The Building Committee approved $9,411.21 in various invoices from the Special Article. The committee also selected carpet colors and natural hardwood flooring for several rooms and approved exterior lighting on timers with bronze fixtures. A motion to request a disability office inspection and variance was not seconded, so no action was taken.

• Approved $115,500 payment to NorthStar from MCC HVAC grant (motion carried)
• Approved $9,411.21 payment for multiple invoices from Special Article (motion carried)
• Selected carpet color for foyer, teen room, main hall area, and ramp
• Selected natural hardwood flooring for Children’s Room and Reading Room
• Selected specific planking for Program Room, Staff Office, Restrooms, and Break Room
• Approved exterior lighting design: flood lighting on timers with bronze fixtures
• Motion to request Massachusetts Office on Disability inspection and variance was not seconded (no action)
• Noted $5,000 grant application was unsuccessful (informational)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Fundraising Subcommittee voted to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2025 meeting. Members discussed fundraising ideas such as brick sales, donor recognition displays, and plaque options. The next meeting was scheduled for June 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved five warrants authorizing payments of $137,229.77, $142,341.98, $133,246.62, $258,656.83 and $3,228,369.75. They also approved the Dighton Lions Family Fun Day facilities use request and appointed Robert Brimmer to the Conservation Commission. All votes were unanimous aye votes.

• Approved Warrant #44A-25 for $137,229.77 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Warrant #44B-25 for $142,341.98 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Warrant #45A-25 for $133,246.62 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Warrant #45B-25 for $258,656.83 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Warrant #45C-25 for $3,228,369.75 (unanimous aye)
• Approved facilities use request for Dighton Lions Family Fun Day (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Robert Brimmer as member of the Conservation Commission (unanimous aye)
• Approved minutes of the April 9 and April 23 meetings (unanimous aye)

Planning Board

The Dighton Planning Board reorganized its leadership, naming Jeff Carvalho as Chairman and confirming all other officers. The board approved four zoning bylaw amendments covering accessory dwelling units, home occupations (as‑of‑right and by special permit) and dimensional requirements, each with unanimous support. It also voted to continue two pending public hearings to later dates.

• Approved Accessory Dwelling Units bylaw amendment (5 AYE)
• Approved Home Occupations As‑of‑Right bylaw amendment (5 AYE)
• Approved Home Occupations by Special Permit bylaw amendment (5 AYE)
• Approved Table of Dimensional Requirements bylaw amendment (5 AYE)
• Continued T&A Realty Trust hearing to May 21, 2025 (5 AYE)
• Continued Bell Farm Estates hearing to June 4, 2025 (5 AYE)
• Nominated Jeff Carvalho as Chairman (5 AYE)
• Nominated Daniel Higgins as Vice Chairman (5 AYE)

Electric Light District

The board unanimously approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the vendor warrants for payment. It agreed that the district boundaries comprise all of Dighton except the North Dighton Fire District. The board discussed raising the electric line budget to $90,000 but took no vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved vendor warrants for payment (2-0)
• Agreed district boundaries exclude North Dighton Fire District (no vote recorded)
• Removed Planning Board Procedure item from agenda (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Waste Reduction Committee

The Waste Reduction Committee voted unanimously to purchase five compost bins at a cost of 3 35.00 each and to sell them for $30 each. The committee also approved locating the swap shed at the town transfer station. Minutes were tabled and the meeting was adjourned, both by unanimous votes.

• Approved purchase of 5 compost bins at 3 35.00 (unanimous)
• Approved selling the compost bins for $30 each (unanimous)
• Approved setting up the swap shed at the transfer station (unanimous)
• Tabled the meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The commission voted unanimously to award the three‑year maintenance contract for its cemeteries to Dream Builders (Paul Silvia) for $94,662. The board also approved the January 15 meeting minutes and authorized the chair to write letters to problem abutters, each with unanimous support. The next meeting was scheduled for August 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

• Awarded three‑year maintenance contract to Dream Builders for $94,662 – unanimous
• Approved January 15 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Authorized chair to write letters to problem abutters – unanimous
• Scheduled next meeting for August 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Sewer Commission

The board voted unanimously to keep the current officers, with Robert Woods as Chairman and Tom Ferry as Clerk. The March 24, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted. The commission approved the license renewal for Perry Heavy Equipment Services and approved D.B. and Sons as a new drain layer. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Officers remain the same (unanimous approval)
• March 24, 2025 minutes accepted (unanimous approval)
• License renewal for Perry Heavy Equipment Services approved (unanimous)
• D.B. and Sons approved as new drain layer (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board elected William Moore as chairman and Nancy Goulart as clerk, both unanimously. It approved motor‑vehicle abatements of $5,032.48 for 2025 and $2,576.07 for 2024, and signed FY2025 exemptions totaling $2,878.47, including a $28.78 CPA exemption. The rescinded 2024 motor‑vehicle abatement for Stephanie Schecter was tabled, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

• Elected William Moore chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Nancy Goulart clerk (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Motor Vehicle abatements $5,032.48 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Motor Vehicle abatements $2,576.07 (unanimous)
• Signed FY2025 Exemptions $2,878.47 (unanimous)
• Signed FY2025 CPA exemption $28.78 (unanimous)
• Tabled rescinded 2024 motor vehicle abatement for Stephanie Schecter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved five warrants totaling $483,005.08. It also approved reimbursement for four barn permit payments, appointed Wilton Gray III as a Special Police Officer, and granted the Open Space Committee a Facebook page. Additional actions included denying a junk dealer license renewal and accepting a donation from Mechanics Bank.

• Approved Warrant #42A-25 for $122,011.87 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #42B-25 for $156,211.57 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #42C-25 for $3,016.82 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #43A-25 for $138,199.33 (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #43B-25 for $63,565.49 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of four barn permit payments and discontinued barn permit requirement (unanimous)
• Appointed Wilton Gray III as Special Police Officer (unanimous)
• Denied renewal of junk dealer license for Joseph Frizado (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to postpone the variance application for 233R Summer Street to the May 27, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Chairman Zachary Caron, seconded by Member David Phillips, and passed unanimously. The board also moved to approve the March 25, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 7:05 PM.

• Continuance of Summer Street variance approved (unanimous)
• Motion to approve March 25, 2025 minutes made (vote not recorded)
• Board adjourned meeting at 7:05 PM

Conservation Commission

The commission accepted the revised mitigation plan for the 2371 County Street site, authorizing restoration work to begin within two weeks of final approval. Motions to continue several pending applications were also approved, and a constable was authorized to deliver a fine notice for the 2470 Pleasant Street wetland violation.

• Approved the revised mitigation plan for 2371 County Street (unanimous)
• Approved order of conditions for Holly Grota septic repair NOI (unanimous)
• Approved order of conditions for Ronald Oliveira sewage upgrade NOI (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for Bell Farm Estates subdivision to May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved negative determination for Gregory Olsen farm storage building NOI (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for Frank Luongo driveway NOI to May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for T&A Realty Trust subdivision to May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized constable to send fine notice for 2470 Pleasant Street wetland violation (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The committee voted unanimously to retroactively extend the stormwater permits for the solar farms at 1420 and 1522 Williams Street through December 31, 2025. The February 18 and March 19, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:44 p.m.

• Approved retroactive stormwater permits for 1420 & 1522 Williams St (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Building Committee voted to pay $22,135.17 for invoices charged to the Special Article. Both the Building Committee and the Library Trustees approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. The next joint meeting of the Building Committee and Trustees is scheduled for May 8, 2025.

• Approved $22,135.17 payment of Special Article invoices (8-0)
• Approved March 13, 2025 Building Committee minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved March 13, 2025 Library Trustees minutes (2-0-1)
• Scheduled next joint Building Committee and Trustees meeting for May 8, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

The trustees voted to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2025 meeting, with all three members voting aye. They also approved the minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting, with two ayes and one abstention. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 13, 2025 meeting (3 ayes)
• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025 meeting (2 ayes, 1 abstain)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee voted to pay $22,135.17 in invoices from the Special Article. The committee also approved its March 13, 2025 minutes, and the Library Board of Trustees approved the same minutes. Both committees adjourned their meetings.

• Approved payment of $22,135.17 in invoices from the Special Article (unanimous Aye)
• Approved March 13, 2025 Building Committee minutes (7 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Approved March 13, 2025 Library Trustees minutes (2 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Adjourned Library Building Committee meeting (unanimous Aye)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting (unanimous Aye)

Library Building Committee

The Library Building Committee voted to pay $22,135.17 in invoices from the Special Article. The Committee also approved the minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting. The Library Board of Trustees approved the same minutes. The next joint meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025.

• Approved $22,135.17 invoice payment from Special Article (8 Aye)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes by Building Committee (7 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes by Library Trustees (2 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Adjourned Building Committee meeting (8 Aye)
• Adjourned Library Trustees meeting (3 Aye)
• Scheduled next joint meeting for May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen voted 3‑0 to reject the Conservation Commission’s request for additional staff hours. They also voted 3‑0 to close the Town Meeting warrant. Several FY 2026 budget items were approved, including a $1,996,451.66 recommendation (item #210) and a $3,705.00 recommendation (item #113). All votes were unanimous.

• Rejected Conservation Commission request for additional hours (3‑0)
• Closed Town Meeting warrant (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget recommendation of $3,705.00 (item #113, 3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget recommendation of $1,996,451.66 (item #210, 3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget recommendation of $445,826.04 (item #215, 3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget recommendation of $836,013.38 (item #220, 3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget recommendation of $872,395.07 (item #231, 3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget recommendation of $181,433.51 (item #241, 3‑0)

Electric Light District

The board unanimously approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the vendor and payroll warrants for payment. It also unanimously approved a referral to the law firm Gay & Gay to obtain legal advice on establishing a street‑light filing fee. The board set the Annual District meeting for June 4, 2025 at 8:30 am and will review the fiscal 2026 budget at the May meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved vendor and payroll warrants for payment (3-0)
• Approved referral to Gay & Gay for legal advice on filing fee (3-0)
• Set Annual District meeting for June 4, 2025 at 8:30 am (3-0)
• Decided to review and set fiscal 2026 budget at May 2025 meeting

250th Anniversary Committee

The Dighton 250th Anniversary Committee scheduled a regular meeting for April 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The meeting was cancelled and postponed to a later date. No agenda items were considered or decisions made.

Cable Television Committee

The Dighton Cable Television Committee voted unanimously to table approval of the meeting minutes until the next meeting. The committee then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 3:52 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Tabled approval of meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk and Assistant Town Clerk turned on and calibrated four DS200 tabulators, ran a series of test ballots, and confirmed the machines were in working order. No public attendance or substantive decisions occurred during the meeting.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved several motor vehicle abatements and FY2025 tax abatements and exemptions. The largest approval was a $177,760.05 warrant for Motor Vehicle 2025‑02. After the approvals, the board entered an executive session by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved 2025 Motor Vehicle abatements $3,718.46 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Motor Vehicle abatements $978.54 (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle 2025‑02 warrant $177,760.05 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Real Estate abatements $3,564.53 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Personal Property abatements $5,458.38 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Exemptions $7,287.34 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Community Preservation Act (CPA) $50.80 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Open Space Committee

The committee set its next regular meeting for May 7, 2025. It moved the Open Space Clean-Up Day to May 10, 2025 with a rain‑date of May 17, 2025. The Clean‑Up Day pamphlet was approved with contact‑info edits. Minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Set next Open Space Committee meeting for May 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Move Clean‑Up Day to May 10, 2025, rain‑date May 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve Clean‑Up Day pamphlet with updated contact information (unanimous)
• Approve minutes from the March 5, 2025 Open Space Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:46 pm (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board opened the public hearing for T&A Realty Trust’s special permit and subdivision application, reviewed open‑space calculations, utility requirements, and water‑district conditions. After discussion, members voted to continue the hearing to May 7, 2025. The board also continued the Bell Farm Estates hearing to the same date and approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Continued T&A Realty Trust hearing to May 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Bell Farm Estates hearing to May 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 PM (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the Annual Town Election Warrant. They also approved hiring two police officers to staff the upcoming election. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Annual Town Election Warrant (2-0)
• Approved two police officers for the Annual Town Election (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board voted unanimously to approve five warrants totaling $568,371.09. It also appointed Madelyn Easterday to the Cable Committee, Ken Pacheco to the Cemetery Commission, and Dennis Hazel as an Operator Class for the Highway Department. The meeting schedule was amended, setting the Annual Town Meeting for June 9 2025, and the FP2 permits for underground fuel storage at Reese’s Gas Station and the Taunton Yacht Club were renewed. Facilities requests were tabled and surplus items from the Council on Aging were approved for disposal or recycling.

• Approved warrants #38A-25 $119,216.66, #30B-25 $90,749.00, #39A-25 $137,744.82, #39B-25 $219,089.29, #39C-25 $1,571.32 (3-0)
• Appointed Madelyn Easterday to the Cable Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Ken Pacheco to the Cemetery Commission (3-0)
• Appointed Dennis Hazel as Operator Class for Highway Department (3-0)
• Amended meeting schedule, setting Annual Town Meeting for June 9 2025 (3-0)
• Renewed FP2 permits for underground fuel storage at Reese’s Gas Station (556 Somerset Ave) and Taunton Yacht Club (2125 Water St) (3-0)
• Tabled facilities requests until next agenda (3-0)
• Approved surplus items from Council on Aging for recycling/disposal (3-0)

Cable Television Committee

The Dighton Cable Television Committee voted unanimously to recommend Madelyn Easterday to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to the committee. The committee also voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2025 meeting.

• Recommended Madelyn Easterday for appointment to the Dighton Cable Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 3, 2025 Dighton TV 9 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The council voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded in the meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved a special meeting on August 15, 2025 at Old Town Hall with Richard Federoff of Stonegate Landing. It also approved sending a certified letter to Federoff requesting his appearance at an April 15, 2025 meeting and warning of a cease‑and‑desist if he does not appear. The board voted to continue the variance application for 233R Summer Street to the April 22, 2025 meeting. Finally, the March 25 meeting minutes were approved with a correction to note Vice Chairman Logan’s attendance.

• Approved special meeting on August 15, 2025, 7:00 PM at Old Town Hall (4 ayes)
• Approved certified letter to Richard Federoff requesting April 15, 2025 appearance, with possible cease‑and‑desist (4 ayes)
• Continued variance application for 233R Summer Street to April 22, 2025 (vote not recorded)
• Approved March 25 meeting minutes with correction to reflect Vice Chairman Logan’s presence (4 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 PM (4 ayes)
• Board agreed an additional $2,800 payment is needed to make the 53G account whole (no vote recorded)

Sewer Commission

The commission voted to accept the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting; the motion was seconded and passed with all members in favor. The board then adjourned the March 24, 2025 meeting at 5:55 PM, also unanimously.

• Accepted Jan 27, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 PM (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to accept the Notice of Intent applications from Angela Lawrence (418 Old Somerset Ave), Long Built Homes for two projects on O Clubhouse Drive (lots R61 and R32), and Frank Luongo for a determination of applicability at 0 Horton Street. It also voted to continue the applications from Holly Grota (1325 Rebecca Road) and Ronald Oliveira (1030 Oak Street) pending further health‑department review. No other applications were acted upon, and the next meeting is set for April 17, 2025.

• Accepted Angela Lawrence NOI at 418 Old Somerset Ave (all members in favor)
• Accepted Long Built Homes NOI at O Clubhouse Drive, Lot R61 (all members in favor)
• Accepted Long Built Homes NOI at O Clubhouse Drive, Lot R32 (all members in favor)
• Accepted Frank Luongo RDA at 0 Horton Street (all members in favor)
• Continued Holly Grota NOI at 1325 Rebecca Road pending health review (all members in favor)
• Continued Ronald Oliveira NOI at 1030 Oak Street pending review (all members in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minor site plan for the Council on Aging at 1059 Somerset Avenue with a waiver of compliance, pending updated drawings. The Board also approved the Home Occupation Zoning Bylaw amendment and will schedule a public hearing. Meeting minutes from March 6, 2025 were approved, and the board adjourned.

• Approved Council on Aging minor site plan with waiver (Jeff Carvalho, Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo AYE)
• Approved Home Occupation Zoning Bylaw amendment and to schedule public hearing (Jeff Carvalho, Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo AYE)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (Jeff Carvalho, Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (Jeff Carvalho, Daniel Higgins, Joseph Figueiredo AYE)

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee approved the purchase of 1,000 shopping bags from HALO and 1,000 grippers from Bristol‑Plymouth for the public education program, covering costs with existing budget funds. The committee also approved the amended minutes from January 15, 2025 and adjourned the meeting. A letter was sent to the Board of Selectmen about the lack of storm‑water representation on the PACT, and records will be forwarded to the town clerk per a public‑records request.

• Approved purchase of 1,000 shopping bags ($1.40 each + $45 setup) and 1,000 grippers ( <$0.80 each) – unanimous vote
• Approved amended minutes of January 15, 2025 – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting at 2:07 p.m. – unanimous vote
• Sent letter to Board of Selectmen regarding stormwater representation on the PACT
• Committed to forward all Stormwater Committee records to the town clerk for public‑records request