Dighton boards weigh foreclosure, budget transfers, alcohol license rescission in busy June stretch
Dighton's town boards packed a full agenda into the final week of June, with the Board of Selectmen scheduled to discuss foreclosing on a Pleasant Street property, act on more than $23,000 in end-of-year budget transfers, and vote on rescinding the alcohol license for Alice's Last Stop. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below, the items reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.
Board of Selectmen: Foreclosure, transfers, appointments
The Board of Selectmen met June 24 and planned an executive session to discuss foreclosure of 0 Pleasant St (Parcel 024.0-0022-0005.0) and the discipline of a public employee.
In open session, the board was set to meet jointly with the Finance Committee to vote on five end-of-year budget transfers totaling $23,022:
- $8,072 from Planning to Board of Appeals
- $2,000 from Health Insurance to Conservation
- $3,450 from Health Insurance to Public Buildings for panic button installations
- $8,000 from Health Insurance to Tax Title for tax takings
- $1,500 from Health Insurance to Board of Appeals for peer review
The board also planned to vote on appointing Melanie Silva as Highway Office Manager and Kathryn Molinski as Librarian-Technical Services, and on rescinding the on-premises all-alcohol license for Upcycle Edibles, doing business as Alice's Last Stop.
Planning Board: Stormwater rule change, solar hearing
The Planning Board scheduled a public hearing July 1 on a proposed amendment to Section 4320 of Dighton's Subdivision Rules that would allow open stormwater detention, retention, or infiltration facilities without requiring a variance from the Board of Health.
A second public hearing was set for Trinity Solar, LLC, seeking a special permit and site plan review at 1205 Briggs Street. The board also planned to hear a definitive subdivision application from Antone P. Roderick at 128 Hart Street and discuss a Bell Farm Estates extension request at 0 Milk Street and 0 Council Oak Way.
Zoning Board: Stonegate Landing debt and road repairs
The Zoning Board of Appeals met June 23 to review a status update on Phase 1 of the Stonegate Landing development, including an outstanding balance of $8,071.38 and recent pothole repairs. The board also planned to consider budget transfer requests from the Planning Board and Health Insurance department, and an executive session on Strawberry Fields vs. Town of Dighton.
School Committee: Superintendent evaluation, capital spending
The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District School Committee met June 23 to discuss kindergarten waivers for Dighton and Palmer River elementary schools, conduct the superintendent's summative evaluation, and review FY27 capital expenditures, athletic trainer renewal, and special education job descriptions. An executive session for non-union personnel strategy was scheduled.
Separately, the School Building Committee's Communications Subcommittee met June 24 and July 1 to review outreach materials — including project videos, surveys, and social media — ahead of a July community event on preferred schematic designs.
Other meetings
- **Board of Assessors** (June 25): Planned to sign FY2026 and FY2025 abatements and approve preliminary FY2027 tax warrants for real estate, electric district, water district, fire district, CPA, and personal property. Executive session scheduled on Dighton Power LLC.
- **North Dighton Fire District** (June 24): Discussed a resident's request for a service line extension at 539 Spring St and an FY2026 budget transfer.
- **Conservation Commission** (June 30): Discussed an FY26 budget transfer request.
- **Economic Development Committee** (June 29): Discussed events promoting home businesses and restaurants, a coffee/networking event, and an advertising sign giveaway for December 2026.
- **250th Anniversary Committee** (July 1): Planned to select a meeting chair and review a Battle of Dighton graphic for t-shirts, including a quote from Marcotte Design.
Coming up
- **July 6 — Dighton Elementary School Building Committee**: Will review a $13,560 Skanska invoice and consider authorizing an Arrowstreet contract amendment.
- **July 7 — Finance Committee**: Will discuss and act on end-of-year departmental transfers.
- **July 8 — Electric Light District**: Will vote on a vendor warrant and discuss Jennifer Lane street light, Bell Farm Estates, Hart's Memory, and a denied grace period.
- **July 8 — North Dighton Fire District**: Will approve payment warrants and July commercial water billings for 26,500 cubic feet of water.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Dighton boards set to weigh $23K in transfers, alcohol license rescission
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.