Government · Conservation
Conservation Board Approves Lin's Propane Storage Lot
Dighton Conservation Commission approves propane company's gravel lot, presses back on $25,000 in engineering fees.
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Government · Planning Board
Planning Board approves solar installation at Center Street property
Planning Board approves solar array for Center Street property.
Government · Other Committee
Open Space Panel Finalizes Oct. 3 Cleanup Plans
Dighton Open Space Committee locks in Oct. 3 cleanup day with football team, BJ's donations.
Government · Board of Health
Dighton Board of Health Targets Failing Septic Systems
Dighton Board of Health moves toward flagging a failing septic system model.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 7 through September 13, 2026
One Dighton obituary was posted this week: Nelson, Todd, whose arrangements are being handled by Silva Funeral Home Inc of Taunton. No additional biographical details were available in the published notice as of this writing; readers can find the full obituary and any service informatio…
Government · Library Board of Trustees
Library Board votes to install period light fixtures for stairs
Dighton Library Board approved period light fixtures for exterior stairs. Library Director Mark Procknik reported that exterior and interior roof repairs are complete, and the board unanimously voted to purchase two Irvington Manor Hanging Lantern light fixtures for the stairwells. The Trustees
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen approves Highway Superintendent recruitment search
Dighton Board of Selectmen approved a consulting firm search for Highway Superintendent recruitment. Town Administrator Ralph Vitacco proposed the engagement at an estimated cost of approximately $10,000 to find a successor to the current superintendent retiring in January 2027; the board voted
Government · Select Board
Dighton Selectmen Vote to Hire Recruiter for Highway Chief Search
Dighton selectmen table cemetery appointment, hire recruiter for highway chief succession.
Government · Other Committee
Dighton assessors interview three finalists for principal assessor job
Dighton assessors interview three finalists for a vacant principal assessor job paying $70,000 to $85,000.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Police Chief Strong Chief designation approved for warrant
Police Chief governance change moves to town warrant. The Dighton Board of Selectmen voted 2-0 with one abstention to place Police Chief George Nichols' Strong Chief designation proposal on the town warrant, which would grant the chief expanded authority over personnel decisions while preserving