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
Zoning Board reviewed House Bill 5555 changes to variance law. The Board discussed the state law, effective July 1, which revised zoning variance standards and nonconforming structure protections.
Dighton Conservation Commission issued three wetland buffer orders and continued two complex applications at its August 20 meeting.
Dighton Library Trustees hire Page during special meeting. The Board unanimously approved the hiring of Donna Gilbride for the vacant Library Page position, with Director Mark Procknik recommending the appointment. Chair Ann Meitzen and Trustees Rita Araujo and Dave Marvill voted aye. In other
Dighton Stormwater Committee voted to request town meeting warrant article on bylaw revisions. The panel voted unanimously on a motion by Leonard Hull, seconded by David Phillips, to ask the selectmen to place the article on a special town meeting warrant this fall.
Planning Board approves Hunters Hill lot releases and retreat subdivision. The board unanimously approved a $115,798.10 cost-to-complete construction estimate for the Hunters Hill subdivision's infrastructure, enabling 21 residential lots to be released from the development covenant. In separate
Dighton Board of Health approves kennel license for residential property with seven dogs. Board Chair Tammy Mello and member Christopher Isibor unanimously approved the application for John and Melissa Holt of 23 Summer Street North after Animal Control Officer Stacy Ferry recommended approval
This week's Dighton obituary column carries one notice: Sousa, Frances, 88, of Dighton, who died August 13, 2026. Her funeral arrangements are under the care of Rebello Funeral Home and Crematory of East Providence, Rhode Island. The listing was identified through Echovita's Dighton, Ma…
Dighton Library Board of Trustees votes unanimously to authorize roof repairs and donor plaques. The Board unanimously approved on August 13 a $6,350 roof repair for the 207 Main Street building, addressing a recent leak where external shingle work is complete, with interior ceiling work in the
The Electric Light District discussed appointing Greg Logan to a vacant member seat ending in June 2027, with Logan pending confirmation he can serve on multiple town committees simultaneously. Donald Burt favored appointment to save election costs; Jeff Cloonan preferred a formal election.