Dighton Historical Commission advances preservation projects with formal votes. The five-member commission, led by Chair Patricia Gailes, voted to support the Community Preservation Committee's vital records digitization project covering six historic vital record books. Commissioners approved plans
Dighton's Historical Commission received a status update on the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Mount Hope Finishing Company district at its April 14 meeting, hearing that the Massachusetts Historical Commission has asked for a reformatting of Section 8 before the application
Dighton Library Board approves part-time Technical Services Librarian role with reduced wages. Library Director Mark Procknik proposed cutting the position from full-time to part-time, with Trustees unanimously approving a wage range of $18.00 to $21.00 per hour, down from $24.88, reflecting
Dighton Board of Selectmen ratifies Fire Chief contract, union agreement in April meeting. The three-member board voted unanimously under Chairman Peter D. Caron to approve labor agreements with the Dighton Permanent Firefighters Association and a conditional hiring arrangement for
Dighton Sewer Commission accepts longtime manager's retirement notice, effective June 30. Department Manager Dianne Curtis is retiring from her position, with the Board of Sewer Commissioners unanimously accepting her retirement letter at the April 6 meeting. Superintendent Harold Gracia reported
Board of Assessors signs $157,240 in motor vehicle warrants and $14,178 in tax relief. Acting Chairman Nancy Goulart and Board Member Eric Easterday led the April 1 board meeting to unanimously approve motor vehicle excise warrant commitments of $237.65 and $157,002.56, along with property tax
Dighton Planning Board approves mixed-use contractor garage at Center Street. The board voted unanimously to close the public hearing and approved the Special Permit and Site Plan Review for Tyla Gooch and Brad Staples, establishing a 4-bay commercial contractor garage in the residential zone with