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
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.
The Board of Selectmen voted to take land by eminent domain for the Pleasant Street Bridge reconstruction project, approving permanent and temporary easements totaling approximately 1,768 square feet with damages of $2,900 to three affected property owners. Chairman Mark Pacheco and Selectman Glen
Dighton Council on Aging recognizes staff for work with homeless couple. Chairman T. Ferry and board members J. Allie, P. Olsen, and J. Hoye honored Office Manager Laura Medeiros, Trista Tate, and Kendra Earley during the August 12 meeting. The council received notification of FY27 Formula Grant
Historical Commission reorganizes leadership in Dighton. The panel unanimously elected Patricia Gailes as Chair, Zack Caron as Vice-Chair, and Rafa Delfin as Clerk. The commission accepted a commemorative plaque for the Segreganset School House outhouse, donated by Teresa Enton of the Berkeley area
Dighton Sewer Commission approves $1.8 million pump station upgrade. The board unanimously voted to move forward with GHD Engineering's rehabilitation plan for the Power Plant Pump Station, directing Superintendent Harold Gracia to seek town funding and other available resources for the $1.8
Dighton's 250th Anniversary Committee for America approves $1,150 for September 24 reenactment programming. Committee Chairman Pat Gailes and members Karin Potter, Robin LaCroix, Ron O'Connor, and Jo Ann Racine unanimously authorized $750 for contra dancing and $400 to Lebanon Towne Unit for a Fife
The Dighton Conservation Commission unanimously approved two residential property wetland delineations in July. The commission approved delineated wetland areas for 2689 Courtlyn Road (applicant Victor Dasilva) and 0 Williams Street (applicant Joseph Motta, Ill), both establishing 25-foot no-touch,
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