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Zoning board approves setback variance for Hart Street garage

Dighton Zoning Board of Appeals approves reduced setback for Hart Street garage. The board unanimously approved a variance for property owner Gilbert Roias to construct a single-floor garage at 679 Hart Street with a 45.3-foot front yard setback instead of the required 55 feet. The board found the

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Government · Board of Selectmen

Selectmen Order Review of Stormwater Committee

Dighton selectmen order stormwater committee governance study. The Board of Selectmen, comprising Chairman Pacheco, Selectman Caron, and Selectman Cabbage, directed Town Administrator Vitacco to investigate whether the Stormwater Committee should remain under Board of Health jurisdiction or be

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Government · Board of Assessors

Board Updates Assessor Job Description with New Pay Range

Dighton Board of Assessors updates Principal Assessor job description with new salary range. The Board of Assessors, led by Chairman William Moore and including Nancy Goulart and Eric Easterday, set a salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 for the Principal Assessor position following consultation with

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Government · Board of Health

Board approves permits, Waste Zero contract in routine session

Dighton Board of Health approves permits and Waste Zero contract. The board voted unanimously to issue annual permits for stable operations at two locations, a pool facility, farmers market, and temporary food vendor at the Dighton Arts Festival while authorizing a Waste Zero contract for

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Government · Sewer Commission

Sewer Commission Imposes Moratorium on New Building Connections

Dighton Sewer Commission unanimously approves moratorium on new building connections to pump station. The commission voted to prohibit new building connections to the Route 138 Power Plant pump station at 1450 Somerset Ave, citing capacity concerns that have persisted for years. Chairman Mark

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