Government · Conservation
Dighton Conservation Commission Approves Three Wetland Permits at May Meeting
Dighton Conservation Commission closes the book on the Strawberry Fields housing fight after a court rules against the developer.
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Government · Stormwater Committee
Dighton Stormwater Committee reorganizes, addresses Hart's Memory permit
Dighton Stormwater Committee elects Goulart as chair, addresses Hart's Memory permit. The committee unanimously re-elected Nancy Goulart as chairman and Tom Ferry as clerk. The committee advised applicant Tony Roderick that Hart's Memory Subdivision requires a $250 stormwater permit due to
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board continues solar, subdivision hearings to June 3
Planning Board votes to continue two major hearings set for June 3. The board voted unanimously to continue Trinity Solar's hearing on a 12-foot-high, 62-foot-long solar array at 1205 Briggs Street after abutters complained of excessive size and visibility concerns; a site visit will assess
Government · Other Committee
Dighton Stormwater Committee Faces Legal Challenge Over Developer Inspection Dispute
Dighton's Stormwater Committee clashed Wednesday with a developer who hired an attorney to contest required site inspections at a multi-building project on Elm Street. Chair Nancy Goula reported that MBL Land Development's owner, referred to as Mr.
Government · Library Board of Trustees
Library Board elects Meitzen as chair, approves spring hours
Dighton Library Board elects new chair, approves spring events. Trustees Rita Araujo and Dave Marvill elected Ann Meitzen as Trustee Chair during the May 14 meeting. The board voted unanimously to keep the library open on Saturday, May 23, during Memorial Day weekend and on Saturday, May 30, during
Government · Open Space Committee
Committee approves land trust outreach to regional nonprofit coalition
Dighton Open Space Committee advances municipal land trust development. The committee unanimously approved submitting a letter to the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition seeking guidance on establishing a municipal land trust, with a timeline toward a potential November Town Meeting vote. Chairman
Government · Cable Television Committee
Cable Committee unanimously backs Easterday for appointment
Dighton Cable Committee backs Easterday for appointment. The Cable Television Committee unanimously recommended Kendra Easterday to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to the committee at its May 13 meeting. David Marvill called the meeting to order with members Laura Armstrong and Dalton
Government · Select Board
Dighton Approves Police Vehicle Lease, Signs Town Meeting Warrant
Dighton boards finalize town meeting warrant, approve police vehicle lease, and receive $27.7 million fire station estimate.
Government · Other Committee
Dighton Assessors Recommend Town Waive Right on 80-Acre William Street Parcel
Dighton Board of Assessors unanimously recommends the town waive its right of first refusal on an 80-acre William Street parcel enrolled in Chapter 61A.
Government · Select Board
Dighton approves single police vehicle lease, defers second to fall
Dighton Select Board and Finance Committee approved one police administrative vehicle on a five-year lease and received a $27.7 million fire station feasibility study at a lengthy joint session May 13.
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