Stormwater Committee extends Emond Plumbing construction permit through February 2028, deferring inspection-cost dispute. Committee Chairman Nancy Goulart and members voted unanimously March 18 to extend the permit for Emond Plumbing's construction site at 2231 Elm Street through February 15, 2028,
The Dighton Planning Board scheduled a public hearing on a proposed two-year solar moratorium that would temporarily prohibit large-scale ground-mounted solar installations and energy storage systems through June 2028, while small-scale and roof-mounted installations would remain allowed. The board
Dighton's Board of Health votes to recommend a farmers market to selectmen after strong community interest expressed on social media. Board Chair Tammy Mello and members also approved a request to seek selectmen permission for a Health Department Facebook page with monthly health newsletters from
Dighton library committee advances gutter replacement and maintenance work. The Library Building Committee unanimously approved a $5,580 purchase of six-inch half-round aluminum gutters for the historic 1890s building, with Library Director Mark Procknik presenting samples and Historic Commission
The Dighton Library Board unanimously approves revised FY27 budget with staff restructuring. Library Director Mark Procknik presented the revised budget following March 5th feedback from the Selectmen and Finance Committee, with the non-debt exclusion budget showing a 17.6 percent reduction and the
Dighton Public Library Board unanimously approves revised FY27 budget with dual contingencies. Library Director Mark Procknik presented two scenarios based on the outcome of a pending debt exclusion vote: a 17.6 percent reduction if the exclusion fails, or 13.8 percent if it passes, with staffing
Board of Assessors approved motor vehicle abatements and exemptions totaling over $6,000. The board voted unanimously to sign vehicle abatements of $1,541.57, $4,339.23, $15.91, and $236.51 across fiscal 2023 and 2026.
Dighton Council on Aging reviews FY27 budget amid staffing challenges. Director A. Powell reported receiving $14,680 of a $29,360 state Formula Grant and co-signing a $3,200 Senior Safe Grant with the Dighton Fire Department to provide equipment to seniors. A part-time Kitchen and Program Assistant
Dighton Board of Selectmen unanimously approves annual town election warrant with two members present. Selectman Mello and Selectman Pacheco voted to accept the warrant for the April 11 election and authorized a police detail of two officers at Town Clerk Shara Costa's request. The board
Dighton selectmen, Finance Committee approve Fire Department software purchase. The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee, meeting jointly for departmental budget reviews, approved a Reserve Fund Transfer Request from the Fire Department to purchase reporting system software from their current
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