Sewer board approves drain layer renewal, discusses pump modernization. The Dighton Board of Sewer Commissioners unanimously approved a drain layer license renewal for D. B. and Son Excavating of Somerset at its March 9 meeting, with Chairman Robert Woods, Tom Ferry, Mark Nicora, Superintendent
Dighton 250th Anniversary Committee finalized planning for anniversary events including a May play and spring reenactment. Chairman Pat Gailes reported a cash balance of $10,491.05 with $400 expected from the Cultural Council. The committee unanimously approved $28.33 for certificate holders.
Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee hear departmental budget proposals for fiscal year 2027. The joint session was chaired by Board Chairman Caron and featured presentations from 16 town departments including the Library, Parks and Recreation, and Sewer Commission. Town Accountant Sirena
Dighton Planning Board advances solar moratorium and mill overlay district to Town Meeting. Chairman Jeffrey Carvalho presented a draft moratorium on large-scale solar projects and battery storage facilities, to remain in effect through June 2028, citing the need to update town bylaws to align with
Library Board of Trustees refines strategic planning survey for upcoming update. Chair Ron O'Connor presented draft survey questions organized in four categories based on the library's previous strategic plan. After hearing feedback from Trustee Ann Meitzen and Library Director Mark Procknik,
Dighton selectmen approve April ballot mailer for school bonds with disclaimer. The Board voted unanimously to approve language for two regional school debt exclusion questions, adding a disclaimer clarifying that the Finance Committee and Republican Town Committee, not the Board, drafted the
Dighton's Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee convened to review fiscal 2027 departmental budgets. The joint meeting was held March 3, 2027 according to official minutes. Town Administrator Ralph Vitacco provided an overview of the budget process including revenues and expenditures with and
Dighton Economic Development Committee approves Souza, outlines 2026 business promotion strategy. The committee unanimously appointed Dennis Souza as a new member and voted to establish working groups to address past quorum challenges. Planned 2026 initiatives include a small business networking
Dighton Library trustees accept $10,000 Carnegie gift, approve minimum FY27 budget. Library Director Mark Procknik reported the $10,000 donation from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Trustees Rita Araujo and Ann Meitzen voted to accept the gift. The board unanimously approved the fiscal 2027
Dighton Conservation Commission advances bridge and subdivision hearings. The Conservation Commission continued MassDOT and town hearings on the over-100-year-old Pleasant Street bridge over Muddy Cove Brook
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