Stormwater committee allocates $15,000 for spring stormwater testing as multiple projects move forward. Chairman Nancy Goulart led updates on the Horton Street permits awaiting Board of Health approval, the 2231 Elm Street storage building project now clear-cut but requiring design drawings, and
Planning Board proposes solar moratorium to meet state deadline. With Vice Chairman Daniel Higgins presiding in the absence of Chairman Jeffrey Carvalho, the Planning Board proposed a temporary moratorium on solar electric generating facilities and energy storage installations to address recent
Board of Health approves permits and budget revisions unanimously. The board voted to approve seven permit applications including stables, food vendors, and disposal works operators, along with three stormwater permits; unanimously endorsed budget revisions; and authorized staff to solicit three
Council on Aging approves grants, signs federal job accord. COA Director A. Powell reported approval of a $15,000 Romero Grant and signed an agreement with Citizens for Citizens Senior Community Service Employment Program to place a 20-hour-per-week employee with the council and Prime Time
Dighton selectmen open fiscal 2026 town meeting warrant for June 1 meeting. The board unanimously approved the Dighton Swap Shed Policy, which establishes rules for a municipal exchange facility with operating hours from April through December, limits of three items per visit, and prohibitions on
Dighton Planning Board reviews Conservation Subdivision bylaw updates. Vice Chairman Daniel Higgins led the meeting in the absence of Chairman Jeffrey Carvalho to review SRPEDD's proposed Conservation Subdivision bylaw revisions, which include clearer open space and density bonus provisions. The
Dighton Waste Reduction Committee approves swap shed mission statement. The three-member committee unanimously approved the mission statement for its transfer station swap shed project, authorizing presentation to the Selectmen with an April 1 target date. Tom Ferry reported declining tonnage at
The Dighton 250th Anniversary Committee for America unanimously approved a $2,455 payment to U.S. Bronze for a Revolutionary Memorial brass plaque and authorized up to $25 for certificate holders. Chairman Pat Gailes reported the committee's cash balance of $13,571.05 matches town records. Zack
Selectmen forward 6.2 million Muddy Cove Lane project to Planning Board. The town's road improvement initiative includes 3 million dollars in state support and was unanimously approved by the Board of Selectmen, with Town Administrator Ralph Vitacco noting that State Representative Auchincloss'
The Dighton Zoning Board unanimously approved placing a lien on Stonegate Landing property. Chairman Zachary Caron moved and Clerk Jonathan Gale seconded the motion in a 5-0 vote. The lien covers outstanding technical, legal, and consultant invoices associated with the Stonegate Landing
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