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Library Trustees refine strategic plan survey questions

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,

Selectmen approve mailer for school debt ballot questions

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 boards review FY27 departmental budgets

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

Economic Development Committee approves new member, plans 2026 business promotion events

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

Board accepts $10,000 Carnegie gift, approves FY27 budget

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