Dighton Historical Commission approves $200 for archival preservation of glass negatives. Commission members Patricia Gailes, Rafa Delfin, Zach Caron, and Shara Costa voted unanimously at the May 12 meeting to fund Volara foam inserts and buffered enclosures for proper storage. The commission is
Planning Board backs solar moratorium through June 2028. The board voted unanimously to recommend a two-year pause on large-scale solar installations while preserving small-scale projects. Four zoning amendments were also recommended for approval, including changes aligned with state "Ollie's Law"
Dighton Sewer Board reorganizes; approves $125K Power Plant upgrade. The Board of Sewer Commissioners unanimously elected Mark Nicora as Chairman and re-elected Thomas Ferry as Clerk at its May 4 meeting. The board also authorized $125,000 for Power Plant station upgrades. Superintendent Harold
Board of Health in Dighton approves six food vendor permits and allocates $3,000 for accessibility improvements. Voting unanimously, the board approved permits for The Luxe Lemon Mobile, The Perky Turkey, The Burrito Bowl, End Zone Ventures DBA Kona Ice, Kristis Kraftails, and Wagglebee, and waived
Dighton Selectmen reorganize, revive 40B housing committee with board liaisons. Mark Pacheco was elected Chairman, Glen Cabbage as Clerk, and Peter Caron as Member in the annual restructuring. The board unanimously reestablished the Forty-B Fair Housing Committee, inactive since 2019, to manage
Dighton Conservation Commission approves Center Street garage, hires wetland consultants. The Commission approved living conditions on Tyla Gooch's four-bay garage and septic system at 553 Center Street, clearing the way for construction within regulated wetland areas. Agent Lisa Caledonia
Dighton Stormwater Committee addresses ongoing runoff control projects and discusses site inspection proposal. The committee received expenditure reports totaling $11,525, including $8,335 for basin cleaning and $3,190 for street sweeping salary, and Chairman Nancy Goulart is seeking photos for the
Planning Board continued a solar hearing at 1205 Briggs Street, citing a 99.6-foot setback that violates the 100-foot minimum requirement; property owner Kevin Sousa must submit revised plans before the May 6 continuation date. The board reorganized, electing Jeffrey Carvalho as Chairman, Daniel
Dighton's Open Space Committee unanimously advanced its action plan through municipal board review. Chair Jonathan Gale reported the draft plan will be sent to SRPEDD and reviewed by the Board of Selectmen, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Trails Committee, with a potential public meeting to
Dighton Historical Commission advances preservation projects with formal votes. The five-member commission, led by Chair Patricia Gailes, voted to support the Community Preservation Committee's vital records digitization project covering six historic vital record books. Commissioners approved plans
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