The meeting began with commendation for Benjamin Corville as the fire chief presented him with a hero award certificate from the American Heart Association. A proclamation was read in honor of his swift and selfless response which saved a young girl’s life at a local restaurant. The board and attendees celebrated Benjamin’s actions, reflecting on the importance of youth engagement in community service and physical activities.

Elliot, a Life Scout from Troop 45, proposed an Eagle Scout project to construct a GaGa ball pit at Memorial Field to promote outdoor activity among children. The board discussed the project’s location and potential conflicts with a planned trailhead, ultimately expressing support but emphasizing the need for further investigation into insurance and building permit requirements prior to final approval.

The board also debated the timing and funding of the procurement of 100 signs needed to enforce a no parking bylaw. A decision was made to await approval from the Attorney General before proceeding with the purchase, with funding discussions deferred to the fall town meeting.

Appointments were another focus, with the board unanimously approving the hiring of a part-time public dispatcher and two special police officers, one of whom brought experience from the East Providence Police.

Updates on town affairs included an announcement of a cybersecurity grant to implement two-factor authentication for enhanced security across municipal systems. Ongoing projects such as the Main Street project, student transportation bids, and the town and water district study were also addressed.

The job descriptions and postings for the positions of Town nurse and Health agent were thoroughly reviewed. The board agreed to amendments to the Town nurse’s job description, such as reducing vaccine-related duties, and approved making the Health agent position full-time with a 35-hour work week.

A potential conflict of interest was raised regarding Weston and Sampson, a consulting firm working on a project for the Conservation Commission, due to their prior involvement with Blue Wave Solar. The board decided to table the discussion pending further deliberation between the Town Administrator and the conservation agent.

The contract with Stacy Spies, a historical preservation consultant, was approved to conduct surveys on 10 properties, supporting the mission of the Dighton Historical Commission. Additionally, the board accepted two donations to the commission from BOS Bank and a private donor.

Job openings for a health agent and a nurse were discussed, with suggestions on advertising platforms to attract qualified candidates while considering budget constraints.

The meeting concluded with the acceptance of a resignation from the Dighton Conservation Commission, approval of various warrants and meeting minutes, and a motion to enter into executive session for negotiation preparations with non-union personnel.