Dighton Board of Selectmen Approves Key Appointments and Discusses Housing Production Plan

Overview: In a recent session, Dighton Board of Selectmen voted to appoint Jeff Melo as the new building commissioner and approved his appointments to several other roles. Concurrently, the meeting featured a discussion on the town’s housing production plan, highlighting community engagement challenges and the necessity for strategic planning to address housing needs over the next five years.

Dighton Board of Selectmen Grants Town Administrator Authority on Vacation Policy Exceptions

Overview: The Dighton Board of Selectmen convened to address several issues, including granting the town administrator authority over vacation policy exceptions, addressing departmental budget transfers, approving personnel appointments, and discussing the rescission of an alcohol license. The board navigated various agenda items with unanimous decisions.

Dighton Board of Selectmen Weighs Trash Bag Price Hike Amid Financial Concerns

Overview: In a special remote meeting on June 16, 2026, the Dighton Board of Selectmen addressed pressing financial challenges, focusing primarily on the need to increase trash bag fees to alleviate the town’s budget shortfall.

Dighton Board Discusses Swap Shed Opening, Compost Bin Pricing, and Waste Management

Overview: The Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting focused on the upcoming opening of the swap shed, the pricing structure for compost bins, and ongoing waste management issues.

Dighton Board Denies Auto License Amid Fraud Allegations, Discusses Key Infrastructure Plans

Overview: In a recent Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board denied a Class 2 motor vehicle license to Steven Remy of Rey’s Auto LLC due to alleged fraudulent vehicle sales and discussed infrastructure plans, including the Main Street project and bridge repairs, emphasizing the need for fiscal prudence and community engagement.