Dighton Honors Junior Firefighter Hero Benjamin Corville

Overview: In a recent Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting, junior firefighter Benjamin Corville was honored for his heroic act of saving a young girl from choking, an event which stood out among the various topics discussed. The board also tackled other issues including a scout’s proposal for a recreational project, concerns over potential conflicts of interest with a consulting firm, and the ongoing efforts to fill important town positions.

Dighton Historical Commission Plans for 250th Anniversary

Overview: The Dighton Historical Commission has commenced preparations for the town’s 250th anniversary celebration, alongside its regular agenda of preserving local historical sites. The commission’s recent meeting highlighted discussions on organizing a commemorative event, addressing the state of historical properties, surveying additional areas for historical significance, and pondering procedural reorganizations.

Dighton Selectmen Tackle Public Safety and Personnel Changes

Overview: The Dighton Board of Selectmen addressed several issues in their recent meeting, with public safety and personnel changes taking the forefront. Notably, the appointment of Ryan Richards to the rank of Deputy Chief of the Dighton Police Department was unanimously approved. Additionally, the board saw the approval of Joanne Wilson as temporary clerical support for the Board of Health, the debate over Joseph Vado’s business operations, and the discussion on the amendment of the No Parking Zone bylaw.

Dighton Eyes Hydroponics Company Relocation in 2024 Planning

Overview: The Dighton Development and Industrial Committee (DDIC) convened recently, addressing several initiatives aimed at fostering local economic growth, with the most notable being plans to attract a hydroponics company to the area in 2024. The discussion on the hydroponics company included the potential leasing of town-owned land for agricultural purposes and the development of incubator spaces.

Dighton Board Prioritizes School Building Project for MSBA Submission

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dighton Board of Selectmen concentrated their efforts on the crucial task of finalizing the submission of the fiscal year 2023 Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The agenda was dominated by discussions around the need for renovation or replacement of a structurally unsound school building and the modernization of facilities to enhance energy conservation. The potential for receiving a credit from the MSBA for a previously funded roof, should it be demolished in the process of new construction, was also a point of conversation. Moreover, the board tackled various logistical and administrative aspects of school construction, including the need for a feasibility study, financing options, and community involvement in the school building process.