Dighton Faces $954,000 Budget Deficit; Town Considers Service Cuts and Wage Freezes

Overview: The Dighton Board of Selectmen convened to tackle pressing financial challenges, with a projected budget deficit of $954,000 for fiscal year 2027. The board explored various options to mitigate the shortfall, including wage freezes, service reductions, and potential personnel cuts.

Dighton Historical Commission Weighs Historical Integrity Against Modern Development

Overview: The Dighton Historical Commission grappled with balancing the town’s historical heritage with contemporary needs, touching on topics such as zoning regulations, property lists, and community engagement.

Dighton Commission on Disabilities Urges Inclusion of ADA Coordinator in Housing Plan

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dighton Commission on Disabilities prioritized a formal request to the board of selectmen that the town’s ADA coordinator be included in the development of Dighton’s housing production plan. This collaboration with the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (Serpent) is aimed at ensuring accessibility is a key component of future housing strategies.

Dighton Board Discusses Overlay Exemption and Tax Implications

Overview: At the recent Dighton Board of Assessors meeting, discussions centered on the mechanism and implications of the overlay exemption, a significant topic given its impact on local taxation. The meeting also addressed routine approvals of motor vehicle abatements and the signing of various financial commitments for 2025.

Dighton Board of Selectmen Examines Compost Bin Strategy Amid Broader Waste Management Initiatives

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Dighton Board of Selectmen, officials engaged in an extensive discussion about the town’s ongoing waste management projects, focusing on the promotion and sale of compost bins, efforts to enhance community engagement, and potential partnerships with local organizations and neighboring towns. The discourse revealed strategies to tackle waste reduction through composting initiatives and considered the implications of current and proposed financial structures to support such environmental programs.