Dighton Development Committee Plans Free Marketing Campaign to Attract New Businesses

Overview: The Dighton Development and Industrial Committee meeting focused on strategies to boost economic growth in the town. Key discussions included a free marketing video initiative, the need for proactive business attraction, and the challenges of limited commercial space availability.

Dighton Board Explores Financial Solutions Amid Waste Management Challenges and Library Opening Plans

Overview: During the Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting on July 23, 2025, attention was given to the fiscal challenges surrounding waste management and the town’s sanitation enterprise fund, alongside updates on the much-anticipated opening of the new library. The discussions were marked by an urgent need to address rising costs in waste disposal, the complexities of maintaining financial stability, and the potential impacts of budgetary decisions on town services.

Dighton Board of Assessors Faces Rising Abatement Workload Amid Calls for Procedural Overhaul

Overview: The Dighton Board of Assessors convened to address increased activity in abatements and exemptions, revealing a significant rise in motor vehicle abatements and highlighting the need for procedural improvements. The meeting also discussed reviewing existing procedures, the necessity of checklist systems for documentation, and the value of maintaining association memberships.

Dighton Board of Selectmen Approves Critical Housing Production Plan Amid Rising Costs

Overview: The Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting highlighted several discussions, most notably the approval of a Housing Production Plan aimed at addressing the escalating housing costs and demographic shifts in the town. The plan, which includes a comprehensive needs assessment and strategies for affordable housing, seeks to balance community input with regulatory frameworks, particularly in light of Massachusetts’s 40B housing law.

Dighton Conservation Commission Debates Dam Removal and Stormwater Compliance at Meeting

Overview: The Dighton Conservation Commission meeting on June 26, 2025, focused on several pressing environmental issues, including the possible removal of a dam near Elm Street, compliance with stormwater management regulations, and multiple property development projects affecting wetland areas.