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Dighton Select Board Approves Debt Exclusion Mailer With Disclaimer for April Vote

DIGHTON — March 4, 2026 — Dighton Select Board approves voter mailer on two school debt exclusion questions ahead of April 11 election. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to send registered voters a mailer covering Question 1, the Bristol County Agricultural High School District bond with a town share of approximately $6.

Dighton Select Board Approves Debt Exclusion Mailer With Disclaimer Amendments

DIGHTON — March 4, 2026 — Dighton Select Board approves debt exclusion mailer ahead of April 11 town election vote on two school bonds. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to send registered voters an informational mailer on two Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion questions: Question 1 covers Dighton's roughly

Dighton Boards Review Dual FY27 Budget Built Around Debt Exclusion Outcome

Dighton's Select Board and Finance Committee reviewed a two-scenario FY27 budget at their first joint session of the season, with outcomes hinging entirely on whether a debt exclusion passes at town vote.

Dighton Boards Open FY2027 Budget Review With Debt Exclusion Stakes Dominating

DIGHTON — March 3, 2026 — Dighton opens joint Select Board and Finance Committee budget season with every department presenting two budgets — one with a debt exclusion, one without. Town Administrator Ralph outlined fiscal year 2027 revenues including $587,000 from Proposition 2½ growth, $230,000 in new growth, and roughly $950,

Dighton Conservation Commission Continues All Five February Applications to March

DIGHTON — February 19, 2026 — Dighton Conservation Commission continues all five February 19 applications to its March 19 meeting. The longest discussion centered on a MassDOT-backed replacement of the Pleasant Street Bridge over Muddy Cove Brook, where Beta Group consultant Tyler Drew told commissioners the project qualifies for the state

Dighton Assessors Approve Abatements, Punt Disputed Acreage Question Back to Property Owner

Dighton Board of Assessors approves routine abatements and declines to act on a disputed property deed listing the wrong acreage.

Dighton Stormwater Committee Advances Houghton Street Permits, Eyes Budget Increase

Dighton's Stormwater Committee flagged a Level 2 drought and unresolved permits at its February 18 monthly meeting.

Dighton Select Board Closes Doors for Clerical Union Bargaining Session

DIGHTON — February 18, 2026 — Dighton Select Board voted unanimously to enter executive session for labor negotiations and records review. The three-member board — Chair Peter Karen, Nicole Melo, and Mark Pico — convened at Old Town Hall on February 18 and immediately moved behind closed doors, citing Massachusetts General Law Chapter

Dighton Board of Health Authorizes Competitive Bidding for Trash Bag Contract

Dighton Board of Health votes to seek competitive bids for pay-as-you-throw trash bags, citing a missing vendor contract.

Dighton Select Board Appoints Dispatcher, Opens Debt Exclusion Campaign

Dighton Select Board appoints dispatcher, advances swap shed policy, and prepares for debt exclusion vote.

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