Administrators reported the Main Street reconstruction estimate has increased from $2.2 million to about $2.9 million; final paving is estimated at $800,000 and north-side sidewalks about $1.8 million, with work staged using Chapter 90 funds and remaining drainage work to be completed before sidewalks.

After a presentation by Police Chief George Nichols, the board voted to place a M.G.L. c.41 §97A 'strong chief' designation article on a special town meeting warrant; a public commenter urged tabling until pending legal matters are resolved.

Town and project consultants recommended "Scheme 3B" (new construction) as the preferred option for Dighton Elementary, citing MSBA reimbursement advantages, shorter construction timeline and reduced long-term costs; the plan carries a design enrollment of 515 and targets occupancy in August 2030.

Consultant Weston & Samson told Dighton’s stormwater committee the town’s bylaw and rules need updates to meet MS4 permit obligations; the committee plans rules adoption first and aims to report progress in the EPA annual report due Sept. 29, 2026.

Officials reviewed a draft intermunicipal agreement to share animal control services and a proposal to share a part‑time health agent. Boards favored a 90‑day effective notice for termination of the animal control IMA, asked administrators to refine cost splits and coverage details, and agreed to refer health‑agent scheduling to the Board of Health for recommendation.

Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry said drainage work on Main Street is about two-thirds complete, with remaining drainage, milling and permanent patching planned this summer; he flagged ARPA invoice deadlines, estimated sidewalk costs at roughly $1.2 million and identified a $750,000 federal grant request in progress.

The Dighton Select Board denied a Class 2 motor vehicle license for Rey's Auto (applicant Steven Remy) after the town administrator read a memo from Deputy Chief Brian Richards saying investigations by Dighton Police and Maine State Police found probable cause of fraudulent out-of-state sales and licensing violations. Attorney M Long requested a continuance but the board voted to deny.

After extended debate on local costs and environmental concerns, town meeting approved $7,000 for appraisals and easement authority related to the Pleasant Street Bridge and separately accepted Muddy Cove Lane as a public way to allow state/federal-funded work to proceed.

Voters approved the town'9s FY27 spending articles, including education and public-safety allocations and capital purchases, while an amendment to restore a third assessor position was tabled after hand votes and failed reconsideration.