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January 4, 2017
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Berube, Steven Moniz, Holly McNamara
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To enter into executive session per MGL chapter 30A, section 21 (a): approve Executive Session Minutes; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position - Potential Litigation; Board of Health Enforcement Actions; to discuss strategy with respect to collecting bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Selectman Moniz moved to enter into executive session per MGL chapter 30A, section 21 (a): approve Executive Session Minutes; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position - Potential Litigation; Board of Health Enforcement Actions; to discuss strategy with respect to collecting bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - Highway Department Union; Dispatchers' Union; Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position - Use of Council on Aging Building; Old Landfill Property, Route 6 Town Land; 2435 Riverside Avenue (former Somerset Emergency Management Agent property); Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Town Counsel and to confer with the Board's legal counsel regarding the foregoing topics- and that motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The reading of the Minutes of the December 7, 2016, meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as presented
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“MINUTES: The reading of the Minutes of the December 7, 2016, meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as presented. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to approve the petition as requested
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the petition as requested. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
, d/b/a Shannon Motors, 991 GAR Highway Somerset, MA with the stipulation that within 30 days the fire lanes are to be marked as per the approved plan and the licensee must contact the Fire Department for final inspection
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“After hearing testimony from Gary Gosselin the Board voted to grant a Class 2 Used Car Dealer's License to A-Wheels, Inc., d/b/a Shannon Motors, 991 GAR Highway Somerset, MA with the stipulation that within 30 days the fire lanes are to be marked as per the approved plan and the licensee must contact the Fire Department for final inspection. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to appoint Joseph Fingliss, 160 Fairway Drive, Somerset, MA 02726, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as an alternate member, effective January 19, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS: The Board voted to appoint Joseph Fingliss, 160 Fairway Drive, Somerset, MA 02726, to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as an alternate member, effective January 19, 2017, for the term ending June 30, 2018. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Dividuals to the Somerset Insurance Advisory Committee: Ricard Silvia (Somerset Teacher Association); Todd Costa (New England Police Benevolent Association) John Sulyma (International Association of Firefighters) Stephen Mello (American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees) Barry Fontaine (Consolidated Personnel By-law) Tammy Pacheco (Contract Employees) Richard Brown (General
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint the following individuals to the Somerset Insurance Advisory Committee: Ricard Silvia (Somerset Teacher Association); Todd Costa (New England Police Benevolent Association) John Sulyma (International Association of Firefighters) Stephen Mello (American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees) Barry Fontaine (Consolidated Personnel By-law) Tammy Pacheco (Contract Employees) Richard Brown (General Member). The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to sign a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fire & Police Signal Operators, Local 108
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to sign a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fire & Police Signal Operators, Local 108. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to sign a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Patrolmen's Union, Local 80
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to sign a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Patrolmen's Union, Local 80. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectmen McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To adjourn
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
From the Somerset Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Most votes since 2019 are roll calls with each Selectman named; we check every count against the names and quote the exact wording. The Selectmen also sit as the town’s Board of Health, so Board of Health votes are included. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Allen Smith and Todd Costa from Fall River Reporter; Joseph Bednarik from his Somerset Access TV candidate statement (2026).
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