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March 1, 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 conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Fire Chief; to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - Police Senior Officers Union; Firefighters Union;
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 conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Fire Chief; to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - Police Senior Officers Union; Firefighters Union; To discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Board of Health Enforcement Actions; 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 - Old Town Landfill property; 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 January 24, 2017, and February 1, 2017, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as presented
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“; MINUTES: The reading of the Minutes of the January 24, 2017, and February 1, 2017, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were 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 award the contract for Energy Management Services for Renewable Energy to BQ Energy, 47 S Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 and authorized the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to negotiate contract agreement
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS: The Board voted to award the contract for Energy Management Services for Renewable Energy to BQ Energy, 47 S Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 and authorized the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to negotiate contract agreement. 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)
Acting on a recommendation from the Highway Superintendent, the Board voted to appoint Gregory Costa Motor Equipment Repairman effective March 2, 2017
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Acting on a recommendation from the Highway Superintendent, the Board voted to appoint Gregory Costa Motor Equipment Repairman effective March 2, 2017. 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)
( After some discussion the Board voted to accept the proposed Transfer Station Fees as presented (as per the attached), effective April 1, 2017
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“( After some discussion the Board voted to accept the proposed Transfer Station Fees as presented (as per the attached), effective April 1, 2017. 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 Timothy Turner, 128 Brookside Road, Somerset, MA Board of Health Agent, effective March 20, 2017
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The board voted to appoint Timothy Turner, 128 Brookside Road, Somerset, MA Board of Health Agent, effective March 20, 2017. The motion to do so was made by Chairman Berube. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz, and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to appoint Paula Ramos, 74 John Street, Somerset, MA, Assistant to the Town Administrator/Assistant Personnel Director/Assistant Procurement Officer, effective March 20, 2017
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Paula Ramos, 74 John Street, Somerset, MA, Assistant to the Town Administrator/Assistant Personnel Director/Assistant Procurement Officer, effective March 20, 2017. 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)
After some ( discussion, the board voted to send the proposed article on the Medical Marijuana Facility to the Planning Board for a recommendation at town meeting
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“After some ( discussion, the board voted to send the proposed article on the Medical Marijuana Facility to the Planning Board for a recommendation at town meeting. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved by roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To adjourn
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The meeting adjourned at 6:55 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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