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April 12, 2017
8 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; Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property whereas an open meeting may have an effect on the Town's negotiating position - 2435 Riverside Avenue (former Somerset Emergency Management Agency property); to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may
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; Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property whereas an open meeting may have an effect on the Town's negotiating position - 2435 Riverside Avenue (former Somerset Emergency Management Agency property); 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; to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - Firefighters Union; Police Unions; 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 February 28, 2017, March 1, 2017, and March 15, 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 February 28, 2017, March 1, 2017, and March 15, 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 appoint Town Administrator Richard Brown Certified Hearing Officer
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS: The Board voted to appoint Town Administrator Richard Brown Certified Hearing Officer. 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 Nancy Fournier Administrative Secretary to the Town Administrator
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to appoint Nancy Fournier Administrative Secretary to the Town Administrator. 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 Highway Superintendent Brian Martin, the Board voted to appoint Alexander Tavares, 231 Eagle Street, Fall River, MA to Highway Department Laborer with CDL
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Acting on a recommendation from Highway Superintendent Brian Martin, the Board voted to appoint Alexander Tavares, 231 Eagle Street, Fall River, MA to Highway Department Laborer with CDL. 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 Chapter 90 Project Request for Contract # 50976-1703; Contract # 50976-17-04; and Contract 50976-1705
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve Chapter 90 Project Request for Contract # 50976-1703; Contract # 50976-17-04; and Contract 50976-1705. 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 Town Administrator Richard Brown, the Board voted to award the bid for the Town-owned property at 2435 Riverside Avenue (former Emergency Management Agency Property) to Jeffrey Shaker, 3 Carrie Hood Lane, Somerset, MA
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Acting on a recommendation from Town Administrator Richard Brown, the Board voted to award the bid for the Town-owned property at 2435 Riverside Avenue (former Emergency Management Agency Property) to Jeffrey Shaker, 3 Carrie Hood Lane, Somerset, MA. 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)
To adjourn
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The meeting adjourned at 7:30 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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