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April 26, 2017
8 recorded votes, 1 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 collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - Firefighters Union; Police Unions; Conduct contract negotiation with Non- Union Personnel - Town Administrator; To consider the purchase, exchange, le
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 collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - Firefighters Union; Police Unions; Conduct contract negotiation with Non- Union Personnel - Town Administrator; To 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 - Route 6 Town Land; Old Town Landfill Property; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position - Board of Health Enforcement Actions; 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 April 12, 2017, 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 April 12, 2017, 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 sign the Town Meeting Warrants
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“NEW BUSINESS: The Board voted to sign the Town Meeting Warrants. 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)
(if needed), June 21st, July 12th, August 9th, September 6th, October 4th, October 18th, November 15th, November 29th, & December 6th
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“(if needed), June 21st, July 12th, August 9th, September 6th, October 4th, October 18th, November 15th, November 29th, & December 6th. 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 Beurbe, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
As presented for Temporary Use of Town Property at the Slade Ferry Park & Ride location
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“as presented for Temporary Use of Town Property at the Slade Ferry Park & Ride location. 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 Application of the Somerset Open-Air Market (Paul Richards) as presented for Temporary Use of Town Property at the field at the corner of Newhill and Riverside Avenue, (Arthur Marchand Park)
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to approve the Application of the Somerset Open-Air Market (Paul Richards) as presented for Temporary Use of Town Property at the field at the corner of Newhill and Riverside Avenue, (Arthur Marchand Park). The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectmen McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz, and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
The Board voted to accept Massachusetts General Law chapter 32B, sections 21&22
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The Board voted to accept Massachusetts General Law chapter 32B, sections 21&22. 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)
Annual Veterans Meat Pie Supper
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Chairman Berube made the following announcements: 4/28/17 - Veterans Coffee Hour -VFW 9- 11 AM; 4/28/17 Arthur Marchand Dedication Ceremony @ 4 PM ; 5/8/17 Town Election 12 NOON - 8 PM; 5/15/17 Town Meeting 6 PM; 5/29/17 Memorial Day Parade @ 10 AM ( Town Offices Closed; No yard waste pickup week of April 24th - 28th The meeting adjourned at 7:20 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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