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January 17, 2018
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Berube, Steven Moniz, Holly McNamara
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The reading of the minutes for December 4, 2017; December 13, 2017; and December 20, 2017 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as written
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MINUTES OF SELECTMEN'S MEETINGS: The reading of the minutes for December 4, 2017; December 13, 2017; and December 20, 2017 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as written. The motion to do so was made by Selectman David Berube, and seconded by Selectman Holly McNamara and was approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen LICENSES - Application for Transfer of Stock & Change Manager (Liquor License) C&K Corp.” (second: McNamara)
To approve Transfer of Stock and Manager
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From the minutes
“A motion to approve Transfer of Stock and Manager was made by Selectman Berube and seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To approve the application for Change of Legal Structure was made Selectman Berube
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From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Change of Legal Structure was made Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote. PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE -No.” (second: McNamara)
To appoint Kelly O'Brien to Playground and Recreation Commission was made Chairman Steven Boland
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From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Kelly O'Brien to Playground and Recreation Commission was made Chairman Steven Boland, seconded by Richard Silvia and approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen and approved by a roll call vote of Playground and Recreation Commission.”
To appoint Richard M. Brown, Town Administrator to vote at the MMA Annual Business meeting
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From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Richard M. Brown, Town Administrator to vote at the MMA Annual Business meeting was made by Selectman David Berube, seconded by Selectman Holly McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (second: McNamara)
To appoint Donna Desrosiers to Alternate Designee to Taunton River Stewardship Council
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From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Donna Desrosiers to Alternate Designee to Taunton River Stewardship Council was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Vote Ambulance Fee/Rates
To approve the ambulance fee/rates as presented by the Fire Chief
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From the minutes
“A motion to approve the ambulance fee/rates as presented by the Fire Chief was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Appointment of Police Department Administrative Lieutenant
To appoint Sergeant Matthew Reis to Administrative Lieutenant
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Sergeant Matthew Reis to Administrative Lieutenant was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Appointment of Police Department Sergeant
To appoint Patrolman William Tedford to Sergeant
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Patrolman William Tedford to Sergeant was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Appointment of Police Department Captain Glenn Neto
To appoint Lieutenant Glenn Neto to Captain
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From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Lieutenant Glenn Neto to Captain was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Appointment of Firefighter/Paramedic David Clement
To appoint Mr. David Clement to Firefighter/Paramedic pending a physical, physical abilities test, and a CORI
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From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Mr. David Clement to Firefighter/Paramedic pending a physical, physical abilities test, and a CORI was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara, and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Jason Phillips
To appoint Captain Jason Phillips to Deputy Fire Chief, effective February 18, 2018
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Captain Jason Phillips to Deputy Fire Chief, effective February 18, 2018 was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To refer to the Planning Board 1400 Brayton Point Road for rezoning as presented by Attorney Thomas Killoran representing Brayton Point Realty Inc.
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“a motion to refer to the Planning Board 1400 Brayton Point Road for rezoning as presented by Attorney Thomas Killoran representing Brayton Point Realty Inc., was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, 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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