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February 28, 2018
11 recorded votes, 9 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 adjourn
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“The meeting adjourned at 4:30 P.M. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Berube. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Moniz, Selectman Berube and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To enter into executive session per MGL chapter 30A, section 21 (a): To approve Executive session Minutes; To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Town Counsel; Conduct contract negotiations 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
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Selectman Berube moved to enter into executive session per MGL chapter 30A, section 21 (a): To approve Executive session Minutes; To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Town Counsel; Conduct contract negotiations 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 positon - Town Parks Land 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 Moniz, Selectman Berube and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
The reading of the Minutes of the February 7, 2018 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as circulated
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 of the February 7, 2018 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as circulated. 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.” (second: McNamara)
To appoint Justin W. Raulino as Firefighter/Paramedic effective March 18, 2018 pending physical, PAT and CORI
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Justin W. Raulino as Firefighter/Paramedic effective March 18, 2018 pending physical, PAT and CORI was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To make the adjustment as recommended by Richard Brown effective March 15, 2018
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to make the adjustment as recommended by Richard Brown effective March 15, 2018 was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To approve the proposed TIF with NAC/ Horner and have article ready for the Annual Town Meeting
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the proposed TIF with NAC/ Horner and have article ready for the Annual Town Meeting was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To sign the contract with Captain Neto
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the contract with Captain Neto was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MEPA)
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a contract with Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MEPA) was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Review and Approve Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property for the Free Little Library
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property for the Free Little Library was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To adjourn
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“a motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (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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