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March 14, 2018
17 recorded votes, 15 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 4:45 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 - and to confer with the Board's legal counsel regarding the foregoing topics
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 - 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 28, 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
“Pledge of Allegiance: MINUTES OF SELECTMEN'S MEETINGS: The reading of the Minutes of the February 28, 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 approve a one day wine license for Friday March 23, 2018 at the Somerset Public Library from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve a one day wine license for Friday March 23, 2018 at the Somerset Public Library from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Review and Assignment of Special Town Meeting & Articles The Articles assignments for the Special Town Meeting are as follows: Article 1
To rescind the appointment of Jason Phillips to Deputy Fire Chief as
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to rescind the appointment of Jason Phillips to Deputy Fire Chief as made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To appoint Lt. Jamison Barros to Deputy Fire Chief effective March 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 Lt. Jamison Barros to Deputy Fire Chief effective March 18, 2018 was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To sign the contract for Deputy Fire Chief - Jamison Barros
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 for Deputy Fire Chief - Jamison Barros was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To appoint Mr. Helder Ferreira pending a CORI check and physical/drug screen
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Mr. Helder Ferreira pending a CORI check and physical/drug screen was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To appoint Fabien Canuel, Heavy Equipment Operator 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 appoint Fabien Canuel, Heavy Equipment Operator 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 Chapter 90 Appropriation #50976-1702, Alberta Avenue, Alfred Street, Antrim Street, Bertram Street, Locust Street, Park Avenue, Read Street (Hot & Cold Lane to Swansea Line), Seaver Street, Travers Street in the amount of $453,785.64
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Chapter 90 Appropriation #50976-1702, Alberta Avenue, Alfred Street, Antrim Street, Bertram Street, Locust Street, Park Avenue, Read Street (Hot & Cold Lane to Swansea Line), Seaver Street, Travers Street in the amount of $453,785.64 was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request #50976-1703 Reconstruction of asphalt sidewalks and granite curbing
To approve Chapter 90 Appropriation # 50976- 1703 to reconstruct asphalt sidewalks and granite curbing from Read Street to the entrance of Kennedy Terrace in the amount of $107,104.40
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Chapter 90 Appropriation # 50976- 1703 to reconstruct asphalt sidewalks and granite curbing from Read Street to the entrance of Kennedy Terrace in the amount of $107,104.40 was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request #50976-1704 a John Deere utility tractor in the amount of 64,849.74
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request #50976-1704 a John Deere utility tractor in the amount of 64,849.74 was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To sign the three year Contract for Richard Brown, Town Administrator
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 three year Contract for Richard Brown, Town Administrator was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Review and Approve Use of Town Property for 26th Division Yankee Division WWII Training
To approve the Use of Town Property for the 26th Division Yankee Division WWII training
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 Use of Town Property for the 26th Division Yankee Division WWII training was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Review and Approve Application for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the Application for Temporary Use of Town Property from the American Legion 100th Anniversary on August 31, 2019
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 Application for Temporary Use of Town Property from the American Legion 100th Anniversary on August 31, 2019 was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
To reserve the date for Application for Temporary Use of Town Property for September 1, 2019 for the Wedding of Benjamin Berube and Jeanette Tammy Kim at the Bluffs subject to the policy agreement
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to reserve the date for Application for Temporary Use of Town Property for September 1, 2019 for the Wedding of Benjamin Berube and Jeanette Tammy Kim at the Bluffs subject to the policy agreement was made by Selectman Chair Steven Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote.” (second: McNamara)
To adjourn at 7:05pm
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:05pm 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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