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July 11, 2018
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Berube, Steven Moniz, Holly McNamara
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Pledge of Allegiance: Minutes: The reading of the Minutes of the June 20, 2018 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as presented
From the minutes
“Pledge of Allegiance: Minutes: The reading of the Minutes of the June 20, 2018 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as presented. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Steven Moniz, seconded by Selectman Berube and was unanimously approved by a roll call vote by Selectmen. Public Correspondence - None Licenses - No.” (second: Berube)
Appointment of Highway Department Motor Equipment Operator
To appoint David Santos as Motor Equipment Operator with the effective date of appointment July 16, 2018
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint David Santos as Motor Equipment Operator with the effective date of appointment July 16, 2018, was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
Appointment of Highway Laborer with Commercial Driver's License
To appoint Joseph Ganem to Highway Department Laborer with Commercial Driver's License with the effective start date of July 30, 2018 pending physical and Cori
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Joseph Ganem to Highway Department Laborer with Commercial Driver's License with the effective start date of July 30, 2018 pending physical and Cori was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by roll call vote of Selectmen.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
Appointment of Police Officer Luis Torres
To appoint Luis Torres as a Police Officer with the effective date of August 1, 2018 pending Firearm and Taser training
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Luis Torres as a Police Officer with the effective date of August 1, 2018 pending Firearm and Taser training was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
Review and approve Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property for Susan Komen Impact Ride
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property for Susan Komen Impact Ride was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
To appoint Holly McNamara and Timothy to fill the vacancies on the Historical Commission
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Holly McNamara and Timothy to fill the vacancies on the Historical Commission was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and approved by a roll call Vote of Selectman Moniz and Selectman Berube.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
To adjourn at 4:30 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 at 4:30 pm was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
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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