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January 23, 2019
10 recorded votes, 0 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 for December 28, 2018 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as circulated
From the minutes
“Selectman Berube motioned that the Board enter into executive session per MGL chapter 30A, section 21: Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - E-911 Dispatchers' Union; Patrolmen's Union; Police Senior Officers' Union. At 6:00 pm Chairman McNamara convened the meeting back into Open Session. Chairman McNamara reported the meeting is being recorded. Pledge of Allegiance: Minutes - The reading of the minutes for December 28, 2018 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as circulated. The motion to do so was made by Selectman David Berube, and seconded by Selectman Moniz and was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (second: Moniz)
Licenses - Application for Transfer of License and Change of Manager
To approve the Application for Transfer of License and Changer of Manager -Gridlife Corp. d/b/a Grid Somerset, (Albert Monte, Manager), 150 Slade's Ferry Avenue
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Application for Transfer of License and Changer of Manager -Gridlife Corp. d/b/a Grid Somerset, (Albert Monte, Manager), 150 Slade's Ferry Avenue was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
To appoint Carolyn Mullen as a Library Trustee effective immediately until the election
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Carolyn Mullen as a Library Trustee effective immediately until the election was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0, by roll call vote of the Library Trustees Gayle Bradbury, Aye; Elizabeth Ponte, Aye; and Dr.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
To approve the Pole Petition
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Pole Petition was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
Vote Ambulance Fee/Rates
To approve the Ambulance Fees/Rates
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Ambulance Fees/Rates was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
To appoint Helder Ferreira to Heavy Equipment Operator effective January 28, 2019
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Helder Ferreira to Heavy Equipment Operator effective January 28, 2019 was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
Review Application for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
To approve the Remembering Veterans 5k
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Remembering Veterans 5k was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
No discussion needed
From the minutes
“A motion pursuant to authority granted by the vote taken under Article 8 of December 3, 2018 Special Town Meeting to take by eminent domain a permanent public way easement and the roadway shown as Skylar Dr., on a plan entitled "Roadway AS Built Plan" Dated October 24, 2017 prerpared by Farland Corporation in the Order of Taking and no damages are awarded for said taking and said owners waived damages was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
To adjourn at 7:24 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:24 pm was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (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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