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March 13, 2019
9 recorded votes, 1 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 February 27, 2019 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: Approve Executive Session Minutes of February 13, 2019 and February; 27, 2019. Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel -Police Chief. At 3:20 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 February 27, 2019 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)
To approve the Warrant for the Town Election
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Warrant for the Town Election was made by Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (Motion: Berube, second: Moniz)
Vote Fire Chief's Salary Adjustment
To approve a salary adjustment for the Fire Chief
From the minutes
“A motion to approve a salary adjustment for the Fire Chief 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 Scott Santos to Motor Equipment Operator
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Scott Santos to Motor Equipment Operator 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 Christopher Simons as Highway Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation was made Selectman Berube
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Christopher Simons as Highway Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation was made Selectman Berube, seconded by Selectman Moniz and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (second: Moniz)
Review Application for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the Application for Temporary Use of Town Property - Taunton River Watershed Alliance Anglers Day (Waterfront Park - Main Street
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Application for Temporary Use of Town Property - Taunton River Watershed Alliance Anglers Day (Waterfront Park - Main Street 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 transfer the balance of $20,678.55 from the Spirit of Somerset Gift Account to Spirit of Somerset, Inc., (non profit)
Yes: McNamara, MonizAbstained: Berube
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer the balance of $20,678.55 from the Spirit of Somerset Gift Account to Spirit of Somerset, Inc., (non profit) was made by Selectman Moniz and seconded by Selectman McNamara and voted 2-0 by a roll call vote of Selectmen Moniz and McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To award the Request for Proposal (RFP) of Town owned land located Purington Street lot C7-121 for $3,500
From the minutes
“A motion to award the Request for Proposal (RFP) of Town owned land located Purington Street lot C7-121 for $3,500 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 adjourn at 4:50 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 4:50 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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