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April 24, 2019
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Berube, Steven Moniz, Holly McNamara
Absent: None
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Pledge of Allegiance: Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting: The reading of the minutes for March 27, 2019 and April 10, 2019 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as circulated
From the minutes
“Selectman McNamara motioned that the Board enter into executive session per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a): Approve Executive Session Minutes of April 10, 2019. Conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel -Town Administrator At 3:17 pm Chairman Berube convened the meeting back into open session. Chairman Berube reported the meeting is being recorded. Pledge of Allegiance: Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting: The reading of the minutes for March 27, 2019 and April 10, 2019 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as circulated. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz, and seconded by Selectman McNamara and was unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To approve two (2) special one day malt beverage only - Outdoor Beer Gardens June 22, 2019 and June 29, 2019
From the minutes
“A motion to approve two (2) special one day malt beverage only - Outdoor Beer Gardens June 22, 2019 and June 29, 2019 was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To approve the application for Class 2 Used Car Dealer's license for T&J Fine Auto, LLC, 1905 Wilbur Ave Somerset, MA Joseph Piccardi, owner
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Class 2 Used Car Dealer's license for T&J Fine Auto, LLC, 1905 Wilbur Ave Somerset, MA Joseph Piccardi, owner, was made by Selectman Moniz seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To increase of small bags from $1.25 to $1.75 and large bags from $2.50 to $3.00 effective May1, 2019
From the minutes
“A motion to increase of small bags from $1.25 to $1.75 and large bags from $2.50 to $3.00 effective May1, 2019 was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To approve the fees for temporary use of the Bluffs at Pierce Beach effective as of April 25, 2019
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the fees for temporary use of the Bluffs at Pierce Beach effective as of April 25, 2019 was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of selectmen 3-0 Review and approve distribution of Cable TV funds (Somerset Access Television, Inc.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To approve the of the funding for the next 3 years as stated with the Town and SATV and Somerset Berkley Regional High School
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the of the funding for the next 3 years as stated with the Town and SATV and Somerset Berkley Regional High School was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To appoint as our representative to SRPEDD, Lloyd Mendes
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint as our representative to SRPEDD, Lloyd Mendes was made by Selectman Steven Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (second: McNamara)
Appointment Form Review Application for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property - 40th Somerset High School Class Reunion at Bluffs
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property - 40th Somerset High School Class Reunion at Bluffs was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Review Application for Temporary Use of Town Property -Wedding
To Approve Temporary Use of Town Property - Wedding at the Bluffs
From the minutes
“A motion to Approve Temporary Use of Town Property - Wedding at the Bluffs was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Review Application for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property - Memorial Day Parade
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property - Memorial Day Parade was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To adjourn at 4:54 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 4:54 pm was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Moniz, 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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