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June 12, 2019
18 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
The reading of the Minutes of the May 15, 2019, and May 20, 2019, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as presented
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“MINUTES: The reading of the Minutes of the May 15, 2019, and May 20, 2019, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen were waived and approved as presented. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
License, Saturday, June 22, 2019, 6:00 PM
After some discussion, the Board voted to approve the request for a one day Wine & Malt beverages license for Saturday, June 22, 2019, as presented
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“After some discussion, the Board voted to approve the request for a one day Wine & Malt beverages license for Saturday, June 22, 2019, as presented. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
License Father Jason Brilhante (Saint John of God Annual Parish Feast)
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday, July 27, 2019, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM; & Sunday July 28, 2019, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, as presented
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“4:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Saturday, July 27, 2019, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM; & Sunday July 28, 2019, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, as presented. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
License Status Hearing
After some discussion, the Board voted to suspend the Class II Used Car License issued to 3 Dad's Auto, (James Branco) 4052 County Street in Somerset, until the premises are brought into compliance
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“After some discussion, the Board voted to suspend the Class II Used Car License issued to 3 Dad's Auto, (James Branco) 4052 County Street in Somerset, until the premises are brought into compliance. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
License, Saturday, July 27, 2019, 1:00 PM
After some discussion, the Board voted to approve the request for three (3) One Day All Alcoholic Licenses for Saturday, July 27, 2019, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, July 28, 2019, 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM; Sunday, August 11, 2019, 12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM @ 659 Brayton Avenue, as presented
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“After some discussion, the Board voted to approve the request for three (3) One Day All Alcoholic Licenses for Saturday, July 27, 2019, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Sunday, July 28, 2019, 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM; Sunday, August 11, 2019, 12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM @ 659 Brayton Avenue, as presented. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: Certificates Vote Annual Committee Assignments: The Board voted the Annual Committee Assignments as per the attached
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Certificates Vote Annual Committee Assignments: The Board voted the Annual Committee Assignments as per the attached. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: Committee Assignments Voted June 20, 2018 Vote Annual Appointments: The Board voted the Annual Appointments as per the attached
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Committee Assignments Voted June 20, 2018 Vote Annual Appointments: The Board voted the Annual Appointments as per the attached. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: 2019/2020 Annual Appointment List Award Request for Proposal for Town-owned Land: Acting on the recommendation of the Town Administrator Richard Brown, the Board voted to award the Request for Proposal for the sale of Town-owned land located at Brayton Avenue (Assessor's Map b-4, Lot 100) to Vincent Rocha of 27 Glen Street, Stoughton, MA
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: 2019/2020 Annual Appointment List Award Request for Proposal for Town-owned Land: Acting on the recommendation of the Town Administrator Richard Brown, the Board voted to award the Request for Proposal for the sale of Town-owned land located at Brayton Avenue (Assessor's Map b-4, Lot 100) to Vincent Rocha of 27 Glen Street, Stoughton, MA. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: Proposals Phoenix Financial 27 Glen Street Stoughton, MA & Thomas Gaw 158 Rice Avenue Somerset, MA Appoint Patrolman to Rank of Sergeant: Acting on the recommendation of the Police Chief George McNeil, the Board voted to appoint Police Department Patrolman Adam Da Rosa to the rank of Sergeant effective Monday, June 17, 2019
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Proposals Phoenix Financial 27 Glen Street Stoughton, MA & Thomas Gaw 158 Rice Avenue Somerset, MA Appoint Patrolman to Rank of Sergeant: Acting on the recommendation of the Police Chief George McNeil, the Board voted to appoint Police Department Patrolman Adam Da Rosa to the rank of Sergeant effective Monday, June 17, 2019. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: Letter Police Chief dated June 5, 2019; Letter Adam Da Rosa dated December 21, 2017 and Resume Appoint Patrolmen: Acting on the recommendation of the Police Chief George McNeil, the Board voted to appoint Lance A Rhodes and Eli Fishbein Patrolmen contingent on passing all necessary requirements
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Letter Police Chief dated June 5, 2019; Letter Adam Da Rosa dated December 21, 2017 and Resume Appoint Patrolmen: Acting on the recommendation of the Police Chief George McNeil, the Board voted to appoint Lance A Rhodes and Eli Fishbein Patrolmen contingent on passing all necessary requirements. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
After some discussion the Board voted to meet on the following dates: October 2nd; October 16th; November 13th; November 20th and December 11th
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“After some discussion the Board voted to meet on the following dates: October 2nd; October 16th; November 13th; November 20th and December 11th. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Draft Schedule Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Spirit of Somerset): The Board approved the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for Spirit of Somerset family Fun Day at Waterfront Park to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019, (rain date Sunday September 22, 2019.) The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Acting on the recommendation of the Town Administrator, the board voted to deny the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for the 12th Annual Bark in the Park proposing to be held at Marchand Park on Sunday, August 4, 2019
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Acting on the recommendation of the Town Administrator, the board voted to deny the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for the 12th Annual Bark in the Park proposing to be held at Marchand Park on Sunday, August 4, 2019. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: Application Temporary Use of Town Property Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Car Show): The Board approved and waived the fee for Temporary Use of Town Property for the Car Show at the Bluffs on South Street, to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Application Temporary Use of Town Property Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Car Show): The Board approved and waived the fee for Temporary Use of Town Property for the Car Show at the Bluffs on South Street, to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: Application Temporary Use of Town Property Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Car Meet): The Board approved the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for the Car Meet at the Amvets Brayton Avenue to be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Application Temporary Use of Town Property Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Car Meet): The Board approved the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for the Car Meet at the Amvets Brayton Avenue to be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: Application Temporary Use of Town Property Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Pig Roast):The Board approved the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for a Pig Roast at the Amvets Brayton Avenue to be held on Sunday, August 11,2 019
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Application Temporary Use of Town Property Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Pig Roast):The Board approved the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for a Pig Roast at the Amvets Brayton Avenue to be held on Sunday, August 11,2 019. The motion to do so was made by Chairman Berube. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved by roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Berube, second: McNamara)
Support Documents: Application Temporary Use of Town Property Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Jam Session): The Board approved the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for a Jam Session at the Amvets Brayton Avenue to be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“Support Documents: Application Temporary Use of Town Property Application Temporary Use of Town Property (Jam Session): The Board approved the application for Temporary Use of Town Property for a Jam Session at the Amvets Brayton Avenue to be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved by roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To adjourn
Yes: Berube, McNamara, Moniz
From the minutes
“There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. The motion to do so was made by Selectman Moniz. The motion was seconded by Selectman McNamara and was approved upon roll call vote by Chairman Berube, Selectman Moniz and Selectman McNamara.” (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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