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December 4, 2019
9 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 of Selectmen's Meeting: The reading of the minutes for November 13, 2019 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was waived and approved as circulated
From the minutes
“Pledge of Allegiance Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting: The reading of the minutes for November 13, 2019 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was 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 the Annual License Renewals contingent on having met all requirements
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Annual License Renewals contingent on having met all requirements 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)
License Renewals (attached) Public Correspondence: none New Business
To approve the 2020 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk/Christmas Tree Amnesty Week Collection Schedule as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the 2020 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk/Christmas Tree Amnesty Week Collection Schedule as circulated 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 allocate One Thousand Dollars for expenses for the Holiday Festival
From the minutes
“A motion to allocate One Thousand Dollars for expenses for the Holiday Festival 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 reappoint Mr. Raymond Almeida as the Town's representative to Citizens for Citizens, Inc. Board of Directors for the term ending June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“A motion to reappoint Mr. Raymond Almeida as the Town's representative to Citizens for Citizens, Inc. Board of Directors for the term ending June 30, 2020, 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 appoint Michael Monte, 70 Island Heights Ave., as a Cultural Council Member for the term ending June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Michael Monte, 70 Island Heights Ave., as a Cultural Council Member for the term ending June 30, 2022, was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To accept the 1.69 shift with a factor of .88837 and tax rate of 15.22 for residential and 29.11 for commercial
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the 1.69 shift with a factor of .88837 and tax rate of 15.22 for residential and 29.11 for commercial 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 eliminate the residential and commercial exemptions
From the minutes
“A motion to eliminate the residential and commercial exemptions was made by Selectman Moniz, seconded by Selectman McNamara and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0 Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in advance of the meeting - none Old/ Routine Business/ Task Updates - none Other- Selectman Moniz wished everyone a Happy and safe Holiday Season.” (Motion: Moniz, second: McNamara)
To adjourn at 7:30
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:30 was made by Selectman Moniz seconded by Selectman McNamara and approved by a roll call vote of 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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