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April 26, 2023
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza, Jacob Vaught
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“motion was seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith- Aye and Selectman Vaught - Aye.” (second: Vaught)
Vote: To waive the reading of the minutes of March 29, 2023 meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, if ready
To waive the reading of the minutes of March 29, 2023, meeting
The minutes give only the count (2–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of March 29, 2023, meeting was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted 2-1 0 as Chair was not at that meeting.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve Joseph Boisvert - Memphis Kelle Tap Truck - Doing Business as Ocean State Concessions, LLC, 9 Drowne Street, Cranston, RI - Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages only - Saturday, May 13, 2023 3:00pm-9:00pm Foodchella 5 Slades Ferry Park, Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA subject to insurance
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Joseph Boisvert - Memphis Kelle Tap Truck - Doing Business as Ocean State Concessions, LLC, 9 Drowne Street, Cranston, RI - Special One Day Wine & Malt Beverages only - Saturday, May 13, 2023 3:00pm-9:00pm Foodchella 5 Slades Ferry Park, Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA subject to insurance was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Seelctman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Review application filed by Economic Development Committee for Temporary Use of Town Property BBQ/Fest/Somerset Sizzle
To approve the application filed by Economic Development Committee for Temporary Use of Town Property BBQ/Fest/Somerset Sizzle - signs on Town Green and Chick Marchand Park (4'x8') other location throughout Town (22''x18") Wednesday, April 26, 2023 through Sunday, May 21, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Economic Development Committee for Temporary Use of Town Property BBQ/Fest/Somerset Sizzle - signs on Town Green and Chick Marchand Park (4'x8') other location throughout Town (22''x18") Wednesday, April 26, 2023 through Sunday, May 21, 2023 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Review Application filed by Economic Development Committee for Temporary Use of Town Property BBQ Fest/Somerset Sizzle
To approve the application filed by Economic Development Committee for Temporary Use of Town Property BBQ Fest/Somerset Sizzle - Chick Marchand Park, Lot North of Grace Bible Church, Chick Marchand Field, Saturday May 20, 2023 10:00 am through Sunday, May 21, 2023, 8:00 pm updated to Thursday May 18, 2023 through Monday May 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Economic Development Committee for Temporary Use of Town Property BBQ Fest/Somerset Sizzle - Chick Marchand Park, Lot North of Grace Bible Church, Chick Marchand Field, Saturday May 20, 2023 10:00 am through Sunday, May 21, 2023, 8:00 pm updated to Thursday May 18, 2023 through Monday May 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To sign a contract with All-Comm Technologies, LLC for up to $350,000 for Public safety Radio project; authorize use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA)
From the minutes
“A motion to sign a contract with All-Comm Technologies, LLC for up to $350,000 for Public safety Radio project; authorize use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA) was made by Selectman Chair Souza, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To add the article for the town Planner
Yes: Jamison D. Souza, VaughtNo: Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to add the article for the town Planner was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted 2-1 by a roll call vote Selectman Vaught - aye, Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith - nay.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To add the article for the Grant Writer
Yes: Jamison D. Souza, VaughtNo: Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to add the article for the Grant Writer was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Chair Souza and voted by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-1- Selectman Vaught aye, Selectman Souza aye, Selectman Smith- nay.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve Article #16 in the amount of $75,000
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Article #16 in the amount of $75,000 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve article #17
From the minutes
“A motion to approve article #17 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Diane Perry as Alternate Member on the Somerset Health Plan Group for unexpired term
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Diane Perry as Alternate Member on the Somerset Health Plan Group for unexpired term was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 11.08 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 11.08 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
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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