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May 31, 2023
16 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)
To waive the reading of the minutes of Mach 28, 2023 and approve as circulated
Yes: Smith, VaughtAbstained: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of Mach 28, 2023 and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To waive the reading of the minutes of April 26 and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of April 26 and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To close the Public Hearing
The minutes give only the count (2–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the Change of Manager - On-premise Club License All Alcoholic Beverages - Warren S. Hathaway Post 228 American Legion, 55 Roosevelt Avenue, Somerset, MA, Change of Manager from Jamison D. Souza to Bobbie Barboza contingent on ABCC approval
The minutes give only the count (2–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Change of Manager - On-premise Club License All Alcoholic Beverages - Warren S. Hathaway Post 228 American Legion, 55 Roosevelt Avenue, Somerset, MA, Change of Manager from Jamison D. Souza to Bobbie Barboza contingent on ABCC approval was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appoint William Rodrigues to Captain effective June 4, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint William Rodrigues to Captain effective June 4, 2023 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Robert Doar as Lieutenant effective June 4, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Robert Doar as Lieutenant effective June 4, 2023 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Robert Durette as Lieutenant effective June 4, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Robert Durette as Lieutenant effective June 4, 2023 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: Letter of recommendation from Fire Chief.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Review Application filed by Joey Brillo for Temporary Use of Town Property, Bluffs, South Street in Somerset, MA
To approve the application filed by Joey Brillo for Temporary Use of Town Property, Bluffs, South Street in Somerset, MA - Overflow parking - (Going Away Party) Sunday, June 18, 2023, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm contingent on parking to be same layout as the Car show
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Joey Brillo for Temporary Use of Town Property, Bluffs, South Street in Somerset, MA - Overflow parking - (Going Away Party) Sunday, June 18, 2023, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm contingent on parking to be same layout as the Car show was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To Appoint Board's Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) - Representative Christopher Simons; Alternate - Scott Santos, term ending June 1, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to Appoint Board's Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) - Representative Christopher Simons; Alternate - Scott Santos, term ending June 1, 2024 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appoint Jennifer Do-Teixeira to Tobacco Control Coordinator
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Jennifer Do-Teixeira to Tobacco Control Coordinator was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
License - LPMG Pub LLC, Doing Business As The Mallard, 1104 County Street, Somerset, MA
To approve the application Temporary Outdoor Dining - All Alcohol Beverage License - LPMG Pub LLC, Doing Business As The Mallard, 1104 County Street, Somerset, MA - Manager Nicholas Liakos
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application Temporary Outdoor Dining - All Alcohol Beverage License - LPMG Pub LLC, Doing Business As The Mallard, 1104 County Street, Somerset, MA - Manager Nicholas Liakos was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve Application for Entertainment License filed by LPMG Pub LLC, Doing Business As The Mallard 1104 County Street in Somerset
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Application for Entertainment License filed by LPMG Pub LLC, Doing Business As The Mallard 1104 County Street in Somerset was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the Surplus items as published in the attached list
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Surplus items as published in the attached list was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Review & sign agreement ($107,500) for Police Station Parking Lot project with Century Paving & Construction Company
To sign the agreement for $107,500 for the Police Station Parking Lot
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement for $107,500 for the Police Station Parking Lot was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 9:22 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 9:22 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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