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June 14, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza
Absent: Jacob Vaught
Every vote, in order
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“motion was seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith- Aye and.” (second: Smith)
To waive the reading of the minutes of May 3, 2023 and May 10, 2023 approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of May 3, 2023 and May 10, 2023 approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Licenses- Kevin Benevides (South Somerset Progressive Club) 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA
To approve Kevin Benevides (South Somerset Progressive Club) 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA - special one day all alcoholic beverages - Outdoor Function Member, Saturday, June 24, 2023, 12:00 Noon to 5:00
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Kevin Benevides (South Somerset Progressive Club) 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA - special one day all alcoholic beverages - Outdoor Function Member, Saturday, June 24, 2023, 12:00 Noon to 5:00 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Public Hearing: Upon the application of Missing Link BBQ LLC (Manager Douglas M Moniz) for an on premise restaurant all alcoholic beverages license at 938 Lee's River Avenue, Somerset, MA
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“a motion from Selectman Smith and seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (second: Jamison D. Souza)
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“A motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
New Business Acknowledge resignation letter from Council on Aging Director Elise Howard
To increase the salary for the Treasurer/Collector Tammy Pacheco from $92,000 to $100,000 retroactive to October 13, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to increase the salary for the Treasurer/Collector Tammy Pacheco from $92,000 to $100,000 retroactive to October 13, 2022 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“a motion from Selectman Smith and seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (second: Jamison D. Souza)
To close the public hearing for Missing Link
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing for Missing Link was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To Award/Sign the contract for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal with EZ Disposal services, Inc. for the time period of July 1, 2023 through June 20, 2028
From the minutes
“A motion to Award/Sign the contract for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal with EZ Disposal services, Inc. for the time period of July 1, 2023 through June 20, 2028 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To sign the agreement in the amount of $133,791.00 with Citiworks Corp for the Police Station Parking Lot Fencing Project
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement in the amount of $133,791.00 with Citiworks Corp for the Police Station Parking Lot Fencing Project was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To open the Board of Health Meeting
From the minutes
“A motion to open the Board of Health Meeting was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To close the Board of Health meeting
From the minutes
“A motion to close the Board of Health meeting was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved 2-0 by Selectmen.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 8:56 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:56 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved 2-0 by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
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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