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July 6, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 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 appoint Benjamin Paquette as Firefighter/Paramedic effective August 6, 2023, contingent on passing the CORI, SORI and HRD and a one year waiver on passing the PAT
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Benjamin Paquette as Firefighter/Paramedic effective August 6, 2023, contingent on passing the CORI, SORI and HRD and a one year waiver on passing the PAT was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Tammy Pacheco to the position of Town Accountant/
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Tammy Pacheco to the position of Town Accountant/ was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To sing a 3 year contract with Tammy Pacheco as Town Accountant/Finance Director
From the minutes
“A motion to sing a 3 year contract with Tammy Pacheco as Town Accountant/Finance Director was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To sign the interim loan note and closing documents related to financing agreement No. DWP -22-43 from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the interim loan note and closing documents related to financing agreement No. DWP -22-43 from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To vote Declaration of the above items as Surplus Property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30b, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment By-Law
From the minutes
“A motion to vote Declaration of the above items as Surplus Property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30b, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment By-Law was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the following Year-End Budget Transfer Request as stated above
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the following Year-End Budget Transfer Request as stated above was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve Selectman Smith to be the sole signature
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Selectman Smith to be the sole signature was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 6:40 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:40 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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