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August 2, 2023
7 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 Diane Perry to the positon of Treasurer/Collector for the period of three years
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Diane Perry to the positon of Treasurer/Collector for the period of three years was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
New Business - Appoint Tracey Costa to the Council on Aging Board, term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Tracey Costa to the Council on Aging Board, term ending June 20, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Tracey Costa to the Council on Aging Board, term ending June 20, 2025 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Norman John Larsen to the Historical Commission, term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Norman John Larsen to the Historical Commission, term ending June 30, 2026 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appoint Mark Carvalho as Highway laborer with CDL contingent on passing the physical, drug screen and CORI
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Mark Carvalho as Highway laborer with CDL contingent on passing the physical, drug screen and CORI was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appropriate one million for the Water Department and one million for the School Department from the Bristol County ARPA Funds
From the minutes
“A motion to appropriate one million for the Water Department and one million for the School Department from the Bristol County ARPA Funds was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen. Selectman Vaught - aye, Selectman Smith - aye and Selectman Souza - aye.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 8:37 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:37 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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