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August 10, 2023
8 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
New Business: Appoint Erin Hassell of Riverside Rhode Island to the position of Assistant to the Council on Aging Director
To appoint Ms. Erin Hassell pending physical, drug screen and CORI effective August 21 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Ms. Erin Hassell pending physical, drug screen and CORI effective August 21 2023 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To authorize Town Administrator Mark Ullucci to sign a contract with Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for Zoning By-law review and Vision in and around the Slade's Ferry Overlay District
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize Town Administrator Mark Ullucci to sign a contract with Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for Zoning By-law review and Vision in and around the Slade's Ferry Overlay District was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“motion was amended to send out letters to the twelve households that have not returned waivers having a deadline of August 24, 2023 by end of day was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:08 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:08 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“a motion of Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen. Selectman Smith -aye, Selectman Vaught- aye and Selectman Souza - aye.” (second: Vaught)
To approve the subdivision plan filed by Brayton Point, LLC on behalf of Prysmian Cables and Systems to subdivide a parcel of land located at 1 Brayton Point Road, Assessor's Map (A-2, Lot 2) to create a forty-seven (47) acre parcel for the purpose of developing a new state-of-the-art submarine cable factory accessed by a proposed Private Way from Brayton Point Road
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the subdivision plan filed by Brayton Point, LLC on behalf of Prysmian Cables and Systems to subdivide a parcel of land located at 1 Brayton Point Road, Assessor's Map (A-2, Lot 2) to create a forty-seven (47) acre parcel for the purpose of developing a new state-of-the-art submarine cable factory accessed by a proposed Private Way from Brayton Point Road was made by Selectman Vaught. Selectman Smith wants a conditions report submitted to the Board of Health for maintenance of catch basins and a copy of NIPPIS. He wants the Planning Board set wind speed limit and the Board of Health to receive copies of letters from Water/Sewer. There was much discussion on the wind limit and if one can be set. Selectman Smith would like opinions from Attorney Frank, William Horrocks and WSP The motion was amended to remove wind and was seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“motion was seconded by Selectman Smith and unaninmously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Smith)
To close the Board of Health Meeting at 8:54
From the minutes
“A motion to close the Board of Health Meeting at 8:54 was made by Selectmen Smith, seconded by Selectmen Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (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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