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September 13, 2023
11 recorded votes, 1 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
That the Board enter into executive session at 4:31pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of August 30, 2023; B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) 3 - Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); South Coast Wind (1 Bra
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 4:31pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of August 30, 2023; B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) 3 - Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); South Coast Wind (1 Brayton Point Road) C. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Town Administrator - Mark Ullucci D. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 6 - Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating That 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.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To appoint Mr. Robert Taylor to the Housing Authority to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Thomas Potter with the term ending April 8, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Mr. Robert Taylor to the Housing Authority to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Thomas Potter with the term ending April 8, 2024 was made by Selectman Vaught. The motion was seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To add the vacant seat to the ballot on April 8, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to add the vacant seat to the ballot on April 8, 2023 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To accept a four-thousand eight hundred one dollar and 95 cents ($4,801.95) donation on behalf of the TRIAD Collaborative in Bristol County and authorize deposit into the Somerset TRIAD Collaborative account 29-3580-541
From the minutes
“A motion pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a four-thousand eight hundred one dollar and 95 cents ($4,801.95) donation on behalf of the TRIAD Collaborative in Bristol County and authorize deposit into the Somerset TRIAD Collaborative account 29-3580-541 was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectmen Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
To appoint Ryan .J Pittsley of Seekonk to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic effective September 24, 2023 pending the outcome of the HRD,CORI and SORI
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Ryan .J Pittsley of Seekonk to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic effective September 24, 2023 pending the outcome of the HRD,CORI and SORI was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To sign the contract with Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for the Valley Road Project
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the contract with Aqua Line Utility, Inc., for the Valley Road Project was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Vadar System Inc.
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Vadar System Inc., was made by Selectman Vaught seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Review, discuss and vote to sign agreement with MAG Retail Holdings
To vote to sign agreement with MAG Retail Holdings - FFD, LLC, (Doing Business AS McGovern Commercial HQ) for Fire Department Command Vehicle
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to sign agreement with MAG Retail Holdings - FFD, LLC, (Doing Business AS McGovern Commercial HQ) for Fire Department Command Vehicle was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Mr. Steven Moniz as an alternate member to the Zoning Board with the term ending June 30, 2025
The minutes give only the count (2–1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Mr. Steven Moniz as an alternate member to the Zoning Board with the term ending June 30, 2025 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and was voted by Selectmen 2-1.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To appoint Mr. Robert Gaw and Richard Peirce effective immediately with no ending term
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Mr. Robert Gaw and Richard Peirce effective immediately with no ending term was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 8:50 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:50 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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