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September 20, 2023
4 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
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:01pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:01pm: A. 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 B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel Police Captain, William Tedford; Deputy Fire Chief, Jason Phillips 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 waive the reading and approve the minutes of August 30, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes of August 30, 2023, was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Brandi Viveiros of Swansea, MA to the position of Assistant Treasurer/Group Benefits Coordinator
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Brandi Viveiros of Swansea, MA to the position of Assistant Treasurer/Group Benefits Coordinator was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously Supporting Documents: Copy of resume, application.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 9:42 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 9:42 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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