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September 27, 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
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, Town Administrator, Mark Ullucci; Consolidated Personnel By-Law Employees (see attached list) 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 September 13, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading and approve the minutes of September 13, 2023, was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the application filed by Bristol County Car Club (Joseph Brillo) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Bluffs @ Pierce Beach, South Street in Somerset, MA on Sunday, October 21, 2023, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Bristol County Car Club (Joseph Brillo) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Bluffs @ Pierce Beach, South Street in Somerset, MA on Sunday, October 21, 2023, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation (Sharon Puccini) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Town Green, County Street, in Somerset, MA for temporary sign (5K Halloween Walk - October 21, 2023) Sunday, October 8, 2023, through Saturday, October 21, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation (Sharon Puccini) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Town Green, County Street, in Somerset, MA for temporary sign (5K Halloween Walk - October 21, 2023) Sunday, October 8, 2023, through Saturday, October 21, 2023, was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Review/Discuss America Rescue Plan Act spending and consider vote to appropriate funds, vote if ready
To allocate the balance in Bristol County ARPA funds to the Water Department
From the minutes
“A motion to allocate the balance in Bristol County ARPA funds to the Water Department was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve up to $150,000 in free cash from ARPA for the Almy Road project
From the minutes
“A motion to approve up to $150,000 in free cash from ARPA for the Almy Road project was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To declare twenty-four (24) chairs from the Council on Aging as surplus property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30b, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment Bylaw
From the minutes
“A motion to declare twenty-four (24) chairs from the Council on Aging as surplus property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30b, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment Bylaw was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 8:07 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:07 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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