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October 4, 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: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 13, 2023; 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 5:01pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 13, 2023; 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);Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract 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); 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 position - Valley Road Drainage Project 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)
Review and vote to approve proposed articles for Special Town Meeting
To sign the Inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Swansea for shared Animal Control Services and Town Nursing Services
From the minutes
“A motion by to sign the Inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Swansea for shared Animal Control Services and Town Nursing Services was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To allow Musictown to place a sign at the center until October 14, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to allow Musictown to place a sign at the center until October 14, 2023 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 7:53 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:53 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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