MassVoter.com← Somerset Board of SelectmenSomerset Board of Selectmen · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 18, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Somerset ballot: 15 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza, Jacob Vaught
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:04pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 27, 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 5:04pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 27, 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); 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 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)
To waive the reading of the minutes of September 27, 2023 and October 4, 2023 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of September 27, 2023 and October 4, 2023 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
License - @ From Scratch Bakery
To approve Danielle Lavallee (Socials Spirits, LLC) 616 Seekell Street, East Taunton, MA - Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages Only License - @ From Scratch Bakery - 108 County Street, Somerset, MA, Saturday, October 28, 2023, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Danielle Lavallee (Socials Spirits, LLC) 616 Seekell Street, East Taunton, MA - Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages Only License - @ From Scratch Bakery - 108 County Street, Somerset, MA, Saturday, October 28, 2023, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve The Tax Increment Financing
From the minutes
“A motion to approve The Tax Increment Financing was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To set the salary and benefits appropriation of $70,000 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to set the salary and benefits appropriation of $70,000 for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: Copy of Town Planner Job Description Sign Special Town Meeting Warrant - Selectman chair Jamison Souza read through the article (see attached).” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting moving the School articles before the Water
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the warrant for the Special Town Meeting moving the School articles before the Water was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Selectman Smith as a representative on the Somerset Access TV Board
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Selectman Smith as a representative on the Somerset Access TV Board was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 and the talent bank applications will be taken starting October 19, 2023 through November 1, 2023.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appoint Bernard Miranda as a primary member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with the term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Bernard Miranda as a primary member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with the term ending June 30, 2026, was made by Selectmen Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
The Board acknowledged the complaint and authorized Town Counsel to respond
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 8:55 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:55 pm was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →