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October 25, 2023
6 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 5:03pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of October 4, 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; South Coast Wind (1 Brayton Point Road); Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 3
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:03pm: Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of October 4, 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; 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; That motion was seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3- 0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith- Aye and Selectman Vaught - Aye.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To waive the reading of the minutes of October 11, 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 October 11, 2023 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To authorize Town Counsel to respond Dr. Healey
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize Town Counsel to respond Dr. Healey was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To respond to the Attorney General
From the minutes
“A motion to respond to the Attorney General was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 6:25 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:25 pm was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To reconvene at 6:53
From the minutes
“A motion to reconvene at 6:53 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (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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