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January 3, 2024
13 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 5:02pm: Pursuant to G.L. c.30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of November 29, 2023; Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Review and consider for release Executive Session Minutes 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
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:02pm: Pursuant to G.L. c.30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of November 29, 2023; Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Review and consider for release Executive Session Minutes 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) 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); Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 6 - Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel -Town Administrator, Mark Ullucci; 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 November 29, 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 November 29, 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)
License Status Hearing
To open the public hearing for 3 Dad's Auto (James Branco), 4052 County Street, Somerset, MA - License Status Hearing - Class 2 Used Car License
From the minutes
“A motion to open the public hearing for 3 Dad's Auto (James Branco), 4052 County Street, Somerset, MA - License Status Hearing - Class 2 Used Car License was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To close the Public Hearing at 6:46
From the minutes
“A motion to close the Public Hearing at 6:46 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To extend the license of 3 Dad's Auto (James Branco), 4052 County Street, Somerset, MA through midnight of February 22, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to extend the license of 3 Dad's Auto (James Branco), 4052 County Street, Somerset, MA through midnight of February 22, 2024 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Review and consider vote to sign Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement
To vote to sign Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to sign Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Votes Act of 2022, effective June 23, 2022
To conduct early voting for early voting April 1, 2024 - April 3, 2024 at the Town Office during business hours
From the minutes
“A motion to conduct early voting for early voting April 1, 2024 - April 3, 2024 at the Town Office during business hours was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To vote to consider vote to authorize the Police Chief to assign Police details for the 2024 calendar year elections
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to consider vote to authorize the Police Chief to assign Police details for the 2024 calendar year elections was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To vote to add the forthcoming vacated seat by Town Clerk Dolores Bence on the Annual Town Election Ballot on April 8, 2024, for a two (2) year unexpired term
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to add the forthcoming vacated seat by Town Clerk Dolores Bence on the Annual Town Election Ballot on April 8, 2024, for a two (2) year unexpired term was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To open the Town Meeting warrant: Set Deadline of March 1, 2024 for Citizens Petitioned Articles and Request from Department Heads
From the minutes
“A motion to open the Town Meeting warrant: Set Deadline of March 1, 2024 for Citizens Petitioned Articles and Request from Department Heads was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To accept a one-thousand and one dollar donation ($1,001.00) on behalf of the Somerset Police Department from AVII LLC, Orbits Inn and authorize deposit into the Police Department's General Gift and Donations account 29-3580-210.
From the minutes
“A motion to accept a one-thousand and one dollar donation ($1,001.00) on behalf of the Somerset Police Department from AVII LLC, Orbits Inn and authorize deposit into the Police Department's General Gift and Donations account 29-3580-210. Was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign agreement with Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for Route 103 study
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign agreement with Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for Route 103 study was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 8:21 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:21 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).
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