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February 15, 2024
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza
Absent: Jacob Vaught
Every vote, in order
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:20 pm: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 17, 2024 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. chapt
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:20 pm: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 17, 2024 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 - 3 (a) Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - E-911 Dispatchers' Union; Patrolman's Union; Police Senior Officers' Union That motion was seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
To waive the reading of the minutes of January 17, 2024, and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of January 17, 2024, and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss and act on Chapter 90 reimbursement request for project 23-1
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for project 23-1
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for project 23-1 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the request for Riverside Avenue sidewalks and curbing
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the request for Riverside Avenue sidewalks and curbing was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To sign the Fire Department Boat Motor Contract
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the Fire Department Boat Motor Contract was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To sign the contract
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the contract was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To sign the warrant for the Presidential Primary
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the warrant for the Presidential Primary was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To appoint Joseph Castro to the Conservation Commission for the Term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Joseph Castro to the Conservation Commission for the Term ending June 30, 2025 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To appoint Heather Gregory to the Cultural Council for two three year terms, ending June 30, 2030
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Heather Gregory to the Cultural Council for two three year terms, ending June 30, 2030 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-09.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
The Transfer Station is losing $100,000 a year
From the minutes
“A motion sign the Highway Scale Project Contract was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adjourn at 7:28 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:28 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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