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February 28, 2024
7 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 5:02 pm: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 31, 2024; Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination ("MCAD") Complaint) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation filed against the Town (Case Name: Cynthia M Dollar vs. Somerset Highway Department, Docket num
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:02 pm: Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 31, 2024; Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A §21 (a) (3) (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination ("MCAD") Complaint) - to discuss strategy with respect to litigation filed against the Town (Case Name: Cynthia M Dollar vs. Somerset Highway Department, Docket number: 18NEM01523-MCAD Complaint); 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 3-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
To waive the reading of the minutes of January 17, 2024, and February 15, 2024 and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of January 17, 2024, and February 15, 2024 and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Ority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Somerset to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority
From the minutes
“The motion was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approve by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Ority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Somerset to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority
From the minutes
“The motion was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To declare the above items surplus
From the minutes
“A motion to declare the above items surplus was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign amendment number 1 to agreement with Beta Group, Inc. for Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) FY 22-23 permit services
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign amendment number 1 to agreement with Beta Group, Inc. for Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) FY 22-23 permit services was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 8:41 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:41 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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