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March 20, 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 5:13 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:13 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Approve Executive Session Minutes of February 15, 2024 B. 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); C. 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); 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 March 4, 2024, and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of March 4, 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)
To accept a seven-hundred fifty dollar donation ($750.00) on behalf of the Somerset Police Department from Bay Coast Bank and authorize deposit into the Police Department's Comfort Dog account 29-3580-216
From the minutes
“A motion to accept a seven-hundred fifty dollar donation ($750.00) on behalf of the Somerset Police Department from Bay Coast Bank and authorize deposit into the Police Department's Comfort Dog account 29-3580-216 was made by Selectman Vaught seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
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 Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign one year extension for Inter- municipal Agreements with the Town of Swansea for Shared Town Nursing Services and Shared Animal Control services
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign one year extension for Inter- municipal Agreements with the Town of Swansea for Shared Town Nursing Services and Shared Animal Control services was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
For the Town Administrator to sign the First Amendment to the MSBA project funding agreement for the Somerset Middle School MSBA project number 201702703305
From the minutes
“A motion for the Town Administrator to sign the First Amendment to the MSBA project funding agreement for the Somerset Middle School MSBA project number 201702703305 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0. Citizen Input - no.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 8:43 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:43 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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