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April 24, 2024
8 recorded votes, 7 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
To waive the reading of the minutes of March 27, 2024, and approve as circulated
The minutes record this vote as 2–0 but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of March 27, 2024, and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Lieutenant Jerry Cunha to the rank of Captain effective Sunday May 12, 2024
The minutes record this vote as 2–0 but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Lieutenant Jerry Cunha to the rank of Captain effective Sunday May 12, 2024 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Firefighter Tyler Nicolan to the rank of Lieutenant effective Sunday, May 12, 2024
The minutes record this vote as 2–0 but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Firefighter Tyler Nicolan to the rank of Lieutenant effective Sunday, May 12, 2024 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectman 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on process for hiring a Police Chief
To open the application process internally effective April 25, 2024 as coordinated through the Town Administrator
The minutes record this vote as 2–0 but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to open the application process internally effective April 25, 2024 as coordinated through the Town Administrator was made by Selectmen Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the town warrants except article four as listed
The minutes give only the count (2–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the town warrants except article four as listed was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
For proposed town owned land pending changes in number six requiring a conceptual plan and any call back language by the Town Administrator
The minutes give only the count (2–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion for proposed town owned land pending changes in number six requiring a conceptual plan and any call back language by the Town Administrator was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and approved by Selectmen 2 -0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one- hundred eighty dollar donation ($180.00) on behalf of the Somerset Public Library from Chace Street Elementary School through their Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and authorize deposit into the Library Gifts account 29-3580-728
The minutes give only the count (2–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one- hundred eighty dollar donation ($180.00) on behalf of the Somerset Public Library from Chace Street Elementary School through their Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and authorize deposit into the Library Gifts account 29-3580-728 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:02 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:02 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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