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May 1, 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 5:03 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:03 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of March 27, 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); D. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Council Local 1701, Water Department; Water Pollution; and Highway Department E. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Deputy Fire Chief - Jason Phillips 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)
Licenses: Joseph Boisvert -Ocean State Concessions LLC, Doing Business As Memphis Kelle Tap Truck
To approve the license for Joseph Boisvert -Ocean State Concessions LLC, Doing Business As Memphis Kelle Tap Truck - 303 Main Avenue Warwick RI - Special One Day Wine Beverages Only - event on the premises of Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA occurring on Saturday, May 11, 2024; at Foodchella 7 event - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a rain date of Sunday, May 12, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the license for Joseph Boisvert -Ocean State Concessions LLC, Doing Business As Memphis Kelle Tap Truck - 303 Main Avenue Warwick RI - Special One Day Wine Beverages Only - event on the premises of Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA occurring on Saturday, May 11, 2024; at Foodchella 7 event - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a rain date of Sunday, May 12, 2024 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
New Business: Appoint Jessica DaSilva of Swansea, MA to the position of Senior Floater
To appoint Jessica DaSilva of Swansea, MA to the position of Senior Floater effective May 20, 2024 contingent on passing the physical and CORI
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Jessica DaSilva of Swansea, MA to the position of Senior Floater effective May 20, 2024 contingent on passing the physical and CORI was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To amend article 4B from $25,200,123 to $24, 950,123 was made Selectman Vaught
From the minutes
“A motion to amend article 4B from $25,200,123 to $24, 950,123 was made Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Smith)
To approve the Special Town Meeting article as written
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Special Town Meeting article as written was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property for Greek Easter Celebration on Saturday, May 4, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property for Greek Easter Celebration on Saturday, May 4, 2024 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 8:06 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:06 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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