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May 8, 2024
6 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 5:33 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:33 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of April 11, 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 - South Coast Wind (1 Brayton Point Road); C. 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 - 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 April 11, 2024, and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of April 11, 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 approve the Town Meeting Warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting on May 20, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Town Meeting Warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting on May 20, 2024 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To Appoint Board's Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) - Representative Christopher Simons; Alternate - Scott Santos, term ending June 1, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to Appoint Board's Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) - Representative Christopher Simons; Alternate - Scott Santos, term ending June 1, 2025, was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To Re- Appoint Richard Peirce as the Board's Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District for the term ending June 1, 2025was
From the minutes
“a motion to Re- Appoint Richard Peirce as the Board's Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District for the term ending June 1, 2025was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 6:53 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:53 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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