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May 15, 2024
11 recorded votes, 4 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
The minutes give the count as 3–0, but the roll call lists 2 Yes and 0 No; the roll call is shown.
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 May 1, 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) That motion was seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Vaught - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To approve the minutes of the March 24, 2024 and May 1, 2024 meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
The minutes give only the count (2–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the March 24, 2024 and May 1, 2024 meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the Water Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Swansea pending and an approved amendment to the agreement by approval of the Board of Selectmen
The minutes give only the count (2–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Water Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Swansea pending and an approved amendment to the agreement by approval of the Board of Selectmen was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the retainer agreement
The minutes give only the count (2–0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the retainer agreement was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by MA Division of Marine Fisheries (Kimberly Fine) Cops & Bobbers: Family Fun Nigh with the Somerset Police Department - Waterfront Park, 300 Main Street in Somerset, MA - Thursday, August 15, 2024, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by MA Division of Marine Fisheries (Kimberly Fine) Cops & Bobbers: Family Fun Nigh with the Somerset Police Department - Waterfront Park, 300 Main Street in Somerset, MA - Thursday, August 15, 2024, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the application filed by Bristol County Car Club (Joseph Brillo) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Somerset Auto Show, Bluffs @ Pierce Beach, South Street in Somerset, MA on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM pending updated Certificate of Insurance showing the Town as an additional insured
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Bristol County Car Club (Joseph Brillo) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Somerset Auto Show, Bluffs @ Pierce Beach, South Street in Somerset, MA on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM pending updated Certificate of Insurance showing the Town as an additional insured was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the application filed by Troop 21 Somerset (Kristin Kelley) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Troop 21 Car Wash, Town Hall Parking Lot, 140 Wood Street in Somerset, MA on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM pending updated Certificate of Insurance
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Troop 21 Somerset (Kristin Kelley) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Troop 21 Car Wash, Town Hall Parking Lot, 140 Wood Street in Somerset, MA on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM pending updated Certificate of Insurance was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation
To approve the application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation - Halloween 5K & Walk (Sharon Sullivan-Puccini) for Temporary Use of Town property Pierce Beach Park, South Street and along Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA - Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:00 AM - 12:15 PM pending an updated Certificate of Insurance
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation - Halloween 5K & Walk (Sharon Sullivan-Puccini) for Temporary Use of Town property Pierce Beach Park, South Street and along Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA - Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:00 AM - 12:15 PM pending an updated Certificate of Insurance was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the application filed by Spirit of Somerset, Inc. (David Berube) for Temporary Use of Town property Somerset Waterfront Park, 300 Main Street & Somerset Historical Society, 274 High Street in Somerset, Spirit of Somerset - Saturday, September 7, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM rain date Sunday, September 8, 2024, (set up, Wednesday, September 6, 2024 - Friday, September 8, 2024, 8:00 AM - 5:00
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Spirit of Somerset, Inc. (David Berube) for Temporary Use of Town property Somerset Waterfront Park, 300 Main Street & Somerset Historical Society, 274 High Street in Somerset, Spirit of Somerset - Saturday, September 7, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM rain date Sunday, September 8, 2024, (set up, Wednesday, September 6, 2024 - Friday, September 8, 2024, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught … The application was unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the application filed by the Veterans Agent (Joshua Rancourt) for Temporary Use of Town Property County Street and various streets off of County Street in Somerset, Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27, 2024, (9:00 AM - 12 Noon)
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by the Veterans Agent (Joshua Rancourt) for Temporary Use of Town Property County Street and various streets off of County Street in Somerset, Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 27, 2024, (9:00 AM - 12 Noon) was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 845 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 845 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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