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May 29, 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 5:21 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:21 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of May 1, 2024 and May 8, 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 GL c 30A section 21 Paragraph 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Laborers International Union (LIUNA) That motion was seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0. Selectman Smith - aye, Selectman Vaught - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To approve the minutes of the May 8, 2024 meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the May 8, 2024 meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
To approve the application to transfer a Common Victualler License from Somerset Eatery, Inc. doing business as Somerset Grille, 3015 County Street in Somerset, MA, Russell D. Leonard, Manger to MAKS Eatery Inc. doing business as Somerset Grille, 3015 County Street in Somerset, MA, Steven Ferrara, Manager
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application to transfer a Common Victualler License from Somerset Eatery, Inc. doing business as Somerset Grille, 3015 County Street in Somerset, MA, Russell D. Leonard, Manger to MAKS Eatery Inc. doing business as Somerset Grille, 3015 County Street in Somerset, MA, Steven Ferrara, Manager was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To accept the Town as a Purple Heart community
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the Town as a Purple Heart community was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Vaught and voted unanimously by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on additional signage at Waterfront Park for boat ramp, playground and park overflow
To authorize the Town Administrator to add additional signage
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to add additional signage was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: none Discuss & act on process for annual committee appointments - Selectman Smith would like to get the list of appointments emailed to the Board for the next meeting.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To authorize the Town Administrator to award and sign all contract less than $50,0000 with Town Administrator notifying the Board of Selectmen at least 72 hours in advance. If there is one objection it must be discussed publicly
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to award and sign all contract less than $50,0000 with Town Administrator notifying the Board of Selectmen at least 72 hours in advance. If there is one objection it must be discussed publicly was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 6:59 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:59 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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