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August 14, 2024
10 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 5:08 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:08 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of July 10, 2024 B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non- union Personnel - Chief of Police position - William Tedford C. 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 L0cal 1701,Water Department and Water Pollution Control 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, Selectman Smith - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
To approve the minutes of the July 10, 2024 and July 31, 2024 meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2024 and July 31, 2024 meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
New Business: Discuss & act on signing warrant for the State Primary Election
To approve and sign the warrant for the State Primary Election
From the minutes
“A motion to approve and sign the warrant for the State Primary Election was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint the list of Poll workers as posted
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint the list of Poll workers as posted was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectmen Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Vaught- aye; Selectman Smith- aye; Selectman Souza - aye.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the application filed by Michelle Oehmen for Temporary Use of Town Property - (1) Sign at Town Green, County Street in Somerset, MA and yard signs on Town Property various locations-Bowling for Pediatric Cancer Research-August 18, 2024 - September 22, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Michelle Oehmen for Temporary Use of Town Property - (1) Sign at Town Green, County Street in Somerset, MA and yard signs on Town Property various locations-Bowling for Pediatric Cancer Research-August 18, 2024 - September 22, 2024, was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement for American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Council Local 1701- Water Department
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Council Local 1701- Water Department was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve Memorandum of Agreement for American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Council Local 1701- Water Pollution Control Department
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Memorandum of Agreement for American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Council Local 1701- Water Pollution Control Department was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To designate a School Zone proposal for street around Somerset Berkley Regional High School; (Luther Avenue, Prospect Street, and Clifford Holland Road)
From the minutes
“A motion to designate a School Zone proposal for street around Somerset Berkley Regional High School; (Luther Avenue, Prospect Street, and Clifford Holland Road) was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Supporting Documents: none Discuss & Act on Resolution authorizing the Town of Somerset to participate in Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) - There were discussions regarding this Selectman Souza read the resolution
From the minutes
“A motion on the Resolution authorizing the Town of Somerset to participate in Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:24 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:24 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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