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August 28, 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 5:35 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:35 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of July 31, 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 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 appoint William Tedford to Police Chief of Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint William Tedford to Police Chief of Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the minutes of the August 14, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
New Business: Discuss & act on Election Worker Conduct Policy
To accept the Election Worker Conduct Policy as written
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the Election Worker Conduct Policy as written was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To to accept a two thousand two hundred fifty ($2,250.00) dollar donation from Horner Millworks/North Altantic Corporation on behalf of the Veteran's Service Department and authorize deposit into the Veterans Donation Account # 29-3580-543
From the minutes
“A motion to to accept a two thousand two hundred fifty ($2,250.00) dollar donation from Horner Millworks/North Altantic Corporation on behalf of the Veteran's Service Department and authorize deposit into the Veterans Donation Account # 29-3580-543 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To sign the agreement with Kimpan, Inc. to furnish all labor, materials and equipment for the project known as Buffinton Park and Playground
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement with Kimpan, Inc. to furnish all labor, materials and equipment for the project known as Buffinton Park and Playground was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught, and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:22 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:22 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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