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September 11, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 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 5:36 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:36 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of August 14, 2024; B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non- union Personnel - Town Planner 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)
New Business: Discuss & act on appointment of Andrew Perez of Westport, MA to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
To appoint Andrew Perez of Westport, MA to position of Firefighter/Paramedic
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Andrew Perez of Westport, MA to position of Firefighter/Paramedic 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, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2024, meeting 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)
To open the hearing at 6:27
From the minutes
“A motion to open the hearing at 6:27 was made by Selectmen Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the application of Wilbur Avenue Associates to store propane at 329 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA as follows: One (1) 30,000 gallons underground tank (Class 1), Two (2) 3,500 gallons bobtail truck Dot tanks (Class 1), Empty 50, 100, 500 gallons consumer tanks (Class 1) with the following restrictions
Yes: Jamison D. Souza, VaughtNo: Smith
From the minutes
“motion to approve the application of Wilbur Avenue Associates to store propane at 329 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA as follows: One (1) 30,000 gallons underground tank (Class 1), Two (2) 3,500 gallons bobtail truck Dot tanks (Class 1), Empty 50, 100, 500 gallons consumer tanks (Class 1) with the following restrictions: 1. Any wholesale operations are prohibited and 2. Upon receipt of the order of conditions from DEP, Santoro Oil shall appear before the Board of Health prior to commencing any construction activity and must comply with any and all conditions issued at that time was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted by Selectmen 2-1. Selectman Vaught - aye, Selectman Souza -aye and Selectman Smith - nay.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the Common Victullar License for Choo Chew
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Common Victullar License for Choo Chew was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Jamison Souza to sign the license
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Jamison Souza to sign the license was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:54 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:54 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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