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September 25, 2024
11 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 5:32 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:32 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of August 28, 2024, & September 11, 2024 B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non- union Personnel - Town Planner; C. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non- union Personnel - Building Inspector 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 September 11, 2024 and September 17, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2024 and September 17, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen as circulated was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appoint Amy Messier of Somerset to the positon of Town Planner effective September 26, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Amy Messier of Somerset to the positon of Town Planner effective September 26, 2024, was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectmen Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on employment contract with Town Planner Amy Messier
To sign a three year employment contract with Amy Messier
From the minutes
“A motion to sign a three year employment contract with Amy Messier was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught, and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on appointment of Shannon Martin to the Cultural Council for two three year terms ending June 30, 2030
To appoint Shannon Martin to the Cultural Council for two three year terms ending June 30, 2030
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Shannon Martin to the Cultural Council for two three year terms ending June 30, 2030, was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on Board of Selectmen license & permit fee schedule
To approve the Board of Selectmen's license and permit fee schedule
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Board of Selectmen's license and permit fee schedule was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To declare the items surplus as posted
From the minutes
“A motion to declare the items surplus as posted was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on agreement with Attorney Arthur Frank and Retired Honorable Judge Attorney Joseph Macy for Legal Services related to Brayton Point, LLC
To agreement with Attorney Arthur Frank and Retired Honorable Judge Attorney Joseph Macy for Legal Services related to Brayton Point, LLC
From the minutes
“A motion to agreement with Attorney Arthur Frank and Retired Honorable Judge Attorney Joseph Macy for Legal Services related to Brayton Point, LLC, was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on Special Town Meeting Schedule
To propose a Special Town Meeting for December 2, 2024, with the deadlines for Department head articles and citizens petitions of October 16, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to propose a Special Town Meeting for December 2, 2024, with the deadlines for Department head articles and citizens petitions of October 16, 2024, was made by Selectmen Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on vote to sign agreement with Full Scope Contracting for the project known as Old Town Hall Restrooms
To sign an agreement with Full Scope Contracting for the project know as Old Town Hall Restrooms
From the minutes
“A motion to sign an agreement with Full Scope Contracting for the project know as Old Town Hall Restrooms was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:40 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:40 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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