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October 9, 2024
12 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) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non- union Personnel - Deputy Police Chief; 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) 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 open the public hearing
From the minutes
“A motion to open the public hearing was made by Selectman 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 Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the application of Sunoco LLC to store gasoline & diesel at 525 County Street, Somerset, MA as follows: One (1) 16,000 gallons underground tank (Class IB) and one (1) 16,000 underground split tank 8,000 gallons (class 1B) & 8,000 gallons (Class ll)
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application of Sunoco LLC to store gasoline & diesel at 525 County Street, Somerset, MA as follows: One (1) 16,000 gallons underground tank (Class IB) and one (1) 16,000 underground split tank 8,000 gallons (class 1B) & 8,000 gallons (Class ll) was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To promote Detective Michael DeMoranville to the position of Sergeant effective October 13, 2024, was made Selectman Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to promote Detective Michael DeMoranville to the position of Sergeant effective October 13, 2024, was made Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on vote to appoint Alternate Zoning Board member Steven Moniz as primary member on the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Alternate Zoning Board member Steven Moniz as a primary member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Alternate Zoning Board member Steven Moniz as a primary member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending June 30, 2027, was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on vote to appoint the following individuals to the position of Laborer at the Highway Department: William Tedford of Somerset, MA; Brian Cadima of Somerset, MA
To appoint the following individuals to the position of Laborer at the Highway Department: William Tedford of Somerset, MA; Brian Cadima of Somerset, MA contingent on passing the physical, drug screen and CORI with a dated to be determined by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint the following individuals to the position of Laborer at the Highway Department: William Tedford of Somerset, MA; Brian Cadima of Somerset, MA contingent on passing the physical, drug screen and CORI with a dated to be determined by the Town Administrator was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To accept the following donations on behalf of the Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Department's General Donation Account 29-3580-210: Five (500.00) hundred dollars from E.M. Raad Inc.; Five ($500.00) hundred dollars from Somerset Federal Credit Union
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the following donations on behalf of the Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Department's General Donation Account 29-3580-210: Five (500.00) hundred dollars from E.M. Raad Inc.; Five ($500.00) hundred dollars from Somerset Federal Credit Union was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To accept five (5) donations totaling three hundred fifty ($350.00) dollars on behalf of the Fire Department made in the memory of Firefighter Robert Bacon and deposit into the Fire Department donation account 29-3580-220
From the minutes
“A motion to accept five (5) donations totaling three hundred fifty ($350.00) dollars on behalf of the Fire Department made in the memory of Firefighter Robert Bacon and deposit into the Fire Department donation account 29-3580-220 was made by Selectmen Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To sign agreement with Kompan Inc. to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for the project known as the South Complex Playground Project
From the minutes
“A motion to sign agreement with Kompan Inc. to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for the project known as the South Complex Playground Project was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught)
To sign agreement with Kompan Inc. to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for the project known as the American Veterans (Amvets) Playground Project
From the minutes
“A motion to sign agreement with Kompan Inc. to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for the project known as the American Veterans (Amvets) Playground Project was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 6:43 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:43 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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