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October 28, 2024
8 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
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“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.” (second: Vaught)
To approve the minutes of the September 25, 2024, & October 9, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2024, & October 9, 2024, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on signing the State Election Warrant
To sign the Election Warrant
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the Election Warrant was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by Somerset Cemeteries
To approve the application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by Somerset Cemeteries - Wreaths Across American (George Andes) for Wreaths Across American - Wreath Laying Ceremony at Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by Somerset Cemeteries - Wreaths Across American (George Andes) for Wreaths Across American - Wreath Laying Ceremony at Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught, and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by Somerset Veterans Services Office (Joshua Rancourt) for Veterans Day Ceremony at World War 11 1464 County Street, Monday, November 11, 2024, 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by Somerset Veterans Services Office (Joshua Rancourt) for Veterans Day Ceremony at World War 11 1464 County Street, Monday, November 11, 2024, 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Steven Affonso as an Alternate Zoning Board member for the term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Steven Affonso as an Alternate Zoning Board member for the term ending June 30, 2025 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“A motion read as per the attached by Selectman Jamison Souza, seconded by Seelctman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 8:45 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:45 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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