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November 13, 2024
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza
Absent: Jacob Vaught
Every vote, in order
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:04 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:04 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of October 28, 2024 B. Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Open Meeting Law: To review, approve and consider for release Executive Session meeting Minutes from April 28, 2024, thru November 7, 2024, pursuant to a request by Mr. Patrick Higgins dated November 7, 2024; C. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Deputy Police Chief; Building Inspector D. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) 3 - Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - E911 Dispatchers Union; Police Senior Officers Union That motion was seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Smith - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Vaught)
License, at the premises located at 1199 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA
To open the public hearing as
From the minutes
“A motion to open the public hearing as made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and voted 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously voted 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the application of E.S.M. Inc., doing business as ESM Auto Sales for a Class II Auto Dealers License, at the premises located at 1199 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application of E.S.M. Inc., doing business as ESM Auto Sales for a Class II Auto Dealers License, at the premises located at 1199 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To indefinitely postpone the December 2nd Town Meeting to a date to be determined. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to indefinitely postpone the December 2nd Town Meeting to a date to be determined. The motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on appointment of Highway Department Highway Laborer Adam Monteiro to the position of Motor Equipment Operator
To appoint Highway Department Highway Laborer Adam Monteiro to the position of Motor Equipment Operator effective November 18, 2024
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Highway Department Highway Laborer Adam Monteiro to the position of Motor Equipment Operator effective November 18, 2024 was made by Selectman Allen Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved 3-0.” (second: Jamison D. Souza)
To accept a one thousand one hundred one ($1,101.00) dollar donation from AVII LLC, on behalf of the Somerset Fire Department and authorize deposit into the Fire General Donation Account # 29 3580 220
From the minutes
“A motion pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one thousand one hundred one ($1,101.00) dollar donation from AVII LLC, on behalf of the Somerset Fire Department and authorize deposit into the Fire General Donation Account # 29 3580 220 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one thousand one hundred one ($1,101.00) dollar donation from AVII LLC, on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police General Donation Account # 29 3580 210
From the minutes
“A motion to vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one thousand one hundred one ($1,101.00) dollar donation from AVII LLC, on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police General Donation Account # 29 3580 210 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one thousand ($1,000.00) dollar donation from Michael's Federal Credit Union, on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Comfort Dog Donation Account # 29 3580 216
From the minutes
“A motion to pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one thousand ($1,000.00) dollar donation from Michael's Federal Credit Union, on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Comfort Dog Donation Account # 29 3580 216 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adjourn at 8:24 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:24 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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