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December 18, 2024
18 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 5:04 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 December 3, 2024; B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Treasurer/Collector; C. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 6 - Consider the purchase, exchange lease or value of real property, whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiation position - Improvements to Town's Cable System/Office; D. Pursuant to GL c 30A section 21 Paragraph 3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares - Laborers International Union (LIUNA) That motion was seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Vaught - Aye and Selectman Smith - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
To waive the reading of the December 4, 2024, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the December 4, 2024, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and voted 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Public Hearing 6:00 PM
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 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve the application of BP Lounge, LLC Doing Business As Alibi (Manager Kaitlyn Burns) for an on premise restaurant all alcoholic beverage license at 150 Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application of BP Lounge, LLC Doing Business As Alibi (Manager Kaitlyn Burns) for an on premise restaurant all alcoholic beverage license at 150 Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved 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 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the application for a Common Victualler License and Entertainment License filed by BP Lounge, LLC Doing Business As Alibi (Kaitlyn Burns) 150 Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for a Common Victualler License and Entertainment License filed by BP Lounge, LLC Doing Business As Alibi (Kaitlyn Burns) 150 Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the annual licenses as per attached list except the American Legion as Selectman Souza is the manager
The minutes record this vote as 2–0 but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the annual licenses as per attached list except the American Legion as Selectman Souza is the manager, was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To promote Senior Floater Jessica DaSilva to the position of Administrative Assistant-Town Administrator effective January 6, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to promote Senior Floater Jessica DaSilva to the position of Administrative Assistant-Town Administrator effective January 6, 2025 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Carla Mourao to the position of Treasurer/Collector effective January 6, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Carla Mourao to the position of Treasurer/Collector effective January 6, 2025 by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Smith)
Discuss & act on vote to sign an employment contract with Carla Mourao
To approve the contract of Carla Mourao as written
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the contract of Carla Mourao as written was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To accept $1,250.00 donation from Mechanics Cooperative Bank on behalf of the Veteran's Services office and authorize deposit into the Veterans Donation Account # 29 3580 543
From the minutes
“A motion to accept $1,250.00 donation from Mechanics Cooperative Bank on behalf of the Veteran's Services office and authorize deposit into the Veterans Donation Account # 29 3580 543 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To approve the request from Fire Chief Jamison Barros to have emergency medical fund increased from $1.6 million dollars to $1.8 million dollars for remainder of fiscal year 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the request from Fire Chief Jamison Barros to have emergency medical fund increased from $1.6 million dollars to $1.8 million dollars for remainder of fiscal year 2025 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on vote to adopt 2025 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk Pickup/Christmas Tree/Amnesty week
To approve the 2025 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk Pickup/Christmas Tree/Amnesty week schedule
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the 2025 Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste/Bulk Pickup/Christmas Tree/Amnesty week schedule was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve and sign agreement with North Eastern Recue Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of a fire rescue vehicle is
From the minutes
“A motion to approve and sign agreement with North Eastern Recue Vehicles, Inc. for the purchase of a fire rescue vehicle is made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To sign agreement with Ludlow Memorial for the project known as the World War II Monument replacement
From the minutes
“A motion to sign agreement with Ludlow Memorial for the project known as the World War II Monument replacement was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on the admission of Somerset into the Southcoast Public Health Coalition
To vote on the admission of Somerset into the Southcoast Public Health Coalition
From the minutes
“A motion to vote on the admission of Somerset into the Southcoast Public Health Coalition was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To engage in the purchase of clickers with American Rescue Plan Act funding (no dollar amount)
From the minutes
“A motion to engage in the purchase of clickers with American Rescue Plan Act funding (no dollar amount) was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 8:05 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:05 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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