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January 8, 2025
6 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 4:39pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 4:39pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of December 4, 2024; B. 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 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 18, 2024 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Licenses: Application of South Somerset Progressive Club 139 Seaver Street Somerset, MA for Change of Manager (from Kevin Benevides to James Perron Manager)
For the change of Manager from Kevin Benevides to James Perron
From the minutes
“A motion was made for the change of Manager from Kevin Benevides to James Perron was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
For in person early voting on April 7, April 8, and April 9 at the Town Hall
From the minutes
“A motion for in person early voting on April 7, April 8, and April 9 at the Town Hall was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To assign Police details for April 14, 2025 from 11 AM to 9 PM
From the minutes
“A motion to assign Police details for April 14, 2025 from 11 AM to 9 PM was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn by Selectman Smith was made at 7:24 pm, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved 3-0.” (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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