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January 15, 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 5:51 pm
Yes: Jamison D. Souza, SmithAbsent: Vaught
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:51 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of December 18, 2024; That motion was made by Selectman Smith and seconded by Selectman Souza, approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0. Selectman Souza- Aye and Selectman Smith-Aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To approve the article for special Town meeting as posted
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the article for special Town meeting as posted was made by Selectman Vaught. Mr. Ullucci asks to exclude the South Coast Tax Increment Funding agreement as a warrant on the article. Selectman Vaught amends his motion to exclude the South Coast Tax Increment Funding agreement, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on vote to appoint Jeffrey D Silvia of Somerset, MA to the position of Laborer at the Highway Department
To appoint Jeffrey D Silvia of Somerset, MA to the position of Laborer at the Highway Department, start date contingent upon passing a criminal offender record information screening, medical screening and drug screening
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Jeffrey D Silvia of Somerset, MA to the position of Laborer at the Highway Department, start date contingent upon passing a criminal offender record information screening, medical screening and drug screening was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for project number 24-02
To approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for project number 24-02
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for project number 24-02 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To approve applications filed by Somerset Open Air Market (Allison Faunce) for Temporary Use of Town Property as read along with waiving filing fees
From the minutes
“A motion to approve applications filed by Somerset Open Air Market (Allison Faunce) for Temporary Use of Town Property as read along with waiving filing fees was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Smith at 7:40, 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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