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January 29, 2025
2 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 4:34 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 4:34 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 8, 2025; B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) 3 - Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); C. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) 3 - Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Southcoast Wind (1 Brayton Point Road); D. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 -3 (a) Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - State Council 93 Local 1701 Highway Union; State Council 93 Local 1701,Water Department and Water Pollution Control Department 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)
For MAKS Eatery Inc. Doing Business As Somerset Grille (Manager Steven Ferrara) for an on premise restaurant Wine & Malt Beverages License at 3015 County Street, Somerset
From the minutes
“A motion for MAKS Eatery Inc. Doing Business As Somerset Grille (Manager Steven Ferrara) for an on premise restaurant Wine & Malt Beverages License at 3015 County Street, Somerset was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
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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