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February 5, 2025
9 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 5:06 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:06 pm: A. 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); B. 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 - Police Senior Officers Union 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 and approve the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“a motion to waive the reading of and approve the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on opening of Annual Town Meeting: Set deadlines for Citizens Petitioned Articles and Request from Department Heads
To set deadlines for Citizens Petitions and request from Department heads for Annual Town Meeting by March 7, 2025 by 4 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to set deadlines for Citizens Petitions and request from Department heads for Annual Town Meeting by March 7, 2025 by 4 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss & act on vote to appoint Donna Arruda to the Council on Aging Board for the term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Donna Arruda to the Council on Aging Board term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Donna Arruda to the Council on Aging Board term ending June 30, 2025 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To open the Board of Health meeting
From the minutes
“A motion to open the Board of Health meeting was made by Selectman Smith at 6:34pm and seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To close the public hearing at 6:53 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing at 6:53 pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
To approve the Health and Safety and Soil Management plan for License / Underground Storage Tank at 329 Wilbur Avenue, subject to the applicant paying for an independent third party peer review company to give recommendations on size of stock pile and third party independent monitoring plan independent from applicant and paid for by the applicant
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Health and Safety and Soil Management plan for License / Underground Storage Tank at 329 Wilbur Avenue, subject to the applicant paying for an independent third party peer review company to give recommendations on size of stock pile and third party independent monitoring plan independent from applicant and paid for by the applicant was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To close the Board of Health at 7:00 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to close the Board of Health at 7:00 pm was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Souza at 7:02 PM, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
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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