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February 26, 2025
7 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 5:46 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:46 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 15, 2025; & January 22, 2025 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 transfer a Common Victualler License from Robert Mongeon, 2756 County Bakers Inc. Doing Business as Dunkin Donuts 2756 County Street to David Cafua County Street Donuts LLC Doing Business as Dunkin Donuts 2756 County Street
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer a Common Victualler License from Robert Mongeon, 2756 County Bakers Inc. Doing Business as Dunkin Donuts 2756 County Street to David Cafua County Street Donuts LLC Doing Business as Dunkin Donuts 2756 County Street was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To transfer a Common Victualler License from Robert Mongeon, Somerset Mfg. Company Inc. Doing Business as Dunkin Donuts 978 County Street to David Cafua County Street Donuts LLC Doing Business as Dunkin Donuts 978 County Street
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer a Common Victualler License from Robert Mongeon, Somerset Mfg. Company Inc. Doing Business as Dunkin Donuts 978 County Street to David Cafua County Street Donuts LLC Doing Business as Dunkin Donuts 978 County Street was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To waive the reading of the January 29, 2025, and February 5, 2025, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the January 29, 2025, and February 5, 2025, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appoint Richard Gardner to the Somerset Veteran's Advisory Board for an indefinite term ending
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Richard Gardner to the Somerset Veteran's Advisory Board for an indefinite term ending was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appoint Steve Barreira of New Bedford, MA as Constable for the term ending, June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Steve Barreira of New Bedford, MA as Constable for the term ending, June 30, 2028 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss and act on Mileage Reimbursement rate for 2025
To set the mileage reimbursement rate to 70 cents per mile for business use
From the minutes
“A motion to set the mileage reimbursement rate to 70 cents per mile for business use was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (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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