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March 5, 2025
8 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 5:09 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:09 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 - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); 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 - Southcoast Wind (1 Brayton Point Road); C. 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 - Dispatchers E911 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)
New Business: Discuss & act on vote to sign Memorandum of Agreement with the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 108 Dispatchers E911 Union
To approve and sign Memorandum of Agreement with the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 108 Dispatchers E911 Union
From the minutes
“A motion to approve and sign Memorandum of Agreement with the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 108 Dispatchers E911 Union was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Nicolas Cunha of Somerset, MA to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic effective April 13, 2025 subject to Human resource division, physical ability test, sex offender registry information, and criminal offender registry information
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Nicolas Cunha of Somerset, MA to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic effective April 13, 2025 subject to Human resource division, physical ability test, sex offender registry information, and criminal offender registry information was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To appoint William Rose of Somerset, MA to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic effective April 13, 2025 subject to Human resource testing, physical ability test, sex offender registry information, and criminal offender registry information
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint William Rose of Somerset, MA to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic effective April 13, 2025 subject to Human resource testing, physical ability test, sex offender registry information, and criminal offender registry information was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Kelly Rebello to the position of Administrative Assistant-Fire Department effective April 23, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Kelly Rebello to the position of Administrative Assistant-Fire Department effective April 23, 2025 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To promote Lieutenant Robert Durette to the rank of Captain, effective March 23, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to promote Lieutenant Robert Durette to the rank of Captain, effective March 23, 2025 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To promote Firefighter Justin Raulino to the rank of Lieutenant
From the minutes
“A motion to promote Firefighter Justin Raulino to the rank of Lieutenant was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 6:40pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:40pm 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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