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April 2, 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 5:35pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:35pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of February 5, 2025, and February 26, 2025; Supporting Documents- Draft copy of executive session minutes B. Pursuant to G.L. 30A section 21 (a) (3) Discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares- National Opioid Litigation 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 - Police Senior Officers Union D. 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); 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)
Discuss and act on vote to sign warrant for the Annual Town Election
To sign the warrant for the Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the warrant for the Annual Town Election was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss and act on vote to sign letter to notify Chairmen of the Democratic and Republican Town Committees, to acquire a list of candidates who seek to be appointed as Election Officers
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
Yes: Jamison D. Souza, Smith, Vaught
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught- so moved, seconded by Selectman Smith and was approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Vaught- Aye, Selectman Smith- Aye, and.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss and act on appointment of Ken Oehmen to the Veterans Advisory Board for an unexpired term
To appoint Ken Oehmen to the Veteran's Advisory Board for an unexpired term
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Ken Oehmen to the Veteran's Advisory Board for an unexpired term was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To sign a License Agreement with the Somerset Baseball League, Inc. for the South Complex Concession Stand
From the minutes
“A motion to sign a License Agreement with the Somerset Baseball League, Inc. for the South Complex Concession Stand was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss and act on request from Deane Markell to storage two (2) unregistered vehicles for an additional thirty (30) days at 105 Falcon Locke Way in Somerset
To approve the request from Deane Markell to storage two (2) unregistered vehicles for an additional thirty (30) days at 105 Falcon Locke Way in Somerset and to reappear in front of the board if they are not registered
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the request from Deane Markell to storage two (2) unregistered vehicles for an additional thirty (30) days at 105 Falcon Locke Way in Somerset and to reappear in front of the board if they are not registered was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss and act on application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by Congregational Christian Church, Easter Sunday Service
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
Yes: Jamison D. Souza, Smith, Vaught
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught- so moved and seconded by Selectman Smith … The motion was approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Vaught- Aye, Selectman Smith- Aye, and Selectman Souza- Aye.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Discuss and act on application for Temporary Use of Town Property filed by MA Division of Marine Fisheries (Kimberly Fine) Saltwater Angler Educational Fishing Clinic
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
Yes: Jamison D. Souza, Smith, Vaught
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith- so moved and seconded by Selectman Vaught … The motion was approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Vaught- Aye, Selectman Smith- Aye, and Selectman Souza- Aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 8:01pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:01pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectman 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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