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April 9, 2025
6 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 5:35 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:35 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of March 5, 2025; 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 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 the March 5, 2025, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the March 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 promote Patrol Officer Eli Fishbein to the rank of Sergeant effective Sunday April 13, 2025
From the minutes
“A motion to promote Patrol Officer Eli Fishbein to the rank of Sergeant effective Sunday April 13, 2025 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Discuss and act on vote to reappoint Richard Peirce as the Board's Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District for the term ending June 1, 2026
To reappoint Richard Peirce as the Board's Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District for the term ending June 1, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to reappoint Richard Peirce as the Board's Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District for the term ending June 1, 2026 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 increase price for Town trash bags
To approve the increase in trash bags recommended by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the increase in trash bags recommended by the Town Administrator was made by Selectman Vaught seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Smith at 8:24pm, 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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