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April 16, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Jamison D. Souza, Todd Costa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To nominate Selectman Smith as the Chairman
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa made a motion to nominate Selectman Smith as the Chairman, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Todd Costa- Aye, Jamison Souza- Aye, Allen Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To nominate Selectman Costa as the Chairman of the Board of Health, he feels that he is a good candidate for that role because of his experience in law enforcement
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to nominate Selectman Costa as the Chairman of the Board of Health, he feels that he is a good candidate for that role because of his experience in law enforcement seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Jamison Souza- Aye, Todd Costa- Aye, Allen Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To nominate Selectman Souza as the Secretary for the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to nominate Selectman Souza as the Secretary for the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Todd Costa- Aye, Allen Smith- Aye, Jamison Souza- Aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Costa)
Licenses: Application for Special One Day All Alcohol License filed by Southcoast Opportunities for Artisans & Maker (SOAM) Allison Faunce
To approve a Special One Day All Alcohol License filed by Southcoast Opportunities for Artisans & Maker (SOAM) Allison Faunce - 1115 GAR Highway, Somerset, MA event on the premises of Slades Ferry Park, Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (rain date May 11, 2025) with additional information provided for the fourth vineyard to be provided by Allison Faunce
From the minutes
“A motion to approve a Special One Day All Alcohol License filed by Southcoast Opportunities for Artisans & Maker (SOAM) Allison Faunce - 1115 GAR Highway, Somerset, MA event on the premises of Slades Ferry Park, Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (rain date May 11, 2025) with additional information provided for the fourth vineyard to be provided by Allison Faunce was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
To move to planning board for their recommendation
From the minutes
“A motion to move to planning board for their recommendation was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To change the prices for small bags from $1.75 each to $2.25 each and large bags from $3.00 to $3.50 each and for retailors per case, small bags $550.00 and case of large bags to $867.50
From the minutes
“A motion to change the prices for small bags from $1.75 each to $2.25 each and large bags from $3.00 to $3.50 each and for retailors per case, small bags $550.00 and case of large bags to $867.50 was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To appoint Lisa White of Swansea MA, Lisa Cabral of Swansea MA, Natasha Moniz of Swansea MA, Ashley Benevides of Swansea, MA, Chloe Plummer of Swansea, MA as Inspector of Animals for the term ending April 30, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Lisa White of Swansea MA, Lisa Cabral of Swansea MA, Natasha Moniz of Swansea MA, Ashley Benevides of Swansea, MA, Chloe Plummer of Swansea, MA as Inspector of Animals for the term ending April 30, 2026 was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To adjourn at 7:06 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza made a motion to adjourn at 7:06 pm, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
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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