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May 7, 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
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:48 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:48 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of April 2, 2025 That motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Souza - aye, Selectman Costa - aye and Selectman Smith - aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
License - outdoor function
To approve a special one day Wines & Malt Beverages Only License - outdoor function- Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 am -6:00 pm at the Somerset Progressive Club, 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve a special one day Wines & Malt Beverages Only License - outdoor function- Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 am -6:00 pm at the Somerset Progressive Club, 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To appoint Timothy Turner to the Council on Aging Board for term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Timothy Turner to the Council on Aging Board for term ending June 30, 2027 was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on potential adjournment of Annual Town Meeting to a fixed date, time and place
To act on potential adjournment of Annual Town Meeting to a fixed date, time and place
From the minutes
“A motion on potential adjournment of Annual Town Meeting to a fixed date of May 21, 2025 at 6pm at the Somerset Berkley Regional High School was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Costa - aye and Selectman Smith - aye Selectman Souza - aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on appointment of the Board's Representative to the joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
To appoint the Board's Representative to the joint Transportation Planning Group - Representative Christopher Simons; Alternate Scott Santos, for the term ending May 31, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint the Board's Representative to the joint Transportation Planning Group - Representative Christopher Simons; Alternate Scott Santos, for the term ending May 31, 2026 was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Costa - aye and Selectman Smith - aye Selectman Souza - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) annual self
To nominate Chairman Allen Smith to apply to the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization
From the minutes
“A motion to nominate Chairman Allen Smith to apply to the Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To adjourn at 7:23pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:23pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (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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