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May 14, 2025
5 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 5:49pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:49pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of April 9, 2025 That motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Smith - aye, Selectman Souza - Aye and Selectman Costa - aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To waive the reading of the April 2, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the April 2, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated 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 year -end budget transfer request
To transfer $1,422.12 from Fire/Police Complex Natural Gas (01-205-5212) to Fire/Police Complex Wages Full Time Personnel (01-205-110-5113)
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $1,422.12 from Fire/Police Complex Natural Gas (01-205-5212) to Fire/Police Complex Wages Full Time Personnel (01-205-110-5113) 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 application filed by Somerset Berkley Education foundation
To approve the application filed by Somerset Berkley Education foundation - Halloween 5K & Walk (Sharon Sullivan-Puccini) for Temporary Use of Town property Pierce Beach Park, South Street and along Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA - Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Somerset Berkley Education foundation - Halloween 5K & Walk (Sharon Sullivan-Puccini) for Temporary Use of Town property Pierce Beach Park, South Street and along Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA - Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM 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 6:53 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:53 pm 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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