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May 28, 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 5:01pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:01pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of April 30, 2025; May 7, 2025; and May 14, 2025 B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 -3 (a) Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - State Council 93 Local 1701 State Council 93 Local 1701,Water Department and Water Pollution Control Department C. 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- Pre & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 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 9, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the April 9, 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)
To enter in a public hearing at 6:14 pm, the motion
From the minutes
“a motion to enter in a public hearing at 6:14 pm, the motion was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To close the public hearing at 6:19pm
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing at 6:19pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- Aye, Selectman Costa-Aye, and Selectman Smith-Aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To provide a license to Upcycle Edibles, LLC doing Business As Railway Pie (Manager Paul W Booras) for an on premise Wine & Malt Beverages License at 938 Lees River Avenue, Somerset, MA subject to having all insurance and certifications provided upon pickup
From the minutes
“A motion to provide a license to Upcycle Edibles, LLC doing Business As Railway Pie (Manager Paul W Booras) for an on premise Wine & Malt Beverages License at 938 Lees River Avenue, Somerset, MA subject to having all insurance and certifications provided upon pickup was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
License application New Business: Discuss & act on vote to sign Purchase & Sales Agreement for Town-owned land located at 3280 County Street in Somerset
To sign a purchase and sales agreement for Town owned land located at 3280 County Street in Somerset
From the minutes
“A motion to sign a purchase and sales agreement for Town owned land located at 3280 County Street in Somerset was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- Aye, Selectman Smith- Aye, and Selectman Costa- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on vote to appoint Marybeth Buglio of Fall River, MA as a part-time Tobacco Inspector, for the term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Marybeth Buglio of Fall River, MA as a part-time Tobacco Inspector, for the term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Marybeth Buglio of Fall River, MA as a part-time Tobacco Inspector, for the term ending June 30, 2026 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 6:41pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:41pm 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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