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July 2, 2025
9 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 5:32pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:32pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of June 11, 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,Water Department and Water Pollution Control Department, Highway Department That motion was seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Smith - aye, Selectman Souza - Aye and Selectman Costa - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To waive the reading of the May 6, 2025, & May 7, 2025, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the May 6, 2025, & May 7, 2025, meetings 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)
New Business: Discuss & act on Committee Assignment votes
Supporting Documents: Draft copies of the May 6, 2025 and May 7, 2025 meeting minutes New Business: Discuss & act on Committee Assignment votes- The committee assignments were assigned as per the attached list
From the minutes
“A motion on the Committee Assignments as read 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)
Discuss & act on Committee Assignment votes
To accept a ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollar donation from Senator Michael Rodrigues (SouthCoast Community Foundation) on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Donation General Account # 29-3580-210
From the minutes
“A motion to accept a ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollar donation from Senator Michael Rodrigues (SouthCoast Community Foundation) on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Donation General Account # 29-3580-210 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 approve the Year-End budget transfer requests
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Year-End budget transfer requests 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 vote to table the three items
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to table the three items was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Costa- Aye, Selectman Souza- Aye, and Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on vote to increase Sealer of Weights and Measures inspection fees
To accept the proposed fees for the Sealer of Weights and Measures as presented in front of us
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the proposed fees for the Sealer of Weights and Measures as presented in front of us was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Council to revise the language of Article 48 from Town meeting
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Council to revise the language of Article 48 from Town meeting was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adjourn at 6:58
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:58 was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- Aye, Selectman Costa- Aye and Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
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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