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July 10, 2025
15 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 approve the Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Highway Union as written, subject of a pending vote from the Local 1701
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Highway Union as written, subject of a pending vote from the Local 1701 was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye, and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on vote to sign Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Water Department Union
To sign Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Water Department Union as written, pending a vote from Council 93 Local 1701
From the minutes
“A motion to sign Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Water Department Union as written, pending a vote from Council 93 Local 1701 was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye, and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on vote to sign Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Water Pollution Control Department Union
To approve Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Water Pollution Control Department Union as written, pending a vote from Council 93 Local 1701
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Memorandum of Agreement with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO State Council 93 Local 1701 Water Pollution Control Department Union as written, pending a vote from Council 93 Local 1701 was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye, and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
To vote the first transfer
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to vote the first transfer was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $3,506.80 from Legal (#01-151-400-5304) to Town Hall Wages- Full time personnel (#01-192-110-5113)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $3,506.80 from Legal (#01-151-400-5304) to Town Hall Wages- Full time personnel (#01-192-110-5113) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $2,980.00 from Legal (#01-151-400-5304) to Town Hall Repairs & Maintenance/Buildings & Grounds (#01-192-400-5241)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $2,980.00 from Legal (#01-151-400-5304) to Town Hall Repairs & Maintenance/Buildings & Grounds (#01-192-400-5241) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $1,175.00 from Legal (#01-151-400-5304) to Wire Inspector Salaries-Part time (#01-245-110-5114)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $1,175.00 from Legal (#01-151-400-5304) to Wire Inspector Salaries-Part time (#01-245-110-5114) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $50,000.00 from Legal (#01-151-400-5304) to Computer Repairs/Maintenance- computer equipment (#01-137-400-5250)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $50,000.00 from Legal (#01-151-400-5304) to Computer Repairs/Maintenance- computer equipment (#01-137-400-5250) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $961.40 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to Payroll Processing Services (#01- 145-400-5300)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $961.40 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to Payroll Processing Services (#01- 145-400-5300) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $87.50 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to Other Consultant Services (#01- 145-400-5305)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $87.50 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to Other Consultant Services (#01- 145-400-5305) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $65.00 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to Other Data Processing Charge (#01-145-400-5308)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $65.00 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to Other Data Processing Charge (#01-145-400-5308) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $7,151.00 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to Postage (#01-145-400-5344)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $7,151.00 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to Postage (#01-145-400-5344) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To transfer $56.28 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to In-State Travel (#01-145-400-5710)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to transfer $56.28 from Treasurer Department- Wages Full Time Personnel (#01-145-110-5113) to In-State Travel (#01-145-400-5710) was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group Award of Paper contract for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 with W.B. Mason
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Southeastern Regional Services Group Award of Paper contract for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 with W.B. Mason 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 7:13pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:13pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- aye, Selectman Smith- aye and Selectman Costa- aye.” (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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