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October 16, 2025
10 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 5:02 pm: Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 17, 2025; Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Town Administrator, Mark Ullucci That motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:02 pm: Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of September 17, 2025; Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 2 - Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Town Administrator, Mark Ullucci 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: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To waive the reading of the September 17, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the September 17, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza - Aye, Selectman Costa - Aye and Selectman Smith - Aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
New Business: Discuss & act on appointment of Kimberly Ferreira to the Cultural Council for the term ending June 30, 2031
To appoint Kimberly Ferreira to the Cultural Council for the term ending June 30, 2031
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Kimberly Ferreira to the Cultural Council for the term ending June 30, 2031 was made by Selectman Souza and seconded by Selectman Smith … The motion and second was approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Smith)
Licenses: Application for Common Victualler License filed by Bajas Fresh Grill 899 Grand Army Highway, Somerset, MA
To approve the Common Victualler License for Bajas Fresh Grill contingent upon review of all necessary documents and certifications by the Town Administrator
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Bajas Fresh Grill contingent upon review of all necessary documents and certifications by the Town Administrator was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Costa- Aye, Selectman Smith- Aye, and Selectman Souza- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To close the public hearing at 6:33 pm
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing at 6:33 pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and 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 petition of Massachusetts Company Doing Business as National Grid, for permission to install 1 S0 pole, (P1-30) on the South edge of Owen Avenue near 1140 Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the petition of Massachusetts Company Doing Business as National Grid, for permission to install 1 S0 pole, (P1-30) on the South edge of Owen Avenue near 1140 Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- Aye, Selectman Costa- Aye, and Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To approve changes to the home rule petition authorizing the Town of Somerset to grant a license to the establishment located at 2756 County Street in Somerset, MA for the sale of wine & malt beverages as recommended by the State
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve changes to the home rule petition authorizing the Town of Somerset to grant a license to the establishment located at 2756 County Street in Somerset, MA for the sale of wine & malt beverages as recommended by the State 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)
Discuss & act on Town Administrator's Annual Performance Review
To approve a 3% increase based on last year's performance and an annual annuity contribution by the Town of $2,500.00
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve a 3% increase based on last year's performance and an annual annuity contribution by the Town of $2,500.00 was made by Selectman Souza and seconded by Selectman Costa … The motion was approved by a roll call vote.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on accepting a donated 8X12 American Flag from Paul Cadieux
To accept the donation of the 8X12 flag from Paul Cadieux
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the donation of the 8X12 flag from Paul Cadieux was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- Aye, Selectman Costa- Aye and Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To adjourn at 7:20pm
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:20pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- Aye, Selectman Costa- Aye and Selectman Smith- 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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