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October 30, 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 5:31pm, A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of October 9, 2025; B. 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 - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); That moti
From the minutes
“Selectman Souza motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:31pm, A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of October 9, 2025; B. 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 - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); 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)
Licenses: Application for Common Victualler License filed by TNT Grille LLC 1242 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA
To approve the application for Common Victualler License filed by TNT Grille LLC 1242 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Common Victualler License filed by TNT Grille LLC 1242 Wilbur Avenue, 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)
License Application Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting: PROPOSED VOTE: To waive the reading of the October 1, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, if ready
To waive the reading of the October 1, 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 October 1, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- Aye, Selectman Costa- Aye and Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
Discuss & act on vote to sign Water Service Agreement with the Swansea Water District, and Pamela A Campos for property located at 160 Miller's Lane in Swansea, MA
To sign the Water Service Agreement with the Swansea Water District, and Pamela A Campos for property located at 160 Miller's Lane in Swansea, MA
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the Water Service Agreement with the Swansea Water District, and Pamela A Campos for property located at 160 Miller's Lane in Swansea, MA 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 vote to award Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) contact for Department of Public Works to P.J. Keating of Lunenburg, MA
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to award Southeastern Regional Services Group (SERSG) contact for Department of Public Works to P.J. Keating of Lunenburg, MA was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Costa- Aye, Selectman Souza- Aye and Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To accept a five hundred ($500.00) dollar donation from Somerset Police Unions on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Athletic League (PAL) account # 29-3580-212
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to accept a five hundred ($500.00) dollar donation from Somerset Police Unions on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Athletic League (PAL) account # 29-3580-212 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 accept a seven hundred & fifty ($750.00) dollar donation from Baycoast Bank on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Department's Comfort Dog Account # 29-3580-216
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to accept a seven hundred & fifty ($750.00) dollar donation from Baycoast Bank on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Department's Comfort Dog Account # 29-3580-216 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 accept a five hundred ($500.00) dollar donation from Somerset Firefighters Association Local 2649 on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Athletic League (PAL) Account # 29-3580-212
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to accept a five hundred ($500.00) dollar donation from Somerset Firefighters Association Local 2649 on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Athletic League (PAL) Account # 29-3580-212 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 8:44 pm
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:44 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)
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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