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November 13, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Todd Costa
Absent: Jamison D. Souza
Every vote, in order
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:31 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:31 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of October 16, 2025, and October 30, 2025: B. Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) (7), Open Meeting Law: To review, approve and consider for release Executive Session Meeting Minutes for July 1, 2025, through October 30, 2025, pursuant to a request by Mr. Patrick Higgins dated October 31, 2025; 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 - Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road); That motion was seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0. Selectman Smith - aye and Selectman Costa - aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Costa)
To waive the reading of the October 16, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the October 16, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Smith and approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on vote to appoint Kathleen Souza to the Cultural Council committee for the term ending June 30, 2031
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign agreement with Harrington Heep LLP of Wellesley, MA for legal services related to environmental regulation and monitoring of property owned by Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road)
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign agreement with Harrington Heep LLP of Wellesley, MA for legal services related to environmental regulation and monitoring of property owned by Brayton Point LLC (1 Brayton Point Road) was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on vote to sign contract agreement with JAM Corporation for the replacement of the bocce courts on the Louis Colon Amvets property located at 659 Brayton Avenue in Somerset, MA
To sign the contract agreement with JAM Corporation for the replacement of the bocce courts on the Louis Colon Amvets property located at 659 Brayton Avenue in Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the contract agreement with JAM Corporation for the replacement of the bocce courts on the Louis Colon Amvets property located at 659 Brayton Avenue in Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Smith and approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Smith)
To accept donations into the Meals that Matter fund
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to accept donations into the Meals that Matter fund, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectman 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Costa)
To adjourn at 7:07 pm
Yes: Costa, SmithAbsent: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:07 pm was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Smith and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Costa- Aye and Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Smith)
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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