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December 17, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 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 Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:32pm: 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: @ Somerset Town Office Building, (Selectmen's Office) 140 Wood Street, Somerset, MA A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (6) Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position - Riverside Avenue (Assessor's Map D1, Lot 110) That motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Smith - aye, Selectman Souza - Aye and Selectman Costa - aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To waive the reading of November 13, 2025, and November 20, 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 November 13, 2025, and November 20, 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 Costa- Aye, Selectman Souza- Aye and Selectman Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
License Renewals: Liquor, Entertainment, Common Victualer, Automatic Amusement Device(s); Class II Auto Dealers, Vehicle for Hire Business/Vehicle for Hire (see attached list)
To approve the renewal of licenses as contained and posted online contingent upon submission of the required application and paperwork, completion of renewal payment, and settlement of any outstanding town fees with the exemption of the American Legion Post
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the renewal of licenses as contained and posted online contingent upon submission of the required application and paperwork, completion of renewal payment, and settlement of any outstanding town fees with the exemption of the American Legion Post 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)
To approve the license of Lt. Warren S. Hathaway American Legion Post #228, 55 Roosevelt Avenue Somerset, MA
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the license of Lt. Warren S. Hathaway American Legion Post #228, 55 Roosevelt Avenue Somerset, MA 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)
To approve the Warrant for Special Town Meeting scheduled for January 17, 2026
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Warrant for Special Town Meeting scheduled for January 17, 2026, was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Souza- Aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adopt the 2026 Trash/ Recycling/Yard Waste /Bulk Pickup/Christmas Tree/Amnesty Week
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to adopt the 2026 Trash/ Recycling/Yard Waste /Bulk Pickup/Christmas Tree/Amnesty Week 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 the following donations on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorized deposit into the Police Athletic League (PAL) account # 29- 3580-212 from Somerset Fire Fighters Local 2649 five hundred dollars ($500.00) and from Somerset Police Unions five hundred dollars ($500.00)
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the following donations on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorized deposit into the Police Athletic League (PAL) account # 29- 3580-212 from Somerset Fire Fighters Local 2649 five hundred dollars ($500.00) and from Somerset Police Unions five hundred dollars ($500.00) 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 declare a T1 training system at the Police Department surplus pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30B, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment By- law
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to declare a T1 training system at the Police Department surplus pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30B, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment By- law 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)
Discuss & act on Code of Conduct for Board/Committee members appointed by the Board of Selectmen
To accept the Code of Conduct for Board/Committee members appointed by the Board of Selectmen
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the Code of Conduct for Board/Committee members appointed by the Board of Selectmen 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)
To approve the Town Administrator to enter in agreement for heating and air conditioning units to be installed at the Town Office Building, 140 Wood Street, with Energy Conservation Incorporation, prior to entering into a contract he will provide us the contract to review
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Town Administrator to enter in agreement for heating and air conditioning units to be installed at the Town Office Building, 140 Wood Street, with Energy Conservation Incorporation, prior to entering into a contract he will provide us the contract to review 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 8:49 pm
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:49 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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