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January 29, 2026
12 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 5:46pm: 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) (7) Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 8, 2026 That motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:46pm: 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) (7) Approve Executive Session Minutes of January 8, 2026 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 December 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 December 17, 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)
New Business: Discuss & act on vote to sign agreement with the Town of Easton, MA for the purchase of two (2) cardiac monitors
To sign the agreement with the Town of Easton, Massachusetts, for the purchase of two cardiac monitors
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement with the Town of Easton, Massachusetts, for the purchase of two cardiac monitors 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 sign an agreement with Real Time Networks Inc., for the purchase of evidence lockers for the Police Department
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to sign an agreement with Real Time Networks Inc., for the purchase of evidence lockers for the Police Department 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 vote to sign Water Service Agreement with the Swansea Water District and Pontes Irrevocable Trust for Lot 1 Assessor's Map 31, Plot 2 Swansea MA
To sign Water Service Agreement with the Swansea Water District and Pontes Irrevocable Trust for Lot 1 Assessor's Map 31, Plot 2 Swansea Massachusetts
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to sign Water Service Agreement with the Swansea Water District and Pontes Irrevocable Trust for Lot 1 Assessor's Map 31, Plot 2 Swansea Massachusetts 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 sign the agreement with Village Green Restoration, Inc. for the project known as the Swansea Friends Meeting House Window & Door Restoration Project
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement with Village Green Restoration, Inc. for the project known as the Swansea Friends Meeting House Window & Door Restoration Project 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 and act on applications filed by Southcoast Opportunities for Artisans & Makers (SOAM) -Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property, vote if ready, SOAM Markets
To approve applications filed by Southcoast Opportunities for Artisans & Makers (SOAM) -Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property on the dates specified below subject to any conditions placed for security, fire protection and having police detail at events
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve applications filed by Southcoast Opportunities for Artisans & Makers (SOAM) -Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property on the dates specified below subject to any conditions placed for security, fire protection and having police detail at events 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 sign Assignment and Assumption Agreement with EZ Disposal & Recycling LLC and Capitol Waste Services Inc. for collection, transportation and disposal/processing of solid waste recyclable materials and yard waste
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to sign Assignment and Assumption Agreement with EZ Disposal & Recycling LLC and Capitol Waste Services Inc. for collection, transportation and disposal/processing of solid waste recyclable materials and yard waste 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 sign the agreement with McGovern Municipal HQ (MHQ) Inc. for the purchase of a pickup truck for Town Hall
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement with McGovern Municipal HQ (MHQ) Inc. for the purchase of a pickup truck for Town Hall 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 vote to sign agreement with Century Paving & Construction Corporation for the project known as the Somerset Basketball (Athletic Courts) Replacement Project at O'Neil Field
To sign the agreement with Century Paving & Construction Corporation for the project known as the Somerset Basketball (Athletic Courts) Replacement Project at O'Neil Field
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement with Century Paving & Construction Corporation for the project known as the Somerset Basketball (Athletic Courts) Replacement Project at O'Neil Field 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 application filed by Girl Scouts of Somerset (Kristin Kelley) for Temporary Use of Town Property Girl Scout Cookie Booth (Cookie Sales) Town Hall parking lot 140 Wood Street
To approve the application filed by Girl Scouts of Somerset (Kristin Kelley) for Temporary Use of Town Property Girl Scout Cookie Booth (Cookie Sales) Town Hall parking lot 140 Wood Street with the dates read in the agenda
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Girl Scouts of Somerset (Kristin Kelley) for Temporary Use of Town Property Girl Scout Cookie Booth (Cookie Sales) Town Hall parking lot 140 Wood Street with the dates read in the agenda 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 9:41 pm
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 9:41 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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