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February 12, 2026
7 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 5:56 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:56 pm: 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)
Licenses: Application for Common Victualler License filed by Max Hospitality LLC doing business as Chick-fil-A Somerset (MA) 578 Grand Army Highway Somerset, MA
To approve the application for Common Victualler License filed by Max Hospitality LLC doing business as Chick-fil-A Somerset (MA) 578 Grand Army Highway Somerset, MA contingent upon receiving the workers compensation policy
Yes: Costa, SmithAbsent: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Common Victualler License filed by Max Hospitality LLC doing business as Chick-fil-A Somerset (MA) 578 Grand Army Highway Somerset, MA contingent upon receiving the workers compensation policy 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 waive the reading of the December 18, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
Yes: Costa, SmithAbsent: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the December 18, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated 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 vote to approve early voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election, in accordance with the Votes Act of 2022, effective January 23, 2023
Yes: Costa, SmithAbsent: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to approve early voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election, in accordance with the Votes Act of 2022, effective January 23, 2023 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by a roll call vote. Selectman Smith- Aye and Selectman Costa- Aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on application filed by MA Division of Marine Fishers for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the application filed by MA Division of Marine Fishers for Temporary Use of Town Property - Cops & Bobbers Evening Family Fishing Clinic - Waterfront Park - 274 Main Street, Somerset, MA on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Yes: Costa, SmithAbsent: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by MA Division of Marine Fishers for Temporary Use of Town Property - Cops & Bobbers Evening Family Fishing Clinic - Waterfront Park - 274 Main Street, Somerset, MA on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 4:00 PM - 7:30 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)
To close the public hearing
Yes: Costa, SmithAbsent: Jamison D. Souza
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing 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 adjourn at 7:48 pm
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:48 pm was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Smith and approved by a roll call vote.” (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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