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April 2, 2026
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 5:06 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:06 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) (2) Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Consolidated Personnel By-law Employees - (see attached list) 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 open the Board of Health meeting at 6:01 pm
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to open the Board of Health meeting at 6:01 pm was made by Selectman Souza and seconded by Selectman Costa. Selectman Smith - aye Selectman Souza- aye and Selectman Costa - aye.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To approve the minutes of February 12, 2026, meetings of the Board of Health as written
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of February 12, 2026, meetings of the Board of Health as written was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adjourn the Board of Health meeting at 6:03 pm
Yes: Costa, Jamison D. Souza, Smith
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the Board of Health meeting at 6:03 pm was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by a roll call vote. Jamison Souza- Aye, Allen Smith- Aye and Todd Costa- Aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To waive the reading of February 26, 2026, & March 17, 2026, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of February 26, 2026, & March 17, 2026, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
New Business: Discuss & act on vote to sign Warrant for Annual Town Election
To accept the Warrant for Annual Town Election as written and prepared
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the Warrant for Annual Town Election as written and prepared was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
To move the article that is titled Rezone Main Street over to the Planning Board for review
From the minutes
“A motion to move the article that is titled Rezone Main Street over to the Planning Board for review was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Jamison D. Souza, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation
To approve the application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation - Halloween 5K, Run & Walk (Johncie Borden) for Temporary Use of Town Property Pierce Beach Park, South Street and along Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA - Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7AM - 11:30 AM
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation - Halloween 5K, Run & Walk (Johncie Borden) for Temporary Use of Town Property Pierce Beach Park, South Street and along Riverside Avenue in Somerset, MA - Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7AM - 11:30 AM was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Jamison D. Souza)
To adjourn at 9:43 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 9:43 pm was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectman 3-0.” (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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