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April 30, 2026
14 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Allen Smith, Todd Costa, Joseph Bednarik Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
The minutes record this roll call as 3–0 but name "Selectman Souza", who was no longer on the board; Selectman Bednarik was present. We will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“motion was seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Smith - aye, Selectman Souza - Aye and Selectman Costa - aye.” (second: Costa)
To accept the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) contract for the Water & Sewer Department Employees
From the minutes
“Selectman Bednarik made a motion to accept the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) contract for the Water & Sewer Department Employees, Selectman Costa seconded the motion, and it was approved by a roll call vote- Bednarik- Aye, Costa- Aye and Smith- Aye.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
New Business as Dated Above)
To open the public hearing at 7:13 pm, that motion was moved
From the minutes
“a motion to open the public hearing at 7:13 pm, that motion was moved by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To change responsibility for the liquor license for the Progressive Club from Kevin Benevides to Derek Tavares-Manager
From the minutes
“A motion to change responsibility for the liquor license for the Progressive Club from Kevin Benevides to Derek Tavares-Manager was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To close the public hearing at 7:14 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing at 7:14 pm was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To waive the reading of the April 2, 2026, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
Yes: Costa, SmithAbstained: Bednarik
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the April 2, 2026, 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. Selectman Bednarik abstained; he was not a member on the Board of Selectmen for that meeting.” (Motion: Costa, second: Smith)
To accept the petitioners request as previously read
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the petitioners request as previously read was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To adjourn the public meeting at 7:20 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the public meeting at 7:20 pm was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on vote to waive permit fees (building, electrical) for special events held in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
To act on vote to waive permit fees (building, electrical) for special events held in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
From the minutes
“A motion that the Board vote to waive permit fees (building, electrical) for special events held in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and approved by Selectmen 3-0. Supporting Documents- No.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on reappointment of Richard Peirce as the Board's Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for the ending June 1, 2027
To reappoint Richard Peirce as the Board's Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for the ending June 1, 2027
From the minutes
“A motion to reappoint Richard Peirce as the Board's Representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for the ending June 1, 2027, was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on appointment of the Board's Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
To reappoint Representative Amy Messier, Alternate Christopher Simons on the appointment of the Board's Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG), for the term ending May 31, 2027
From the minutes
“A motion to reappoint Representative Amy Messier, Alternate Christopher Simons on the appointment of the Board's Representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG), for the term ending May 31, 2027, was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To Todd Costa as the representative from the Board of Park Commissioners to the Community Preservation Committee for the current remaining term ending June 30, 2026 & upcoming term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Selectman Bednarik nominated Todd Costa as the representative from the Board of Park Commissioners to the Community Preservation Committee for the current remaining term ending June 30, 2026 & upcoming term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, seconded by Selectman Smith and approved by Selectmen 3-0. Supporting Documents- No.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Smith)
Discuss & act on vote to adopt Sustainable Purchasing Policy
To adopt the Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Yes: Bednarik, SmithNo: Costa
From the minutes
“A motion to adopt the Sustainable Purchasing Policy was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Smith and approved by Selectmen 2-1. Selectman Bednarik- Aye, Selectman Smith- Aye and.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Smith)
To approve all-way stop signs for Read Street at Brayton Point Road
From the minutes
“A motion to approve all-way stop signs for Read Street at Brayton Point Road was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, 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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