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May 14, 2026
2 recorded votes, 0 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
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:05 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:05 pm: A. Pursuant to G.L. chapter 30A section 21 (a) (3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining or litigation position of the public body and chair so declares - International Association of Firefighters, Local 2649; New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 108 (Somerset Signal Operators-Dispatch); New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 75 (Superior Police Officers) New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 80 (Patrol Officers) B. Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (7) Approve Executive Session Minutes of April 2, 2026 That motion was seconded by Selectman Bednarik 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: Bednarik)
To adjourn at 7:13 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:13 pm was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
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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