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May 21, 2026
9 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 5:32 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:32 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) (6) To discuss & act on values of real property and negotiation strategies related to a proposed payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) from Somerset Storage LLC, (Flatiron Energy) as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body That motion was seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Smith - aye Selectman Costa - aye and Selectman Bednarik- aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To adjourn at 6:00 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:00 pm was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To waive the reading of the April 14, 2026, and April 16, 2026, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the April 14, 2026, and April 16, 2026, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on vote to sign Annual Town Meeting warrant
To vote and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“A motion to vote and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To accept an eight-thousand six hundred seventy dollars and fifty cent donation ($8,670.50) from Prestige Car Wash & Gas on behalf of the Town of Somerset in which the Board of Selectmen have decided to deposit into the Public Celebrations account for the purpose of off setting expenses for the 250th Celebration. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa made a motion pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept an eight-thousand six hundred seventy dollars and fifty cent donation ($8,670.50) from Prestige Car Wash & Gas on behalf of the Town of Somerset in which the Board of Selectmen have decided to deposit into the Public Celebrations account for the purpose of off setting expenses for the 250th Celebration. The motion was seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) annual self Nomination
To nominate Selectman Smith on Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) annual self-nomination
From the minutes
“A motion to nominate Selectman Smith on Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) annual self-nomination was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on vote to sign Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Somerset and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2649
This takes all the memorandum of agreements (MOA) and condenses them into one, technically this is a new document so the Board must approve and vote on it
From the minutes
“A motion that the Board officially ratify the agreement by and between the Town of Somerset and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2649 for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on appointment of the following individuals to the Somerset Cultural Council for the term ending June 30, 2032: Kimberly Michaud; Catherine Ledwidge
To appoint Kimberly Michaud and Catherine Ledwidge to the Somerset Cultural Council for the term ending June 30, 2032
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Kimberly Michaud and Catherine Ledwidge to the Somerset Cultural Council for the term ending June 30, 2032, was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“The motion was moved 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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