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June 18, 2026
10 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 5:31 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:31 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (7) Approve Executive Session Minutes of April 30, 2026, and May 6, 2026 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 waive the reading of the May 6, 2026, May 14,2026, and May 21, 2026, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the May 6, 2026, May 14,2026, and May 21, 2026, meeting 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)
New Business: Discuss & act on Committee Assignments votes
To assign the list as read
From the minutes
“A motion to assign the list as read was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on Annual Appointment votes (see attached list)
To vote to approve the one-year appointments for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, as listed for the Town Physician, Town Nurse, Town Undertaker, Emergency Management Director, Field Driver, Wire Inspector, Assistant Wire Inspector, Wire Inspector- Alternate, Forest Warden, Inspector of Animals/Dog officer, Tobacco Control Coordinator, and Citizens for Citizens
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to approve the one-year appointments for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, as listed for the Town Physician, Town Nurse, Town Undertaker, Emergency Management Director, Field Driver, Wire Inspector, Assistant Wire Inspector, Wire Inspector- Alternate, Forest Warden, Inspector of Animals/Dog officer, Tobacco Control Coordinator, and Citizens for Citizens was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Appointments 7/1/2026
To accept the 2026-2029 Annual appointment three-year positions as written
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the 2026-2029 Annual appointment three-year positions as written was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To approve the list as published
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the list as published was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Appointments 7/1/2026
To approve the 2026/2027 Fire Departments one-year appointments as written
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the 2026/2027 Fire Departments one-year appointments as written was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To approve the following one-year appointment for Constables to serve civil process contingent upon submitting a current bond to the Town Administrator's office
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the following one-year appointment for Constables to serve civil process contingent upon submitting a current bond to the Town Administrator's office was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“A motion we declare the vehicle as described surplus property was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“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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