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June 25, 2026
5 recorded votes, 1 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
The minutes give the count as 2–0, but the roll call lists 3 Yes and 0 No; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:05 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (2) Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel - Treasurer / Collector; Jamison Barros Fire Chief; Jason Phillips Deputy Fire Chief; Tammy Pacheco Finance Director That motion was seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0. Selectman Smith - aye, Selectman Costa - aye and Selectman Bednarik -aye.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To waive the reading of May 30, 2026, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of May 30, 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)
To table until we can get an opinion from Town Council and the Building Inspector
From the minutes
“A motion to table until we can get an opinion from Town Council and the Building Inspector 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 vote to promote Highway Department Laborer Jeffrey Silvia to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator
Selectman Bednarik read the letter of recommendation from the Highway Superintendent
From the minutes
“A motion that we promote Highway Department Laborer Jeffrey Silvia to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator 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
“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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