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July 9, 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 5:06 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:06 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (6) Consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property whereas an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's negotiating position- 318 Main Street (Assessor's Map D-2, Lot 108) B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (7) Approve Executive Session Minutes of May 14, 2026, and May 21, 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 accept the application for change of Officers/Directors filed by AMF Bowling Center, INC. doing business as AMF Holiday Lanes located at 231 Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the application for change of Officers/Directors filed by AMF Bowling Center, INC. doing business as AMF Holiday Lanes located at 231 Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA 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 Melissa Gifford of Westport, MA to the position of Administrative Assistant
To appoint Melissa Gifford of Westport, MA to the position of Administrative Assistant-Finance (Treasurer/Collector) effective July 20, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Melissa Gifford of Westport, MA to the position of Administrative Assistant-Finance (Treasurer/Collector) effective July 20, 2026, was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins (Date June 25, 2026) acknowledge receipt and review complaint; authorize response by Town Administrator
To authorize the Town Administrator to respond to the open meeting law complaint
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to respond to the open meeting law complaint 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 contractor with Energy Management Services for project known as Somerset Town Hall Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Pumps for 2nd Floor
To vote to sign the contract with Energy Management Services for project known as Somerset Town Hall Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Pumps for second floor
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to sign the contract with Energy Management Services for project known as Somerset Town Hall Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Pumps for second floor 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 adopt Designer Selection Procedures
To approve the Designer Selection Procedures
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Designer Selection Procedures was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on vote to approve price increase for Town trash bags and use of the Transfer Station
To approve the rate increase on Town trash bags for July 6, 2026, as written
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the rate increase on Town trash bags for July 6, 2026, as written was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To adjust the transfer station prices at the Somerset transfer station to 30 cents per pound for trash and to $60.00 per mattress
From the minutes
“A motion to adjust the transfer station prices at the Somerset transfer station to 30 cents per pound for trash and to $60.00 per mattress was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To approve budget transfers as listed and explained as discussed
From the minutes
“A motion to approve budget transfers as listed and explained as discussed 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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