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July 16, 2026
4 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
New Business as Dated Above)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
From the minutes
“The motion was moved by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To close the Public Hearing at 5:08
From the minutes
“A motion to close the Public Hearing at 5:08 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Costa)
To approve the application of Somerset Marine, Inc. to store gasoline at 3828 Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA as follows: One (1) 2000 gallons aboveground tank (class 1B); 5500 gallons boat storage (class 1B); 330- gallon maximum quantity portable tanks (class 1B), subject to final inspection by the State Fire Marshall and the Somerset Fire Department
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application of Somerset Marine, Inc. to store gasoline at 3828 Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA as follows: One (1) 2000 gallons aboveground tank (class 1B); 5500 gallons boat storage (class 1B); 330- gallon maximum quantity portable tanks (class 1B), subject to final inspection by the State Fire Marshall and the Somerset Fire Department 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
“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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