MassVoter.com← Somerset Board of SelectmenSomerset Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 30, 2026
11 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 5:12 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:12 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 waive the reading of the June 4, 2026, June 18, 2026, and June 25, 2026, meetings of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the June 4, 2026, June 18, 2026, and June 25, 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)
New Business: Discuss & act on appointment of Jacob Clark of Somerset, MA to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic
To appoint Jacob Clark of Somerset, MA to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic contingent on completion of Human Resources Division (HRD) Initial-Hire Medical Examination, Human Resources Division (HRD) Physical Ability Test, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) effective August 30, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Jacob Clark of Somerset, MA to the position of Firefighter/Paramedic contingent on completion of Human Resources Division (HRD) Initial-Hire Medical Examination, Human Resources Division (HRD) Physical Ability Test, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) effective August 30, 2026, was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa, and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To appoint Jim Gabus as the Bar Manager for the South Somerset Progressive Club located at 139 Seaver Avenue in Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Jim Gabus as the Bar Manager for the South Somerset Progressive Club located at 139 Seaver Avenue in Somerset, MA was made by Selectmen Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
License at 4052 County Street in Somerset, MA
To approve the transfer of a Class II Used Car Dealer's License at 4052 County Street in Somerset, MA from Three Dads Auto Sales Inc, (Leanne Bosse) to Alicia Carvalho Real Deal Auto Sales & Services LLC
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the transfer of a Class II Used Car Dealer's License at 4052 County Street in Somerset, MA from Three Dads Auto Sales Inc, (Leanne Bosse) to Alicia Carvalho Real Deal Auto Sales & Services LLC was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
License Application Monetary Transmittal Form and a copy of General Law
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property for placement of lawn signs at various locations from August 12, 2026, to September 21, 2026, for bowling fundraiser to benefit pediatric brain cancer
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property for placement of lawn signs at various locations from August 12, 2026, to September 21, 2026, for bowling fundraiser to benefit pediatric brain cancer was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To approve the application of Somerset Friends of Music for Temporary Use of Town Property for placement of sign at the center of Town (Town Green) from October 8, 2026, to October 17, 2026
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application of Somerset Friends of Music for Temporary Use of Town Property for placement of sign at the center of Town (Town Green) from October 8, 2026, to October 17, 2026, was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To appoint Edward Souza as a member of the Somerset Board of Registrars for the term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Edward Souza as a member of the Somerset Board of Registrars for the term ending June 30, 2029, 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 Election Workers, as per the attached list, for a one-year term August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2027
To approve the election workers list as per the attached as written for effective term of August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2027
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the election workers list as per the attached as written for effective term of August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2027, was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on appointment of the Board's Representative to the Taunton River Stewardship Council (TRSC)
To appoint Richard Ashcroft as the Board's representative to the Taunton River Stewardship Council and Alternate Donna Desrosier, for term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Richard Ashcroft as the Board's representative to the Taunton River Stewardship Council and Alternate Donna Desrosier, for term ending June 30, 2029, 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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