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August 13, 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 4:55 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 4:55 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (2) Conduct contract negotiations with non- union personnel - Town Administrator - Mark Ullucci B. Pursuant to G.L. chapter 30A section 21 (a) (3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining or litigation position of the public body and chair so declares - New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 108 (Somerset Signal Operators-Dispatch); Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) C. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (7) Approve Executive Session Minutes of June 25, 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 July 9, 2026, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of July 9, 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)
To approve the application for outdoor dining - All Alcoholic Beverage License to LPMG LLC doing business as The Mallard 1104 County Street in Somerset MA (Manager Nicholas Liakos)
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for outdoor dining - All Alcoholic Beverage License to LPMG LLC doing business as The Mallard 1104 County Street in Somerset MA (Manager Nicholas Liakos) was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
Discuss & act on application filed by From Scratch Desserts (Ashley Heath) 1129 Grand Army Highway, in Somerset, MA for a Common Victualler License
To approve the application filed by From Scratch Desserts (Ashley Heath) 1129 Grand Army Highway, in Somerset, MA for a Common Victualler License
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by From Scratch Desserts (Ashley Heath) 1129 Grand Army Highway, in Somerset, MA for a Common Victualler License was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
To approve the application filed by South Somerset Progressive Club (Kevin Benevides, Manager) c/o David Moraes Music Foundation, 139 Seaver Avenue, in Somerset, MA Special One Day Malt Beverages Only- Outdoor function- beer garden back parking lot September 12, 2026, 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM, this will be contingent upon the update of the application reflecting the new managers name
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by South Somerset Progressive Club (Kevin Benevides, Manager) c/o David Moraes Music Foundation, 139 Seaver Avenue, in Somerset, MA Special One Day Malt Beverages Only- Outdoor function- beer garden back parking lot September 12, 2026, 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM, this will be contingent upon the update of the application reflecting the new managers name 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 sign the State Election Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election
To sign the State Election Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the State Election Warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To appoint Marc Greene of Somerset, MA to the position of Custodian
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Marc Greene of Somerset, MA to the position of Custodian 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 appoint Marybeth Buglio of Fall River, MA to the position of part-time Tobacco Inspector for the term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Marybeth Buglio of Fall River, MA to the position of part-time Tobacco Inspector for term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Marybeth Buglio of Fall River, MA to the position of part-time Tobacco Inspector for term ending June 30, 2027, was made by Selectman Costa, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0. Supporting Documents- No.” (Motion: Costa, second: Bednarik)
To vote to accept and adopt the Complaint and Misconduct Investigation Policy
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to accept and adopt the Complaint and Misconduct Investigation Policy 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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