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August 20, 2026
6 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 5:33 pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Costa motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:33 pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (2) Conduct contract negotiations with non- union personnel - Town Administrator - Treasurer/Collector B. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 - (a) (7) Approve Executive Session Minutes of July 9, 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)
New Business as Dated Above): None Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting: PROPOSED VOTE: To waive the reading of July 16, 2026, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, if ready
To waive the reading of July 16, 2026, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, if ready- Selectman Smith entertained a motion to waive the reading of July 16, 2026, meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve
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)
New Business: Discuss & act on vote to appoint Luis Cabral of Somerset, MA to the position of Highway Department Laborer
To appoint Luis Cabral of Somerset, MA to the position of Highway Department Laborer
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Luis Cabral of Somerset, MA to the position of Highway Department Laborer was made by Selectman Bednarik, seconded by Selectman Costa and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Bednarik, second: Costa)
Discuss & act on vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A, to accept a one thousand four hundred thirty seven
To accept a one thousand four hundred thirty seven- dollar ($1,437.00) donation from the Somerset Veterans Advisory Board on behalf of the Veterans Department and authorized deposit into the Veterans Donation account # 29 3580 543
From the minutes
“A motion pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A, to accept a one thousand four hundred thirty seven- dollar ($1,437.00) donation from the Somerset Veterans Advisory Board on behalf of the Veterans Department and authorized deposit into the Veterans Donation account # 29 3580 543 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
“The motion was moved by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Bednarik and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, 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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