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Jamison D. Souza
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Jamison D. Souza as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 33 of 33 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (33)
- Apr 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Mar 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Feb 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Dec 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 31, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 20, 2024 · Joint: Present
- May 15, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Dec 18ApproveMotion: to approve the annual licenses as per attached list except the…Passed 2–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
To approve the annual licenses as per attached list except the American Legion as Selectman Souza is the manager
The minutes record this vote as 2–0 but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the annual licenses as per attached list except the American Legion as Selectman Souza is the manager, was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Dec 4ApproveMotion: to set the shit at 1.74Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
To set the shit at 1.74
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to set the shit at 1.74 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught, and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Dec 4ApproveMotion: to promote Lieutenant Jay Borges to the position of Deputy Police…Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
To promote Lieutenant Jay Borges to the position of Deputy Police Chief effective December 4, 2024
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to promote Lieutenant Jay Borges to the position of Deputy Police Chief effective December 4, 2024 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Dec 4Discuss & act on vote to approve employment contract…Motion: to approve the employment contract with Deputy Chief Jay Borges, December…Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
December 4, 2024: Discuss & act on vote to approve employment contract with Deputy Police Chief Jay Borges
To approve the employment contract with Deputy Chief Jay Borges, December 4, 2024-December 3, 2027
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the employment contract with Deputy Chief Jay Borges, December 4, 2024-December 3, 2027 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Dec 4Discuss & act on vote to promote Sergeant Adam…Motion: to promote Sergeant Adam DaRosa to the positon of Lieutenant effective…Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
December 4, 2024: Discuss & act on vote to promote Sergeant Adam DaRosa to the position of Lieutenant
To promote Sergeant Adam DaRosa to the positon of Lieutenant effective December 4, 2024
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to promote Sergeant Adam DaRosa to the positon of Lieutenant effective December 4, 2024 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Dec 4ApproveMotion: to vote to approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with…Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
To vote to approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to vote to approve and sign the Memorandum of Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectmen Vaught and unanimously approve by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Dec 4ApproveMotion: to sign agreement with Energy Conservation Inc. for the project known…Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
To sign agreement with Energy Conservation Inc. for the project known as the Somerset Library Roof Top Units Installation
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to sign agreement with Energy Conservation Inc. for the project known as the Somerset Library Roof Top Units Installation was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Dec 4ApproveMotion: to vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a…Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
To vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one thousand five hundred ($1,500.00) dollar donation from St. Michael's Credit Union, on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Athletic League Donation Account # 29 3580 212
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a one thousand five hundred ($1,500.00) dollar donation from St. Michael's Credit Union, on behalf of the Somerset Police Department and authorize deposit into the Police Athletic League Donation Account # 29 3580 212 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Dec 4ApproveMotion: to on vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept…Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
To on vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a two hundred fifty dollar donation ($250.00) from Phyllis J. Bettencourt on behalf of the Somerset Fire Department and authorize deposit into the Fire General Donation Account # 29 3580 220
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to on vote pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A to accept a two hundred fifty dollar donation ($250.00) from Phyllis J. Bettencourt on behalf of the Somerset Fire Department and authorize deposit into the Fire General Donation Account # 29 3580 220 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
Nov 13Discuss & act on appointment of Highway Department Highway…Motion: to appoint Highway Department Highway Laborer Adam Monteiro to the position…Passed 3–0 · Jamison D. Souza: Not recorded
November 13, 2024: Discuss & act on appointment of Highway Department Highway Laborer Adam Monteiro to the position of Motor Equipment Operator
To appoint Highway Department Highway Laborer Adam Monteiro to the position of Motor Equipment Operator effective November 18, 2024
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Highway Department Highway Laborer Adam Monteiro to the position of Motor Equipment Operator effective November 18, 2024 was made by Selectman Allen Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved 3-0.” (second: Jamison D. Souza)
Votes with no disagreement (143)
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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