Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen Let Data Center Moratorium Motion Die
Somerset Selectmen let a data center moratorium motion die for lack of a second after a process dispute.
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Schools · School Committee
School Committee Renews Schoonover's Contract to 2032
The Somerset School Committee voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Jeffrey Schoonover's contract through June 30, 2032.
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Somerset Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Turkey named Meatball at local restaurant
A wild turkey that frequents Ma Raffa's restaurant in Somerset was officially named Meatball after a Facebook contest. Also in today's brief (1 items): Turkey named Meatball at local restaurant.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Approves Taco Bell Stormwater Permit
Somerset Planning Board approved a stormwater permit for a proposed Taco Bell at 721 GAR Highway and granted two related waivers.
Schools · School Committee
School Committee Approves New Superintendent Contract
Somerset School Committee unanimously approved a new six-year contract for Superintendent Jeffrey Schoonover, running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2032.
Morning Brief
Election equipment gets daylong test today
Somerset election workers will spend 13 hours testing ballot equipment ahead of the November vote. Also in today's brief (3 items): Election equipment testing runs all day Wednesday; Selectmen, library trustees hold joint session tonight; Friends of library meet in RCU room.
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Selectmen, library trustees hold joint meeting
Board of Selectmen and library trustees to hold rare joint meeting Wednesday evening. From our own coverage: School Committee sets Nov 2 bus route changes; Water board weighs Wingstop grease trap plan.
Morning Brief
Election equipment testing set for Wednesday
Election officials will test voting equipment Wednesday ahead of the November election. Also in today's brief (3 items): Town to test election equipment Wednesday; Friends of the Library meet Wednesday; Somerset Berkley girls soccer faces Fairhaven.
Government · Zoning Board
Board Continues Riverside Avenue Battery Storage Hearing
Somerset's Zoning Board of Appeals continued its hearing on a proposed battery energy storage system at 1606 Riverside Avenue to October 29.
Government · Water
Water Board Approves Wingstop Grease Trap Plan
Somerset Water and Sewer Commission approved an oversized interior grease trap for a planned Wingstop, letting it skip a separate exterior tank.