Somerset, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Somerset and the wider Fall River area are served by a network of non-profits providing fuel assistance, food, early education, library support and local history. These are some of the largest and most established, and every one of them takes volunteers.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Somerset Historical Society | A 501(c)(3) formed in 1955 and dedicated to preserving the history of Somerset and the surrounding area. The town links to it from its own Community page. |
| Friends of the Somerset Public Library | A nonprofit that supports the Somerset Public Library through memberships and fundraisers. |
| Citizens for Citizens, Inc. | The Community Action Agency for Greater Fall River and Greater Taunton, running fuel assistance, Head Start, and food and nutrition programs. Its published fuel assistance service area names Somerset. |
| United Way of Greater Fall River | Funds local health, education and financial stability programs. Somerset is one of the communities it names in its own service list. |
| SAILS Library Network | The shared catalog and network the Somerset Public Library belongs to, covering libraries across southeastern Massachusetts. One card, many towns. |
Local News & How to Follow the Town
Following a town is a skill, and most of it is knowing where the meeting gets covered. These are the outlets that carry Somerset.
| Outlet | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Somerset Access Television | The town’s public, education and government channels. Board meetings run live and on demand, so you can watch the Board of Selectmen without leaving the house. |
| The Herald News | The daily newspaper of record for Fall River and the surrounding towns, Somerset among them. |
| Fall River Reporter | News and information for Fall River and the nearby towns. |
| WSAR 1480 AM and 95.9 FM | Fall River talk and news radio covering the South Coast. |
| The Breeze | The online news site written by students and staff at Somerset Berkley Regional High School. If you are a student here, this is the newsroom you can actually join. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Somerset Council on Aging | The Center for Active Living, outreach, and programs for older residents. Director Cynthia Pasteris. 508-646-2833. |
| Somerset Public Library | Programs, computers, a local history room, and a card that works across southeastern Massachusetts, at 1464 County Street. Director of Libraries Diane White. 508-646-2829. |
| Playground & Recreation | Youth programs, summer activities, Pierce Beach, and the town’s parks and fields. Director Barry Fontaine. 508-646-2808. |
| Veterans Services | Benefits, claims, and services for Somerset veterans and their families. Veterans Agent Joshua Rancourt. 508-646-2827. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s community pages at townofsomerset.org.