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May 5, 2021
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lorne K. Lawless, Allen Smith
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:21pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) to review and approve minutes of April 22, 2021; To discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's litigation position-Brayton Pt LLC. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:21pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) to review and approve minutes of April 22, 2021; To discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's litigation position-Brayton Pt LLC. The motion was seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To waive the reading of the minutes of March 23, 2021 and April 5, 2021 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of March 23, 2021 and April 5, 2021 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
License - Jillian's 1876 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA
To approve the Temporary Outdoor Dining - All Alcohol Beverage License Jillian's 1876 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA 02725 Manager Monte Ferris, Sr.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Outdoor Dining - All Alcohol Beverage License Jillian's 1876 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA 02725 Manager Monte Ferris, Sr. was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To approve the Temporary Outdoor Dining - All Alcohol Beverage License - Liakos Pizza, Inc. Doing/Business/as Agoro's 2356 County Street, Somerset, MA Manager Agoro Liakos
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Outdoor Dining - All Alcohol Beverage License - Liakos Pizza, Inc. Doing/Business/as Agoro's 2356 County Street, Somerset, MA Manager Agoro Liakos was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To accept Chief McNeil's resignation effective May 5, 2021 and to approve the amended agreement effective May 5, 2021. The motion
From the minutes
“a motion to accept Chief McNeil's resignation effective May 5, 2021 and to approve the amended agreement effective May 5, 2021. The motion was seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (second: Lawless)
To approve the warrants for the Annual Town Meeting as amended, renumber and separating items under article 16
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the warrants for the Annual Town Meeting as amended, renumber and separating items under article 16, was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint Selectman Lorne Lawless to the SMMPO
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Selectman Lorne Lawless to the SMMPO was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To acknowledge receipt and refer to Labor Council
From the minutes
“A motion to acknowledge receipt and refer to Labor Council was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint Sergeant Todd Costs as Interim Police Chief
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Sergeant Todd Costs as Interim Police Chief was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 7:27pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:27pm was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0 Respectfully Nancy Fournier.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Smith)
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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