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May 12, 2021
9 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
To waive the reading of the minutes of April 14, 2021 and April 22, 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 April 14, 2021 and April 22, 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)
To appoint Lieutenant Aaron Fisher as Captain effective May 16, 20221
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Lieutenant Aaron Fisher as Captain effective May 16, 20221 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 Firefighter/Paramedic to Lieutenant effective May 16, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Firefighter/Paramedic to Lieutenant effective May 16, 2021 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 Tyler P. Paquette effective June 7, 2021 pending passing the medical and PAT
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Tyler P. Paquette effective June 7, 2021 pending passing the medical and PAT was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by roll call vote of Selectmen2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint Brian Syrett as Firefighter/Paramedic effective June 7, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Brian Syrett as Firefighter/Paramedic effective June 7, 2021 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 the above Gifts and Donations
From the minutes
“A motion pursuant to Chapter 44 Section 53 A to accept the above Gifts and Donations 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 the donation as stated above
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the donation as stated above 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)
Vote to accept donations made on behalf of Police Officer Matthew Lima pursuant to Chapter 44, section 53A and authorize deposit into Police General Donations account
To accept donations in the amount of $5710 as stated above
From the minutes
“A motion to accept donations in the amount of $5710 as stated above 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 6:47 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:47 pm 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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