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May 26, 2021
11 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 5:02pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) to review and approve minutes of April 28, 2021 and April 29, 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; Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:02pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) to review and approve minutes of April 28, 2021 and April 29, 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; Conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator. 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 April 28, 2021 and May 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 April 28, 2021 and May 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)
To approve the license to install one (1) 15, 000 gallon underground tank (class 1B) and one (1) 15,000 gallon underground split tank 9,000 gallon (class 1B) and 6,000 gallon (class 11)
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the license to install one (1) 15, 000 gallon underground tank (class 1B) and one (1) 15,000 gallon underground split tank 9,000 gallon (class 1B) and 6,000 gallon (class 11) 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 Juneteenth as a holiday for Town employees
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Juneteenth as a holiday for Town employees 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 year end transfers as stated above
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the year end transfers 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 accept the following Gifts and Donations accounts: Georgette Mandeville and Chace Street School PTO Inclusion Playground
From the minutes
“A motion pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A, to accept the following Gifts and Donations accounts: Georgette Mandeville and Chace Street School PTO Inclusion Playground, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (second: Lawless)
To appoint Lorne Lawless to the Community Preservation Committee Board of Park Commissioners Appointee)
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Lorne Lawless to the Community Preservation Committee Board of Park Commissioners Appointee) was made by Selectman Allen Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (second: Lawless)
To approve the Food Truck Festival July 1, 2021 from 5:30pm - 8:00 pm.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Food Truck Festival July 1, 2021 from 5:30pm - 8:00 pm. 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)
Review application filed by Diabetes Association for Temporary Use of Town Property-Bus Stop
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property filed by Diabetes Association for Temporary Use of Town Property-Bus Stop- Slade Ferry
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property filed by Diabetes Association for Temporary Use of Town Property-Bus Stop- Slade Ferry 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)
Review of Application filed by Joey & Sue Brillo for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve Application filed by Joey & Sue Brillo for Temporary Use of Town Property - Car Show- Saturday, September 19, 2021 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Application filed by Joey & Sue Brillo for Temporary Use of Town Property - Car Show- Saturday, September 19, 2021 7:30 am - 5:00 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectman 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 7:34pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:34pm 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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