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June 16, 2021
3 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 5:01 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Brayton Point, LLC. Conduct Strategy sessions in preparation of negotiation with non-union-personnel - Police Chief. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:01 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Brayton Point, LLC. Conduct Strategy sessions in preparation of negotiation with non-union-personnel - Police Chief. The motion was seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To remove the State of Emergency for the Town of Somerset
From the minutes
“A motion to remove the State of Emergency for the Town of Somerset 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 6:51 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:51 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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