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June 23, 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 5:01 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Approve Executive Session Minutes of May 26, 2021, and June 9, 2021; Conduct contract negotiation with non-union personnel- Town Planner; Discuss Strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701. The moti
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:01 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Approve Executive Session Minutes of May 26, 2021, and June 9, 2021; Conduct contract negotiation with non-union personnel- Town Planner; Discuss Strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701. The motion was seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To approve the minutes of May 26, 2021 and June 9, 2021 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of May 26, 2021 and June 9, 2021 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen 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)
New Business Petition of National Grid
To approve new pole approximately one-hundred twenty (120) feet from pole 98 County Street down Eddy Lane
From the minutes
“A motion to approve new pole approximately one-hundred twenty (120) feet from pole 98 County Street down Eddy Lane 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 Annual Appointment
To approve the Annual Appointments for Town positions
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Annual Appointments for Town positions 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 Annual Appointments for FY22 of the Senior Officers, Patrol, Retired Reserve an Reserve Officers
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Annual Appointments for FY22 of the Senior Officers, Patrol, Retired Reserve an Reserve Officers 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 Fire Department Annual Appointments for FY22
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Fire Department Annual Appointments for FY22 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 School Crossing and Substitute Crossing Guard Annual Appointments for FY22
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the School Crossing and Substitute Crossing Guard Annual Appointments for FY22 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 Constables of Civil Process Annual Appointments for FY22
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Constables of Civil Process Annual Appointments for FY22 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)
Appointments Appoint Member to Council on Aging Board
To appoint Carolyn Lazaris as a Council on Aging Board member
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Carolyn Lazaris as a Council on Aging Board member 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 sign the Special Town Election Warrant of July 12, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the Special Town Election Warrant of July 12, 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 adjourn at 6:40 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:40 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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