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July 21, 2021
10 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lorne K. Lawless, Allen Smith, Kathleen Souza
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:16 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Approve Executive Session Minutes of June 23, 2021; Discuss Strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position Brayton Point LLC. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:16 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Approve Executive Session Minutes of June 23, 2021; Discuss Strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position Brayton Point LLC. The motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To approve the minutes of July 7, 2021 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of July 7, 2021 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
New Business Appoint Constable
To appoint Robert Plummer as a constable
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Robert Plummer as a constable was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
Vote Committee Assignments
To appoint Virginia Simcock as payroll clerk
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Virginia Simcock as payroll clerk was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To appoint Assistant to Council on Aging Director Elise Howard
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Assistant to Council on Aging Director Elise Howard was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To appoint Bernard Miranda as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Bernard Miranda as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
Vote if Ready
To approve the application by George Andes (Wreaths Across America) for Temporary Use of Town Property AmVets 659 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, MA- Wreaths Across America Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser - Saturday, August 14, 2021, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application by George Andes (Wreaths Across America) for Temporary Use of Town Property AmVets 659 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, MA- Wreaths Across America Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser - Saturday, August 14, 2021, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
Review & Discuss Town Planner's contract, vote if ready
Not to renew the Town Planner's contract
Yes: Lawless, SmithAbstained: Kathleen Souza
From the minutes
“A motion not to renew the Town Planner's contract was made by Selectman Allen Smith seconded by Selectman Lawless and voted 2-0 by Selectmen.” (second: Lawless)
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Kathleen Souza)
To adjourn at 8:28 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:28 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0 Respectfully Nancy Fournier.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
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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