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July 28, 2021
15 recorded votes, 2 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 5:31 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Approve Executive Session Minutes of June 23, 2021; Review and Approve Redacted Minutes for: June 9, 2021; June 23, 2021; July 7, 2021. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:31 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Approve Executive Session Minutes of June 23, 2021; Review and Approve Redacted Minutes for: June 9, 2021; June 23, 2021; July 7, 2021. 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 Colbea Enterprises, LLC to store gasoline and diesel at 1833 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA as follows: one (1) 12,000 gallon underground tank (Class 1 B) ad one (1) 12,000 gallon underground split tank: 7,000 gallons (Class 1 B) and 5,000 gallons (Class II)
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Colbea Enterprises, LLC to store gasoline and diesel at 1833 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA as follows: one (1) 12,000 gallon underground tank (Class 1 B) ad one (1) 12,000 gallon underground split tank: 7,000 gallons (Class 1 B) and 5,000 gallons (Class II) 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 approve the license of Indian Spring Liquors 3055 County Street, Somerset, MA for Change of Corporate Name from Palshrey Inc. to Yug LLC.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the license of Indian Spring Liquors 3055 County Street, Somerset, MA for Change of Corporate Name from Palshrey Inc. to Yug LLC. 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 Daniel T. Lowney, Jr. as Constable
The minutes record this vote as 2–0 but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to appoint Daniel T. Lowney, Jr. as Constable, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To appoint Denis Auclair to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Denis Auclair to the Economic Development Committee 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 Dorothy Auclair to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Dorothy Auclair to the Economic Development Committee was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Kathleen Souza, second: Smith)
To appoint Paul Cogley to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Paul Cogley to the Economic Development Committee 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 Allison Faunce to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Allison Faunce to the Economic Development Committee was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Kathleen Souza, second: Smith)
To appoint Nicholas Liakos to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Nicholas Liakos to the Economic Development Committee 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 Jeffrey Marques to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Jeffrey Marques to the Economic Development Committee was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Kathleen Souza, second: Smith)
To appoint Thomas Richardson to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Thomas Richardson to the Economic Development Committee 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 Richard Ricci to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Richard Ricci to the Economic Development Committee was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Kathleen Souza, second: Smith)
To appoint Virgil Pacheco to the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Virgil Pacheco to the Economic Development Committee 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 approve the application filed by Donna Murphy (Somerset Musictown Festival/Somerset Friends of Music) for temporary Use of Town Property (Luther Avenue to County Street down to Gifford Avenue, Somerset, MA - Parade- Sunday, October 17, 2021, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Donna Murphy (Somerset Musictown Festival/Somerset Friends of Music) for temporary Use of Town Property (Luther Avenue to County Street down to Gifford Avenue, Somerset, MA - Parade- Sunday, October 17, 2021, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectmen Souza, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To adjourn at 7:25 pm
The minutes record this vote as 2–0 but list 3 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:25 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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