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August 4, 2021
5 recorded votes, 1 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) Conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel-Treasurer-Collector. 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) Conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel-Treasurer-Collector. 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 waive the reading of the minutes of the July 14, 2021 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the July 14, 2021 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated 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 Todd Costa as Police Chief
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Todd Costa as Police Chief 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 David Berube (Spirit of Somerset, Inc.) for Temporary Use of Town Property, 300 Main Street, Somerset, MA - Spirit of Somerset-(set up Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - Friday September 17, 2021, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Saturday, September 18, 2021 8:00 am to 12am
Yes: Kathleen Souza, SmithAbstained: Lawless
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by David Berube (Spirit of Somerset, Inc.) for Temporary Use of Town Property, 300 Main Street, Somerset, MA - Spirit of Somerset-(set up Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - Friday September 17, 2021, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Saturday, September 18, 2021 8:00 am to 12am was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To adjourn at 7:09 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:09 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)
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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