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August 18, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 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 July 21, 2021, July 28, 2021; Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel- Police Chief; Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - Ne
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 July 21, 2021, July 28, 2021; Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel- Police Chief; Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - New England Benevolent Association; Local 80 (Patrolmen's Union); Local 75 ( Police Senior Officers' Union); Local 108 (Fire & Police Signal Operators Union). The motion was seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
Vote: To waive the reading of the minutes of July 21, 2021, July 28, 2021 and August 4, 2021 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, if ready
To waive and approve the minutes of the meetings of July 21, 2021, July 28, 2021 and August 4, 2021. It
From the minutes
“a motion to waive and approve the minutes of the meetings of July 21, 2021, July 28, 2021 and August 4, 2021. It was seconded by Selectman Kathy Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Kathleen Souza)
License, Saturday, September 18, 2021, 11:00 am -11:00 pm (Rain Date Sunday, September 19, 2021) At Waterfront Park, 300 Main Street, Somerset, MA
To approve Application filed by American Legion, (Jamison Souza, Manager) for a Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License, Saturday, September 18, 2021, 11:00 am -11:00 pm (Rain Date Sunday, September 19, 2021) At Waterfront Park, 300 Main Street, Somerset, MA - Spirit of Somerset
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Application filed by American Legion, (Jamison Souza, Manager) for a Special One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License, Saturday, September 18, 2021, 11:00 am -11:00 pm (Rain Date Sunday, September 19, 2021) At Waterfront Park, 300 Main Street, Somerset, MA - Spirit of Somerset, was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: application for Special One Day License and all supporting documents Application filed by American Legion, (Jamison Souza, Manager) for a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License, Saturday, September 18, 2021.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
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To approve the Application filed by American Legion, (Jamison Souza, Manager) for a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License, Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 am -4:00 pm, At Bluffs, South Street, Somerset, MA - Bristol County Car Club
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Application filed by American Legion, (Jamison Souza, Manager) for a Special One Day Wines & Malt Beverages License, Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10:00 am -4:00 pm, At Bluffs, South Street, Somerset, MA - Bristol County Car Club 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 Patrick Duddy
To appoint Patrick Duddy as Constable
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith made a motion to appoint Patrick Duddy as Constable, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To appoint Patrick Duddy as Civil Constable
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Patrick Duddy as Civil 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)
To appoint Stephen Mello as Highway Department Laborer effective August 23, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Stephen Mello as Highway Department Laborer effective August 23, 2021 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 Somerset Berkley Education Foundation, (Somerset Berkley Education Foundation 5K) for Temporary Use of Town Property, South Street south on Riverside Avenue, right on Wood Street, left on Orchard Street, left on Washington Avenue, left on Riverside Avenue - Road Race, Saturday, October 30, 2021, 7:00 am-12:30 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Application filed by Somerset Berkley Education Foundation, (Somerset Berkley Education Foundation 5K) for Temporary Use of Town Property, South Street south on Riverside Avenue, right on Wood Street, left on Orchard Street, left on Washington Avenue, left on Riverside Avenue - Road Race, Saturday, October 30, 2021, 7:00 am-12:30 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)
To adjourn at 7:31 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:31 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0 Respectfully Nancy Fournier.” (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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