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August 25, 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 August 4, 2021; Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel- Treasurer/Collector; Town Accountant. 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 August 4, 2021; Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel- Treasurer/Collector; Town Accountant. 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 August 18, 2021 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, if ready
To waive and approve the minutes of the meetings and August 18, 2021. It
From the minutes
“a motion to waive and approve the minutes of the meetings and August 18, 2021. It was seconded by Selectman Kathy Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Kathleen Souza)
To table the liquor license vote until Tuesday August 31, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to table the liquor license vote until Tuesday August 31, 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 and authorize Board to sign Collective Bargaining Agreements with Local #2649, International Association of Firefighters
From the minutes
“A motion to approve and authorize Board to sign Collective Bargaining Agreements with Local #2649, International Association of Firefighters 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 Fire & Police Signal Operator Kelly Oliveira
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Fire & Police Signal Operator Kelly Oliveira 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 place a memorial bench at the Town boat ramp in memory of John McAuliffe
From the minutes
“A motion to place a memorial bench at the Town boat ramp in memory of John McAuliffe 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 Recreation Department, (Soap Box Races Annual Event) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Slades Ferry Boulevard Saturday, September 18. 2021 6:00am - 1:00 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Somerset Recreation Department, (Soap Box Races Annual Event) for Temporary Use of Town Property, Slades Ferry Boulevard Saturday, September 18. 2021 6:00am - 1:00 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)
To approve the date for the Special Town Meeting December 6, 2021, Department Articles and Citizen's Petitions with a deadline of September 24, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the date for the Special Town Meeting December 6, 2021, Department Articles and Citizen's Petitions with a deadline of September 24, 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 adjourn at 7:25pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:25pm 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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