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September 14, 2021
5 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
Approve Executive Session Minutes of August 18, 2021 and August 25, 2021; Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel
Executive session at 5:01 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Approve Executive Session Minutes of August 18, 2021 and August 25, 2021; Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel- Treasurer/Collector; Town Accountant; Police Chief; Acting Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 75, Superior Officers; New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 80, Patrol Officers; New England Police Benevolent Association, local 108, Signal Operators-Dispatchers; To 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.” (second: Kathleen Souza)
Vote: To waive the reading of the minutes August 25, 2021 and August 31, 2021 meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated, if ready
To waive and approve the minutes of the meetings and August 25, 2021 and August 31, 2021. It
From the minutes
“a motion to waive and approve the minutes of the meetings and August 25, 2021 and August 31, 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, October 2, 2021, 11:00 am -5:00 Pm @ Somerset Progressive club, 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA
To approve the Special One Day Malt Beverages Only License, Saturday, October 2, 2021, 11:00 am -5:00 pm @ Somerset Progressive Club, 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA - Outdoor Beer Garden members only, vote if ready
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Special One Day Malt Beverages Only License, Saturday, October 2, 2021, 11:00 am -5:00 pm @ Somerset Progressive Club, 139 Seaver Avenue, Somerset, MA - Outdoor Beer Garden members only, vote if ready 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 and sign contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for purchase of Class 1, Type 1, Emergency Medical Vehicle, vote if ready
To authorize Richard Brown to sign the contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for purchase of Class 1, Type 1, Emergency Medical Vehicle
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize Richard Brown to sign the contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for purchase of Class 1, Type 1, Emergency Medical Vehicle, 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 6:10pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:10pm 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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