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September 22, 2021
13 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lorne K. Lawless, Allen Smith
Absent: Kathleen Souza
Every vote, in order
To appoint Michael H. Gallagher as Consultant to the Town of Somerset effective September 27, 2921 through November 26, 2021
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Michael H. Gallagher as Consultant to the Town of Somerset effective September 27, 2921 through November 26, 2021 was made by Selectman Allen Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously voted by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0 A motion to appoint Michael H.” (second: Kathleen Souza)
To appoint Michael H. Gallagher as Acting Town Administrator effective November 27, 2021
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Michael H. Gallagher as Acting Town Administrator effective November 27, 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 enter into agreement with the Treasurer/Collector Tammy Pacheco, effective October 1, 2021
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to enter into agreement with the Treasurer/Collector Tammy Pacheco, effective October 1, 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 appoint Kyle James Cabral to Patrolman effective September 26, 2021
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Kyle James Cabral to Patrolman effective September 26, 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 appoint Amber Massa to Patrolman effective September 26, 2021
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Amber Massa to Patrolman effective September 26, 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 appoint Theresa M. Provencal as Town Accountant with a November 1 start date
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Theresa M. Provencal as Town Accountant with a November 1 start date 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)
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To appoint Stephen Mello as Heavy Equipment Operator effective September 22, 2021
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Stephen Mello as Heavy Equipment Operator effective September 22, 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 appoint Justin Arnold to Laborer with CDL, effective September 22, 2021
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Justin Arnold to Laborer with CDL, effective September 22, 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 appoint Scott Santos to the Joint Transportation Planning Group
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Scott Santos to the Joint Transportation Planning Group 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 grant relief to store an unregistered vehicle at 32 Pennsylvania Ave for the period of 30 days
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to grant relief to store an unregistered vehicle at 32 Pennsylvania Ave for the period of 30 days was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: emails, photos, police report, and letter of request for hearing.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To appoint Christopher Simons to the Joint Transportation Planning group and Scott Santos appointed as alternate
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Smith to appoint Christopher Simons to the Joint Transportation Planning group and Scott Santos appointed as alternate was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
Review Application filed by Allison Faunce (Southcoast Open Air Market), (SOAM) for Temporary Use of Town Property Marchand Memorial Park, Somerset, MA
To approve the Review Application filed by Allison Faunce (Southcoast Open Air Market), (SOAM) for Temporary Use of Town Property Marchand Memorial Park, Somerset, MA -Foodchella - (Sunday, October 24, 2021 - 10:30 am-4:00 pm)
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Review Application filed by Allison Faunce (Southcoast Open Air Market), (SOAM) for Temporary Use of Town Property Marchand Memorial Park, Somerset, MA -Foodchella - (Sunday, October 24, 2021 - 10:30 am-4:00 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 adjourn at 7:09 pm
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
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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