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September 29, 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
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:01 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel-Police Chief. Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701 - Water Department; Water Pollution Department; Di
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:01 pm per MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a) Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel-Police Chief. Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701 - Water Department; Water Pollution Department; Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position - AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701 - Water Department; Water Pollution Department. 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 approve the sale of $6,000,000, 1.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes for the Somerset Middle School project dated October 7, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the sale of $6,000,000, 1.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes for the Somerset Middle School project dated October 7, 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)
Vote of Selectmen, General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note Review, approve and sign MASSDOT Chapter 90 Project Request Almy Road Culvert
To approve Chapter 90 Project request Almy Road Culvert
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Chapter 90 Project request Almy Road Culvert 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 Tammy Pacheco to serve on the Somerset Health Plan Group Board
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Tammy Pacheco to serve on the Somerset Health Plan Group Board 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 7:04pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:04pm 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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