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November 10, 2021
13 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
To waive the minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the minutes of November 3, 2021 meeting of the Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated 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 sign the employment agreement with the Police Chief Todd Costa, for the term ending August 3, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the employment agreement with the Police Chief Todd Costa, for the term ending August 3, 2024 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 Patrolman Matthew Lima to rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Patrolman Matthew Lima to rank of Sergeant 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 Marilyn Edge as Tobacco Inspector for the Term ending June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Marilyn Edge as Tobacco Inspector for the Term ending June 30, 2022 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 Diane Heath as Tobacco Control Coordinator, term ending June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Diane Heath as Tobacco Control Coordinator, term ending June 30, 2022 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 Melissa Reis as Payroll/Treasurer Clerk effective November 14, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Melissa Reis as Payroll/Treasurer Clerk effective November 14, 2021 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote to Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Kathleen Souza)
To appoint Michael Gallagher as a primary member of the Somerset Health Plan Group effective November 27, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Michael Gallagher as a primary member of the Somerset Health Plan Group effective November 27, 2021 was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: none There was no discussion or concerns relating to the appointment of Theresa Provencal (Town Accountant).” (Motion: Lawless, second: Smith)
To appoint Theresa Provencal as a primary member of the Somerset Health Plan Group effective November 11, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Theresa Provencal as a primary member of the Somerset Health Plan Group effective November 11, 2021 was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: none.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Smith)
To authorize the Town Administrator to accept the Brownfields Redevelopment Grant of $187,500 for work at 3280 County Street
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to accept the Brownfields Redevelopment Grant of $187,500 for work at 3280 County Street 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 7:45 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:45 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To open the Board of Health meeting at 7:47 pm.
From the minutes
“A motion to open the Board of Health meeting at 7:47 pm. was made by Selectman Souza, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Kathleen Souza, second: Lawless)
To adjourn the Board of Health meeting at 9:30
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the Board of Health meeting at 9:30 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 the Board of Health meeting and to have a continuance on December 8, 2021
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the Board of Health meeting and to have a continuance on December 8, 2021 was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Souza and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, 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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