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November 17, 2021
4 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lorne K. Lawless, Allen Smith
Absent: Kathleen Souza
Every vote, in order
Review, Vote and Sign Special Town Meeting Warrant (see attached)
To appoint Scott Barnett to the Cultural Council for the term ending June 30, 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 Scott Barnett to the Cultural Council for the term ending June 30, 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 Declare Declaration of Surplus Property - Fire Department: 3" Hose - 20 Shots; 2 ½ ' Fire Hose- 30 shots; 1 ¾' Fire Hose- 10 shots
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 Declare Declaration of Surplus Property - Fire Department: 3" Hose - 20 Shots; 2 ½ ' Fire Hose- 30 shots; 1 ¾' Fire Hose- 10 shots 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 Application filed by Wreaths Across America (Wreath Day Ceremony), for Temporary Use of Town Property Marchand Memorial Park, Somerset, MA
To approve the application filed by Wreaths Across America (Wreath Day Ceremony), for Temporary Use of Town Property Marchand Memorial Park, Somerset, MA - Wreath Day Ceremony - (Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 11:00 a -1:00 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 application filed by Wreaths Across America (Wreath Day Ceremony), for Temporary Use of Town Property Marchand Memorial Park, Somerset, MA - Wreath Day Ceremony - (Saturday, December 18, 2021 - 11:00 a -1:00 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Smith, and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectman 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Smith)
To adjourn at 7:04 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 7:04 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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