MassVoter.com← Somerset Board of SelectmenSomerset Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 13, 2022
9 recorded votes, 0 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 approve the Application for one day Entertainment License filed by Solar Cannabis Company for live music performance on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from Noon to 7:00 PM at 1400 Brayton Point Road, in Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Application for one day Entertainment License filed by Solar Cannabis Company for live music performance on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from Noon to 7:00 PM at 1400 Brayton Point Road, in Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0 Supporting Documents: Letter from Somerset Police Department, Application for one day entertainment license application and all supporting documents.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
New Business: Discuss Guiding Principle for Investment in Somerset
To approve the Guiding Principle for Investment in Somerset
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Guiding Principle for Investment in Somerset was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll vote 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To accept the proclamation for National 911 Telecommunicator Week
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the proclamation for National 911 Telecommunicator Week was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint Amy L Silva Rigtrup, Patrick McDonald and Roger Fortier, Jr. to the Economic Development Committee for the term ending June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Amy L Silva Rigtrup, Patrick McDonald and Roger Fortier, Jr. to the Economic Development Committee for the term ending June 30, 2022 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint the following individuals to the Cable Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2022: George Andes, David Gauthier, Peter Pelletier and Wayne Medeiros
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint the following individuals to the Cable Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2022: George Andes, David Gauthier, Peter Pelletier and Wayne Medeiros was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint Patrick McDonald to the T.I. F. Board
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Patrick McDonald to the T.I. F. Board was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To accept a donation form Southcoast Hospitality, LLC in the amount of $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Council on Aging donation account
From the minutes
“A motion to accept a donation form Southcoast Hospitality, LLC in the amount of $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Council on Aging donation account was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To approve and sign Chapter 90 request for project 22-01
From the minutes
“A motion to approve and sign Chapter 90 request for project 22-01 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 8:22 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:22 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
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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