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May 4, 2022
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lorne K. Lawless, Allen Smith
Absent: Jacob Vaught
Every vote, in order
To waive the reading of the minutes of April 6, 2022 and approve as circulated
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 waive the reading of the minutes of April 6, 2022 and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somerset and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2649
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 ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somerset and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2649 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve the warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting and topics with dollar amounts
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 warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting and topics with dollar amounts was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To appoint the following nine ((9) individuals to the Veterans Advisory Board: Bruce Aldrich; Lisa Ahaesy; George Andes; David Aubry; Edward Faria; Stephen Souza; Charles Diogenes; Glenn N. Doup; Gary Pavao &Thomas Santos
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 the following nine ((9) individuals to the Veterans Advisory Board: Bruce Aldrich; Lisa Ahaesy; George Andes; David Aubry; Edward Faria; Stephen Souza; Charles Diogenes; Glenn N. Doup; Gary Pavao &Thomas Santos was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To acknowledge receipt and review complaint; authorize response by Town Counsel
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 acknowledge receipt and review complaint; authorize response by Town Counsel was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: Copy of Open Meeting Law Complaint Discuss complaint regarding trespassing on private property adjacent to Pierce Beach Selectman Smith read an email from the owner of the property.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
Old Business / Routine Business / Task Updates
To enter into agreement with Southeastern Regional Service 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 enter into agreement with Southeastern Regional Service Group was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To designate Southeastern Regional Service Group as a Special Employee under M.G.L 268A
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 designate Southeastern Regional Service Group as a Special Employee under M.G.L 268A was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 7:37 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 7:37 pm was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
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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