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July 20, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lorne K. Lawless, Allen Smith, Jacob Vaught
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To approve the minutes of the June 8, 2022 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2022 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To approve the minutes of the June 22, 2022 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2022 meeting of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To open the public hearing on petition of National Grid. Petitioner to relocate existing pole 158-30 that currently sits in the back yard of 3572 County Street approximately twenty-three (23) feet north of its current location to public way on Old Colony Avenue and out of private property
From the minutes
“A motion to open the public hearing on petition of National Grid. Petitioner to relocate existing pole 158-30 that currently sits in the back yard of 3572 County Street approximately twenty-three (23) feet north of its current location to public way on Old Colony Avenue and out of private property 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 continue the Public Hearing until the next meeting
From the minutes
“A motion to continue the Public Hearing until the next meeting was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint Dante Franco of Somerset, MA and Matthew Oliveira of Swansea Ma as Part Time Public Safety Dispatchers contingent on passing a CORI, SORI and psych evaluation. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Vaught made a motion to appoint Dante Franco of Somerset, MA and Matthew Oliveira of Swansea Ma as Part Time Public Safety Dispatchers contingent on passing a CORI, SORI and psych evaluation. The motion was seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To authorize Police details for the following elections: September 6, 2022, State Primary Election; September 24, 2022, Special Election (if we do, in fact, conduct this election): November 8, 2022, State Election
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize Police details for the following elections: September 6, 2022, State Primary Election; September 24, 2022, Special Election (if we do, in fact, conduct this election): November 8, 2022, State Election 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 approve the deadlines for Citizen Petitions and Department Articles
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the deadlines for Citizen Petitions and Department Articles was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectmen Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adopt the BYOB Policy currently under the name of Southbridge and change to Somerset along with the application
From the minutes
“A motion to adopt the BYOB Policy currently under the name of Southbridge and change to Somerset along with the application 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 accept the $3,000.00 donation of gift cards from the Congregational Christian Church of Somerset pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize the Veterans' Agent to distribute gift cards to veterans currently receiving Chapter 115 benefits
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the $3,000.00 donation of gift cards from the Congregational Christian Church of Somerset pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize the Veterans' Agent to distribute gift cards to veterans currently receiving Chapter 115 benefits was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote to Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To declare the above items as surplus
From the minutes
“A motion to declare the above items as surplus 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 declare the above items as surplus
From the minutes
“A motion to declare the above items as surplus 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 request an additional $165,000
From the minutes
“A motion to request an additional $165,000 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 approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somerset and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 93Local 1701 - Water Pollution Control Department
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somerset and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 93Local 1701 - Water Pollution Control Department 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 7:43 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:43 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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