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August 16, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 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
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:31pm
Yes: Lawless, Smith, Vaught
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:31pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L., chapter 30A, section 21 (a) - Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Contract with Mark Ullucci, Town Administrator That motion was seconded by Selectman Lawless and on a roll call vote the Board voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To open the Public Hearing for the above
From the minutes
“A motion to open the Public Hearing for the above was made by Selectman Chairman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Vaught)
To approve the application to transfer and pledge of inventory and license a Retail Package Store Wines & Malt Beverages License from Elie Karam d/b/a Somerset Country Store, 1804 County Street, Somerset, MA, Manager, Elie Karam to ATM Brothers Corp d/b/a Somerset Country Store, Bansi Patel, Manager. Premises at 1804 County Street, Somerset, MA described as follows: The premises consists of one fl
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application to transfer and pledge of inventory and license a Retail Package Store Wines & Malt Beverages License from Elie Karam d/b/a Somerset Country Store, 1804 County Street, Somerset, MA, Manager, Elie Karam to ATM Brothers Corp d/b/a Somerset Country Store, Bansi Patel, Manager. Premises at 1804 County Street, Somerset, MA described as follows: The premises consists of one floor, 4,700 square feet across three rooms. There are two entrances and two exists was made by Selectman Lawless seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Lawless-aye, Selectman Vaught-Aye and Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen. Selectman Chair Smith-aye, Selectman Lawless- aye, Selectman Vaught-aye.” (second: Vaught)
To approve the Special license one day all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises under chapter 138 section 4 for September 17, 2022, Spirit of Somerset from 11:00am-11:00 pm at Waterfront Park, 354 Main Street, Somerset, MA with a rain date of September 18, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Special license one day all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on premises under chapter 138 section 4 for September 17, 2022, Spirit of Somerset from 11:00am-11:00 pm at Waterfront Park, 354 Main Street, Somerset, MA with a rain date of September 18, 2022, was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen. Selectman Chair Smith-aye, Selectman Lawless-aye, Selectman Vaught-aye.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To authorize the Town Administrator to file a request for determination of applicability with the Conservation Commission and once approved work with the Highway Superintendent to clear the path in conjunction with the Conservation Agent. Once the path is cleared there will be no parking signs and no loitering after dusk signs installed at the end of North Street. At the beginning of the path post
Yes: Lawless, SmithNo: Vaught
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the Town Administrator to file a request for determination of applicability with the Conservation Commission and once approved work with the Highway Superintendent to clear the path in conjunction with the Conservation Agent. Once the path is cleared there will be no parking signs and no loitering after dusk signs installed at the end of North Street. At the beginning of the path posts similar in nature to cut telephone poles to be installed to a depth that they will not be easily disturbed by people walking past them was made by Selectman Chair Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 2-1. Selectman Lawless-aye, Selectman Vaught-nay Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To accept the performance evaluation of Chief Barros
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the performance evaluation of Chief Barros was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Vaught-aye, Selectman Lawless-aye, and Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept the resignation of Lucille Dallaire as a member of the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the resignation of Lucille Dallaire as a member of the Council on Aging was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Vaught-aye, Selectman Lawless- aye and Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To table the appointments to the Council on Aging Board
From the minutes
“A motion to table the appointments to the Council on Aging Board was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Smith-aye, Selectman Vaught-aye and Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Charles Diogenes to the Cable Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Charles Diogenes to the Cable Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2024 was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Vaught-aye, Selectman Lawless- aye and Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To approve the application filed by Veterans Advisory Board (George Andes) (POW / MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony) for Temporary Use of Town Property, (Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA) - Friday, September 16, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Veterans Advisory Board (George Andes) (POW / MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony) for Temporary Use of Town Property, (Slade's Ferry Park, Slade's Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA) - Friday, September 16, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Lawless -aye, Selectman Vaught-aye and Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To accept Application filed by Veterans Advisory Board (George Andes) (Flag Retirement Ceremony) for Temporary Use of Town Property, (Fire Department - Back Parking Area, 475 County Street, Somerset, MA) - Saturday, September 24, 2022, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The motion
From the minutes
“Selectman Lawless made a motion to accept Application filed by Veterans Advisory Board (George Andes) (Flag Retirement Ceremony) for Temporary Use of Town Property, (Fire Department - Back Parking Area, 475 County Street, Somerset, MA) - Saturday, September 24, 2022, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The motion was seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen. Selectman Lawless-aye, Selectman Vaught-aye and Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To declare the following as Surplus Property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30b, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment By-Law: (Police Department) 2011 Ford Crown Victoria - Vin: 2FABP7BV9BX180725 - Mileage: 101,846 2011 Ford Crown Victoria - Vin: 2FABP7BV3BX148272 - Mileage: 74,937
From the minutes
“A motion to declare the following as Surplus Property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30b, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment By-Law: (Police Department) 2011 Ford Crown Victoria - Vin: 2FABP7BV9BX180725 - Mileage: 101,846 2011 Ford Crown Victoria - Vin: 2FABP7BV3BX148272 - Mileage: 74,937 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Vaught-aye, Selectman Lawless-aye, and Selectman Smith - aye.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To put up a sign for the election stating the date and time for the Sate Primary held on September 6, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to put up a sign for the election stating the date and time for the Sate Primary held on September 6, 2022 was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0. Selectman Lawless-aye, Selectman Vaught-Aye and Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:32 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:32 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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