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August 24, 2022
8 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
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) 7 - Approve Executive Session Minutes of July 20, 2022, and August 3, 2022 B. 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 C. Pursuant to M.G.L., chapter 30A, section 21 (a) - Conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel: Contract with Michael H. Gallagher, Acting 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 approve the minutes of the August 3, 2022, and August 10, 2022, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2022, and August 10, 2022, meetings 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. Selectman Smith-aye, Selectman Lawless-aye and Selectman Vaught-aye.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint and sign a contract with Mark Ullucci for Town Administrator effective September 12, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint and sign a contract with Mark Ullucci for Town Administrator effective September 12, 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 authorize the use of (ARPA) American Rescue Plan Act funds ($30,525) for the purchase and installation of a Suzuki outboard engine for the Harbor Master's patrol boat
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize the use of (ARPA) American Rescue Plan Act funds ($30,525) for the purchase and installation of a Suzuki outboard engine for the Harbor Master's patrol boat 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, Selectman Smith-aye.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To sign an agreement with Captain O'Connell Company for the purchase and installation of a Suzuki outboard engine for the Harbor Master's patrol boat
From the minutes
“A motion to sign an agreement with Captain O'Connell Company for the purchase and installation of a Suzuki outboard engine for the Harbor Master's patrol boat 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 acknowledge receipt of the Open Meeting Law Violation of August 10, 2022 and authorize Town Counsel to respond
From the minutes
“A motion to acknowledge receipt of the Open Meeting Law Violation of August 10, 2022 and authorize Town Counsel to respond 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 appoint the Chief of Police, Captain, a member of the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator to interview candidates privately and then make a recommendation to the full Board
From the minutes
“a motion to appoint the Chief of Police, Captain, a member of the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator to interview candidates privately and then make a recommendation to the full Board 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 adjourn at 7:13 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:13 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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