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September 7, 2022
15 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 August 16, 2022, and August 24, 2022, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2022, and August 24, 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 approve the application for Common Victualler License filed by Piri Piri Recipes doing business as Piri Piri Kitchen 970 County Street, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Common Victualler License filed by Piri Piri Recipes doing business as Piri Piri Kitchen 970 County Street, Somerset, MA was made by Selectmen Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by the Board of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve special one day wines & malt beverages license - Car Show @ Bluffs @ Pierce Beach, South Street, Somerset, MA, Saturday, September 17, 2022, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Rain Date Sunday, September 18, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to approve special one day wines & malt beverages license - Car Show @ Bluffs @ Pierce Beach, South Street, Somerset, MA, Saturday, September 17, 2022, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Rain Date Sunday, September 18, 2022 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by the Board of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
Vote to sign contract with Michael H Gallagher for consultant services
To sign a contract with Michael H. Gallagher for consultant services effective September 12, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to sign a contract with Michael H. Gallagher for consultant services effective September 12, 2022, was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by the Board of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept the resignation of Rebecca Jennings
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the resignation of Rebecca Jennings was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept $800.00 donations of tickets for dinner/live music at Whites of Westport on September 23, 2022, from the Somerset Credit Union pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize the Assistant to the Veterans Agent to distribute tickets to veterans who wish to attend with the assistance of George Andes of the Veterans Advisory Board
From the minutes
“A motion to accept $800.00 donations of tickets for dinner/live music at Whites of Westport on September 23, 2022, from the Somerset Credit Union pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize the Assistant to the Veterans Agent to distribute tickets to veterans who wish to attend with the assistance of George Andes of the Veterans Advisory Board was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somerset & the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 93 Local 1701 -Highway Department
From the minutes
“A motion to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somerset & the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 93 Local 1701 -Highway Department was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To ratify the of Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somerset & & the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 93 Local 1701 - (Water Department)
From the minutes
“A motion to ratify the of Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Somerset & & the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, State Council 93 Local 1701 - (Water Department) was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To sign Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2649
From the minutes
“A motion to sign Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2649 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by the board of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To authorize use of (APRA) American Rescue Plan Act supplementary funds (not to exceed $600,000) for the drainage project along and near Valley Road
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize use of (APRA) American Rescue Plan Act supplementary funds (not to exceed $600,000) for the drainage project along and near Valley Road was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
Review of Application filed by Kathy Souza for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the application filed by Kathy Souza for Temporary Use of Town Property - Winterfest - Saturday, December 10, 2022, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, (set up December 9, 2022, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Slades Ferry Park & Park & Ride, Slade Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Kathy Souza for Temporary Use of Town Property - Winterfest - Saturday, December 10, 2022, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, (set up December 9, 2022, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Slades Ferry Park & Park & Ride, Slade Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA, was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 Review of application filed by Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property - Foodchella 4 (Beer Garden Edition) Saturday, November 5, 2022, 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM Slades Ferry Park, Slades Ferry Avenue, Somerset, MA, vote if ready Alison Faunce stated she.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To approve application filed by Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property - Foodchella 4 (Beer Garden Edition) Saturday, November 5, 2022, 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM Slades Ferry Park, Slades Ferry Avenue, Marchand Park and vacant field Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve application filed by Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property - Foodchella 4 (Beer Garden Edition) Saturday, November 5, 2022, 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM Slades Ferry Park, Slades Ferry Avenue, Marchand Park and vacant field Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
Review of application filed by Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property
To approve the application filed by Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property - Snow, Saturday, November 26, 2022, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (set up November 25, 2022, 10:: 00 AM - 4:00 PM Arthur Chick Marchand Memorial Park, Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA, Rain Date is Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 10:00am to 7:00 pm set up, event 10:00 am -4:00 pm.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Allison Faunce for Temporary Use of Town Property - Snow, Saturday, November 26, 2022, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (set up November 25, 2022, 10:: 00 AM - 4:00 PM Arthur Chick Marchand Memorial Park, Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA, Rain Date is Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 10:00am to 7:00 pm set up, event 10:00 am -4:00 pm. Was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectmen Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To set the date for Special Town Meeting, open warrant and set deadlines for Department articles and Citizens Petitioned Articles for October 17, 2022, with all department articles and citizen petitions due by September 16, 2022 at 3:00 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to set the date for Special Town Meeting, open warrant and set deadlines for Department articles and Citizens Petitioned Articles for October 17, 2022, with all department articles and citizen petitions due by September 16, 2022 at 3:00 pm was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0. Supporting Documents - no.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 8:05 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:05 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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