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October 12, 2022
12 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
Motion (the minutes do not give its wording)
Yes: Lawless, Smith, Vaught
From the minutes
“motion was seconded by Selectman Lawless and on a roll call vote the Board voted 3-0 in favor of the motion.” (second: Lawless)
To approve the minutes of the September 21, 2022, and September 28, 2022, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2022, and September 28, 2022, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
Review August 3, 2022 minutes and vote to amend the August 3, 2022 minutes to refiect a roll call vote taken to enter into Executive Session -There were no questions or concerns
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and voted unanimously by the Board of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To appoint Sergeant Kevin Borges to the rank of Lieutenant effective October 16, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Sergeant Kevin Borges to the rank of Lieutenant effective October 16, 2022 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept the resignation of David Clement effective October 30, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the resignation of David Clement effective October 30, 2022, was made by Selectmen Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To appoint Daniel Matthews as Firefighter/paramedic effective November 6, 2022 contingent on passing the Physical exam, PAT, HRD, CORI, and SORI
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Daniel Matthews as Firefighter/paramedic effective November 6, 2022 contingent on passing the Physical exam, PAT, HRD, CORI, and SORI was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: letter of recommendation, application, resume, letter of intent Review of Special Town Meeting warrant and assignment of articles - Town Moderator Lucia Casey & Town Clerk Dolores Bence- Selectmen Smith stated the Board has discussed t.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To accept the resignation of Amy Rigtrup from the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the resignation of Amy Rigtrup from the Economic Development Committee was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To appoint Robert Lima as an alternate member of the Somerset Health Plan
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Robert Lima as an alternate member of the Somerset Health Plan was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept the donation from Czekanski Joint Revocable Trust pursuant to Chapter 33 Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Police General Donation Account
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the donation from Czekanski Joint Revocable Trust pursuant to Chapter 33 Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Police General Donation Account was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept the donation from Czekanski Joint Revocable Trust pursuant to Chapter 33 Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Police General Donation Account
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the donation from Czekanski Joint Revocable Trust pursuant to Chapter 33 Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Police General Donation Account was made by Selectman Lawlesst, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (second: Vaught)
To accept the donation from Czekanski Joint Revocable Trust pursuant to Chapter 33 Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Police General Donation Account
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the donation from Czekanski Joint Revocable Trust pursuant to Chapter 33 Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Police General Donation Account was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:26 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:26 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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