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November 22, 2022
10 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)
From the minutes
“motion was 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.” (second: Lawless)
To waive the reading of the minutes of October 26, 2022 and November 9, 2022, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated
From the minutes
“A motion to waive the reading of the minutes of October 26, 2022 and November 9, 2022, meetings of the Somerset Board of Selectmen and approve as circulated was made by Selectman Smith seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To adopt the CIP of 1.74 which will increase the average residential bill by $348.68 and the commercial by $1275.31
From the minutes
“A motion to adopt the CIP of 1.74 which will increase the average residential bill by $348.68 and the commercial by $1275.31 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
New Business- Discuss / consider restoring ice skating at the Somerset Marsh, (Westerly section of the Marsh on Dublin Street) Vote if ready
To authorize Timothy Turner to begin the process through the point of filing through DEP
From the minutes
“A motion to authorize Timothy Turner to begin the process through the point of filing through DEP was made by Selectman Vaught seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by a vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve the plan for the end of North Street
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the plan for the end of North Street was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 Personnel Matters: Accept resignation from Tanya Amorin as Senior Floater - Selectman Chair Smith read a resignation letter from Tanya Amorin addressed to the Town Administrator.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept the resignation of Tanya Amorin effective November 22 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the resignation of Tanya Amorin effective November 22 2022 was made by Selectman Lawless seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To appoint Alex Mello; as a part time Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 22, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Alex Mello; as a part time Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 22, 2022, was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
Appointment from Police Chief Appoint Alisha Boulay of Somerset, MA as a part-time Public Safety Dispatcher
To appoint Alisha Boulay of Somerset as a part-time Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 22, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Alisha Boulay of Somerset as a part-time Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 22, 2022 was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
Appointment from Police Chief Review Application filed by Jeff Marques to place Winterfest sign at the Town Green & Brayton Point Road November 28, 2022 to December 11, 2022
To approve the Temporary Use of Town Property to place a Winterfest sign at the Tow Green and Brayton Point Road, November 28, 2022 to December 11, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Temporary Use of Town Property to place a Winterfest sign at the Tow Green and Brayton Point Road, November 28, 2022 to December 11, 2022 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 8.16 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8.16 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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