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November 30, 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
To accept the resignation of James O'Rourke Jr. from the Somerset Historical Commission
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the resignation of James O'Rourke Jr. from the Somerset Historical Commission was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To appoint Daniel Goodman of New Bedford, MA as Firefighter/Paramedic effective January 15, 2023 contingent on passing the CORI, SORI and HRD
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Daniel Goodman of New Bedford, MA as Firefighter/Paramedic effective January 15, 2023 contingent on passing the CORI, SORI and HRD was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Smith)
To accept $151.00 donation from Avil LLC, Orbits Inn, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Fire General Donations account (29-3580-220)
From the minutes
“A motion to accept $151.00 donation from Avil LLC, Orbits Inn, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Fire General Donations account (29-3580-220) was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To sign the Agreement with BETA Group, Inc. Norwood, MA for professional engineering services related to MS4 Permit Services subject to the Certificate of Insurance
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the Agreement with BETA Group, Inc. Norwood, MA for professional engineering services related to MS4 Permit Services subject to the Certificate of Insurance was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
Review and Sign Funding Agreement between the Town of Somerset and Prysmian, vote if ready
To sign the funding agreement between the Town of Somerset and Prysmian
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the funding agreement between the Town of Somerset and Prysmian was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
Review and Sign Employment Agreement with William Horrocks for consultant services, (Prysmian Project) vote if ready
To sign an Employment Agreement with William Horrocks for consultant services, (Prysmian Project)
From the minutes
“A motion to sign an Employment Agreement with William Horrocks for consultant services, (Prysmian Project) was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless, and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
Review and Sign Agreement with WSP for Consulting Engineering Services, vote if ready
To sign the agreement with WSP for Consulting Engineering Services subject to receiving the fee schedule
From the minutes
“A motion to sign the agreement with WSP for Consulting Engineering Services subject to receiving the fee schedule was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To Consider/vote Declaration of the following as Surplus Property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30b, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment By-Law: (Highway Department) 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Vin#2FAFP71W44X143323 Mileage: 191833
From the minutes
“A motion to Consider/vote Declaration of the following as Surplus Property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30b, section 16a and Article 21 Surplus Equipment By-Law: (Highway Department) 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Vin#2FAFP71W44X143323 Mileage: 191833 was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve Building Department fees
From the minutes
“A motion to approve Building Department fees was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:12 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 pm was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
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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