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January 11, 2023
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 approve the minutes of December 14, 2022
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of December 14, 2022 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
License - James S Branco
To approve the Common Victualer license for TNT Coney Island Hot Dogs, Inc 1242 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Common Victualer license for TNT Coney Island Hot Dogs, Inc 1242 Wilbur Avenue, Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve the Class II Auto License, James S. Branco - 3 Dad's Auto 4052 County Street, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Class II Auto License, James S. Branco - 3 Dad's Auto 4052 County Street, Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“A motion to close the public hearing was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectmen Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To adopt early voting for April 3, 2023 to April 5, 2023 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adopt early voting for April 3, 2023 to April 5, 2023 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm 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 Marybeth Rua-Larson from the Somerset Cultural Council
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the resignation of Marybeth Rua-Larson from the Somerset Cultural Council was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept $1,001.00 donation from AVII LLC, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Police General Donations account (29-3580-210)
From the minutes
“A motion to accept $1,001.00 donation from AVII LLC, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Police General Donations account (29-3580-210) was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve the amended agreement ($37,270.00) With George T. Wilkinson, Inc. for replacement of the Gas Burner at the Pottersville Building located at 115 Wood Street, Somerset, MA
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the amended agreement ($37,270.00) With George T. Wilkinson, Inc. for replacement of the Gas Burner at the Pottersville Building located at 115 Wood Street, Somerset, MA was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 7:16 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:16 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by a roll call vote of Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, 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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