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February 1, 2023
6 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
That the Board enter into executive session at 5:31pm
From the minutes
“Selectman Smith motioned that the Board enter into executive session at 5:31pm: A. Pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21 (a) (3) Discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position - Brayton Point, LLC, (1 Brayton Point Road) That 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.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
Licenses: Application for Change of Business Hours
To approve the Change of Business Hours - ENJKARAM, Inc. Doing Business As: Somerset Country Wine and Spirits, 927 County Street, Somerset, MA (Manager Julia Karam) Monday - Thursday 8:00 am-11:00pm, Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 11:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 11:00pm
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Change of Business Hours - ENJKARAM, Inc. Doing Business As: Somerset Country Wine and Spirits, 927 County Street, Somerset, MA (Manager Julia Karam) Monday - Thursday 8:00 am-11:00pm, Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 11:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 11:00pm was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To waive and approve the minutes of January 11, 2023 and January 18, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to waive and approve the minutes of January 11, 2023 and January 18, 2023 was made by Selectmen Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To accept the Bristol County Retirement Board's vote to accept the Bristol County Retirement Board's vote to allow for additional 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2023 for Bristol County Retirement members
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the Bristol County Retirement Board's vote to accept the Bristol County Retirement Board's vote to allow for additional 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2023 for Bristol County Retirement members was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To sign Rules and Regulations related to Code of Conduct and Appearance for all sworn personnel and civilian employees at the Somerset Police Department
From the minutes
“A motion to sign Rules and Regulations related to Code of Conduct and Appearance for all sworn personnel and civilian employees at the Somerset Police Department was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 6:24 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:24 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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