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February 15, 2023
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
Licenses: Application for Change of Manager
To approve the application for Change of Manager - On premise All Alcoholic Beverages - AMF Bowling Center, Inc. Doing Business As Somerset Lanes, 231 Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA Manager from Chelsea M. Spano to Stefanie Leigh Pennacchia
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application for Change of Manager - On premise All Alcoholic Beverages - AMF Bowling Center, Inc. Doing Business As Somerset Lanes, 231 Riverside Avenue, Somerset, MA Manager from Chelsea M. Spano to Stefanie Leigh Pennacchia was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: copy of Application for Change of Manager and all supporting documents.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve the minutes of January 25, 2023 and February 1, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of January 25, 2023 and February 1, 2023 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To Pursuant to Chapter 44, section 53A to establish a donation account (29-3580-545 gifts and donations - Veterans Heritage Grant) for the purpose of accepting donations for restoring/repairing the world War II Monument
From the minutes
“A motion to Pursuant to Chapter 44, section 53A to establish a donation account (29-3580-545 gifts and donations - Veterans Heritage Grant) for the purpose of accepting donations for restoring/repairing the world War II Monument was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To sign Agreement in the amount of $26,065.00 with MassFloors, Inc. to remove and replace flooring at the Somerset Police Department
From the minutes
“A motion to sign Agreement in the amount of $26,065.00 with MassFloors, Inc. to remove and replace flooring 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)
Review application filed by Bristol County Car Club (Charles Diogenes) for Temporary Use of Town Property Bluffs at Pierce Beach South Street in Somerset, MA Car Show
To approve the application filed by Bristol County Car Club (Charles Diogenes) for Temporary Use of Town Property Bluffs at Pierce Beach South Street in Somerset, MA Car Show- Saturday, September 16, 2023, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm rain date Friday, September 22, 2023 contingent on having a certificate of Insurance
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Bristol County Car Club (Charles Diogenes) for Temporary Use of Town Property Bluffs at Pierce Beach South Street in Somerset, MA Car Show- Saturday, September 16, 2023, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm rain date Friday, September 22, 2023 contingent on having a certificate of Insurance was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve the attached list
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the attached list was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To remove the NO Pets and put up the Dog Park Regulations sign subject to removing the wording specified area
From the minutes
“A motion to remove the NO Pets and put up the Dog Park Regulations sign subject to removing the wording specified area was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Smith)
To approve the Ambulance Billing, Collection and Abatement Procedures for the Fire Department
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the Ambulance Billing, Collection and Abatement Procedures for the Fire Department was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0 Supporting Documents: Copy of the Ambulance Billing and Collection and Abatement Procedures Acknowledge resignation of John Sulyma - A letter of resignation to the Fire Chief was read.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To approve the resignation of John Sulyma
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the resignation of John Sulyma was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Vaught)
To accept the resignation of Denis and Dorothy Auclair from the Economic Development Committee
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the resignation of Denis and Dorothy Auclair 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 amend the Application
From the minutes
“A motion to amend the Application was made by Selectman Vaught, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Vaught, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 7:07 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 7:07 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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