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March 1, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Lorne K. Lawless, Allen Smith
Absent: Jacob Vaught
Every vote, in order
To approve the minutes of February 15, 2023
The minutes record this vote as 3–0 but list 2 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of February 15, 2023 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen 3-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
New Business - Sign Town Election Warrant
To appoint Principal assessor Pamela Lee as Employee Representative to the Somerset Health Plan Group
The minutes say only that the motion was approved, without a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Principal assessor Pamela Lee as Employee Representative to the Somerset Health Plan Group was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Smith and voted by Selectmen.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Smith)
To approve the application filed by Somerset Musictown Festival/Somerset Friends of Music (Donna Murphy) for Temporary Use of Town Property Luther Avenue left along County Street to Gifford Avenue in Somerset, MA 50th Somerset Musictown Festival Parade - Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, vote if ready
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Somerset Musictown Festival/Somerset Friends of Music (Donna Murphy) for Temporary Use of Town Property Luther Avenue left along County Street to Gifford Avenue in Somerset, MA 50th Somerset Musictown Festival Parade - Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, vote if ready was made by Selectman Lawless, seconded by Selectman Smith and unanimously voted by Selectmen.” (Motion: Lawless, second: Smith)
To Sign Land Management Agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Fishing & Game for construction, improvements or repair, maintenance and daily operation of future fishing and boating access facility located on Town-owned land located at or near Riverside Avenue (Assessor's Map B-1; Lot 1)
From the minutes
“A motion to Sign Land Management Agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Fishing & Game for construction, improvements or repair, maintenance and daily operation of future fishing and boating access facility located on Town-owned land located at or near Riverside Avenue (Assessor's Map B-1; Lot 1) was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To approve the application filed by Spirit of Somerset, Inc. (David Berube) for Temporary Use of Town Somerset Waterfront Park on Main Street & Somerset Historical Society, 274 High Street in Somerset, Spirit of Somerset - Saturday, September 9, 2023, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM rain date Sunday, September 10, 2023, vote if ready (set up, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - Friday, September 8, 2023 8:00 AM - 5
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the application filed by Spirit of Somerset, Inc. (David Berube) for Temporary Use of Town Somerset Waterfront Park on Main Street & Somerset Historical Society, 274 High Street in Somerset, Spirit of Somerset - Saturday, September 9, 2023, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM rain date Sunday, September 10, 2023, vote if ready (set up, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - Friday, September 8, 2023 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To rezone a parcel of land owned by the Somerset Housing Authority on the Southerly side of Route 6 in Somerset, MA (Assessor's Map B-6 - Lot 341)
From the minutes
“A motion to rezone a parcel of land owned by the Somerset Housing Authority on the Southerly side of Route 6 in Somerset, MA (Assessor's Map B-6 - Lot 341) was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To refer to planning for review
From the minutes
“A motion to refer to planning for review was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To appoint Town Administrator Mark Ullucci to the Southeastern Regional Service Group
From the minutes
“A motion to appoint Town Administrator Mark Ullucci to the Southeastern Regional Service Group was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
Review & vote to accept the Enterprise Fund Overhead Policy, vote if ready
To accept the Enterprise Fund Overhead Policy
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the Enterprise Fund Overhead Policy was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To amend the motion to rezone a parcel of land owned by the Somerset Housing Authority on the Northerly side of Route 6 in Somerset, MA (Assessor's Map B-6 - Lot 341)
From the minutes
“A motion to amend the motion to rezone a parcel of land owned by the Somerset Housing Authority on the Northerly side of Route 6 in Somerset, MA (Assessor's Map B-6 - Lot 341) was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously voted by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Lawless)
To adjourn at 8:28 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 8:28 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Lawless and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, 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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