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March 8, 2023
4 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 February 15, 2023
From the minutes
“A motion to approve the minutes of February 15, 2023 was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To accept the $500.00 donation from Bristol County Car Club, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Gifts & Donations Veterans Heritage account (29-3580-545)
From the minutes
“A motion to accept the $500.00 donation from Bristol County Car Club, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53A and authorize deposit into the Gifts & Donations Veterans Heritage account (29-3580-545) was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously voted by Selectmen 2-0.” (Motion: Smith, second: Vaught)
To adjourn at 6:23 pm
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn at 6:23 pm was made by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Vaught and unanimously approved by Selectmen.” (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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