MassVoter.com← Townsend Select BoardTownsend Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
April 17, 2018
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gordon Clark, Sue Lisio
Absent: Cindy King
Every vote, in order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Sign the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrants
SL moved to sign the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrants. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to sign the Special Town Meeting and the Annual Town Meeting warrants. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Approve and execute the personnel services contract for the Town Accountant
SL moved to approve and execute the personnel services contract for the Town Accountant. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to approve and execute the personnel services contract for the Town Accountant. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Approve and execute the personnel services contract for the Treasurer/Collector
SL moved to approve and execute the personnel services contract for the Treasurer/Collector. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to approve and execute the personnel services contract for the Treasurer/Collector. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Approve and sign a 2018 renewal application for a Common Victualler license for McDonald's Restaurant, 20 Main Street, Townsend MA
SL moved to approve and sign a 2018 renewal application for a Common Victualler license for McDonald's Restaurant, 20 Main Street, Townsend MA. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to approve and sign a 2018 renewal application for a Common Victualler license for McDonald's Restaurant, 20 Main Street, Townsend MA. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
4.1.2 MGL Chapter
As required by MGL Chapter 268A, Section 19 we have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by a municipal employee, we have determined that the financial...
SL moved as required by MGL Chapter 268A, Section 19 we have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by a municipal employee, we have determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved as required by MGL Chapter 268A, Section 19 we have reviewed the particular matter and the financial interest identified above by a municipal employee, we have determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Approve and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
SL moved to approve and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to approve and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
Adjourn
SL moved to adjourn at 6:39P.M. GC seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to adjourn at 6:39P.M. GC seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Clark)
From the Townsend Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agendas and Minutes page (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Town of Townsend Candidates Night video — Valerie Goodrich and Sarah Logan (April 2025); Just Townies — Laura Shifrin (October 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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