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April 24, 2018
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Cindy King, Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2.5 Anniversary Committee and changed
Appoint Karen Chapmen to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee for a 3 year term
SL moved to appoint Karen Chapmen to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee for a 3 year term. Sue Robbins seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to appoint Karen Chapmen to the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee for a 3 year term. Sue Robbins seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio)
Direct the Town Administrator to set a hearing to discuss with the abutters the use of Craven baseball field and the prohibition of dogs and appropriate security measures
SL moved to direct the Town Administrator to set a hearing to discuss with the abutters the use of Craven baseball field and the prohibition of dogs and appropriate security measures. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to direct the Town Administrator to set a hearing to discuss with the abutters the use of Craven baseball field and the prohibition of dogs and appropriate security measures. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Miller)
Form a 300" Anniversary Committee for Townsend and post for volunteers for a membership of five
SL moved to form a 300" Anniversary Committee for Townsend and post for volunteers for a membership of five. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to form a 300" Anniversary Committee for Townsend and post for volunteers for a membership of five. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Miller)
The board approve the agreement with the town of Townsend and MRPC for the purpose of completing certain tasks related to the town being a Green Community
SL moved the board approve the agreement with the town of Townsend and MRPC for the purpose of completing certain tasks related to the town being a Green Community. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved the board approve the agreement with the town of Townsend and MRPC for the purpose of completing certain tasks related to the town being a Green Community. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Miller)
Have WM be the designee for the project
SL moved to have WM be the designee for the project. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to have WM be the designee for the project. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: King)
Support the transfer of 2k from the insurance line item to band concerts
SL moved to support the transfer of 2k from the insurance line item to band concerts. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to support the transfer of 2k from the insurance line item to band concerts. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: King)
SL to be Chairman
WM moved SL to be Chairman. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved SL to be Chairman. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
CK to be Vice- Chairman
SL moved CK to be Vice- Chairman. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved CK to be Vice- Chairman. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Miller)
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
SL moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Lisio, second: Miller)
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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