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May 22, 2018
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Appoint Todd Arsenault to the America Flag Committee effective May 15, 2018
WM moved to appoint Todd Arsenault to the America Flag Committee effective May 15, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Todd Arsenault to the America Flag Committee effective May 15, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
2.1 WM moved to appoint Todd Arsenault to the America Flag Committee effective May
Approve and sign the proclamation for National Police Week and National Peave Officers Memorial Day
WM moved to approve and sign the proclamation for National Police Week and National Peave Officers Memorial Day. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the proclamation for National Police Week and National Peave Officers Memorial Day. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.2.3 Special Permit Addition to a Pre-existing Non-Conforming Structure at
Thank the ZBA for the referral and to send no comment on all three mandatory referrals
WM moved to thank the ZBA for the referral and to send no comment on all three mandatory referrals. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to thank the ZBA for the referral and to send no comment on all three mandatory referrals. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.3.1 Terri Roy, VFW Post
Approve and sign both applications from Terri Roy one held on June 1, 2018 and one on May 25, 2018
WM moved to approve and sign both applications from Terri Roy one held on June 1, 2018 and one on May 25, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign both applications from Terri Roy one held on June 1, 2018 and one on May 25, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Sign the contract extension for the green communites act and authorize the Chair to sign
WM moved to sign the contract extension for the green communites act and authorize the Chair to sign. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to sign the contract extension for the green communites act and authorize the Chair to sign. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Authorize Mr. Kreidler to post for volunteers in accordance with 7-7 of the Charter
WM moved to authorize Mr. Kreidler to post for volunteers in accordance with 7-7 of the Charter. CK seconded. SL stated she would like to volunteer as the Selectmen's Rep. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize Mr. Kreidler to post for volunteers in accordance with 7-7 of the Charter. CK seconded. SL stated she would like to volunteer as the Selectmen's Rep. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
5.1.2 Municipal Relief Transfer(s) Selectmen Meeting Minutes for May
Authorize the municipal relief transfer in the sum of $40,000.00 as presented
WM moved to authorize the municipal relief transfer in the sum of $40,000.00 as presented. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize the municipal relief transfer in the sum of $40,000.00 as presented. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
6.1 Review/Approve meeting minutes for May
Approve the meeting minutes for May 30, 2017, March 20,2018, March 27, 2018, April 3, 2018, April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018
WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 30, 2017, March 20,2018, March 27, 2018, April 3, 2018, April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018. CK seconded. WM abstained from vote. SL & CK unanimous vote.
Yes: King, LisioAbstained: Miller
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for May 30, 2017, March 20,2018, March 27, 2018, April 3, 2018, April 10, 2018 and April 17, 2018. CK seconded. WM abstained from vote. SL & CK unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session
WM moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Adjourn
SL moved to adjourn at 8:22P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“SL moved to adjourn at 8:22P.M. 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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