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November 20, 2018
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Patrick Ring as a per diem paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective November 20, 2018 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period
WM moved to appoint Patrick Ring as a per diem paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective November 20, 2018 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Patrick Ring as a per diem paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective November 20, 2018 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Shayne Araujo as an on-call Firefighter for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective November 20, 2018 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period
WM moved to appoint Shayne Araujo as an on-call Firefighter for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective November 20, 2018 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Shayne Araujo as an on-call Firefighter for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department effective November 20, 2018 to June 30, 2019 with a one-year probationary period. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Amend with effective date November 20, 2018
WM moved to amend with effective date November 20, 2018. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to amend with effective date November 20, 2018. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller)
Appoint Donna Howard as the designated Representative for the LRTA Advisory Board
WM moved to appoint Donna Howard as the designated Representative for the LRTA Advisory Board. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Donna Howard as the designated Representative for the LRTA Advisory Board. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Town Administrator James M. Kreidler, Jr. as Townsend's representative on the NVRD Administrative Board and Police Chief Rick Bailey as Townsend's alternate representative to the NVRD...
WM moved Appoint Town Administrator James M. Kreidler, Jr. as Townsend's representative on the NVRD Administrative Board and Police Chief Rick Bailey as Townsend's alternate representative to the NVRD Administrative Board and to reaffirm Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2018 the appointment of Mark Boynton as a voting member of the Operations Board and Jay Sartell as an alternate member. CK seconded. SL wanted to be sure it was on record. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved Appoint Town Administrator James M. Kreidler, Jr. as Townsend's representative on the NVRD Administrative Board and Police Chief Rick Bailey as Townsend's alternate representative to the NVRD Administrative Board and to reaffirm Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2018 the appointment of Mark Boynton as a voting member of the Operations Board and Jay Sartell as an alternate member. CK seconded. SL wanted to be sure it was on record. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Direct the Town Administrator to notify Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch in writing of the reaffirmation for the appointments to the Admin & Operations Boards
WM moved to direct the Town Administrator to notify Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch in writing of the reaffirmation for the appointments to the Admin & Operations Boards. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to direct the Town Administrator to notify Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch in writing of the reaffirmation for the appointments to the Admin & Operations Boards. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Susan Dejniak as Assistant Program Coordinator for the Council on Aging contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI with a one-year probationary period effective November 20, 2018
WM moved to appoint Susan Dejniak as Assistant Program Coordinator for the Council on Aging contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI with a one-year probationary period effective November 20, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Susan Dejniak as Assistant Program Coordinator for the Council on Aging contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI with a one-year probationary period effective November 20, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00017-RS-1286 for Mike Far Liang, Gourmet House, Inc., dba Panda Wok, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid...
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00017-RS-1286 for Mike Far Liang, Gourmet House, Inc., dba Panda Wok, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00017-RS-1286 for Mike Far Liang, Gourmet House, Inc., dba Panda Wok, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign the 2019 renewal for a Wine and Malt Restaurant liquor license #00021-RS-1286 for Nancy J. Pappas, of Patriot Pizza and Subs, Inc., 24 Main Street, Townsend, MA., contingent upon...
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for a Wine and Malt Restaurant liquor license #00021-RS-1286 for Nancy J. Pappas, of Patriot Pizza and Subs, Inc., 24 Main Street, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for a Wine and Malt Restaurant liquor license #00021-RS-1286 for Nancy J. Pappas, of Patriot Pizza and Subs, Inc., 24 Main Street, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.2 WM moved to approve and sign the
Approve and sign the following 2019 Common Victualler Renewal License Applications: Gourmet House, dba Panda Wok Mike Far Liang 18 Main Street MPACFOODS, Inc., dba Cliffs Café Kirsten Pacaro...
WM moved to approve and sign the following 2019 Common Victualler Renewal License Applications: Gourmet House, dba Panda Wok Mike Far Liang 18 Main Street MPACFOODS, Inc., dba Cliffs Café Kirsten Pacaro 266-268 Main Street Patriot Pizza & Subs Nancy J. Pappas 24 Main Street Energy North, dba Haffners Michelle Wagner 197 Main Street Townsend Pizza, Inc. Gregory C. Frediani 237 Main Street CK Seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the following 2019 Common Victualler Renewal License Applications: Gourmet House, dba Panda Wok Mike Far Liang 18 Main Street MPACFOODS, Inc., dba Cliffs Café Kirsten Pacaro 266-268 Main Street Patriot Pizza & Subs Nancy J. Pappas 24 Main Street Energy North, dba Haffners Michelle Wagner 197 Main Street Townsend Pizza, Inc. Gregory C. Frediani 237 Main Street CK Seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller)
Approve and sign the 2019 Common Victualler renewal application for McNabb's Pharmacy, Inc., Karen McNabb-Noon, 233 Main Street, Townsend MA. CK _
WM moved approve and sign the 2019 Common Victualler renewal application for McNabb's Pharmacy, Inc., Karen McNabb-Noon, 233 Main Street, Townsend MA. CK _ seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved approve and sign the 2019 Common Victualler renewal application for McNabb's Pharmacy, Inc., Karen McNabb-Noon, 233 Main Street, Townsend MA. CK _ seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller)
Approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class III license application for Carl Cerullo, MJS Metals, 60 Turnpike Road, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class III license application for Carl Cerullo, MJS Metals, 60 Turnpike Road, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class III license application for Carl Cerullo, MJS Metals, 60 Turnpike Road, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.5 WM moved to approve and sign the
Approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class II license application for William & Jamie Baro, W. Baro Enterprises, LTD, 345 Main Street, Townsend, MA
WM moved approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class II license application for William & Jamie Baro, W. Baro Enterprises, LTD, 345 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class II license application for William & Jamie Baro, W. Baro Enterprises, LTD, 345 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.6 WM moved approve and sign the
Approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class II license application for Joseph Z. Shank, Harbor Auto Body, 77 Turner Road, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class II license application for Joseph Z. Shank, Harbor Auto Body, 77 Turner Road, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 Renewal for Class II license application for Joseph Z. Shank, Harbor Auto Body, 77 Turner Road, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign a one-day special license for Terri Roy, V.F.W. Post #6538 in conjunction with a retirement party to be held on December 15, 2018 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M
WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Terri Roy, V.F.W. Post #6538 in conjunction with a retirement party to be held on December 15, 2018 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a one-day special license for Terri Roy, V.F.W. Post #6538 in conjunction with a retirement party to be held on December 15, 2018 with sale hours from 6:00P.M. to 10:00P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.9 Review/Comment Planning Board Mandatory Referral, RE: Site Plan Review
Send no comment and to thank the Planning Board for the referral for 22 West Meadow Road
WM moved to send no comment and to thank the Planning Board for the referral for 22 West Meadow Road. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to send no comment and to thank the Planning Board for the referral for 22 West Meadow Road. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Authorize the Town Administrator, James Kreidler to be the signatory for the Annual Report to be submitted to DOER (Department of Energy Resources) due on December 4, 2018
WM moved to authorize the Town Administrator, James Kreidler to be the signatory for the Annual Report to be submitted to DOER (Department of Energy Resources) due on December 4, 2018. CK seconded. Mr. Kreidler explained the report is being prepared by MRPC and they're requesting permission for the Town Administrator to sign. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize the Town Administrator, James Kreidler to be the signatory for the Annual Report to be submitted to DOER (Department of Energy Resources) due on December 4, 2018. CK seconded. Mr. Kreidler explained the report is being prepared by MRPC and they're requesting permission for the Town Administrator to sign. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign a proclamation for an Eagle Scout ceremony scheduled for November 23, 2018
WM moved to approve and sign a proclamation for an Eagle Scout ceremony scheduled for November 23, 2018. CK seconded. WM read the proclamation into the record - please see attached. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a proclamation for an Eagle Scout ceremony scheduled for November 23, 2018. CK seconded. WM read the proclamation into the record - please see attached. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the Townsend Meeting Hall Policy, second reading
WM moved to approve the Townsend Meeting Hall Policy, second reading. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the Townsend Meeting Hall Policy, second reading. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.15 Approve/Sign a Road Opening Permit, RE:
Approve and sign a road opening permit at 45 Warren for Unitil
WM moved to approve and sign a road opening permit at 45 Warren for Unitil. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a road opening permit at 45 Warren for Unitil. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.16 Discussion, RE: Unregistered Vehicle Bylaw
Have the Police Department issue non-criminal disposition fines or designate a Board member to issue fines
WM moved to have the Police Department issue non-criminal disposition fines or designate a Board member to issue fines. CK we need to pick one either the Police or Board member. CK seconded. SL we need to do this now because bylaw has not changed yet. Mr. Kreidler confirmed. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to have the Police Department issue non-criminal disposition fines or designate a Board member to issue fines. CK we need to pick one either the Police or Board member. CK seconded. SL we need to do this now because bylaw has not changed yet. Mr. Kreidler confirmed. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session
WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Adjourn
WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50P.M. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
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