MassVoter.com← Townsend Select BoardTownsend Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
December 4, 2018
26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Townsend ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt a commercial/residential factor of 1.0 as recommended by the Board of Assessors
WM moved to adopt a commercial/residential factor of 1.0 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to adopt a commercial/residential factor of 1.0 as recommended by the Board of Assessors. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Any spot on the website
WM amended the motion to "any spot on the website". CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM amended the motion to "any spot on the website". CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.21 STM Warrant
Cancel the Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2018 in Memorial Hall
WM moved to cancel the Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2018 in Memorial Hall. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to cancel the Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2018 in Memorial Hall. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Re-post the Special Town Meeting warrant as corrected by Town Counsel for December 20, 2018 at 7:00P.M., Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street
WM moved to re-post the Special Town Meeting warrant as corrected by Town Counsel for December 20, 2018 at 7:00P.M., Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to re-post the Special Town Meeting warrant as corrected by Town Counsel for December 20, 2018 at 7:00P.M., Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
The Board of Selectmen sign the letter of support for the Council on Aging
WM moved the Board of Selectmen sign the letter of support for the Council on Aging. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved the Board of Selectmen sign the letter of support for the Council on Aging. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the change of manager application for the VFW Post #6538 to Geraldine P. Armstrong
WM moved to approve the change of manager application for the VFW Post #6538 to Geraldine P. Armstrong. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the change of manager application for the VFW Post #6538 to Geraldine P. Armstrong. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign Review/Approve/Sign the 2019 renewal for a Wine & Malt Retail Package Store liquor license #0001 1-PK-1286 for Girish Patel, dba Old Brick Store, 440 Main Street, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign Review/Approve/Sign the 2019 renewal for a Wine & Malt Retail Package Store liquor license #0001 1-PK-1286 for Girish Patel, dba Old Brick Store, 440 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign Review/Approve/Sign the 2019 renewal for a Wine & Malt Retail Package Store liquor license #0001 1-PK-1286 for Girish Patel, dba Old Brick Store, 440 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.4 WM moved to approve and sign Review/Approve/Sign the
Approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant Package Store liquor license #00009-PK-1286 for Ranjitaben Patel, Townsend Package Store, 224 Main Street, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant Package Store liquor license #00009-PK-1286 for Ranjitaben Patel, Townsend Package Store, 224 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant Package Store liquor license #00009-PK-1286 for Ranjitaben Patel, Townsend Package Store, 224 Main Street, 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 an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00014RS-1286 for Chung Wai Yu, Season's Palace, #3 Inc., dba YEE's Village, 350 Main Street, Selectmen's Meeting...
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00014RS-1286 for Chung Wai Yu, Season's Palace, #3 Inc., dba YEE's Village, 350 Main Street, Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2018 2 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 #00014RS-1286 for Chung Wai Yu, Season's Palace, #3 Inc., dba YEE's Village, 350 Main Street, Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2018 2 Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.6 WM moved to approve and sign the
Approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00018RS-1286 for Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC, 18 Main Street, Unit 109, Townsend, MA.,...
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00018RS-1286 for Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC, 18 Main Street, Unit 109, 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 #00018RS-1286 for Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC, 18 Main Street, Unit 109, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00020RS-1286 for Albert S. Mariano, Jr., 40 Scales Lane, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of...
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00020RS-1286 for Albert S. Mariano, Jr., 40 Scales Lane, 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 #00020RS-1286 for Albert S. Mariano, Jr., 40 Scales Lane, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.8 WM moved to approve and sign the
Approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00001RS-1286 for Robert Dickhaut, dba Townsend House Restaurant, 2 Depot Street, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a...
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00001RS-1286 for Robert Dickhaut, dba Townsend House Restaurant, 2 Depot 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 an All Alcoholic Restaurant liquor license #00001RS-1286 for Robert Dickhaut, dba Townsend House Restaurant, 2 Depot Street, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.9 WM moved to approve and sign the
Approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Package Store liquor license #00010-PK-1286 for Chanchetha Un, Chanchetha Corporation, dba The Wine Nook, 18 Main Street, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Package Store liquor license #00010-PK-1286 for Chanchetha Un, Chanchetha Corporation, dba The Wine Nook, 18 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Package Store liquor license #00010-PK-1286 for Chanchetha Un, Chanchetha Corporation, dba The Wine Nook, 18 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.10 WM moved to approve and sign the
Approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Club License #00005-CL- 1286 for Terri Roy, V.F.W. Post #6538 of the US, 491 A Main Street, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid...
WM moved to approve and sign the 2019 renewal for an All Alcoholic Club License #00005-CL- 1286 for Terri Roy, V.F.W. Post #6538 of the US, 491 A 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 an All Alcoholic Club License #00005-CL- 1286 for Terri Roy, V.F.W. Post #6538 of the US, 491 A Main Street, Townsend, MA., contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.11 WM moved to approve and sign the
Approve and sign the following 2019 Common Victualler Renewal License Applications: Kenneth Saucier South Fitchburg Hunting & Fishing Club 60 Warren Road Frank J. Catalano Dunkin Donuts 28 Main...
WM moved to approve and sign the following 2019 Common Victualler Renewal License Applications: Kenneth Saucier South Fitchburg Hunting & Fishing Club 60 Warren Road Frank J. Catalano Dunkin Donuts 28 Main Street Steve Catalano Dunkin Donuts 17 Elm Street Robert Dickhaut Townsend House Restaurant 2 Depot Street Albert S. Mariano, Jr. Bailey's On The Green, LLC 40 Scales Lane Albert S. Mariano, Jr. Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC 18 Main Street David Yee McDonalds Restaurants 20 Main Street Judy Knapp Hannatords Supermarket 18 Main Street Terri Roy VFW Post #6538 of the US 491A Main Street Mohamed Eldardir Gourmet Donuts 210 Main Street Chung Wai Yu Yee's Village 350 Main Street CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the following 2019 Common Victualler Renewal License Applications: Kenneth Saucier South Fitchburg Hunting & Fishing Club 60 Warren Road Frank J. Catalano Dunkin Donuts 28 Main Street Steve Catalano Dunkin Donuts 17 Elm Street Robert Dickhaut Townsend House Restaurant 2 Depot Street Albert S. Mariano, Jr. Bailey's On The Green, LLC 40 Scales Lane Albert S. Mariano, Jr. Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC 18 Main Street David Yee McDonalds Restaurants 20 Main Street Judy Knapp Hannatords Supermarket 18 Main Street Terri Roy VFW Post #6538 of the US 491A Main Street Mohamed Eldardir Gourmet Donuts 210 Main Street Chung Wai Yu Yee's Village 350 Main Street CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign the following 2019 Entertainment Renewal License Applications: Robert Dickhaut Townsend House Restaurant 2 Depot Street Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's On The Green, LLC 40...
WM moved to approve and sign the following 2019 Entertainment Renewal License Applications: Robert Dickhaut Townsend House Restaurant 2 Depot Street Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's On The Green, LLC 40 Scales Lane Albert S. Mariano, Jr... Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC 18 Main Street Terri Roy V.F.W. Post #6538 491 A Main Street Chung Wai Yu Yee's Village 350 Main Street Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2018 3 CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the following 2019 Entertainment Renewal License Applications: Robert Dickhaut Townsend House Restaurant 2 Depot Street Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's On The Green, LLC 40 Scales Lane Albert S. Mariano, Jr... Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC 18 Main Street Terri Roy V.F.W. Post #6538 491 A Main Street Chung Wai Yu Yee's Village 350 Main Street Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2018 3 CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign the following 2019 Sunday Entertainment Renewal License Applications: Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's On The Green, LLC 40 Scales Lane Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's Bar &...
WM moved to approve and sign the following 2019 Sunday Entertainment Renewal License Applications: Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's On The Green, LLC 40 Scales Lane Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC 18 Main Street Terri Roy V.F.W. Post #6538 491 A Main Street Chung Wai Yu Yee's Village 350 Main Street CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the following 2019 Sunday Entertainment Renewal License Applications: Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's On The Green, LLC 40 Scales Lane Albert S. Mariano, Jr., Bailey's Bar & Grille, LLC 18 Main Street Terri Roy V.F.W. Post #6538 491 A Main Street Chung Wai Yu Yee's Village 350 Main Street CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class I license application for Thomas J. Cleary, Townsend Sales & Service, dba Townsend Fore, 340 Main Street, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class I license application for Thomas J. Cleary, Townsend Sales & Service, dba Townsend Fore, 340 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class I license application for Thomas J. Cleary, Townsend Sales & Service, dba Townsend Fore, 340 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.15 WM moved to approve and sign a
Approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class II license application for Roy D. Shepherd, Inc., dba Shepherd's Sales & Service, 55 Main Street, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class II license application for Roy D. Shepherd, Inc., dba Shepherd's Sales & Service, 55 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class II license application for Roy D. Shepherd, Inc., dba Shepherd's Sales & Service, 55 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.16 WM moved to approve and sign a
Approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class III license application for Roy D. Shepherd, Inc., dba Joe's Auto Body, 55 Main Street, Townsend, MA
WM moved to approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class III license application for Roy D. Shepherd, Inc., dba Joe's Auto Body, 55 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign a 2019 Renewal for a Class III license application for Roy D. Shepherd, Inc., dba Joe's Auto Body, 55 Main Street, Townsend, MA. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the 2019 Holiday Schedule
WM moved to approve the 2019 Holiday Schedule. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the 2019 Holiday Schedule. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
3.19 Authorize the Highway Department to install HEARTsafe Community signs on both ends of Route
Authorize the Highway Department to install HEARTsafe Community signs on both ends of Route 119 and Route 13 contingent upon permission from MassDOT
WM moved to authorize the Highway Department to install HEARTsafe Community signs on both ends of Route 119 and Route 13 contingent upon permission from MassDOT. CK seconded. Mr. Kreidler informed the Board of the work Marty Scott did on behalf of the town to receive the designation. The Board thanked Mr. Scott for his work. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize the Highway Department to install HEARTsafe Community signs on both ends of Route 119 and Route 13 contingent upon permission from MassDOT. CK seconded. Mr. Kreidler informed the Board of the work Marty Scott did on behalf of the town to receive the designation. The Board thanked Mr. Scott for his work. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Appoint Laura Shifrin to the Town Properties Committee as the Planning Board Representative effective December 4, 2018 to February 28, 2019
WM moved to appoint Laura Shifrin to the Town Properties Committee as the Planning Board Representative effective December 4, 2018 to February 28, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Laura Shifrin to the Town Properties Committee as the Planning Board Representative effective December 4, 2018 to February 28, 2019. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Approve the Meeting Minutes for October 23, 2018
WM moved to approve the Meeting Minutes for October 23, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the Meeting Minutes for October 23, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
5.5 WM moved to approve the Meeting Minutes for October
Approve and sign out of session the payroll and bills payable warrants
WM moved to approve and sign out of session the payroll and bills payable warrants. CK seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign out of session the payroll and bills payable warrants. CK seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: King)
Enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
WM moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares regarding the Clerical, Fire, Supervisors and Police Union and to adjourn from executive session. The Chair declared. Roll Call Vote: SL (YES), CK (YES), and WM (YES).
From the minutes
“WM moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position or litigating position and the chair so declares regarding the Clerical, Fire, Supervisors and Police Union and to adjourn from executive session. The Chair declared. Roll Call Vote: SL (YES), CK (YES), and WM (YES)..” (Motion: 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →