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January 8, 2019
8 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Cindy King, Wayne Miller
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Wayne Miller left before the meeting ended.
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel
CK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. RE: Treasurer/Collector position and 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 Fire Union. WM seconded. CK amended "the Fire executive session first since the Fire-EMS Chief is present and that the Board will reconvene in open session." SL seconded. Roll call SL (YES) CK (YES) WM (YES).
From the minutes
“CK moved to enter executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. RE: Treasurer/Collector position and 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 Fire Union. WM seconded. CK amended "the Fire executive session first since the Fire-EMS Chief is present and that the Board will reconvene in open session." SL seconded. Roll call SL (YES) CK (YES) WM (YES)..” (Motion: King, second: Miller)
Go back to regular session after a five minute recess
CK moved to go back to regular session after a five minute recess. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) CK (YES)
Yes: King, LisioThe roll call lists Sue Lisio and Cindy King but not Wayne Miller, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“CK moved to go back to regular session after a five minute recess. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) CK (YES).” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Sign the intermuncipal agreement between the Town and North Middlesex School boiler project through the Green Communities Act
CK moved to sign the intermuncipal agreement between the Town and North Middlesex School boiler project through the Green Communities Act. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Wayne Miller had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“CK moved to sign the intermuncipal agreement between the Town and North Middlesex School boiler project through the Green Communities Act. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve the 2019 Class II renewal license for Country Auto Sales & Service, Inc., 118 Bayberry Hill Road
CK moved to approve the 2019 Class II renewal license for Country Auto Sales & Service, Inc., 118 Bayberry Hill Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Wayne Miller had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the 2019 Class II renewal license for Country Auto Sales & Service, Inc., 118 Bayberry Hill Road. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Approve and sign the letter to Director Pozniak for the backup 911 systems agreement and sign out of session
CK moved to approve and sign the letter to Director Pozniak for the backup 911 systems agreement and sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Wayne Miller had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve and sign the letter to Director Pozniak for the backup 911 systems agreement and sign out of session. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
4.1 Town Administrator updates and report None
Approve the meeting minutes for November 27, 2018
CK moved to approve the meeting minutes for November 27, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote.
Wayne Miller had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve the meeting minutes for November 27, 2018. CK seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: King)
4.5 CK moved to approve the meeting minutes for November
Approve and sign outside of the meeting the payroll and bills payable warrants
CK moved to approve and sign outside of the meeting the payroll and bills payable warrants. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Wayne Miller had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“CK moved to approve and sign outside of the meeting the payroll and bills payable warrants. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
Adjourn
CK moved to adjourn at 7:12P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
Wayne Miller had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“CK moved to adjourn at 7:12P.M. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: King, second: Lisio)
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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