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March 5, 2019
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller
Absent: Cindy King
Every vote, in order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Appoint Kevin Smith effective March 5, 2019 to the next annual Town Election, April 22, 2019
WM moved to appoint Kevin Smith effective March 5, 2019 to the next annual Town Election, April 22, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Kevin Smith effective March 5, 2019 to the next annual Town Election, April 22, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Authorize Town Counsel to contact Comcast to compile all relevant data/communications and develop next steps for pole access, cable access, and PEG
WM moved to authorize Town Counsel to contact Comcast to compile all relevant data/communications and develop next steps for pole access, cable access, and PEG. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to authorize Town Counsel to contact Comcast to compile all relevant data/communications and develop next steps for pole access, cable access, and PEG. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
The Board approve the marijuana ballot questions to be put on the upcoming ballot for April 22, 2019
WM moved the Board approve the marijuana ballot questions to be put on the upcoming ballot for April 22, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved the Board approve the marijuana ballot questions to be put on the upcoming ballot for April 22, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint SL as the Selectmen's Representative for Collective Bargaining
WM moved to appoint SL as the Selectmen's Representative for Collective Bargaining. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint SL as the Selectmen's Representative for Collective Bargaining. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Approve the meeting minutes for February 5, 2019 and February 7, 2019
WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for February 5, 2019 and February 7, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for February 5, 2019 and February 7, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
5.5 WM moved to approve the meeting minutes for February
Approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants
WM moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the payroll and bills payable warrants. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
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 (Strategy session in preparation for negotiations for all collective bargaining contracts and personal services contracts) and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss 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, RE: Clerical Union and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel, RE: MOU Deputy Police Chief and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, RE: MOU Paramedic and to adjourn from executive session. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), 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 (Strategy session in preparation for negotiations for all collective bargaining contracts and personal services contracts) and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss 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, RE: Clerical Union and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to non-union personnel, RE: MOU Deputy Police Chief and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, RE: MOU Paramedic and to adjourn from executive session. SL seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES), WM (YES)..” (Motion: Miller, 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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