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May 7, 2019
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller
Absent: Don Klein
Every vote, in order
4.6 Review/Approve/Sign Proclamation, RE: National Police Week and add
Appoint Jonathan Kinney to the position of on-call Lieutenant/EMT to the Fire-EMS Department effective May 7, 2019 to June 30, 2019
WM moved to appoint Jonathan Kinney to the position of on-call Lieutenant/EMT to the Fire-EMS Department effective May 7, 2019 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Jonathan Kinney to the position of on-call Lieutenant/EMT to the Fire-EMS Department effective May 7, 2019 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Paul Edward Rekos as an on-call Firefighter/Paramedic to the Townsend Fire- EMS Department effective May 7, 2019 to June 30, 2019
WM moved to appoint Paul Edward Rekos as an on-call Firefighter/Paramedic to the Townsend Fire- EMS Department effective May 7, 2019 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Paul Edward Rekos as an on-call Firefighter/Paramedic to the Townsend Fire- EMS Department effective May 7, 2019 to June 30, 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint Kathy Thompson and Ron Montgomery to the Energy Committee for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022
WM moved to appoint Kathy Thompson and Ron Montgomery to the Energy Committee for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint Kathy Thompson and Ron Montgomery to the Energy Committee for a three year term effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Appoint the following seasonal employees to the Recreation Commission effective May 7, 2019 for the Summer Recreation Program contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check: Abigail...
WM moved to appoint the following seasonal employees to the Recreation Commission effective May 7, 2019 for the Summer Recreation Program contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check: Abigail Johnson Benjamin Cote Cloe Martin Annabelle Chamoun - Timothy Burson Lucas Aurello Autumn Johnson Kyle Krawczyk Christine Doherty Virginia Hendley SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to appoint the following seasonal employees to the Recreation Commission effective May 7, 2019 for the Summer Recreation Program contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check: Abigail Johnson Benjamin Cote Cloe Martin Annabelle Chamoun - Timothy Burson Lucas Aurello Autumn Johnson Kyle Krawczyk Christine Doherty Virginia Hendley SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
3.4 WM moved to appoint the following seasonal employees to the Recreation Commission effective May
Declare 33 Gamewell boxes as surplus for the FireEMS Department with an estimated value of $1,500.00 to $6,000.00
WM moved to declare 33 Gamewell boxes as surplus for the FireEMS Department with an estimated value of $1,500.00 to $6,000.00. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to declare 33 Gamewell boxes as surplus for the FireEMS Department with an estimated value of $1,500.00 to $6,000.00. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.2 Review/Comment Mandatory Referral for the Planning Board, RE:
Approve the policies for the Fire EMS Department for April 2019
WM moved to approve the policies for the Fire EMS Department for April 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the policies for the Fire EMS Department for April 2019. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.3 WM moved to approve the policies for the Fire EMS Department for April
Approve and sign the memorandum of understanding with Cory Lopez regarding the paramedic training
WM moved to approve and sign the memorandum of understanding with Cory Lopez regarding the paramedic training. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the memorandum of understanding with Cory Lopez regarding the paramedic training. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
4.5 Discussion, RE: Town Meeting
Approve and sign the proclamation as submitted
WM moved to approve and sign the proclamation as submitted. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve and sign the proclamation as submitted. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
5.5 SL moved to table Review/Approve the meeting minutes for March
Review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant
WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant. SL seconded Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to review and sign the payroll and bills payable warrant. SL seconded Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Recess to the Annual/Special Town Meeting in the great hall
WM moved to recess to the Annual/Special Town Meeting in the great hall. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to recess to the Annual/Special Town Meeting in the great hall. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
WM moved to recess to the Annual/Special Town Meeting in the great hall. SL seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“WM moved to recess to the Annual/Special Town Meeting in the great hall. SL seconded. Unanimous vote..” (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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