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October 1, 2019
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Sue Lisio, Wayne Miller, Don Klein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.3 Chairman's Additions or Deletions
Appoint Ronald James Petrucci as a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department contingent upon the passing of a preemployment medical exam, CORI check with a one-year...
DL moved to appoint Ronald James Petrucci as a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department contingent upon the passing of a preemployment medical exam, CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
The minutes give the mover as “DL,” which is not the initials of any member (Sue Lisio, SL; Don Klein, DK), so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“DL moved to appoint Ronald James Petrucci as a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department contingent upon the passing of a preemployment medical exam, CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Rescind the one-day special license for the V.F.W. Post #6538
DK moved to rescind the one-day special license for the V.F.W. Post #6538. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to rescind the one-day special license for the V.F.W. Post #6538. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve and sign outside of session policy#05-2019 Contracts and Contract Procedures second reading
DK moved to approve and sign outside of session policy#05-2019 Contracts and Contract Procedures second reading. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign outside of session policy#05-2019 Contracts and Contract Procedures second reading. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Rescind the vote to hold a special town election on October 19, 2019
DK moved to rescind the vote to hold a special town election on October 19, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to rescind the vote to hold a special town election on October 19, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.1.2 Financial Updates
Approve the write-off for uncollected ambulance receipts in the amount of $117,745.77
DK moved to approve the write-off for uncollected ambulance receipts in the amount of $117,745.77. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the write-off for uncollected ambulance receipts in the amount of $117,745.77. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the permit for Greg's run
DK moved to approve the permit for Greg's run. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the permit for Greg's run. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
4.4 Board Correspondence
Approve and sign payroll and bills payable warrants outside of the meeting
DK moved to approve and sign payroll and bills payable warrants outside of the meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign payroll and bills payable warrants outside of the meeting. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
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...
DK 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, RE: All Unions (Police, FireeEMS, Supervisor, Clerical, and Highway/Water) 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: Police Chief and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21 (a)(4) To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; IT systems and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A Section 21 (a)(2)) - Strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - IT Director and to adjourn from executive session. The Chair declared. WM seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) WM (YES) DK (YES)
From the minutes
“DK 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, RE: All Unions (Police, FireeEMS, Supervisor, Clerical, and Highway/Water) 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: Police Chief and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21 (a)(4) To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto; IT systems and executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A Section 21 (a)(2)) - Strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - IT Director and to adjourn from executive session. The Chair declared. WM seconded. Roll call vote: SL (YES) WM (YES) DK (YES).” (Motion: Klein, second: 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.
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