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November 5, 2019
22 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
2.1 Discuss/Approve Second Reading RE: Goods and Services Contract Policy
Approve the second reading of the goods and services policy
DK moved to approve the second reading of the goods and services policy. WM seconded. Unanimous Vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the second reading of the goods and services policy. WM seconded. Unanimous Vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the acceptance for the FY20 Local Cultural Council funds
DK moved to accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the acceptance for the FY20 Local Cultural Council funds. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to accept and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract for the acceptance for the FY20 Local Cultural Council funds. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint the seven members that we just read off to the Police Chief Screening Committee contingent upon their agreement to serve
DK moved to appoint the seven members that we just read off to the Police Chief Screening Committee contingent upon their agreement to serve. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint the seven members that we just read off to the Police Chief Screening Committee contingent upon their agreement to serve. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
The response as written to Andrea regarding the open meeting law complaint
DK moved the response as written to Andrea regarding the open meeting law complaint. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved the response as written to Andrea regarding the open meeting law complaint. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Accept $10,200.00 for the Recycling Dividends Program and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract
DK moved to accept $10,200.00 for the Recycling Dividends Program and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to accept $10,200.00 for the Recycling Dividends Program and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Thank the Planning Board for the referral and we have no comment
DK moved to thank the Planning Board for the referral and we have no comment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to thank the Planning Board for the referral and we have no comment. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint Susan L. Shuford as a temporary Registrar to serve in the absence of any member of the Board of Registrars
DK moved to appoint Susan L. Shuford as a temporary Registrar to serve in the absence of any member of the Board of Registrars. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Susan L. Shuford as a temporary Registrar to serve in the absence of any member of the Board of Registrars. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
We approve the name to the unnamed tributary of Mason Brook as Turtle Brook
DK moved that we approve the name to the unnamed tributary of Mason Brook as Turtle Brook. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved that we approve the name to the unnamed tributary of Mason Brook as Turtle Brook. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve and sign a license for Frank Farese on behalf of the Lion's Club to sell Christmas Trees at the rear of the Townsend Common from November 29, 2019 to December 24, 2019
DK moved to approve and sign a license for Frank Farese on behalf of the Lion's Club to sell Christmas Trees at the rear of the Townsend Common from November 29, 2019 to December 24, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and sign a license for Frank Farese on behalf of the Lion's Club to sell Christmas Trees at the rear of the Townsend Common from November 29, 2019 to December 24, 2019. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
The Town gratefully accept the gift contemplated in the letter from Sterilite dated October 16, 2019 to the town regarding an addition to the senior center to be designed and built by Sterilite...
DK moved that the Town gratefully accept the gift contemplated in the letter from Sterilite dated October 16, 2019 to the town regarding an addition to the senior center to be designed and built by Sterilite contingent upon Town Counsel final analysis and approval. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved that the Town gratefully accept the gift contemplated in the letter from Sterilite dated October 16, 2019 to the town regarding an addition to the senior center to be designed and built by Sterilite contingent upon Town Counsel final analysis and approval. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve SOG# GO 14-009 reference Membership Requirements and SOG# GO 17- 004 reference Driver Operator Qualifications
DK moved to approve SOG# GO 14-009 reference Membership Requirements and SOG# GO 17- 004 reference Driver Operator Qualifications. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve SOG# GO 14-009 reference Membership Requirements and SOG# GO 17- 004 reference Driver Operator Qualifications. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the special license for Michele Wornham
DK moved to approve the special license for Michele Wornham. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the special license for Michele Wornham. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.16.1 License #
Revoke the renewal for the liquor license #00005-CL-1286 for the Townsend Post 6538 of the VFW
DK moved to revoke the renewal for the liquor license #00005-CL-1286 for the Townsend Post 6538 of the VFW. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to revoke the renewal for the liquor license #00005-CL-1286 for the Townsend Post 6538 of the VFW. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
2.16.2 License #00020-RS-1286
Revoke the renewal for the liquor license #00020-RS-1286 for Bailey's On The Green, LLC
DK moved to revoke the renewal for the liquor license #00020-RS-1286 for Bailey's On The Green, LLC. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to revoke the renewal for the liquor license #00020-RS-1286 for Bailey's On The Green, LLC. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve the revised addendum
DK moved to approve the revised addendum. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the revised addendum. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Appoint Bentley as the Interim Building Commission for the hours Tuesday 4:00P.M. to 8:00P.M., Friday from 12:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. and Saturday as needed
DK moved to appoint Bentley as the Interim Building Commission for the hours Tuesday 4:00P.M. to 8:00P.M., Friday from 12:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. and Saturday as needed. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to appoint Bentley as the Interim Building Commission for the hours Tuesday 4:00P.M. to 8:00P.M., Friday from 12:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. and Saturday as needed. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Letter of Appreciation from Board DK authorized the Town Administrator to write a letter of appreciation from the Board to the departing Building Commissioner with many thanks. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Letter of Appreciation from Board DK authorized the Town Administrator to write a letter of appreciation from the Board to the departing Building Commissioner with many thanks. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Authorize the Town Administrator to write a letter of appreciation with many thanks to Mr. Mercurio
DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to write a letter of appreciation with many thanks to Mr. Mercurio. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to authorize the Town Administrator to write a letter of appreciation with many thanks to Mr. Mercurio. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
The road cuttings as surplus
DK moved to the road cuttings as surplus. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to the road cuttings as surplus. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Approve and the payroll and bills payable warrants
DK moved to approve and the payroll and bills payable warrants. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve and the payroll and bills payable warrants. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Sign and ratify out of session the contract with the Fire Union
DK moved to sign and ratify out of session the contract with the Fire Union. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to sign and ratify out of session the contract with the Fire Union. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Adjourn
DK moved to adjourn at 8:12P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“DK moved to adjourn at 8:12P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (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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