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July 7, 2020
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Wayne Miller, Veronica Kell
Absent: Don Klein
Every vote, in order
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Appoint Lauri Shifrin as the M.R.P.C Planning Board Representative for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
VK moved to appoint Lauri Shifrin as the M.R.P.C Planning Board Representative for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Lauri Shifrin as the M.R.P.C Planning Board Representative for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint Sean Pearson to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a four-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024
VK moved to appoint Sean Pearson to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a four-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Sean Pearson to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a four-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
2.2 VK moved to appoint Sean Pearson to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a four-year term effective July
Appoint Roland Bernier as the Alternate Building Commissioner for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023
VK moved to appoint Roland Bernier as the Alternate Building Commissioner for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Roland Bernier as the Alternate Building Commissioner for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
2.3 VK moved to appoint Roland Bernier as the Alternate Building Commissioner for a three-year term effective July
Appoint Donald Massucco as the Tree Warden for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023
VK moved to appoint Donald Massucco as the Tree Warden for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Donald Massucco as the Tree Warden for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
2.4 VK moved to appoint Donald Massucco as the Tree Warden for a three-year term effective July
We appoint all those listed under 2.5 as Fire-EMS personnel for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 as printed: FULL-TIME PERSONNEL: Boynton Mark Chief 30C Full Time...
VK moved that we appoint all those listed under 2.5 as Fire-EMS personnel for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 as printed: FULL-TIME PERSONNEL: Boynton Mark Chief 30C Full Time Selectmen's meeting minutes for July 7, 2020 1 Grimley Michael Operations Captain / EMT-B C3 Full Time Scott Martin Operations Captain / EMT-P C5 Full Time Niemiera Benjamin Operations Lieutenant / EMT-P C7 Full Time Petrucci Ronald F F / Paramedic Pl Full Time Brassard Drew F F / Paramedic P2 Full Time Hall Thomas F F / Paramedic P3 Full Time PER-DIEM/ON-CALL PERSONNEL: Araujo Shayne Firefighter F24 On-Call Beal Jeffrey F F/ EMT-B XXX On-Call Military Leave Bourne Brenton F F / Paramedic P22 Per diem Carlson Richard Lieutenant C8 On-Call Carter Nicole Paramedic P12 Per diem Cormier Jeffrey Captain / EMT-B C4 On-Call Cotter Christopher - Paramedic Pll Per diem Creighton Duane Firefighter Fl14. On-Call Devoll Andrew F F / Paramedic P20 Per diem Elliott John Firefighter Fll On-Call Elliott William Deputy Chief C2 On-Call Fellows Jessica EMT-B Al4 On-Call Galeota Greg FF / EMT-B All OnCall Galeota Sam Firefighter F23. On-Call Girard Nicholas Firefighter F25 On-Call Girard Randy Firefighter F113) On-Call Harkins Brian F F / Paramedic P18 Per diem Hayes Robert Paramedic P19 ~-- Per diem Henderson Robert FE/ EMT-B Al9 = On-Call Hoffman David Firefighter F21 On-Call King Brett Firefighter F129 OnCall Kinney Jonathan Lieutenant / EMT-B Cll* OnCall Klein Kris Lieutenant / EMT-B C9 On-Call Lawrence Brennan FFE/ EMT-B A21 OnCall Macgregor Michael F F/ Paramedic P24 ~=Perdiem Marchand Michael Firefighter F19 = On-Call Maskalenko Derek FF/ EMT-B Al5 On-Call Matthes Austin Firefighter F22. On-Call Mayer Brian Captain / EMT-B C6 On-Call McCrillis Jean EMT-B Al2 OnCall McCrillis Joshua Paramedic P13. ~-- Per diem Meadows Michael F F/ EMT-B A20. On-Call Modica Eric F F / Paramedic P14. On-Call Moore Jonathan Firefighter F26 = On-Call Mongellie Steven Firefighter F17 On-Call Niemiera Leon FF / EMT-B Al3 = On-Call Normington - James Firefighter F18 On-Call Olsen Everett F F/ Paramedic P15 Per diem Ormiston Shawn Paramedic P21 Per diem Peladeau Colton FF / EMT-B Al8 On-Call Pena Kevin FF / EMT-B Al7 = On-Call Selectmen's meeting minutes for July 7, 2020 2 Perry Andrew F F / Paramedic P17 Per diem Powell David Mechanic On-Call Ring Patrick Paramedic P23. On-Call Shepherd Andrew Firefighter F209 On-Call Shepherd Gary Deputy Chief Cl On-Call Admin Leave Simmons Benjamin Lieutenant / EMT-P C10) On-Call Sodano Michael Firefighter FI5 On-Call Stepney Thomas Mechanic On-Call Stepney Nicholas Mechanic On-Call Stevens David Firefighter F169 On-Call Tuomi John F F / Paramedic P16 Per diem Virostko Michael FF / EMT-B Al6 On-Call VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL: Appel Shayna Chaplin Volunteer Borneman Brian Auxiliary Volunteer Fellows Eric Photographer Volunteer Patterson Kevin Chaplin Volunteer WM seconded. VK inquired if the list was updated with the recent resignations. Mr. Kreidler relayed the list is sent from the Fire-EMS Department, if a recent resignation was submitted the appointment will not apply. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that we appoint all those listed under 2.5 as Fire-EMS personnel for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 as printed: FULL-TIME PERSONNEL: Boynton Mark Chief 30C Full Time Selectmen's meeting minutes for July 7, 2020 1 Grimley Michael Operations Captain / EMT-B C3 Full Time Scott Martin Operations Captain / EMT-P C5 Full Time Niemiera Benjamin Operations Lieutenant / EMT-P C7 Full Time Petrucci Ronald F F / Paramedic Pl Full Time Brassard Drew F F / Paramedic P2 Full Time Hall Thomas F F / Paramedic P3 Full Time PER-DIEM/ON-CALL PERSONNEL: Araujo Shayne Firefighter F24 On-Call Beal Jeffrey F F/ EMT-B XXX On-Call Military Leave Bourne Brenton F F / Paramedic P22 Per diem Carlson Richard Lieutenant C8 On-Call Carter Nicole Paramedic P12 Per diem Cormier Jeffrey Captain / EMT-B C4 On-Call Cotter Christopher - Paramedic Pll Per diem Creighton Duane Firefighter Fl14. On-Call Devoll Andrew F F / Paramedic P20 Per diem Elliott John Firefighter Fll On-Call Elliott William Deputy Chief C2 On-Call Fellows Jessica EMT-B Al4 On-Call Galeota Greg FF / EMT-B All OnCall Galeota Sam Firefighter F23. On-Call Girard Nicholas Firefighter F25 On-Call Girard Randy Firefighter F113) On-Call Harkins Brian F F / Paramedic P18 Per diem Hayes Robert Paramedic P19 ~-- Per diem Henderson Robert FE/ EMT-B Al9 = On-Call Hoffman David Firefighter F21 On-Call King Brett Firefighter F129 OnCall Kinney Jonathan Lieutenant / EMT-B Cll* OnCall Klein Kris Lieutenant / EMT-B C9 On-Call Lawrence Brennan FFE/ EMT-B A21 OnCall Macgregor Michael F F/ Paramedic P24 ~=Perdiem Marchand Michael Firefighter F19 = On-Call Maskalenko Derek FF/ EMT-B Al5 On-Call Matthes Austin Firefighter F22. On-Call Mayer Brian Captain / EMT-B C6 On-Call McCrillis Jean EMT-B Al2 OnCall McCrillis Joshua Paramedic P13. ~-- Per diem Meadows Michael F F/ EMT-B A20. On-Call Modica Eric F F / Paramedic P14. On-Call Moore Jonathan Firefighter F26 = On-Call Mongellie Steven Firefighter F17 On-Call Niemiera Leon FF / EMT-B Al3 = On-Call Normington - James Firefighter F18 On-Call Olsen Everett F F/ Paramedic P15 Per diem Ormiston Shawn Paramedic P21 Per diem Peladeau Colton FF / EMT-B Al8 On-Call Pena Kevin FF / EMT-B Al7 = On-Call Selectmen's meeting minutes for July 7, 2020 2 Perry Andrew F F / Paramedic P17 Per diem Powell David Mechanic On-Call Ring Patrick Paramedic P23. On-Call Shepherd Andrew Firefighter F209 On-Call Shepherd Gary Deputy Chief Cl On-Call Admin Leave Simmons Benjamin Lieutenant / EMT-P C10) On-Call Sodano Michael Firefighter FI5 On-Call Stepney Thomas Mechanic On-Call Stepney Nicholas Mechanic On-Call Stevens David Firefighter F169 On-Call Tuomi John F F / Paramedic P16 Per diem Virostko Michael FF / EMT-B Al6 On-Call VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL: Appel Shayna Chaplin Volunteer Borneman Brian Auxiliary Volunteer Fellows Eric Photographer Volunteer Patterson Kevin Chaplin Volunteer WM seconded. VK inquired if the list was updated with the recent resignations. Mr. Kreidler relayed the list is sent from the Fire-EMS Department, if a recent resignation was submitted the appointment will not apply. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
We appoint the following Special Police Officers as noted in 2.6 from the Lunenburg Police Department and the Ashby Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021:...
VK moved that we appoint the following Special Police Officers as noted in 2.6 from the Lunenburg Police Department and the Ashby Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021: LUNENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT James P. Marino, Police Chief Benjamin Campbell, Reserve Officer Thomas L. Gammel, Lieutenant Erin K. Considine, Reserve Officer Sean J. Connery, Sergeant Lisa Melnicki, Reserve Officer Joshua B. Tocci, Sergeant Jonathan G. May, Reserve Officer Sean Zrate, Sergeant Robert DaCosta, Reserve Officer Jeffrey M. Thibodeau, Detective Amanda Moore, Reserve Officer Jonathan J. Broc, Officer Donald A. Letarte, Reserve Officer Jacob Lachance, Officer Chad Stateler, Reserve Officer Kayla M. Leger, Officer Kamerin Munroe, Reserve Officer Joshua M. Mathieu, Officer Bradley McNamara, Officer John Morreale, Jr., Officer Gage Russel, Officer John M. Wagner, Officer Anthony Cappucci, Officer Kamerin Munroe, Officer ASHBY POLICE DEPARTMENT Fred S. Alden, Chief of Police Derek J. Pepple, Sergeant Selectmen's meeting minutes for July 7, 2020 3 John R. Dillon, Patrolman Brian F. Vautour, Patrolman Erik C. Salo, Patrolman Corin W. Campbell, Patrolman Daylan J. Denis, Patrolman WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that we appoint the following Special Police Officers as noted in 2.6 from the Lunenburg Police Department and the Ashby Police Department for a one-year term effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021: LUNENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT James P. Marino, Police Chief Benjamin Campbell, Reserve Officer Thomas L. Gammel, Lieutenant Erin K. Considine, Reserve Officer Sean J. Connery, Sergeant Lisa Melnicki, Reserve Officer Joshua B. Tocci, Sergeant Jonathan G. May, Reserve Officer Sean Zrate, Sergeant Robert DaCosta, Reserve Officer Jeffrey M. Thibodeau, Detective Amanda Moore, Reserve Officer Jonathan J. Broc, Officer Donald A. Letarte, Reserve Officer Jacob Lachance, Officer Chad Stateler, Reserve Officer Kayla M. Leger, Officer Kamerin Munroe, Reserve Officer Joshua M. Mathieu, Officer Bradley McNamara, Officer John Morreale, Jr., Officer Gage Russel, Officer John M. Wagner, Officer Anthony Cappucci, Officer Kamerin Munroe, Officer ASHBY POLICE DEPARTMENT Fred S. Alden, Chief of Police Derek J. Pepple, Sergeant Selectmen's meeting minutes for July 7, 2020 3 John R. Dillon, Patrolman Brian F. Vautour, Patrolman Erik C. Salo, Patrolman Corin W. Campbell, Patrolman Daylan J. Denis, Patrolman WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Accept and sign out of session the warrant for the special town meeting to be held on July 25, 2020
VK moved to accept and sign out of session the warrant for the special town meeting to be held on July 25, 2020. WM seconded. VK asked if the entire warrant has been reviewed by Town Counsel, including the wording for the MVP grant. Mr. Kreidler to follow up with Counsel. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to accept and sign out of session the warrant for the special town meeting to be held on July 25, 2020. WM seconded. VK asked if the entire warrant has been reviewed by Town Counsel, including the wording for the MVP grant. Mr. Kreidler to follow up with Counsel. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Accept the funds received in the amount of $39,280.00 from the Mass Health Ambulance Certified Public Expenditure Program to be placed in the Ambulance Account Reserved for Appropriation for...
VK moved to accept the funds received in the amount of $39,280.00 from the Mass Health Ambulance Certified Public Expenditure Program to be placed in the Ambulance Account Reserved for Appropriation for future EMS expenses. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to accept the funds received in the amount of $39,280.00 from the Mass Health Ambulance Certified Public Expenditure Program to be placed in the Ambulance Account Reserved for Appropriation for future EMS expenses. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Approve and sign the Municipal Relief Transfers for FY20
VK moved to approve and sign the Municipal Relief Transfers for FY20. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to approve and sign the Municipal Relief Transfers for FY20. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
We sign the White Mountain IT contract for the Water Department with the changes that Counsel approved and to sign out of session
VK moved that we sign the White Mountain IT contract for the Water Department with the changes that Counsel approved and to sign out of session. WM seconded. WM inquired as to the assessment by Guardian for the Water Department. Additional discussion regarding the shared server and firewall with a better understanding of what is shared between the Town and the Water Department. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that we sign the White Mountain IT contract for the Water Department with the changes that Counsel approved and to sign out of session. WM seconded. WM inquired as to the assessment by Guardian for the Water Department. Additional discussion regarding the shared server and firewall with a better understanding of what is shared between the Town and the Water Department. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session
VK moved to review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Adjourn
VK moved to adjourn at 8:05P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to adjourn at 8:05P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, 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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