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November 2, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Wayne Miller, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint David Vigeant as the Water Superintendent for the Townsend Water Department effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one- year...
VK moved to appoint David Vigeant as the Water Superintendent for the Townsend Water Department effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one- year probationary period. WM amended contingent upon successful contract negotiations. WM seconded. Mr. Melanson, Water Commissioner called their meeting to order. Todd Melanson, Vice-Chair and Mike MacEachern, Clerk present. Mr. Melanson explained the process used for the screening of the applicants, noting the screening committee consisted of himself, Jim Blanchard, and Lance Lewand. Mr. Melanson disclosed he worked with Mr. Vigeant and stepped aside when he was interviewed and considered. Mr. MacEachern voiced concerned with the wage matrix and Supervisory Union. WM to save conversation for executive session. Mr. Melanson left the meeting until the executive session. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint David Vigeant as the Water Superintendent for the Townsend Water Department effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one- year probationary period. WM amended contingent upon successful contract negotiations. WM seconded. Mr. Melanson, Water Commissioner called their meeting to order. Todd Melanson, Vice-Chair and Mike MacEachern, Clerk present. Mr. Melanson explained the process used for the screening of the applicants, noting the screening committee consisted of himself, Jim Blanchard, and Lance Lewand. Mr. Melanson disclosed he worked with Mr. Vigeant and stepped aside when he was interviewed and considered. Mr. MacEachern voiced concerned with the wage matrix and Supervisory Union. WM to save conversation for executive session. Mr. Melanson left the meeting until the executive session. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint Renee Serene to the Recreation Department as a Senior Counselor effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period
VK moved to appoint Renee Serene to the Recreation Department as a Senior Counselor effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Renee Serene to the Recreation Department as a Senior Counselor effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint Bonnie Fitzpatrick as an Assistant Director to the Recreation Department effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year...
VK moved to appoint Bonnie Fitzpatrick as an Assistant Director to the Recreation Department effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Bonnie Fitzpatrick as an Assistant Director to the Recreation Department effective November 2, 2020 contingent upon the passing of a medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
3.3 VK moved to appoint Bonnie Fitzpatrick as an Assistant Director to the Recreation Department effective November
Appoint Jeffrey Cormier as a fulltime Firefighter/paramedic effective November 2, 2020 to June 30, 2021 contingent upon the passing of medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period
VK moved to appoint Jeffrey Cormier as a fulltime Firefighter/paramedic effective November 2, 2020 to June 30, 2021 contingent upon the passing of medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. VK inquired if Mr. Cormier was a paramedic. Mr. Kreidler to ask Chief Boynton and relay back to the Board. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Jeffrey Cormier as a fulltime Firefighter/paramedic effective November 2, 2020 to June 30, 2021 contingent upon the passing of medical exam and CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. VK inquired if Mr. Cormier was a paramedic. Mr. Kreidler to ask Chief Boynton and relay back to the Board. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
3.5 Appoint Stephen Damato as a Constable in the town of Townsend for a term effective November
Accept a grant from Center for Tech and Civic Life in the amount of $5,000.00 for the purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration
VK moved to accept a grant from Center for Tech and Civic Life in the amount of $5,000.00 for the purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration. WM seconded. Mr. Kreidler explained the purpose of the grant. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to accept a grant from Center for Tech and Civic Life in the amount of $5,000.00 for the purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration. WM seconded. Mr. Kreidler explained the purpose of the grant. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review and approve a road opening permit as submitted by the Highway Superintendent regarding 105 Fitchburg Road
VK moved to review and approve a road opening permit as submitted by the Highway Superintendent regarding 105 Fitchburg Road. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to review and approve a road opening permit as submitted by the Highway Superintendent regarding 105 Fitchburg Road. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
4.4 Review a referral for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, RE:
The Selectmen add a comment to the referral notice that states because this deals with public safety a fire hydrant that we (Board of Selectmen) respectfully request that ZBA ask the applicant to...
VK moved that the Selectmen add a comment to the referral notice that states because this deals with public safety a fire hydrant that we (Board of Selectmen) respectfully request that ZBA ask the applicant to seriously consider another alternative. Wayne Miller seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that the Selectmen add a comment to the referral notice that states because this deals with public safety a fire hydrant that we (Board of Selectmen) respectfully request that ZBA ask the applicant to seriously consider another alternative. Wayne Miller seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Hold the election on Saturday January 23, 2021 at the meeting hall if it is possible to hold all three precincts otherwise at the great hall
VK move to hold the election on Saturday January 23, 2021 at the meeting hall if it is possible to hold all three precincts otherwise at the great hall. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK move to hold the election on Saturday January 23, 2021 at the meeting hall if it is possible to hold all three precincts otherwise at the great hall. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Close town offices and only the people working will be people who run the election and voting and others to be working remotely if they can do that
VK moved to close town offices and only the people working will be people who run the election and voting and others to be working remotely if they can do that. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to close town offices and only the people working will be people who run the election and voting and others to be working remotely if they can do that. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review and sign outside of the meeting payroll and bills payable warrants
VK moved to review and sign outside of the meeting payroll and bills payable warrants. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to review and sign outside of the meeting payroll and bills payable warrants. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The Chair declared and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded. Roll Call VK (YES) WM (YES)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Chair declared and to adjourn from executive session. WM seconded. Roll Call VK (YES) WM (YES).” (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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