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November 17, 2020
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Wayne Miller, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Kevin Smith as the at-large member to the Town Properties Committee effective November 17, 2020 to June 30, 2021
VK moved to appoint Kevin Smith as the at-large member to the Town Properties Committee effective November 17, 2020 to June 30, 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Kevin Smith as the at-large member to the Town Properties Committee effective November 17, 2020 to June 30, 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Approve and sign the contract out of session
VK moved to approve and sign the contract out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to approve and sign the contract out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Sign the contract for civicplus out of session for the agreement for website design
VK moved to sign the contract for civicplus out of session for the agreement for website design. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to sign the contract for civicplus out of session for the agreement for website design. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Approve the memorandum of understanding with Franklin Pierce University as submitted by the Police Chief after review by Town Counsel
VK moved to approve the memorandum of understanding with Franklin Pierce University as submitted by the Police Chief after review by Town Counsel. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to approve the memorandum of understanding with Franklin Pierce University as submitted by the Police Chief after review by Town Counsel. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
4.11 Discussion, RE:
Approve the 2020 tree hunt on any properties that are town properties contingent on the managing departments or Board of Committee agreeing to allow access to the property
VK moved to approve the 2020 tree hunt on any properties that are town properties contingent on the managing departments or Board of Committee agreeing to allow access to the property. WM seconded Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to approve the 2020 tree hunt on any properties that are town properties contingent on the managing departments or Board of Committee agreeing to allow access to the property. WM seconded Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Execute the lease agreement with Community Leasing Partners for the base amount of $292,990.00 with a total cost of $301,674.60 and sign out of session
VK moved to execute the lease agreement with Community Leasing Partners for the base amount of $292,990.00 with a total cost of $301,674.60 and sign out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to execute the lease agreement with Community Leasing Partners for the base amount of $292,990.00 with a total cost of $301,674.60 and sign out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session
5.5 The Board moved to review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“5.5 The Board moved to review and sign the bills payable warrant out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Adjourn
VK moved to adjourn at 8:33P.M. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to adjourn at 8:33P.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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