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January 5, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Wayne Miller, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2.1 Joint Meeting with the Board of Health- RE: Filling a Vacancy in the Board of Health
(the minutes do not state the motion)
VK amended the motion; through the town election of April 2021. WM = seconded. Unanimous vote. Chris Nocella and James LeCuyer voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Byars.
From the minutes
“VK amended the motion; through the town election of April 2021. WM = seconded. Unanimous vote. Chris Nocella and James LeCuyer voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Byars..” (Motion: Kell)
Approve and sign the January 23, 2021 Election Warrant out of session
VK moved to approve and sign the January 23, 2021 Election Warrant out of session. WM seconded, Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to approve and sign the January 23, 2021 Election Warrant out of session. WM seconded, Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint David Funiaole to a 1-year term on the TCAM Board of Directors
VK moved to appoint David Funiaole to a 1-year term on the TCAM Board of Directors. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint David Funiaole to a 1-year term on the TCAM Board of Directors. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint Steve Sheldon to a 3-year term on the TCAM Board of Directors
VK moved to appoint Steve Sheldon to a 3-year term on the TCAM Board of Directors. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Steve Sheldon to a 3-year term on the TCAM Board of Directors. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Appoint Dave Chenelle as the third person to the Audit Committee from today January 5, 2020 until the end of the Audit Committees work is completed, WM
VK moved to appoint Dave Chenelle as the third person to the Audit Committee from today January 5, 2020 until the end of the Audit Committees work is completed, WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to appoint Dave Chenelle as the third person to the Audit Committee from today January 5, 2020 until the end of the Audit Committees work is completed, WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Thank the Planning Board for the referral and note that we consider a positive for Police and Fire to have antennas on the towers in town
VK moved to thank the Planning Board for the referral and note that we consider a positive for Police and Fire to have antennas on the towers in town. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to thank the Planning Board for the referral and note that we consider a positive for Police and Fire to have antennas on the towers in town. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Our comment consist of did this farm stand open without all required permits and all applicable inspections and if yes what gets done about situations like that and in the future
VK moved that our comment consist of did this farm stand open without all required permits and all applicable inspections and if yes what gets done about situations like that and in the future. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved that our comment consist of did this farm stand open without all required permits and all applicable inspections and if yes what gets done about situations like that and in the future. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Post for the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
VK moved to post for the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to post for the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Approve the minutes of the November 2, 2020 with one change to 5.2 it should read VK attended the Energy Committee meeting and they will be sending a draft Energy Masterplan Committee make-up for...
VK moved to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2020 with one change to 5.2 it should read VK attended the Energy Committee meeting and they will be sending a draft Energy Masterplan Committee make-up for discussion. WM seconded as amended. Unanimous vote
From the minutes
“VK moved to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2020 with one change to 5.2 it should read VK attended the Energy Committee meeting and they will be sending a draft Energy Masterplan Committee make-up for discussion. WM seconded as amended. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Review and sign the bills payable and election warrant out of session
VK moved to review and sign the bills payable and election warrant out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“VK moved to review and sign the bills payable and election warrant out of session. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(5) to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints and to return to the open meeting...
VK moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(5) to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints and to return to the open meeting after the executive. WM seconded. Roll call vote: WM (YES) VK (YES) The Board returned to open session.
From the minutes
“VK moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(5) to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider the filing of criminal complaints and to return to the open meeting after the executive. WM seconded. Roll call vote: WM (YES) VK (YES) The Board returned to open session..” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Enter into 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...
VK moved to enter into 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. Town Administrator and Treasurer Collector. WM seconded. Roll call vote: VK (YES} WM (YES)
From the minutes
“VK moved to enter into 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. Town Administrator and Treasurer Collector. WM seconded. Roll call vote: VK (YES} WM (YES).” (Motion: Kell, second: Miller)
Enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(aX3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may havea detrimental effect on the...
VK moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(aX3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may havea detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares re: AFSCME- Supervisors. WM declared. WM seconded. Roll call vote: WM (YES) and VK (YES)
From the minutes
“VK moved to enter into executive session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(aX3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may havea detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares re: AFSCME- Supervisors. WM declared. WM seconded. Roll call vote: WM (YES) and VK (YES).” (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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