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March 30, 2021
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Wayne Miller, Joseph Z. Shank
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Karen Chapman to a 3-year position on the Nashoba Regional Technical High School Committee beginning April 1, 2021
VK: I move that we appoint Karen Chapman to a 3-year position on the Nashoba Regional Technical High School Committee beginning April 1, 2021. Roll call: Robbins (YES), Templeton (YES), Kell (YES), Miller (YES), Shank (YES), Barrett (YES).
From the minutes
“VK: I move that we appoint Karen Chapman to a 3-year position on the Nashoba Regional Technical High School Committee beginning April 1, 2021. Roll call: Robbins (YES), Templeton (YES), Kell (YES), Miller (YES), Shank (YES), Barrett (YES)..” (Motion: Kell)
Appoint Sheldon Chapman to the Nashoba Regional Technical School Committee for a term beginning April 1, 2021 to 2023
Move that we appoint Sheldon Chapman to the Nashoba Regional Technical School Committee for a term beginning April 1, 2021 to 2023. VK amended the appointment date from April 1, 2020 to March 31,2023. JS seconded. Roil call: Robbins (YES), Templeton (YES), Kell (YES), Miller (YES), Shank (YES), Barrett (YES).
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“move that we appoint Sheldon Chapman to the Nashoba Regional Technical School Committee for a term beginning April 1, 2021 to 2023. VK amended the appointment date from April 1, 2020 to March 31,2023. JS seconded. Roil call: Robbins (YES), Templeton (YES), Kell (YES), Miller (YES), Shank (YES), Barrett (YES)..” (second: Shank)
Adjourn
Susan Robbins moved to adjourn. Rob Templeton seconded. Roll call: Robbins (YES), Templeton (YES), Kell (YES), Miller (YES), Shank (YES), Barrett (YES).
Joint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Susan Robbins); the Select Board members are shown as the roll call lists them.
From the minutes
“Susan Robbins moved to adjourn. Rob Templeton seconded. Roll call: Robbins (YES), Templeton (YES), Kell (YES), Miller (YES), Shank (YES), Barrett (YES)..”
2.2 Consider/Appoint Catherine Thrasher to the Board of Registrars
Appoint Catherine Trasher to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term starting April 1st, 2021
JS: I make a motion we appoint Catherine Trasher to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term starting April 1st, 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion we appoint Catherine Trasher to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term starting April 1st, 2021. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Approve the town of Townsend Operating Policies & Procedures as amended
JS: I make a motion that we approve the town of Townsend Operating Policies & Procedures as amended. WM seconded. WM asked if ir has to be voted on again in accordance with the policy. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion that we approve the town of Townsend Operating Policies & Procedures as amended. WM seconded. WM asked if ir has to be voted on again in accordance with the policy. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
2.6 Minutes
Approve the minutes of January 19, 2021 as amended verbally at the Selectmen's meeting
W™M moved to approve the minutes of January 19, 2021 as amended verbally at the Selectmen's meeting. VK seconded, VK (Yes) WM (Yes)
Yes: Kell, MillerThe roll call lists Veronica Kell and Wayne Miller but not Joseph Z. Shank, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“W™M moved to approve the minutes of January 19, 2021 as amended verbally at the Selectmen's meeting. VK seconded, VK (Yes) WM (Yes).” (Motion: Miller, second: Kell)
Accept the minutes of January 26, 2021 as amended
JS: I make a motion that we accept the minutes of January 26, 2021 as amended. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion that we accept the minutes of January 26, 2021 as amended. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Accept the meetings of January 28, 2021 as revised
JS: I make a motion that we accept the meetings of January 28, 2021 as revised. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion that we accept the meetings of January 28, 2021 as revised. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
JS: 1 make a motion we allow VK to deal with Town Counsel regarding the upcoming concerns of a decision of a 35ft wetland problem. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: 1 make a motion we allow VK to deal with Town Counsel regarding the upcoming concerns of a decision of a 35ft wetland problem. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, second: Miller)
Adjourn
JS: I make a motion that we adjourn. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
From the minutes
“JS: I make a motion that we adjourn. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Shank, 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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