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July 20, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support the Water Department to move forward with the MassDEP pilot study proposal preparation for August 2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to support the Water Department to move forward with the MassDEP pilot study proposal preparation for August 2021. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to support the Water Department to move forward with the MassDEP pilot study proposal preparation for August 2021. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Natalie Call to the Flag Committee for a term of three years expiring April 2024
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Natalie Call to the Flag Committee for a term of three years expiring April 2024. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Natalie Call to the Flag Committee for a term of three years expiring April 2024. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
4.1 Notice of Grant Receipt for Fire/EMS Equipment
Accept the Fire/EMS grant for ultrasound equipment and the software for Fire/EMS equipment
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the Fire/EMS grant for ultrasound equipment and the software for Fire/EMS equipment. The grant is $7000 for ultrasound equipment. And the department will need to renew the sw in 3 years. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the Fire/EMS grant for ultrasound equipment and the software for Fire/EMS equipment. The grant is $7000 for ultrasound equipment. And the department will need to renew the sw in 3 years. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Award the contract for pest management to Montachusett Pest Control
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to award the contract for pest management to Montachusett Pest Control. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to award the contract for pest management to Montachusett Pest Control. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
4.5 Discussion/vote to open Town Hall on Tuesday evenings,
Stay open at Town Hall on Tuesday evenings from 4-6 p.m. beginning August 3rd
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to Stay open at Town Hall on Tuesday evenings from 4-6 p.m. beginning August 3rd. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to Stay open at Town Hall on Tuesday evenings from 4-6 p.m. beginning August 3rd. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the contract to have the Stanley telephone installed in the elevator
Motion was made by Joe Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to sign the contract to have the Stanley telephone installed in the elevator. It is $685. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joe Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to sign the contract to have the Stanley telephone installed in the elevator. It is $685. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.4 Next meetings - Monday, July
Sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Vote: Allin favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Enter Executive Session pursuant to GL ¢ 30A, s 21(a)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or equipment or strategies with respect thereto re: Guardian IT and not return to open session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL ¢ 30A, s 21(a)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or equipment or strategies with respect thereto re: Guardian IT and not return to open session. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL ¢ 30A, s 21(a)(4) to discuss the deployment of security personnel or equipment or strategies with respect thereto re: Guardian IT and not return to open session. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Joe Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. from executive session. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joe Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. from executive session. Vote: All in favor; Unanimous..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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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