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November 16, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes for September 21, 2021
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve minutes for September 21, 2021. Selectman Shank | seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve minutes for September 21, 2021. Selectman Shank | seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the meeting minutes for October 5, 2021
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the meeting minutes for October 5, 2021. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the meeting minutes for October 5, 2021. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Cindy Boundy to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a 3-year term unless filling another term
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to appoint Cindy Boundy to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a 3-year term unless filling another term. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to appoint Cindy Boundy to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for a 3-year term unless filling another term. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Clay Landry as a per-diem Firefighter/Medic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective November 16, 2021 to June 30, 2022 contingent upon the passing of CORI check, medical...
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to appoint Clay Landry as a per-diem Firefighter/Medic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective November 16, 2021 to June 30, 2022 contingent upon the passing of CORI check, medical exam with a six-month probationary period. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton- Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to appoint Clay Landry as a per-diem Firefighter/Medic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective November 16, 2021 to June 30, 2022 contingent upon the passing of CORI check, medical exam with a six-month probationary period. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton- Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the amended Police Use of Force Policy
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the amended Police Use of Force Policy. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the amended Police Use of Force Policy. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the warrant articles and to submit to Town Counsel
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the warrant articles and to submit to Town Counsel. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank ~ yes, Selectman Sexton- Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve the warrant articles and to submit to Town Counsel. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank ~ yes, Selectman Sexton- Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the contract for the American Rescue Plan Act grant support services for Townsend presented by Capital Strategic Solutions
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to sign the contract for the American Rescue Plan Act grant support services for Townsend presented by Capital Strategic Solutions. Selectman Shank seconded. Selectman Sexton-Diranian amended not to exceed $10,000. Selectman Shank seconded Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to sign the contract for the American Rescue Plan Act grant support services for Townsend presented by Capital Strategic Solutions. Selectman Shank seconded. Selectman Sexton-Diranian amended not to exceed $10,000. Selectman Shank seconded Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2022 renewals for liquor licenses contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2022 renewals for liquor licenses contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank- yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to approve and sign outside of a meeting all 2022 renewals for liquor licenses contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank- yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Chaz be the liaison for that
Selectman Kell moved that Chaz be the liaison for that. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Kell moved that Chaz be the liaison for that. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shank)
Close Town Hall public hours at noon on Friday
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to close Town Hall public hours at noon on Friday. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to close Town Hall public hours at noon on Friday. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Remove the masking mandate for Town Hall and all Municipal Buildings
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to remove the masking mandate for Town Hall and all Municipal Buildings. Selectman Shank seconded. Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to remove the masking mandate for Town Hall and all Municipal Buildings. Selectman Shank seconded. Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
We review and sign the bill payable and payroll warrants out of session
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we review and sign the bill payable and payroll warrants out of session. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, and Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved that we review and sign the bill payable and payroll warrants out of session. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, and Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to adjourn at 8:16P.M. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, and Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes.
From the minutes
“Selectman Sexton-Diranian moved to adjourn at 8:16P.M. Selectman Shank seconded. Vote: Selectman Kell - yes, Selectman Shank - yes, and Selectman Sexton-Diranian - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
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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