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December 21, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Vincent DeSalvo as Grant Administrator contingent on a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Vincent DeSalvo as Grant Administrator contingent on a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Vincent DeSalvo as Grant Administrator contingent on a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Michael Crowley as Land Use Coordinator contingent on a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Michael Crowley as Land Use Coordinator contingent on a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Michael Crowley as Land Use Coordinator contingent on a CORI check and pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Sam Brigulio as an on-call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective Dec 21, 2021, to June 30, 2022, contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Sam Brigulio as an on-call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective Dec 21, 2021, to June 30, 2022, contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and pre-employment physical, with a one-year probationary period. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Sam Brigulio as an on-call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire-EMS Department for a term effective Dec 21, 2021, to June 30, 2022, contingent upon the passing of a CORI check and pre-employment physical, with a one-year probationary period. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the BOS Chairman to sign the extension to the Town's 2018 CDBG Grant through June 30, 2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the BOS Chairman to sign the extension to the Town's 2018 CDBG Grant through June 30, 2022. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the BOS Chairman to sign the extension to the Town's 2018 CDBG Grant through June 30, 2022. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Award the bid for Reimagining Streets: RRFB & ADA Compliant Crosswalk Project at Main St and Spaulding Memorial School, part of the Shared Streets and Spaces grant, to K5 Corporation, Rockland, \MA
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to award the bid for Reimagining Streets: RRFB & ADA Compliant Crosswalk Project at Main St and Spaulding Memorial School, part of the Shared Streets and Spaces grant, to K5 Corporation, Rockland, \MA. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to award the bid for Reimagining Streets: RRFB & ADA Compliant Crosswalk Project at Main St and Spaulding Memorial School, part of the Shared Streets and Spaces grant, to K5 Corporation, Rockland, \MA. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve, and sign out of session, all 2022 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve, and sign out of session, all 2022 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll cali vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve, and sign out of session, all 2022 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll cali vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve, and sign out of session, the MOU for the International Association of Fire Fighters Contract Local 4926
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve, and sign out of session, the MOU for the International Association of Fire Fighters Contract Local 4926. Terms are the same as were discussed at the previous meeting. Thanks to all who worked on the process of negotiating. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve, and sign out of session, the MOU for the International Association of Fire Fighters Contract Local 4926. Terms are the same as were discussed at the previous meeting. Thanks to all who worked on the process of negotiating. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. Ross Perry, Interim Town Administrator, listed the amounts for all warrants. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign payroll and bills payable warrant out of session. Ross Perry, Interim Town Administrator, listed the amounts for all warrants. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to adjourn at 7:11 pm, Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to adjourn at 7:11 pm, Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (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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