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January 4, 2022
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joseph Z. Shank did not take part in one vote (recused or out of the room).
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of 11/8/2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the minutes of 11/8/2021. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor. Joe Shank recuse
Joseph Z. Shank did not take part in this vote (“Joe Shank recuse”) and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the minutes of 11/8/2021. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor. Joe Shank recuse.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Re-appoint Veronica Personnel Kell as the BOS representative and David Chenelle as the registered voter representative to the Audit Committee for a term to expire on December 30, 2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to re-appoint Veronica Personnel Kell as the BOS representative and David Chenelle as the registered voter representative to the Audit Committee for a term to expire on December 30, 2022.. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to re-appoint Veronica Personnel Kell as the BOS representative and David Chenelle as the registered voter representative to the Audit Committee for a term to expire on December 30, 2022.. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Reaffirm the appointment of Ross Perry as the interim Town Administrator
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to reaffirm the appointment of Ross Perry as the interim Town Administrator. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to reaffirm the appointment of Ross Perry as the interim Town Administrator. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Donna Howard to the part-time (14-hour) position of Outreach Coordinator at the Senior Center effective immediately
Motion was made by by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Donna Howard to the part-time (14-hour) position of Outreach Coordinator at the Senior Center effective immediately. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll cali vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Donna Howard to the part-time (14-hour) position of Outreach Coordinator at the Senior Center effective immediately. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll cali vote..” (second: Shank)
Accept the job Posting and Job | description for Web Master and to post the position
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the job Posting and Job | description for Web Master and to post the position. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll Description call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the job Posting and Job | description for Web Master and to post the position. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll Description call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Attest to the Seasonal Population increase of 0 per ABCC requirement and to sign the form
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to attest to the Seasonal Population increase of 0 per ABCC requirement and to sign the form. 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 attest to the Seasonal Population increase of 0 per ABCC requirement and to sign the form. Vote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Accept the FY22 Holiday Observnce Schedule
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the FY22 Holiday Observnce Schedule. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the FY22 Holiday Observnce Schedule. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Allocate $150,000 and combine it with the $70,000 no longer needed for PFAS engineering to allow $220,000 to be allocated to the Water Department for the purpose of purchasing and installing...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to allocate $150,000 and combine it with the $70,000 no longer needed for PFAS engineering to allow $220,000 to be allocated to the Water Department for the purpose of purchasing and installing generators at the Cross St and the Main St wells. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to allocate $150,000 and combine it with the $70,000 no longer needed for PFAS engineering to allow $220,000 to be allocated to the Water Department for the purpose of purchasing and installing generators at the Cross St and the Main St wells. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the contract with Tighe and Bond for the water rate study being conducted for the Water Department
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign the contract with Tighe and Bond for the water rate study being conducted for the Water Department. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign the contract with Tighe and Bond for the water rate study being conducted for the Water Department. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Send a tax acknowledgement for $1,288,095.50 to Sterilite for the addition to the Senior Center
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to send a tax acknowledgement for $1,288,095.50 to Sterilite for the addition to the Senior Center. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to send a tax acknowledgement for $1,288,095.50 to Sterilite for the addition to the Senior Center. Vote was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Create stamps for each Selectmen's signature to be used with selectmen's permission if signature is needed and selectman cannot come into building for any reason
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to create stamps for each Selectmen's signature to be used with selectmen's permission if signature is needed and selectman cannot come into building for any reason. Voie was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to create stamps for each Selectmen's signature to be used with selectmen's permission if signature is needed and selectman cannot come into building for any reason. Voie was unanimous with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign payroll and bills ayable warrant out of session. oss Perry, Interim Town Administrator, listed the amounts for al! warrants. ote was
Otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign payroll and bills ayable warrant out of session. oss Perry, Interim Town Administrator, listed the amounts for al! warrants. ote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign payroll and bills ayable warrant out of session. oss Perry, Interim Town Administrator, listed the amounts for al! warrants. ote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to adjourn at 8:25 pm. ote was unanimous - all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to adjourn at 8:25 pm. ote 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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