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January 18, 2022
18 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of 11/16/2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 11/16/2021. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 11/16/2021. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the minutes of 12/21/2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 12/21/2021. Motion passed with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 12/21/2021. Motion passed with all in favor.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the minutes of 01/04/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 01/04/2022. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 01/04/2022. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the Town's application to fund aconsultant for the ongoing project to restore and protect the bank of the river at Adams Dam in the next round of the N-S-N Wild and Scenic Community Grant
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the Town's application to fund aconsultant for the ongoing project to restore and protect the bank of the river at Adams Dam in the next round of the N-S-N Wild and Scenic Community Grant. Grant application is due 2/1/2022. Vote was unanimous with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the Town's application to fund aconsultant for the ongoing project to restore and protect the bank of the river at Adams Dam in the next round of the N-S-N Wild and Scenic Community Grant. Grant application is due 2/1/2022. Vote was unanimous with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Table the discussion of conservation at Squannacook Meadows to the Feb | BOS meeting
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to table the discussion of conservation at Squannacook Meadows to the Feb | BOS meeting. Motion passed with Joe Shank and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor and Veronica Kell opposed.
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: Kell
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to table the discussion of conservation at Squannacook Meadows to the Feb | BOS meeting. Motion passed with Joe Shank and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor and Veronica Kell opposed..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve and post the Human Resources Manager position
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and post the Human Resources Manager position. Motion passed with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and post the Human Resources Manager position. Motion passed with all in favor.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve and post the Community Services Coordinator position
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and post the Community Services Coordinator position. Discussion: decision that this position reports directly to the Town Administrator, Motion amended accordingly. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and post the Community Services Coordinator position. Discussion: decision that this position reports directly to the Town Administrator, Motion amended accordingly. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the Common Victualler's License for Pizza Pizzaz
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the Common Victualler's License for Pizza Pizzaz. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the Common Victualler's License for Pizza Pizzaz. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve a one day liquor license forthe VFW for 2/12/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve a one day liquor license forthe VFW for 2/12/2022. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve a one day liquor license forthe VFW for 2/12/2022. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Hold Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 3, with the ATM and STM warrants opening today and closing on March 1
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to hold Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 3, with the ATM and STM warrants opening today and closing on March 1. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to hold Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 3, with the ATM and STM warrants opening today and closing on March 1. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Spend $18,300 on election expenses including poll pads and clickers
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to spend $18,300 on election expenses including poll pads and clickers. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to spend $18,300 on election expenses including poll pads and clickers. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Spend $95,000 to pay the outstanding bill for the broadband expansion
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to spend $95,000 to pay the outstanding bill for the broadband expansion. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to spend $95,000 to pay the outstanding bill for the broadband expansion. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Set aside $600,000 in ARPA funding for the Greenville Road bridge project
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to set aside $600,000 in ARPA funding for the Greenville Road bridge project. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to set aside $600,000 in ARPA funding for the Greenville Road bridge project. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the GL 268a s. 20d disclosure form submitted by Joe Shank
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to sign the GL 268a s. 20d disclosure form submitted by Joe Shank. Discussion: Joe Shank is the owner of Harbor Auto Body and has done and continues to do towing for town entities. No funds are exchanged between the town and the tow company. There are no contracts in place at the moment. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor and Joe Shank abstaining.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Shank
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to sign the GL 268a s. 20d disclosure form submitted by Joe Shank. Discussion: Joe Shank is the owner of Harbor Auto Body and has done and continues to do towing for town entities. No funds are exchanged between the town and the tow company. There are no contracts in place at the moment. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor and Joe Shank abstaining..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Name John Page to shepherd the Town Charter through the legislature and he is the official representative for Townsend
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to name John Page to shepherd the Town Charter through the legislature and he is the official representative for Townsend. Discussion: John Page was the Chair of the Town Charter committee. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to name John Page to shepherd the Town Charter through the legislature and he is the official representative for Townsend. Discussion: John Page was the Chair of the Town Charter committee. Motion passed with all in favor..” (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. Motion passed with all in favor.
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. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a) s. 21{a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel 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 c. 30(a) s. 21{a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and not return to open session. Motion passed with all in favor at 10:25 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to enter Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a) s. 21{a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and not return to open session. Motion passed with all in favor at 10:25 p.m..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Adjoum
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to adjoum. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to adjoum. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
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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