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February 7, 2022
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to go into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Fire Chief, and To enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaint or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, individua EGEIVE and APR 2.9 2022 to adjourn in Executive Session. Motion passed with all in favor to go into Executive Session.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to go into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - Fire Chief, and To enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s 21(a)(1) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaint or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, individua EGEIVE and APR 2.9 2022 to adjourn in Executive Session. Motion passed with all in favor to go into Executive Session..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Agree to pay Mark Boynton seven (7) weeks of severance per contract provisions and the balance of accrued vacation and to execute a full release of liability without a non-disparagement clause and...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to agree to pay Mark Boynton seven (7) weeks of severance per contract provisions and the balance of accrued vacation and to execute a full release of liability without a non-disparagement clause and without a confidentiality clause (both left silent in agreement). Roll cail vote: Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Joe Shank - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to agree to pay Mark Boynton seven (7) weeks of severance per contract provisions and the balance of accrued vacation and to execute a full release of liability without a non-disparagement clause and without a confidentiality clause (both left silent in agreement). Roll cail vote: Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Joe Shank - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
In the event that an agreement has not been reached, we authorize an intent to terminate letter be sent on our behalf by Ross Perry to Mark Boynton with a hearing held on February 14, 2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank that in the event that an agreement has not been reached, we authorize an intent to terminate letter be sent on our behalf by Ross Perry to Mark Boynton with a hearing held on February 14, 2022. Roll call vote: Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Joe Shank - yes; Veronica Kell - yes
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank that in the event that an agreement has not been reached, we authorize an intent to terminate letter be sent on our behalf by Ross Perry to Mark Boynton with a hearing held on February 14, 2022. Roll call vote: Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Joe Shank - yes; Veronica Kell - 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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