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March 1, 2022
23 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
Move Item 4.6 on masking at town buildings on the agenda facemasks to 1.7
Motion was made by Charles Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joseph Shank to move Item 4.6 on masking at town buildings on the agenda facemasks to 1.7. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Charles Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joseph Shank to move Item 4.6 on masking at town buildings on the agenda facemasks to 1.7. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the minutes of 02/24/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 02/24/2022. Motion passed with all in favor.
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“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 02/24/2022. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the minutes of 03/23/2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 03/23/2021. Motion passed with Joe Shank and Veronica Kell in favor; Chaz Sexton- Diranian abstain
Yes: Kell, ShankAbstained: Sexton-Diranian
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 03/23/2021. Motion passed with Joe Shank and Veronica Kell in favor; Chaz Sexton- Diranian abstain.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the minutes of 04/16/2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 04/16/2021. Amendment: add link to meeting recording. Motion passed with Joe Shank and Veronica Kell in favor; Chaz Sexton-Diranian abstain.
Yes: Kell, ShankAbstained: Sexton-Diranian
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 04/16/2021. Amendment: add link to meeting recording. Motion passed with Joe Shank and Veronica Kell in favor; Chaz Sexton-Diranian abstain..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the minutes of 06/09/2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 06/09/2021. Amendment: add link to meeting recording. 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 06/09/2021. Amendment: add link to meeting recording. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the minutes of 10/25/2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 10/25/2021. Amendment: add link to meeting recording. 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 10/25/2021. Amendment: add link to meeting recording. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the minutes of 11/02/2021
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the minutes of 11/02/2021. 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 11/02/2021. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Based on the
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank that based on the unanimous recommendation of the Townsend BOH during their meeting on 2/28/2022 that effective with this vote, the current face covering requirement in town buildings be removed and the town follow the current MA DPH advisory. This would advise but not mandate that all unvaccinated individuals and those at risk wear a covering indoors but not in their own homes. | Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank that based on the unanimous recommendation of the Townsend BOH during their meeting on 2/28/2022 that effective with this vote, the current face covering requirement in town buildings be removed and the town follow the current MA DPH advisory. This would advise but not mandate that all unvaccinated individuals and those at risk wear a covering indoors but not in their own homes. | Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve and sign the | District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) grant application submission for the MBTA Communities
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and sign the | District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) grant application submission for the MBTA Communities. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve and sign the | District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) grant application submission for the MBTA Communities. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint David Vigeant as the Board of Water Commissioners representative to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee through June 2023
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint David Vigeant as the Board of Water Commissioners representative to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee through June 2023. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint David Vigeant as the Board of Water Commissioners representative to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee through June 2023. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint James Gates as an at-large representative to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee through June 2023
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint James Gates as an at-large representative to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee through June 2023. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint James Gates as an at-large representative to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee through June 2023. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Harrison Mayotte to the position of Web Master contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Harrison Mayotte to the position of Web Master contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Harrison Mayotte to the position of Web Master contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Maureen T. appointment: Quintin as Substitute Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Maureen T. appointment: Quintin as Substitute Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Maureen T. appointment: Quintin as Substitute Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Mitchell Mabardy as a per diem Firefighter/medic contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Mitchell Mabardy as a per diem Firefighter/medic contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Mitchell Mabardy as a per diem Firefighter/medic contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Cameron Milewski as a per diem Firefighter/medic contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Cameron Milewski as a per diem Firefighter/medic contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Cameron Milewski as a per diem Firefighter/medic contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve Permit Link as pay per permit system for the Building Department and authorize the Building Inspector and the interim Town Administrator to sign the contract for purchase
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve Permit Link as pay per permit system for the Building Department and authorize the Building Inspector and the interim Town Administrator to sign the contract for purchase. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve Permit Link as pay per permit system for the Building Department and authorize the Building Inspector and the interim Town Administrator to sign the contract for purchase. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the updated White Mountain IT contract for the Water Department
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the updated White Mountain IT contract for the Water Department. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the updated White Mountain IT contract for the Water Department. Motion passed with all in favor via roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve a DLTA Assistance Grant | grant submission by the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust (TAHT) for use on properties for (DLTA) - affordable housing analysis
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve a DLTA Assistance Grant | grant submission by the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust (TAHT) for use on properties for (DLTA) - affordable housing analysis. TAHT: | Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve a DLTA Assistance Grant | grant submission by the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust (TAHT) for use on properties for (DLTA) - affordable housing analysis. TAHT: | Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve a one-day One-day liquor | liquor license for VF W post 6538 for 3/17/2022, 4 pm to 10 pm, for the St Patrick's Day dinner. license for VFW
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve a one-day One-day liquor | liquor license for VF W post 6538 for 3/17/2022, 4 pm to 10 pm, for the St Patrick's Day dinner. license for VFW 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 One-day liquor | liquor license for VF W post 6538 for 3/17/2022, 4 pm to 10 pm, for the St Patrick's Day dinner. license for VFW Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the Reading: Townsend First Policy for all boards, commissions, authorities and committees
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the Reading: Townsend First Policy for all boards, commissions, authorities and committees. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the Reading: Townsend First Policy for all boards, commissions, authorities and committees. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve up to '$11,000 from ARPA funds (Community Services Category) for a Commercial Refrigerator/Freezer for the COA to support the Senior Meals program
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve up to '$11,000 from ARPA funds (Community Services Category) for a Commercial Refrigerator/Freezer for the COA to support the Senior Meals program. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve up to '$11,000 from ARPA funds (Community Services Category) for a Commercial Refrigerator/Freezer for the COA to support the Senior Meals program. 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)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to adjourn at 9:47 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to adjourn at 9:47 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor..” (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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