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March 15, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Joseph Z. Shank, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve meeting minutes for 2/15/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve meeting minutes for 2/15/2022. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve meeting minutes for 2/15/2022. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve meeting minutes for 3/1/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve meeting minutes for 3/1/2022. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve meeting minutes for 3/1/2022. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Emily McCaffrey as Community Services Coordinator contingent on a reference check, 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 Emily McCaffrey as Community Services Coordinator contingent on a reference check, a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Emily McCaffrey as Community Services Coordinator contingent on a reference check, a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Colby Streeter to the Conservation Commission for a term from today through 6/30/2025
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Colby Streeter to the Conservation Commission for a term from today through 6/30/2025. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Colby Streeter to the Conservation Commission for a term from today through 6/30/2025. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee Mary Jane Churchville as the Historic District Commission representative and George Sullivan as the Board of Health representative for a...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee Mary Jane Churchville as the Historic District Commission representative and George Sullivan as the Board of Health representative for a term from today through June 30, 2023. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee Mary Jane Churchville as the Historic District Commission representative and George Sullivan as the Board of Health representative for a term from today through June 30, 2023. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Award the bid for the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Bike Lane and Crosswalk Striping Project to KS Corporation
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to award the bid for the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Bike Lane and Crosswalk Striping Project to KS Corporation. Total bid is $54,309.00. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to award the bid for the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces Bike Lane and Crosswalk Striping Project to KS Corporation. Total bid is $54,309.00. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve a one-day liquor license, wine and malt only, for the Townsend Congregational Church fundraiser on May 7, from 5-10 p.m
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve a one-day liquor license, wine and malt only, for the Townsend Congregational Church fundraiser on May 7, from 5-10 p.m. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve a one-day liquor license, wine and malt only, for the Townsend Congregational Church fundraiser on May 7, from 5-10 p.m. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
5.1.1 Discuss future management structure of the Fire Dept
Instruct the interim Town Administrator to sign the bond for the Treasurer/Collector
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to instruct the interim Town Administrator to sign the bond for the Treasurer/Collector. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to instruct the interim Town Administrator to sign the bond for the Treasurer/Collector. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the Waste Zero agreement contingent on Exhibit B (retailer list) of the document being completed
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign the Waste Zero agreement contingent on Exhibit B (retailer list) of the document being completed. This is for trash pickup overflow bags. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign the Waste Zero agreement contingent on Exhibit B (retailer list) of the document being completed. This is for trash pickup overflow bags. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Accept the petition for private roads Harbor Trace and Cooperate Way town roads and to notify the Planning Board of such per Ch 175-21 B(2)
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the petition for private roads Harbor Trace and Cooperate Way town roads and to notify the Planning Board of such per Ch 175-21 B(2). Motion failed with roll call vote: Joe Shank- no; Chaz Sexton-Diranian- no; Veronica Kell-no.
No: Kell, Sexton-Diranian, Shank
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the petition for private roads Harbor Trace and Cooperate Way town roads and to notify the Planning Board of such per Ch 175-21 B(2). Motion failed with roll call vote: Joe Shank- no; Chaz Sexton-Diranian- no; Veronica Kell-no..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Accept the structure of the Fire Department as proposed by acting Fire Chief Gary Shepherd
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the structure of the Fire Department as proposed by acting Fire Chief Gary Shepherd. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the structure of the Fire Department as proposed by acting Fire Chief Gary Shepherd. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Extend the current lease with TAYSA for Squannacook Meadows to April 8, 2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to extend the current lease with TAYSA for Squannacook Meadows to April 8, 2022. Motion passed: roll call vote: Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to extend the current lease with TAYSA for Squannacook Meadows to April 8, 2022. Motion passed: roll call vote: Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign the bills payable warrant and payroll out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign the bills payable warrant and payroll out of session. Motion passed: roll call vote: Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign the bills payable warrant and payroll out of session. Motion passed: roll call vote: Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (Wescon v. Townsend Conservation Commission), and adjourn from Executive Session. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - yes; Veronica Kell - yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A s21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares (Wescon v. Townsend Conservation Commission), and adjourn from Executive Session. Motion passed: roll call vote - Joe Shank - yes; Chaz Sexton-Diranian - 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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