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March 30, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 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 a one-day license liquor license for the Townsend VFW on April 3, 2022, from 12 noon to 7 p.m
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve a one-day license liquor license for the Townsend VFW on April 3, 2022, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. 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 license liquor license for the Townsend VFW on April 3, 2022, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Open the Annual Warrant Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to open the Annual Warrant Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to open the Annual Warrant Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Add an article to the warrant to adopt MGL regarding warrants and back taxes as described
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to add an article to the warrant to adopt MGL regarding warrants and back taxes as described. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to add an article to the warrant to adopt MGL regarding warrants and back taxes as described. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Close the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to close the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant. Motion passed with all in favor.
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“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to close the Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Direct Town Counsel to send a letter to former employees inquiring as to where missing files (personnel; litigation) might be found and to advise that the former employees are legally bound to...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to direct Town Counsel to send a letter to former employees inquiring as to where missing files (personnel; litigation) might be found and to advise that the former employees are legally bound to turn over any files that may be in their possession. If files are not found, then start an investigation. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to direct Town Counsel to send a letter to former employees inquiring as to where missing files (personnel; litigation) might be found and to advise that the former employees are legally bound to turn over any files that may be in their possession. If files are not found, then start an investigation. 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 7:01 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 7:01 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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