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April 13, 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
Have Chaz epresent the Board of Selectmen in meetings with the School Committee and other school personnel
Otion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Joe Shank to have Chaz epresent the Board of Selectmen in meetings with the School Committee and other school personnel. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
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“otion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Joe Shank to have Chaz epresent the Board of Selectmen in meetings with the School Committee and other school personnel. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shank)
Appoint Gary Shepherd Fire Chief contingent on successful contract 1egotiations
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Gary Shepherd Fire Chief contingent on successful contract 1egotiations, Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to appoint Gary Shepherd Fire Chief contingent on successful contract 1egotiations, Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign he Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign he Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
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“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign he Annual Town Meeting Warrant as amended. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Approve the worth fund committee request for funds. unds will come from the Amanda Dwight funds
Otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the worth fund committee request for funds. unds will come from the Amanda Dwight funds. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the worth fund committee request for funds. unds will come from the Amanda Dwight funds. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Sign he bills payable and payroll warrants out of session. otion passed with all in favor by
Otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign he bills payable and payroll warrants out of session. otion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“otion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to sign he bills payable and payroll warrants out of session. otion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Session: conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator), per Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) subsection 2, and adjourn from Executive Session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to Session: conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator), per Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) subsection 2, and adjourn from Executive Session. Note: The Chair notes that discussing in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. otion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joe Shank to Session: conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator), per Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) subsection 2, and adjourn from Executive Session. Note: The Chair notes that discussing in open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board. otion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (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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