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April 27, 2022
18 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Theresa A. Morse, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into the public hearing for a Wine and Malt license for Honeyland Farms that was continued from 4/20/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to enter into the public hearing for a Wine and Malt license for Honeyland Farms that was continued from 4/20/2022.. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to enter into the public hearing for a Wine and Malt license for Honeyland Farms that was continued from 4/20/2022.. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Close the public hearing for a Wine and Malt license for Honeyland Farms at 6:29 p.m
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to close the public hearing for a Wine and Malt license for Honeyland Farms at 6:29 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to close the public hearing for a Wine and Malt license for Honeyland Farms at 6:29 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Continue the deliberations to Wednesday, May 11 at 6:05 p.m
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to continue the deliberations to Wednesday, May 11 at 6:05 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to continue the deliberations to Wednesday, May 11 at 6:05 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Approve the appointment of Colby Fiske 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 Theresa Morse to approve the appointment of Colby Fiske as a per diem Firefighter medic contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve the appointment of Colby Fiske as a per diem Firefighter medic contingent on a CORI check and a pre-employment physical with a one-year probationary period. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Appoint James Gates as an at-large Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee member from today through June 30, 2023
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint James Gates as an at-large Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee member from today through June 30, 2023. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint James Gates as an at-large Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee member from today through June 30, 2023. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Close Brookline St from Honeyland Farms to 9 Brookline St for the Yankee Ingenuity Club for their 40th anniversary antique car rally on Sat, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to close Brookline St from Honeyland Farms to 9 Brookline St for the Yankee Ingenuity Club for their 40th anniversary antique car rally on Sat, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to close Brookline St from Honeyland Farms to 9 Brookline St for the Yankee Ingenuity Club for their 40th anniversary antique car rally on Sat, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the General Government budget at $1,684,012
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the General Government budget at $1,684,012. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Morse
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the General Government budget at $1,684,012. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the Public Safety budget at $3,503,016
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Public Safety budget at $3,503,016. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Morse
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Public Safety budget at $3,503,016. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the Education budget at $14,653,466
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Education budget at $14,653,466. Motion failed with Veronica Kell, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, and Theresa Morse voting no..
No: Kell, Morse, Sexton-Diranian
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Education budget at $14,653,466. Motion failed with Veronica Kell, Chaz Sexton-Diranian, and Theresa Morse voting no...” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the Highway and Streets budget at $735,329
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Highway and Streets budget at $735,329. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Morse
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Highway and Streets budget at $735,329. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the Solid Waste budget at $765,939
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Solid Waste budget at $765,939. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Morse
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Solid Waste budget at $765,939. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the Human Services budget at $517,199
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Human Services budget at $517,199. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Morse
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Human Services budget at $517,199. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve the Culture and Recreation budget at $488,263
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Culture and Recreation budget at $488,263.. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Morse
From the minutes
“motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Culture and Recreation budget at $488,263.. Motion passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell voting yes and Theresa Morse abstaining..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Spend $14,550 to hire Green International Affiliates to prepare bid documents and access MA DOT permits and NH permits and to authorize Town Administer to sign
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to spend $14,550 to hire Green International Affiliates to prepare bid documents and access MA DOT permits and NH permits and to authorize Town Administer to sign. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to spend $14,550 to hire Green International Affiliates to prepare bid documents and access MA DOT permits and NH permits and to authorize Town Administer to sign. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Appoint Veronica Kell as Chairman, Chaz Sexton-Diranian as Vice-Chair, and Theresa Morse as Clerk
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse tp appoint Veronica Kell as Chairman, Chaz Sexton-Diranian as Vice-Chair, and Theresa Morse as Clerk. Motion passed with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse tp appoint Veronica Kell as Chairman, Chaz Sexton-Diranian as Vice-Chair, and Theresa Morse as Clerk. Motion passed with all in favor.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Have Ross sign the CVRLF Closeout Form
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Ross sign the CVRLF Closeout Form. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Ross sign the CVRLF Closeout Form. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Review and sign bills payable warrant out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to review and sign bills payable warrant out of session. Vote was unanimous - all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to review and sign bills payable warrant out of session. Vote was unanimous - all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 10:14 p.m. Vote was unanimous - all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 10:14 p.m. Vote was unanimous - all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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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