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May 3, 2022
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Theresa A. Morse, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Matthew Faria as a Probationary Police Officer effective May 4, 2022, contingent on successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and subject to a none-month probationary period...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Matthew Faria as a Probationary Police Officer effective May 4, 2022, contingent on successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and subject to a none-month probationary period after graduation from the Academy. Discussion: the probationary period was set based on an email from Chief Sartell that was placed in the sharepoint record. Vote was unanimous - all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Matthew Faria as a Probationary Police Officer effective May 4, 2022, contingent on successful completion of all pre-employment requirements and subject to a none-month probationary period after graduation from the Academy. Discussion: the probationary period was set based on an email from Chief Sartell that was placed in the sharepoint record. Vote was unanimous - all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the wording on the comment sheet as discussed on the Mandatory Referral form for C&J Realty at 241 Main st.to remodel the 2nd and 3rd story of a 3-story building to residential units and...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the wording on the comment sheet as discussed on the Mandatory Referral form for C&J Realty at 241 Main st.to remodel the 2nd and 3rd story of a 3-story building to residential units and to retain commercial units on the Ist floor. Discussion: OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Veronica Kell, Chairman Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Vice Chairman Theresa A. Morse, Clerk R. Eric Slagle, Town Administrator The building is not in the Historic District. Parking was discussed. We thank the Planning Board for their work and are certain they will make a good decision. We support mixed use housing. Vote was unanimous - all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the wording on the comment sheet as discussed on the Mandatory Referral form for C&J Realty at 241 Main st.to remodel the 2nd and 3rd story of a 3-story building to residential units and to retain commercial units on the Ist floor. Discussion: OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Veronica Kell, Chairman Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Vice Chairman Theresa A. Morse, Clerk R. Eric Slagle, Town Administrator The building is not in the Historic District. Parking was discussed. We thank the Planning Board for their work and are certain they will make a good decision. We support mixed use housing. Vote was unanimous - all in favor.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants 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 payroll and bills payable warrants 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 6:20 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 6:20 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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