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June 7, 2022
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2.1 Joint Meeting with Planning Board for appointmen of Planning Board Member Planning Board Chair
Appoint lan-Ortiz Santiago as a full- member of the Planning Board until the next election
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint lan-Ortiz Santiago as a full- member of the Planning Board until the next election. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint lan-Ortiz Santiago as a full- member of the Planning Board until the next election. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.1 Discuss/Vote to appoint members of RECC Committee
Ppoint Police Chief James Sartell, Fire Chief Gary Shepherd, and Captain Michael Grimley as Designee for the Board of Selectmen through January 30, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to ppoint Police Chief James Sartell, Fire Chief Gary Shepherd, and Captain Michael Grimley as Designee for the Board of Selectmen through January 30, 2023. Motion was passed ith all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to ppoint Police Chief James Sartell, Fire Chief Gary Shepherd, and Captain Michael Grimley as Designee for the Board of Selectmen through January 30, 2023. Motion was passed ith all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Joan Savoy to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending in June 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Joan Savoy to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending in June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Joan Savoy to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term ending in June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint eronica Kell to the MJTC for a term ending March 31, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint eronica Kell to the MJTC for a term ending March 31, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint eronica Kell to the MJTC for a term ending March 31, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.3 Discuss/Vote to appoint BOS member to MJTC
Appoint Patrick J Connor as a call Firefighter/EMT
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Patrick J Connor as a call Firefighter/EMT. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Patrick J Connor as a call Firefighter/EMT. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.4 Appoint Patrick J Connor as a call Firefighter/EMT
Appoint Patricia Baker and Carol Swenor to the Council on Aging for a period of July 1, 2022 to une 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Patricia Baker and Carol Swenor to the Council on Aging for a period of July 1, 2022 to une 30, 2025. Discussion: Chaz Sexton-Diranian noted that all necessary paperwork was ubmitted. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Patricia Baker and Carol Swenor to the Council on Aging for a period of July 1, 2022 to une 30, 2025. Discussion: Chaz Sexton-Diranian noted that all necessary paperwork was ubmitted. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint ared Morico as part-time intermittent season laborer for Cemetery & Parks Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint ared Morico as part-time intermittent season laborer for Cemetery & Parks Department. Discussion: Veronica Kell verified what the season laborer does, site clean up and mowing re part of it. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint ared Morico as part-time intermittent season laborer for Cemetery & Parks Department. Discussion: Veronica Kell verified what the season laborer does, site clean up and mowing re part of it. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.8 Approve
Approve promotion of Derek he promotion of Derek Maskalenko from call Firefighter/EMT to call Lieutenant/EMT Maskalenko ffective July 1, 2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve promotion of Derek he promotion of Derek Maskalenko from call Firefighter/EMT to call Lieutenant/EMT Maskalenko ffective July 1, 2022. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve promotion of Derek he promotion of Derek Maskalenko from call Firefighter/EMT to call Lieutenant/EMT Maskalenko ffective July 1, 2022. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.3 Review Social Media Policy
Approve he contract for Ross Perry as amended
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve he contract for Ross Perry as amended. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve he contract for Ross Perry as amended. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.5 Discuss/Approve |
Approve adding 2 alternates for|the addition of two alternate members to the Energy Committee
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve adding 2 alternates for|the addition of two alternate members to the Energy Committee. Motion was passed Energy Committee ith all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve adding 2 alternates for|the addition of two alternate members to the Energy Committee. Motion was passed Energy Committee ith all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.6 Discuss
Have Town Properties work with the British Commonwealth Remembrance Project to find a suitable spot to place a remembrance marker for Lt
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Town Properties work with the British Commonwealth Remembrance Project to find a suitable spot to place a remembrance marker for Lt. Sawlor. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Town Properties work with the British Commonwealth Remembrance Project to find a suitable spot to place a remembrance marker for Lt. Sawlor. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve 5 road openings as follows: 4.8 Road Opening Permits (6) South Harbor Rd from Warren Rd Ash St from South Harbor to pump station South St at Intersection of Warren Rd South Rd from South...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve 5 road openings as follows: 4.8 Road Opening Permits (6) South Harbor Rd from Warren Rd Ash St from South Harbor to pump station South St at Intersection of Warren Rd South Rd from South Harbor to Emery Emery Road from South Road to Dann Colburn Way GT GO! IS Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve 5 road openings as follows: 4.8 Road Opening Permits (6) South Harbor Rd from Warren Rd Ash St from South Harbor to pump station South St at Intersection of Warren Rd South Rd from South Harbor to Emery Emery Road from South Road to Dann Colburn Way GT GO! IS Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Authorize Eric Slagle to sign road opening permits and report them back to the Board
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to authorize Eric Slagle to sign road opening permits and report them back to the Board. Motion was passed with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to authorize Eric Slagle to sign road opening permits and report them back to the Board. Motion was passed with all in favor.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.4 Next Meeting Next meeting will be June
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.5 Review and sign bills payable and payroll warrants out o session
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at :58 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at :58 p.m. Motion passed with 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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