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July 19, 2022
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4.2 Social Media Policy,
Approve the meeting minutes from 04/20/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the meeting minutes from 04/20/2022. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. Theresa Morse abstained.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Morse
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the meeting minutes from 04/20/2022. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor. Theresa Morse abstained..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Linda Durette to Cultural Council for a 3-year term to end June 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Linda Durette to Cultural Council for a 3-year term to end 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 Linda Durette to Cultural Council for a 3-year term to end June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.0 ARPA Projects:
Designate the Town Clerk as the appointee of police officers/constables to work elections through June 30, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to designate the Town Clerk as the appointee of police officers/constables to work elections through June 30, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to designate the Town Clerk as the appointee of police officers/constables to work elections through June 30, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Alexis Tucceri and Tim Burson as Summer Rec Counselors in the Rec Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Alexis Tucceri and Tim Burson as Summer Rec Counselors in the Rec Department. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Alexis Tucceri and Tim Burson as Summer Rec Counselors in the Rec Department. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Assign a project number to cleaning/disinfecting public buildings project with the intend of spending 10K
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to assign a project number to cleaning/disinfecting public buildings project with the intend of spending 10K. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to assign a project number to cleaning/disinfecting public buildings project with the intend of spending 10K. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
5.1 Select Board goals for the Town and for the Town Administrator
Add an ARPA project for COA Assistant Director/Program Coordinator for FY23 and re-allocate $11,000.00 from ARPA 16 equipment for meals and $8,000.00 from ARPA 03 unexpended FY23 allocation
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to add an ARPA project for COA Assistant Director/Program Coordinator for FY23 and re-allocate $11,000.00 from ARPA 16 equipment for meals and $8,000.00 from ARPA 03 unexpended FY23 allocation. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to add an ARPA project for COA Assistant Director/Program Coordinator for FY23 and re-allocate $11,000.00 from ARPA 16 equipment for meals and $8,000.00 from ARPA 03 unexpended FY23 allocation. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Add an ARPA project for restoration of hours for Conservation Agent to re- allocate $26,000.00 from the COVID Cleaner project for cleaning and disinfecting of public buildings
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to add an ARPA project for restoration of hours for Conservation Agent to re- allocate $26,000.00 from the COVID Cleaner project for cleaning and disinfecting of public buildings. Motion was made with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to add an ARPA project for restoration of hours for Conservation Agent to re- allocate $26,000.00 from the COVID Cleaner project for cleaning and disinfecting of public buildings. Motion was made with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.5 Next meeting
Schedule a Public Hearing to discuss the Unitil Petition in the Board of Selectmen hearing of August 2, 2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to schedule a Public Hearing to discuss the Unitil Petition in the Board of Selectmen hearing of August 2, 2022. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to schedule a Public Hearing to discuss the Unitil Petition in the Board of Selectmen hearing of August 2, 2022. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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)
Enter Executive Session and to adjourn from Executive Session: 1
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to enter Executive Session and to adjourn from Executive Session: 1. Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief). Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to enter Executive Session and to adjourn from Executive Session: 1. Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief). Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
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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