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September 7, 2022
7 recorded votes, 0 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
1.6 Minute Review
Nominate Theresa A. Morse as a Selectboard representative to the Capital Planning Committee
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to nominate Theresa A. Morse as a Selectboard representative to the Capital Planning Committee. Theresa accepted the nomination. Motion was made with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to nominate Theresa A. Morse as a Selectboard representative to the Capital Planning Committee. Theresa accepted the nomination. Motion was made with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Authorize Eric Slagle to apply for this grant to use the community compact grant for the budgeting software
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to authorize Eric Slagle to apply for this grant to use the community compact grant for the budgeting software. Motion 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 apply for this grant to use the community compact grant for the budgeting software. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Proclaim Tuesday September 20, 2022, Raymond Proctor Boyes Sr
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian in the honor of the 80" birthday to proclaim Tuesday September 20, 2022, Raymond Proctor Boyes Sr. Day. Proclamation was only for this year on this day. Veronica Kell read email request. Short Discussion as to when and why a proclamation is done and about how proclamations will be handled in the future. Board will sign the Proclamation and per email request will be presented by Kathy Spofford. Theresa Morse was asked to be present at the birthday but not to read the Proclamation. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian in the honor of the 80" birthday to proclaim Tuesday September 20, 2022, Raymond Proctor Boyes Sr. Day. Proclamation was only for this year on this day. Veronica Kell read email request. Short Discussion as to when and why a proclamation is done and about how proclamations will be handled in the future. Board will sign the Proclamation and per email request will be presented by Kathy Spofford. Theresa Morse was asked to be present at the birthday but not to read the Proclamation. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Increase the rate for the Townsend Snowplow Contractors by the average of 3% over last year's rates with a 2% average over last year's tates for those who are committing early
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to increase the rate for the Townsend Snowplow Contractors by the average of 3% over last year's rates with a 2% average over last year's tates for those who are committing early. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to increase the rate for the Townsend Snowplow Contractors by the average of 3% over last year's rates with a 2% average over last year's tates for those who are committing early. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
For R. Eric Slagle to sign the letter of support for Safe Street MRPC
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian for R. Eric Slagle to sign the letter of support for Safe Street MRPC. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian for R. Eric Slagle to sign the letter of support for Safe Street MRPC. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.5 Review and sign payroll |
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of out of session session
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- and bills payable warrants Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of out of session session. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- and bills payable warrants Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of out of session session. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 08:45 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 08:45 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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