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September 20, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Theresa A. Morse, Veronica Kell, Chaz Sexton-Diranian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the minutes for the two dates mentioned
Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to accept the minutes for the two dates mentioned. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to accept the minutes for the two dates mentioned. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the one-day special license application for Tavern Thirteen LLC for 10/29/2022 between the hours of 1|OAM and 2PM with special conditions as read
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve the one-day special license application for Tavern Thirteen LLC for 10/29/2022 between the hours of 1|OAM and 2PM with special conditions as read. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve the one-day special license application for Tavern Thirteen LLC for 10/29/2022 between the hours of 1|OAM and 2PM with special conditions as read. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
4.1 ZBA Mandatory Referral -
Grant a Common Victualler's License for 119 Nutrition Inc DBA Main Street Nutrition
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to grant a Common Victualler's License for 119 Nutrition Inc DBA Main Street Nutrition. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to grant a Common Victualler's License for 119 Nutrition Inc DBA Main Street Nutrition. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Josef Tocci as an On-Call Firefighter subject to successfully passing physical and background check
Motion was made by Theresa Morse seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Josef Tocci as an On-Call Firefighter subject to successfully passing physical and background check. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Josef Tocci as an On-Call Firefighter subject to successfully passing physical and background check. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Darlene Hetherman to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee from today through end of April 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Darlene Hetherman to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee from today through end of April 2025. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Darlene Hetherman to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee from today through end of April 2025. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Eduardo Lopez to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee from today through end of April 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Eduardo Lopez to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee from today through end of April 2025. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Eduardo Lopez to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee from today through end of April 2025. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Request the School Committee Representative to include the Town in the posting for meeting dates and agendas on the Town of Townsend webpage
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to request the School Committee Representative to include the Town in the posting for meeting dates and agendas on the Town of Townsend webpage. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to request the School Committee Representative to include the Town in the posting for meeting dates and agendas on the Town of Townsend webpage. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Accept the Constable Application Process and Role Policy as read
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to accept the Constable Application Process and Role Policy as read. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to accept the Constable Application Process and Role Policy as read. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Permit habitat maintenance on the Squannacook meadows property
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to permit habitat maintenance on the Squannacook meadows property. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to permit habitat maintenance on the Squannacook meadows property. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.7 Preliminary
For Emily Fine as the permit holder to be the representative for the Town for the maintenance of this property
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian for Emily Fine as the permit holder to be the representative for the Town for the maintenance of this property. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian for Emily Fine as the permit holder to be the representative for the Town for the maintenance of this property. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the Senior Center Van for the Squannacook Rail Trail opening on 09/24/22
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the Senior Center Van for the Squannacook Rail Trail opening on 09/24/22. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the Senior Center Van for the Squannacook Rail Trail opening on 09/24/22. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.2.2 Elected Boards
Add a $10 fee for the online permitting of the Building Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to add a $10 fee for the online permitting of the Building Department. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to add a $10 fee for the online permitting of the Building Department. 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 was 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 was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL ¢.30(a), s.2 1(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief) and to adjourn from Executive...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL ¢.30(a), s.2 1(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief) and to adjourn from Executive Session at 8.43PM. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL ¢.30(a), s.2 1(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief) and to adjourn from Executive Session at 8.43PM. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: 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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