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October 4, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4.3 Town Signage Bylaw None
Approve meeting minutes for 05/23/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 05/23/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 05/23/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve meeting minutes for 05/31/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 05/31/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 05/31/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Lois Rearick to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee for a term to expire April 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Lois Rearick to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee for a term to expire April 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 Lois Rearick to the West Townsend Reading Room Committee for a term to expire April 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.3 Town Signage Bylaw report (new bylaw)
Appoint Trevor Jones per diem Firefighter/Medic contingent on a pre-employment physical and CORI check
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Trevor Jones per diem Firefighter/Medic contingent on a pre-employment physical and CORI check. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Trevor Jones per diem Firefighter/Medic contingent on a pre-employment physical and CORI check. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Mark Vitale per diem firefighter/Medic contingent on a pre-employment physical and CORI check
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Mark Vitale per diem firefighter/Medic contingent on a pre-employment physical and CORI check. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Mark Vitale per diem firefighter/Medic contingent on a pre-employment physical and CORI check. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Alana Rizzuti as Counselor for Reckids for the Recreation Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Alana Rizzuti as Counselor for Reckids for the Recreation 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 Alana Rizzuti as Counselor for Reckids for the Recreation Department. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Have R. Eric Slagle sign the Community Compact Grant for IT
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to have R. Eric Slagle sign the Community Compact Grant for IT. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to have R. Eric Slagle sign the Community Compact Grant for IT. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Sign the lease agreement for Squannacook Meadows out of session
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to sign the lease agreement for Squannacook Meadows out of session. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to sign the lease agreement for Squannacook Meadows out of session. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Designate Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle as the signatory for the TCAM MOU
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to designate Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle as the signatory for the TCAM MOU. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to designate Town Administrator R. Eric Slagle as the signatory for the TCAM MOU. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
5.5 Review of Fall meeting dates >
Add a $150.00 application fee to the Constable Policy covering the three-year term
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and Chaz Sexton-Diranian to add a $150.00 application fee to the Constable Policy covering the three-year term. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and Chaz Sexton-Diranian to add a $150.00 application fee to the Constable Policy covering the three-year term. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse)
Set Townsends Official Trick or Treating time for October 31st from 6PM-8PM
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to set Townsends Official Trick or Treating time for October 31st from 6PM-8PM. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to set Townsends Official Trick or Treating time for October 31st from 6PM-8PM. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Review and sign bills payable and payroll warrants out of session
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign bills payable and payroll warrants out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign bills payable and payroll warrants out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: 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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