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October 18, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Theresa A. Morse, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve meeting minutes for 04/13/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 04/13/2022. Motion was made with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 04/13/2022. Motion was made with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.3 Discussion of Budget Message to Department Heads
Appoint John Corwin as Council on Aging parttime van driver
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint John Corwin as Council on Aging parttime van driver. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint John Corwin as Council on Aging parttime van driver. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Dan Costa as an on-call firefighter
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Dan Costa as an on-call firefighter. Motion was passed all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Dan Costa as an on-call firefighter. Motion was passed all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.9 Mandatory Referral from ZBA for
Approve/sign out of session all 2023 renewals for Class I, II, IL] licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve/sign out of session all 2023 renewals for Class I, II, IL] licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve/sign out of session all 2023 renewals for Class I, II, IL] licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve/sign out of session all 2023 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve/sign out of session all 2023 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve/sign out of session all 2023 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Diranian everything stays as is
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian everything stays as is. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian everything stays as is. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
For R. Eric Slagle to apply for the Community Compact Best Practice Grant application for digitizing municipal and police records
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian for R. Eric Slagle to apply for the Community Compact Best Practice Grant application for digitizing municipal and police records. Motion was 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 apply for the Community Compact Best Practice Grant application for digitizing municipal and police records. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Sign the Warrant for November 8 election
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to sign the Warrant for November 8 election. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to sign the Warrant for November 8 election. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Allow the consideration of the surplus property - Library. 6 Windsor Chairs and 2 other wooden chairs, acquired in 2009 and 20 dollars each value
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to allow the consideration of the surplus property - Library. 6 Windsor Chairs and 2 other wooden chairs, acquired in 2009 and 20 dollars each value. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to allow the consideration of the surplus property - Library. 6 Windsor Chairs and 2 other wooden chairs, acquired in 2009 and 20 dollars each value. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.0 ARPA Projects:
Grant the Lions Club the license to sell Christmas trees at the Town Common from November 25, 2022 to December 24, 2024
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to grant the Lions Club the license to sell Christmas trees at the Town Common from November 25, 2022 to December 24, 2024. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to grant the Lions Club the license to sell Christmas trees at the Town Common from November 25, 2022 to December 24, 2024. Motion was 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)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to adjourn at 8:01 p.m. Motion was 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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