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November 29, 2022
6 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
Accept the bid from Shepco, Inc., in the amount of $754,333 for the Greenville Rd Bridge construction
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the bid from Shepco, Inc., in the amount of $754,333 for the Greenville Rd Bridge construction. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the bid from Shepco, Inc., in the amount of $754,333 for the Greenville Rd Bridge construction. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the use of the Council on Aging van for the Friends of the Library Christmas Fair shuttle on December 10
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the use of the Council on Aging van for the Friends of the Library Christmas Fair shuttle on December 10. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the use of the Council on Aging van for the Friends of the Library Christmas Fair shuttle on December 10. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Have Town Administrator Eric Slagle approach the Finance Committee to get emergency funds for the elevator repair that must be completed by the end of December
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Town Administrator Eric Slagle approach the Finance Committee to get emergency funds for the elevator repair that must be completed by the end of December. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to have Town Administrator Eric Slagle approach the Finance Committee to get emergency funds for the elevator repair that must be completed by the end of December. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Authorize 1|Page Next Meeting: Payroll and bills payable warrants: Announcement: Adjournment: the Town Administrator to enter into an energy agreement for 3 years if the rate is less than or equal...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Charles Sexton-Diranian to authorize 1|Page Next Meeting: Payroll and bills payable warrants: Announcement: Adjournment: the Town Administrator to enter into an energy agreement for 3 years if the rate is less than or equal to 0.16 (the Unitil G2 rate of 0.21) or if the rate is less than or equal to .21 for 1 year. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Charles Sexton-Diranian to authorize 1|Page Next Meeting: Payroll and bills payable warrants: Announcement: Adjournment: the Town Administrator to enter into an energy agreement for 3 years if the rate is less than or equal to 0.16 (the Unitil G2 rate of 0.21) or if the rate is less than or equal to .21 for 1 year. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (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 by roll call vote.
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 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 4:47 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 4:47 p.m. Motion passed with all in favor by roll call vote..” (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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