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January 3, 2023
17 recorded votes, 3 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
Approve meeting minutes for 07/19/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve meeting minutes for 07/19/2022. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianThe roll call lists Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian but not Theresa A. Morse, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve meeting minutes for 07/19/2022. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve meeting minutes for 08/02/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve meeting minutes for 08/02/2022. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor.
Yes: Kell, Sexton-DiranianThe roll call lists Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell but not Theresa A. Morse, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve meeting minutes for 08/02/2022. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Veronica Kell in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Approve meeting minutes for 12/06/2022
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve meeting minutes for 12/06/2022. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve meeting minutes for 12/06/2022. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
4.2 Mandatory Referral from Planning Board tor
Appoint Greg Galeota as Full-time Firefighter
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Greg Galeota as Full-time Firefighter. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Greg Galeota as Full-time Firefighter. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Hannah Rigney as Full-time Firefighter
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Hannah Rigney as Full-time Firefighter. Motion passed with all in tavor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Hannah Rigney as Full-time Firefighter. Motion passed with all in tavor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Michael DeRoche as On-Call Firefighter
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Michael DeRoche as On-Call Firefighter. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Michael DeRoche as On-Call Firefighter. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Wanda Goodwin as On-Call Firefighter
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Wanda Goodwin as On-Call Firefighter. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Wanda Goodwin as On-Call Firefighter. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Jessica Worthley as Accounts Manager /Water Technician in Water Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Jessica Worthley as Accounts Manager /Water Technician in Water Department. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Jessica Worthley as Accounts Manager /Water Technician in Water Department. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Dave Chenelle to Audit Committee for a term to expire 12/2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Dave Chenelle to Audit Committee for a term to expire 12/2023. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Dave Chenelle to Audit Committee for a term to expire 12/2023. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint/nominate Veronica Kell to the Capital Planning Committee
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint/nominate Veronica Kell to the Capital Planning Committee. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to appoint/nominate Veronica Kell to the Capital Planning Committee. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Execute the contract with the OPM after the RFQ process is complete
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to execute the contract with the OPM after the RFQ process is complete. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to execute the contract with the OPM after the RFQ process is complete. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Appoint Dave Vigeant as the temporary OPM for WTP until a permanent OPM is under contract and continuing as project manager subject to Union approval
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Dave Vigeant as the temporary OPM for WTP until a permanent OPM is under contract and continuing as project manager subject to Union approval. Motion passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Dave Vigeant as the temporary OPM for WTP until a permanent OPM is under contract and continuing as project manager subject to Union approval. Motion passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Dave as temporary OPM Operation Project Manager of the Water Treatment Plant until a permanent OPM is found
Motion was made by Theresa and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Dave as temporary OPM Operation Project Manager of the Water Treatment Plant until a permanent OPM is found. Motion was passed with all in favor.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa and seconded by Veronica Kell to appoint Dave as temporary OPM Operation Project Manager of the Water Treatment Plant until a permanent OPM is found. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (second: Kell)
Open a warrant for STM on January 24, 2023 at 6:55PM that has two articles: 1
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to open a warrant for STM on January 24, 2023 at 6:55PM that has two articles: 1. Article 1: $300,000 borrowing of NMRSD for ASHBY elementary school feasibility study and including a proposition 2 % override. 2. Article 2: Disposal of 97 Main Street. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to open a warrant for STM on January 24, 2023 at 6:55PM that has two articles: 1. Article 1: $300,000 borrowing of NMRSD for ASHBY elementary school feasibility study and including a proposition 2 % override. 2. Article 2: Disposal of 97 Main Street. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.0 ARPA Projects
Close the warrant with the 2 articles
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to close the warrant with the 2 articles. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to close the warrant with the 2 articles. 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 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 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 9:39 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 9:39 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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