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January 17, 2023
13 recorded votes, 0 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 08/30/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 08/30/2022. 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 08/30/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve meeting minutes for 09/07/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 09/07/2022. 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 09/07/2022. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve meeting minutes for 01/03/2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 01/03/2023. 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 01/03/2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Dylan Dennis as a full-time Town Police Officer
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Dylan Dennis as a full-time Town Police Officer. Police Chief Jay Sartell introduced Dylan Denis and Rafael Huertas as well as Peter Eldridge with a short summary of their bio and background. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Dylan Dennis as a full-time Town Police Officer. Police Chief Jay Sartell introduced Dylan Denis and Rafael Huertas as well as Peter Eldridge with a short summary of their bio and background. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Rafael Huertas as a full-time Town Police Officer
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Rafael Huertas as a full-time Town Police Officer. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Rafael Huertas as a full-time Town Police Officer. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint David Werlin Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for 2-year term until January 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint David Werlin Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for 2-year term until January 30, 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 David Werlin Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for 2-year term until January 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Cheryl Aldrich to Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery Committee
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and second by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Cheryl Aldrich to Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery Committee. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and second by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Cheryl Aldrich to Townsend Meeting Hall Gallery Committee. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.6 Review/vote on MOU with Supervisor's Union re: Stipend for Water Superintendent
For R. Eric Slagle to work with the Land use planning staff for submission of the DLTA grant with connection of Karen Chapman
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for R. Eric Slagle to work with the Land use planning staff for submission of the DLTA grant with connection of Karen Chapman. 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 work with the Land use planning staff for submission of the DLTA grant with connection of Karen Chapman. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Provide a letter to MA Dept of Fish and Game supporting the purchase of two land- locked parcels abutting Fish and Game properties in Townsend - Parcels 23- 24-0 and 23-38-0
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and Chaz Sexton-Diranian to provide a letter to MA Dept of Fish and Game supporting the purchase of two land- locked parcels abutting Fish and Game properties in Townsend - Parcels 23- 24-0 and 23-38-0. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and Chaz Sexton-Diranian to provide a letter to MA Dept of Fish and Game supporting the purchase of two land- locked parcels abutting Fish and Game properties in Townsend - Parcels 23- 24-0 and 23-38-0. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse)
Authorize the MOU with Supervisor's Union re: Stipend for Water Superintendent and authorized R. Eric Slagle to sign it out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to authorize the MOU with Supervisor's Union re: Stipend for Water Superintendent and authorized R. Eric Slagle to sign it out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to authorize the MOU with Supervisor's Union re: Stipend for Water Superintendent and authorized R. Eric Slagle to sign it out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
5.2.2 Elected Boards
Approve the MOU with Water/Highway Union re: Tiered wage structure for Water Operators
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the MOU with Water/Highway Union re: Tiered wage structure for Water Operators. Discussion: Chaz Sexton-Diranian didn't recall a vote by the Water Commissioners, David Vigeant clarified that it was voted on in September. Motion was amended to include that R. Eric Slagle is to check with the Water Commissioners that they approved this. Motion was passed with all in favor including the amendment.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the MOU with Water/Highway Union re: Tiered wage structure for Water Operators. Discussion: Chaz Sexton-Diranian didn't recall a vote by the Water Commissioners, David Vigeant clarified that it was voted on in September. Motion was amended to include that R. Eric Slagle is to check with the Water Commissioners that they approved this. Motion was passed with all in favor including the amendment..” (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 Executive Session at 8:25 p.m and to adjourn from Executive Session: 1
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to enter Executive Session at 8:25 p.m and to adjourn from Executive Session: 1. Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares regarding Clark v. Robert DeMoura Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to enter Executive Session at 8:25 p.m and to adjourn from Executive Session: 1. Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30(a), s. 21(a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares regarding Clark v. Robert DeMoura Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: 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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