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February 7, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve meeting minutes for September 20, 2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for September 20, 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 September 20, 2022. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve meeting minutes for January 10, 2023 with checking the spelling on Tighe & Bonds spelling of last name
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for January 10, 2023 with checking the spelling on Tighe & Bonds spelling of last name. 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 January 10, 2023 with checking the spelling on Tighe & Bonds spelling of last name. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve meeting minutes for January 17, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for January 17, 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 January 17, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.1 Further discussion of
Amend the appointment for Cheryl Aldrich from the last Board of Selectmen meeting of 01/17/2023 to entail that Cheryl Aldrich will be part of the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee as a Senior Center...
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to amend the appointment for Cheryl Aldrich from the last Board of Selectmen meeting of 01/17/2023 to entail that Cheryl Aldrich will be part of the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee as a Senior Center Appointee effective until June 2024. Motion was made with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to amend the appointment for Cheryl Aldrich from the last Board of Selectmen meeting of 01/17/2023 to entail that Cheryl Aldrich will be part of the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee as a Senior Center Appointee effective until June 2024. Motion was made with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Appoint Rachel King to the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee as the at large position for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Rachel King to the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee as the at large position for a 2-year term to expire June 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 Rachel King to the Meeting Hall Gallery Committee as the at large position for a 2-year term to expire June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint 3 members to continue to serve on Patriot RECC - Police Chief, Fire Chief, and BOS appointee (Michael Grimley) through Dec 31, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint 3 members to continue to serve on Patriot RECC - Police Chief, Fire Chief, and BOS appointee (Michael Grimley) through Dec 31, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint 3 members to continue to serve on Patriot RECC - Police Chief, Fire Chief, and BOS appointee (Michael Grimley) through Dec 31, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Ann Valacer to the American Flag Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Ann Valacer to the American Flag Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Ann Valacer to the American Flag Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Natalie Call as Veteran Services Officer (VSO) effective February 7, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Natalie Call as Veteran Services Officer (VSO) effective February 7, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Natalie Call as Veteran Services Officer (VSO) effective February 7, 2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.4 Consider request to form a town committee to raise e
Explore for property 182 Warren Road with Habitat for Humanity and Fish & Wildlife for interest in the property
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to explore for property 182 Warren Road with Habitat for Humanity and Fish & Wildlife for interest in the property. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to explore for property 182 Warren Road with Habitat for Humanity and Fish & Wildlife for interest in the property. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Transfer Parcel 27-56-0 from Town Properties to the Cemetery and Parks Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to transfer Parcel 27-56-0 from Town Properties to the Cemetery and Parks Department. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to transfer Parcel 27-56-0 from Town Properties to the Cemetery and Parks Department. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Join MART for the purpose of having a bus line from Townsend into Fitchburg and additionally for the Board Chair to send a letter to MART with the Board's request to join
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to join MART for the purpose of having a bus line from Townsend into Fitchburg and additionally for the Board Chair to send a letter to MART with the Board's request to join. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to join MART for the purpose of having a bus line from Townsend into Fitchburg and additionally for the Board Chair to send a letter to MART with the Board's request to join. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.0 ARPA Projects
Establish a Kids Kountry Playground Committee, as a 3 member Committee with staggered dates of 1,2,3 year term and if necessary, proceed with any other requirements to formalize that establishment
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to establish a Kids Kountry Playground Committee, as a 3 member Committee with staggered dates of 1,2,3 year term and if necessary, proceed with any other requirements to formalize that establishment. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse to establish a Kids Kountry Playground Committee, as a 3 member Committee with staggered dates of 1,2,3 year term and if necessary, proceed with any other requirements to formalize that establishment. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell 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 Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Kell)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 9:13 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 9:13 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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