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March 7, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 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
1.6 Review/Approve the meeting minutes tor
Accept the meeting minutes for 11/01/2022
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the meeting minutes for 11/01/2022. Motion was passed
The two-column scan splits the outcome (“Motion was passed with all … in favor”); it is read as all members present voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the meeting minutes for 11/01/2022. Motion was passed.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
3.2 Appoint James Kirk Per Diem Firefighter EMT
Amend the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust document as read into the record
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to amend the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust document as read into the record. Motion was passed with all in favor by the Board of Selectmen. Motion was passed with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to amend the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust document as read into the record. Motion was passed with all in favor by the Board of Selectmen. Motion was passed with all in favor.” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Keith Baro as an On-Call EMT. It was noted that although the motion does not contain it the personnel policies and procedures will be followed for pre-employment purposes
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Keith Baro as an On-Call EMT. It was noted that although the motion does not contain it the personnel policies and procedures will be followed for pre-employment purposes. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Keith Baro as an On-Call EMT. It was noted that although the motion does not contain it the personnel policies and procedures will be followed for pre-employment purposes. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint James Kirk as Per Diem Firefighter/EMT
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint James Kirk as Per Diem Firefighter/EMT. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint James Kirk as Per Diem Firefighter/EMT. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Apply for the DLTA amended grant as written
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to apply for the DLTA amended grant as written. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to apply for the DLTA amended grant as written. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.5 Review of Town Budget
Open the Special Town Meeting warrant 03/07/2023 and close it 04/04/2023
Motion was made Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to open the Special Town Meeting warrant 03/07/2023 and close it 04/04/2023. Motion was passed with all in favor.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to open the Special Town Meeting warrant 03/07/2023 and close it 04/04/2023. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (second: Sexton-Diranian)
Accept the $10,000.00 the library requested for ARPA funding through the Wellness funds for Professional Development
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the $10,000.00 the library requested for ARPA funding through the Wellness funds for Professional Development. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the $10,000.00 the library requested for ARPA funding through the Wellness funds for Professional Development. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Post the position with the amended job description of the Community Services Coordinator
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to post the position with the amended job description of the Community Services Coordinator. Discussion: The question came up if the position should continue to get funded through ARPA and the conclusion was, that without the funding through ARPA the Town would not have the position. Emily McCaffrey proposed to not think about it as a Town position but more like a regional position. The purpose of the position is to help the community. R. Eric Slagle explained that in the prepared budget the positions funded by ARPA are being weaned off ARPA to be funded from the General Fund in the future. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to post the position with the amended job description of the Community Services Coordinator. Discussion: The question came up if the position should continue to get funded through ARPA and the conclusion was, that without the funding through ARPA the Town would not have the position. Emily McCaffrey proposed to not think about it as a Town position but more like a regional position. The purpose of the position is to help the community. R. Eric Slagle explained that in the prepared budget the positions funded by ARPA are being weaned off ARPA to be funded from the General Fund in the future. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
Motion was made: Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for Veronica Kell to move into the role of Vice-Chair and Chaz Sexton- Diranian into the role of Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“motion was made: Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian for Veronica Kell to move into the role of Vice-Chair and Chaz Sexton- Diranian into the role of Chair of the Board of Selectmen. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Kell, 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 Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian to adjourn at 9:45 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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