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April 18, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Veronica Kell
Absent: Theresa A. Morse
Every vote, in order
4.6 Discuss Permitting for Building Department - Laptop and Email Deletions:
Approve meeting minutes for 04/04/2023
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 04/04/2023. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 04/04/2023. Motion passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.1 Discuss/Vote on Volunteer Response Form for Conservation Commission
Close the Public Hearing at 7:21PM
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to close the Public Hearing at 7:21PM. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell in favor and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to close the Public Hearing at 7:21PM. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell in favor and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
The BOS put forward Cooperage Way and Harbor Trace as a Public Way with the understanding that all the waivers can be confirmed prior to the Town Meeting
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian that the BOS put forward Cooperage Way and Harbor Trace as a Public Way with the understanding that all the waivers can be confirmed prior to the Town Meeting. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian that the BOS put forward Cooperage Way and Harbor Trace as a Public Way with the understanding that all the waivers can be confirmed prior to the Town Meeting. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Jason Borneman as On-Call Firefighter
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Jason Borneman as On-Call Firefighter . Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Jason Borneman as On-Call Firefighter . Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Dave Funaiole as full member of the ZBA for a term to expire June 30, 2024
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Appoint Dave Funaiole as full member of the ZBA for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to Appoint Dave Funaiole as full member of the ZBA for a term to expire June 30, 2024. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Rebecca Morse as Community Services Coordinator with a start date of Monday, April 24, 2023
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Rebecca Morse as Community Services Coordinator with a start date of Monday, April 24, 2023. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Rebecca Morse as Community Services Coordinator with a start date of Monday, April 24, 2023. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton- Diranian in favor.” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the estimate from MART and move forward with the process
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the estimate from MART and move forward with the process. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the estimate from MART and move forward with the process. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.5 Review of Town Administrator
Not exercise the right of first refusal for parcel 17-2-0
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to not exercise the right of first refusal for parcel 17-2-0. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to not exercise the right of first refusal for parcel 17-2-0. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the sale of bonds in the amount of $2,140,000 to SWBC Investment Services, LLC
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the sale of bonds in the amount of $2,140,000 to SWBC Investment Services, LLC . Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the sale of bonds in the amount of $2,140,000 to SWBC Investment Services, LLC . Motion was passed with Veronica Kell and Chaz Sexton-Diranian in favor..” (Motion: Kell, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.4 Next meeting -
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Kell, 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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