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May 2, 2023
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve meeting minutes for 03/28/2023
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 03/28/2023. The motion was passed with all in favor unanimously. Joseph Shank abstained.
Yes: Morse, Sexton-DiranianAbstained: Shank
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve meeting minutes for 03/28/2023. The motion was passed with all in favor unanimously. Joseph Shank abstained..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Sheldon Chapman as Representative of Townsend to the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee for a three-year term to end March 31, 2026
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joseph Shank to re-appoint Sheldon Chapman as Representative of Townsend to the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee for a three-year term to end March 31, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joseph Shank to re-appoint Sheldon Chapman as Representative of Townsend to the Nashoba Valley Technical School Committee for a three-year term to end March 31, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor.” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
4.4 Finalize any issues with ATM Article
Adjourn
Motion was made by Joe Shank and seconded by Theresa Morse to adjourn at 6:44PM. Motion was passed with all in favor.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joe Shank and seconded by Theresa Morse to adjourn at 6:44PM. Motion was passed with all in favor..” (Motion: Shank, second: Morse)
Appoint Paul Naumann as Heavy Equipment Operator in the Highway Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Paul Naumann as Heavy Equipment Operator in the Highway Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Paul Naumann as Heavy Equipment Operator in the Highway Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Keep Chaz Sexton-Diranian as Chair
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse: I. For Chaz Sexton-Diranian to be Chair: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Shank yes.
Theresa Morse asked that the reorganization motion be split into three votes; the minutes record each vote by name.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Theresa Morse: I. For Chaz Sexton-Diranian to be Chair: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Shank yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Keep Joseph Shank as Vice Chair
2. For Joseph Shank to be Vice Chair: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse no, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Shank yes.
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: MorseSecond of the three reorganization votes (moved by Chaz Sexton-Diranian, seconded by Theresa Morse).
From the minutes
“2. For Joseph Shank to be Vice Chair: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse no, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Shank yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Keep Theresa Morse as Clerk
3. For Theresa Morse to be Clerk: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse no, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Shank yes.
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: MorseThird of the three reorganization votes (moved by Chaz Sexton-Diranian, seconded by Theresa Morse). A line just before it reads “Theresa Clerk no, Chaz yes, Joe yes”.
From the minutes
“3. For Theresa Morse to be Clerk: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse no, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Shank yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
5.2 Next meeting - Tuesday, May
Accept the Reallocation of 10K in ARPA funds for the Bandstand project from ARPA 18
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to accept the Reallocation of 10K in ARPA funds for the Bandstand project from ARPA 18. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to accept the Reallocation of 10K in ARPA funds for the Bandstand project from ARPA 18. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Reallocate $40k in ARPA funds to Town Building Maintenance/Repair Evaluation from ARPA 18 - Other ARPA Related Expenses
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to reallocate $40k in ARPA funds to Town Building Maintenance/Repair Evaluation from ARPA 18 - Other ARPA Related Expenses. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously, The Lead paint was incapsulated.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to reallocate $40k in ARPA funds to Town Building Maintenance/Repair Evaluation from ARPA 18 - Other ARPA Related Expenses. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously, The Lead paint was incapsulated..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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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