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May 16, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4.4.1 Volunteer Response Form for Appointment of James Deroian to the Conservation Commission Deletions: None
Approve the meeting minutes of 04/11/2023 meeting
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Joseph Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 04/11/2023 meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Joseph Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 04/11/2023 meeting. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
1.5 Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Joseph Shank to approve the meeting minutes of
Appoint Michael Virostko as associate Planning Board member by majority vote of the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen to fill a vacancy with an extended term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Motion was made by Laurie Shifrin and seconded by Robert Therrien to appoint Michael Virostko as associate Planning Board member by majority vote of the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen to fill a vacancy with an extended term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Board of Selectmen: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Joe Shank yes and Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes. Planning Board: Motion was passed via Roll Call Vote with Robert Therrien yes, Carol Hoffses yes, Laura Shifrin yes.
Joint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Laurie Shifrin); the Select Board members are shown as the roll call lists them.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laurie Shifrin and seconded by Robert Therrien to appoint Michael Virostko as associate Planning Board member by majority vote of the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen to fill a vacancy with an extended term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Board of Selectmen: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Joe Shank yes and Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes. Planning Board: Motion was passed via Roll Call Vote with Robert Therrien yes, Carol Hoffses yes, Laura Shifrin yes..”
Appoint Michael Virostko as associate Planning Board member on this date through June 30, 2023
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Michael Virostko as associate Planning Board member on this date through June 30, 2023 and seconded by Theresa Morse. Board of Selectmen: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Joe Shank yes and Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes. Planning Board: Motion was passed via Roll Call Vote with Robert Therrien yes, Carol Hoftses yes, Laura Shifrin yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Michael Virostko as associate Planning Board member on this date through June 30, 2023 and seconded by Theresa Morse. Board of Selectmen: Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Joe Shank yes and Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes. Planning Board: Motion was passed via Roll Call Vote with Robert Therrien yes, Carol Hoftses yes, Laura Shifrin yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Morse)
Approve meeting minutes of ... .Motion was passed with all in favor
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to approve meeting minutes of ... .Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to approve meeting minutes of ... .Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
4.3 Set Selectboard goals tor FY2024
Appoint Trevor Desjardins as an On Call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire/EMS Department
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Trevor Desjardins as an On Call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire/EMS 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 Trevor Desjardins as an On Call Firefighter to the Townsend Fire/EMS Department. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Alisa Struthers, Clare Kauppi and Ken Diranian as full members and Alice Struthers as alternate member of the Townsend Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Alisa Struthers, Clare Kauppi and Ken Diranian as full members and Alice Struthers as alternate member of the Townsend Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Alisa Struthers, Clare Kauppi and Ken Diranian as full members and Alice Struthers as alternate member of the Townsend Historic District Commission for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Jerri Bozicas as a full member of the Townsend Historic District Commission for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2026
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Jerri Bozicas as a full member of the Townsend Historic District Commission for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Jerri Bozicas as a full member of the Townsend Historic District Commission for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Lorraine Farmer to the Memorial Hall Gallery Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Lorraine Farmer to the Memorial Hall Gallery Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to appoint Lorraine Farmer to the Memorial Hall Gallery Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2025. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint James LeCuyer by to the Conservation Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint James LeCuyer by to the Conservation Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025. Motion was not passed with Joe Shank no, Chaz no, Theresa abstained.
No: Sexton-Diranian, ShankAbstained: MorseThe minutes record “Motion was not passed with Joe Shank no, Chaz no, Theresa abstained”; “Chaz” is Chaz Sexton-Diranian and “Theresa” is Theresa Morse.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint James LeCuyer by to the Conservation Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025. Motion was not passed with Joe Shank no, Chaz no, Theresa abstained..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve and accept as a gift- the deed from the Town Conservation Land Trust for four parcels of land as approved and authorized by Annual Town Meeting held on May 3, 2022 Warrant Article 21
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to approve and accept as a gift- the deed from the Town Conservation Land Trust for four parcels of land as approved and authorized by Annual Town Meeting held on May 3, 2022 Warrant Article 21. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joseph Shank to approve and accept as a gift- the deed from the Town Conservation Land Trust for four parcels of land as approved and authorized by Annual Town Meeting held on May 3, 2022 Warrant Article 21. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Accept the insurance proposal from Bruce Haman
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the insurance proposal from Bruce Haman. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joe Shank to accept the insurance proposal from Bruce Haman. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the Fire Union consolidated contract
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the Fire Union consolidated contract. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joe Shank to approve the Fire Union consolidated contract. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Authorize Eric Slagle to sign the Marcum contract dated 4.4.2023 for FY24
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joe Shank that the Board authorize Eric Slagle to sign the Marcum contract dated 4.4.2023 for FY24. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Joe Shank that the Board authorize Eric Slagle to sign the Marcum contract dated 4.4.2023 for FY24. Motion was passed with all in favor unanimously..” (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 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 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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