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July 25, 2023
13 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list records Theresa A. Morse as not present at the start; Theresa A. Morse is named in later roll calls and is shown only in the votes after joining.
Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Theresa A. Morse arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
3.2 Appoint Kenneth Winchester as Truck Driver/Laborer to the Highway Department effective July
Approve the meeting minutes for 06/08/2023
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the meeting minutes for 06/08/2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
Theresa A. Morse had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the meeting minutes for 06/08/2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the meeting minutes for 06/20/2023
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the meeting minutes for 06/20/2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
Theresa A. Morse had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the meeting minutes for 06/20/2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Courtney Borelli for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024 to the Townsend Housing Authority, and to appoint John Moran for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024 to the...
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Courtney Borelli for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024 to the Townsend Housing Authority, and to appoint John Moran for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024 to the Townsend Housing Authority. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
Theresa A. Morse had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Courtney Borelli for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024 to the Townsend Housing Authority, and to appoint John Moran for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024 to the Townsend Housing Authority. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint John Page to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term to expire June 30, 2028
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint John Page to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term to expire June 30, 2028. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
Theresa A. Morse had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint John Page to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term to expire June 30, 2028. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Kenneth Winchester as Truck Driver/Laborer to the Highway Department effective July 25, 2023
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Kenneth Winchester as Truck Driver/Laborer to the Highway Department effective July 25, 2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Kenneth Winchester as Truck Driver/Laborer to the Highway Department effective July 25, 2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.3 Discuss
Appoint Danielle Mountain as Administrative Assistant Highway Department effective July 25, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Danielle Mountain as Administrative Assistant Highway Department effective July 25, 2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Danielle Mountain as Administrative Assistant Highway Department effective July 25, 2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Colin Rose to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Colin Rose to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Colin Rose to the Recycling Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Proceed to authorize the loan in the amount specified $20,492.500
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to proceed to authorize the loan in the amount specified $20,492.500. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankThe roll call lists Joseph Z. Shank and Chaz Sexton-Diranian but not Theresa A. Morse, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to proceed to authorize the loan in the amount specified $20,492.500. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.0 ARPA Projects:
Rectify a previous vote of $10,000.00 Gazebo project, the $15,000.00 PartTime Custodian project and the $40,000.00 for Municipal building evaluation project to come out of ARPA 15 rather than ARPA 18
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to rectify a previous vote of $10,000.00 Gazebo project, the $15,000.00 PartTime Custodian project and the $40,000.00 for Municipal building evaluation project to come out of ARPA 15 rather than ARPA 18. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to rectify a previous vote of $10,000.00 Gazebo project, the $15,000.00 PartTime Custodian project and the $40,000.00 for Municipal building evaluation project to come out of ARPA 15 rather than ARPA 18. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the temporary office accountant for the Water Department to assist through the plant construction
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the temporary office accountant for the Water Department to assist through the plant construction. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the temporary office accountant for the Water Department to assist through the plant construction. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Extend Ross Perrys contract for FY24 by 5K
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to extend Ross Perrys contract for FY24 by 5K. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to extend Ross Perrys contract for FY24 by 5K. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.3 Announcements/Communications Next meeting will be Tuesday, August
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed 5.5Review and sign payroll and bills with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankThe roll call lists Joseph Z. Shank and Chaz Sexton-Diranian but not Theresa A. Morse, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed 5.5Review and sign payroll and bills with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Enter at 7:18 p.m
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to enter at 7:18 p.m. Executive Session and to adjourn in Executive Session: 1. Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankThe roll call lists Joseph Z. Shank and Chaz Sexton-Diranian but not Theresa A. Morse, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to enter at 7:18 p.m. Executive Session and to adjourn in Executive Session: 1. Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Motion was passed with roll call vote Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Shank, 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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