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August 1, 2023
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
1.5 Review/Approve the meeting minutes for
Approve the meeting minutes for 06/28/2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes for 06/28/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes for 06/28/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Tony Lopez as a member of the Planning Board for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024
Motion was made for the Board of Selectmen by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Tony Lopez as a member of the Planning Board for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024. No Discussion. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made for the Board of Selectmen by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Tony Lopez as a member of the Planning Board for a term until Annual Election April 22, 2024. No Discussion. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (second: Shank)
5.2.3 Public Safety
Approve the 19" annual of Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race on October 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the Town Common
Motion Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the 19" annual of Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race on October 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the Town Common. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the 19" annual of Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race on October 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the Town Common. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve a street closure of Brookline Street on October 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until | p.m to accommodate the 19" annual of Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve a street closure of Brookline Street on October 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until | p.m to accommodate the 19" annual of Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve a street closure of Brookline Street on October 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until | p.m to accommodate the 19" annual of Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.4 Next meeting - August
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (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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