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September 5, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Matthew Evans as a member of the Recreation Commission until Annual Election on 04/22/2024
Motion was made by Rachel Palmer and seconded by Elizabeth Sears to appoint Matthew Evans as a member of the Recreation Commission until Annual Election on 04/22/2024. Motion was passed with Rachel Palmer yes, Elizabeth Sears yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
Joint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Rachel Palmer); the Select Board members are shown as the roll call lists them.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Rachel Palmer and seconded by Elizabeth Sears to appoint Matthew Evans as a member of the Recreation Commission until Annual Election on 04/22/2024. Motion was passed with Rachel Palmer yes, Elizabeth Sears yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..”
3.5 Re-appoint Don Hayes to the Audit Committee effective
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn for the Audit Committee was made by Theresa A. Morse at 7:22 p.m and seconded by Don Hayes. Roll call vote Theresa A Morse yes, Don Hayes yes.
Yes: MorseThe roll call lists Theresa A. Morse but not Chaz Sexton-Diranian and Joseph Z. Shank, who are recorded at the meeting; they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn for the Audit Committee was made by Theresa A. Morse at 7:22 p.m and seconded by Don Hayes. Roll call vote Theresa A Morse yes, Don Hayes yes..” (Motion: Morse)
Appoint Michael Brown to the Bylaw Committee for a term to expire 06/30/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Michael Brown to the Bylaw Committee for a term to expire 06/30/2024. 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 appoint Michael Brown to the Bylaw Committee for a term to expire 06/30/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Elise Johnson as the Director of the Council on Aging effective 09/05/2023 with a start date 11/01/2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Elise Johnson as the Director of the Council on Aging effective 09/05/2023 with a start date 11/01/2023. 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 and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Elise Johnson as the Director of the Council on Aging effective 09/05/2023 with a start date 11/01/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Theresa Walsh as Temporary Office Accountant to the Water Department effective 09/05/2023 with start date 09/05/2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Theresa Walsh as Temporary Office Accountant to the Water Department effective 09/05/2023 with start date 09/05/2023. 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 and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Theresa Walsh as Temporary Office Accountant to the Water Department effective 09/05/2023 with start date 09/05/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Re- appoint Don Hayes to the Audit Committee effective 09/05/2023 for a term to expire 12/23
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to re- appoint Don Hayes to the Audit Committee effective 09/05/2023 for a term to expire 12/23. 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 re- appoint Don Hayes to the Audit Committee effective 09/05/2023 for a term to expire 12/23. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.0 ARPA Projects
Open and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with 8 articles as discussed subject to be reviewed by Town Counsel
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to open and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with 8 articles as discussed subject to be reviewed by Town Counsel. 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 open and close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with 8 articles as discussed subject to be reviewed by Town Counsel. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Go forward with the plans outline
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to go forward with the plans outline. 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 go forward with the plans outline. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Have the main office of the Facilities Department in the Highway Department
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A Morse to have the main office of the Facilities Department in the Highway Department. Discussion as to security and liability issues with office being in the garage and 3|Page 5.2 Reports from Board liaisons 5.2.1 General Government 5.2.2 Elected Boards 5.2.3 Public Safety 5.3 Announcements/Communications 5.4 Next meeting - Tuesday, September 19, 2023. 5.5 Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. VI: EXECUTIVE SESSION: VI. ADJOURNMENT: primary office needed to be at the Highway Department as interface with his assistant. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A Morse to have the main office of the Facilities Department in the Highway Department. Discussion as to security and liability issues with office being in the garage and 3|Page 5.2 Reports from Board liaisons 5.2.1 General Government 5.2.2 Elected Boards 5.2.3 Public Safety 5.3 Announcements/Communications 5.4 Next meeting - Tuesday, September 19, 2023. 5.5 Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. VI: EXECUTIVE SESSION: VI. ADJOURNMENT: primary office needed to be at the Highway Department as interface with his assistant. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Morse)
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 9:03 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 9:03 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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