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September 19, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 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
1.6 Review/Approve Minutes
Approve meeting minutes for 07/11/2023 and 07/25/2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve meeting minutes for 07/11/2023 and 07/25/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve meeting minutes for 07/11/2023 and 07/25/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint David Zannini as truck driver/laborer to the Highway Department effective 09/19/2023 with start date 09/25/2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint David Zannini as truck driver/laborer to the Highway Department effective 09/19/2023 with start date 09/25/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint David Zannini as truck driver/laborer to the Highway Department effective 09/19/2023 with start date 09/25/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Timothy Scaffardi as heavy equipment operator to the Highway Department effective 09/19/2023 with start date 09/25/2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Timothy Scaffardi as heavy equipment operator to the Highway Department effective 09/19/2023 with start date 09/25/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Timothy Scaffardi as heavy equipment operator to the Highway Department effective 09/19/2023 with start date 09/25/2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the proclamation for Lindsay Morand for the William E. May Endowment Fund Award
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the proclamation for Lindsay Morand for the William E. May Endowment Fund Award. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the proclamation for Lindsay Morand for the William E. May Endowment Fund Award. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the consolidated agreement between Town of Townsend Massachusetts and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Council 93, Local 3470, Police Union...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the consolidated agreement between Town of Townsend Massachusetts and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Council 93, Local 3470, Police Union (7/1/23-6/30/25). Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the consolidated agreement between Town of Townsend Massachusetts and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME Council 93, Local 3470, Police Union (7/1/23-6/30/25). Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.4 Next meeting - October
Approve the sale of 44 Fitchburg Rd. a/k/a 1-5 Fitchburg Rd., 106 Haynes Rd
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the sale of 44 Fitchburg Rd. a/k/a 1-5 Fitchburg Rd., 106 Haynes Rd. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the sale of 44 Fitchburg Rd. a/k/a 1-5 Fitchburg Rd., 106 Haynes Rd. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Remove the library solar canopies 25 year lease from the Special Town Meeting warrant and move forward with the Police Department solar canopies 25 year lease
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to remove the library solar canopies 25 year lease from the Special Town Meeting warrant and move forward with the Police Department solar canopies 25 year lease. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to remove the library solar canopies 25 year lease from the Special Town Meeting warrant and move forward with the Police Department solar canopies 25 year lease. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the Conservation Commission Fee Schedule to be effective September 13, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Conservation Commission Fee Schedule to be effective September 13, 2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the Conservation Commission Fee Schedule to be effective September 13, 2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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 and 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 and 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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