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September 26, 2023
7 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
Approve the RFP response for the Townsend Fire-EMS Relief Association for the Old Central Fire Station
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the RFP response for the Townsend Fire-EMS Relief Association for the Old Central Fire Station. Short discussion about the request of the Fire EMS Relief Association to sign a 50-year lease with possible extension after a future Town Meeting vote. 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 the RFP response for the Townsend Fire-EMS Relief Association for the Old Central Fire Station. Short discussion about the request of the Fire EMS Relief Association to sign a 50-year lease with possible extension after a future Town Meeting vote. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the RFP from the Townsend Fire EMS Relief Association for the Old Harbor Fire Station
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the RFP from the Townsend Fire EMS Relief Association for the Old Harbor Fire Station. 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 the RFP from the Townsend Fire EMS Relief Association for the Old Harbor Fire Station. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the ARPA project request form from the Townsend Fire-EMS Department
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the ARPA project request form from the Townsend Fire-EMS Department. 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 the ARPA project request form from the Townsend Fire-EMS Department. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Request that the officers as listed in this document be re-appointed as Specials in the Town of Townsend effective July 1st, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to request that the officers as listed in this document be re-appointed as Specials in the Town of Townsend effective July 1st, 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 request that the officers as listed in this document be re-appointed as Specials in the Town of Townsend effective July 1st, 2023. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Authorize the plan to allow for the purchase of the truck now and potentially put it on the capital plan
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to authorize the plan to allow for the purchase of the truck now and potentially put it on the capital plan. 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 authorize the plan to allow for the purchase of the truck now and potentially put it on the capital plan. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
3.3 Review and sign payroll and bills |
Payable warrants out of session. review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by TheresaA. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to payable warrants out of session. 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.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by TheresaA. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to payable warrants out of session. 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..” (second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 6:45 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 6:45 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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