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October 3, 2023
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve meeting minutes of 08/01/2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve meeting minutes of 08/01/2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve meeting minutes of 08/01/2023. Motion was passed with roll call vote Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank 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 roll call vote Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank 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 roll call vote Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Enter Executive Session at 7:05 p.m and to adjourn from Executive Session: e = Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to collective Bargaining or...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to enter Executive Session at 7:05 p.m and to adjourn from Executive Session: e = 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. e Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Water Superintendent). Motion was passed with roll call vote Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to enter Executive Session at 7:05 p.m and to adjourn from Executive Session: e = 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. e Executive Session pursuant to GL c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2), to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Water Superintendent). Motion was passed with roll call vote Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank 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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