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December 5, 2023
12 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
Close the Public Hearing at 6:13 p.m
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to close the Public Hearing at 6:13 p.m. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to close the Public Hearing at 6:13 p.m. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Accept the percentage of local tax levy to a shift factor of 1
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept the percentage of local tax levy to a shift factor of 1. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept the percentage of local tax levy to a shift factor of 1. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Dave Funaiole as Registrar effective December 5, 2023 with a start date of December 6, 2023
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Dave Funaiole as Registrar effective December 5, 2023 with a start date of December 6, 2023. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Dave Funaiole as Registrar effective December 5, 2023 with a start date of December 6, 2023. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Johnathan Moore to the position of On-Call Lieutenant/EMT Basic effective 12/05/2023 (Promotion)
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Johnathan Moore to the position of On-Call Lieutenant/EMT Basic effective 12/05/2023 (Promotion). Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Johnathan Moore to the position of On-Call Lieutenant/EMT Basic effective 12/05/2023 (Promotion). Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint David Stevens to the position of On-Call Captain effective 12/05/2023 (Promotion)
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint David Stevens to the position of On-Call Captain effective 12/05/2023 (Promotion). Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint David Stevens to the position of On-Call Captain effective 12/05/2023 (Promotion). Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Accept these dates for the setting of the 2024 Town Holiday schedule
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept these dates for the setting of the 2024 Town Holiday schedule. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept these dates for the setting of the 2024 Town Holiday schedule. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the job description for Assistant Chief of Department (Fire Department) subject to approval by labor counsel
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the job description for Assistant Chief of Department (Fire Department) subject to approval by labor counsel. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the job description for Assistant Chief of Department (Fire Department) subject to approval by labor counsel. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the amended DPU plan for Community Aggregation
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the amended DPU plan for Community Aggregation. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the amended DPU plan for Community Aggregation. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve surplus request subject to other departments review of the generators first
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve surplus request subject to other departments review of the generators first. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve surplus request subject to other departments review of the generators first. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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Appoint Dana Barnes as interim Building Commissioner
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Dana Barnes as interim Building Commissioner. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Dana Barnes as interim Building Commissioner. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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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 by roll call vote with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, 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 by roll call vote with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z.Shank yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Motion was passed by roll call vote with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, 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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