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February 20, 2024
11 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 the meeting minutes for 02/06/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes for 02/06/2024. Short Discussion as to change in minutes. An amended motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to include the change of 2.3 strike bond for Facilities and replace with bond for new Plower/Sander/Dumptruck combination. 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 meeting minutes for 02/06/2024. Short Discussion as to change in minutes. An amended motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to include the change of 2.3 strike bond for Facilities and replace with bond for new Plower/Sander/Dumptruck combination. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Extend the volunteers of the Bylaw Review Committee by 2 years
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Motse to extend the volunteers of the Bylaw Review Committee by 2 years. 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. Motse to extend the volunteers of the Bylaw Review Committee by 2 years. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Morse)
4.3 Mandatory Referral Notice ZBA
Accept the recommendations of the Bylaw Review Committee to be put on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept the recommendations of the Bylaw Review Committee to be put on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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 accept the recommendations of the Bylaw Review Committee to be put on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint George Bumann as per diem van driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective 02/20/2024 with start date 03/20/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint George Bumann as per diem van driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective 02/20/2024 with start date 03/20/2024. 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 George Bumann as per diem van driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective 02/20/2024 with start date 03/20/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Lori Alaimo as Transportation/ Administrator/Lead Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective 02/20/2024 with start date 03/04/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Lori Alaimo as Transportation/ Administrator/Lead Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective 02/20/2024 with start date 03/04/2024. 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 Lori Alaimo as Transportation/ Administrator/Lead Van Driver for the Townsend Senior Center effective 02/20/2024 with start date 03/04/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the policy for use of Memorial Hall auditorium
Motion was made by Theresa A Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the policy for use of Memorial Hall auditorium. 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 policy for use of Memorial Hall auditorium. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Accept the revisions and approve the Meeting Decorum Policy
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept the revisions and approve the Meeting Decorum Policy. 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 accept the revisions and approve the Meeting Decorum Policy. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Move forward to try to engage the vendor in a contract
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to move forward to try to engage the vendor in a contract. 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 move forward to try to engage the vendor in a contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Make the following position Special Municipal Employees: Conservation Commission members, Zoning Board Members, On-Call Firefighter, On-Call EMT, On-Call Paramedic, Per Diem Firefighter, Per Diem...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to make the following position Special Municipal Employees: Conservation Commission members, Zoning Board Members, On-Call Firefighter, On-Call EMT, On-Call Paramedic, Per Diem Firefighter, Per Diem EMT, Per Diem Paramedic, Webmaster, Building Commissioner, Board of Health members, Board of Water Commissioners. 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 make the following position Special Municipal Employees: Conservation Commission members, Zoning Board Members, On-Call Firefighter, On-Call EMT, On-Call Paramedic, Per Diem Firefighter, Per Diem EMT, Per Diem Paramedic, Webmaster, Building Commissioner, Board of Health members, Board of Water Commissioners. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.0 ARPA Projects
The maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $1,332,465 borrowing authorized by vote of the Town passed May 2, 2023 (article 11) is...
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $1,332,465 borrowing authorized by vote of the Town passed May 2, 2023 (article 11) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44 section 7(1) to be as follows: Ambulance 1 10 years Engine 3 20 years F350 Pickup Truck w/Plow 10 years Culvert Inspection Camera 10 years 10ft Wing Plow 10 years Crew Cab Fullsize Pickup Truck10 years Flammable Storage Cabinets _10 years 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 that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $1,332,465 borrowing authorized by vote of the Town passed May 2, 2023 (article 11) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44 section 7(1) to be as follows: Ambulance 1 10 years Engine 3 20 years F350 Pickup Truck w/Plow 10 years Culvert Inspection Camera 10 years 10ft Wing Plow 10 years Crew Cab Fullsize Pickup Truck10 years Flammable Storage Cabinets _10 years Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
5.3 Announcement Al stone Celebration of Life on March
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 Chaz Sexton-Diranian, 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 roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian, 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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