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June 4, 2024
14 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Todd Arsenault to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to appoint Todd Arsenault to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Motion was not passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: MorseJoint vote of the Select Board and the Board of Health to fill a Board of Health vacancy. The Select Board voted 2-1 in favor, but the two Board of Health members (Jim Le’Cuyer and Christian Roman-Ramirez) voted no, so the motion failed 2-3.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to appoint Todd Arsenault to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Motion was not passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no.” (Motion: Shank, second: Morse)
Appoint Charles Serene to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025
Motion was made by Christian Roman-Ramirez and seconded by Theresa A. Motse to appoint Charles Serene to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no
Yes: MorseNo: Sexton-Diranian, ShankJoint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Christian Roman-Ramirez); the Select Board members are shown as the roll call lists them. Joint vote of the Select Board and the Board of Health to fill a Board of Health vacancy. The Select Board voted 1-2, but the two Board of Health members (Jim Le’Cuyer and Christian Roman-Ramirez) voted yes, so the motion passed 3-2.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Christian Roman-Ramirez and seconded by Theresa A. Motse to appoint Charles Serene to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no.”
Appoint Jarimiah Ford as part-time intermittent season laborer to the Cemetery and Parks Department with a start/effective date of 06/17/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Jarimiah Ford as part-time intermittent season laborer to the Cemetery and Parks Department with a start/effective date of 06/17/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranain 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 Jarimiah Ford as part-time intermittent season laborer to the Cemetery and Parks Department with a start/effective date of 06/17/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranain yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Accept the meeting dates from July- December 2024 as proposed
Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept the meeting dates from July- December 2024 as proposed. 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
“Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept the meeting dates from July- December 2024 as proposed. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (second: Shank)
Approve the MPC Pest Control Contract 24/25
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the MPC Pest Control Contract 24/25. 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 MPC Pest Control Contract 24/25. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Refund the Constable fee paid in the amount of $150.00 by Francis Dold
Motion was made by 'Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to refund the Constable fee paid in the amount of $150.00 by Francis Dold. Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no.
Yes: MorseNo: Sexton-Diranian, ShankThe roll call records more no votes than yes votes, so the motion is shown as failed. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by 'Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to refund the Constable fee paid in the amount of $150.00 by Francis Dold. Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no..” (second: Sexton-Diranian)
Transfer $75,000.00 from Highway Wages line Item ending in 5110 for 60K and from Unemployment line item ending in 5750 for 15K
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to transfer $75,000.00 from Highway Wages line Item ending in 5110 for 60K and from Unemployment line item ending in 5750 for 15K. 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 transfer $75,000.00 from Highway Wages line Item ending in 5110 for 60K and from Unemployment line item ending in 5750 for 15K. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Transfer $2,000.00 from Veteran Benefits line item ending in 5300 to General Insurance line item ending in 5740
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to transfer $2,000.00 from Veteran Benefits line item ending in 5300 to General Insurance line item ending in 5740. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no.
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: Morse
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to transfer $2,000.00 from Veteran Benefits line item ending in 5300 to General Insurance line item ending in 5740. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Transfer $58.00 from Veteran Benefits line item ending in 5300 to MRPC Dues line item ending in 5730
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to transfer $58.00 from Veteran Benefits line item ending in 5300 to MRPC Dues line item ending in 5730. 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 transfer $58.00 from Veteran Benefits line item ending in 5300 to MRPC Dues line item ending in 5730. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
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Transfer $1,040.00 from landfill line item ending in 5300 to Nashoba Board of Health line item ending in 5300
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to transfer $1,040.00 from landfill line item ending in 5300 to Nashoba Board of Health line item ending in 5300. 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 transfer $1,040.00 from landfill line item ending in 5300 to Nashoba Board of Health line item ending in 5300. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve the Consolidated Water/Highway Union Contract
Provisions were voted on in the MOU. Every MOU since 2016 incorporated into one consolidated contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
The minutes record this roll call under agenda item 4.10 (“Vote to approve Consolidated Water/ Highway Union Contract”) without the wording of the motion or who made it.
From the minutes
“Provisions were voted on in the MOU. Every MOU since 2016 incorporated into one consolidated contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..”
Approve the writing of the letter of support and for the Chairman to work with the grant writer on submission of the underutilized properties grant by the deadline
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the writing of the letter of support and for the Chairman to work with the grant writer on submission of the underutilized properties grant by the deadline. 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 writing of the letter of support and for the Chairman to work with the grant writer on submission of the underutilized properties grant by the deadline. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Allow the Chairman to write a letter of support
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to allow the Chairman to write a letter of support. 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 allow the Chairman to write a letter of support. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, 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, 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, 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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