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June 18, 2024
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank
Absent: Theresa A. Morse
Every vote, in order
4.8 Municipal Funds | Transfer 'Town Clerk Deletions: None
Approve the meeting minutes of 03/09/2024, 03/19/2024, 04/02/2024, 04/16/2024, 04/23/2024, 05/06/2024, 05/07/2024
Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 03/09/2024, 03/19/2024, 04/02/2024, 04/16/2024, 04/23/2024, 05/06/2024, 05/07/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Chaz Sexton-Diranian and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 03/09/2024, 03/19/2024, 04/02/2024, 04/16/2024, 04/23/2024, 05/06/2024, 05/07/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Sexton-Diranian, second: Shank)
Appoint Lance McNally as a member of the Planning Board with a term effective 06/18/2024 until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025
Motion was made by Andrew Shepherd and seconded by Carol Hoffses to appoint Lance McNally as a member of the Planning Board with a term effective 06/18/2024 until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Mouton was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, , Andrew Shepherd yes.
Joint vote of the Select Board and the Planning Board to fill a Planning Board vacancy; the motion was made by Planning Board members. The scanned roll call is partly cut off; a second reading of the page gives “Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Carol Hoffses yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Andrew Shepherd yes.” Theresa Morse was excused from the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Andrew Shepherd and seconded by Carol Hoffses to appoint Lance McNally as a member of the Planning Board with a term effective 06/18/2024 until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Mouton was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, , Andrew Shepherd yes..”
Adjourn
Motion was made by Andrew Shepherd aiid seconded by Carol Flottses to adjourn the joint meeting at 7:07PM. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Andrew Shepherd aiid seconded by Carol Flottses to adjourn the joint meeting at 7:07PM. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.”
Re-appoint Natalie Call, Gregory Smith, Veronica Kell, William J. Cadogan, Michael Brown to the Bylaw Review Committee with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2026
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Natalie Call, Gregory Smith, Veronica Kell, William J. Cadogan, Michael Brown to the Bylaw Review Committee with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Natalie Call, Gregory Smith, Veronica Kell, William J. Cadogan, Michael Brown to the Bylaw Review Committee with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Laura Doell to the Cultural Council with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Laura Doell to the Cultural Council with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Laura Doell to the Cultural Council with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint James Gates to the Conservation Commission with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint James Gates to the Conservation Commission with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint James Gates to the Conservation Commission with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Veronica Kell, George W. Sullivan, Maryjane Churchville, Carol Hoffses, Emaline Hoff, James Gates to the Open Space and Recreation Committee with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- 'Diranian to re-appoint Veronica Kell, George W. Sullivan, Maryjane Churchville, Carol Hoffses, Emaline Hoff, James Gates to the Open Space and Recreation Committee with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- 'Diranian to re-appoint Veronica Kell, George W. Sullivan, Maryjane Churchville, Carol Hoffses, Emaline Hoff, James Gates to the Open Space and Recreation Committee with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Charles Rossbach to the Agriculture Commission with a term effective 06/18/2024 to 06/30/2027
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Charles Rossbach to the Agriculture Commission with a term effective 06/18/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Charles Rossbach to the Agriculture Commission with a term effective 06/18/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Mary Letourneau as Animal Control Officer with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Mary Letourneau as Animal Control Officer with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz | Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Mary Letourneau as Animal Control Officer with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz | Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Kathleen Spofford as Parking Clerk with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Kathleen Spofford as Parking Clerk with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Kathleen Spofford as Parking Clerk with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Lieutenant Christopher Peach, Sergeant George Reidy, Sergeant David Phillips, Sergeant Jeffrey Giles as the Agents for the Licensing Authority with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Lieutenant Christopher Peach, Sergeant George Reidy, Sergeant David Phillips, Sergeant Jeffrey Giles as the Agents for the Licensing Authority with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Lieutenant Christopher Peach, Sergeant George Reidy, Sergeant David Phillips, Sergeant Jeffrey Giles as the Agents for the Licensing Authority with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint James P. Sartell as Chief of Police, Keeper of the Lock-up, Agent for the Licensing Authority with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint James P. Sartell as Chief of Police, Keeper of the Lock-up, Agent for the Licensing Authority with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank ves.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint James P. Sartell as Chief of Police, Keeper of the Lock-up, Agent for the Licensing Authority with a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank ves..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Full-Time Police Department Officers as listed in the agenda
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Full-Time Police Department Officers as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Full-Time Police Department Officers as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.3 Review Amended Meeting Dates for July ~ December
Re-appoint Building Department personnel as follows: Gas inspector and Plumbing Inspector Richard Napenas, Alternate Gas Inspector and Alternate Plumbing Inspector Gary Williams, Sealer of Weights...
Mouton was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Building Department personnel as follows: Gas inspector and Plumbing Inspector Richard Napenas, Alternate Gas Inspector and Alternate Plumbing Inspector Gary Williams, Sealer of Weights and Measures Eric Aaltonen, Wiring Inspector Daniel Cushion, Alternate Wiring Inspector Peter Martin, Alternate Building Commissioner Dana Barnes, Alternate Building Inspector Roland Bernier and Building Commissioner Robert Garside for a 3-year term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Mouton was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Building Department personnel as follows: Gas inspector and Plumbing Inspector Richard Napenas, Alternate Gas Inspector and Alternate Plumbing Inspector Gary Williams, Sealer of Weights and Measures Eric Aaltonen, Wiring Inspector Daniel Cushion, Alternate Wiring Inspector Peter Martin, Alternate Building Commissioner Dana Barnes, Alternate Building Inspector Roland Bernier and Building Commissioner Robert Garside for a 3-year term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Fire Department Officers for a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025 as listed in the agenda
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Fire Department Officers for a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025 as listed in the agenda. Mouton was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Fire Department Officers for a term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2025 as listed in the agenda. Mouton was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Anne Foresman and Judith Poudrier to the Council on Aging for a term effective 06/30/2024 to 06/30/2027
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Anne Foresman and Judith Poudrier to the Council on Aging for a term effective 06/30/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Anne Foresman and Judith Poudrier to the Council on Aging for a term effective 06/30/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint Alice Struthers to the Cultural Council for a term effective 06/30/2024 to 06/30/2027
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Alice Struthers to the Cultural Council for a term effective 06/30/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint Alice Struthers to the Cultural Council for a term effective 06/30/2024 to 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the updated meeting dates 9/10/24/, 9/24/24 and 11/12/24
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the updated meeting dates 9/10/24/, 9/24/24 and 11/12/24. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the updated meeting dates 9/10/24/, 9/24/24 and 11/12/24. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the original MPC Contract
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the original MPC Contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the original MPC Contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.3 Announcements/Communicati ons
Accept Jim Smiths bid recommendations
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to accept Jim Smiths bid recommendations. Ross Perry read bid recommendation into record. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to accept Jim Smiths bid recommendations. Ross Perry read bid recommendation into record. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve a Municipal Fund Transfer to 001-01-160-5300-0000- 000 from 001-162-5340-0000-000 in the amount of $977.70 used for general code updates
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve a Municipal Fund Transfer to 001-01-160-5300-0000- 000 from 001-162-5340-0000-000 in the amount of $977.70 used for general code updates. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve a Municipal Fund Transfer to 001-01-160-5300-0000- 000 from 001-162-5340-0000-000 in the amount of $977.70 used for general code updates. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.4 Next meeting - July
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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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