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July 2, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list records Theresa A. Morse as not present at the start; Theresa A. Morse is named in later roll calls and is shown only in the votes after joining.
Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: Joseph Z. Shank
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes of 05/21/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the meeting minutes of 05/21/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the meeting minutes of 05/21/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Patrick Kawonczyk as Associate Member of the Planning Board with a term effective 07/02/2024 until 06/30/2025
Motion was made by Carol Hoftses and seconded by Lance McNally to appoint Patrick Kawonczyk as Associate Member of the Planning Board with a term effective 07/02/2024 until 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with roll call vore Laura Shifrin yes, Lance McNally yes, Andrew Shepherd yes, Carol Hoffses yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
Joint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Carol Hoftses); the Select Board members are shown as the roll call lists them.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Carol Hoftses and seconded by Lance McNally to appoint Patrick Kawonczyk as Associate Member of the Planning Board with a term effective 07/02/2024 until 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with roll call vore Laura Shifrin yes, Lance McNally yes, Andrew Shepherd yes, Carol Hoffses yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..”
The MART Advisory board for a term from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2025
Motion was made to appoint Chaz Sexton-Diranian to the MART Advisory board for a term from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to appoint Chaz Sexton-Diranian to the MART Advisory board for a term from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..”
5.1 Town Administrator Updates and Reports
Appoint Susan Gerken to the Council on Aging from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2026
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Susan Gerken to the Council on Aging from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Susan Gerken to the Council on Aging from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Confirm the dates for the Special Town Meeting on September 10, 2024 to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on July 29, 2024 and close the Special Town Meeting warrant on August 09, 2024 at noon
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to confirm the dates for the Special Town Meeting on September 10, 2024 to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on July 29, 2024 and close the Special Town Meeting warrant on August 09, 2024 at noon. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to confirm the dates for the Special Town Meeting on September 10, 2024 to open the Special Town Meeting warrant on July 29, 2024 and close the Special Town Meeting warrant on August 09, 2024 at noon. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Nelson Mui and enter contract negotiations
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Nelson Mui and enter contract negotiations. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to appoint Nelson Mui and enter contract negotiations. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
5.4 Next meeting- July
Extend Ross Perry's hours for up to 30 hours a week until the Special Town Meeting
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to extend Ross Perry's hours for up to 30 hours a week until the Special Town Meeting. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to extend Ross Perry's hours for up to 30 hours a week until the Special Town Meeting. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse 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 Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse 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 Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, 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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