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July 8, 2024
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the G. W. Trash Contract Amendment pending paperwork as requested from G.W. Shaw
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the G. W. Trash Contract Amendment pending paperwork as requested from G.W. Shaw. Short discussion as to funding source for trash contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank no, Theresa A. Morse yes.
Yes: Morse, Sexton-DiranianNo: Shank
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the G. W. Trash Contract Amendment pending paperwork as requested from G.W. Shaw. Short discussion as to funding source for trash contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank no, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Accept the changes from State Legislature and approve those pending Town Counsel review
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to accept the changes from State Legislature and approve those pending Town Counsel review. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, 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 accept the changes from State Legislature and approve those pending Town Counsel review. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse 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 with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, 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 Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 12:24 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, 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 adjourn at 12:24 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, 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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