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August 6, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank
Absent: Theresa A. Morse
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes of 06/24/2024, 07/02/2024, 07/08/2024, 07/16/2024
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve the meeting minutes of 06/24/2024, 07/02/2024, 07/08/2024, 07/16/2024. 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 meeting minutes of 06/24/2024, 07/02/2024, 07/08/2024, 07/16/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
4.4 Discuss WAN project progress
Approve and sign the temporary MOU to change the Police shift to 12 hours as outlined in the MOU
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to approve and sign the temporary MOU to change the Police shift to 12 hours as outlined in the MOU 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 and sign the temporary MOU to change the Police shift to 12 hours as outlined in the MOU Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Appoint Election Workers for the term of 08/15/2024 unul 08/14/2025 as listed in the agenda
Mouton was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Election Workers for the term of 08/15/2024 unul 08/14/2025 as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes
From the minutes
“Mouton was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to appoint Election Workers for the term of 08/15/2024 unul 08/14/2025 as listed in the agenda. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton- Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Re-appoint to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust Cindy Boundy and Beverly Napior until June 30, 2026
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to re-appoint to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust Cindy Boundy and Beverly Napior until June 30, 2026. 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 re-appoint to the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust Cindy Boundy and Beverly Napior until June 30, 2026. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
2.3 Public Safety wn ~~)
Dissolve the Town Administrator Search Committee effective 08/06/2024
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to dissolve the Town Administrator Search Committee effective 08/06/2024. 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 dissolve the Town Administrator Search Committee effective 08/06/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the 20th Annual Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race (aka Greg's Run) on October 12, 2024, in Townsend
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton Diranian to approve the 20th Annual Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race (aka Greg's Run) on October 12, 2024, in Townsend. 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 20th Annual Gregory Reeves Memorial Road Race (aka Greg's Run) on October 12, 2024, in Townsend. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Accept the to accept the contract dated 6/17/2024 with the Landowner being Affordable housing trust for the forestry project
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to accept the to accept the contract dated 6/17/2024 with the Landowner being Affordable housing trust for the forestry project. 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 the to accept the contract dated 6/17/2024 with the Landowner being Affordable housing trust for the forestry project. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes.” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
Approve the resolution dated 08/06/2024 and send it to the afore mentioned individuals
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the resolution dated 08/06/2024 and send it to the afore mentioned individuals. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes Moved to future meeting agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the resolution dated 08/06/2024 and send it to the afore mentioned individuals. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Joseph Z. Shank yes Moved to future meeting agenda..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
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)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. 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 adjourn at 7:26 p.m. 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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