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August 20, 2024
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Chaz Sexton-Diranian, Joseph Z. Shank, Theresa A. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4.2 Discuss last minute FY25 budget items Board of Selectmen meeting called to order at
Approve the meeting minutes of 08/05/2024 and 08/06/2024
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 08/05/2024 and 08/06/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Motse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve the meeting minutes of 08/05/2024 and 08/06/2024. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Motse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Appoint Laura Shifrin to the Historic District Commission effective 08/20/2024 until 06/30/2027
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to appoint Laura Shifrin to the Historic District Commission effective 08/20/2024 until 06/30/2027. 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 appoint Laura Shifrin to the Historic District Commission effective 08/20/2024 until 06/30/2027. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
Approve surplus request for the equipment of the Fire Department 2005 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 ATV, 2005 Karavan single place snowmobile / ATV tilt trailer
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to approve surplus request for the equipment of the Fire Department 2005 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 ATV, 2005 Karavan single place snowmobile / ATV tilt trailer. 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 surplus request for the equipment of the Fire Department 2005 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 ATV, 2005 Karavan single place snowmobile / ATV tilt trailer. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Shank)
4.3 Review and sign Worcester
Approve Worcester Rd and Todd Dr./Edward Rd Chapter 90 Chapter 90 projects projects
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Rd and Todd Dr./Edward Rd Shank to approve Worcester Rd and Todd Dr./Edward Rd Chapter 90 Chapter 90 projects projects. 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. Rd and Todd Dr./Edward Rd Shank to approve Worcester Rd and Todd Dr./Edward Rd Chapter 90 Chapter 90 projects projects. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse)
5.2 Review and sign payroll and
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. session
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. bills payable warrants out of Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. 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. bills payable warrants out of Shank to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. session. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded Joseph Z. Shank to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. 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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