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November 19, 2024
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Theresa A. Morse, Veronica Kell, Laura Shifrin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4.2 Assign Liaison Assignments OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD
Approve the meeting minutes for 09/24/2024
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the meeting minutes for 09/24/2024. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the meeting minutes for 09/24/2024. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Approve Common Victualler License Change for formerly known 119 NUTRITION INC. DBA MAIN ST. NUTRITION to Cloud 9 Nutrition, 18 Main Street, new sole owner Megan Robertson
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve Common Victualler License Change for formerly known 119 NUTRITION INC. DBA MAIN ST. NUTRITION to Cloud 9 Nutrition, 18 Main Street, new sole owner Megan Robertson. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve Common Victualler License Change for formerly known 119 NUTRITION INC. DBA MAIN ST. NUTRITION to Cloud 9 Nutrition, 18 Main Street, new sole owner Megan Robertson. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Seat Theresa Morse as Chairman, Laura Shifrin as Vice-Chairman and Veronica Kell as Clerk
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to seat Theresa Morse as Chairman, Laura Shifrin as Vice-Chairman and Veronica Kell as Clerk. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to seat Theresa Morse as Chairman, Laura Shifrin as Vice-Chairman and Veronica Kell as Clerk. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
4.9 Town Hall Thanksgiving and Christmas schedule
Assign General Government liaison to Theresa Morse
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to assign General Government liaison to Theresa Morse. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to assign General Government liaison to Theresa Morse. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Assign Public Safety liaison to Veronica Kell
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to assign Public Safety liaison to Veronica Kell. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to assign Public Safety liaison to Veronica Kell. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Assign Elected Boards liaison to Laura Shifrin
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to assign Elected Boards liaison to Laura Shifrin. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to assign Elected Boards liaison to Laura Shifrin. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for retail licenses (alcohol) contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for retail licenses (alcohol) contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for retail licenses (alcohol) contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Class I, IJ, III licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Class I, IJ, III licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment .. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Class I, IJ, III licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment .. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment . Veronica Kell questioned why 119 Nutrition was still on the renewal list, since a new owner was approved via new license in the meeting. The original renewal was mailed to 119 Nutrition, but since owner change it will not be renewed and instead a new license was issued. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment . Veronica Kell questioned why 119 Nutrition was still on the renewal list, since a new owner was approved via new license in the meeting. The original renewal was mailed to 119 Nutrition, but since owner change it will not be renewed and instead a new license was issued. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Theresa Morse to approve and sign out of session all 2024 renewals for Entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Morse)
Approve and sign out of session ABCC Seasonal Population Estimate form for zero population
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session ABCC Seasonal Population Estimate form for zero population. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session ABCC Seasonal Population Estimate form for zero population. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Approve and sign out of session ABCC Renewal Certification 2025
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session ABCC Renewal Certification 2025 . Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, VK yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded Veronica Kell to approve and sign out of session ABCC Renewal Certification 2025 . Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, VK yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Approve the Townsend Town Hall Thanksgiving and Christmas schedule 2|Page 4.10 BOS Meeting Schedule for the first half of 2025 4.11 Review recommendations from Town Properties Committee for the...
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Townsend Town Hall Thanksgiving and Christmas schedule 2|Page 4.10 BOS Meeting Schedule for the first half of 2025 4.11 Review recommendations from Town Properties Committee for the auction/sale of Town owned parcels 4.12 Review Right of First Refusal Parcel ID 17-10-0 27 Bayberry Hill Road as follows: Wednesday 11/27/2024 closed at noon, Thursday 11/28/2024 closed, Friday 11/29/2024 closed, 12/24/2024 closed at noon, 12/25/2024 closed. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Townsend Town Hall Thanksgiving and Christmas schedule 2|Page 4.10 BOS Meeting Schedule for the first half of 2025 4.11 Review recommendations from Town Properties Committee for the auction/sale of Town owned parcels 4.12 Review Right of First Refusal Parcel ID 17-10-0 27 Bayberry Hill Road as follows: Wednesday 11/27/2024 closed at noon, Thursday 11/28/2024 closed, Friday 11/29/2024 closed, 12/24/2024 closed at noon, 12/25/2024 closed. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Amend the previously motion to change to 06/03 and 06/17, 07/01 and 07/15 all yes
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to amend the previously motion to change to 06/03 and 06/17, 07/01 and 07/15 all yes. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to amend the previously motion to change to 06/03 and 06/17, 07/01 and 07/15 all yes. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Auction off/sell all the Town owned properties/parcels as recommended by the Town Properties Committee and as read into record. 2.50 New Fitchburg Rd 10-20-0 Off Cherry Dr 16-44-0 16-49-14 Cherry...
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to auction off/sell all the Town owned properties/parcels as recommended by the Town Properties Committee and as read into record. 2.50 New Fitchburg Rd 10-20-0 Off Cherry Dr 16-44-0 16-49-14 Cherry Drive 16-49-1145 South Row Rd Shirley Rd Edward Rd Worcester Rd Laura Shifrin explained that the recommendation of the Town Properties Committee was to have New Fitchburg Rd offered to the Commonwealth if it does not sell to auction. For the next 9 parcels from Off Cherry Drive to Meadow Road are all recommended to be auctioned. 3 Cherry drive parcels should all go to auction as a group. Main Street and Shirley Road should be offered to the Commonwealth first and if they don't buy it, an auction is recommended. Worcester road recommended to be auctioned. Edward Road should go to auction and Worcester Road as well go to auction. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to auction off/sell all the Town owned properties/parcels as recommended by the Town Properties Committee and as read into record. 2.50 New Fitchburg Rd 10-20-0 Off Cherry Dr 16-44-0 16-49-14 Cherry Drive 16-49-1145 South Row Rd Shirley Rd Edward Rd Worcester Rd Laura Shifrin explained that the recommendation of the Town Properties Committee was to have New Fitchburg Rd offered to the Commonwealth if it does not sell to auction. For the next 9 parcels from Off Cherry Drive to Meadow Road are all recommended to be auctioned. 3 Cherry drive parcels should all go to auction as a group. Main Street and Shirley Road should be offered to the Commonwealth first and if they don't buy it, an auction is recommended. Worcester road recommended to be auctioned. Edward Road should go to auction and Worcester Road as well go to auction. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Not exercise the right of first refusal for Parcel ID 17-10- 3|Page 4.13 Review and approve Conservation Commission Fee Schedule 4.14 Discuss Fall Town Meeting Date V. WORK SESSION: 5.1 Town...
Motion was amended by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to not exercise the right of first refusal for Parcel ID 17-10- 3|Page 4.13 Review and approve Conservation Commission Fee Schedule 4.14 Discuss Fall Town Meeting Date V. WORK SESSION: 5.1 Town Administrator Updates and Reports 5.2 Announcements /Communicatio ns 5.3 Next meeting December 02, 2024 @ 6:00PM 5.4 Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. 0-27 Bayberry Hill Road. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was amended by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to not exercise the right of first refusal for Parcel ID 17-10- 3|Page 4.13 Review and approve Conservation Commission Fee Schedule 4.14 Discuss Fall Town Meeting Date V. WORK SESSION: 5.1 Town Administrator Updates and Reports 5.2 Announcements /Communicatio ns 5.3 Next meeting December 02, 2024 @ 6:00PM 5.4 Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. 0-27 Bayberry Hill Road. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (second: Kell)
5.3 Next meeting December
Approve the Conservation Commission Fee Schedule
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Conservation Commission Fee Schedule. Theresa A. Morse supported the recommendation. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to approve the Conservation Commission Fee Schedule. Theresa A. Morse supported the recommendation. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Set the Fall Town Meeting date for 01/28/2025 at 7PM. Open on December 2, 2024 and close it on December 18, 2024 at 4PM
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to set the Fall Town Meeting date for 01/28/2025 at 7PM. Open on December 2, 2024 and close it on December 18, 2024 at 4PM. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to set the Fall Town Meeting date for 01/28/2025 at 7PM. Open on December 2, 2024 and close it on December 18, 2024 at 4PM. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Morse)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Dial in access 1-301-715-8592 adjourn at 7:24 p.m
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded Veronica Kell to Dial in access 1-301-715-8592 adjourn at 7:24 p.m. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded Veronica Kell to Dial in access 1-301-715-8592 adjourn at 7:24 p.m. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
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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