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December 12, 2024
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Theresa A. Morse, Veronica Kell, Laura Shifrin
Absent: None
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5 cealioe: ate $22,177 from: $9,125 ARPA 24 Building Ev tien) and $13,054 from ARPA 20 'Conservation Agent Wages) to cover an overage in ARPA 9 'Broadband & WIFE
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to 5 cealioe: ate $22,177 from: $9,125 ARPA 24 Building Ev tien) and $13,054 from ARPA 20 'Conservation Agent Wages) to cover an overage in ARPA 9 'Broadband & WIFE. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes and Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to 5 cealioe: ate $22,177 from: $9,125 ARPA 24 Building Ev tien) and $13,054 from ARPA 20 'Conservation Agent Wages) to cover an overage in ARPA 9 'Broadband & WIFE. Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes and Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Reallocate $9,394 from: $200 ARPA 23 creer Time Custodian), $4,837 from ARPA Zo ratere! Agent Wages). $413 from ARPA IS-1 (PD si ages), aiid $35 go 2 fom ARPA i6 f (Meals : ARPA 12 'Ste passed...
Motion was made by Laure Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Keli to reallocate $9,394 from: $200 ARPA 23 creer Time Custodian), $4,837 from ARPA Zo ratere! Agent Wages). $413 from ARPA IS-1 (PD si ages), aiid $35 go 2 fom ARPA i6 f (Meals : ARPA 12 'Ste passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes and Veronica Kell yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laure Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Keli to reallocate $9,394 from: $200 ARPA 23 creer Time Custodian), $4,837 from ARPA Zo ratere! Agent Wages). $413 from ARPA IS-1 (PD si ages), aiid $35 go 2 fom ARPA i6 f (Meals : ARPA 12 'Ste passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes and Veronica Kell yes..” (second: Kell)
Reallocate $29 from ARPA 16 (Meals for Seniors) to cover an overage in ARPA 14 (Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout)
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to Reallocate $29 from ARPA 16 (Meals for Seniors) to cover an overage in ARPA 14 (Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout) Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes and Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Veronica Kell to Reallocate $29 from ARPA 16 (Meals for Seniors) to cover an overage in ARPA 14 (Vinton Pond Comcast Buildout) Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shifrin yes and Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Teduce the following allocations for a grand total of $278,632: ARPAOT HR Manager Wages eliness Coordinator ARPAOQ2 Wages i $ 41,234 ARPAOS WellnessProgramming | $ 65,176 _ RPAG4 (Online...
Motion was made by Laura Shifrin aac seconded by Theresa Morse to teduce the following allocations for a grand total of $278,632: ARPAOT HR Manager Wages eliness Coordinator ARPAOQ2 Wages i $ 41,234 ARPAOS WellnessProgramming | $ 65,176 _ RPAG4 (Online Permitting / $4,583 ARPA13 [Election Expenses ARPA 16 Miatian wes oacsac with Theres: Mlorse ves, L Notion Was Oassed With tmercs, Mlowse yes, Lauta Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
Yes: Kell, ShifrinThe roll call lists Laura Shifrin and Veronica Kell but not Theresa A. Morse, who is recorded at the meeting; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Laura Shifrin aac seconded by Theresa Morse to teduce the following allocations for a grand total of $278,632: ARPAOT HR Manager Wages eliness Coordinator ARPAOQ2 Wages i $ 41,234 ARPAOS WellnessProgramming | $ 65,176 _ RPAG4 (Online Permitting / $4,583 ARPA13 [Election Expenses ARPA 16 Miatian wes oacsac with Theres: Mlorse ves, L Notion Was Oassed With tmercs, Mlowse yes, Lauta Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Morse)
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Reallocate $278,632 to ARPA 26 (General Fund Expenses)
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to reallocate $278,632 to ARPA 26 (General Fund Expenses). Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shiftin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to reallocate $278,632 to ARPA 26 (General Fund Expenses). Motion was passed with Theresa Morse yes, Laura Shiftin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Kell)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to adjourn at 12:06PM. Motion was passed with 'Theresa Motse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Theresa Morse and seconded by Veronica Kell to adjourn at 12:06PM. Motion was passed with 'Theresa Motse yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.” (Motion: Morse, 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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