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February 18, 2025
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Laura Shifrin, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the mecung minutes of 1/28/2025 and (1/30/2025
Addinions: None Deletions: Note Monon was made by Vcrontea Kell and seconded by Laura Shifan to approve the mecung minutes of 1/28/2025 and (1/30/2025 . Motion was passed! with roll call vore Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Addinions: None Deletions: Note Monon was made by Vcrontea Kell and seconded by Laura Shifan to approve the mecung minutes of 1/28/2025 and (1/30/2025 . Motion was passed! with roll call vore Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.” (second: Shifrin)
Appoint Peter Buxton as a trusice non-veteran position to the 'Trustees of Soldiers Memorial effective 2/18/2025 until the Annual Town [lection on 4/28/2025
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Lauta Shifrin to appoint Peter Buxton as a trusice non-veteran position to the 'Trustees of Soldiers Memorial effective 2/18/2025 until the Annual Town [lection on 4/28/2025. Motion was passed with coll call vote Walter Mann yes, Keith Jackson ys, Jason Borneman yes, Brian Borneman yes, Veronica Kell yes, Laura Shifrin yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Lauta Shifrin to appoint Peter Buxton as a trusice non-veteran position to the 'Trustees of Soldiers Memorial effective 2/18/2025 until the Annual Town [lection on 4/28/2025. Motion was passed with coll call vote Walter Mann yes, Keith Jackson ys, Jason Borneman yes, Brian Borneman yes, Veronica Kell yes, Laura Shifrin yes..” (Motion: Kell)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to adjourn the Selectboard joint meeting with the Trustees of Soldiers Memorials at G06 PAT. Movion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin ves Veronica Kell ves
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to adjourn the Selectboard joint meeting with the Trustees of Soldiers Memorials at G06 PAT. Movion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin ves Veronica Kell ves.” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to adjourn the Joint Selectboard meeting at 7:21PAL Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin ves, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to adjourn the Joint Selectboard meeting at 7:21PAL Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin ves, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Appoint David Langton as an on-call firctighter with effecnve/ start date 03/03/2025
Motion was made by Veronica Keil and seconded by Laura Shifrin to appoint David Langton as an on-call firctighter with effecnve/ start date 03/03/2025. Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Keil and seconded by Laura Shifrin to appoint David Langton as an on-call firctighter with effecnve/ start date 03/03/2025. Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Make the 'Vownsend Police Department the designated Constable for the 'Town of 'Townsend and make any revision to the Constable Policy 7-2023 chat are required including perhaps eliminating the...
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to make the 'Vownsend Police Department the designated Constable for the 'Town of 'Townsend and make any revision to the Constable Policy 7-2023 chat are required including perhaps eliminating the policy completely. Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell ves
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to make the 'Vownsend Police Department the designated Constable for the 'Town of 'Townsend and make any revision to the Constable Policy 7-2023 chat are required including perhaps eliminating the policy completely. Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell ves.” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
4.5 Contract with Kimley-Torn to perform surveying work on the Kids Kountry Playground project
Revise the Public Records Request Policy dated 08/14/2006 as follows and make the changes as discussed and have first reading at the next ineeting
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to revise the Public Records Request Policy dated 08/14/2006 as follows and make the changes as discussed and have first reading at the next ineeting. Motion was passed with roll call vore Laura Shifrin ves, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to revise the Public Records Request Policy dated 08/14/2006 as follows and make the changes as discussed and have first reading at the next ineeting. Motion was passed with roll call vore Laura Shifrin ves, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Grant signatory authority to Nelson Mut, the Town Administrator, to sign the MassWorks $100,000 Walk Bridge Route 13 grant contract Moun was passed with
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to grant signatory authority to Nelson Mut, the Town Administrator, to sign the MassWorks $100,000 Walk Bridge Route 13 grant contract Moun was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Nell Ves,.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to grant signatory authority to Nelson Mut, the Town Administrator, to sign the MassWorks $100,000 Walk Bridge Route 13 grant contract Moun was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Nell Ves,..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Grant signatory authority to Nelson Mur Town \dinisirator to stgi a contract with Namiley-Plorn te perform surveying work on the Kids Kountry Playground project
The contract should be amended Morton was amended by Veronica Kell and seconded by | aaura Shetrin to grant signatory authority to Nelson Mur Town \dinisirator to stgi a contract with Namiley-Plorn te perform surveying work on the Kids Kountry Playground project. Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell ves.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The contract should be amended Morton was amended by Veronica Kell and seconded by | aaura Shetrin to grant signatory authority to Nelson Mur Town \dinisirator to stgi a contract with Namiley-Plorn te perform surveying work on the Kids Kountry Playground project. Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell ves..”
4.8 Discuss March
Create a vacancy posting for the state appointed housing authority representative, Motion was made with
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to create a vacancy posting for the state appointed housing authority representative, Motion was made with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to create a vacancy posting for the state appointed housing authority representative, Motion was made with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Approve the warrant articles for the March 10, 2025, Special 'Town Mecting pending review by Town Counsel as well as signing the warrant out of session once Town Counsels reviews are complete
Mouon was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the warrant articles for the March 10, 2025, Special 'Town Mecting pending review by Town Counsel as well as signing the warrant out of session once Town Counsels reviews are complete. Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell Ves.
From the minutes
“Mouon was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the warrant articles for the March 10, 2025, Special 'Town Mecting pending review by Town Counsel as well as signing the warrant out of session once Town Counsels reviews are complete. Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell Ves..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Accept the budpet stummit schedule for Saturday March |, 2025 as discussed
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to accept the budpet stummit schedule for Saturday March |, 2025 as discussed. Mouon was passed with roll call voice Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Well yes
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to accept the budpet stummit schedule for Saturday March |, 2025 as discussed. Mouon was passed with roll call voice Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Well yes.” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Review and sign payroll and bills pavable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shiftin to review and sign payroll and bills pavable warrants out of session Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shiftin to review and sign payroll and bills pavable warrants out of session Motion was passed with roll call vote Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Enter into at ®38pim and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Mecting Law (Chapter 30.4 Section 21 (a)(3)) - Po discuss strategy with respect ro collective bargaining if an open mecting...
VK moved LS seconded enter into at ®38pim and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Mecting Law (Chapter 30.4 Section 21 (a)(3)) - Po discuss strategy with respect ro collective bargaining if an open mecting may have a detrimental cffect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. -Re Supervisors Union. Roll call vote LS yes, VK yes
From the minutes
“VK moved LS seconded enter into at ®38pim and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Mecting Law (Chapter 30.4 Section 21 (a)(3)) - Po discuss strategy with respect ro collective bargaining if an open mecting may have a detrimental cffect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. -Re Supervisors Union. Roll call vote LS yes, VK yes.” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
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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