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March 18, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Laura Shifrin, Veronica Kell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the renewal of the 2025 MJS Metals Junk Dealer License through May 1, 2026
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the renewal of the 2025 MJS Metals Junk Dealer License through May 1, 2026. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
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“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the renewal of the 2025 MJS Metals Junk Dealer License through May 1, 2026. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Amend the Constable Policy as follows: III. MENDMENT REMOVING REQUIREMENT TO ANNOUNCE ONSTABLE VACANCIES The policy shall be amended to remove the hird sentence of the second paragraph, which...
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and econded by Laura Shifrin to amend the Constable Policy as follows: III. MENDMENT REMOVING REQUIREMENT TO ANNOUNCE ONSTABLE VACANCIES The policy shall be amended to remove the hird sentence of the second paragraph, which reads: "Vacancies shall be nnounced and publicized in accordance with the Town of Townsend harter Article 7 Section 7-10 Notice of Vacancies.Motion was passed with 'eronica Kell yes, Laura Shifrin yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and econded by Laura Shifrin to amend the Constable Policy as follows: III. MENDMENT REMOVING REQUIREMENT TO ANNOUNCE ONSTABLE VACANCIES The policy shall be amended to remove the hird sentence of the second paragraph, which reads: "Vacancies shall be nnounced and publicized in accordance with the Town of Townsend harter Article 7 Section 7-10 Notice of Vacancies.Motion was passed with 'eronica Kell yes, Laura Shifrin yes..” (Motion: Kell)
Take the CAT loader 930M 4th year of 5-year lease $31,100.00 out of Capital Stabilization
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to take the CAT loader 930M 4th year of 5-year lease $31,100.00 out of Capital Stabilization. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to take the CAT loader 930M 4th year of 5-year lease $31,100.00 out of Capital Stabilization. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Borrow $295,000.00 or the sum needed for the purchase of a 6-wheel dump truck with plow and sander making the payment for the first year out of Capital Stabilization
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to borrow $295,000.00 or the sum needed for the purchase of a 6-wheel dump truck with plow and sander making the payment for the first year out of Capital Stabilization. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to borrow $295,000.00 or the sum needed for the purchase of a 6-wheel dump truck with plow and sander making the payment for the first year out of Capital Stabilization. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Spend $40,000.00 from Capital Stabilization for Memorial Hall Fire 5 OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD 272 Main Street Townsend Massachusetts 01469 Laura Shifrin, Chair Veronica Kell, Vice Chair Valerie...
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to spend $40,000.00 from Capital Stabilization for Memorial Hall Fire 5 OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD 272 Main Street Townsend Massachusetts 01469 Laura Shifrin, Chair Veronica Kell, Vice Chair Valerie Goodrich, Clerk Nelson Mui, Town Administrator Topic: Selectboard Meeting Minutes Time: March 18, 2025 18:00 Eastern Time {US and Canada) 4.8 Review/Discuss Animal Inspector nomination process, fees and procedures Suppression replacement system. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
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“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to spend $40,000.00 from Capital Stabilization for Memorial Hall Fire 5 OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD 272 Main Street Townsend Massachusetts 01469 Laura Shifrin, Chair Veronica Kell, Vice Chair Valerie Goodrich, Clerk Nelson Mui, Town Administrator Topic: Selectboard Meeting Minutes Time: March 18, 2025 18:00 Eastern Time {US and Canada) 4.8 Review/Discuss Animal Inspector nomination process, fees and procedures Suppression replacement system. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Approve replacing trim and painting at Memorial Hall together with providing exterior storm windows for Memorial Hall for a total of $53,784.84 from previously combined Town meeting articles:...
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve replacing trim and painting at Memorial Hall together with providing exterior storm windows for Memorial Hall for a total of $53,784.84 from previously combined Town meeting articles: Special Town Meeting 12/20/18 ART14 Charter Funds, Special Town Meeting Article 4 Town Hall Roof Funds, Article 12.5/6 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) 05/03/2022 Memorial Hall/Harbor Fire Roof Funds. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve replacing trim and painting at Memorial Hall together with providing exterior storm windows for Memorial Hall for a total of $53,784.84 from previously combined Town meeting articles: Special Town Meeting 12/20/18 ART14 Charter Funds, Special Town Meeting Article 4 Town Hall Roof Funds, Article 12.5/6 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) 05/03/2022 Memorial Hall/Harbor Fire Roof Funds. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Approve the Water Department Master Plan update for $60,000 from the Water Department Enterprise fund
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the Water Department Master Plan update for $60,000 from the Water Department Enterprise fund. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the Water Department Master Plan update for $60,000 from the Water Department Enterprise fund. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Approve the Cybersecurity Assessment for the Water Department for $12,000 from the Water Enterprise fund
Motion was made by Veronica Keli and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the Cybersecurity Assessment for the Water Department for $12,000 from the Water Enterprise fund. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Keli and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the Cybersecurity Assessment for the Water Department for $12,000 from the Water Enterprise fund. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Approve the lease payments on 4 cruisers for $102,520 raise and appropriate for FY¥2026
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the lease payments on 4 cruisers for $102,520 raise and appropriate for FY¥2026. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Keil yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to approve the lease payments on 4 cruisers for $102,520 raise and appropriate for FY¥2026. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Keil yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Repost the Animal Inspector position at OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD 272 Main Street Townsend Massachusetts 01469 Laura Shifrin, Chair Veronica Kell, Vice Chair Valerie Goodrich, Clerk Nelson Mui,...
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and | seconded by Laura Shifrin to repost the Animal Inspector position at OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD 272 Main Street Townsend Massachusetts 01469 Laura Shifrin, Chair Veronica Kell, Vice Chair Valerie Goodrich, Clerk Nelson Mui, Town Administrator Sabrina Moore, Administrative Assistant Topic: Selectboard Meeting Minutes Time: March 18, 2025 18:00 Eastern Time {US and Canada) 4.9 Glatfeiter Risk Control Recommendations 4.10 Use of free cash policy 4.11 Review and acceptance of picture donation for Town use (38) by Norman Bedard 4.12 Fire Truck price increase amendment 4.13 Health Insurance Renewal Letter the $1200 rate of pay and for the Town Administrator to check that a veterinarian is on board for rabies testing as needed. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and | seconded by Laura Shifrin to repost the Animal Inspector position at OFFICE OF THE SELECTBOARD 272 Main Street Townsend Massachusetts 01469 Laura Shifrin, Chair Veronica Kell, Vice Chair Valerie Goodrich, Clerk Nelson Mui, Town Administrator Sabrina Moore, Administrative Assistant Topic: Selectboard Meeting Minutes Time: March 18, 2025 18:00 Eastern Time {US and Canada) 4.9 Glatfeiter Risk Control Recommendations 4.10 Use of free cash policy 4.11 Review and acceptance of picture donation for Town use (38) by Norman Bedard 4.12 Fire Truck price increase amendment 4.13 Health Insurance Renewal Letter the $1200 rate of pay and for the Town Administrator to check that a veterinarian is on board for rabies testing as needed. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Accept the picture donations of 41 pictures by Norman Bedard for Town use
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to accept the picture donations of 41 pictures by Norman Bedard for Town use. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to accept the picture donations of 41 pictures by Norman Bedard for Town use. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Designate Nelson Mui as signatory to sign the fire truck order amendment
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to designate Nelson Mui as signatory to sign the fire truck order amendment. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to designate Nelson Mui as signatory to sign the fire truck order amendment. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Designate Nelson Mui as of the Health Insurance Renewal Letter and execute it on behalf of the Selectboard
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to designate Nelson Mui as of the Health Insurance Renewal Letter and execute it on behalf of the Selectboard. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell yes and Laura Shifrin yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to designate Nelson Mui as of the Health Insurance Renewal Letter and execute it on behalf of the Selectboard. Motion was passed with Veronica Kell yes and Laura Shifrin yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL. 30A, s 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion...
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin at 7:30PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL. 30A, s 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. re: Assistant Accountant. The Selectboard announced the meeting will return to open session after the Executive Session. Motion was passed with Laura Shiftin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin at 7:30PM to enter into Executive Session pursuant to GL. 30A, s 21 (a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. re: Assistant Accountant. The Selectboard announced the meeting will return to open session after the Executive Session. Motion was passed with Laura Shiftin yes, Veronica Kell yes..” (Motion: Kell, second: Shifrin)
Adjourn
Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to adjourn at 9:37 p.m. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell yes.
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Veronica Kell and seconded by Laura Shifrin to adjourn at 9:37 p.m. Motion was passed with Laura Shifrin yes, Veronica Kell 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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