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June 3, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Valerie Goodrich
Absent: Laura Shifrin
Every vote, in order
Place Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting warrant for $258,827 in a Proposition 2% override for salaries and wages as indicated in decreasing amounts in the FY26 budget
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to place Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting warrant for $258,827 in a Proposition 2% override for salaries and wages as indicated in decreasing amounts in the FY26 budget. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to place Article 5 on the Special Town Meeting warrant for $258,827 in a Proposition 2% override for salaries and wages as indicated in decreasing amounts in the FY26 budget. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.1 Re-appointment of Derek Clement and Todd Arsenault to the American Flag Committee effective
Reappoint Derek Clement and Todd Arsenault to the American Flag Committee effective 7/01/2025 with the term to expire 7/01/2028
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Derek Clement and Todd Arsenault to the American Flag Committee effective 7/01/2025 with the term to expire 7/01/2028. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Derek Clement and Todd Arsenault to the American Flag Committee effective 7/01/2025 with the term to expire 7/01/2028. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.2 Appoint Colby Streeter to Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member effective
Appoint Jodie Streeter to Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member effective 6/03/2025 with the term to expire 6/30/2026
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Jodie Streeter to Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member effective 6/03/2025 with the term to expire 6/30/2026. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Jodie Streeter to Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member effective 6/03/2025 with the term to expire 6/30/2026. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
4.1 Assign Treasurer/Collector as custodian for
Assign Treasurer/Collector as custodian for 540 Main Street (Parcel Id: 3-18-0) and Whitney Lane (Parcel Id: 28-12-0)
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to assign Treasurer/Collector as custodian for 540 Main Street (Parcel Id: 3-18-0) and Whitney Lane (Parcel Id: 28-12-0). Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to assign Treasurer/Collector as custodian for 540 Main Street (Parcel Id: 3-18-0) and Whitney Lane (Parcel Id: 28-12-0). Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
4.2 Assign signatory for Community Compact Grant Phase IJ
Assign Town Administrator Nelson Mui as signatory for the Community Compact Grant Phase II 2025
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to assign Town Administrator Nelson Mui as signatory for the Community Compact Grant Phase II 2025. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to assign Town Administrator Nelson Mui as signatory for the Community Compact Grant Phase II 2025. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
4.7 Discussion of response to encroachment Dudley Meadows (Conservation)
Allow Conservation to act as agent to remedy the encroachment on the Dudley Meadows property
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to allow Conservation to act as agent to remedy the encroachment on the Dudley Meadows property. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to allow Conservation to act as agent to remedy the encroachment on the Dudley Meadows property. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
4.8 Website Status after
The webmaster position previously approved by the Select Board be changed to a stipend position
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved that the webmaster position previously approved by the Select Board be changed to a stipend position. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved that the webmaster position previously approved by the Select Board be changed to a stipend position. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Approve the Special Town Meeting warrant contingent upon Town Counsel review and to sign the Special Town Meeting warrant out of session
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Special Town Meeting warrant contingent upon Town Counsel review and to sign the Special Town Meeting warrant out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Special Town Meeting warrant contingent upon Town Counsel review and to sign the Special Town Meeting warrant out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
4.12 Childscapes Playground Equipment Contract Kids Kountry Playground
Approve the Child Escapes playground equipment contract contingent upon Town Council review and signature out of session, and to give signature authority to Town Administrator to sign the ANR in...
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Child Escapes playground equipment contract contingent upon Town Council review and signature out of session, and to give signature authority to Town Administrator to sign the ANR in connection with the Child Escapes playground contract. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Child Escapes playground equipment contract contingent upon Town Council review and signature out of session, and to give signature authority to Town Administrator to sign the ANR in connection with the Child Escapes playground contract. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Allow the Townsend Republican Town Committee to reserve and use Memorial Hall Room 2 from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, June 19th Juneteenth) for a meeting, to be scheduled with access before and afterward
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to allow the Townsend Republican Town Committee to reserve and use Memorial Hall Room 2 from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, June 19th Juneteenth) for a meeting, to be scheduled with access before and afterward. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to allow the Townsend Republican Town Committee to reserve and use Memorial Hall Room 2 from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday, June 19th Juneteenth) for a meeting, to be scheduled with access before and afterward. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
5.5 Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Enter into executive session at 5:03PM to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (all nonunion personnel) and to discuss strategy with respect to...
Motion: Veronica Kell moved to enter into executive session at 5:03PM to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (all nonunion personnel) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, noting that the Board would return to open session for the joint meeting with the Finance Committee at 6:05 PM. Valerie Goodrich seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Veronica Kell moved to enter into executive session at 5:03PM to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (all nonunion personnel) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body, noting that the Board would return to open session for the joint meeting with the Finance Committee at 6:05 PM. Valerie Goodrich seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Kell, second: Goodrich)
Return to the executive session in recess and to adjourn from there
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to return to the executive session in recess and to adjourn from there. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to return to the executive session in recess and to adjourn from there. Veronica Kell seconded. Roll Call Vote: Valerie Goodrich: Aye Veronica Kell: Aye Motion carried 2-0..” (Motion: Goodrich, 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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