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June 10, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Valerie Goodrich, Laura Shifrin
Absent: None
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1.5 Review/Approve the meeting minutes for
Approve the meeting minutes from April 1, 2025, with the noted corrections
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the meeting minutes from April 1, 2025, with the noted corrections. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the meeting minutes from April 1, 2025, with the noted corrections. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Unanimous approval (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
That, pending approval at the Special Town Meeting on June 18th, the Board would give notice to the Town Clerk afterwards for a proposed election date of July 29th
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved that, pending approval at the Special Town Meeting on June 18th, the Board would give notice to the Town Clerk afterwards for a proposed election date of July 29th. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved that, pending approval at the Special Town Meeting on June 18th, the Board would give notice to the Town Clerk afterwards for a proposed election date of July 29th. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Accept for the FY26 general government budget $1,677,555 with an override, and $1,649,936 without an override
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to accept for the FY26 general government budget $1,677,555 with an override, and $1,649,936 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to accept for the FY26 general government budget $1,677,555 with an override, and $1,649,936 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Accept for the FY26 public safety total $4,324,440 with an override, and $4,186,036 without an override. 2
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to accept for the FY26 public safety total $4,324,440 with an override, and $4,186,036 without an override. 2 Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to accept for the FY26 public safety total $4,324,440 with an override, and $4,186,036 without an override. 2 Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Accept for the FY26 education total $16,765,463 with an override, and $16,765,463 without an override
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to accept for the FY26 education total $16,765,463 with an override, and $16,765,463 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to accept for the FY26 education total $16,765,463 with an override, and $16,765,463 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
For the FY26 highway and streets total to accept $876,188 with an override, $812,793 without
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 highway and streets total to accept $876,188 with an override, $812,793 without. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0) Note: The difference being $63,395.
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 highway and streets total to accept $876,188 with an override, $812,793 without. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0) Note: The difference being $63,395..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
They accept for the FY26 budget solid waste total $19,700 both with and without an override
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved that they accept for the FY26 budget solid waste total $19,700 both with and without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved that they accept for the FY26 budget solid waste total $19,700 both with and without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
They accept for the FY26 budget human services total $521,170 with an override, and $507,284 without an override
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved that they accept for the FY26 budget human services total $521,170 with an override, and $507,284 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0) - Note: The difference is $13,886.
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved that they accept for the FY26 budget human services total $521,170 with an override, and $507,284 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0) - Note: The difference is $13,886..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
For the FY26 budget culture and recreation total to accept $549,773 with an override, and $534,249 without an override
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 budget culture and recreation total to accept $549,773 with an override, and $534,249 without an override. Second: Vice-Chait Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0) Note: The difference is $15,523.
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 budget culture and recreation total to accept $549,773 with an override, and $534,249 without an override. Second: Vice-Chait Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0) Note: The difference is $15,523..” (Motion: Goodrich)
For the FY26 budget to accept a debt total of $405,480 with an override and $405,480 without an override
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 budget to accept a debt total of $405,480 with an override and $405,480 without an override. Second: Vice-Chait Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 budget to accept a debt total of $405,480 with an override and $405,480 without an override. Second: Vice-Chait Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich)
For the FY26 budget to accept insurances total of $2,711,986 with an override and $2,711,986 without an override
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 budget to accept insurances total of $2,711,986 with an override and $2,711,986 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell 3 Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 budget to accept insurances total of $2,711,986 with an override and $2,711,986 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell 3 Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
For the FY26 municipal budget to accept $27,851,755 with an override and $27,592,926 without an override
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 municipal budget to accept $27,851,755 with an override and $27,592,926 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved for the FY26 municipal budget to accept $27,851,755 with an override and $27,592,926 without an override. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Release the response drafted by Town Counsel to Cindy King's May 12, 2025 Open Meeting Law compiaint
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to release the response drafted by Town Counsel to Cindy King's May 12, 2025 Open Meeting Law compiaint. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to release the response drafted by Town Counsel to Cindy King's May 12, 2025 Open Meeting Law compiaint. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (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: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Roll Cali Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Roll Cali Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Adjourn
Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to adjourn at 4:27 PM. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Clerk Valerie Goodrich moved to adjourn at 4:27 PM. Second: Vice-Chair Veronica Kell Roll Call Roll Call Vote: Approved unanimously (3-0).” (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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