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August 7, 2025
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Laura Shifrin, Veronica Kell, Valerie Goodrich
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the statement regarding the Water Superintendent
Motion to accept the statement regarding the Water Superintendent was made by Chair Laura Shifrin and seconded by Vice- Chair Veronica Kell. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - no, Laura Shifrin - aye.
Yes: Kell, ShifrinNo: Goodrich
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the statement regarding the Water Superintendent was made by Chair Laura Shifrin and seconded by Vice- Chair Veronica Kell. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - no, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Shifrin)
6.1 Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter
Enter executive session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3))
Motion to enter executive session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)) was made by Chair Laura Shifrin and seconded by Vice-Chair Veronica Kell. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to enter executive session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)) was made by Chair Laura Shifrin and seconded by Vice-Chair Veronica Kell. The motion passed by unanimous roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 AM was made by Valerie Goodrich and seconded by Vice-Chair Veronica Kell. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 AM was made by Valerie Goodrich and seconded by Vice-Chair Veronica Kell. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (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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