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October 7, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Laura Shifrin, Veronica Kell, Valerie Goodrich
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Include with the edits as stated by Veronica Kell
Valerie Goodrich amended the motion to include with the edits as stated by Veronica Kell. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Veronica Kell, aye; Valerie Goodrich, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich amended the motion to include with the edits as stated by Veronica Kell. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Veronica Kell, aye; Valerie Goodrich, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
2.1 Application for a One-Day Special License (Alcohol) of Tavern
Approve the application for a one-day special license (alcohol) of Tavern 13 for a "Halloween Shopping Event" at Birchhouse Botanicals, 422 Main Street, Townsend on 10/25/2025 from 11am-3pm
Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the application for a one-day special license (alcohol) of Tavern 13 for a "Halloween Shopping Event" at Birchhouse Botanicals, 422 Main Street, Townsend on 10/25/2025 from 11am-3pm. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the application for a one-day special license (alcohol) of Tavern 13 for a "Halloween Shopping Event" at Birchhouse Botanicals, 422 Main Street, Townsend on 10/25/2025 from 11am-3pm. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and before the board approving the sale of the town's $2,100,165 general obligation bond anticipation notes dated October 15, 2025, which vote will be...
Laura Shifrin moved to adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and before the board approving the sale of the town's $2,100,165 general obligation bond anticipation notes dated October 15, 2025, which vote will be incorporated in full into the minutes of this meeting and signed out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye.
From the minutes
“Laura Shifrin moved to adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and before the board approving the sale of the town's $2,100,165 general obligation bond anticipation notes dated October 15, 2025, which vote will be incorporated in full into the minutes of this meeting and signed out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Kell)
Approve the new volunteer response form as provided by the Volunteer Board Committee (VBCC)
Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the new volunteer response form as provided by the Volunteer Board Committee (VBCC). Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the new volunteer response form as provided by the Volunteer Board Committee (VBCC). Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye..” (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
Valerie Goodrich moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
6.1 Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter
Enter into Executive Session at 6:19 PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining...
Laura Shiftin moved to enter into Executive Session at 6:19 PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and to adjourn from Executive Session. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye.
From the minutes
“Laura Shiftin moved to enter into Executive Session at 6:19 PM and adjourn from Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and to adjourn from Executive Session. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Valerie Goodrich, aye; Veronica Kell, aye; Laura Shifrin, aye..” (Motion: Shifrin, 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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