November 5, 2025

“Veronica Kell moved to amend the motion to include the changes that were noted. Valerie Goodrich seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Kell, second: Goodrich)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the meeting minutes for 10/28/2025. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Irene Congdon to the Recycling Committee effective 11/05/2025 until 06/30/2028. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Sally Koivu to the Recycling Committee effective 11/05/2025 until 06/30/2027. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to reappoint Linda Durette to the Cultural Council effective 11/05/2025 until 06/30/2028. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Dave Chenelle as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective 11/05/2025 until 06/30/2026. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Open Meeting Law complaint alleged violation response for September 25, 2025, received in the Town Clerk's office 10/24/2025, subject to final comments and review by the Town Administrator or as needed Town Counsel. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Open Meeting Law complaint alleged violation response for the violation dated 10/21/2025 received in Town Clerk's office 10/24/2025, subject to final comments and review by the Town Administrator or as needed Town Counsel. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Open Meeting Law complaint alleged violation response for the date 9/25/2025 received in the Town Clerk's office 10/22/2025, subject to final comments and review by the Town Administrator and/or Town Counsel. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Goodrich moved to approve the Open Meeting Law complaint alleged violation response for 10/21/2025 received in the Town Clerk's office 10/22/2025, subject to final comments and review by the Town Administrator and/or as needed Town Counsel. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Open Meeting Law complaint alleged violation response dated 10/07/2025 received in the Town Clerk's office 10/24/2025, subject to final comments and review by the Town Administrator and/or Town Counsel as needed. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Opening Law complaint alleged violation response dated 9/30/2025, received in the Town Clerk's office 10/24/2025, subject to final comments reviewed by the Town Administrator and/or Town Counsel. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Selectboard meeting dates from January 2026 to June 2026 as follows: January 6, January 20, February 3, February 17, March 3, March 17, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19, June 2, June 16. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the 2026 town holiday schedule as read: January 1, 2026; January 19, 2026 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); February 16, 2026 (Washington's Birthday); April 20, 2026 (Patriots Day); May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day); June 19, 2026 Juneteenth Day); July 4, 2026 (Independence Day observed on Friday, July 3, 2026); September 7, 2026 (Labor Day); October 12, 2026 (Columbus Day); November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day); November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving); December 25, 2026 (Christmas). Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to close Town Hall on the day after Thanksgiving, 11/28/2025, close the Town Hall at noon on December 24, 2025, close the Town Hall at noon on December 31, 2025, and leave the Town Hall open the day before Veterans Day on 11/10/2025. Veronica Kell seconded. Discussion followed about union contracts and how employees without contractual holiday benefits would need to use PTO time if they were unable to work on the closed days. It was clarified that this policy does not create new holidays but formalizes the Town Hall schedule for these dates. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the municipal building waste contract contingent upon review and approval of Board of Health, Town Counsel, and Town Accountant, and sign out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. The board noted two errors in the contract: the contract period should be from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 (not 2027), and the signature page incorrectly listed the year 2024. The Board mentioned when the contract will be reviewed by Town Counsel, the errors should also be corrected as noted. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Police Department Social Work Services with the Community Outreach Initiative Network (COIN) and authorize the Town Administrator to sign on the Select Board's behalf. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the name change of RTJ Concessions Inc. to Elm Street Creamery Inc. DBA The Ice Cream Factory as of 10/23/2025 and reflected in the 2026 Common Victualler license renewal documents to be signed by signature stamps. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve and sign with signature stamp out of session all 2026 renewals for retail licenses alcohol contingent upon a valid certificate of inspection and receipt of required documents and payment for the following businesses in Townsend doing business as: Yee's Village, the Wine Nook, Old Brick Store, Townsend Package Store, Townsend Ridge Country Club/Northern Spy Golf Club, Panda Wok, Bailey's Bar and Grill, Patriot Pizza and Subs, Townsend House, and VFW post number 6538. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve and sign by signature stamp out of session the ABCC Seasonal Population Estimate form. Veronica Kell seconded. It was noted that Townsend does not have a seasonal population increase and is likely to have a winter decrease as residents head south to warmer areas. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve and sign by signature stamp out of session the ABCC Renewal Certification 2026. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the volunteer response form as presented with edits as discussed and with the possibility of future additions of new committees and boards as needed. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Veronica Kell moved that the access to the Facebook page be moved to the Town Administrator and Selectboard Administrative Assistant, and that any contents on the page be posted with no comments. Valerie Goodrich seconded. The board discussed using the town's Facebook page for informational purposes only, with no dialogue allowed. Information posted on the town website announcements would also be posted on the Facebook page. The board agreed to have the Town Administrator manage the page. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Kell, second: Goodrich)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the Quadient postage machine contract as presented and authorize the town administrator to sign on the Selectboards behalf. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve and sign with signature stamp outside of a meeting all 2026 renewals for Common Victualler licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment for the following businesses in Townsend doing business as: Sofia's Pizzeria, Sweet 'N Salty, Hannaford Supermarket, Cherry Hill Ice Cream 2, Cliffs Cafe and Catering, Ice Cream Factory, McNabb's, Townsend Ridge Country Club, Northern Spy Golf Club, Dunkin' Donuts on Main Street, Mr. Mike's Mobile Gas Station, Townsend and Rod and Gun Club, Gourmet Donuts, Townsend House, Yee's Village, Panda Wok, Patriot Pizza, Bouillion Bistro, Rainbow Preschool, Haffner's Gas Station, Cloud 9 Nutrition, Dunkin' Donuts on Elm Street, McDonald's, Pizza Pizzaz, Bailey's Bar and Grill, and VFW post 6538. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve and sign with signature stamp outside of a meeting all 2026 renewals for class 1, 2, 3 licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment for the following businesses in Townsend doing business as Baros Enterprises, Joe's Auto Body, MJS Metals, Harbor Auto Body, Shepherd sales and service, and Townsend Ford. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to approve and sign by signature stamp outside of the meeting all 2026 renewals for entertainment licenses contingent upon receipt of required documentation and payment for the following businesses in Townsend doing business as Yee's Village, Northern Spy Golf Club, VFW Post 6538, the Townsend House, Bailey's Bar and Grill. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to pause the Emergency Assistance Funds Policy pending Town Counsel review. Veronica Kell seconded, Veronica Kell expressed concerns about the Emergency Assistance Funds Policy, noting confidentiality issues and questions about how funds would be administered without a community services coordinator. She indicated that according to Town Counsel, the funds have to be voted on by Town Meeting to be dispersed. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Veronica Kell moved to approve putting up Selectboard door entrance signage and a doorbell as discussed at the double doors. Valerie Goodrich seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Kell, second: Goodrich)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint herself as a liaison to the Commission on Disability. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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“Valerie Goodrich moved that the board review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Veronica Kell seconded. The motion passed by roll call vote: Veronica Kell - aye, Valerie Goodrich - aye, Laura Shifrin - aye..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)

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