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February 25, 2026
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Veronica Kell, Valerie Goodrich, Laura Shifrin
Absent: None
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2.1 Review/Approve Common Victualler license application for Starbucks Corporation dba Starbucks Coffee at
Approve the common victualler license application submitted by Starbucks Corporation, DBA Starbucks Coffee for the premises located at 18 Main Street Townsend subject to the following conditions:...
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the common victualler license application submitted by Starbucks Corporation, DBA Starbucks Coffee for the premises located at 18 Main Street Townsend subject to the following conditions: - The applicant shall obtain all required approvals, permits, and certificates from the building department, including but not limited to any necessary occupancy permits and confirmation of compliance with applicable building codes - The applicant shall obtain approval from the Board of Health and associated boards of health, including successful completion of all required health inspections and issuance of any required food services permits - The applicant shall obtain approval from the fire department, including successful completion of all required fire ' safety inspections and compliance with all applicable fire codes - The licensee shall not be issued, nor shall the premises be operated under said license until written confirmation of compliance and approval has been received from the building department, Board of Health and Fire Department - The applicant check-in with the police department, town clerk, and treasurer collector for any outstanding or necessary paperwork needing completion before opening ' This approval is expressly contingent upon satisfaction of the above conditions and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Second: Veronica Kell Roll Call vote Veronica Kell: Aye, Valerie Goodrich: Aye, Laura Shifrin: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to approve the common victualler license application submitted by Starbucks Corporation, DBA Starbucks Coffee for the premises located at 18 Main Street Townsend subject to the following conditions: - The applicant shall obtain all required approvals, permits, and certificates from the building department, including but not limited to any necessary occupancy permits and confirmation of compliance with applicable building codes - The applicant shall obtain approval from the Board of Health and associated boards of health, including successful completion of all required health inspections and issuance of any required food services permits - The applicant shall obtain approval from the fire department, including successful completion of all required fire ' safety inspections and compliance with all applicable fire codes - The licensee shall not be issued, nor shall the premises be operated under said license until written confirmation of compliance and approval has been received from the building department, Board of Health and Fire Department - The applicant check-in with the police department, town clerk, and treasurer collector for any outstanding or necessary paperwork needing completion before opening ' This approval is expressly contingent upon satisfaction of the above conditions and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Second: Veronica Kell Roll Call vote Veronica Kell: Aye, Valerie Goodrich: Aye, Laura Shifrin: Aye.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
3.1 Appoint Jacob Dickie as Fleet Mechanic to
Appoint Jacob Dickie as fleet mechanic to the highway department with an effective start date of March 2, 2026
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Jacob Dickie as fleet mechanic to the highway department with an effective start date of March 2, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell. Roll Call vote Veronica Kell: Aye, Valerie Goodrich: Aye, Laura Shifrin: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to appoint Jacob Dickie as fleet mechanic to the highway department with an effective start date of March 2, 2026. Second: Veronica Kell. Roll Call vote Veronica Kell: Aye, Valerie Goodrich: Aye, Laura Shifrin: Aye.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
6.5 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. Second: Veronica Kell Roll call vote Veronica Kell: Aye, Valerie Goodrich: Aye, Laura Shifrin: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session. Second: Veronica Kell Roll call vote Veronica Kell: Aye, Valerie Goodrich: Aye, Laura Shifrin: Aye.” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Kell)
Adjourn
Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to adjourn at 5:58 PM. Second: Veronica Kell Roll call vote Veronica Kell: Aye, Valerie Goodrich: Aye, Laura Shifrin: Aye
From the minutes
“Motion: Valerie Goodrich moved to adjourn at 5:58 PM. Second: Veronica Kell 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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