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May 5, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Valerie Goodrich, Laura Shifrin, Sarah Logan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, as presented
Sarah Logan moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, as presented. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Aye; Sarah Logan - Aye; Valerie Goodrich - Aye.
From the minutes
“Sarah Logan moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, as presented. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Aye; Sarah Logan - Aye; Valerie Goodrich - Aye..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
5.1 Appoint Donna Howard As Transportation Coordinator Of
Appoint Donna Howard as Transportation Coordinator of the Senior Center, with an effective start date of May 19, 2026, contingent upon the successful completion of all employment requirements
Motion: Sarah Logan moved to appoint Donna Howard as Transportation Coordinator of the Senior Center, with an effective start date of May 19, 2026, contingent upon the successful completion of all employment requirements. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes; Laura Shifrin - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Sarah Logan moved to appoint Donna Howard as Transportation Coordinator of the Senior Center, with an effective start date of May 19, 2026, contingent upon the successful completion of all employment requirements. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes; Laura Shifrin - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
5.2 Appoint Jane O'Hara As Democratic Party Seat Holder On
Appoint Jane O'Hara as the Democratic Party Seat Holder on the Board of Registrars, effective April 1, 2026, for a term to expire March 31, 2029
Motion: Sarah Logan moved to appoint Jane O'Hara as the Democratic Party Seat Holder on the Board of Registrars, effective April 1, 2026, for a term to expire March 31, 2029. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Aye; Sarah Logan - Aye; Valerie Goodrich - Aye.
From the minutes
“Motion: Sarah Logan moved to appoint Jane O'Hara as the Democratic Party Seat Holder on the Board of Registrars, effective April 1, 2026, for a term to expire March 31, 2029. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Aye; Sarah Logan - Aye; Valerie Goodrich - Aye..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
5.3 Appoint Natalie Call As A Full Member Of
Appoint Natalie Call as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 5, 2026, for a term to expire June 30, 2030
Motion: Sarah Logan moved to appoint Natalie Call as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 5, 2026, for a term to expire June 30, 2030. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Sarah Logan moved to appoint Natalie Call as a Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 5, 2026, for a term to expire June 30, 2030. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
5.4 Appoint Abagail Farley As A Full Member Of
Appoint Abigail Farley as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 5, 2026, for a term to expire June 30, 2028
Motion: Sarah Logan moved to appoint Abigail Farley as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 5, 2026, for a term to expire June 30, 2028. Laura Shifrin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion: Sarah Logan moved to appoint Abigail Farley as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective May 5, 2026, for a term to expire June 30, 2028. Laura Shifrin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Transfer the decrease in school assessment to Line 22 - Select Board Salary Reserve/Contracts, with the new FY27 amount for that line set at $109,900
Laura Shifrin moved to transfer the decrease in school assessment to Line 22 - Select Board Salary Reserve/Contracts, with the new FY27 amount for that line set at $109,900. Sarah Logan seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Laura Shifrin moved to transfer the decrease in school assessment to Line 22 - Select Board Salary Reserve/Contracts, with the new FY27 amount for that line set at $109,900. Sarah Logan seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Logan)
8.1 Review/Approve
Approve the three-year employment contract for the Police Chief
Motion: Select Board Clerk Sarah Logan moved to approve the three-year employment contract for the Police Chief. Laura Shifrin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes. Motion carried 3-0.
From the minutes
“Motion: Select Board Clerk Sarah Logan moved to approve the three-year employment contract for the Police Chief. Laura Shifrin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes. Motion carried 3-0..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
8.2 Review And Sign Payroll & Bills Payable Warrants Out Of Session
Review and sign Payroll and Bills Payable Warrants out of session
Sarah Logan moved to review and sign Payroll and Bills Payable Warrants out of session. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Sarah Logan moved to review and sign Payroll and Bills Payable Warrants out of session. Laura Shifrin seconded. No discussion. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Adjourn
Valerie Goodrich moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 PM. Laura Shifrin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 PM. Laura Shifrin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Shifrin)
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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