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May 19, 2026
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Valerie Goodrich, Laura Shifrin, Sarah Logan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Take Agenda Item 7.1 out of order
Motion to take Agenda Item 7.1 out of order was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion to take Agenda Item 7.1 out of order was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes.” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Approve the meeting minutes of April 28, 2026, May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026
Motion to approve the meeting minutes of April 28, 2026, May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes) 5.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the meeting minutes of April 28, 2026, May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes) 5..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
5.1 Appoint
Appoint Veronica Kell as a full member of the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for the term of May 19, 2026, through June 30, 2028
Motion to appoint Veronica Kell as a full member of the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for the term of May 19, 2026, through June 30, 2028, was made by Sarah JLogan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Veronica Kell as a full member of the Townsend Affordable Housing Trust for the term of May 19, 2026, through June 30, 2028, was made by Sarah JLogan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (second: Shifrin)
5.2 Appoint Jeffrey Moon - Recycling Attendant I
Appoint Jeffrey Moon as Recycling Attendant I to the Recycling Center, with a start date to be determined and contingent upon the successful completion of all employment requirements
Motion to appoint Jeffrey Moon as Recycling Attendant I to the Recycling Center, with a start date to be determined and contingent upon the successful completion of all employment requirements, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes) 6.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Jeffrey Moon as Recycling Attendant I to the Recycling Center, with a start date to be determined and contingent upon the successful completion of all employment requirements, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes) 6..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Dissolve the Town Administrator Screening Committee
Motion to dissolve the Town Administrator Screening Committee was made by Valerie Goodrich and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to dissolve the Town Administrator Screening Committee was made by Valerie Goodrich and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Shifrin)
Approve the recommendations of the Town Administrator Screening Committee and invite candidates Kieran Meehan and Alexandra Lowder for interviews with the Select Board on a date and time to be...
Motion to approve the recommendations of the Town Administrator Screening Committee and invite candidates Kieran Meehan and Alexandra Lowder for interviews with the Select Board on a date and time to be determined was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes, Logan - - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the recommendations of the Town Administrator Screening Committee and invite candidates Kieran Meehan and Alexandra Lowder for interviews with the Select Board on a date and time to be determined was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes, Logan - - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Allow volunteers to perform exterior grounds maintenance at the West Townsend Reading Room and Hart Library on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, 2026
Motion to allow volunteers to perform exterior grounds maintenance at the West Townsend Reading Room and Hart Library on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, 2026 was made by Laura Shiftin and seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to allow volunteers to perform exterior grounds maintenance at the West Townsend Reading Room and Hart Library on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, 2026 was made by Laura Shiftin and seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Logan)
7.3 Surplus Request Senior Center - Freezer and Dishes
Approve the surplus request from the Senior Center for the disposal of a freezer and dishes as presented
Motion to approve the surplus request from the Senior Center for the disposal of a freezer and dishes as presented was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the surplus request from the Senior Center for the disposal of a freezer and dishes as presented was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Approve the Brookline Street Complete Streets Project Contract with Detour Construction, pending Town Counsel review, to be signed out of session
Motion to approve the Brookline Street Complete Streets Project Contract with Detour Construction, pending Town Counsel review, to be signed out of session was made by Sarah Jogan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Brookline Street Complete Streets Project Contract with Detour Construction, pending Town Counsel review, to be signed out of session was made by Sarah Jogan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
7.6 Townsend FY26 Municipal Pavement Management Plan - Brookline Street Budget Item: Interim Town
Approve the Townsend FY26 Municipal Pavement Management Plan for Brookline Street as presented and sign out of session
Motion to approve the Townsend FY26 Municipal Pavement Management Plan for Brookline Street as presented and sign out of session, was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call Vote. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Townsend FY26 Municipal Pavement Management Plan for Brookline Street as presented and sign out of session, was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call Vote. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Logan)
Approve Inception's quote for the digitization of municipal records, pending financial review by the (Interim) Town Administrator and Town Clerk to confirm available funding to cover the full...
Motion to approve Inception's quote for the digitization of municipal records, pending financial review by the (Interim) Town Administrator and Town Clerk to confirm available funding to cover the full contract amount, and to authorize the (Interim) Town Administrator to sign the contract out of session upon confirmation, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shiftin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Inception's quote for the digitization of municipal records, pending financial review by the (Interim) Town Administrator and Town Clerk to confirm available funding to cover the full contract amount, and to authorize the (Interim) Town Administrator to sign the contract out of session upon confirmation, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shiftin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Assign Veronica Kell as an uncompensated volunteer to assist with municipal records retention and preparation for the digitization project for the Select Board office, until the project is completed
Motion to assign Veronica Kell as an uncompensated volunteer to assist with municipal records retention and preparation for the digitization project for the Select Board office, until the project is completed, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to assign Veronica Kell as an uncompensated volunteer to assist with municipal records retention and preparation for the digitization project for the Select Board office, until the project is completed, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
7.8 Townsend Celebrates America's
Approve the Townsend Celebrates America's 250th Birthday parade route for June 20, 2026, as presented
Motion to approve the Townsend Celebrates America's 250th Birthday parade route for June 20, 2026, as presented was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Townsend Celebrates America's 250th Birthday parade route for June 20, 2026, as presented was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
7.9 Select Board Meeting Dates
Defer review and formal approval of the Select Board meeting schedule for June through December 2026 to the June 2, 2026, meeting
Motion to defer review and formal approval of the Select Board meeting schedule for June through December 2026 to the June 2, 2026, meeting was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes)
From the minutes
“Motion to defer review and formal approval of the Select Board meeting schedule for June through December 2026 to the June 2, 2026, meeting was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes).” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
7.10 Review & Sign Payroll & Bills Payable Warrants Out of Session
Authorize the Select Board to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion to authorize the Select Board to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes) 8.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Select Board to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. (Shifrin - Yes; Logan - Yes; Goodrich - Yes) 8..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
10.2 Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law, Chapter
Roll Call
Motion was seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes | Sarah Logan - Yes | Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion was seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes | Sarah Logan - Yes | Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (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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