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July 7, 2026
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Valerie Goodrich, Laura Shifrin, Sarah Logan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes of June 30, 2026
Motion to approve the meeting minutes of June 30, 2026, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shiftin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the meeting minutes of June 30, 2026, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shiftin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
5.1 Appointments
Appoint and reappoint the individuals listed on the appointments and reappointment schedule as presented, for the terms indicated
Motion to appoint and reappoint the individuals listed on the appointments and reappointment schedule as presented, for the terms indicated, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint and reappoint the individuals listed on the appointments and reappointment schedule as presented, for the terms indicated, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Authorize Kieran Meehan to sign the FY27 LRTA agreement out of session
Motion to authorize Kieran Meehan to sign the FY27 LRTA agreement out of session was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin -- Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Kieran Meehan to sign the FY27 LRTA agreement out of session was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin -- Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the clerical bargaining unit
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the clerical bargaining unit was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the clerical bargaining unit was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Approve the disclosure form for Cindy Marie Ning, Commission on Disability
Motion to approve the disclosure form for Cindy Marie Ning, Commission on Disability, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the disclosure form for Cindy Marie Ning, Commission on Disability, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Approve the warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary and to authorize the warrant to be signed out of session with signature stamp
Motion to approve the warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary and to authorize the warrant to be signed out of session with signature stamp was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the warrant for the September 1, 2026, State Primary and to authorize the warrant to be signed out of session with signature stamp was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
7.3 Warrant for
Approve the warrant for the October 6, 2026, Special Town Election and to authorize the warrant to be signed out of session with signature stamp
Motion to approve the warrant for the October 6, 2026, Special Town Election and to authorize the warrant to be signed out of session with signature stamp was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the warrant for the October 6, 2026, Special Town Election and to authorize the warrant to be signed out of session with signature stamp was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Approve the listing of the Parks and Cemetery recreation quad vehicle as surplus property on Municibid
Motion to approve the listing of the Parks and Cemetery recreation quad vehicle as surplus property on Municibid was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the listing of the Parks and Cemetery recreation quad vehicle as surplus property on Municibid was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Accept the Bixby Brook Culvert Grant Design Engineering Award and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the grant agreement
Motion to accept the Bixby Brook Culvert Grant Design Engineering Award and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the grant agreement was made by Clerk Sarah Logan and seconded by Vice Chair Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the Bixby Brook Culvert Grant Design Engineering Award and to authorize the Interim Town Administrator to sign the grant agreement was made by Clerk Sarah Logan and seconded by Vice Chair Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
7.7 Review & Sign Payroll & Bills Payable Warrants Out of Session
Review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Aye; Sarah Logan -- Aye; Valerie Goodrich - Aye.
From the minutes
“Motion to review and sign payroll and bills payable warrants out of session was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Aye; Sarah Logan -- Aye; Valerie Goodrich - Aye..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Suspend tcegularly scheduled Select Board meetings indefinitely, with meetings to be called as required for emergent or legally required matters
Motion to suspend tcegularly scheduled Select Board meetings indefinitely, with meetings to be called as required for emergent or legally required matters, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to suspend tcegularly scheduled Select Board meetings indefinitely, with meetings to be called as required for emergent or legally required matters, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
9.3 Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter
Enter all 3 Executive Sessions at 5:09 PM 9.1Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open...
Valerie Goodrich moved to enter all 3 Executive Sessions at 5:09 PM 9.1Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Chair so declares. (Mayotte (Intervenor) v. Town of Townsend, Middlesex County Superior Court Docket No. 2681CV01140) Valerie Goodrich so declared. 9.2Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Chair so declares. (Harrison C Mayotte v. Town of Townsend, et al, Middlesex County Superior Court Docket No. 2681CV01747) Valerie Goodrich so declared. 9.3Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Chair so declares. (RFS Corp v. Town of Townsend, Middlesex County Superior Court Docket No. 2581CV02381) Valerie Goodrich so declared. Laura Shifrin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shiftin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich moved to enter all 3 Executive Sessions at 5:09 PM 9.1Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Chair so declares. (Mayotte (Intervenor) v. Town of Townsend, Middlesex County Superior Court Docket No. 2681CV01140) Valerie Goodrich so declared. 9.2Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Chair so declares. (Harrison C Mayotte v. Town of Townsend, et al, Middlesex County Superior Court Docket No. 2681CV01747) Valerie Goodrich so declared. 9.3Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)): To discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Chair so declares. (RFS Corp v. Town of Townsend, Middlesex County Superior Court Docket No. 2581CV02381) Valerie Goodrich so declared. Laura Shifrin seconded. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shiftin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Shifrin)
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 7:38 PM was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:38 PM was made by Laura Shifrin and seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes; Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Shifrin, second: Logan)
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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