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July 22, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Valerie Goodrich, Laura Shifrin, Sarah Logan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the Police MOA as presented
Motion to accept the Police MOA as presented was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shiftin. Roll Call Vote Laura Shifrin yes, Sarah Logan yes, Valerie Goodrich yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the Police MOA as presented was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shiftin. Roll Call Vote Laura Shifrin yes, Sarah Logan yes, Valerie Goodrich yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Approve the GPI Contract for Brookline Street Engineering MASSDOT Work as presented, to be signed out of session subject to Town Counsel approval
Motion to approve the GPI Contract for Brookline Street Engineering MASSDOT Work as presented, to be signed out of session subject to Town Counsel approval, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin yes, Valerie Goodrich yes, Sarah Logan yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the GPI Contract for Brookline Street Engineering MASSDOT Work as presented, to be signed out of session subject to Town Counsel approval, was made by Sarah Logan and seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin yes, Valerie Goodrich yes, Sarah Logan yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The amendment was seconded by Laura Shifrin. Amended Motion: To extend the CBIZ Advisors, LLC contract for one year, naming Elizabeth as the Town Accountant adviser, pending Town Counsel approval. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin yes, Sarah Logan yes, Valerie Goodrich yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The amendment was seconded by Laura Shifrin. Amended Motion: To extend the CBIZ Advisors, LLC contract for one year, naming Elizabeth as the Town Accountant adviser, pending Town Counsel approval. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin yes, Sarah Logan yes, Valerie Goodrich yes..” (second: Shifrin)
5.4 Hiring freeze exemption: Intermittent Seasonal Laborer Cemetery & Parks
Approve the hiring freeze exemption for an Intermittent Seasonal I .aborer for the Cemetery and Parks Department
Motion to approve the hiring freeze exemption for an Intermittent Seasonal I .aborer for the Cemetery and Parks Department 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 hiring freeze exemption for an Intermittent Seasonal I .aborer for the Cemetery and Parks Department 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)
5.5 Review & Sign Payroll & Bills Payable Warrants Out of Session
Approve the signing of payroll and bills payable warrants out of session
Motion to approve the signing of payroll and bills payable warrants 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 approve the signing of payroll and bills payable warrants 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 all appointments and re-appointments as presented on the roster attached to the agenda, covering the Cultural Council, Recreation Department, Cemetery & Parks Department, and Election Workers
Motion to approve all appointments and re-appointments as presented on the roster attached to the agenda, covering the Cultural Council, Recreation Department, Cemetery & Parks Department, and Election Workers, 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 all appointments and re-appointments as presented on the roster attached to the agenda, covering the Cultural Council, Recreation Department, Cemetery & Parks Department, and Election Workers, 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)
7.4 Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter
Enter Executive Session 7.1 at 4:35PM
Valerie Goodrich moved to enter Executive Session 7.1 at 4:35PM. Sarah Logan seconded. Roll Call Vote Sarah Logan yes, Valerie Goodrich yes, Laura Shifrin yes.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich moved to enter Executive Session 7.1 at 4:35PM. Sarah Logan seconded. Roll Call Vote Sarah Logan yes, Valerie Goodrich yes, Laura Shifrin yes..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Logan)
7.1 Executive Session at
Enter Executive Sessions at PM 7.2 and 7.3 and 7.4
Valerie Goodrich moved to enter Executive Sessions at PM 7.2 and 7.3 and 7.4. Valerie Goodrich so declared. Sarah Logan seconded. Roll Call Vote Laura Shifrin yes, Sarah Logan yes, Valerie Goodrich yes.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich moved to enter Executive Sessions at PM 7.2 and 7.3 and 7.4. Valerie Goodrich so declared. Sarah Logan seconded. Roll Call Vote Laura Shifrin yes, Sarah Logan yes, Valerie Goodrich yes..” (Motion: Goodrich, 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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