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Joe Shank
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At the start of 17 of 18 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
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August 27, 2024: Sign the document as presented for Career Fire Fighters of Townsend, Local 4926
Motion was made by 'Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to sign the document as presented for Career Fire Fighters of Townsend, Local 4926. Theresa A. Morse agreed to have the signature stamp used on the document. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Motion was made by 'Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Joseph Z. Shank to sign the document as presented for Career Fire Fighters of Townsend, Local 4926. Theresa A. Morse agreed to have the signature stamp used on the document. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (second: Shank)
August 16, 2024: Move forward with the Special Town Meeting motions as previously discussed and voted on
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to move forward with the Special Town Meeting motions as previously discussed and voted on. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: Morse
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to move forward with the Special Town Meeting motions as previously discussed and voted on. Motion was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no..” (Motion: Shank, second: Sexton-Diranian)
July 16, 2024 (Joint meeting): Reappoint Mary Jane Churchville to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to start 07/16/2024 to expire on 06/2027
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to reappoint Mary Jane Churchville to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to start 07/16/2024 to expire on 06/2027. Discussion Joseph Z. Shank mentioned that Mary Jane Churchville showed through actions that she does not have the best interest of the 'Town at heart. Funding for buildings can be lost through her actions. Theresa A. Morse spoke in favor and menuoned that MaryJane Churchville was highly respected within the Commission and that she does have the best interest of the Town at heart. Motion was not passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no, Theresa A. Morse yes.
Voted: No
Yes: MorseNo: Sexton-Diranian, ShankThe roll call records more no votes than yes votes, so the motion is shown as failed.
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to reappoint Mary Jane Churchville to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to start 07/16/2024 to expire on 06/2027. Discussion Joseph Z. Shank mentioned that Mary Jane Churchville showed through actions that she does not have the best interest of the 'Town at heart. Funding for buildings can be lost through her actions. Theresa A. Morse spoke in favor and menuoned that MaryJane Churchville was highly respected within the Commission and that she does have the best interest of the Town at heart. Motion was not passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
July 16, 2024 (Joint meeting): Reappoint Eino Kauppi to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to start 07/16/2024 and to expire on 06/2027
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to reappoint Eino Kauppi to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to start 07/16/2024 and to expire on 06/2027. Motion 2|Page 3.2 Review/Vote Appointment for Historic District Commission - Review/Appoint Julia V. Stockwell to the Historic District Commission for 3-year term to start 07/16/2024 and expire on 06/2027 3.3 Review/Vote Re-appoint Michael Brown to the Energy Committee with term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. IV. MEETING BUSINESS: 4.1 Review/ Approve uncollectable ambulance receipts for Fire Department. 4.2 Discuss 'Y2025 Budget and possible budget process changes was not passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no, 'Theresa A. Morse yes.
Voted: No
Yes: MorseNo: Sexton-Diranian, ShankThe roll call records more no votes than yes votes, so the motion is shown as failed.
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton- Diranian to reappoint Eino Kauppi to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to start 07/16/2024 and to expire on 06/2027. Motion 2|Page 3.2 Review/Vote Appointment for Historic District Commission - Review/Appoint Julia V. Stockwell to the Historic District Commission for 3-year term to start 07/16/2024 and expire on 06/2027 3.3 Review/Vote Re-appoint Michael Brown to the Energy Committee with term effective 07/01/2024 to 06/30/2027. IV. MEETING BUSINESS: 4.1 Review/ Approve uncollectable ambulance receipts for Fire Department. 4.2 Discuss 'Y2025 Budget and possible budget process changes was not passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no, 'Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
July 8, 2024: Approve the G. W. Trash Contract Amendment pending paperwork as requested from G.W. Shaw
Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the G. W. Trash Contract Amendment pending paperwork as requested from G.W. Shaw. Short discussion as to funding source for trash contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank no, Theresa A. Morse yes.
Voted: No
Yes: Morse, Sexton-DiranianNo: Shank
“Motion was made by Theresa A. Morse and seconded by Chaz Sexton-Diranian to approve the G. W. Trash Contract Amendment pending paperwork as requested from G.W. Shaw. Short discussion as to funding source for trash contract. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank no, Theresa A. Morse yes..” (Motion: Morse, second: Sexton-Diranian)
July 2, 2024: Appoint Patrick Kawonczyk as Associate Member of the Planning Board with a term effective 07/02/2024 until 06/30/2025
Motion was made by Carol Hoftses and seconded by Lance McNally to appoint Patrick Kawonczyk as Associate Member of the Planning Board with a term effective 07/02/2024 until 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with roll call vore Laura Shifrin yes, Lance McNally yes, Andrew Shepherd yes, Carol Hoffses yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes.
Joint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Carol Hoftses); the Select Board members are shown as the roll call lists them.
“Motion was made by Carol Hoftses and seconded by Lance McNally to appoint Patrick Kawonczyk as Associate Member of the Planning Board with a term effective 07/02/2024 until 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with roll call vore Laura Shifrin yes, Lance McNally yes, Andrew Shepherd yes, Carol Hoffses yes, Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes..”
July 2, 2024: The MART Advisory board for a term from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2025
Motion was made to appoint Chaz Sexton-Diranian to the MART Advisory board for a term from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
“Motion was made to appoint Chaz Sexton-Diranian to the MART Advisory board for a term from 07/02/2024 to 06/30/2025. Motion was passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes and Theresa A. Morse yes..”
June 18, 2024 (Joint meeting): Appoint Lance McNally as a member of the Planning Board with a term effective 06/18/2024 until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025
Motion was made by Andrew Shepherd and seconded by Carol Hoffses to appoint Lance McNally as a member of the Planning Board with a term effective 06/18/2024 until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Mouton was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, , Andrew Shepherd yes.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote of the Select Board and the Planning Board to fill a Planning Board vacancy; the motion was made by Planning Board members. The scanned roll call is partly cut off; a second reading of the page gives “Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Carol Hoffses yes, Laura Shifrin yes, Andrew Shepherd yes.” Theresa Morse was excused from the meeting.
“Motion was made by Andrew Shepherd and seconded by Carol Hoffses to appoint Lance McNally as a member of the Planning Board with a term effective 06/18/2024 until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Mouton was passed with roll call vote Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, , Andrew Shepherd yes..”
June 4, 2024 (Joint meeting): Appoint Todd Arsenault to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025
Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to appoint Todd Arsenault to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Motion was not passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no
Voted: Yes
Yes: Sexton-Diranian, ShankNo: MorseJoint vote of the Select Board and the Board of Health to fill a Board of Health vacancy. The Select Board voted 2-1 in favor, but the two Board of Health members (Jim Le’Cuyer and Christian Roman-Ramirez) voted no, so the motion failed 2-3.
“Motion was made by Joseph Z. Shank and seconded by Theresa A. Morse to appoint Todd Arsenault to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Motion was not passed with Chaz Sexton-Diranian yes, Joseph Z. Shank yes, Theresa A. Morse no.” (Motion: Shank, second: Morse)
June 4, 2024 (Joint meeting): Appoint Charles Serene to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025
Motion was made by Christian Roman-Ramirez and seconded by Theresa A. Motse to appoint Charles Serene to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no
Voted: No
Yes: MorseNo: Sexton-Diranian, ShankJoint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Christian Roman-Ramirez); the Select Board members are shown as the roll call lists them. Joint vote of the Select Board and the Board of Health to fill a Board of Health vacancy. The Select Board voted 1-2, but the two Board of Health members (Jim Le’Cuyer and Christian Roman-Ramirez) voted yes, so the motion passed 3-2.
“Motion was made by Christian Roman-Ramirez and seconded by Theresa A. Motse to appoint Charles Serene to the Board of Health until the next Annual Town Election in April 2025. Motion was passed with Theresa A. Morse yes, Chaz Sexton-Diranian no, Joseph Z. Shank no.”
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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