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Sue Lisio
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Lisio as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 18 of 19 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Nov 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (19)
- Nov 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Aug 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Jul 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2019 · Joint: Present
- May 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Nov 25Not fill the position until April and to nominate…Motion: Board DL moved to not fill the position until April and…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Lisio: Not recorded
November 25, 2019: Not fill the position until April and to nominate Wayne Miller as the Chairman
Board DL moved to not fill the position until April and to nominate Wayne Miller as the Chairman. WM < seconded and accepted the nomination. Unanimous vote.
The minutes write the mover as “DL”; only Wayne Miller (who seconded) and Don Klein were at the meeting, so the mover is shown as Don Klein.
From the minutes
“Board DL moved to not fill the position until April and to nominate Wayne Miller as the Chairman. WM < seconded and accepted the nomination. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein)
Nov 5(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: Letter of Appreciation from Board DK authorized the Town Administrator to…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Lisio: Yes
November 5, 2019: (the minutes do not state the motion)
Letter of Appreciation from Board DK authorized the Town Administrator to write a letter of appreciation from the Board to the departing Building Commissioner with many thanks. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Letter of Appreciation from Board DK authorized the Town Administrator to write a letter of appreciation from the Board to the departing Building Commissioner with many thanks. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Oct 1Appoint Ronald James Petrucci as a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic for…Motion: DL moved to appoint Ronald James Petrucci as a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Lisio: Yes
October 1, 2019: Appoint Ronald James Petrucci as a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department contingent upon the passing of a preemployment medical exam, CORI check with a one-year...
DL moved to appoint Ronald James Petrucci as a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department contingent upon the passing of a preemployment medical exam, CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the mover as “DL,” which is not the initials of any member (Sue Lisio, SL; Don Klein, DK), so no mover is shown.
From the minutes
“DL moved to appoint Ronald James Petrucci as a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic for the Townsend Fire-EMS Department contingent upon the passing of a preemployment medical exam, CORI check with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Sep 17Approve the "Ride along Agreement" as requested by the…Motion: DK Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for 09/17/19 2 moved to approve the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Lisio: Yes
September 17, 2019: Approve the "Ride along Agreement" as requested by the Fire-EMS Chief, Mark Boynton
DK Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for 09/17/19 2 moved to approve the "Ride along Agreement" as requested by the Fire-EMS Chief, Mark Boynton. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“DK Selectmen's Meeting Minutes for 09/17/19 2 moved to approve the "Ride along Agreement" as requested by the Fire-EMS Chief, Mark Boynton. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Sep 3Approve SOG #ADM 19-008Motion: WM moved to approve SOG #ADM 19-008. SL seconded. DK abstained.Passed 2–0 · Lisio: Yes
September 3, 2019: Approve SOG #ADM 19-008
WM moved to approve SOG #ADM 19-008. SL seconded. DK abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Lisio, MillerAbstained: KleinThe minutes say Don Klein abstained; the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve SOG #ADM 19-008. SL seconded. DK abstained..” (Motion: Miller, second: Lisio)
Sep 3Approve the August 5, 2019 meeting minutesMotion: WM moved to approve the August 5, 2019 meeting minutes. DK…Passed 2–0 · Lisio: Yes
September 3, 2019: Approve the August 5, 2019 meeting minutes
WM moved to approve the August 5, 2019 meeting minutes. DK abstain. Unanimous vote
Voted: Yes
Yes: Lisio, MillerAbstained: Klein
From the minutes
“WM moved to approve the August 5, 2019 meeting minutes. DK abstain. Unanimous vote.” (Motion: Miller)
Aug 20Appoint Rob Templeton to the North Middlesex Regional School…Motion: Sue Robbins moved to appoint Rob Templeton to the North Middlesex…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · Lisio: Yes
August 20, 2019 (Joint meeting): Appoint Rob Templeton to the North Middlesex Regional School Committee
Sue Robbins moved to appoint Rob Templeton to the North Middlesex Regional School Committee. WM seconded. Sue Robbins stated the term is until 2021. SL thanked both Rob Templeton and Lyn Giancotti for submitting applications. Unanimous vote.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote: the motion was made by a member of the other board (Sue Robbins); the Select Board members present are shown as the minutes record the vote.
From the minutes
“Sue Robbins moved to appoint Rob Templeton to the North Middlesex Regional School Committee. WM seconded. Sue Robbins stated the term is until 2021. SL thanked both Rob Templeton and Lyn Giancotti for submitting applications. Unanimous vote..”
Aug 6Appoint Kaila Temple as a fulltime firefighter/paramedic effective August…Motion: DK Moved to appoint Kaila Temple as a fulltime firefighter/paramedic effective…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Lisio: Yes
August 6, 2019: Appoint Kaila Temple as a fulltime firefighter/paramedic effective August 6, 2019 to June 30, 2020 contingent upon a background check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period
DK Moved to appoint Kaila Temple as a fulltime firefighter/paramedic effective August 6, 2019 to June 30, 2020 contingent upon a background check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“DK Moved to appoint Kaila Temple as a fulltime firefighter/paramedic effective August 6, 2019 to June 30, 2020 contingent upon a background check and medical exam with a one-year probationary period. WM seconded. Unanimous vote..” (second: Miller)
Aug 6Review the reimbursement request from an employee who lost…Motion: DK moved to review the reimbursement request from an employee who…Failed 0–2 · Lisio: No
August 6, 2019: Review the reimbursement request from an employee who lost his hearing aid
DK moved to review the reimbursement request from an employee who lost his hearing aid. WM seconded. SL confirmed the Town's insurer does not cover this type of loss. Additional discussion included: what types of personal property could be covered, examples included phones and eye glasses, etc., what the town's responsibility is in regards to the losses. SL asked for a vote to approve. SL (No) DK (No) and WM abstained from the vote.
Voted: No
No: Klein, LisioAbstained: MillerThe roll call records more no votes than yes votes, so the motion is shown as failed.
From the minutes
“DK moved to review the reimbursement request from an employee who lost his hearing aid. WM seconded. SL confirmed the Town's insurer does not cover this type of loss. Additional discussion included: what types of personal property could be covered, examples included phones and eye glasses, etc., what the town's responsibility is in regards to the losses. SL asked for a vote to approve. SL (No) DK (No) and WM abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Miller)
Aug 6Approve the meeting minutes for June 18, 2019Motion: DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 18, 2019.…Passed 2–0 · Lisio: Yes
August 6, 2019: Approve the meeting minutes for June 18, 2019
DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 18, 2019. SL seconded. WM abstained from vote. Unanimous vote.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Klein, LisioAbstained: Miller
From the minutes
“DK moved to approve the meeting minutes for June 18, 2019. SL seconded. WM abstained from vote. Unanimous vote..” (Motion: Klein, second: Lisio)
Votes with no disagreement (232)
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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