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Valerie Goodrich
At-large · 2 terms in this record
Valerie E. Goodrich
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Goodrich 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 10 of 10 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (10)
- Jul 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Jun 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Jul 22(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: The amendment was seconded by Laura Shifrin. Amended Motion: To extend…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Goodrich: Yes
July 22, 2026: (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.
Voted: 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)
Jun 30Allow the Board of Health Agent to carry over…Motion: Motion by Sarah Logan to allow the Board of Health Agent…Passed 2–0 · Goodrich: Yes
June 30, 2026: Allow the Board of Health Agent to carry over her vacation time, to be used by December 31, 2026
Motion by Sarah Logan to allow the Board of Health Agent to carry over her vacation time, to be used by December 31, 2026. Seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Abstained; Laura Shifrin - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Goodrich, ShifrinAbstained: Logan
From the minutes
“Motion by Sarah Logan to allow the Board of Health Agent to carry over her vacation time, to be used by December 31, 2026. Seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Abstained; Laura Shifrin - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Jun 30Reimburse the former HR employee for expenditures made on…Motion: Motion by Sarah Logan to reimburse the former HR employee for…Failed 0–3 · Goodrich: No
June 30, 2026: Reimburse the former HR employee for expenditures made on her own
Motion by Sarah Logan to reimburse the former HR employee for expenditures made on her own. Seconded by Laura Shiftin. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - No; Laura Shifrin - No; Valerie Goodrich - No.
Voted: No
No: Goodrich, Logan, ShifrinThe roll call records more no votes than yes votes, so the motion is shown as failed.
From the minutes
“Motion by Sarah Logan to reimburse the former HR employee for expenditures made on her own. Seconded by Laura Shiftin. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - No; Laura Shifrin - No; Valerie Goodrich - No..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
Jun 30(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: Both motions were seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call vote Sarah…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Goodrich: Yes
June 30, 2026: (the minutes do not state the motion)
Both motions were seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call vote Sarah Logan - yes, Laura Shifrin - yes, Valerie Goodtich - yes.
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Both motions were seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call vote Sarah Logan - yes, Laura Shifrin - yes, Valerie Goodtich - yes..” (second: Logan)
Jun 16Approve the TCAM Agreement as presented and authorize signing…Motion: Motion by Sarah Logan to approve the TCAM Agreement as presented…Passed 2–0 · Goodrich: Yes
June 16, 2026 (Joint meeting): Approve the TCAM Agreement as presented and authorize signing out of session with signature stamp
Motion by Sarah Logan to approve the TCAM Agreement as presented and authorize signing out of session with signature stamp. Seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes | Valerie Goodrich - Yes | Laura Shifrin - Abstain.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Goodrich, LoganAbstained: Shifrin
From the minutes
“Motion by Sarah Logan to approve the TCAM Agreement as presented and authorize signing out of session with signature stamp. Seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes | Valerie Goodrich - Yes | Laura Shifrin - Abstain..” (Motion: Logan, second: Shifrin)
May 19Appoint Veronica Kell as a full member of the…Motion: Motion to appoint Veronica Kell as a full member of the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Goodrich: Yes
May 19, 2026: 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)
Voted: 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)
May 19Roll CallMotion: Motion was seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Goodrich: Yes
May 19, 2026: Roll Call
Motion was seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Laura Shifrin - Yes | Sarah Logan - Yes | Valerie Goodrich - Yes.
Voted: 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)
Apr 28Elect Sarah Logan as ClerkMotion: Valerie Goodrich nominated Sarah Logan as Clerk. Sarah Logan accepted, seconded…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Goodrich: Yes
April 28, 2026: Elect Sarah Logan as Clerk
Valerie Goodrich nominated Sarah Logan as Clerk. Sarah Logan accepted, seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes; Laura Shifrin - Yes.
Voted: Yes
Reorganization of the board after the April 27, 2026 election.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich nominated Sarah Logan as Clerk. Sarah Logan accepted, seconded by Laura Shifrin. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes; Laura Shifrin - Yes..” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Shifrin)
Apr 28Elect Valerie Goodrich as ChairMotion: Sarah Logan nominated Valerie Goodrich as Chair. Valerie Goodrich accepted and…Passed 2–0 · Goodrich: Yes
April 28, 2026: Elect Valerie Goodrich as Chair
Sarah Logan nominated Valerie Goodrich as Chair. Valerie Goodrich accepted and seconded. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes. (Laura Shifrin did not vote)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Goodrich, LoganThe minutes say “(Laura Shifrin did not vote)”; she is not shown voting. Valerie Goodrich seconded her own nomination.
From the minutes
“Sarah Logan nominated Valerie Goodrich as Chair. Valerie Goodrich accepted and seconded. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes. (Laura Shifrin did not vote).” (Motion: Logan, second: Goodrich)
Apr 28Elect Laura Shifrin as Vice ChairMotion: Valerie Goodrich nominated Laura Shifrin as Vice Chair, seconded by Sarah…Passed 2–0 · Goodrich: Yes
April 28, 2026: Elect Laura Shifrin as Vice Chair
Valerie Goodrich nominated Laura Shifrin as Vice Chair, seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes. (Laura Shifrin did not vote)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Goodrich, LoganThe minutes say “(Laura Shifrin did not vote)”; she is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Valerie Goodrich nominated Laura Shifrin as Vice Chair, seconded by Sarah Logan. Roll Call Vote: Sarah Logan - Yes; Valerie Goodrich - Yes. (Laura Shifrin did not vote).” (Motion: Goodrich, second: Logan)
Votes with no disagreement (98)
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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