Townsend Board of Selectmen promote police officer to sergeant By Jacob Vitali June 18, 2021 at 1:19 a.m.
Townsend’s search for interim chief executive moving forward By Jacob Vitali June 14, 2021 at 2:49 p.m.
Cause of fire that destroyed Townsend church rectory still undetermined By Jacob Vitali June 10, 2021 at 11:59 a.m.
Without a town administrator, Townsend selectmen pinch hit for now By M.E. Jones June 7, 2021 at 1:01 p.m.
Townsend, Town Administrator James Kreidler agree to separate ways By Jacob Vitali May 29, 2021 at 8:15 a.m.
Townsend Historical Society prepares for summer season By Submitted Article April 30, 2021 at 1:30 a.m.
Townsend Historical Society prepares for summer season By Submitted Article April 30, 2021 at 1:30 a.m.
Townsend selectman, town administrator clash over pay raise By M.E. Jones April 20, 2021 at 6:28 a.m.
![TOWNSEND — At their first in-person meeting in months, the Board of Selectmen appointed George Reidy to the rank of sergeant from patrolman, despite some concerns in the community about the officer’s past. Reidy has been with the police department since October 2002 and according to Chief of Police James Sartell, he brings a wealth […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/low-l-JohnCronin-01.jpg?w=132 "TOWNSEND — At their first in-person meeting in months, the Board of Selectmen appointed George Reidy to the rank of sergeant from patrolman, despite some concerns in the community about the officer’s past. Reidy has been with the police department since October 2002 and according to Chief of Police James Sartell, he brings a wealth […]")
![TOWNSEND — The search for an interim town administrator is moving forward. At Monday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Chair Veronica Kell said one resume has already been received. Additionally, the board also has a list of potential candidates that has been compiled by Community Paradigm Associates and the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/townsendlogo-2.png?w=88 "TOWNSEND — The search for an interim town administrator is moving forward. At Monday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Chair Veronica Kell said one resume has already been received. Additionally, the board also has a list of potential candidates that has been compiled by Community Paradigm Associates and the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center […]")
![TOWNSEND — The cause of the Dec. 22, 2020 fire that destroyed the St. John the Evangelist Parish rectory is still undetermined according to the State Fire Marshal’s office. A decision to leave the cause as undetermined came after investigators identified several possible ignition sources that could not be eliminated. However, the report said that […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/low-l-tfire2.jpeg?w=132 "TOWNSEND — The cause of the Dec. 22, 2020 fire that destroyed the St. John the Evangelist Parish rectory is still undetermined according to the State Fire Marshal’s office. A decision to leave the cause as undetermined came after investigators identified several possible ignition sources that could not be eliminated. However, the report said that […]")
![TOWNSEND – With the Board of Selectmen having parted ways with town administrator James Kreidler late last month, selectmen will handle daily management duties for now, Chairman Veronica Kell said during a June 4 meeting, held via Zoom. Aimed at dealing with day to day business the town administrator typically handles, the noontime work sessions […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/low-z-townsendkell.png?w=68 "TOWNSEND – With the Board of Selectmen having parted ways with town administrator James Kreidler late last month, selectmen will handle daily management duties for now, Chairman Veronica Kell said during a June 4 meeting, held via Zoom. Aimed at dealing with day to day business the town administrator typically handles, the noontime work sessions […]")
![TOWNSEND — Town Administrator James Kreidler is out. “As a result of certain differences and philosophy in the public administration that have arisen between Town Administrator James M. Kreidler, Jr. and the current Townsend Board of Selectmen, Jim Kreidler has separated from the town in a no-fault agreement with the Board of Selectmen,” Joseph Shank, […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/low-l-kriedlerseparation-01.jpg?w=140 "TOWNSEND — Town Administrator James Kreidler is out. “As a result of certain differences and philosophy in the public administration that have arisen between Town Administrator James M. Kreidler, Jr. and the current Townsend Board of Selectmen, Jim Kreidler has separated from the town in a no-fault agreement with the Board of Selectmen,” Joseph Shank, […]")
![TOWNSEND — Iconic Townsend Common has been spruced up, with new sidewalks running between Routes 119 and 113. Roger Rapoza, superintendent of the Cemetery and Parks Department, said funding for the project came from a $70,000 state grant, with the town providing $25,000 for engineering costs. The sidewalks were a priority for his department because […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/low-l-townsendcommon-01.jpeg?w=132 "TOWNSEND — Iconic Townsend Common has been spruced up, with new sidewalks running between Routes 119 and 113. Roger Rapoza, superintendent of the Cemetery and Parks Department, said funding for the project came from a $70,000 state grant, with the town providing $25,000 for engineering costs. The sidewalks were a priority for his department because […]")
![TOWNSEND — The Townsend Historical Society is gearing up for a variety of events to support the summer restoration of the 18th-century Cooperage at 1 South St. In its “Paws for Preservation” program, animal lovers may nominate their pets, large and small, to be the society mascot. Planning is also underway for the annual arts […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/low-l-historic-1.jpg?w=68 "TOWNSEND — The Townsend Historical Society is gearing up for a variety of events to support the summer restoration of the 18th-century Cooperage at 1 South St. In its “Paws for Preservation” program, animal lovers may nominate their pets, large and small, to be the society mascot. Planning is also underway for the annual arts […]")
![TOWNSEND — Chaz Sexton-Diranian has been elected to the Board of Selectmen, receiving 190 votes according to unofficial results. Sexton-Diranian will replace incumbent Wayne Miller who did not seek re-election. He currently serves as the state representative on the Housing Authority and as a member of the Planning Board. He will take over for the […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/low-l-townsendelection-1.jpg?w=131 "TOWNSEND — Chaz Sexton-Diranian has been elected to the Board of Selectmen, receiving 190 votes according to unofficial results. Sexton-Diranian will replace incumbent Wayne Miller who did not seek re-election. He currently serves as the state representative on the Housing Authority and as a member of the Planning Board. He will take over for the […]")
![Correspondent TOWNSEND — Selectmen last week began their meeting with a budget discussion that led to a brief but prickly back-and-forth between Chairwoman Veronica Kell and Town Administrator James Kreidler. The main issue they clashed over was a 9% salary hike his contract calls for and whether it could be sidelined this year, solely on […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/townsendlogo-1.png?w=88 "Correspondent TOWNSEND — Selectmen last week began their meeting with a budget discussion that led to a brief but prickly back-and-forth between Chairwoman Veronica Kell and Town Administrator James Kreidler. The main issue they clashed over was a 9% salary hike his contract calls for and whether it could be sidelined this year, solely on […]")