MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 13, 2018
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James Hickey, Donald Howard, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, James McGahan, Kenny Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Name the Winter Street Bridge after Rep. Charles W. Mann
To name the Winter Street Bridge after Rep. Charles W. Mann
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second FitzGerald-Kemmett to name the Winter Street Bridge after Rep. Charles W. Mann. Mr. Hickey asked that Hanover be involved in the park to be named for the Teague Family. So Voted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Execute an agreement with Blue Wave Solar contingent upon approval by Town Counsel
To execute an agreement with Blue Wave Solar contingent upon approval by Town Counsel
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to execute an agreement with Blue Wave Solar contingent upon approval by Town Counsel. Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett requested that Mr. McCue check out the references. Mr. McCue noted he is aware of the company from the other towns he has worked, but he will do additional checking. Mr. Mitchell inquired about lack for production with the Middleboro solar field. Ms. Glynn explained the contract provides for 85% production guarantee every year. If issues arise, they will get the system back on line as soon as possible and cover the costs. So voted.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Add one citizen at large member to the Maquan School Reuse Comm
To add one citizen at large member to the Maquan School Reuse Comm
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Mitchell to add one citizen at large member to the Maquan School Reuse Comm. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve Calvary Baptist Church request for a reduction in the fee as approved by Recreation
To approve Calvary Baptist Church request for a reduction in the fee as approved by Recreation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to approve Calvary Baptist Church request for a reduction in the fee as approved by Recreation. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the one day Liquor license
To approve the one day Liquor license
Yes: Hickey, Howard, McGahan, MitchellAbstained: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to approve the one day Liquor license Voted 4 – 0 – 1 FitzGerald-Kemmett.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Approve the minutes of January 9th and January30th as presented
To approve the minutes of January 9th and January30th as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Howard to approve the minutes of January 9th and January30th as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Howard)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Howard, to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Howard)
From the Hanson Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from WHCA-TV interviews (Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Municipal Focus, July 2023; Ann Rein, Joe Weeks and Frank Milisi, Bring It On, April 2024). Members without a photo show initials.
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