MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
May 1, 2018
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Donald Howard, James Hickey, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, James McGahan, Kenny Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Patricia Sointu to the Economic Development Committee Term to expire on June 30, 2021
To appoint Patricia Sointu to the Economic Development Committee Term to expire on June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to appoint Patricia Sointu to the Economic Development Committee Term to expire on June 30, 2021. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Matt Dyer to the 200th Anniversary Committee – Term to expire June 30, 2020
To appoint Matt Dyer to the 200th Anniversary Committee – Term to expire June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Howard to appoint Matt Dyer to the 200th Anniversary Committee – Term to expire June 30, 2020. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Howard)
Affirm the Town Administrator's recommendation to hire Mary Ellen Buckley
To affirm the Town Administrator's recommendation to hire Mary Ellen Buckley
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to affirm the Town Administrator's recommendation to hire Mary Ellen Buckley. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the request of Hanson Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, June 3rd for the annual fishing derby
To approve the request of Hanson Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, June 3rd for the annual fishing derby
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Howard to approve the request of Hanson Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, June 3rd for the annual fishing derby. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Howard)
Approve the one day liquor license for Wes Blauss on May 19th at Nathaniel Thomas Mill
To approve the one day liquor license for Wes Blauss on May 19th at Nathaniel Thomas Mill
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to approve the one day liquor license for Wes Blauss on May 19th at Nathaniel Thomas Mill. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the one day liquor license at the Hanson Library on May 8th for a fundraiser
To approve the one day liquor license at the Hanson Library on May 8th for a fundraiser
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to approve the one day liquor license at the Hanson Library on May 8th for a fundraiser. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Amend the Executive Session minutes of March 20, 2018 as presented
To amend the Executive Session minutes of March 20, 2018 as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Hickey to amend the Executive Session minutes of March 20, 2018 as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: Hickey)
Article 1 (Special Town Meeting warrant)
Article 1: Pass Over
To Pass Over
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Howard to Pass Over. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Howard)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Recommend Article 2
To recommend Article 2
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Howard to recommend Article 2. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Howard)
Approve the budget Article 5 as presented
To approve the budget Article 5 as presented
Yes: Hickey, Howard, McGahan, MitchellAbstained: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to approve the budget Article 5 as presented. Voted 4 –0 - 1 FitzGerald-Kemmett.” (Motion: Howard, second: Mitchell)
Recommend Article 10
To recommend Article 10
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Howard to recommend Article 10. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Howard)
Passover articles 19 & 20
To Passover articles 19 & 20
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Mitchell to Passover articles 19 & 20. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Recommend Article 30
To recommend Article 30
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Howard to recommend Article 30. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Howard)
Authorize Town Administrator to continue with contract with Facilities Manager
To authorize Town Administrator to continue with contract with Facilities Manager
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Mitchell to authorize Town Administrator to continue with contract with Facilities Manager. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
To Adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION Howard, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to Adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Howard, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
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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