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15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Wesley Blauss, Matthew Dyer, James Hickey, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Kenny Mitchell
Absent: None
Go into executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-...
Chairman Mitchell announced the Board would be going into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non- union personnel. IT Director
“II EXECUTIVE SESSION - Chairman Mitchell announced the Board would be going into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non- union personnel. IT Director So moved by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett. Roll Call Blauss aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Adopt guidance of the marijuana policy
To adopt guidance of the marijuana policy
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss to adopt guidance of the marijuana policy. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Close and post the conservation parcels abutting the Factory Pond
To close and post the conservation parcels abutting the Factory Pond
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to close and post the conservation parcels abutting the Factory Pond. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to contact the abutters by whatever means he deems appropriate and to notify all impacted residents of the pond closures
To authorize the Town Administrator to contact the abutters by whatever means he deems appropriate and to notify all impacted residents of the pond closures
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to authorize the Town Administrator to contact the abutters by whatever means he deems appropriate and to notify all impacted residents of the pond closures. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Enter into an agreement with Gowrie Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
To enter into an agreement with Gowrie Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to enter into an agreement with Gowrie Group and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Accept the donations as presented
To accept the donations as presented
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to accept the donations as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the fee waiver to the American Red Cross for a blood drive on August 22nd
To approve the fee waiver to the American Red Cross for a blood drive on August 22nd
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the fee waiver to the American Red Cross for a blood drive on August 22nd. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
With the exception of the four individuals discussed to approve the re-appointments as listed
With the exception of the four individuals discussed to approve the re-appointments as listed
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss with the exception of the four individuals discussed to approve the re-appointments as listed Voted 4 – 0 – 1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Appoint Don Howard to the Final Plymouth County Hospital Reuse Committee
To appoint Don Howard to the Final Plymouth County Hospital Reuse Committee
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to appoint Don Howard to the Final Plymouth County Hospital Reuse Committee. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Accept with regret Mr. Vess' resignation
To accept with regret Mr. Vess' resignation
“MOTION by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to accept with regret Mr. Vess' resignation. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the revised Vehicle Use Policy
To approve the revised Vehicle Use Policy
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the revised Vehicle Use Policy. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Adopt the policy with the additional language addressing Open Meeting Law
To adopt the policy with the additional language addressing Open Meeting Law
“MOTION FitzGerald-Kemmett, second Hickey to adopt the policy with the additional language addressing Open Meeting Law. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the minutes with the correction of Mr. SJKELS last name
To approve the minutes with the correction of Mr. SJKELS last name
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the minutes with the correction of Mr. SJKELS last name. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the one Day Liquor licenses as presented
To approve the one Day Liquor licenses as presented
“MOTION by Dyer, second Hickey to approve the one Day Liquor licenses as presented. Voted 5 -0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Adjourn
To adjourn
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
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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