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November 13, 2018
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Wesley Blauss, Matthew Dyer, James Hickey, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Kenny Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 56, a public hearing will be held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall, Hanson, Massachusetts on Tuesday, November 13, 2018...
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 56, a public hearing will be held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall, Hanson, Massachusetts on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of allocating the percentage of tax levy to be borne by each class of property for Fiscal 2019. All interested taxpayers are encouraged to present oral or written information on their views. This is a necessary hearing, which must be held prior to certification of the fiscal 2019 tax rate
From the minutes
“In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 56, a public hearing will be held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall, Hanson, Massachusetts on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of allocating the percentage of tax levy to be borne by each class of property for Fiscal 2019. All interested taxpayers are encouraged to present oral or written information on their views. This is a necessary hearing, which must be held prior to certification of the fiscal 2019 tax rate. So moved by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to open the hearing. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Use a uniform rate of $15.53 per $1,000
To use a uniform rate of $15.53 per $1,000
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to use a uniform rate of $15.53 per $1,000. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Not to adopt the Small Residential Tax Exemption
Not to adopt the Small Residential Tax Exemption
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey not to adopt the Small Residential Tax Exemption. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Not to adopt the Small Commercial tax exemption
Not to adopt the Small Commercial tax exemption
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer not to adopt the Small Commercial tax exemption. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Close the Classification Hearing
To close the Classification Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to close the Classification Hearing. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Appoint Mr. Dyer as the Selectmen's Liaison to the Recreation Commission
To appoint Mr. Dyer as the Selectmen's Liaison to the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss to appoint Mr. Dyer as the Selectmen's Liaison to the Recreation Commission. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Accept the donation of bulbs from Lowes
To accept the donation of bulbs from Lowes
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to accept the donation of bulbs from Lowes. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Appoint Christine Spence to the 200th Anniversary Committee
To appoint Christine Spence to the 200th Anniversary Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to appoint Christine Spence to the 200th Anniversary Committee. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Authorize Town Administrator to sign the closing documents for the sale of 270 High Street
To authorize Town Administrator to sign the closing documents for the sale of 270 High Street
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, Hickey, MitchellNo: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to authorize Town Administrator to sign the closing documents for the sale of 270 High Street. Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett requested to be on the record that Ms. Brown was the Town's attorney, hired to handle Town auctions. In order for her to purchase 270 High Street, the Board had to vote to make her a Special Employee so it would not be an ethics violation. While she did clear ethics, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett says Ms. Brown is the Town's counsel and should be acting and solely in the Town's benefit and not her own. Voted 4 – 1 (FitzGerald-Kemmett).” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
The Board vote to accept the bids as presented by William Cushing, Ann Devine, Ruth Teague, Kyle Slagen, Kevin Perkins, Virginia Casoli and John Rothwell or to their nominees and further authorize...
The Board vote to accept the bids as presented by William Cushing, Ann Devine, Ruth Teague, Kyle Slagen, Kevin Perkins, Virginia Casoli and John Rothwell or to their nominees and further authorize the Town Administrator Michael McCue to effectuate the sale to the winning bidders or their nominees by executing any closing documentation necessary in the opinion of legal counsel, including but not limited to, the deeds and settlement statements for properties from the Tax Title Auction held on Friday, October 26, 2018
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey the Board vote to accept the bids as presented by William Cushing, Ann Devine, Ruth Teague, Kyle Slagen, Kevin Perkins, Virginia Casoli and John Rothwell or to their nominees and further authorize the Town Administrator Michael McCue to effectuate the sale to the winning bidders or their nominees by executing any closing documentation necessary in the opinion of legal counsel, including but not limited to, the deeds and settlement statements for properties from the Tax Title Auction held on Friday, October 26, 2018. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Authorize the Town Administrator to instruct Town Counsel to move forward with the case
To authorize the Town Administrator to instruct Town Counsel to move forward with the case
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to authorize the Town Administrator to instruct Town Counsel to move forward with the case. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“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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