MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
January 22, 2019
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Elisha Sullivan as Hanson Police Sergeant effective February 4, 2019
To appoint Elisha Sullivan as Hanson Police Sergeant effective February 4, 2019
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to appoint Elisha Sullivan as Hanson Police Sergeant effective February 4, 2019. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Appoint Michele Grenier contingent upon the Town of Hanson hiring requirements as the Interim Conservation Agent
To appoint Michele Grenier contingent upon the Town of Hanson hiring requirements as the Interim Conservation Agent
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to appoint Michele Grenier contingent upon the Town of Hanson hiring requirements as the Interim Conservation Agent. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Appoint Juvelyn Hartweg to the Recreation Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Juvelyn Hartweg to the Recreation Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer, to appoint Juvelyn Hartweg to the Recreation Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2021. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Open the May 2019 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
To open the May 2019 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett second by Dyer to open the May 2019 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place an article on the May Annual Town Meeting Warrant relative to prohibiting the retail sale of recreational marijuana in the Town of Hanson
To place an article on the May Annual Town Meeting Warrant relative to prohibiting the retail sale of recreational marijuana in the Town of Hanson
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Blauss to place an article on the May Annual Town Meeting Warrant relative to prohibiting the retail sale of recreational marijuana in the Town of Hanson. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Proclaim April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day
To Proclaim April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to Proclaim April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day. Mr. McCue indicated an event will take place, but has not determined the site of the event. The last Arbor Day was held at Town Hall. Mr. Dyer noted is it a great teaching opportunity for the local students. So Voted.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the donations as read
To approve the donations as read
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the donations as read. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the fee waiver for the Hanson Public Library Foundation – Trivia night on July 13th
To approve the fee waiver for the Hanson Public Library Foundation – Trivia night on July 13th
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to approve the fee waiver for the Hanson Public Library Foundation – Trivia night on July 13th. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the State for a street light audit
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the State for a street light audit
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss authorize the Town Administrator to submit an application to the State for a street light audit. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Approve as printed the regular session minutes of November 27th, December 11th and December 18th and accept but hold the Executive Session minutes of December 18th
To approve as printed the regular session minutes of November 27th, December 11th and December 18th and accept but hold the Executive Session minutes of December 18th
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second Hickey to approve as printed the regular session minutes of November 27th, December 11th and December 18th and accept but hold the Executive Session minutes of December 18th. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve as printed the regular session minutes January 15, 2019
To approve as printed the regular session minutes January 15, 2019
Yes: Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, MitchellAbstained: Blauss, Hickey
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second Dyer to approve as printed the regular session minutes January 15, 2019. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 Hickey, Blauss.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the liquor license
To approve the liquor license
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the liquor license. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) - Discussion of the complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and pursuant to G.L. c....
Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) - Discussion of the complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) – Discussion of strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Further 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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Fire Union
From the minutes
“TIVE SESSION Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) - Discussion of the complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(1) – Discussion of strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Further 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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Fire Union So moved by Hickey, second FitzGerald-Kemmett to go into Executive Session Roll Call Blauss aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye and Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, 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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