MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2019
72 recorded votes, 3 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
Approve the new fees rates, to allow the Sealer to do a price verification inspection on an annual basis and add a weight kit and retest fee for one half the regular fee
To approve the new fees rates, to allow the Sealer to do a price verification inspection on an annual basis and add a weight kit and retest fee for one half the regular fee
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the new fees rates, to allow the Sealer to do a price verification inspection on an annual basis and add a weight kit and retest fee for one half the regular fee. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
That the Board of Selectmen declare a ten (10) foot strip of land running along the property line between Plot 30 and Plot 32 Woodbine Avenue, as more specifically described in the easement and on...
That the Board of Selectmen declare a ten (10) foot strip of land running along the property line between Plot 30 and Plot 32 Woodbine Avenue, as more specifically described in the easement and on the plan entitled "Plot Plan of Land in Hanson, MA" prepared for Barbara Watts by John W. Delano and Associates, Inc., 220 Hudson Street, Halifax, MA, Job No. JN-6093" both on file in the Town Clerk's Office is no longer needed for exclusive municipal purposes, said property to be deemed surplus property
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss that the Board of Selectmen declare a ten (10) foot strip of land running along the property line between Plot 30 and Plot 32 Woodbine Avenue, as more specifically described in the easement and on the plan entitled "Plot Plan of Land in Hanson, MA" prepared for Barbara Watts by John W. Delano and Associates, Inc., 220 Hudson Street, Halifax, MA, Job No. JN-6093" both on file in the Town Clerk's Office is no longer needed for exclusive municipal purposes, said property to be deemed surplus property. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Declare April as Dollars for Scholars Month
To declare April as Dollars for Scholars Month
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Hickey to declare April as Dollars for Scholars Month. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Authorize Dollars for Scholars to use Maquan School for the annual Electronic Recycling fundraiser
To authorize Dollars for Scholars to use Maquan School for the annual Electronic Recycling fundraiser
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to authorize Dollars for Scholars to use Maquan School for the annual Electronic Recycling fundraiser. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Grant permission for a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green in April
To grant permission for a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green in April
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Dyer to grant permission for a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green in April. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Reappoint Barbara Ferguson to the Board of Registrars
To reappoint Barbara Ferguson to the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss to reappoint Barbara Ferguson to the Board of Registrars. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Appoint Joanne Clemons to the Council of Elder Affairs term to expire June 30, 2020
To appoint Joanne Clemons to the Council of Elder Affairs term to expire June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to appoint Joanne Clemons to the Council of Elder Affairs term to expire June 30, 2020. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the Hanson Little League opening day parade on April 6th
To approve the Hanson Little League opening day parade on April 6th
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to approve the Hanson Little League opening day parade on April 6th. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve Hanson Youth Cheerleading tulip fundraiser on April 20th
To approve Hanson Youth Cheerleading tulip fundraiser on April 20th
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to approve Hanson Youth Cheerleading tulip fundraiser on April 20th. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place Article 1
To place Article 1
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss to place Article 1. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Place Article 2
To place Article 2
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dwyer to place Article 2. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place Article 3
To place Article 3
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to place Article 3. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Place Article 4
To place Article 4
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey NOT to place Article 4. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place Article 5
To place Article 5
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer NOT to place Article 5. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 6
To place and recommend Article 6
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to place and recommend Article 6. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Place Article 7
To place Article 7
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss NOT to place Article 7. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Place and recommend Article 8
To place and recommend Article 8
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place and recommend Article 8. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place and recommend Article 9
To place and recommend Article 9
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to place and recommend Article 9. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place Article 10
To place Article 10
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to place Article 10. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Place and recommend. Article 11
To place and recommend. Article 11
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett second by Hickey to place and recommend. Article 11. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Place Article 12
To place Article 12
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to place Article 12. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 13
To place and recommend Article 13
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Blauss to place and recommend Article 13. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Blauss)
Place Article 14
To place Article 14
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, HickeyAbstained: Mitchell
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dwyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to place Article 14. Voted 4-0-1 Mitchell.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place Article 15
To place Article 15
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Hickey NOT to place Article 15. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Place and recommend Article 16
To place and recommend Article 16
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place and recommend Article 16. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Annual Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend Article 1
To place and recommend Article 1
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Hickey to place and recommend Article 1. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Place and recommend Article 2
To place and recommend Article 2 –
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to place and recommend Article 2 – Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Place and recommend Article 3
To place and recommend Article 3
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Dyer to place and recommend Article 3. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 4
To place and recommend Article 4
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place and recommend Article 4. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place Article 5
To place Article 5
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place Article 5. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place Article 6
To place Article 6
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place Article 6. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place Article 7
To place Article 7
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to place Article 7 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Place Article 8
To place Article 8
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Blauss to place Article 8 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Place Article 9
To place Article 9
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Blauss to place Article 9. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Blauss)
Place Article 10
To place Article 10
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place Article 10. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place Article 11
To place Article 11
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to place Article 11. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place and recommend Article 12
To place and recommend Article 12
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, Hickey, MitchellAbstained: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Dyer to place and recommend Article 12. Voted 4-0-1 FitzGerald-Kemmett.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 13
To place and recommend Article 13
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place and recommend Article 13. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place Article 14
To place Article 14
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place Article 14. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 15
To place and recommend Article 15
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place and recommend Article 15. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place Article 16
To place Article 16
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to place Article 16. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place Article 17
To place Article 17
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Blauss to place Article 17. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Blauss)
Place and recommend Article 18
To place and recommend Article 18
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to place and recommend Article 18. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place and recommend Article 19
To place and recommend Article 19
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to place and recommend Article 19. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place Article 20
To place Article 20
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer NOT to place Article 20. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Place Article 21
To place Article 21
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer NOT to place Article 21. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 22
To place and recommend Article 22
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place and recommend Article 22. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place Article 23
To place Article 23
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place Article 23. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place Article 24
To place Article 24
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place Article 24. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place Article 25
To place Article 25
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Dyer NOT to place Article 25. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Place Article 26
To place Article 26
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to place Article 26. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Place Article 27
To place Article 27
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place Article 27. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place Article 28
To place Article 28
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place Article 28. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place Article 29
To place Article 29
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place Article 29. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 30
To place and recommend Article 30
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place and recommend Article 30. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place and recommend Article 31
To place and recommend Article 31
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to place and recommend Article 31. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Place Article 32
To place Article 32
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Dyer NOT to place Article 32. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Place Article 33
To place Article 33
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dwyer to place Article 33. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place Article 34
To place Article 34
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to place Article 34. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 35
To place and recommend Article 35
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to place and recommend Article 35. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Place Article 36
To place Article 36
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Dyer NOT to place Article 36. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Place Article 37
To place Article 37
From the minutes
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Dyer NOT to place Article 37. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 38
To place and recommend Article 38
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to place and recommend Article 38. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Place and recommend Article 39
To place and recommend Article 39
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to place and recommend Article 39. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Open the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To open the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Place an article in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend the Town of Hanson Zoning Bylaw Section VI. L,: "Special Requirements for Medical
To place an article in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend the Town of Hanson Zoning Bylaw Section VI. L,: "Special Requirements for Medical
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to place an article in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to amend the Town of Hanson Zoning Bylaw Section VI. L,: "Special Requirements for Medical Marijuana Facilities", to add Recreational cultivation, manufacturing, and testing, excluding retail, in the overlay district. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Dyer, second by FitzGerald-Kemmett to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the minutes of January 22, 2019, March 12, 2019 and March 19, 2019 as printed
To approve the minutes of January 22, 2019, March 12, 2019 and March 19, 2019 as printed
From the minutes
“MOTION FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Hickey to approve the minutes of January 22, 2019, March 12, 2019 and March 19, 2019 as printed. Vote 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve, hold and not release the Executive Session minutes of January 22, 2019
To approve, hold and not release the Executive Session minutes of January 22, 2019
From the minutes
“MOTION FitzGerald-Kemmett, second by Dyer to approve, hold and not release the Executive Session minutes of January 22, 2019. Vote 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the One Day Liquor licenses as printed in the agenda
Approve the One Day Liquor licenses as printed in the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION Dyer, second by Hickey approve the One Day Liquor licenses as printed in the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
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 that 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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Fire Union and Fire Chief
The roll call lists Wesley Blauss twice, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“IX EXECUTIVE SESSION – Chairman Mitchell announced that 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 if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Fire Union and Fire Chief So Moved Dyer, second by Hickey to enter Executive Session. Roll call Blauss aye, FitzGerald- Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Blauss aye and Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.”
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, 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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