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16 recorded votes, 0 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 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
Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett announced the Board would be going into 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
“II EXECUTIVE SESSION – Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett announced the Board would be going into 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 So Moved by Mitchell, second by Hickey to go into Executive Session. Roll Call Blauss aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Open the hearing on 81 Ocean for violations of General By-laws 3-11
To open the hearing on 81 Ocean for violations of General By-laws 3-11
“MOTION by Mitchell, second Dyer, to open the hearing on 81 Ocean for violations of General By-laws 3-11. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 81 Ocean Avenue, Hanson is detrimental to the public good and, accordingly, that the Board issue a...
To find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 81 Ocean Avenue, Hanson is detrimental to the public good and, accordingly, that the Board issue a corresponding written determination to the Building Commissioner and authorize the Building commissioner to work with Town Counsel to remedy the situation, using litigation is necessary
“MOTION by Blauss, second by Mitchell to find that based upon the evidence supplied by the Building Commissioner, the property located at 81 Ocean Avenue, Hanson is detrimental to the public good and, accordingly, that the Board issue a corresponding written determination to the Building Commissioner and authorize the Building commissioner to work with Town Counsel to remedy the situation, using litigation is necessary. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Mitchell)
Close hearing
To close hearing
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to close hearing. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Approve the increase in all the building, plumbing and gas fees
To approve the increase in all the building, plumbing and gas fees
“MOTION by Dyer, second Mitchell to approve the increase in all the building, plumbing and gas fees. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Suspend the Class II license for Upscale Auto until clean up is completed
To suspend the Class II license for Upscale Auto until clean up is completed
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Mitchell to suspend the Class II license for Upscale Auto until clean up is completed. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Mr. Dyer as the OCPC representative
To appoint Mr. Dyer as the OCPC representative
“MOTION by Hickey second by Blauss to appoint Mr. Dyer as the OCPC representative. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Reappoint the Board committee assignments as agreed
To reappoint the Board committee assignments as agreed
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Dyer to reappoint the Board committee assignments as agreed. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Open the hearing for 246 East Washington Street
To open the hearing for 246 East Washington Street
“MOTION by Hickey, second Blauss to open the hearing for 246 East Washington Street. Roll Call Blauss aye, Hickey ayes, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye, Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Table the hearing to June 18 2019
To table the hearing to June 18 2019
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Hickey to table the hearing to June 18 2019. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Close the hearing to June 18 2019
To close the hearing to June 18 2019
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to close the hearing to June 18 2019. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Appointment Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in said role
To appointment Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in said role
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to appointment Meredith Marini as Interim Town Administrator until such time as she is no longer needed in said role. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Authorize Mrs. Marini to act on the Board of Selectmen's behalf and sign all documents necessary for the tax possession auction
To authorize Mrs. Marini to act on the Board of Selectmen's behalf and sign all documents necessary for the tax possession auction
“MOTION by Mitchell, second by Hickey to authorize Mrs. Marini to act on the Board of Selectmen's behalf and sign all documents necessary for the tax possession auction. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Approve the minutes as presented
To approve the minutes as presented
“MOTION by Dyer, second by Mitchell to approve the minutes as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
To approve the minutes as presented
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Mitchell to approve the minutes as presented. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
“MOTION by Hickey, second by Mitchell to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
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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