MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2019
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Wesley Blauss, James Hickey, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Kenny Mitchell
Absent: Matthew Dyer
Every vote, in order
Affirm Mrs. Marini's recommendation to hire Greer Getzen for the position of executive assistant
To affirm Mrs. Marini's recommendation to hire Greer Getzen for the position of executive assistant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Hickey, to affirm Mrs. Marini's recommendation to hire Greer Getzen for the position of executive assistant. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Contract with MRI for hiring a Town Administrator
To contract with MRI for hiring a Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to contract with MRI for hiring a Town Administrator. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Mitchell)
Authorize the use of motorized vehicles in the Town Forest for Zev Andruk's Eagle Scout project
To authorize the use of motorized vehicles in the Town Forest for Zev Andruk's Eagle Scout project
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to authorize the use of motorized vehicles in the Town Forest for Zev Andruk's Eagle Scout project. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Set the marijuana license application fee at $1,500.00
To set the marijuana license application fee at $1,500.00
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to set the marijuana license application fee at $1,500.00. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Approve the special permit application form for marijuana establishments
To approve the special permit application form for marijuana establishments
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the special permit application form for marijuana establishments. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Approve the special permit application fee as $1,500.00
To approve the special permit application fee as $1,500.00
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the special permit application fee as $1,500.00 Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Mitchell)
Waive the right of first refusal for 902 Main Street Unit 4
To waive the right of first refusal for 902 Main Street Unit 4
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to waive the right of first refusal for 902 Main Street Unit 4. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Approve the donations as listed
To approve the donations as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the donations as listed. Voted 4 –0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Mitchell)
Authorize the Police Chief to trade in a surplus 2010 Ford Explorer, VIN 1FMEU7DE0AUA55272
To authorize the Police Chief to trade in a surplus 2010 Ford Explorer, VIN 1FMEU7DE0AUA55272
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to authorize the Police Chief to trade in a surplus 2010 Ford Explorer, VIN 1FMEU7DE0AUA55272. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Approve a request for a Rustic Bridal Show on March 29, 2020 at Camp Kiwanee at a reduced fee
To approve a request for a Rustic Bridal Show on March 29, 2020 at Camp Kiwanee at a reduced fee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to approve a request for a Rustic Bridal Show on March 29, 2020 at Camp Kiwanee at a reduced fee. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Blauss)
Allow an Annual Electronic Recycling Day to be held at the parking lot of the Maquan School on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to benefit Dollars for Scholars
To allow an Annual Electronic Recycling Day to be held at the parking lot of the Maquan School on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to benefit Dollars for Scholars
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to allow an Annual Electronic Recycling Day to be held at the parking lot of the Maquan School on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. to benefit Dollars for Scholars. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Send a letter of support to the Metro Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Hanson Board of Selectmen
To send a letter of support to the Metro Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Hanson Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to send a letter of support to the Metro Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Hanson Board of Selectmen. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Granting permission for Netflix to use the Maquan School parking lot as a staging area for equipment from August 28-30
Granting permission for Netflix to use the Maquan School parking lot as a staging area for equipment from August 28-30
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, granting permission for Netflix to use the Maquan School parking lot as a staging area for equipment from August 28-30. Voted 4 - 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Rosemary Sampson, 49 Buttercup Circle, to another term with the Cultural Council
To reappoint Rosemary Sampson, 49 Buttercup Circle, to another term with the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to reappoint Rosemary Sampson, 49 Buttercup Circle, to another term with the Cultural Council. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Blauss)
Re-appoint election workers as named below
To re-appoint election workers as named below
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to re-appoint election workers as named below. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Approve the minutes from the June 4, June 18, July 16, July 23 and August 6 meeting minutes
To approve the minutes from the June 4, June 18, July 16, July 23 and August 6 meeting minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to approve the minutes from the June 4, June 18, July 16, July 23 and August 6 meeting minutes. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Blauss)
Approve one-day liquor licenses at Camp Kiwanee as listed
To approve one-day liquor licenses at Camp Kiwanee as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve one-day liquor licenses at Camp Kiwanee as listed. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION at 9:25 p.m. by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to adjourn the meeting. Voted 4–0.” (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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