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October 1, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Wesley Blauss, James Hickey, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Kenny Mitchell, Matthew Dyer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. McLean as interim Highway Surveyor at a rate of $65.00 per hour
To appoint Mr. McLean as interim Highway Surveyor at a rate of $65.00 per hour
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to appoint Mr. McLean as interim Highway Surveyor at a rate of $65.00 per hour. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Waive the building permit fee and grant Mr. Gillet permission to proceed with his project
To waive the building permit fee and grant Mr. Gillet permission to proceed with his project
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to waive the building permit fee and grant Mr. Gillet permission to proceed with his project. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Ms. Broderick to the Historical Commission and Thomas Mill Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Ms. Broderick to the Historical Commission and Thomas Mill Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to appoint Ms. Broderick to the Historical Commission and Thomas Mill Committee for terms to expire on June 30, 2022. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Grant permission to the Hanson Holiday Committee to use the Town Hall on December 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m
To grant permission to the Hanson Holiday Committee to use the Town Hall on December 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to grant permission to the Hanson Holiday Committee to use the Town Hall on December 7th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Approve use of the Town Green on October 5th for a candle light vigil
To approve use of the Town Green on October 5th for a candle light vigil
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to approve use of the Town Green on October 5th for a candle light vigil. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Allow Recreation to use the Maquan School parking lot on October 27th
To allow Recreation to use the Maquan School parking lot on October 27th
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to allow Recreation to use the Maquan School parking lot on October 27th. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Declare those two vehicles as surplus for trade in
To declare those two vehicles as surplus for trade in
From the minutes
“MOTION BY Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer to declare those two vehicles as surplus for trade in. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Reinstate Upscale Auto's Class II Dealer's License
To reinstate Upscale Auto's Class II Dealer's License
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to reinstate Upscale Auto's Class II Dealer's License. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Support this letter to Superintendent Szymaniak
To support this letter to Superintendent Szymaniak
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer to support this letter to Superintendent Szymaniak. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Approve the September 10, 2019 regular and executive session meeting minutes
To approve the September 10, 2019 regular and executive session meeting minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey to approve the September 10, 2019 regular and executive session meeting minutes. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Approve a one-day license for Christine Sullivan for a birthday party on October 18, 2019 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m
To approve a one-day license for Christine Sullivan for a birthday party on October 18, 2019 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer to approve a one-day license for Christine Sullivan for a birthday party on October 18, 2019 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, - Highway...
At this time, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett said the Board will convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, - Highway and further to conduct contact negotiations with nonunion personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, not to return to open session
From the minutes
“VIII EXECUTIVE SESSION At this time, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett said the Board will convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, - Highway and further to conduct contact negotiations with nonunion personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, not to return to open session. So moved by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer. Roll Call Blauss aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye and Dyer aye. 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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