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Hanson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

October 15, 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

Go into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining, specifically a grievance filed by the Hanson Firefighters Association, to return to open session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

At this time, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett announced the Board will convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining, specifically a grievance filed by the Hanson Firefighters Association, to return to open session

From the minutes

“II EXECUTIVE SESSION - At this time, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett announced the Board will convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining, specifically a grievance filed by the Hanson Firefighters Association, to return to open session. So moved by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell. Roll Call Blauss aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mitchell aye and Dyer aye. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve and execute the agreement

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and execute the agreement

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey to approve and execute the agreement. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept this grant and gift

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept this grant and gift

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer to accept this grant and gift. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Allow the use of Maquan School parking lot for this event

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow the use of Maquan School parking lot for this event

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey to allow the use of Maquan School parking lot for this event. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Allow Troop 68 to use the Town Green on October 19th and 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a troop fundraiser

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow Troop 68 to use the Town Green on October 19th and 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a troop fundraiser

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to allow Troop 68 to use the Town Green on October 19th and 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a troop fundraiser. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept Mr. Deveuve's resignation with regret from both of the committees

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept Mr. Deveuve's resignation with regret from both of the committees

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to accept Mr. Deveuve's resignation with regret from both of the committees. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Marjorie Young as Election Workers for terms to expire June 30, 2020

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Marjorie Young as Election Workers for terms to expire June 30, 2020

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer to appoint Mr. and Mrs. Bruce and Marjorie Young as Election Workers for terms to expire June 30, 2020. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept the September 17, 2019 and October 1, 2019 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the September 17, 2019 and October 1, 2019 meeting minutes

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to accept the September 17, 2019 and October 1, 2019 meeting minutes. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Open the hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey to open the hearing. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Issue a Marijuana Cultivation license to Impressed, LLC

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To issue a Marijuana Cultivation license to Impressed, LLC

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to issue a Marijuana Cultivation license to Impressed, LLC. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION By Mr. Mitchel, seconded by Mr. Hickey to close the hearing. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey to adjourn the meeting. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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