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October 22, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes have no attendance list; all five members are shown present because the minutes record five members voting.
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Kenny Mitchell, Wesley Blauss, James Hickey, Matthew Dyer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 56, a public hearing will be held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall, Hanson, Massachusetts on Tuesday, October 22, 2019...
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 56, a public hearing will be held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall, Hanson, Massachusetts on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of allocating the percentage of tax levy to be borne by each class of property for Fiscal 2020. All interested taxpayers are encouraged to present oral or written information on their views. This is a necessary hearing, which must be held prior to certification of the fiscal 2020 tax rate
From the minutes
“In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 56, a public hearing will be held in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, Town Hall, Hanson, Massachusetts on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of allocating the percentage of tax levy to be borne by each class of property for Fiscal 2020. All interested taxpayers are encouraged to present oral or written information on their views. This is a necessary hearing, which must be held prior to certification of the fiscal 2020 tax rate. So moved by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Adopt a uniform tax rate of $15.27 per $1,000 [down $ .26 from last year]
To adopt a uniform tax rate of $15.27 per $1,000 [down $ .26 from last year]
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to adopt a uniform tax rate of $15.27 per $1,000 [down $ .26 from last year]. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Not to adopt the Small Residential Tax Exemption
Not to adopt the Small Residential Tax Exemption
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer not to adopt the Small Residential Tax Exemption. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Not to adopt the Small Commercial Tax Exemption
Not to adopt the Small Commercial Tax Exemption
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell not to adopt the Small Commercial Tax Exemption. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Close the Tax Classification Hearing
To close the Tax Classification Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer to close the Tax Classification Hearing. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Accept these grant monies
To accept these grant monies
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“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to accept these grant monies. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Waive the fee for this bridal show
To waive the fee for this bridal show
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“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer to waive the fee for this bridal show. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Have Mrs. Marini draft a recommendation to Tetra Tech to return Factory Pond to its background state
To have Mrs. Marini draft a recommendation to Tetra Tech to return Factory Pond to its background state
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded Mr. Hickey to have Mrs. Marini draft a recommendation to Tetra Tech to return Factory Pond to its background state. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Approve Mrs. Marini's recommendation
To approve Mrs. Marini's recommendation
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“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to approve Mrs. Marini's recommendation. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Approve the One Day licenses
To approve the One Day licenses
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“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to approve the One Day licenses. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Re-open the High School playing fields
To re-open the High School playing fields
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“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell to re-open the High School playing fields. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Blauss to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Blauss)
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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