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March 17, 2020
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Matthew Dyer, Kenny Mitchell, James Hickey
Absent: Wesley Blauss
Every vote, in order
Postpone the Town Meeting to June 15"
To postpone the Town Meeting to June 15"
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote and does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to postpone the Town Meeting to June 15", Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Mitchell Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Reject the town's right of first refusal on 902 Main Street, Unit #39
To reject the town's right of first refusal on 902 Main Street, Unit #39
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote and does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown. The minutes name Wesley Blauss as seconding this motion, but Wesley Blauss is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Wesley Blauss is not counted present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to reject the town's right of first refusal on 902 Main Street, Unit #39. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Approve the donation of 8 Hi-Vis vests from Sullivan, Inc
To approve the donation of 8 Hi-Vis vests from Sullivan, Inc
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown. The minutes name Wesley Blauss as seconding this motion, but Wesley Blauss is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Wesley Blauss is not counted present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to approve the donation of 8 Hi-Vis vests from Sullivan, Inc. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Accept February 2020 donations
To accept February 2020 donations
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown. The minutes name Wesley Blauss as seconding this motion, but Wesley Blauss is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Wesley Blauss is not counted present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mt. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to accept February 2020 donations. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 —0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Accept donation of 200" Anniversary banner from Webster Printing
To accept donation of 200" Anniversary banner from Webster Printing
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to accept donation of 200" Anniversary banner from Webster Printing. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitgGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Approve April 25" Green Hanson annual Greenup Day from 8:30 — 12:30 p.m. Rell call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye
To approve April 25" Green Hanson annual Greenup Day from 8:30 — 12:30 p.m. Rell call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye
The minutes give only the count (5-0) with 4 members shown present, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve April 25" Green Hanson annual Greenup Day from 8:30 — 12:30 p.m. Rell call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Approve refunds for all Camp Kiwanee events through April
To approve refunds for all Camp Kiwanee events through April
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve refunds for all Camp Kiwanee events through April. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Mary Drake as Animal Control Officer for a 6-month position
To appoint Mary Drake as Animal Control Officer for a 6-month position
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Hickey, to appoint Mary Drake as Animal Control Officer for a 6-month position. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Appoint Timothy White to Veterans Service Officer, Veterans Service Director, Veterans Graves Officer, and Veterans Burial Officer, all terms to expire 3-31-21
To appoint Timothy White to Veterans Service Officer, Veterans Service Director, Veterans Graves Officer, and Veterans Burial Officer, all terms to expire 3-31-21
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mt. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to appoint Timothy White to Veterans Service Officer, Veterans Service Director, Veterans Graves Officer, and Veterans Burial Officer, all terms to expire 3-31-21. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Jeanne Sullivan as Treasurer-Collector under contract expiring 6-30-21
To appoint Jeanne Sullivan as Treasurer-Collector under contract expiring 6-30-21
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to appoint Jeanne Sullivan as Treasurer-Collector under contract expiring 6-30-21. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Appoint Bruce Young to the Regional Agreement Committee
To appoint Bruce Young to the Regional Agreement Committee
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mz. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to appoint Bruce Young to the Regional Agreement Committee. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 —0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Appoint Ms. Webber as alternate to Bruce Young in the Regional Agreement Committee
To appoint Ms. Webber as alternate to Bruce Young in the Regional Agreement Committee
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to appoint Ms. Webber as alternate to Bruce Young in the Regional Agreement Committee. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Execute the limited extension and amendment to the New Bedford Waste Services agreement to expire 6-2020
To execute the limited extension and amendment to the New Bedford Waste Services agreement to expire 6-2020
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to execute the limited extension and amendment to the New Bedford Waste Services agreement to expire 6-2020. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5—0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mt. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to adjourn the meeting. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
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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