MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 23, 2020
11 recorded votes, 3 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
Postpone the Hanson Town Meeting from July 20 to July 29 and to move the location to the Whitman Hanson High School pursuant to the Acts of 2020, Chapters 53 and 92
To postpone the Hanson Town Meeting from July 20 to July 29 and to move the location to the Whitman Hanson High School pursuant to the Acts of 2020, Chapters 53 and 92
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to postpone the Hanson Town Meeting from July 20 to July 29 and to move the location to the Whitman Hanson High School pursuant to the Acts of 2020, Chapters 53 and 92. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
That the Hanson Town Meeting on July 29, 2020 begin at 6:30 PM
That the Hanson Town Meeting on July 29, 2020 begin at 6:30 PM
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, MitchellNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer, that the Hanson Town Meeting on July 29, 2020 begin at 6:30 PM. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey nay, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 4 – 1.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
For the Board to adopt the July 2020 budget in the amount of $3,663,407.00
For the Board to adopt the July 2020 budget in the amount of $3,663,407.00
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer, for the Board to adopt the July 2020 budget in the amount of $3,663,407.00. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
That Camp Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove not be opened at the present time
That Camp Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove not be opened at the present time
Yes: Blauss, FitzGerald-Kemmett, Hickey, MitchellNo: Dyer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Hickey, that Camp Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove not be opened at the present time. Roll call vote Dyer nay, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 4 – 1.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Open all parks, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and skate parks in the Town of Hanson effective immediately, with installation of guideline signage to follow
To open all parks, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and skate parks in the Town of Hanson effective immediately, with installation of guideline signage to follow
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, MitchellNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to open all parks, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and skate parks in the Town of Hanson effective immediately, with installation of guideline signage to follow. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey nay, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 4 – 1.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Accept May donations as outlined in the Board's packets
To accept May donations as outlined in the Board's packets
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to accept May donations as outlined in the Board's packets. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Allow Parks & Fields to place a Conex box at Maquan and Indian Head fields for soccer and football storage. At their expense, Parks & Fields will remove old sheds that were previously used there...
To allow Parks & Fields to place a Conex box at Maquan and Indian Head fields for soccer and football storage. At their expense, Parks & Fields will remove old sheds that were previously used there for storage and replace a damaged section of fence
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to allow Parks & Fields to place a Conex box at Maquan and Indian Head fields for soccer and football storage. At their expense, Parks & Fields will remove old sheds that were previously used there for storage and replace a damaged section of fence. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Extend the appointments presented to the Board until August 31, 2020
To extend the appointments presented to the Board until August 31, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to extend the appointments presented to the Board until August 31, 2020. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Accept the resignations of Josh Singer and Anne Merlin from the 200^(th) Anniversary Committee
To accept the resignations of Josh Singer and Anne Merlin from the 200^(th) Anniversary Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to accept the resignations of Josh Singer and Anne Merlin from the 200^(th) Anniversary Committee. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Dyer)
Approve the minutes from the May 22 and May 26 meetings
To approve the minutes from the May 22 and May 26 meetings
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to approve the minutes from the May 22 and May 26 meetings. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION at 8:31 p.m. by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to adjourn the meeting. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, 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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