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July 21, 2020
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenny Mitchell, Matthew Dyer, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, James Hickey, Wesley Blauss
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session. Mr. Mitchell said that the public body will reconvene in Open Session at the end of Executive Session
To enter Executive Session. Mr. Mitchell said that the public body will reconvene in Open Session at the end of Executive Session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to enter Executive Session. Mr. Mitchell said that the public body will reconvene in Open Session at the end of Executive Session. Roll call vote Hickey aye, Dyer aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Recommend the articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Consent Agenda (Articles 2,3,4,5,6, and 7). Rell call Draft Board of Selectmen meeting 7/21/20 - 7
To recommend the articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Consent Agenda (Articles 2,3,4,5,6, and 7). Rell call Draft Board of Selectmen meeting 7/21/20 - 7
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to recommend the articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant Consent Agenda (Articles 2,3,4,5,6, and 7). Rell call Draft Board of Selectmen meeting 7/21/20 - 7 vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5 —0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Article 5 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 5: Recommend Annual Town Meeting Articlel 5
To recommend Annual Town Meeting Articlel 5
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Hickey, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to recommend Annual Town Meeting Articlel 5. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 7 and Article 8
To recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 7 and Article 8
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mt. Hickey, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 7 and Article 8. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald- Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 11
To recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 11
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blause to recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 11. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitcGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Hickey)
Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12
To recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12
Yes: Blauss, FitzGerald-Kemmett, Hickey, MitchellNo: Dyer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12. Roll call vote Dyer nay, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 4-1.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Article 17 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 17: Accept the resignation of Peter Daley from the Parks & Fields Commission, with regret
To accept the resignation of Peter Daley from the Parks & Fields Commission, with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to accept the resignation of Peter Daley from the Parks & Fields Commission, with regret. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald- Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Appoint Paul Clark, 4 Williams Way, to the Parks & Fields Commission, for a term expiring August 31, 2020
To appoint Paul Clark, 4 Williams Way, to the Parks & Fields Commission, for a term expiring August 31, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to appoint Paul Clark, 4 Williams Way, to the Parks & Fields Commission, for a term expiring August 31, 2020. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitgGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Appoint Adam Valachovic, 372 Holmes Street, to the Parks & Fields Commission, for a term expiring August 31, 2020
To appoint Adam Valachovic, 372 Holmes Street, to the Parks & Fields Commission, for a term expiring August 31, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to appoint Adam Valachovic, 372 Holmes Street, to the Parks & Fields Commission, for a term expiring August 31, 2020. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Appoint David Smith to the Master Mechanic position at the Highway Department
To appoint David Smith to the Master Mechanic position at the Highway Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to appoint David Smith to the Master Mechanic position at the Highway Department. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Appoint John Kemmett to the North River Commission as an alternate for a term expiring August 31, 2020
To appoint John Kemmett to the North River Commission as an alternate for a term expiring August 31, 2020
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, Hickey, MitchellAbstained: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to appoint John Kemmett to the North River Commission as an alternate for a term expiring August 31, 2020. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett abstain, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Approve the minutes from the May 5, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes from the May 5, 2020 meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the minutes from the May 5, 2020 meeting. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION at 7:21 p.m. by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to adjourn the meeting. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 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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