MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 11, 2020
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenny Mitchell, James Hickey, Wesley Blauss, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Matthew Dyer
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 Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, 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 Dyer aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Allow Mr. Stanbrook to select, after all cost proposals are in, the engineer(s) who possess competence to cover all of the technical aspects required to evaluate the marijuana cultivation special...
To allow Mr. Stanbrook to select, after all cost proposals are in, the engineer(s) who possess competence to cover all of the technical aspects required to evaluate the marijuana cultivation special permit application by Impressed, LLC
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to allow Mr. Stanbrook to select, after all cost proposals are in, the engineer(s) who possess competence to cover all of the technical aspects required to evaluate the marijuana cultivation special permit application by Impressed, LLC. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Set the fee for a mariuana cultivation special permit as $1,500.00
To set the fee for a mariuana cultivation special permit as $1,500.00
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to set the fee for a mariuana cultivation special permit as $1,500.00. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Allow Cranberry Cove to open without any lifeguards, but with proper signage in place, in compliance with the Governor's orders
To allow Cranberry Cove to open without any lifeguards, but with proper signage in place, in compliance with the Governor's orders
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to allow Cranberry Cove to open without any lifeguards, but with proper signage in place, in compliance with the Governor's orders. Voted 3 — 2.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Extend the FY21-FY22 camping season at Camp Kiwanee from May 9, 2021 to October 31, 2021, to be consistent with the Governor's orders
To extend the FY21-FY22 camping season at Camp Kiwanee from May 9, 2021 to October 31, 2021, to be consistent with the Governor's orders
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mts. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to extend the FY21-FY22 camping season at Camp Kiwanee from May 9, 2021 to October 31, 2021, to be consistent with the Governor's orders. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Accept donations to the Recreation Department
To accept donations to the Recreation Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to accept donations to the Recreation Department. Voted 5 -0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Refund a wedding that had been scheduled at Camp Kiwanee on August 8, 2020
To refund a wedding that had been scheduled at Camp Kiwanee on August 8, 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to refund a wedding that had been scheduled at Camp Kiwanee on August 8, 2020. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Open the October Special Town Meeting Warrant
To open the October Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to open the October Special Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Set the polling for the State Primary from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 1
To set the polling for the State Primary from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 1
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to set the polling for the State Primary from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 1. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Formally accept any COVID- 19 aid, relief and economic security CARES Act-related funds distributed by Plymouth County to the Town of Hanson
To formally accept any COVID- 19 aid, relief and economic security CARES Act-related funds distributed by Plymouth County to the Town of Hanson
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to formally accept any COVID- 19 aid, relief and economic security CARES Act-related funds distributed by Plymouth County to the Town of Hanson. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Not exercise the right of first refusal to purchase 209 Main Street, Unit 52
To not exercise the right of first refusal to purchase 209 Main Street, Unit 52
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to not exercise the right of first refusal to purchase 209 Main Street, Unit 52. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Approve the revised FY21 Selectmen's calendar
To approve the revised FY21 Selectmen's calendar
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to approve the revised FY21 Selectmen's calendar. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the July donation of
To approve the July donation of
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to approve the July donation of $130 from Dorthea Perry to the police department. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the use of the Middle
To approve the use of the Middle
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to approve the use of the Middle School parking lot for Hazardous Waste Collection Day on 9/12/20. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Appoint Curt MacLean as
To appoint Curt MacLean as
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to appoint Curt MacLean as the Interim Highway Director. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the minutes from the April 28, 2020 and June 9, 2020 meetings
To approve the minutes from the April 28, 2020 and June 9, 2020 meetings
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to approve the minutes from the April 28, 2020 and June 9, 2020 meetings. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION at 7:01 p.m. by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to adjourn the meeting. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
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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