MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2020
10 recorded votes, 1 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
Extend the term of all appointed individuals, e.g., election workers and commission members, as presented to the Board
To extend the term of all appointed individuals, e.g., election workers and commission members, as presented to the Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to extend the term of all appointed individuals, e.g., election workers and commission members, as presented to the Board. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the one-year contract extension with the Administrative Professionals Union
To approve the one-year contract extension with the Administrative Professionals Union
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to approve the one-year contract extension with the Administrative Professionals Union. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the one-year contract extension with the Highway Department Union
To approve the one-year contract extension with the Highway Department Union
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to approve the one-year contract extension with the Highway Department Union. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign the closing documents for the Sleeper property
To authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign the closing documents for the Sleeper property
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign the closing documents for the Sleeper property. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Direct Mr. Stanbrook to execute the six-month contract with New Bedford Waste Services LLC on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, expiring on December 31, 2020, with the contract amended to state...
To direct Mr. Stanbrook to execute the six-month contract with New Bedford Waste Services LLC on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, expiring on December 31, 2020, with the contract amended to state that future communication of contract changes to be by certified mail and Town Administrator John Stanbrook as the point of contact in negotiations of this contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to direct Mr. Stanbrook to execute the six-month contract with New Bedford Waste Services LLC on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, expiring on December 31, 2020, with the contract amended to state that future communication of contract changes to be by certified mail and Town Administrator John Stanbrook as the point of contact in negotiations of this contract. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Deem a 2012 Ford Explorer and 2015 Ford Explorer from the police department as surplus property
To deem a 2012 Ford Explorer and 2015 Ford Explorer from the police department as surplus property
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to deem a 2012 Ford Explorer and 2015 Ford Explorer from the police department as surplus property Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Appoint the individuals named above to the groups and expiry dates stated
To appoint the individuals named above to the groups and expiry dates stated
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to appoint the individuals named above to the groups and expiry dates stated. Voted 4 – 0 –1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Appoint Selectman Jim Hickey; Finance Committee Chairman Kevin Sullivan; at-large members Kim McCoy, Chris Ernest and Catherine Coakley; and non-voting alternate/research members Gwendolyn Linn...
To appoint Selectman Jim Hickey; Finance Committee Chairman Kevin Sullivan; at-large members Kim McCoy, Chris Ernest and Catherine Coakley; and non-voting alternate/research members Gwendolyn Linn and John Gillet to the De-Regionalization Feasibility Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to appoint Selectman Jim Hickey; Finance Committee Chairman Kevin Sullivan; at-large members Kim McCoy, Chris Ernest and Catherine Coakley; and non-voting alternate/research members Gwendolyn Linn and John Gillet to the De-Regionalization Feasibility Committee. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve the minutes from the June 23, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes from the June 23, 2020 meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to approve the minutes from the June 23, 2020 meeting. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Enter Executive Session
To enter Executive Session
From the minutes
“MOTION at 7:33 p.m. by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to enter Executive Session. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
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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