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Hanson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

October 13, 2020

14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Kenny Mitchell, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Matthew Dyer, James Hickey, Wesley Blauss

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the body in the chair so declares

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the body in the chair so declares. Voted 5-0 Roll call.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

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Open the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the hearing

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“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to open the hearing. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

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Close the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

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“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to close the hearing. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

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That part-time Officer Kyle Barsani be appointed as a Student Police Officer effective January 4, 2021. Upon successful completion of the Cape Cod Police Academy. student officer Barsani will be...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That part-time Officer Kyle Barsani be appointed as a Student Police Officer effective January 4, 2021. Upon successful completion of the Cape Cod Police Academy. student officer Barsani will be appointed as a full- time Police Officer in the Town of Hanson

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, that part-time Officer Kyle Barsani be appointed as a Student Police Officer effective January 4, 2021. Upon successful completion of the Cape Cod Police Academy. student officer Barsani will be appointed as a full- time Police Officer in the Town of Hanson. Voted 5 -— 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

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That part-time officer Nick Karnarski be appointed as student police officer effective February 1', 2021. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, student officer Karnarski will be...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That part-time officer Nick Karnarski be appointed as student police officer effective February 1', 2021. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, student officer Karnarski will be appointed as a full-time police officer in the Town of Hanson

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. Kemmett, that part-time officer Nick Karnarski be appointed as student police officer effective February 1', 2021. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, student officer Karnarski will be appointed as a full-time police officer in the Town of Hanson. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

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That Robert Mansfield be appointed as a full -time police officer in the Town of Hanson contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam, psychological exam, and a background check the date of...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Robert Mansfield be appointed as a full -time police officer in the Town of Hanson contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam, psychological exam, and a background check the date of November lst

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. Kemmett, that Robert Mansfield be appointed as a full -time police officer in the Town of Hanson contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam, psychological exam, and a background check the date of November lst. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

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Name Lieutenant Casey to Deputy Chief. His current contract shall remain in effect until June 30°, 2021. This is only a title change upon review of labor council and subject to review of labor

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To name Lieutenant Casey to Deputy Chief. His current contract shall remain in effect until June 30°, 2021. This is only a title change upon review of labor council and subject to review of labor

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to name Lieutenant Casey to Deputy Chief. His current contract shall remain in effect until June 30°, 2021. This is only a title change upon review of labor council and subject to review of labor. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

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Accept the September donations

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the September donations

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“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to accept the September donations. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

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Execute the warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to execute the warrant. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

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Place the question on the May 15, 2021 Town Election Ballot

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the question on the May 15, 2021 Town Election Ballot

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“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to place the question on the May 15, 2021 Town Election Ballot. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

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Appoint Joshua Pratti to the Board of Appeals, Alternate, expiring June 30, 2021

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Joshua Pratti to the Board of Appeals, Alternate, expiring June 30, 2021

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mrs. Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to appoint Joshua Pratti to the Board of Appeals, Alternate, expiring June 30, 2021. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

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Grant Bryce Parkinson's request to move forward with his Town Hall beautification Eagle Scout project

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant Bryce Parkinson's request to move forward with his Town Hall beautification Eagle Scout project

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mrs. FizGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to grant Bryce Parkinson's request to move forward with his Town Hall beautification Eagle Scout project. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

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Grant the discount to the Boy Scouts

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant the discount to the Boy Scouts

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“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to grant the discount to the Boy Scouts. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mrs. Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to adjourn the meeting. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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