MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 17, 2020
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenny Mitchell, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, James Hickey, Matthew Dyer, Wesley Blauss
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Special Permit application hearing for 15 Commercial Way & continue to 7:00 p.m. that evening in joint session with the Zoning Board of Appeals
To open the Special Permit application hearing for 15 Commercial Way & continue to 7:00 p.m. that evening in joint session with the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to open the Special Permit application hearing for 15 Commercial Way & continue to 7:00 p.m. that evening in joint session with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Vote 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Accept the Private Way Plow List for 2020
To accept the Private Way Plow List for 2020
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to accept the Private Way Plow List for 2020. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Execute the FY21 Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Hanson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700, Clerical Union, and the Town of Hanson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700, Highway Union
To execute the FY21 Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Hanson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700, Clerical Union, and the Town of Hanson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700, Highway Union
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to execute the FY21 Memoranda of Agreement between the Town of Hanson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700, Clerical Union, and the Town of Hanson and the AFSCME Council 93, Local 1700, Highway Union. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the amendment made to Matt Cahill's employment contract
To approve the amendment made to Matt Cahill's employment contract
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to approve the amendment made to Matt Cahill's employment contract. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Approve the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Board of Selectmen dated November 2, 2020, by Bruce Young on file with the Town Clerk
To approve the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Board of Selectmen dated November 2, 2020, by Bruce Young on file with the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“MOTION by M1. Dyer, seconded by [Mr. Hickey], to approve the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint against the Board of Selectmen dated November 2, 2020, by Bruce Young on file with the Town Clerk. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Approve the inquiry into firms and the potential cost of hiring an outside company to take over the responsibility of the Hanson De-regionalization Feasibility Committee
To approve the inquiry into firms and the potential cost of hiring an outside company to take over the responsibility of the Hanson De-regionalization Feasibility Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to approve the inquiry into firms and the potential cost of hiring an outside company to take over the responsibility of the Hanson De-regionalization Feasibility Committee. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Blauss)
Accept the October 2020 donations
To accept the October 2020 donations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to accept the October 2020 donations. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Accept the donations of yard signs from the Hanson Rod & Gun Club and of Halloween decorations from Joan and Brian Fruzzetti to Camp Kiwanee
To accept the donations of yard signs from the Hanson Rod & Gun Club and of Halloween decorations from Joan and Brian Fruzzetti to Camp Kiwanee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to accept the donations of yard signs from the Hanson Rod & Gun Club and of Halloween decorations from Joan and Brian Fruzzetti to Camp Kiwanee. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Use Maquan School parking lot for Drive by Festival of Lights with Santa on December 11" and 12"
To Use Maquan School parking lot for Drive by Festival of Lights with Santa on December 11" and 12"
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to Use Maquan School parking lot for Drive by Festival of Lights with Santa on December 11" and 12". Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Use Food Pantry parking lot for the Lug Nuts Car Club collection of Christmas toys for the Hanson Community Christmas event
To use Food Pantry parking lot for the Lug Nuts Car Club collection of Christmas toys for the Hanson Community Christmas event
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to use Food Pantry parking lot for the Lug Nuts Car Club collection of Christmas toys for the Hanson Community Christmas event. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Use of Town Green on April 17 from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for the second Annual First Cast for Pat Fishing Derby granted approval from the Board of Health
To Use of Town Green on April 17 from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for the second Annual First Cast for Pat Fishing Derby granted approval from the Board of Health
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by [Mr. Hickey], to Use of Town Green on April 17 from 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for the second Annual First Cast for Pat Fishing Derby granted approval from the Board of Health. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Accept gift of $5,000 from the Center for Technology & Civic Life
To Accept gift of $5,000 from the Center for Technology & Civic Life
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to Accept gift of $5,000 from the Center for Technology & Civic Life. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Send a letter of support for the Metro South Chamber of Commerce
To send a letter of support for the Metro South Chamber of Commerce
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer to send a letter of support for the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Accept donation of apple tree in memory of Andrea Epps
To Accept donation of apple tree in memory of Andrea Epps
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to Accept donation of apple tree in memory of Andrea Epps. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Move forward with preparing and issuing a letter regarding part of the Right of First Refusal process
To move forward with preparing and issuing a letter regarding part of the Right of First Refusal process
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to move forward with preparing and issuing a letter regarding part of the Right of First Refusal process. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Approve the meeting minutes for October 215, 2020, pending the amendment made as suggested by Mr. Dyer
To approve the meeting minutes for October 215, 2020, pending the amendment made as suggested by Mr. Dyer
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by [Mr. Hickey], to approve the meeting minutes for October 215, 2020, pending the amendment made as suggested by Mr. Dyer. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Continue the hearing on December 15", 2020, at 6:00 p.m
To continue the hearing on December 15", 2020, at 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to continue the hearing on December 15", 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to adjourn the meeting. 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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