MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 18, 2021
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Matthew Dyer, James Hickey, Kenny Mitchell, Joseph Weeks
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Mr. Dyer for Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Mr. Dyer for Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Nomination by Mr. Mitchell for Mr. Dyer for Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett. No other nominations heard. Roll call vote Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Nominate Mr. Mitchell as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Mr. Mitchell as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“Nomination by Mr. Mitchell for Mr. Mitchell as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Mr. Hickey. Roll call vote Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett nay, Mr. Weeks aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Nominate Joseph Weeks as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Joseph Weeks as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Nomination by Mr. Hickey for Joseph Weeks as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett. Roll call vote Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Enter Executive Session to discuss the following: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
To enter Executive Session to discuss the following: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to MGL C. 30A, S. 21(a)(2), to wit: Treasurer/Collector and to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider filing of criminal complaints pursuant to MGL C. 30A, S. 21(a)(5). The Board will reconvene in Open Session following the mend of Executive Session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to enter Executive Session to discuss the following: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel pursuant to MGL C. 30A, S. 21(a)(2), to wit: Treasurer/Collector and to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or to consider filing of criminal complaints pursuant to MGL C. 30A, S. 21(a)(5). The Board will reconvene in Open Session following the mend of Executive Session. Roll call vote Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Approve the transfer as described above
To approve the transfer as described above
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the transfer as described above. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Reopen Town Hall on June 1 st, 2021
To reopen Town Hall on June 1 st, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to reopen Town Hall on June 1 st, 2021. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve the donation of $50 from Harrington to the Public Library
To approve the donation of $50 from Harrington to the Public Library
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the donation of $50 from Harrington to the Public Library. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve the above listed appointment for Lisa Green
To approve the above listed appointment for Lisa Green
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the above listed appointment for Lisa Green. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the above listed appointment for Marilyn Cardile
To approve the above listed appointment for Marilyn Cardile
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the above listed appointment for Marilyn Cardile. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve the above listed appointment for Steve Graham
To approve the above listed appointment for Steve Graham
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the above listed appointment for Steve Graham. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve the resignation of Ryan McGonigle
To approve the resignation of Ryan McGonigle
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the resignation of Ryan McGonigle. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve the resignation date of 6/10/21 for Deb Pettey
To approve the resignation date of 6/10/21 for Deb Pettey
Yes: Dyer, Hickey, MitchellNo: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Weeks
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the resignation date of 6/10/21 for Deb Pettey. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett nay, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks nay, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 3 – 2.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Accept the resignation of Deb Pettey
To accept the resignation of Deb Pettey
Yes: Dyer, Hickey, MitchellNo: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Weeks
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to accept the resignation of Deb Pettey. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald- Kemmett nay, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks nay, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 3 – 2.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Approve the above listed One Day Licenses
To approve the above listed One Day Licenses
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the above listed One Day Licenses. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)
Approve the September 15, 2020, meeting minutes
To approve the September 15, 2020, meeting minutes
The roll call does not match the stated count (4-0-1), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the September 15, 2020, meeting minutes. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 4 – 0 – 1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to adjourn the meeting. Roll call vote Mr. Mitchell aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr Hickey aye, Mr. Weeks aye, Chairman Dyer aye. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, 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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