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Hanson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

July 27, 2021

13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Matthew Dyer, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, Kenny Mitchell, James Hickey

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Appoint Kevin McCarthy as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Hanson effective August Ist, 2021

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Kevin McCarthy as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Hanson effective August Ist, 2021

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 appoint Kevin McCarthy as a Special Police Officer in the Town of Hanson effective August Ist, 2021. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Ryan Shaughnessy as a student Police Officer effective September 20, 2021 upon the successful completion of the academy. Officer Shaughnessy will be appointed as a full-time officer in the...

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ryan Shaughnessy as a student Police Officer effective September 20, 2021 upon the successful completion of the academy. Officer Shaughnessy will be appointed as a full-time officer in the Town of Hanson. Appointment is contingent upon successfully passing medical and psychological exams, and a background check

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Joseph Weeks, to appoint Ryan Shaughnessy as a student Police Officer effective September 20, 2021 upon the successful completion of the academy. Officer Shaughnessy will be appointed as a full-time officer in the Town of Hanson. Appointment is contingent upon successfully passing medical and psychological exams, and a background check. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the request for Ms. Feodoroff drafted special legislation that would allow the Town Administrator to sign off on one-day liquor licenses on behalf of the Board

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request for Ms. Feodoroff drafted special legislation that would allow the Town Administrator to sign off on one-day liquor licenses on behalf of the Board

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the request for Ms. Feodoroff drafted special legislation that would allow the Town Administrator to sign off on one-day liquor licenses on behalf of the Board. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Formulate an article for the October Town Meeting to approve this potential expenditure

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To formulate an article for the October Town Meeting to approve this potential expenditure

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to formulate an article for the October Town Meeting to approve this potential expenditure. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the June donations and read by Mr. Dyer

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To accept the June donations and read by Mr. Dyer

The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to accept the June donations and read by Mr. Dyer. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Joseph Marcos as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Highway Department

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Joseph Marcos as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Highway Department

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to appoint Joseph Marcos as Heavy Equipment Operator for the Highway Department. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Steven Moburg as IT Director for the Town of Hanson

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Steven Moburg as IT Director for the Town of Hanson

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to appoint Steven Moburg as IT Director for the Town of Hanson. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Frank Mola as [unsaid] at South Shore Regional Technical/ Vocational High School

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Frank Mola as [unsaid] at South Shore Regional Technical/ Vocational High School

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to appoint Frank Mola as [unsaid] at South Shore Regional Technical/ Vocational High School. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the one-day liquor licenses as listed to the Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the one-day liquor licenses as listed to the Board

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as listed to the Board. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Dollars for Scholars's request to use Maquan parking lot on September 11th from 9 a.m. to | p.m

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Dollars for Scholars's request to use Maquan parking lot on September 11th from 9 a.m. to | p.m

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve Dollars for Scholars's request to use Maquan parking lot on September 11th from 9 a.m. to | p.m. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the January 12, 2021 meeting minutes

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the January 12, 2021 meeting minutes

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. Mitchell, to approve the January 12, 2021 meeting minutes. Voted 4 - 0 - 1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

~Kemmett, to move to recess in order to conduct the Wage and Personnel meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

~Kemmett, to move to recess in order to conduct the Wage and Personnel meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. FitzGerald~Kemmett, to move to recess in order to conduct the Wage and Personnel meeting. . Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Enter Executive Session, not to return to open session. Rolf cail vote Mr. Weeks aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Chairman Dyer aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hickey aye

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter Executive Session, not to return to open session. Rolf cail vote Mr. Weeks aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Chairman Dyer aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hickey aye

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kernmett, to enter Executive Session, not to return to open session. Rolf cail vote Mr. Weeks aye, Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Chairman Dyer aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hickey aye. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (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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