MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 10, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: James Hickey, Kenny Mitchell, Matthew Dyer, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joseph Weeks joined the meeting after the first several votes.
Every vote, in order
Appoint the Interim Town Administrator and/or Town Administrator as the official applicant for and recipient of CARES Act funds
To appoint the Interim Town Administrator and/or Town Administrator as the official applicant for and recipient of CARES Act funds
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to appoint the Interim Town Administrator and/or Town Administrator as the official applicant for and recipient of CARES Act funds. Voted 4-0 (Mr. Weeks not yet present).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Authorize the 200" Anniversary Committee to use the Maquan Elementary School property for a five-hour carnival on October 2, 2021
To authorize the 200" Anniversary Committee to use the Maquan Elementary School property for a five-hour carnival on October 2, 2021
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to authorize the 200" Anniversary Committee to use the Maquan Elementary School property for a five-hour carnival on October 2, 2021. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Authorize the Holiday Committee to hold the Holiday Festival/Tree Lighting on December 4, 2021, at the Hanson Green
To authorize the Holiday Committee to hold the Holiday Festival/Tree Lighting on December 4, 2021, at the Hanson Green
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to authorize the Holiday Committee to hold the Holiday Festival/Tree Lighting on December 4, 2021, at the Hanson Green. Voted 4 —0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Authorize Attorney William Solomon to represent the Town with the Comcast cable renewal process
To authorize Attorney William Solomon to represent the Town with the Comcast cable renewal process
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to authorize Attorney William Solomon to represent the Town with the Comcast cable renewal process. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve the WHRSD request to remove six Rinnai tankless water heaters from the Maquan School and relocate them to the Indian Head and Hanson Middle Schools
To approve the WHRSD request to remove six Rinnai tankless water heaters from the Maquan School and relocate them to the Indian Head and Hanson Middle Schools
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the WHRSD request to remove six Rinnai tankless water heaters from the Maquan School and relocate them to the Indian Head and Hanson Middle Schools. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Election Workers [see attached list], exp. 8-15-22
To appoint Election Workers [see attached list], exp. 8-15-22
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to appoint Election Workers [see attached list], exp. 8-15-22. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Accept the resignation of Emer M. McDonough as a member of the Hanson Board of Assessors with regret
To accept the resignation of Emer M. McDonough as a member of the Hanson Board of Assessors with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to accept the resignation of Emer M. McDonough as a member of the Hanson Board of Assessors with regret. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Fire Chief's request for a Town debit card to make purchases
To approve the Fire Chief's request for a Town debit card to make purchases
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the Fire Chief's request for a Town debit card to make purchases. Voted 5 — 0 (Mr. Weeks had joined the meeting).” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Accept the amendment to the Host Community Agreement to allow for marijuana delivery services at 15 Commercial Way
To accept the amendment to the Host Community Agreement to allow for marijuana delivery services at 15 Commercial Way
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to accept the amendment to the Host Community Agreement to allow for marijuana delivery services at 15 Commercial Way. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Accept the donation of $25 to Elder Affairs
To accept the donation of $25 to Elder Affairs
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept the donation of $25 to Elder Affairs. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Approve the above listed one-day Licenses
To approve the above listed one-day Licenses
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the above listed one-day Licenses. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Approve the meeting
To approve the meeting
Yes: Dyer, Hickey, MitchellAbstained: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Weeks
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the meeting minutes for the following dates: 3-12-20, 9-22-20, 11-17-20, 12-8-20, 1-12-21, 3- 23-21. Voted 3-0-2 (Mr. Weeks & Ms. FitzGerald abstaining).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Enter Executive Session not to return to open session to discuss the following: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open session n may have a detrimental...
To enter Executive Session not to return to open session to discuss the following: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open session n may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body & the chair so declares, to wit: Highway union, and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declare, to wit: 751 Main Street
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to enter Executive Session not to return to open session to discuss the following: to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open session n may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body & the chair so declares, to wit: Highway union, and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declare, to wit: 751 Main Street. Roll call vote Mr. Weeks aye, Ms. FitzGerald- Kemmett aye, Chairman Dyer aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hickey aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
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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