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December 7, 2021
18 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the precincts as described above
To approve the precincts as described above
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the precincts as described above. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Appoint Sheila Morris to the Recreation Commission
To appoint Sheila Morris to the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Sheila Morris to the Recreation Commission. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Approve the PTO's request to hold the Polar Plunge at Camp Kiwanee on February 6, 2022 with a back up date of February 13, 2022
To approve the PTO's request to hold the Polar Plunge at Camp Kiwanee on February 6, 2022 with a back up date of February 13, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the PTO's request to hold the Polar Plunge at Camp Kiwanee on February 6, 2022 with a back up date of February 13, 2022. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Hold the license renewals for auto-related licenses and all those who had not submitted an application before December 7, 2021, and to approve all other license renewal requests
To hold the license renewals for auto-related licenses and all those who had not submitted an application before December 7, 2021, and to approve all other license renewal requests
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to hold the license renewals for auto-related licenses and all those who had not submitted an application before December 7, 2021, and to approve all other license renewal requests. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Rescind the vote from November 9, 2021 naming Lisa Green as the ARPA representative and authorized reporter
To rescind the vote from November 9, 2021 naming Lisa Green as the ARPA representative and authorized reporter
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to rescind the vote from November 9, 2021 naming Lisa Green as the ARPA representative and authorized reporter. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Name Todd Hassett, Town Accountant, as the ARPA authorized reporter to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth
To name Todd Hassett, Town Accountant, as the ARPA authorized reporter to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to name Todd Hassett, Town Accountant, as the ARPA authorized reporter to prepare and enter information into the Plymouth County American Rescue Plan Portal in support of 1 or more applications to Plymouth County for the ARPA grants. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Appoint Lisa Green, TownAdministrator, as authorized ARPA representative to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Hanson any such ARPA grant applications and to make all...
To appoint Lisa Green, TownAdministrator, as authorized ARPA representative to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Hanson any such ARPA grant applications and to make all representation certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town to complete each application with approval, representations, and certifications to be evidence by the signature of Ms. Lisa Green, Town Administrator, on such an application. And if any such ARPA grant is awarded, Lisa Green, Town Administrator, will be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the town
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to appoint Lisa Green, TownAdministrator, as authorized ARPA representative to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Hanson any such ARPA grant applications and to make all representation certifications required to be made on behalf of the Town to complete each application with approval, representations, and certifications to be evidence by the signature of Ms. Lisa Green, Town Administrator, on such an application. And if any such ARPA grant is awarded, Lisa Green, Town Administrator, will be the recipient of such grant on behalf of the town. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Close the Town Hall the Thursday and Friday before Christmas to honor the Saturday holiday
To close the Town Hall the Thursday and Friday before Christmas to honor the Saturday holiday
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close the Town Hall the Thursday and Friday before Christmas to honor the Saturday holiday. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Amend the previous motion to the following: department heads will work half a day on Thursday, and they will not work on Friday. Clerical workers will take the 4 floater hours and use them at...
To amend the previous motion to the following: department heads will work half a day on Thursday, and they will not work on Friday. Clerical workers will take the 4 floater hours and use them at their leisure before the end of the fiscal year in compensation for Christmas Eve
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to amend the previous motion to the following: department heads will work half a day on Thursday, and they will not work on Friday. Clerical workers will take the 4 floater hours and use them at their leisure before the end of the fiscal year in compensation for Christmas Eve. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Close the Town Hall the Thursday before New Years Day to honor the Saturday holiday, and department heads will work a half day on Friday before New Years Day
To close the Town Hall the Thursday before New Years Day to honor the Saturday holiday, and department heads will work a half day on Friday before New Years Day
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close the Town Hall the Thursday before New Years Day to honor the Saturday holiday, and department heads will work a half day on Friday before New Years Day. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Recognize the resignation of Brian Smith from the Recreation Committee
To recognize the resignation of Brian Smith from the Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett with regret, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to recognize the resignation of Brian Smith from the Recreation Committee. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Recognize Joan [last name] resignation from the Recreation Committee
To recognize Joan [last name] resignation from the Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell with regret, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to recognize Joan [last name] resignation from the Recreation Committee. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
Recognize Brian [last name] resignation from the Recreation Committee
To recognize Brian [last name] resignation from the Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell with regret, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recognize Brian [last name] resignation from the Recreation Committee. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Weeks)
Accept a gift of $35 from Webster Printing to the Council on Aging
To accept a gift of $35 from Webster Printing to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to accept a gift of $35 from Webster Printing to the Council on Aging. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Mitchell)
Approve meeting minutes for the following meetings: 6/29/21, 9/13/21, and 9/16/21 with amendments specified
To approve meeting minutes for the following meetings: 6/29/21, 9/13/21, and 9/16/21 with amendments specified
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. Weeks, to approve meeting minutes for the following meetings: 6/29/21, 9/13/21, and 9/16/21 with amendments specified. Voted 4 - 0 - 1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Approve the appointment detailed above
To approve the appointment detailed above
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to approve the appointment detailed above. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Mitchell)
Approve the above detailed appointment
To approve the above detailed appointment
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the above detailed appointment. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Enter Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open body may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or...
To enter Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open body may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares to wit. Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to enter Executive Session, not to return to Open Session, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open body may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the Chair so declares to wit. Town Administrator. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Weeks)
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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