MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 8, 2022
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: The heading of these minutes says "February 8, 2021", but the town lists them as February 8, 2022 and Joseph Weeks (elected May 2021) is listed present, so they are shown as February 8, 2022.
Present: James Hickey, Matthew Dyer, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, Kenny Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept resignation of Chairman Matt Dyer effective May 21, 2022
To accept resignation of Chairman Matt Dyer effective May 21, 2022
From the minutes
“Motion by Laura Kemmett, seconded by Kenny Mitchell, to accept resignation of Chairman Matt Dyer effective May 21, 2022. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Mitchell)
Place a two-year term for Selectmen for the May 21, 2022 Annual Town Election
To place a two-year term for Selectmen for the May 21, 2022 Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim Hickey, seconded by Laura Kemmett, to place a two-year term for Selectmen for the May 21, 2022 Annual Town Election. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Approve Hanson Business Network request to hold St. Patrick's Day fundraiser at Camp Kiwanee to benefit the Hanson Food Pantry on March 11th
To approve Hanson Business Network request to hold St. Patrick's Day fundraiser at Camp Kiwanee to benefit the Hanson Food Pantry on March 11th
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 5 members shown present, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim Hickey, seconded by Joe Weeks, to approve Hanson Business Network request to hold St. Patrick's Day fundraiser at Camp Kiwanee to benefit the Hanson Food Pantry on March 11th. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Lift mask mandate at Town Hall. All are encouraged to wear a mask if they so choose
To lift mask mandate at Town Hall. All are encouraged to wear a mask if they so choose
From the minutes
“Motion by Laura Kemmett, seconded by Jim Hickey, to lift mask mandate at Town Hall. All are encouraged to wear a mask if they so choose. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Hickey)
Approve the one- day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda
To approve the one- day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Joe Weeks, seconded by Kenny Mitchell, to approve the one- day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Mitchell)
Move forward with working with the schools to reserve the auditorium for the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022
To move forward with working with the schools to reserve the auditorium for the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to move forward with working with the schools to reserve the auditorium for the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022. 5-0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)
Adjourn meeting
To adjourn meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Kenny Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to adjourn meeting. 5-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hickey)
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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