MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 9, 2022
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, James Hickey, Ann Rein, Joseph Weeks, Edwin Heal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Hearing
To open the Hearing
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 5 members shown present, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey to open the Hearing. Voted 4-0, 1 absent.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)
Approve the liquor license transfer for the Olde Hitching Post
To approve the liquor license transfer for the Olde Hitching Post
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal to approve the liquor license transfer for the Olde Hitching Post. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Close the hearing on the transfer of a liquor license
To close the hearing on the transfer of a liquor license
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal to close the hearing on the transfer of a liquor license. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Appoint Roger Means as the facilities manager at Camp Kiwanee, pending Recreation Commission appointment on August 15, 2022
To appoint Roger Means as the facilities manager at Camp Kiwanee, pending Recreation Commission appointment on August 15, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks to appoint Roger Means as the facilities manager at Camp Kiwanee, pending Recreation Commission appointment on August 15, 2022. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Patricia Norton to Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Patricia Norton to Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal to appoint Patricia Norton to Community Preservation Committee. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Approve a Common Victualler license for Two Gals Grill
To approve a Common Victualler license for Two Gals Grill
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal to approve a Common Victualler license for Two Gals Grill. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Offer Lynn McDowell the Executive Assistant position with the Select Board office
To offer Lynn McDowell the Executive Assistant position with the Select Board office
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks to offer Lynn McDowell the Executive Assistant position with the Select Board office. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Open a 30-day public review period on August 10, 2022
To open a 30-day public review period on August 10, 2022
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks to open a 30-day public review period on August 10, 2022. Voted 4-0, 1 abstain.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Schedule a public hearing and potential vote on September 13, 2022
To schedule a public hearing and potential vote on September 13, 2022
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Hickey to schedule a public hearing and potential vote on September 13, 2022. Voted 4-0, 1 abstain.” (Motion: Rein, second: Hickey)
Approve taking to correct the June 2022 Motion, as read by Ms. Feodoroff
To approve taking to correct the June 2022 Motion, as read by Ms. Feodoroff
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve taking to correct the June 2022 Motion, as read by Ms. Feodoroff. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Ratify and sign fire fighters' contract
To ratify and sign fire fighters' contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Heal, to ratify and sign fire fighters' contract. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Heal)
Approve a one-day liquor license as noted on the agenda
To approve a one-day liquor license as noted on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks to approve a one-day liquor license as noted on the agenda. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein to adjourn the meeting. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
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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