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Hanson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 13, 2022

64 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, James Hickey, Joseph Weeks, Edwin Heal

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Allow Boy Scout Troop 68 to use Town Hall Green on October 15/16 for a pumpkin sale and November 26/27 for a wreath sale

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow Boy Scout Troop 68 to use Town Hall Green on October 15/16 for a pumpkin sale and November 26/27 for a wreath sale

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to allow Boy Scout Troop 68 to use Town Hall Green on October 15/16 for a pumpkin sale and November 26/27 for a wreath sale. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Allow Mr. Glass to work with Town's legal counsel to remove the shed

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow Mr. Glass to work with Town's legal counsel to remove the shed

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to allow Mr. Glass to work with Town's legal counsel to remove the shed. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Weeks)

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

Allow Mr. Glass to work with Town's legal counsel to determine the fine to be imposed upon the property, with a suggested deadline of seven days from the next correspondence

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow Mr. Glass to work with Town's legal counsel to determine the fine to be imposed upon the property, with a suggested deadline of seven days from the next correspondence

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to allow Mr. Glass to work with Town's legal counsel to determine the fine to be imposed upon the property, with a suggested deadline of seven days from the next correspondence. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow Mr. Glass to work with Town's legal counsel to determine the fine to be imposed upon the property, with a suggested deadline of seven days from the next correspondence

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to allow Mr. Glass to work with Town's legal counsel to determine the fine to be imposed upon the property, with a suggested deadline of seven days from the next correspondence. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

For an October 1, 2022 date to impose fines until the property is cleaned and cleared to the Building Inspector's approval

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

For an October 1, 2022 date to impose fines until the property is cleaned and cleared to the Building Inspector's approval

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, for an October 1, 2022 date to impose fines until the property is cleaned and cleared to the Building Inspector's approval. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

For an October 1, 2022 date to impose fines until the property is cleaned and cleared to the Building Inspector's approval

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, for an October 1, 2022 date to impose fines until the property is cleaned and cleared to the Building Inspector's approval. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Allow Ms. Green to borrow ten days against vacation and revisit the discussion during the September 27 meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To allow Ms. Green to borrow ten days against vacation and revisit the discussion during the September 27 meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to allow Ms. Green to borrow ten days against vacation and revisit the discussion during the September 27 meeting, Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Article 1

Article 1: Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Article 2

Article 2: Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Recommend

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend

From the minutes

“MOTION to recommend by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend

From the minutes

“MOTION to recommend by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Article 3

Article 3: Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

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

Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

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

Article 6

Article 6: Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

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

Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

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

Article 7

Article 7: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 8

Article 8: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 9

Article 9: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 10

Article 10: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 13

Article 13: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 14

Article 14: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 15

Article 15: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 16

Article 16: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 17

Article 17: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 19

Article 19: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 20

Article 20: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 21

Article 21: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 22

Article 22: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 23

Article 23: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 24

Article 24: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 25

Article 25: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 7

Article 7: Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Hickey Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Hickey)

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

Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Hickey Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Hickey)

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

Article 6

Article 6: Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Hickey Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Hickey)

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

Place

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Hickey Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Hickey)

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

Article 11

Article 11: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend

From the minutes

“MOTION to recommend by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 12

Article 12: Place

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Hickey Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Defer to Town Meeting recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To defer to Town Meeting recommend

From the minutes

“MOTION to defer to Town Meeting recommend by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Article 18

Article 18: Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To place

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

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 4-0, 1 abstain.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Place

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To place

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

From the minutes

“MOTION to place by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 4-0, 1 abstain.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Article 23

Article 23: Remove from Warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To remove from Warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION to remove from Warrant by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Close the Town Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the Town Warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to close the Town Warrant, Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the rental agreement

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the rental agreement

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the rental agreement. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the one-day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the one-day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Heal to approve the one-day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Permit Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars hold its annual Fall Electronic Recycling Day

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To permit Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars hold its annual Fall Electronic Recycling Day

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to permit Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars hold its annual Fall Electronic Recycling Day. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Change the Holiday Committee to use the Town Hall Green for its annual Festival to December 3

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To change the Holiday Committee to use the Town Hall Green for its annual Festival to December 3

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to change the Holiday Committee to use the Town Hall Green for its annual Festival to December 3. Voted 5- 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to adjourn. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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