MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 6, 2022
16 recorded votes, 5 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
Continue the Classification Hearing
To continue the Classification 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. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Heal, to continue the Classification Hearing. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Heal)
Close the hearing
To close 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. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Heal, to close the hearing. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Heal)
Adjourn to Executive Session
To adjourn to Executive Session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn to Executive Session. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve the Administration policy for Public Records Access along with a Public Response Letter
To approve the Administration policy for Public Records Access along with a Public Response Letter
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve the Administration policy for Public Records Access along with a Public Response Letter. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)
Approve repairing the EV charging stations, if the cost of running the unit is less than the cost to repair/maintaining
To approve repairing the EV charging stations, if the cost of running the unit is less than the cost to repair/maintaining
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 5 members shown present, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve repairing the EV charging stations, if the cost of running the unit is less than the cost to repair/maintaining. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Heal)
Accept Mr. Milisi's disclosure statement
To accept Mr. Milisi's disclosure statement
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 5 members shown present, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to accept Mr. Milisi's disclosure statement. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Hickey)
Approve relocating the flag pole from Maquan to the Water Department
To approve relocating the flag pole from Maquan to the Water Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to approve relocating the flag pole from Maquan to the Water Department. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)
Approve the $100 fee for the Polar Plunge after party at Needles Lodge, February 5, 2023
To approve the $100 fee for the Polar Plunge after party at Needles Lodge, February 5, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the $100 fee for the Polar Plunge after party at Needles Lodge, February 5, 2023. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve the $20 fee for the Historical Commission turkey dinner on May 4, 2023
To approve the $20 fee for the Historical Commission turkey dinner on May 4, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the $20 fee for the Historical Commission turkey dinner on May 4, 2023. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve waiving of fees for the Hanson Community Christmas to use the lodge on December 15, 2022 from 1pm to 8pm to sort Christmas gifts at no charge
To approve waiving of fees for the Hanson Community Christmas to use the lodge on December 15, 2022 from 1pm to 8pm to sort Christmas gifts at no charge
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve waiving of fees for the Hanson Community Christmas to use the lodge on December 15, 2022 from 1pm to 8pm to sort Christmas gifts at no charge. Voted 4-0; 1 abstain.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve the rates as listed
To approve the rates as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the rates as listed. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Accept what the Recreation Commission proposes for day rate fees for the Bridal Cottage, for brides getting ready
To accept what the Recreation Commission proposes for day rate fees for the Bridal Cottage, for brides getting ready
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept what the Recreation Commission proposes for day rate fees for the Bridal Cottage, for brides getting ready. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve relocating the pear tree from Maquan School to Camp Kiwanee; and to not approve the relocating the burning bush as is it an invasive plant
To approve relocating the pear tree from Maquan School to Camp Kiwanee; and to not approve the relocating the burning bush as is it an invasive plant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve relocating the pear tree from Maquan School to Camp Kiwanee; and to not approve the relocating the burning bush as is it an invasive plant. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept, with regret, Mr. Hassett resignation as Town Accountant
To accept, with regret, Mr. Hassett resignation as Town Accountant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept, with regret, Mr. Hassett resignation as Town Accountant. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve the meeting minutes as presented
To approve the meeting minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Rein, to approve the meeting minutes as presented. Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Adjourn the meeting back to Executive Session
To adjourn the meeting back to Executive Session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to adjourn the meeting back to Executive Session. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, 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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