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Hanson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

February 7, 2023

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: Ann Rein

Every vote, in order

Open the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To open the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to open the hearing. Voted 4-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close the hearing. Voted 4 –0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

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

Hold in person Early Voting for the May 20, 2023 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Town of Hanson's Town Clerk's office for the following three days: Monday, May 15, 2023, from 9:00am to...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To hold in person Early Voting for the May 20, 2023 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Town of Hanson's Town Clerk's office for the following three days: Monday, May 15, 2023, from 9:00am to 4:00pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 9:00am to 7:00pm Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 9:00am to 4:00pm

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to hold in person Early Voting for the May 20, 2023 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Town of Hanson's Town Clerk's office for the following three days: Monday, May 15, 2023, from 9:00am to 4:00pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 9:00am to 7:00pm Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

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

Approved the Fraud Prevention policy with the addition of definition of how an employee is defined and generally acknowledge that an employee as defined in the state of Massachusetts Ethics...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approved the Fraud Prevention policy with the addition of definition of how an employee is defined and generally acknowledge that an employee as defined in the state of Massachusetts Ethics Commission, which includes any municipal employee, whether paid or not

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approved the Fraud Prevention policy with the addition of definition of how an employee is defined and generally acknowledge that an employee as defined in the state of Massachusetts Ethics Commission, which includes any municipal employee, whether paid or not. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

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

Accept Ms. Norton's resignation, with regret, from both the Hanson Historical Commission and the Hanson Community Preservation Committee

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept Ms. Norton's resignation, with regret, from both the Hanson Historical Commission and the Hanson Community Preservation Committee

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept Ms. Norton's resignation, with regret, from both the Hanson Historical Commission and the Hanson Community Preservation Committee. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Based on the recommendation of the Town Building Inspector, to not renew Auto Express's Class II license

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Based on the recommendation of the Town Building Inspector, to not renew Auto Express's Class II license

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, based on the recommendation of the Town Building Inspector, to not renew Auto Express's Class II license. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

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

Appoint Charles Baker as a member of the Highway Building Committee, for a period to expire on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Charles Baker as a member of the Highway Building Committee, for a period to expire on June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Charles Baker as a member of the Highway Building Committee, for a period to expire on June 30, 2023. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

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

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

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve meeting minutes as presented on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (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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