MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 21, 2023
50 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, James Hickey, Joseph Weeks, Edwin Heal, Ann Rein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session
To enter Executive Session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to enter Executive Session. Voted 5 – 0 Rollcall – Hickey-Aye; Rein-Aye; FK-Aye; Weeks-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Enter into a contract with Robert J. O'Brien, Jr., for a period beginning April 2023 and ending June 30, 2026
To enter into a contract with Robert J. O'Brien, Jr., for a period beginning April 2023 and ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to enter into a contract with Robert J. O'Brien, Jr., for a period beginning April 2023 and ending June 30, 2026. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Support the Town Librarian applying with a letter of intent for the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program
To support the Town Librarian applying with a letter of intent for the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Rein, to support the Town Librarian applying with a letter of intent for the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Rein)
Allow Silver Crescent Photography to hold photography workshops at the Plymouth County Hospital
To allow Silver Crescent Photography to hold photography workshops at the Plymouth County Hospital
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to allow Silver Crescent Photography to hold photography workshops at the Plymouth County Hospital Nurses Building, with hours that exclude Tuesdays, and for a fee to be determined by the Town Administrator, and proof of liability insurance. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)
Have the Town Administrator apply for community compact grant for the purpose of updating the Town's policies and procedures manual
To have the Town Administrator apply for community compact grant for the purpose of updating the Town's policies and procedures manual
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to have the Town Administrator apply for community compact grant for the purpose of updating the Town's policies and procedures manual Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 1 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 1: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 2 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 2: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 3 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 3: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 6 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 6: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 12 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 12: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 14 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 14: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 15 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 15: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 16 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 16: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 19 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 19: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 22 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 22: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 26 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 26: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 27 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 27: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 29 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 29: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 31 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 31: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 1 (Special Town Meeting warrant)
Article 1: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 3 (Special Town Meeting warrant)
Article 3: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 5 (Special Town Meeting warrant)
Article 5: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 6 (Special Town Meeting warrant)
Article 6: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 7 (Special Town Meeting warrant)
Article 7: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 4 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 4: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Rein)
Article 13 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 13: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Rein)
Article 5 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 5: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 7 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 7: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 8 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 8: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 9 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 9: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 10 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 10: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 11 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 11: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 18 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 18: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 23 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 23: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 24 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 24: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 25 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 25: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 28 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 28: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 30 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 30: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 37 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 37: Place
To place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Article 20 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 20: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Article 21 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)
Article 21: Place and recommend
To place and recommend
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place and recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Remove articles 32, 33, 34, 35 from the Warrant
To remove articles 32, 33, 34, 35 from the Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Rein, to remove articles 32, 33, 34, 35 from the Warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Rein)
Close the May Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the May Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close the May Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Close the May Special Town Meeting Warrant
To close the May Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close the May Special Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Allow the Harbor to Bay Ride, scheduled for September 23, 2023
To allow the Harbor to Bay Ride, scheduled for September 23, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to allow the Harbor to Bay Ride, scheduled for September 23, 2023. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve the Waiver of Permit Fee application for the Camp Kiwanee Boat House work
To approve the Waiver of Permit Fee application for the Camp Kiwanee Boat House work
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the Waiver of Permit Fee application for the Camp Kiwanee Boat House work. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Approve the Waiver of Permit Fee application for the Town Hall repair of existing trims/sills work
To approve the Waiver of Permit Fee application for the Town Hall repair of existing trims/sills work
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the Waiver of Permit Fee application for the Town Hall repair of existing trims/sills work. Voted 5–0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Reappoint Ruthann Fleming as Board of Registrar for a 3-year term, ending March 31, 2026
To reappoint Ruthann Fleming as Board of Registrar for a 3-year term, ending March 31, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to reappoint Ruthann Fleming as Board of Registrar for a 3-year term, ending March 31, 2026. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
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 Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
Adjourn to Wage and Personnel
To adjourn to Wage and Personnel
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn to Wage and Personnel Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Weeks)
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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