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Hanson Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

April 11, 2023

53 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

Appoint Joseph Gumbakis as Town of Hanson Veterans Service Officer, for an annual term, commencing April 18, 2023

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Joseph Gumbakis as Town of Hanson Veterans Service Officer, for an annual term, commencing April 18, 2023

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to appoint Joseph Gumbakis as Town of Hanson Veterans Service Officer, for an annual term, commencing April 18, 2023. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)

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

Appoint Margaret Cameron Hickey as Camp Kiwanee Beach Director

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Margaret Cameron Hickey as Camp Kiwanee Beach Director

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to appoint Margaret Cameron Hickey as Camp Kiwanee Beach Director. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)

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

Article 1 (Special Town Meeting warrant)

Article 1: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 2 (Special Town Meeting warrant)

Article 2: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 3 (Special Town Meeting warrant)

Article 3: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 4 (Special Town Meeting warrant)

Article 4: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 5 (Special Town Meeting warrant)

Article 5: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 6 (Special Town Meeting warrant)

Article 6: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 7 (Special Town Meeting warrant)

Article 7: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 8 (Special Town Meeting warrant)

Article 8: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 1 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 1: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 2 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 2: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 3 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 3: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 4 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 4: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 5 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 5: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 7 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 7: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 8 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 8: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 9 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 9: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 10 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 10: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 11 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 11: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 12 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 12: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 13 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 13: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 14 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 14: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 15 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 15: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 17 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 17: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 18 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 18: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 19 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 19: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 20 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 20: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 21 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 21: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 22 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 22: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 23 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 23: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 24 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 24: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 25 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 25: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 26 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 26: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 28 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 28: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 29 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 29: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 30 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 30: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Article 31 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 31: Place and recommend

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend

From the minutes

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

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

Close the May Special Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the May Special Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to close the May Special Town Meeting warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 6 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 6: Place and not recommend

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and not recommend

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and not recommend. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 16 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 16: Place and defer to Town Meeting for recommendation

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and defer to Town Meeting for recommendation

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and defer to Town Meeting for recommendation. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 27 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 27: Place and recommend as revised

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend as revised

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend as revised. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 32 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 32: Place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 33 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 33: Place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 34 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 34: Place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 35 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 35: Place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 36 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 36: Place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Article 37 (Annual Town Meeting warrant)

Article 37: Place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend, with the additional language reflecting current regulation and new proposed regulations as written in the warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Close the May Annual Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the May Annual Town Meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to close the May Annual Town Meeting warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Waive the one-day liquor license fee

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Waive the one-day liquor license fee

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Hickey, waive the one-day liquor license fee. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)

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

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

Approve meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein , to approve meeting minutes as presented on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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. Hickey, to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Hickey)

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

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