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Hanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

May 23, 2023

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, David George

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Nominate Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett as Chair of the Select Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To nominate Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett as Chair of the Select Board

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to nominate Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett as Chair of the Select Board. Voted 5 – 0 Rollcall vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)

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

Nominate Joseph Weeks as Vice Chair of the Select Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To nominate Joseph Weeks as Vice Chair of the Select Board

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to nominate Joseph Weeks as Vice Chair of the Select Board. Voted 5 – 0 Rollcall vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)

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

Nominate Ann Rein as Clerk of the Select Board

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To nominate Ann Rein as Clerk of the Select Board

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to nominate Ann Rein as Clerk of the Select Board. Voted 5 – 0 Rollcall vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)

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

Approve the 14-58 Liquors DBA change to Lukes Liquors

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 14-58 Liquors DBA change to Lukes Liquors

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the 14-58 Liquors DBA change to Lukes Liquors. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

For the Select Board to adopt the Home Rule Petition as approved at the October 4, 2021 Town Meeting Article 19 and submit the same to the General Court

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

For the Select Board to adopt the Home Rule Petition as approved at the October 4, 2021 Town Meeting Article 19 and submit the same to the General Court

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, for the Select Board to adopt the Home Rule Petition as approved at the October 4, 2021 Town Meeting Article 19 and submit the same to the General Court. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Accept Patricia Wheeler's resignation to the Capital Improvement Committee, with regret

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept Patricia Wheeler's resignation to the Capital Improvement Committee, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept Patricia Wheeler's resignation to the Capital Improvement Committee, with regret. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

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

Approve the One Day Liquor License as printed on the agenda

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the One Day Liquor License as printed on the agenda

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the One Day Liquor License as printed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda

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

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (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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