MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 11, 2023
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joseph Weeks attended by Zoom and, as the minutes say, did not take part in the votes.
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, Edwin Heal, David George, Ann Rein
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joseph Weeks attended by Zoom and did not take part in the votes.
Every vote, in order
Appoint Kyle Thompson as a Skilled Laborer to the Highway Department, starting Monday July 17, 2023
To appoint Kyle Thompson as a Skilled Laborer to the Highway Department, starting Monday July 17, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Kyle Thompson as a Skilled Laborer to the Highway Department, starting Monday July 17, 2023. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Have Mr. Kinsherf approach Mr. Abrahams for a proposal for the scope of work as discussed this evening
To have Mr. Kinsherf approach Mr. Abrahams for a proposal for the scope of work as discussed this evening
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to have Mr. Kinsherf approach Mr. Abrahams for a proposal for the scope of work as discussed this evening. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Open October Special Town Meeting warrant
To open October Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to open October Special Town Meeting warrant. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Approve the request to fund the Demolition of the Maquan School Project out of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA Funds) in the amount of $936,666, with $418,801 being requested through the Plymouth...
To approve the request to fund the Demolition of the Maquan School Project out of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA Funds) in the amount of $936,666, with $418,801 being requested through the Plymouth County ARPA allocation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the request to fund the Demolition of the Maquan School Project out of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA Funds) in the amount of $936,666, with $418,801 being requested through the Plymouth County ARPA allocation. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Declare the items on the Maquan School auction list created by Mr. Baker as surplus items for the purpose of Ms. Green working with an auction house to get said items sold
To declare the items on the Maquan School auction list created by Mr. Baker as surplus items for the purpose of Ms. Green working with an auction house to get said items sold
The count in the minutes is incomplete ("Voted – 0": no one opposed, but the number voting yes is missing), so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to declare the items on the Maquan School auction list created by Mr. Baker as surplus items for the purpose of Ms. Green working with an auction house to get said items sold. Voted – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Transfer a total of $84,735.94 between departments appropriations in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 amending Chapter 44, Section 33B(non-expiring), of the Massachusetts General...
To transfer a total of $84,735.94 between departments appropriations in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 amending Chapter 44, Section 33B(non-expiring), of the Massachusetts General Law, as printed in the year end line transfer request sheet provided this evening
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to transfer a total of $84,735.94 between departments appropriations in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 amending Chapter 44, Section 33B(non-expiring), of the Massachusetts General Law, as printed in the year end line transfer request sheet provided this evening. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the gift of Camp Fire Girls vest, bead craft machine, and beads for display from Doris Baker Fraher for Needles Lodge
To accept the gift of Camp Fire Girls vest, bead craft machine, and beads for display from Doris Baker Fraher for Needles Lodge
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the gift of Camp Fire Girls vest, bead craft machine, and beads for display from Doris Baker Fraher for Needles Lodge. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Accept the gift of a Couch from Hanson Housing Authority for the Bridal Cottage
To accept the gift of a Couch from Hanson Housing Authority for the Bridal Cottage
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the gift of a Couch from Hanson Housing Authority for the Bridal Cottage. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Accept the gift of a Bed from Roger Means for the Bridal Cottage
To accept the gift of a Bed from Roger Means for the Bridal Cottage
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the gift of a Bed from Roger Means for the Bridal Cottage. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Accept the gift of blue stone and cobble stone for the walkway from Dori Jamison for the Bridal Cottage
To accept the gift of blue stone and cobble stone for the walkway from Dori Jamison for the Bridal Cottage
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the gift of blue stone and cobble stone for the walkway from Dori Jamison for the Bridal Cottage. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Accept a donation of $300 from Michael Eosue of Hanson, MA, which will be used for the purchasing of materials for future alternate mitigation that will be located on Hanson Conservation Properties
To accept a donation of $300 from Michael Eosue of Hanson, MA, which will be used for the purchasing of materials for future alternate mitigation that will be located on Hanson Conservation Properties
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept a donation of $300 from Michael Eosue of Hanson, MA, which will be used for the purchasing of materials for future alternate mitigation that will be located on Hanson Conservation Properties. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Accept the resignation of Sharon LaPorte from the Conservation Commission, with regret
To accept the resignation of Sharon LaPorte from the Conservation Commission, with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the resignation of Sharon LaPorte from the Conservation Commission, with regret. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Declare Saturday, September 16, 2023, with a rain date of Saturday, September 23, 2023, to be Hanson Day
To declare Saturday, September 16, 2023, with a rain date of Saturday, September 23, 2023, to be Hanson Day
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to declare Saturday, September 16, 2023, with a rain date of Saturday, September 23, 2023, to be Hanson Day. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
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. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda
To approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. George, seconded by Ms. Rein, to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.” (Motion: George, second: Rein)
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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