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Hanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

July 25, 2023

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the application for retail sales of wine and malt beverages license for T-Stop Market, Inc., 1064 Main Street, Hanson, MA, under the ownership of Mr. Rosdhy Asaad

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application for retail sales of wine and malt beverages license for T-Stop Market, Inc., 1064 Main Street, Hanson, MA, under the ownership of Mr. Rosdhy Asaad

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the application for retail sales of wine and malt beverages license for T-Stop Market, Inc., 1064 Main Street, Hanson, MA, under the ownership of Mr. Rosdhy Asaad. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to close the hearing. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Appoint Stephen Smith as a member of the Conservation Commission for a three-year term

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Stephen Smith as a member of the Conservation Commission for a three-year term

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Stephen Smith as a member of the Conservation Commission for a three-year term. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Adopt the best practices Code of Conduct Guidelines as set forth before the Select Board and created by MIIA Risk Management for Town Boards and Committees

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt the best practices Code of Conduct Guidelines as set forth before the Select Board and created by MIIA Risk Management for Town Boards and Committees

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adopt the best practices Code of Conduct Guidelines as set forth before the Select Board and created by MIIA Risk Management for Town Boards and Committees. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

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

Accept Melissa Pinnetti's resignation as the Town of Hanson Board of Health chair, with regret

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept Melissa Pinnetti's resignation as the Town of Hanson Board of Health chair, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept Melissa Pinnetti's resignation as the Town of Hanson Board of Health chair, with regret. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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Accept Melissa Pinnetti's resignation from the Transfer Station Committee, with regret

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept Melissa Pinnetti's resignation from the Transfer Station Committee, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept Melissa Pinnetti's resignation from the Transfer Station Committee, with regret. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Accept Antonio DeFrias's resignation as the Town of Hanson Town Planner, with regret

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept Antonio DeFrias's resignation as the Town of Hanson Town Planner, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept Antonio DeFrias's resignation as the Town of Hanson Town Planner, with regret. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Accept Jonathan Hopfgarten's resignation from the Town of Hanson Fire Department, with regret

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept Jonathan Hopfgarten's resignation from the Town of Hanson Fire Department, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept Jonathan Hopfgarten's resignation from the Town of Hanson Fire Department, with regret. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Accept Andrew Glynn's resignation from the Town of Hanson Fire Department, with regret

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept Andrew Glynn's resignation from the Town of Hanson Fire Department, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal to accept Andrew Glynn's resignation from the Town of Hanson Fire Department, with regret. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Have the Select Board Chair execute the document Town of Hanson year end line transfer request a total of $74,344.40 between departments appropriations in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To have the Select Board Chair execute the document Town of Hanson year end line transfer request a total of $74,344.40 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, changed from last meeting of $84,735.94, due to the change in the Firefighters salaries line item

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to have the Select Board Chair execute the document Town of Hanson year end line transfer request a total of $74,344.40 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, changed from last meeting of $84,735.94, due to the change in the Firefighters salaries line item. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

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

Minutes, page 8

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

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

Approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn to Executive Session

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn to Executive Session

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to adjourn to Executive Session. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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