MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 15, 2023
47 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
Appoint Cameron Carpenter as a full-time police officer in the Town of Hanson contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam, psychological exam, firearms qualification POST certification,...
To appoint Cameron Carpenter as a full-time police officer in the Town of Hanson contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam, psychological exam, firearms qualification POST certification, and a background check, with an effective start date of August 28, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Cameron Carpenter as a full-time police officer in the Town of Hanson contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam, psychological exam, firearms qualification POST certification, and a background check, with an effective start date of August 28, 2023. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Terice Jordan as Town of Hanson part-time Information Technology Assistant, contingent upon background check, effective August 16, 2023
To appoint Terice Jordan as Town of Hanson part-time Information Technology Assistant, contingent upon background check, effective August 16, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Terice Jordan as Town of Hanson part-time Information Technology Assistant, contingent upon background check, effective August 16, 2023. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Jessica Seeley as a Camp Kiwanee Event Caretaker, effective August 16, 2023
To appoint Jessica Seeley as a Camp Kiwanee Event Caretaker, effective August 16, 2023
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Jessica Seeley as a Camp Kiwanee Event Caretaker, effective August 16, 2023. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Pam Rasa as a member of the Open Space Committee for a one-year term, expiring June 30, 2024
To appoint Pam Rasa as a member of the Open Space Committee for a one-year term, expiring June 30, 2024
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Pam Rasa as a member of the Open Space Committee for a one-year term, expiring June 30, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Election Workers as listed in the attachment to the agenda for a one-year term, expiring August 31, 2024
To appoint Election Workers as listed in the attachment to the agenda for a one-year term, expiring August 31, 2024
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Election Workers as listed in the attachment to the agenda for a one-year term, expiring August 31, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept the recission of Mr. DeFrias' resignation, increase the Town Planner salary to $90,000 (retroactive to July 1, 2023), with the contingency to increase to $95,000 upon approval during...
To accept the recission of Mr. DeFrias' resignation, increase the Town Planner salary to $90,000 (retroactive to July 1, 2023), with the contingency to increase to $95,000 upon approval during October 2023 Special Town meeting (also retroactive to July 1, 2023), as well as an additional five days' vacation, also contingent upon approval during October 2023 Special Town meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the recission of Mr. DeFrias' resignation, increase the Town Planner salary to $90,000 (retroactive to July 1, 2023), with the contingency to increase to $95,000 upon approval during October 2023 Special Town meeting (also retroactive to July 1, 2023), as well as an additional five days' vacation, also contingent upon approval during October 2023 Special Town meeting. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Move that the Town Clerk place on the May 18, 2024 Town Election ballot the one-year term for the Board of Health created by the resignation of Melissa Ann Pinnetti
Move that the Town Clerk place on the May 18, 2024 Town Election ballot the one-year term for the Board of Health created by the resignation of Melissa Ann Pinnetti
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, move that the Town Clerk place on the May 18, 2024 Town Election ballot the one-year term for the Board of Health created by the resignation of Melissa Ann Pinnetti. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Declare the 2015 Ford F350 Utility truck, Serial Number 1FDRF3B68FEB07149 from the Water Department inventory as surplus
To declare the 2015 Ford F350 Utility truck, Serial Number 1FDRF3B68FEB07149 from the Water Department inventory as surplus
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to declare the 2015 Ford F350 Utility truck, Serial Number 1FDRF3B68FEB07149 from the Water Department inventory as surplus. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept the donation of $1500 from Paulo Miranda to the Hanson Conservation Commission
To accept the donation of $1500 from Paulo Miranda to the Hanson Conservation Commission
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the donation of $1500 from Paulo Miranda to the Hanson Conservation Commission. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Accept the donation of $100 from Miriam Sevigny to the Council on Aging
To accept the donation of $100 from Miriam Sevigny to the Council on Aging
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the donation of $100 from Miriam Sevigny to the Council on Aging. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept the donation of $50 from Lou-Ann Fuller to the Council on Aging
To accept the donation of $50 from Lou-Ann Fuller to the Council on Aging
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the donation of $50 from Lou-Ann Fuller to the Council on Aging. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place article 1
To place article 1
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 1 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 2
To place article 2
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 2 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 3
To place article 3
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 3 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 4
To place article 4
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“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place article 4 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place article 5
To place article 5
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 5 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 6
To place article 6
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 6 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 7
To place article 7
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 7 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 8
To place article 8
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 8 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 9
To place article 9
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 9 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 10
To place article 10
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 10 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 11
To place article 11
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 11 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 12
To place article 12
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 12 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 13
To place article 13
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 13 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 15
To place article 15
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 15 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 16
To place article 16
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 16 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 17
To place article 17
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 17 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 18
To place article 18
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 18 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 19
To place article 19
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 19 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 20
To place article 20
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 20 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 21
To place article 21
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 21 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 22, contingent upon Board of Health vote of approval on August 29, 2023
To place article 22, contingent upon Board of Health vote of approval on August 29, 2023
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 22, contingent upon Board of Health vote of approval on August 29, 2023. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 24
To place article 24
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 24 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 25
To place article 25
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 25 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 26
To place article 26
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 26 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 27
To place article 27
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 27 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 29
To place article 29
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 29 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 30
To place article 30
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 30 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 31
To place article 31
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 31 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 32
To place article 32
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 32 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Defer article 33 to Town meeting
To defer article 33 to Town meeting
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to defer article 33 to Town meeting Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 34
To place article 34
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 34 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 35
To place article 35
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 35 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 36
To place article 36
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 36 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Place article 37
To place article 37
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to place article 37 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda
To approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Adjourn to Executive Session, will then reopen to Open Session to enter to Wage and Personnel
To adjourn to Executive Session, will then reopen to Open Session to enter to Wage and Personnel
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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to adjourn to Executive Session, will then reopen to Open Session to enter to Wage and Personnel. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
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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