MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 29, 2023
9 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 Emily Sprague as the Administrative Assistant position with the Select Board office, contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam and a background check, with an effective start...
To appoint Emily Sprague as the Administrative Assistant position with the Select Board office, contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam and a background check, with an effective start date of September 5, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Rein to appoint Emily Sprague as the Administrative Assistant position with the Select Board office, contingent upon successfully passing a medical exam and a background check, with an effective start date of September 5, 2023. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Ms. Rein as the Master Plan Steering Sub-Committee point person for the Select Board
To appoint Ms. Rein as the Master Plan Steering Sub-Committee point person for the Select Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Ms. Rein as the Master Plan Steering Sub-Committee point person for the Select Board. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Conceptually approve the High Street Park Committee proposed layout as discussed tonight
To conceptually approve the High Street Park Committee proposed layout as discussed tonight
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to conceptually approve the High Street Park Committee proposed layout as discussed tonight. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Increase the request from $10,000 to $20,000 for Article 24
To increase the request from $10,000 to $20,000 for Article 24
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to increase the request from $10,000 to $20,000 for Article 24. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Allow Ms. Green to enter into a contract with Mr. Abrahams for the Whitman Hanson Regional School District forensic audit
To allow Ms. Green to enter into a contract with Mr. Abrahams for the Whitman Hanson Regional School District forensic audit
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to allow Ms. Green to enter into a contract with Mr. Abrahams for the Whitman Hanson Regional School District forensic audit. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, 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. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as printed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Arlene Dias as a member of the Transfer Station Taskforce, as the Board of Health representative
To appoint Arlene Dias as a member of the Transfer Station Taskforce, as the Board of Health representative
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Arlene Dias as a member of the Transfer Station Taskforce, as the Board of Health representative. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, 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. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the meeting minutes as printed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Adjourn to Executive Session
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)
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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