November 14, 2023

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal to adopt a uniform tax rate across all the properties, residential, commercial and industrial. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein to not adopt residential tax exemption. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein to not adopt small commercial exemption. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to move that the Select Board acquire by eminent domain, for municipal purposes, more specifically to complete the layout and acceptance of Alden Way, Gray Lane and Stringer Lane as a public way, as authorized pursuant to Article 30 of the October 2, 2023 Session of the Hanson Special Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property: A permanent easement for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Hanson, including the installation and maintenance of utilities, over, in, under, through, and upon those parcels of land depicted as Alden Way, Gray Lane and Stringer Lane shown on a plan of land entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan of Alden Way"" prepared by SITEC Inc. 13 Welby Road New Bedford, MA. 02745 dated April 22, 1997 last revised on July 14, 1997 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds as Plan 803 of 1997 in Plan Book 40, Pages 652-659; as modified by a plan entitled "Modification of Definitive Subdivision Plan of Stringer Lane" prepared by SITEC Inc. 13 Welby Road New Bedford, MA. 02745 dated February 3, 1998, and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds as Plan 701 of 1998 in Plan Book 41 Page 706; and as modified by a plan entitled "Modification of Definitive Subdivision Plan of Gray Lane" prepared by SITEC Inc. 13 Welby Road New Bedford, MA. 02745 dated November 20, 1998, and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds as Plan 20 of 1999 in Plan Book 41 Page 956 and any appurtenant drainage, utility or other easements related thereto; And further, the Select Board award no damages for said eminent domain taking. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to move that the Select Board acquire by eminent domain, for municipal purposes, more specifically to complete the layout and acceptance of Litchfield Lane and Proud Foot Way as public ways, as authorized pursuant to Article 31 of the October 2, 2023 Session of the Hanson Special Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair, Laura FitzGerald- 3 Kemmett, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property: A permanent easement for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Hanson, including the installation and maintenance of utilities, over, in, under, through, and upon that parcel of land depicted as "Litchfield Lane" and "Proud Foot Way" on the plans of land entitled "As-Built Plan "Stonewall Estates" Litchfield Lane, Hanson, Mass (Sheet 1 and 2), Dated December 21, 2004, revised: September 19, 2005, further revised: December 20, 2005 (Sheet 2 only), prepared by Robert C. Bailey Co., Land Surveyors, 199 Plymouth Street, Pembroke, Mass." and "As-Built Plan "Stonewall Estates" Proud Foot Way, Hanson, Mass (Sheet 1 and 2), Dated December 21, 2004, revised: September 19, 2005, prepared by Robert C. Bailey Co., Land Surveyors, 199 Plymouth Street, Pembroke, Mass.", which plans are to be recorded with the Order of Taking (collectively, the "Plan") and any appurtenant drainage, utility or other easements related thereto; And further, the Select Board award no damages for said eminent domain taking. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, for the Town of Hanson to participate in the Pembroke Resolves, January 7, 2024 at 11:30am. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein to empower Ms. Lisa M. Green, Esquire, to sign on behalf of the Town of Hanson for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service contract. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein to accept 2024-25 Select Board calendar, changing the strategic planning session from March 5, 2024 to February 6, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein to appoint Joyce Cameron to Maquan School Reuse Committee. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein to approve the one-day liquor licenses, as presented on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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