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Hanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

December 12, 2023

13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: Joseph Weeks

Every vote, in order

Appoint Mr. Butler to the vacant position on the Board of Health, expiring May 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Mr. Butler to the vacant position on the Board of Health, expiring May 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Mr. Butler to the vacant position on the Board of Health, expiring May 2024. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)

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

Appoint Christopher Hoffmann as the Camp Kiwanee Facilities Manager for 19.5 hours per week, effective December 13, 2023, contingent upon completion of his paperwork

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Christopher Hoffmann as the Camp Kiwanee Facilities Manager for 19.5 hours per week, effective December 13, 2023, contingent upon completion of his paperwork

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Christopher Hoffmann as the Camp Kiwanee Facilities Manager for 19.5 hours per week, effective December 13, 2023, contingent upon completion of his paperwork. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Approve the fee rate schedule as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the fee rate schedule as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the fee rate schedule as presented . Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Accept the revised policies and procedures as presented by Camp Kiwanee Commission, contingent upon Town Counsel review and approval

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the revised policies and procedures as presented by Camp Kiwanee Commission, contingent upon Town Counsel review and approval

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the revised policies and procedures as presented by Camp Kiwanee Commission, contingent upon Town Counsel review and approval. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Accept the gift of 1947 photo album of Camp Kiwanee from Laurie Ansorge Ball of Newton

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the gift of 1947 photo album of Camp Kiwanee from Laurie Ansorge Ball of Newton

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the gift of 1947 photo album of Camp Kiwanee from Laurie Ansorge Ball of Newton. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Accept gift of $200 from the Friends of the Hanson Multi-Service Senior Center for the Camp Kiwanee Commission

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept gift of $200 from the Friends of the Hanson Multi-Service Senior Center for the Camp Kiwanee Commission

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept gift of $200 from the Friends of the Hanson Multi-Service Senior Center for the Camp Kiwanee Commission. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Approve the discounted rate for the Polar Plunge, February 4, 2024, 9am-3pm, of $25.00 per hour, totaling $150

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the discounted rate for the Polar Plunge, February 4, 2024, 9am-3pm, of $25.00 per hour, totaling $150

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the discounted rate for the Polar Plunge, February 4, 2024, 9am-3pm, of $25.00 per hour, totaling $150. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)

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

Approve the discounted rate for the Bee Keeper Holiday Party, December 15, 2023, 5pm-9pm, of $25 per hour, totaling $100

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the discounted rate for the Bee Keeper Holiday Party, December 15, 2023, 5pm-9pm, of $25 per hour, totaling $100

The roll call does not match the stated count (3-0-1), so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. George, to approve the discounted rate for the Bee Keeper Holiday Party, December 15, 2023, 5pm-9pm, of $25 per hour, totaling $100. Voted 3 – 0 - 1 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: George)

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

Approve the discounted rate for the Hanson Football Banquet, January 5, 2024 from 5pm-9pm, of $25 per hour, totaling $100

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the discounted rate for the Hanson Football Banquet, January 5, 2024 from 5pm-9pm, of $25 per hour, totaling $100

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the discounted rate for the Hanson Football Banquet, January 5, 2024 from 5pm-9pm, of $25 per hour, totaling $100. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)

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

Appoint Paul Cerra to the Community Preservation Committee, through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Paul Cerra to the Community Preservation Committee, through June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Paul Cerra to the Community Preservation Committee, through June 30, 2024. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Appoint Thomas Labo to the Maquan School Reuse Committee, through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Thomas Labo to the Maquan School Reuse Committee, through June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Thomas Labo to the Maquan School Reuse Committee, through June 30, 2024. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Approve the revised 2024-25 Select Board calendar as presented

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the revised 2024-25 Select Board calendar as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the revised 2024-25 Select Board calendar as presented. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Adjourn to Executive Session

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn to Executive Session

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to adjourn to Executive Session. 4 –0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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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