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Hanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

January 9, 2024

11 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 new and updated Camp Kiwanee lodge rental agreement as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the new and updated Camp Kiwanee lodge rental agreement as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the new and updated Camp Kiwanee lodge rental agreement as presented. 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 1 (PDF)

Approve the Treasurer/ Collector's employment contract, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, with the modifications addressed during this evening's meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Treasurer/ Collector's employment contract, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, with the modifications addressed during this evening's meeting

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the Treasurer/ Collector's employment contract, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, with the modifications addressed during this evening's meeting. 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 2 (PDF)

Support including an article with a correlating budget related to Animal Control in the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support including an article with a correlating budget related to Animal Control in the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein to support including an article with a correlating budget related to Animal Control in the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant. 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 3 (PDF)

Create the Town of Hanson Recreation Commission, to include an article with a correlating budget in the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant in accordance with the proposed Recreation...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To create the Town of Hanson Recreation Commission, to include an article with a correlating budget in the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant in accordance with the proposed Recreation Commission statement, with the additional oversight of the High Street Park activities

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to create the Town of Hanson Recreation Commission, to include an article with a correlating budget in the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant in accordance with the proposed Recreation Commission statement, with the additional oversight of the High Street Park activities. 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 3 (PDF)

Create the Inspectional Services Taskforce, to include but not limited to Health Inspector, Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Chief or respective designees, Building Inspector and the Select Board respective...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To create the Inspectional Services Taskforce, to include but not limited to Health Inspector, Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Chief or respective designees, Building Inspector and the Select Board respective designee

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to create the Inspectional Services Taskforce, to include but not limited to Health Inspector, Fire Chief/Deputy Fire Chief or respective designees, Building Inspector and the Select Board respective designee. 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 4 (PDF)

Open the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to open the May 2024 Annual/Special Town meeting warrant. 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 4 (PDF)

Appoint Eric Kinsherf as the Town of Hanson Town Accountant, with a term of December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Eric Kinsherf as the Town of Hanson Town Accountant, with a term of December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Eric Kinsherf as the Town of Hanson Town Accountant, with a term of December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024. 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 5 (PDF)

Appoint Joseph Stack, Building Commission for the Town of Hanover, as the Town of Hanson Alternate Building Commissioner, and to appoint Kerry Glass as the Town of Hanson Local Building Inspector,...

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Joseph Stack, Building Commission for the Town of Hanover, as the Town of Hanson Alternate Building Commissioner, and to appoint Kerry Glass as the Town of Hanson Local Building Inspector, retroactive July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, until Mr. Glass is able to update his credentials for certifications

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Joseph Stack, Building Commission for the Town of Hanover, as the Town of Hanson Alternate Building Commissioner, and to appoint Kerry Glass as the Town of Hanson Local Building Inspector, retroactive July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, until Mr. Glass is able to update his credentials for certifications. 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 5 (PDF)

Approve the one-day liquor licenses, as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the one-day liquor licenses, as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

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

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

Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn to Executive Session

Minutes, page 8

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 8 (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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