MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
January 23, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Enter in to the annual Lakeville Animal Shelter agreement, as discussed
To enter in to the annual Lakeville Animal Shelter agreement, as discussed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to enter in to the annual Lakeville Animal Shelter agreement, as discussed. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Execute the employment contract with Ms. Clark as Interim Treasurer/Collector, December 18, 2023through December 31, 2023 and as Treasurer/ Collector's, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
To execute the employment contract with Ms. Clark as Interim Treasurer/Collector, December 18, 2023through December 31, 2023 and as Treasurer/ Collector's, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to execute the employment contract with Ms. Clark as Interim Treasurer/Collector, December 18, 2023through December 31, 2023 and as Treasurer/ Collector's, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Hold in-person Early Voting for the May 18, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for three days as follows: Monday, May 13, 2024, 9am – 4pm; Tuesday, May 14,...
To hold in-person Early Voting for the May 18, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for three days as follows: Monday, May 13, 2024, 9am – 4pm; Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 9am – 7pm; Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9am – 4pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to hold in-person Early Voting for the May 18, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for three days as follows: Monday, May 13, 2024, 9am – 4pm; Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 9am – 7pm; Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9am – 4pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Kevin Dykes as the Town of Hanson Town Master Mechanic, effective January 24, 2024
To appoint Kevin Dykes as the Town of Hanson Town Master Mechanic, effective January 24, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Kevin Dykes as the Town of Hanson Town Master Mechanic, effective January 24, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the request for the Food Pantry St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser, March 16, 2024, at a rate of $25.00 per hour, for four hours
To approve the request for the Food Pantry St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser, March 16, 2024, at a rate of $25.00 per hour, for four hours
The roll call does not match the stated count (4-0-1), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the request for the Food Pantry St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser, March 16, 2024, at a rate of $25.00 per hour, for four hours. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appointment of Malcolm Hession as a Caretaker at Camp Kiwanee, effective January 24, 2024
To appointment of Malcolm Hession as a Caretaker at Camp Kiwanee, effective January 24, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appointment of Malcolm Hession as a Caretaker at Camp Kiwanee, effective January 24, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the renovation of the old store and Ms. Green working with the Camp Kiwanee Commission to bring it back into operation for summer 2024
To approve the renovation of the old store and Ms. Green working with the Camp Kiwanee Commission to bring it back into operation for summer 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the renovation of the old store and Ms. Green working with the Camp Kiwanee Commission to bring it back into operation for summer 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Allow the Wedding Exposition to be held on May 5, 2024 a Camp Kiwanee, with the fee being waived as it is hosted by the Camp Kiwanee Commission
To allow the Wedding Exposition to be held on May 5, 2024 a Camp Kiwanee, with the fee being waived as it is hosted by the Camp Kiwanee Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to allow the Wedding Exposition to be held on May 5, 2024 a Camp Kiwanee, with the fee being waived as it is hosted by the Camp Kiwanee Commission. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve a Class II license for Upscale Autos
To approve a Class II license for Upscale Autos
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve a Class II license for Upscale Autos. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Prospectively impose charging delinquency fees for late payment for all licensing, the charge to match the initial cost of the license
To prospectively impose charging delinquency fees for late payment for all licensing, the charge to match the initial cost of the license
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to prospectively impose charging delinquency fees for late payment for all licensing, the charge to match the initial cost of the license. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the one-day liquor licenses, as presented on the agenda
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)
Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
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)
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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