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Hanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

February 6, 2024

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, Edwin Heal, Ann Rein

Absent: David George

Every vote, in order

Declare surplus from the Police Department a 2017 Ford Interceptor 1FM5K8AR4HGC25712 and traded in for a new vehicle

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To declare surplus from the Police Department a 2017 Ford Interceptor 1FM5K8AR4HGC25712 and traded in for a new vehicle

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to declare surplus from the Police Department a 2017 Ford Interceptor 1FM5K8AR4HGC25712 and traded in for a new vehicle. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint David George as the Manager for the Hanson American Legion Post #226

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint David George as the Manager for the Hanson American Legion Post #226

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint David George as the Manager for the Hanson American Legion Post #226. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Update the current zoning map and create the proposed MBTA District, draft and amend the zoning bylaws for said District, and request a report from the Planning Board

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To update the current zoning map and create the proposed MBTA District, draft and amend the zoning bylaws for said District, and request a report from the Planning Board

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to update the current zoning map and create the proposed MBTA District, draft and amend the zoning bylaws for said District, and request a report from the Planning Board. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Allocate $1.92M for Pratt Place Culvert and $450,000 for a new ambulance, using Plymouth County ARPA funds

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To allocate $1.92M for Pratt Place Culvert and $450,000 for a new ambulance, using Plymouth County ARPA funds

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to allocate $1.92M for Pratt Place Culvert and $450,000 for a new ambulance, using Plymouth County ARPA funds. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

$150,000 for the library grant and $50,000 for the Pond Management study, using ARPA funds from the Treasury

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To $150,000 for the library grant and $50,000 for the Pond Management study, using ARPA funds from the Treasury

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to $150,000 for the library grant and $50,000 for the Pond Management study, using ARPA funds from the Treasury. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Set the polling for the State Primary from 7am to 8pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To set the polling for the State Primary from 7am to 8pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to set the polling for the State Primary from 7am to 8pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 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 4 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Update the Select Calendar, noting the next open session meetings will be February 27, 2024 and March 12, 2024

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To update the Select Calendar, noting the next open session meetings will be February 27, 2024 and March 12, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to update the Select Calendar, noting the next open session meetings will be February 27, 2024 and March 12, 2024. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

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

Adjourn to Executive Session

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn to Executive Session

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (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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