MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 27, 2024
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, Edwin Heal, Ann Rein, David George
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(1)) – To Discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional...
To adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(1)) – To Discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal or, complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. – Building Inspector; pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(2)) – To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. – Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(1)) – To Discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal or, complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. – Building Inspector; pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(2)) – To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. – Town Administrator. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Return from Executive Session to Open Session
To return from Executive Session to Open Session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to return from Executive Session to Open Session. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Jeffery Myers as a Town of Hanson firefighter, effective February 28, 2024
To appoint Jeffery Myers as a Town of Hanson firefighter, effective February 28, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Jeffery Myers as a Town of Hanson firefighter, effective February 28, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the use of the Hanson Town Green for the Green Hanson annual cleanup on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:30am – 12:30pm
To approve the use of the Hanson Town Green for the Green Hanson annual cleanup on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:30am – 12:30pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the use of the Hanson Town Green for the Green Hanson annual cleanup on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve Ms. Green signing documentation noting the Town of Hanson's support and forward to Ms. Michelle L. Craddock, Natural Resources Damages Program at the Massachusetts Department of...
To approve Ms. Green signing documentation noting the Town of Hanson's support and forward to Ms. Michelle L. Craddock, Natural Resources Damages Program at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, with the noted modification related to the safety and security of the State Street bridge
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve Ms. Green signing documentation noting the Town of Hanson's support and forward to Ms. Michelle L. Craddock, Natural Resources Damages Program at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, with the noted modification related to the safety and security of the State Street bridge. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept Mr. Glass's rescinding of his resignation
To accept Mr. Glass's rescinding of his resignation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept Mr. Glass's rescinding of his resignation. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept resignation of Kenneth Sweezey from the Economic Development Committee, with regrets
To accept resignation of Kenneth Sweezey from the Economic Development Committee, with regrets
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept resignation of Kenneth Sweezey from the Economic Development Committee, with regrets. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Accept resignation of Daniel Bathalon from the Economic Development Committee, with regrets
To accept resignation of Daniel Bathalon from the Economic Development Committee, with regrets
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept resignation of Daniel Bathalon from the Economic Development Committee, with regrets. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Hanson Rod and Gun club, effective February 27, 2024
To approve the Common Victualler license for Hanson Rod and Gun club, effective February 27, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the Common Victualler license for Hanson Rod and Gun club, effective February 27, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept the proposed flag pole policy, with the removal of any other flags deemed appropriate by the Town for parades, holidays, and other events and celebrations, as discussed
To accept the proposed flag pole policy, with the removal of any other flags deemed appropriate by the Town for parades, holidays, and other events and celebrations, as discussed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the proposed flag pole policy, with the removal of any other flags deemed appropriate by the Town for parades, holidays, and other events and celebrations, as discussed. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 5 members shown present, not how each member voted.
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)
Approve the one day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda
To approve the one day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda
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 one day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0- 1 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (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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