MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 2, 2024
51 recorded votes, 6 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
Install new street lights at the locations of School Street, Indian Head Street and Liberty Street, as requested by Sargent Bearce
To install new street lights at the locations of School Street, Indian Head Street and Liberty Street, as requested by Sargent Bearce
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to install new street lights at the locations of School Street, Indian Head Street and Liberty Street, as requested by Sargent Bearce. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Release the following meeting minutes in their entirety: July 22, 2014, August 12, 2014, December 2, 2014, March 24, 2015, October 27, 2015, December 1, 2015, February 9, 2016, Second Session,...
To release the following meeting minutes in their entirety: July 22, 2014, August 12, 2014, December 2, 2014, March 24, 2015, October 27, 2015, December 1, 2015, February 9, 2016, Second Session, February 23, 2016, March 15, 2016, March 29, 2016, April 13, 2016
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to release the following meeting minutes in their entirety: July 22, 2014, August 12, 2014, December 2, 2014, March 24, 2015, October 27, 2015, December 1, 2015, February 9, 2016, Second Session, February 23, 2016, March 15, 2016, March 29, 2016, April 13, 2016, August 28, 2018, April 16, 2019, June 4, 2019, July 16, 2019. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Release the following meeting minutes with redactions: January 7, 2014, May 20, 2014, June 3, 2014, June 17
To release the following meeting minutes with redactions: January 7, 2014, May 20, 2014, June 3, 2014, June 17
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to release the following meeting minutes with redactions: January 7, 2014, May 20, 2014, June 3, 2014, June 17, November 10, 2015, January 5, 2016, January 26, 2016, February 9, 2016, First Session, April 11, 2017, April 25, 2017, May 16, 2017, October 17, 2017, June 19, 2018, September 10, 2019. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place Jamison Shave on administrative leave for the period of March 20, 2024 – June 30, 2024, pursuant to executive session discussions
To place Jamison Shave on administrative leave for the period of March 20, 2024 – June 30, 2024, pursuant to executive session discussions
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place Jamison Shave on administrative leave for the period of March 20, 2024 – June 30, 2024, pursuant to executive session discussions. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Stephen Graham as Interim Highway Director for the period of March 20, 2024 – March 29, 2024, pursuant executive session discussions
To appoint Stephen Graham as Interim Highway Director for the period of March 20, 2024 – March 29, 2024, pursuant executive session discussions
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Stephen Graham as Interim Highway Director for the period of March 20, 2024 – March 29, 2024, pursuant executive session discussions. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the updated rates for Cranberry Cove for the Single Person Season Pass, the Family Season Pass and the Day Pass, as detailed, for the upcoming summer season
To approve the updated rates for Cranberry Cove for the Single Person Season Pass, the Family Season Pass and the Day Pass, as detailed, for the upcoming summer season
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the updated rates for Cranberry Cove for the Single Person Season Pass, the Family Season Pass and the Day Pass, as detailed, for the upcoming summer season. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the rate of $150 for the Prime Hitmen Coopers Town Fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, from 5pm to 11pm
To approve the rate of $150 for the Prime Hitmen Coopers Town Fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, from 5pm to 11pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the rate of $150 for the Prime Hitmen Coopers Town Fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, from 5pm to 11pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the filming at Camp Kiwanee on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Wednesday, May 22, 2024 with Mr. Chris Shaw, from The Old Breed Production
To approve the filming at Camp Kiwanee on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Wednesday, May 22, 2024 with Mr. Chris Shaw, from The Old Breed Production
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the filming at Camp Kiwanee on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Wednesday, May 22, 2024 with Mr. Chris Shaw, from The Old Breed Production. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month"
To declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month"
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month". Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Give permission to Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green
To give permission to Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to give permission to Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept the gift of Town of Hanson Annual reports from 1883, 1884 and 1888 from Ed Winnett and family
To accept the gift of Town of Hanson Annual reports from 1883, 1884 and 1888 from Ed Winnett and family
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the gift of Town of Hanson Annual reports from 1883, 1884 and 1888 from Ed Winnett and family. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept the gift of Town of Hanson Town Hall photos from Joseph Zaksy
To accept the gift of Town of Hanson Town Hall photos from Joseph Zaksy
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept the gift of Town of Hanson Town Hall photos from Joseph Zaksy. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the request for Hanson Pack 34 to use the Maquan School lot for parking on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for Touch A Truck, 10am-2pm
To approve the request for Hanson Pack 34 to use the Maquan School lot for parking on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for Touch A Truck, 10am-2pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the request for Hanson Pack 34 to use the Maquan School lot for parking on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for Touch A Truck, 10am-2pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend article 1
To place and recommend article 1
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 1 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Annual Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend article 1
To place and recommend article 1
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 1 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend article 2
To place and recommend article 2
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 2 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Annual Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend article 2
To place and recommend article 2
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 2 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend article 3
To place and recommend article 3
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 3 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 4
To place and recommend article 4
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 4 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 5
To place and recommend article 5
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 5 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Close the May 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant
To close the May 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to close the May 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend to defer to Town Meeting article 3
To place and recommend to defer to Town Meeting article 3
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend to defer to Town Meeting article 3 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Annual Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend article 6
To place and recommend article 6
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 6 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 7
To place and recommend article 7
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 7 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 8
To place and recommend article 8
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 8 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 9
To place and recommend article 9
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 9 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 10
To place article 10
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 10 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 11
To place and recommend article 11
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 11 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 12
To place and recommend article 12
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 12 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 13
To place and recommend article 13
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 13 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 14
To place and recommend article 14
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 14 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 15
To place and recommend article 15
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 15 Voted 4–0-1.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 16
To place and recommend article 16
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 16 Voted 4–0-1.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 18
To place and recommend article 18
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 18 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 20
To place and recommend article 20
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 20 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 22
To place and recommend article 22
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 22 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 23
To place and recommend article 23
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 23 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 24
To place and recommend article 24
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 24 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 25
To place article 25
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 25 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 26
To place article 26
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 26 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 27
To place article 27
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 27 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend, with changes discussed, article 29
To place and recommend, with changes discussed, article 29
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend, with changes discussed, article 29 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 30
To place and recommend article 30
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 30 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 31
To place article 31
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 31 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 33
To place article 33
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 33 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Recommend article 33
To recommend article 33
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to recommend article 33 Voted 4 – 1.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place article 34
To place article 34
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place article 34 Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –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
The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), 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 5 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Instruct Ms. Green to create a letter of support on behalf of the Select Board to the Planning Board
To instruct Ms. Green to create a letter of support on behalf of the Select Board to the Planning Board
The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to instruct Ms. Green to create a letter of support on behalf of the Select Board to the Planning Board. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –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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