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April 9, 2024
27 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, Ann Rein, David George
Absent: Edwin Heal
Every vote, in order
Place a warrant article in the May 2024 Annual Town meeting for a School override in the amount of $372,141
To place a warrant article in the May 2024 Annual Town meeting for a School override in the amount of $372,141
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place a warrant article in the May 2024 Annual Town meeting for a School override in the amount of $372,141. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Refer to Town Meeting the warrant article in the May 2024 Annual Town meeting for a School override in the amount of $372,141
To refer to Town Meeting the warrant article in the May 2024 Annual Town meeting for a School override in the amount of $372,141
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to refer to Town Meeting the warrant article in the May 2024 Annual Town meeting for a School override in the amount of $372,141. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place the following question on the Town of Hanson ballot for the May 2024 Town Election: Question 1: Shall the Town of Hanson be allowed to assess an additional Three Hundred Seventy-Two...
To place the following question on the Town of Hanson ballot for the May 2024 Town Election: Question 1: Shall the Town of Hanson be allowed to assess an additional Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand, One Hundred Forty-One dollars ($372,141) in real estate and property taxes for paying the Town's assessed share of the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and twenty-four?
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place the following question on the Town of Hanson ballot for the May 2024 Town Election: Question 1: Shall the Town of Hanson be allowed to assess an additional Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand, One Hundred Forty-One dollars ($372,141) in real estate and property taxes for paying the Town's assessed share of the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and twenty-four? Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place the following article for the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant: To determine whether the Town will raise and appropriate an additional $372,141.00 from taxation to fund the Whitman...
To place the following article for the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant: To determine whether the Town will raise and appropriate an additional $372,141.00 from taxation to fund the Whitman Hanson Regional School District Operating Assessment in Fiscal Year 2025, provided however, that the amount raised and appropriated hereunder shall be expressly contingent upon approval by the voters at an election of a so-called Proposition 2 ½ override question in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 59, Section 21C (g) of the General Laws; or take any other action in relation thereto. With the following Explanation: This article refers to the FY2025 Annual budget line that would be increased if a Whitham Hanson Regional School District Operational Assessment override is voted at the May 2024 Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place the following article for the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant: To determine whether the Town will raise and appropriate an additional $372,141.00 from taxation to fund the Whitman Hanson Regional School District Operating Assessment in Fiscal Year 2025, provided however, that the amount raised and appropriated hereunder shall be expressly contingent upon approval by the voters at an election of a so-called Proposition 2 ½ override question in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 59, Section 21C (g) of the General Laws; or take any other action in relation thereto. With the following Explanation: This article refers to the FY2025 Annual budget line that would be increased if a Whitham Hanson Regional School District Operational Assessment override is voted at the May 2024 Annual Town Election. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Refer to Town Meeting the following article for the May 2024 Annual Town meeting: To determine whether the Town will raise and appropriate an additional $372,141.00 from taxation to fund the...
To refer to Town Meeting the following article for the May 2024 Annual Town meeting: To determine whether the Town will raise and appropriate an additional $372,141.00 from taxation to fund the Whitman Hanson Regional School District Operating Assessment in Fiscal Year 2025, provided however, that the amount raised and appropriated hereunder shall be expressly contingent upon approval by the voters at an election of a so-called Proposition 2 ½ override question in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 59, Section 21C (g) of the General Laws; or take any other action in relation thereto. With the following Explanation: 3 This article refers to the FY2025 Annual budget line that would be increased if a Whitham Hanson Regional School District Operational Assessment override is voted at the May 2024 Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“MOTION by to Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to refer to Town Meeting the following article for the May 2024 Annual Town meeting: To determine whether the Town will raise and appropriate an additional $372,141.00 from taxation to fund the Whitman Hanson Regional School District Operating Assessment in Fiscal Year 2025, provided however, that the amount raised and appropriated hereunder shall be expressly contingent upon approval by the voters at an election of a so-called Proposition 2 ½ override question in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 59, Section 21C (g) of the General Laws; or take any other action in relation thereto. With the following Explanation: 3 This article refers to the FY2025 Annual budget line that would be increased if a Whitham Hanson Regional School District Operational Assessment override is voted at the May 2024 Annual Town Election. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Have Steve Graham as Highway Supervisor, pursuant to executive session discussions
To have Steve Graham as Highway Supervisor, pursuant to executive session discussions
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to have Steve Graham as Highway Supervisor, pursuant to executive session discussions. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Curt MacLean as the Town of Hanson's Interim Highway Director, starting April 1, 2024 for a period of six months or until a new Highway Director is hired, pursuant to executive session...
To appoint Curt MacLean as the Town of Hanson's Interim Highway Director, starting April 1, 2024 for a period of six months or until a new Highway Director is hired, pursuant to executive session discussions
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Curt MacLean as the Town of Hanson's Interim Highway Director, starting April 1, 2024 for a period of six months or until a new Highway Director is hired, pursuant to executive session discussions. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept a donation of $200 for the Veteran's Gift Fund
To accept a donation of $200 for the Veteran's Gift Fund
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept a donation of $200 for the Veteran's Gift Fund. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the request from Hanson Middle School 8th grade students to clean up the Town's skate park
To approve the request from Hanson Middle School 8th grade students to clean up the Town's skate park
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the request from Hanson Middle School 8th grade students to clean up the Town's skate park. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Strike from the Warrant and place in parking lot for the 2024 October Special Town Meeting article 4
To strike from the Warrant and place in parking lot for the 2024 October Special Town Meeting article 4
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to strike from the Warrant and place in parking lot for the 2024 October Special Town Meeting article 4 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Strike from the Warrant and place in parking lot for the 2024 October Special Town Meeting article 6
To strike from the Warrant and place in parking lot for the 2024 October Special Town Meeting article 6
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to strike from the Warrant and place in parking lot for the 2024 October Special Town Meeting article 6 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend the revised article 7
To place and recommend the revised article 7
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend the revised article 7 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Recommend article 10
To recommend article 10
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to recommend article 10 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 17
To place and recommend article 17
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 17 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Strike from the Warrant article 19
To strike from the Warrant article 19
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to strike from the Warrant article 19 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and refer to Town Meeting article 20
To place and refer to Town Meeting article 20
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and refer to Town Meeting article 20 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Recommend article 25
To recommend article 25
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to recommend article 25 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Recommend article 26
To recommend article 26
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to recommend article 26 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Strike from the Warrant article 27
To strike from the Warrant article 27
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to strike from the Warrant article 27 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Strike from the Warrant article 28
To strike from the Warrant article 28
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to strike from the Warrant article 28 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Strike from the Warrant article 29
To strike from the Warrant article 29
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to strike from the Warrant article 29 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and refer to Town Meeting article 32
To place and refer to Town Meeting article 32
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and refer to Town Meeting article 32 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place and recommend article 33
To place and recommend article 33
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place and recommend article 33 Voted 4–0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Close the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To close the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to close the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Voted 4 – 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 (4-0), 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 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -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 (4-0), 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 4 – 0 Roll call –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -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 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -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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