MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
April 23, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, Ann Rein, David George, Edwin Heal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Have the voting for the May 18, 2024 Annual Town Election, being held at the Hanson Middle School, to begin at 10:00am and end at 5:00pm
To have the voting for the May 18, 2024 Annual Town Election, being held at the Hanson Middle School, to begin at 10:00am and end at 5:00pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to have the voting for the May 18, 2024 Annual Town Election, being held at the Hanson Middle School, to begin at 10:00am and end at 5:00pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept resignation from Ryan Kelly of the Highway Department, with regrets
To accept resignation from Ryan Kelly of the Highway Department, with regrets
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept resignation from Ryan Kelly of the Highway Department, with regrets. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept resignation from Jared Meegan of the Police Department, with regrets
To accept resignation from Jared Meegan of the Police Department, with regrets
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept resignation from Jared Meegan of the Police Department, with regrets. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Tom McSweeney as an Election worker, term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint Tom McSweeney as an Election worker, term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Tom McSweeney as an Election worker, term ending June 30, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the request from Erin Petersen for a discount for the Eighth-grade dance on June 13, 2024. It was voted to approve at $25.00 per hour, totaling $125.00
To approve the request from Erin Petersen for a discount for the Eighth-grade dance on June 13, 2024. It was voted to approve at $25.00 per hour, totaling $125.00
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the request from Erin Petersen for a discount for the Eighth-grade dance on June 13, 2024. It was voted to approve at $25.00 per hour, totaling $125.00. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve request from Hanson Public Library for a discount for Trivia Fundraiser on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 5pm to 10pm. It was voted to approve at $25.00 per hour, totaling $125.00
To approve request from Hanson Public Library for a discount for Trivia Fundraiser on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 5pm to 10pm. It was voted to approve at $25.00 per hour, totaling $125.00
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve request from Hanson Public Library for a discount for Trivia Fundraiser on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 5pm to 10pm. It was voted to approve at $25.00 per hour, totaling $125.00. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve linen costs as posted
To approve linen costs as posted
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve linen costs as posted. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept donations as listed, with gratitude
To accept donations as listed, with gratitude
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept donations as listed, with gratitude. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the modified Town of Hanson Highway Department application, contingent upon Town Counsel review and approval
To approve the modified Town of Hanson Highway Department application, contingent upon Town Counsel review and approval
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the modified Town of Hanson Highway Department application, contingent upon Town Counsel review and approval. 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 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)
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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