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32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, David George, Joseph Weeks
Absent: None
Adopt the Home Rule Petition as authorized pursuant to Article 23 of the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and support the same to the General Court
To adopt the Home Rule Petition as authorized pursuant to Article 23 of the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and support the same to the General Court
“MOTION by Mr. Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adopt the Home Rule Petition as authorized pursuant to Article 23 of the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and support the same to the General Court. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Appoint Stephen Croghan, Ann Rein, Teresa Santalucia, Michael Chernicki, Alternate and Ruth Sylvester, Alternate to the Agricultural Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Stephen Croghan, Ann Rein, Teresa Santalucia, Michael Chernicki, Alternate and Ruth Sylvester, Alternate to the Agricultural Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Stephen Croghan, Ann Rein, Teresa Santalucia, Michael Chernicki, Alternate and Ruth Sylvester, Alternate to the Agricultural Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Mary Collins to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Mary Collins to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Mary Collins to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint T. J. Roffey and Alexander J. Stewart to the Bylaw Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint T. J. Roffey and Alexander J. Stewart to the Bylaw Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint T. J. Roffey and Alexander J. Stewart to the Bylaw Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Carlos Caldas to the Cable and Internet Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Carlos Caldas to the Cable and Internet Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Carlos Caldas to the Cable and Internet Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Frank Milisi, Caroline Mills and Sheila Morse to the Camp Kiwanee Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Frank Milisi, Caroline Mills and Sheila Morse to the Camp Kiwanee Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to appoint Frank Milisi, Caroline Mills and Sheila Morse to the Camp Kiwanee Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Corinne Carfado to the Capital Improvement Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Corinne Carfado to the Capital Improvement Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Corinne Carfado to the Capital Improvement Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Paul Cerra to the Community Preservation Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Paul Cerra to the Community Preservation Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Paul Cerra to the Community Preservation Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint David Mansfield to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint David Mansfield to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint David Mansfield to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Linda Philbrook, Robin Bousquet, Susan Gagnon and June Sullivan to the Council for Elder Affairs for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Linda Philbrook, Robin Bousquet, Susan Gagnon and June Sullivan to the Council for Elder Affairs for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Linda Philbrook, Robin Bousquet, Susan Gagnon and June Sullivan to the Council for Elder Affairs for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Laura FitzGerald Kemmett, Kevin Cohen and Christopher Ernst to the Economic Development Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Laura FitzGerald Kemmett, Kevin Cohen and Christopher Ernst to the Economic Development Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Laura FitzGerald Kemmett, Kevin Cohen and Christopher Ernst to the Economic Development Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint James Armstrong, Marianne DiMascio, Edwin Heal and John Murray to the Energy Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint James Armstrong, Marianne DiMascio, Edwin Heal and John Murray to the Energy Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint James Armstrong, Marianne DiMascio, Edwin Heal and John Murray to the Energy Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Allan Clemons as the Town Historian for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Allan Clemons as the Town Historian for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Allan Clemons as the Town Historian for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Scott Bizzozero as the Gas/Plumbing Inspector for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Scott Bizzozero as the Gas/Plumbing Inspector for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Scott Bizzozero as the Gas/Plumbing Inspector for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Joseph Weeks, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Ann Rein to the High Street Park Committee for a term of one year , commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Joseph Weeks, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Ann Rein to the High Street Park Committee for a term of one year , commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Joseph Weeks, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Ann Rein to the High Street Park Committee for a term of one year , commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Charles Baker, Ann Rein and Stephen Graham to the Highway Building Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Charles Baker, Ann Rein and Stephen Graham to the Highway Building Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Charles Baker, Ann Rein and Stephen Graham to the Highway Building Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Marcus Linn, Lawrence Mills and John Sidlauskas to the Hanson Historical Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Marcus Linn, Lawrence Mills and John Sidlauskas to the Hanson Historical Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Marcus Linn, Lawrence Mills and John Sidlauskas to the Hanson Historical Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Thomas Labo and Joyce Cameron to the Maquan Property Reuse Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Thomas Labo and Joyce Cameron to the Maquan Property Reuse Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Thomas Labo and Joyce Cameron to the Maquan Property Reuse Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Jennifer Heine and John Kemmett, Alternate to the North River Commission for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Jennifer Heine and John Kemmett, Alternate to the North River Commission for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Jennifer Heine and John Kemmett, Alternate to the North River Commission for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 4 – 0 – 1.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elderly Services for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elderly Services for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elderly Services for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Antonio DeFrias and Joseph Campbell, Alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council for a term of one year
To appoint Antonio DeFrias and Joseph Campbell, Alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council for a term of one year
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Antonio DeFrias and Joseph Campbell, Alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council for a term of one year. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Joseph Campbell and Pam Rasa to the Open Space Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Joseph Campbell and Pam Rasa to the Open Space Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Joseph Campbell and Pam Rasa to the Open Space Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Michael Josselyn and Adam Valachovic to the Parks and Fields Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Michael Josselyn and Adam Valachovic to the Parks and Fields Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Michael Josselyn and Adam Valachovic to the Parks and Fields Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Kevin McCarthy, Brian Watson, Eugene Andrews, Mark Poirier and Richard Eldredge, as Sealer of Weights & Measures as Special Police Officers for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Kevin McCarthy, Brian Watson, Eugene Andrews, Mark Poirier and Richard Eldredge, as Sealer of Weights & Measures as Special Police Officers for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Kevin McCarthy, Brian Watson, Eugene Andrews, Mark Poirier and Richard Eldredge, as Sealer of Weights & Measures as Special Police Officers for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Ernest B. Amado, Jr., David Mansfield, Edwin Heal and Donald Howard to the Stormwater And Drainage Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Ernest B. Amado, Jr., David Mansfield, Edwin Heal and Donald Howard to the Stormwater And Drainage Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Ernest B. Amado, Jr., David Mansfield, Edwin Heal and Donald Howard to the Stormwater And Drainage Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Kevin Sullivan, Donald Ellis, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett and Denice Alexander to the TIF Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
To appoint Kevin Sullivan, Donald Ellis, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett and Denice Alexander to the TIF Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Kevin Sullivan, Donald Ellis, Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett and Denice Alexander to the TIF Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024. Voted 5 – 0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approved the 2024 Annual Common Victualler license for the Hanson Historical Society
To approved the 2024 Annual Common Victualler license for the Hanson Historical Society
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approved the 2024 Annual Common Victualler license for the Hanson Historical Society. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve Hanson Family Fun Day on Town Green August 17, 2024 11am-2pm
To approve Hanson Family Fun Day on Town Green August 17, 2024 11am-2pm
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve Hanson Family Fun Day on Town Green August 17, 2024 11am-2pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint John Lynam as Camp Kiwanee Life
To appoint John Lynam as Camp Kiwanee Life
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint John Lynam as Camp Kiwanee Life. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda
To approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Adjourn Executive Session
To adjourn Executive Session
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn Executive Session. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
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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