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Hanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 25, 2024

32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, David George, Joseph Weeks

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

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

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Mary Collins to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mary Collins to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint T. J. Roffey and Alexander J. Stewart to the Bylaw Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint T. J. Roffey and Alexander J. Stewart to the Bylaw Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Carlos Caldas to the Cable and Internet Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Carlos Caldas to the Cable and Internet Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

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Appoint Frank Milisi, Caroline Mills and Sheila Morse to the Camp Kiwanee Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Frank Milisi, Caroline Mills and Sheila Morse to the Camp Kiwanee Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Corinne Carfado to the Capital Improvement Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Corinne Carfado to the Capital Improvement Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

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Appoint Paul Cerra to the Community Preservation Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Paul Cerra to the Community Preservation Committee for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint David Mansfield to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint David Mansfield to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Laura FitzGerald Kemmett, Kevin Cohen and Christopher Ernst to the Economic Development Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint James Armstrong, Marianne DiMascio, Edwin Heal and John Murray to the Energy Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Allan Clemons as the Town Historian for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Allan Clemons as the Town Historian for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Scott Bizzozero as the Gas/Plumbing Inspector for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Scott Bizzozero as the Gas/Plumbing Inspector for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Charles Baker, Ann Rein and Stephen Graham to the Highway Building Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Charles Baker, Ann Rein and Stephen Graham to the Highway Building Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Marcus Linn, Lawrence Mills and John Sidlauskas to the Hanson Historical Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Marcus Linn, Lawrence Mills and John Sidlauskas to the Hanson Historical Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Thomas Labo and Joyce Cameron to the Maquan Property Reuse Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Thomas Labo and Joyce Cameron to the Maquan Property Reuse Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Jennifer Heine and John Kemmett, Alternate to the North River Commission for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · 4–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elderly Services for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elderly Services for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Antonio DeFrias and Joseph Campbell, Alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council for a term of one year

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Antonio DeFrias and Joseph Campbell, Alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council for a term of one year

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Joseph Campbell and Pam Rasa to the Open Space Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Joseph Campbell and Pam Rasa to the Open Space Committee for a term of one year, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Michael Josselyn and Adam Valachovic to the Parks and Fields Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Michael Josselyn and Adam Valachovic to the Parks and Fields Commission for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approved the 2024 Annual Common Victualler license for the Hanson Historical Society

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approved the 2024 Annual Common Victualler license for the Hanson Historical Society

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve Hanson Family Fun Day on Town Green August 17, 2024 11am-2pm

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Hanson Family Fun Day on Town Green August 17, 2024 11am-2pm

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Appoint John Lynam as Camp Kiwanee Life

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint John Lynam as Camp Kiwanee Life

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn Executive Session

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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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