MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 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
Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a...
To adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. – Litigation Discussions; Highway and Administrative Professionals Union; Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) – To review and approve executive session minutes, not to be released –June 25, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. – Litigation Discussions; Highway and Administrative Professionals Union; Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) – To review and approve executive session minutes, not to be released –June 25, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Transfer between departmental appropriations in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 amending Chapter 44, Section 33B (nonexpiring) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as printed
To transfer between departmental appropriations in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 amending Chapter 44, Section 33B (nonexpiring) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as printed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to transfer between departmental appropriations in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006 amending Chapter 44, Section 33B (nonexpiring) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as printed. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Open the Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 7, 2024
To open the Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 7, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to open the Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 7, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the Deputy Police Chief's contract
To approve the Deputy Police Chief's contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the Deputy Police Chief's contract. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the Town Administrator's contract
To approve the Town Administrator's contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the Town Administrator's contract. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Accept donations as presented on the agenda
To accept donations as presented on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept donations 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)
Approved the 2024 Annual Class II Auto Dealer license for the Cappellini Enterprises
To approved the 2024 Annual Class II Auto Dealer license for the Cappellini Enterprises
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approved the 2024 Annual Class II Auto Dealer license for the Cappellini Enterprises. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Kurt Tarvis to the Hanson Historical Commission (and Capital Improvement Committee)
To appoint Kurt Tarvis to the Hanson Historical Commission (and Capital Improvement Committee)
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Kurt Tarvis to the Hanson Historical Commission (and Capital Improvement Committee). Voted 5 –0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Howard Dillon to the Open Space Committee
To appoint Howard Dillon to the Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Howard Dillon to the Open Space Committee. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the amended 2024- 25 Select Board calendar as discussed
To approve the amended 2024- 25 Select Board calendar as discussed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the amended 2024- 25 Select Board calendar as discussed. Voted 5 – 0 Rollcall vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal-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
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)
Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
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)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn. 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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