MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
August 6, 2024
16 recorded votes, 3 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
Open the Hearing related to Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID requesting permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting...
To open the Hearing related to Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID requesting permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: West Washington Street - Install one SO Pole on W Washington Street. Beginning at a point approximately 200 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Franklin Street and continuing approximately 0 feet in a Northeast direction
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Heal, Rein, WeeksThe roll call does not list David George, who was present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to open the Hearing related to Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID requesting permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: West Washington Street - Install one SO Pole on W Washington Street. Beginning at a point approximately 200 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Franklin Street and continuing approximately 0 feet in a Northeast direction. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Closed the hearing
To closed the hearing
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Heal, Rein, WeeksThe roll call does not list David George, who was present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to closed the hearing. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the request to by National Grid to install one SO Pole on West Washington Street. Beginning at a point approximately 200 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Franklin...
To approve the request to by National Grid to install one SO Pole on West Washington Street. Beginning at a point approximately 200 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Franklin Street and continuing approximately 0 feet in a Northeast direction
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Heal, Rein, WeeksThe roll call does not list David George, who was present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the request to by National Grid to install one SO Pole on West Washington Street. Beginning at a point approximately 200 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Franklin Street and continuing approximately 0 feet in a Northeast direction. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Open the Hearing related to Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID and Verizon New England, Inc requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary...
To open the Hearing related to Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID and Verizon New England, Inc requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: High Street - Install one JO Pole on 823 High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 40 feet East of the centerline of the intersection of Bayberry Road. National Grid to install new Stub Pole 12-84 in order to remove the guy wires attached to a dead tree
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to open the Hearing related to Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID and Verizon New England, Inc requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: High Street - Install one JO Pole on 823 High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 40 feet East of the centerline of the intersection of Bayberry Road. National Grid to install new Stub Pole 12-84 in order to remove the guy wires attached to a dead tree. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close the hearing. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the request to install one JO Pole on 823 High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 40 feet East of the centerline of the intersection of Bayberry Road. National Grid to install new...
To approve the request to install one JO Pole on 823 High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 40 feet East of the centerline of the intersection of Bayberry Road. National Grid to install new Stub Pole 12-84 in order to remove the guy wires attached to a dead tree
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the request to install one JO Pole on 823 High Street. Beginning at a point approximately 40 feet East of the centerline of the intersection of Bayberry Road. National Grid to install new Stub Pole 12-84 in order to remove the guy wires attached to a dead tree. 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 Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, 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: Weeks, second: Rein)
Accept the State Primary warrant, as presented
To accept the State Primary warrant, as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept the State Primary warrant, as presented. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint the annual 2024 election workers, expiring August 31, 2025, as presented
To appoint the annual 2024 election workers, expiring August 31, 2025, as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint the annual 2024 election workers, expiring August 31, 2025, as presented. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint John Sidlauskas to the Thomas Mill Commission, expiring June 30, 2025
To appoint John Sidlauskas to the Thomas Mill Commission, expiring June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint John Sidlauskas to the Thomas Mill Commission, expiring June 30, 2025. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Joseph Weeks, David Mansfield, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Donald Ellis to the High Street Park Committee for a for a term of three months, commencing August 7,...
To appoint Joseph Weeks, David Mansfield, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Donald Ellis to the High Street Park Committee for a for a term of three months, commencing August 7, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Joseph Weeks, David Mansfield, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Donald Ellis to the High Street Park Committee for a for a term of three months, commencing August 7, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept Joyce Cameron's resignation from the Maquan Reuse Committee
To accept Joyce Cameron's resignation from the Maquan Reuse Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept Joyce Cameron's resignation from the Maquan Reuse Committee. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Close the warrant
To close the warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close the warrant. 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)
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)
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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