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Hanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

August 20, 2024

11 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

Appoint Sean Lewis as the Assistant Assessor, commencing September 23, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Sean Lewis as the Assistant Assessor, commencing September 23, 2024

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Sean Lewis as the Assistant Assessor, commencing September 23, 2024. 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 2 (PDF)

Appropriate savings from the paid off Plymouth County Retirement unfunded assessment to the OPEB liability balance, beginning July 1, 2032 or a later year as may be adjusted and communicated by...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appropriate savings from the paid off Plymouth County Retirement unfunded assessment to the OPEB liability balance, beginning July 1, 2032 or a later year as may be adjusted and communicated by Plymouth County

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appropriate savings from the paid off Plymouth County Retirement unfunded assessment to the OPEB liability balance, beginning July 1, 2032 or a later year as may be adjusted and communicated by Plymouth County. 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 2 (PDF)

Approve what was proposed by the Town Treasurer/Collector related to the Maquan School property

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve what was proposed by the Town Treasurer/Collector related to the Maquan School property

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve what was proposed by the Town Treasurer/Collector related to the Maquan School property. 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 3 (PDF)

Work with Dr. Tarsi and Bridgewater State University on the Town of Hanson citizen survey

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To work with Dr. Tarsi and Bridgewater State University on the Town of Hanson citizen survey

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to work with Dr. Tarsi and Bridgewater State University on the Town of Hanson citizen survey. 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 3 (PDF)

Approve the request for the 14th Annual Damien's Freaky 5K Road Race on Sunday, October 27, 2024, starting at Damien's Pub at 10am

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request for the 14th Annual Damien's Freaky 5K Road Race on Sunday, October 27, 2024, starting at Damien's Pub at 10am

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the request for the 14th Annual Damien's Freaky 5K Road Race on Sunday, October 27, 2024, starting at Damien's Pub at 10am. 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 4 (PDF)

Approve request for Hanson Pack 34 to use of Maquan School lot for parking on Saturday, May 10, 2025 for Touch A Truck, 8am-4pm, with the event scheduled for 10am-2pm

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve request for Hanson Pack 34 to use of Maquan School lot for parking on Saturday, May 10, 2025 for Touch A Truck, 8am-4pm, with the event scheduled for 10am-2pm

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve request for Hanson Pack 34 to use of Maquan School lot for parking on Saturday, May 10, 2025 for Touch A Truck, 8am-4pm, with the event scheduled for 10am-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 4 (PDF)

Reopen the October 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reopen the October 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to reopen the October 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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 4 (PDF)

Close the October 2024 Special Town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the October 2024 Special Town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close the October 2024 Special Town meeting warrant. 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 5 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 5

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 5 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 5

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 5 (PDF)

Adjourn to Executive Session

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn to Executive Session

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn to 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 7 (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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