MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 17, 2024
34 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Edwin Heal, Joseph Weeks, Ann Rein, David George
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Highway Director's employment contract, September 16, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with the modifications addressed during this evening's meeting
To approve the Highway Director's employment contract, September 16, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with the modifications addressed during this evening's meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the Highway Director's employment contract, September 16, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with the modifications addressed during this evening's meeting. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye; Heal- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Hold in-person Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for the days as follows: Saturday, October 19, 9:00am–3:00pm; Monday,...
To hold in-person Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for the days as follows: Saturday, October 19, 9:00am–3:00pm; Monday, October 21, 9:00am–4:00pm; Tuesday, October 22, 9:00am–7:00pm; Wednesday, October 23, 9:00am–4:00pm; Thursday, October 24, 9:00am– 4:00pm; Friday, October 25, 9:00am–12:00pm; Saturday, October 26, 9:00am– 3:00pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to hold in-person Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for the days as follows: Saturday, October 19, 9:00am–3:00pm; Monday, October 21, 9:00am–4:00pm; Tuesday, October 22, 9:00am–7:00pm; Wednesday, October 23, 9:00am–4:00pm; Thursday, October 24, 9:00am– 4:00pm; Friday, October 25, 9:00am–12:00pm; Saturday, October 26, 9:00am– 3:00pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Hold in-person Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for the days as follows: Monday, October 28, 8:00am–5:00pm; Tuesday, October...
To hold in-person Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for the days as follows: Monday, October 28, 8:00am–5:00pm; Tuesday, October 29, 8:00am–8:00pm; Wednesday, October 30, 8:00am–5:00pm; Thursday, October 31, 8:00am–5:00pm; Friday, November 1, 8:00am–12:00pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to hold in-person Early Voting for the November 5, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for the days as follows: Monday, October 28, 8:00am–5:00pm; Tuesday, October 29, 8:00am–8:00pm; Wednesday, October 30, 8:00am–5:00pm; Thursday, October 31, 8:00am–5:00pm; Friday, November 1, 8:00am–12:00pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Waive the application for an earth removal permit, but still require the applicant comply with all building
To waive the application for an earth removal permit, but still require the applicant comply with all building
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to waive the application for an earth removal permit, but still require the applicant comply with all building codes and work with the Town's building inspector related to 86 Roller Coaster Road. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Appoint Edwin Heal as Alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
To appoint Edwin Heal as Alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Edwin Heal as Alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Accept Percy Child's resignation from the Hanson Public Library
To accept Percy Child's resignation from the Hanson Public Library
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept Percy Child's resignation from the Hanson Public Library, Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve Hanson Troop 68 to reserve Thomas Mill for Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9:00am-2:00pm, for its annual Scouting for Food event
To approve Hanson Troop 68 to reserve Thomas Mill for Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9:00am-2:00pm, for its annual Scouting for Food event
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve Hanson Troop 68 to reserve Thomas Mill for Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9:00am-2:00pm, for its annual Scouting for Food event. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve Hanson Troop 68 to reserve Town Hall Green for Monday, November 4, 2024, 6:00pm-7:30pm, for its flag retirement ceremony
To approve Hanson Troop 68 to reserve Town Hall Green for Monday, November 4, 2024, 6:00pm-7:30pm, for its flag retirement ceremony
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve Hanson Troop 68 to reserve Town Hall Green for Monday, November 4, 2024, 6:00pm-7:30pm, for its flag retirement ceremony. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve Holy Apostles Parish to reserve Town Hall Green for Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:30am-1:00pm, for its annual public prayer
To approve Holy Apostles Parish to reserve Town Hall Green for Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:30am-1:00pm, for its annual public prayer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve Holy Apostles Parish to reserve Town Hall Green for Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:30am-1:00pm, for its annual public prayer. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Recommend Article 1
To recommend Article 1
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 1 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Refer to Town meeting Article 2
To refer to Town meeting Article 2
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to refer to Town meeting Article 2 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 3
To recommend Article 3
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to recommend Article 3 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 4
To recommend Article 4
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 4 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 5
To recommend Article 5
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 5 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 6
To recommend Article 6
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 6 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 7
To recommend Article 7
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 7 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 8
To recommend Article 8
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 8 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 9
To recommend Article 9
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 9 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 10
To recommend Article 10
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 10 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 11
To recommend Article 11
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 11 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 12
To recommend Article 12
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to recommend Article 12 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 13
To recommend Article 13
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 13 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 14
To recommend Article 14
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 14 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 15
To recommend Article 15
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 15 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 16
To recommend Article 16
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 16 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 17
To recommend Article 17
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 17 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 18
To recommend Article 18
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 18 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Recommend Article 19
To recommend Article 19
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to recommend Article 19 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Refer to Town Meeting Article 20
To refer to Town Meeting Article 20
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to refer to Town Meeting Article 20 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Refer to Town Meeting Article 21
To refer to Town Meeting Article 21
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to refer to Town Meeting Article 21 Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
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 license for the Hanson Historical Society, as presented on the agenda, contingent upon the Select Board office receiving a signed agreement from the vendor
To approve the one-day liquor license for the Hanson Historical Society, as presented on the agenda, contingent upon the Select Board office receiving a signed agreement from the vendor
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the one-day liquor license for the Hanson Historical Society, as presented on the agenda, contingent upon the Select Board office receiving a signed agreement from the vendor. Voted 5–0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
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 Executive Session
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)
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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