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Hanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

October 29, 2024

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

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

Absent: Ann Rein

Every vote, in order

Appoint Lynn McDowell as backup Records Officer

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Lynn McDowell as backup Records Officer

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Lynn McDowell as backup Records Officer Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept the proposed plan presented, contingent upon the respective Land Use Boards' approval

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the proposed plan presented, contingent upon the respective Land Use Boards' approval

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the proposed plan presented, contingent upon the respective Land Use Boards' approval. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve Highway, Police and Fire departments to use the smaller building at 100 Hawks Avenue for cold storage

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve Highway, Police and Fire departments to use the smaller building at 100 Hawks Avenue for cold storage

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve Highway, Police and Fire departments to use the smaller building at 100 Hawks Avenue for cold storage. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Approve the Hawks Avenue Storage policy, as presented

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Hawks Avenue Storage policy, as presented

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the Hawks Avenue Storage policy, as presented. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Accept Richard Bekerian's resignation from the Hanson Police Department, with regret

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept Richard Bekerian's resignation from the Hanson Police Department, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept Richard Bekerian's resignation from the Hanson Police Department, with regret. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Accept Julia Nee's resignation from the Hanson Public Library, with regret

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept Julia Nee's resignation from the Hanson Public Library, with regret

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept Julia Nee's resignation from the Hanson Public Library, with regret. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

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

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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

Adjourn to Executive Session

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn to Executive Session

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Mr. Heal, to adjourn to Executive Session. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call –George-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)

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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