MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 10, 2024
24 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, Joseph Weeks, David George
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Edwin Heal left about 49 minutes into the meeting to attend the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
Every vote, in order
Accept Franklin Milisi's resignation from the Camp Kiwanee Commission, with regret
To accept Franklin Milisi's resignation from the Camp Kiwanee Commission, with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept Franklin Milisi's resignation from the Camp Kiwanee Commission, with regret. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Accept Franklin Milisi's resignation from the Capital Improvement Committee, with regret
To accept Franklin Milisi's resignation from the Capital Improvement Committee, with regret
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept Franklin Milisi's resignation from the Capital Improvement Committee, with regret. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
For the Select Board to not exercise its right to first refusal for 902 Main Street, Unit 39
For the Select Board to not exercise its right to first refusal for 902 Main Street, Unit 39
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, for the Select Board to not exercise its right to first refusal for 902 Main Street, Unit 39 . Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as revised with the highlight language drafted on December 9, 2024
To approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as revised with the highlight language drafted on December 9, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the Cannabis Social Equity Policy as revised with the highlight language drafted on December 9, 2024. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the renewal of the Alcohol the licenses for: 14-58 Liquors, Inc., Butterfield's II, LLC, Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Yamin Bhav, Hanson Tavern, Jason G Myette,...
To approve the renewal of the Alcohol the licenses for: 14-58 Liquors, Inc., Butterfield's II, LLC, Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Yamin Bhav, Hanson Tavern, Jason G Myette, Sahiyog Corp. and Venus III Bros., Inc.as listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the renewal of the Alcohol the licenses for: 14-58 Liquors, Inc., Butterfield's II, LLC, Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Yamin Bhav, Hanson Tavern, Jason G Myette, Sahiyog Corp. and Venus III Bros., Inc.as listed on the agenda. Voted 5–0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the renewal of the Common Victuallers licenses for: Butterfield's II, LLC, Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Rod and Gun Club, Hanson...
To approve the renewal of the Common Victuallers licenses for: Butterfield's II, LLC, Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Rod and Gun Club, Hanson Tavern, Mike's House of Pizza, Sahiyog Corp., Sandy's Coffee Corner
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the renewal of the Common Victuallers licenses for: Butterfield's II, LLC, Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Rod and Gun Club, Hanson Tavern, Mike's House of Pizza, Sahiyog Corp., Sandy's Coffee Corner, Shaws Supermarkets, Yamin Bhav and Venus III Bros., Inc., as listed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the renewal of the Automatic Amusement licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc. and Venus III Bros., Inc., as listed on the agenda
To approve the renewal of the Automatic Amusement licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc. and Venus III Bros., Inc., as listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the renewal of the Automatic Amusement licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc. and Venus III Bros., Inc., as listed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the renewal of the Live Entertainment licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Hanson Tavern and Venus III Bros., Inc, as listed on the agenda
To approve the renewal of the Live Entertainment licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Hanson Tavern and Venus III Bros., Inc, as listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the renewal of the Live Entertainment licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Hanson Tavern and Venus III Bros., Inc, as listed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the renewal of Sunday Entertainment the licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Hanson Tavern and Venus III Bros., Inc., as listed on the agenda
To approve the renewal of Sunday Entertainment the licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Hanson Tavern and Venus III Bros., Inc., as listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the renewal of Sunday Entertainment the licenses for: Cahill and Driscoll, Inc., Hanson Athletic Association, Hanson Tavern and Venus III Bros., Inc., as listed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the renewal of Class II the licenses for: Ignite Auto Sales, J & I Auto Sales, McQuarrie Auto Engineering, Signature Sales, Specialty Auto, Inc. and Wheels-N-Deals as listed on the agenda
To approve the renewal of Class II the licenses for: Ignite Auto Sales, J & I Auto Sales, McQuarrie Auto Engineering, Signature Sales, Specialty Auto, Inc. and Wheels-N-Deals as listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the renewal of Class II the licenses for: Ignite Auto Sales, J & I Auto Sales, McQuarrie Auto Engineering, Signature Sales, Specialty Auto, Inc. and Wheels-N-Deals as listed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the renewal of the Junk Dealers licenses for: DMW Industries, as listed on the agenda
To approve the renewal of the Junk Dealers licenses for: DMW Industries, as listed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the renewal of the Junk Dealers licenses for: DMW Industries, as listed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the Alcohol licenses for: Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Hanson American Legion Post #226 and T- Stop Market, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
To approve the Alcohol licenses for: Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Hanson American Legion Post #226 and T- Stop Market, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Heal, Rein, WeeksAbstained: George
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the Alcohol licenses for: Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Hanson American Legion Post #226 and T- Stop Market, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 Roll call vote – George-Abstain; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal- Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the Common Victuallers licenses for: Connie's Restaurant, Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Dunkin Donuts 487 Liberty, Dunkin Donuts 1120 Main, Ling's Café, McDonald's, Mo's Place, Spiro's II...
To approve the Common Victuallers licenses for: Connie's Restaurant, Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Dunkin Donuts 487 Liberty, Dunkin Donuts 1120 Main, Ling's Café, McDonald's, Mo's Place, Spiro's II and T-Stop Market, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Heal, Rein, WeeksAbstained: George
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the Common Victuallers licenses for: Connie's Restaurant, Cook Hitching Post Restaurant, Dunkin Donuts 487 Liberty, Dunkin Donuts 1120 Main, Ling's Café, McDonald's, Mo's Place, Spiro's II and T-Stop Market, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 Roll call vote – George-Abstain; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal- Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the Automatic Amusement licenses for: Hanson American Legion Post #226, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
To approve the Automatic Amusement licenses for: Hanson American Legion Post #226, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Heal, Rein, WeeksAbstained: George
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the Automatic Amusement licenses for: Hanson American Legion Post #226, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 Roll call vote – George-Abstain; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal- Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the Lodging House licenses for: Hanson Country Manor, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
To approve the Lodging House licenses for: Hanson Country Manor, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the Lodging House licenses for: Hanson Country Manor, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the Class II licenses for: Limitless Auto Sales and Upscale Auto, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
To approve the Class II licenses for: Limitless Auto Sales and Upscale Auto, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the Class II licenses for: Limitless Auto Sales and Upscale Auto, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Approve the Junk Dealers licenses for: First Baptist Church Hanson, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
To approve the Junk Dealers licenses for: First Baptist Church Hanson, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to approve the Junk Dealers licenses for: First Baptist Church Hanson, as listed on the agenda, contingent upon Fire department approval. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Not approve the renewal of the Class II license for Auto Express
To not approve the renewal of the Class II license for Auto Express
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to not approve the renewal of the Class II license for Auto Express. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Place in surplus the 2021 Ford Interceptor VIN 1FM5K8AW8MNA00947
To place in surplus the 2021 Ford Interceptor VIN 1FM5K8AW8MNA00947
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to place in surplus the 2021 Ford Interceptor VIN 1FM5K8AW8MNA00947. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Appoint Eric Kinsherf as Town Accountant, for the period of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026
To appoint Eric Kinsherf as Town Accountant, for the period of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Eric Kinsherf as Town Accountant, for the period of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Accept Mr. Gumbakis resignation as Veterans Agent, contingent upon a follow-up conversation that Ms. Green will share during the January 14, 2025 meeting
To accept Mr. Gumbakis resignation as Veterans Agent, contingent upon a follow-up conversation that Ms. Green will share during the January 14, 2025 meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to accept Mr. Gumbakis resignation as Veterans Agent, contingent upon a follow-up conversation that Ms. Green will share during the January 14, 2025 meeting. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)
Close Town Hall on Christmas Eve at 12:00pm and on New Year's Eve at 12:00pm
To close Town Hall on Christmas Eve at 12:00pm and on New Year's Eve at 12:00pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to close Town Hall on Christmas Eve at 12:00pm and on New Year's Eve at 12:00pm. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks -Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approved licenses as printed on the agenda
To approved licenses as printed on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approved licenses as printed on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-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 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-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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