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Hanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

January 28, 2025

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Joseph Weeks, David George

Absent: Edwin Heal

Every vote, in order

Appoint Michael Crisafulli to the position of Town of Hanson Building Commissioner and Zoning Officer, contingent background and medical review, with start date to be negotiated

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Michael Crisafulli to the position of Town of Hanson Building Commissioner and Zoning Officer, contingent background and medical review, with start date to be negotiated

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Michael Crisafulli to the position of Town of Hanson Building Commissioner and Zoning Officer, contingent background and medical review, with start date to be negotiated. Voted 4–0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Hold in-person Early Voting for the May 17, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for three days as follows: Monday, May 12, 2025, 9am – 4pm; Tuesday, May 13,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To hold in-person Early Voting for the May 17, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for three days as follows: Monday, May 12, 2025, 9am – 4pm; Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9am – 7pm; Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9am – 4pm

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to hold in-person Early Voting for the May 17, 2024 Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's Office for three days as follows: Monday, May 12, 2025, 9am – 4pm; Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9am – 7pm; Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 9am – 4pm. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

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

Allow Hanson Little League to reserve the Town Hall Green for Saturday, April 12, 2025 for the annual Little League Open Day Parade, 8am-2pm

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To allow Hanson Little League to reserve the Town Hall Green for Saturday, April 12, 2025 for the annual Little League Open Day Parade, 8am-2pm

The minutes name Edwin Heal as seconding this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to allow Hanson Little League to reserve the Town Hall Green for Saturday, April 12, 2025 for the annual Little League Open Day Parade, 8am-2pm. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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

Appoint Richard Jasmin to the Highway Building Committee

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Richard Jasmin to the Highway Building Committee

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Richard Jasmin to the Highway Building Committee. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

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

Appoint Joseph Weeks, David Mansfield, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Donald Ellis to the High Street Park Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Joseph Weeks, David Mansfield, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Donald Ellis to the High Street Park Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Joseph Weeks, David Mansfield, Robin Sparda-Curran, Kathy Gernhardt, Donald Howard and Donald Ellis to the High Street Park Committee, for a term ending June 30, 2025. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

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

Not exercise Select Board's Right of First refusal for 50 Holmes Street, Hanson, MA, and identified by Assessor's Map 66, Lot 1, for 0.492 of an acre

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To not exercise Select Board's Right of First refusal for 50 Holmes Street, Hanson, MA, and identified by Assessor's Map 66, Lot 1, for 0.492 of an acre

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to not exercise Select Board's Right of First refusal for 50 Holmes Street, Hanson, MA, and identified by Assessor's Map 66, Lot 1, for 0.492 of an acre. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 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 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn to Wage and Personnel

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn to Wage and Personnel

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to adjourn to Wage and Personnel. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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