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Hanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 11, 2025

14 recorded votes, 3 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

Form the Library Building Committee, contingent upon Town Counsel's advice as the committee formation may need to be included on the 2025 May Annual/Special Town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To form the Library Building Committee, contingent upon Town Counsel's advice as the committee formation may need to be included on the 2025 May Annual/Special Town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Ms. Rein, to form the Library Building Committee, contingent upon Town Counsel's advice as the committee formation may need to be included on the 2025 May Annual/Special Town meeting warrant. Voted 4 – 0 Roll call vote – George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Town of Hanson override survey, with changes discussed

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Town of Hanson override survey, with changes discussed

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve the Town of Hanson override survey, with changes discussed. 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 Michael Crisafulli as Building Commissioner, for term of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Michael Crisafulli as Building Commissioner, for term of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Michael Crisafulli as Building Commissioner, for term of April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026. 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 Michael Crisafulli as Fence Viewer, for term to end June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Michael Crisafulli as Fence Viewer, for term to end June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Michael Crisafulli as Fence Viewer, for term to end 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)

Appoint Michael Crisafulli as Inspector of Buildings, for term to end June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Michael Crisafulli as Inspector of Buildings, for term to end June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Michael Crisafulli as Inspector of Buildings, for term to end 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)

Appoint Michael Crisafulli as Zoning Enforcement Officer, for term to end June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Michael Crisafulli as Zoning Enforcement Officer, for term to end June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Michael Crisafulli as Zoning Enforcement Officer, for term to end 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 7 (PDF)

Appoint Thaddeus Nowacki as Veterans Burial Agent, for term to end June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Thaddeus Nowacki as Veterans Burial Agent, for term to end June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Thaddeus Nowacki as Veterans Burial Agent, for term to end 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 7 (PDF)

Appoint Thaddeus Nowacki as Graves Officer, for term to end June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Thaddeus Nowacki as Graves Officer, for term to end June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Thaddeus Nowacki as Graves Officer, for term to end 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 7 (PDF)

Appoint Dana Chase as the Council on Aging parttime Van Driver, effective March 12, 2025

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Dana Chase as the Council on Aging parttime Van Driver, effective March 12, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to appoint Dana Chase as the Council on Aging parttime Van Driver, effective March 12, 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 7 (PDF)

Accept gifts as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept gifts as presented on the agenda

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to accept gifts 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)

Authorize Town Counsel to file litigation consistent with the State Auditor's decision in the Town of Wrentham's MBTA Communities District local mandated appeal for a cost not to exceed $15,000

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize Town Counsel to file litigation consistent with the State Auditor's decision in the Town of Wrentham's MBTA Communities District local mandated appeal for a cost not to exceed $15,000

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to authorize Town Counsel to file litigation consistent with the State Auditor's decision in the Town of Wrentham's MBTA Communities District local mandated appeal for a cost not to exceed $15,000. 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)

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

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 4–0

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

The roll call names Edwin Heal, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.

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; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda

The roll call names Edwin Heal, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjourn to Executive Session

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To adjourn to Executive Session

The roll call names Edwin Heal, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (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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