MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 25, 2025
16 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, David George, Joseph Weeks
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adjourn to Executive Session
To adjourn to Executive Session
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, George, Heal, ReinThe roll call does not list Joseph Weeks, who was present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to adjourn to Executive Session. Voted 4-0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Include the proposed override ballot question on the May 18, 2025 local election ballot
To include the proposed override ballot question on the May 18, 2025 local election ballot
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to include the proposed override ballot question on the May 18, 2025 local election ballot. Voted 5 — 0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Forward correspondence to the School Committee and Superintendent, requesting an additional review of the school assessment for additional reductions, reducing from 9.87% to the budgeted amount of 7%
To forward correspondence to the School Committee and Superintendent, requesting an additional review of the school assessment for additional reductions, reducing from 9.87% to the budgeted amount of 7%
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to forward correspondence to the School Committee and Superintendent, requesting an additional review of the school assessment for additional reductions, reducing from 9.87% to the budgeted amount of 7%. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the gifts from the Estate of Henry and Barbara Wrightington as presented on the agenda
To accept the gifts from the Estate of Henry and Barbara Wrightington as presented on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the gifts from the Estate of Henry and Barbara Wrightington 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: Heal)
Accept the gift of two Town of Hanson Centennial celebration photographs from Mr. Paul Baresel
To accept the gift of two Town of Hanson Centennial celebration photographs from Mr. Paul Baresel
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the gift of two Town of Hanson Centennial celebration photographs from Mr. Paul Baresel. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the anonymous gift of two Automated External Defibrillators to the Hanson Fire Department
To accept the anonymous gift of two Automated External Defibrillators to the Hanson Fire Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the anonymous gift of two Automated External Defibrillators to the Hanson Fire Department. Voted 5 - 0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the anonymous gift of $150 to the Council on Aging for performance of Bill Reidy
To accept the anonymous gift of $150 to the Council on Aging for performance of Bill Reidy
Yes: George, Heal, Rein, WeeksAbstained: FitzGerald-KemmettThe scanned minutes read "Voted 4-0-1" followed by a roll call in which Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett abstained.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the anonymous gift of $150 to the Council on Aging for performance of Bill Reidy. Voted4-—0-J Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Abstain; Heal- Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the gifts as presented on the agenda
To accept the gifts as presented on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the gifts 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: Heal)
Surplus the Eaton Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) equipment, as requested by the Police Department —
To surplus the Eaton Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) equipment, as requested by the Police Department —
The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to surplus the Eaton Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) equipment, as requested by the Police Department —. Voted 5 -0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month"
To declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month"
The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month". Voted 5 — 0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Allow Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green
To allow Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to allow Dollars for Scholars to erect a fundraising thermometer on Town Hall Green. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Close the May 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
To close the May 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to close the May 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Close the 2025 May Annual Town Meeting warrant
To close the 2025 May Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to close the 2025 May Annual Town Meeting warrant. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
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. Heal, 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: Heal)
Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda. Voted 5 — 0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn to Wage and Personnel
To adjourn to Wage and Personnel
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to adjourn to Wage and Personnel. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
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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