MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
April 29, 2025
21 recorded votes, 4 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
Every vote, in order
Approve Jayden Turocy's
To approve Jayden Turocy's
From the minutes
“A MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to approve Jayden Turocy's Eagle Scout Project as outlined, contingent upon working with Adam Valachovick. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Allow the Veterans' Officer place the Retired US Flag Box outside of the building to be determined working with the Highway Director, the Town Clerk, and Mrs. Green to work on the weatherization...
To allow the Veterans' Officer place the Retired US Flag Box outside of the building to be determined working with the Highway Director, the Town Clerk, and Mrs. Green to work on the weatherization of the box
From the minutes
“A MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to allow the Veterans' Officer place the Retired US Flag Box outside of the building to be determined working with the Highway Director, the Town Clerk, and Mrs. Green to work on the weatherization of the box. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Employ Matt Tocchio as the IT Director at a time to
To employ Matt Tocchio as the IT Director at a time to
From the minutes
“A MOTION by Ms. Rein to employ Matt Tocchio as the IT Director at a time to be determined no later than a month, with contract terms to be discussed with the Town Administrator, and was seconded by Mr. Heal. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein)
Recognize the resignation of Senior Center Part-time
To recognize the resignation of Senior Center Part-time
From the minutes
“A MOTION by Ms. Rein to recognize the resignation of Senior Center Part-time Van Driver, Dana Chase and was seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5— 0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein)
Appoint the Senior Center Part-time Van Driver
To appoint the Senior Center Part-time Van Driver
From the minutes
“A MOTION by Ms. Rein to appoint the Senior Center Part-time Van Driver, Donald Cahill and was seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein)
Accept the anonymous gift of $150.00 to the Hanson
To accept the anonymous gift of $150.00 to the Hanson
From the minutes
“A MOTION by Ms. Rein to accept the anonymous gift of $150.00 to the Hanson Fire Department and was seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5 — 0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein)
Accept the anonymous gift of $50.00 to the Hanson Library
To accept the anonymous gift of $50.00 to the Hanson Library
From the minutes
“A MOTION by Ms. Rein to accept the anonymous gift of $50.00 to the Hanson Library and was seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5 — 0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
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Place and Recommend Article 3 to set elected salaries
To Place and Recommend Article 3 to set elected salaries
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 3 to set elected salaries, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 7 WITH override Items 1-4, and Place and Recommend WITHOUT override ITEM 1 only
To Place and Recommend Article 7 WITH override Items 1-4, and Place and Recommend WITHOUT override ITEM 1 only
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 7 WITH override Items 1-4, and Place and Recommend WITHOUT override ITEM 1 only, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 8
To Place and Recommend Article 8
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 8, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 12 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend WITHOUT override
To Place and Recommend Article 12 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend WITHOUT override
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 12 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend WITHOUT override, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 15 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend WITHOUT override
To Place and Recommend Article 15 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend WITHOUT override
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 15 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend WITHOUT override, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 21 for $15,000 WITHOUT the override
To Place and Recommend Article 21 for $15,000 WITHOUT the override
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 21 for $15,000 WITHOUT the override seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5— 0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 21 for $40,000 if the override passes
To Place and Recommend Article 21 for $40,000 if the override passes
The roll call does not match the stated count (4-1), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 21 for $40,000 if the override passes, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 4-1 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; George- Opposed.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 23 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend Article 23 WITHOUT override
To Place and Recommend Article 23 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend Article 23 WITHOUT override
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, George, Rein, WeeksNo: Heal
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 23 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend Article 23 WITHOUT override, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 4-1 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Opposed; George- Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 26
To Place and Recommend Article 26
Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Heal, Rein, WeeksAbstained: George
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 26 seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 4-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; George-Abstain; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Reconsider Prior Vote Article 26
To Reconsider Prior Vote Article 26
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Reconsider Prior Vote Article 26 seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Defer to October Town Meeting Article 26
To Defer to October Town Meeting Article 26
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Defer to October Town Meeting Article 26, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Place and Recommend Article 27
To Place and Recommend Article 27
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 27, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
To approve the meeting minutes as presented on the agenda
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 — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn to Executive Session
To adjourn to Executive Session
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 adjourn to Executive Session. Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — 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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