MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 20, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Nominate Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett as Select Board Chair
To nominate Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett as Select Board Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to nominate Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett as Select Board Chair. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett- Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Nominate Ann Rein as Select Board Vice-Chair
To nominate Ann Rein as Select Board Vice-Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Edwin Heal, seconded by David George, to nominate Ann Rein as Select Board Vice-Chair. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Heal, second: George)
Nominate Edwin Heal as Select Board Clerk
To nominate Edwin Heal as Select Board Clerk
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by David George, to nominate Edwin Heal as Select Board Clerk. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein- Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: George)
Appoint T.J. Roffey as the Conservation Commission representative for the High Street Park Committee
To appoint T.J. Roffey as the Conservation Commission representative for the High Street Park Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to appoint T.J. Roffey as the Conservation Commission representative for the High Street Park Committee. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FiteGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the resignation of Matthew Dyer from the Indian Head River Restoration Committee with regret and appreciation of his service
To accept the resignation of Matthew Dyer from the Indian Head River Restoration Committee with regret and appreciation of his service
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to accept the resignation of Matthew Dyer from the Indian Head River Restoration Committee with regret and appreciation of his service. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye,; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Support the resolution for 212 Industrial Park grant for $70,000
To support the resolution for 212 Industrial Park grant for $70,000
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to support the resolution for 212 Industrial Park grant for $70,000. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald- Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Ratify the IT Director's contract as discussed
To ratify the IT Director's contract as discussed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to ratify the IT Director's contract as discussed. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the three one-day liquor licenses for Thorndike, Riley & Doyle
To approve the three one-day liquor licenses for Thorndike, Riley & Doyle
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to approve the three one-day liquor licenses for Thorndike, Riley & Doyle. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 13, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes of May 13, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to approve the meeting minutes of May 13, 2025. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn to executive session
To adjourn to executive session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to adjourn to executive session not to be returning to open session. Voted 5-0 Roll Call Vote.” (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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