MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 10, 2025
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, Joseph Weeks
Absent: David George
Every vote, in order
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the June 25, 2025 Special Town Meeting
To open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the June 25, 2025 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for the June 25, 2025 Special Town Meeting. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett- Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 1 on the warrant of the Special Town Meeting for the June 25, 2025 Special Town Meeting
To place and recommend Article 1 on the warrant of the Special Town Meeting for the June 25, 2025 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to place and recommend Article 1 on the warrant of the Special Town Meeting for the June 25, 2025 Special Town Meeting. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Close the Special Town Meeting warrant
To close the Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Amn Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to close the Special Town Meeting warrant. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Set the date of the Hanson Special Town Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
To set the date of the Hanson Special Town Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to set the date of the Hanson Special Town Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the Town Clerk election stipend - $1,000 per election
To approve the Town Clerk election stipend - $1,000 per election
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the Town Clerk election stipend - $1,000 per election. Voted 4-0 Roll Call FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Allow Ms. Green to review the
To allow Ms. Green to review the
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to allow Ms. Green to review the Memorandum of Understanding with HomeWorks Energy provided she reviews and approves it. Voted 4-0 Roll Call - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the resignation of Paul Cerra from
To accept the resignation of Paul Cerra from
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to accept the resignation of Paul Cerra from the Community Preservation Committee. Voted 4-0 Roll Call - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the appointment of John Kemmett
To accept the appointment of John Kemmett
The roll call does not match the stated count (4-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to accept the appointment of John Kemmett to the Community Preservation Committee. Voted 4-0 Roll Call - FitzGerald-Kemmett- Abstain; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the resignation of Joseph Weeks
To accept the resignation of Joseph Weeks
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to accept the resignation of Joseph Weeks, with regret, from the Capital Improvement Committee. Voted 4-0 Roll Call -.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the appointment of Carolyn
To approve the appointment of Carolyn
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the appointment of Carolyn Dragon to the Camp Kiwanee Commission. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote -.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the appointment of Alexandra Roffey to the Camp Kiwanee Commission
To approve the appointment of Alexandra Roffey to the Camp Kiwanee Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the appointment of Alexandra Roffey to the Camp Kiwanee Commission. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote - FitzGerald- Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the FY2026 Select Board Meeting Calendar
To approve the FY2026 Select Board Meeting Calendar
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the FY2026 Select Board Meeting Calendar. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the use of the Indian Head/Maquan Elementary School for Hanson Day to be held Saturday, 09/27/25 with a rain date of 10/04/25
To approve the use of the Indian Head/Maquan Elementary School for Hanson Day to be held Saturday, 09/27/25 with a rain date of 10/04/25
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the use of the Indian Head/Maquan Elementary School for Hanson Day to be held Saturday, 09/27/25 with a rain date of 10/04/25. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Vote to delegate the designer selection for the potential library project to the Library Design & Planning Committee
To Vote to delegate the designer selection for the potential library project to the Library Design & Planning Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to Vote to delegate the designer selection for the potential library project to the Library Design & Planning Committee. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Vote to approve the use of the Hanson Town Green for Girl Scout Troop 77422's Fundraising Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 2 pm to 8 pm
To Vote to approve the use of the Hanson Town Green for Girl Scout Troop 77422's Fundraising Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 2 pm to 8 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to Vote to approve the use of the Hanson Town Green for Girl Scout Troop 77422's Fundraising Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 2 pm to 8 pm. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein- Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Waive the permit fee of $3,905 for the Hanson Senior Center additional space through the use of a modular building
To waive the permit fee of $3,905 for the Hanson Senior Center additional space through the use of a modular building
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to waive the permit fee of $3,905 for the Hanson Senior Center additional space through the use of a modular building. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Allow Lisa Green, Town Administrator, to carry over three vacation days and sell back ten vacation days as requested
To allow Lisa Green, Town Administrator, to carry over three vacation days and sell back ten vacation days as requested
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to allow Lisa Green, Town Administrator, to carry over three vacation days and sell back ten vacation days as requested. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Pamela J. French appointment to the Library Building Committee
To appoint Pamela J. French appointment to the Library Building Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to appoint Pamela J. French appointment to the Library Building Committee. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote - FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve a one day liquor license for Marie Lazarski's Family Gathering to be held on 6/21/2025 from 2 pm to 6 pm
To approve a one day liquor license for Marie Lazarski's Family Gathering to be held on 6/21/2025 from 2 pm to 6 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to approve a one day liquor license for Marie Lazarski's Family Gathering to be held on 6/21/2025 from 2 pm to 6 pm. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025
To approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to approve the meeting minutes of May 20, 2025. Voted 4-0 Roll Call Vote — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn to Wage and Personnel
To adjourn to Wage and Personnel
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to adjourn to Wage and Personnel. Voted 4 — 0 - Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Enter into executive session not to return to Open Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) — To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if...
To enter into executive session not to return to Open Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) — To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. — Litigation: 1057 Main St, Collective Bargaining Discussions; Union Negotiations-Admin, Fire, Highway, Police; and to discuss strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel — Police Chief; and pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) — To review and approve executive session minutes, not to be released — May 20, 2025 & June 3, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Edwin Heal, to enter into executive session not to return to Open Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(3)) — To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. — Litigation: 1057 Main St, Collective Bargaining Discussions; Union Negotiations-Admin, Fire, Highway, Police; and to discuss strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel — Police Chief; and pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) — To review and approve executive session minutes, not to be released — May 20, 2025 & June 3, 2025. Voted 4-0 - 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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