MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2025
16 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
Accept the resignation of Fran Forte, Assistant Collector
To accept the resignation of Fran Forte, Assistant Collector
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to accept the resignation of Fran Forte, Assistant Collector. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Michael Casey as the Chief of Police
To appoint Michael Casey as the Chief of Police
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to appoint Michael Casey as the Chief of Police. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George- Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Thomas Roffey Jr. and Christopher Hoffman and Ed Heal, Liaison, to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2028
To appoint Thomas Roffey Jr. and Christopher Hoffman and Ed Heal, Liaison, to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to appoint Thomas Roffey Jr. and Christopher Hoffman and Ed Heal, Liaison, to the Conservation Commission for a three- year term to expire on June 30, 2028. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Michael Fleming, Christopher Costello, Kevin Amador, jr. and Edwin Heal, Alternate, to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-month term to expire on September 30, 2028
To appoint Michael Fleming, Christopher Costello, Kevin Amador, jr. and Edwin Heal, Alternate, to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-month term to expire on September 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to appoint Michael Fleming, Christopher Costello, Kevin Amador, jr. and Edwin Heal, Alternate, to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-month term to expire on September 30, 2028. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the use of the Maquan School for Trunk or Treat on the date of Saturday, October 17" with a rain date of Saturday, October 25"
To approve the use of the Maquan School for Trunk or Treat on the date of Saturday, October 17" with a rain date of Saturday, October 25"
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the use of the Maquan School for Trunk or Treat on the date of Saturday, October 17" with a rain date of Saturday, October 25". Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve to use the Town Hall Green for the annual Holiday Festival and Fireworks scheduled for Saturday, December 6" from 5 pm to 7 pm
To approve to use the Town Hall Green for the annual Holiday Festival and Fireworks scheduled for Saturday, December 6" from 5 pm to 7 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve to use the Town Hall Green for the annual Holiday Festival and Fireworks scheduled for Saturday, December 6" from 5 pm to 7 pm. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Richard Clifford to the Camp Kiwanee Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2028
To appoint Richard Clifford to the Camp Kiwanee Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to appoint Richard Clifford to the Camp Kiwanee Commission for a three-year term to expire on June 30, 2028. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint John Caterer as Event Care Taker at Camp Kiwanee, effective 7/8/2025
To appoint John Caterer as Event Care Taker at Camp Kiwanee, effective 7/8/2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to appoint John Caterer as Event Care Taker at Camp Kiwanee, effective 7/8/2025. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Thomas J. Hickey to the Library Building Committee for a one-year term to expire on 6/30/2026
To appoint Thomas J. Hickey to the Library Building Committee for a one-year term to expire on 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to appoint Thomas J. Hickey to the Library Building Committee for a one-year term to expire on 6/30/2026. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $18,500 to be taken from the PT Attendant Wages and moved to Building Maintenance contingent on the approval of the Finance Committee
To approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $18,500 to be taken from the PT Attendant Wages and moved to Building Maintenance contingent on the approval of the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the line-item transfer in the amount of $18,500 to be taken from the PT Attendant Wages and moved to Building Maintenance contingent on the approval of the Finance Committee. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Open the October 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
To open the October 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to open the October 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve and sign the ROCCC Inter- Municipal Agreement
To approve and sign the ROCCC Inter- Municipal Agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve and sign the ROCCC Inter- Municipal Agreement. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the June 24, 2025 minutes as presented
To approve the June 24, 2025 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the June 24, 2025 minutes as presented. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George- Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the one-day liquor licenses as follows: 08/16/2025 — 4:00 PM — 9:00PM — Maria Richards — Wedding; 10/17/2026 - 5:00 PM — 10:00 PM — Edward Whitney — Wedding; 08/14/2025 — 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM...
To approve the one-day liquor licenses as follows: 08/16/2025 — 4:00 PM — 9:00PM — Maria Richards — Wedding; 10/17/2026 - 5:00 PM — 10:00 PM — Edward Whitney — Wedding; 08/14/2025 — 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM — Becci Pishkin — Summer Outing; 7/12/2025 — 12:30 PM — 3:30 PM — Jamie Reardon, South Shore Cheer Academy — Fun Day; 07/16/25 — 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm — Hanson Public Library Foundation — Trivia Night Fundraiser
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as follows: 08/16/2025 — 4:00 PM — 9:00PM — Maria Richards — Wedding; 10/17/2026 - 5:00 PM — 10:00 PM — Edward Whitney — Wedding; 08/14/2025 — 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM — Becci Pishkin — Summer Outing; 7/12/2025 — 12:30 PM — 3:30 PM — Jamie Reardon, South Shore Cheer Academy — Fun Day; 07/16/25 — 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm — Hanson Public Library Foundation — Trivia Night Fundraiser. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald- Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or...
To enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel — Police Chief, Town Administrator; and Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) — To review and approve executive session minutes, not to be released — June 10, 2025 & June 24, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, at 6:40 PM to enter into Executive Session to return to Open Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel — Police Chief, Town Administrator; and Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) — To review and approve executive session minutes, not to be released — June 10, 2025 & June 24, 2025. Voted 5- 0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn at 7:54 PM
To adjourn at 7:54 PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to adjourn at 7:54 PM. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-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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