MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
July 22, 2025
14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, David George
Absent: Joseph Weeks
Every vote, in order
Approve the Change of Manager from David George to Mr. Hammond for Hanson American Legion Post #225, Inc
To vote to approve the Change of Manager from David George to Mr. Hammond for Hanson American Legion Post #225, Inc
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 vote to approve the Change of Manager from David George to Mr. Hammond for Hanson American Legion Post #225, Inc. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Abstain.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Vote for Lisa Green to prepare a letter for Ken Sweezey before the July 29" hearing for the Select Board to sign
To vote for Lisa Green to prepare a letter for Ken Sweezey before the July 29" hearing for the Select Board to sign
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote for Lisa Green to prepare a letter for Ken Sweezey before the July 29" hearing for the Select Board to sign. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Update the current zoning map and create the proposed MBTA District, draft and amend the zoning bylaws for the said District, and request a report from the Planning Board
To vote to update the current zoning map and create the proposed MBTA District, draft and amend the zoning bylaws for the said District, and request a report from the Planning Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to vote to update the current zoning map and create the proposed MBTA District, draft and amend the zoning bylaws for the said District, and request a report from the Planning Board. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-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 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-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 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Alex Stewart to the Capital Improvement Committee
To appoint Alex Stewart to the Capital Improvement Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to appoint Alex Stewart to the Capital Improvement Committee. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve 2025 Election Workers List for Town Clerk
To vote to approve 2025 Election Workers List for Town Clerk
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to approve 2025 Election Workers List for Town Clerk. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Lan Woodward new Assistant Collector effective August 5, 2025
To vote to appoint Lan Woodward new Assistant Collector effective August 5, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to appoint Lan Woodward new Assistant Collector effective August 5, 2025. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald- Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Percy Child — Youth Services Librarian effective 7/23/25
To vote to appoint Percy Child — Youth Services Librarian effective 7/23/25
The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to appoint Percy Child — Youth Services Librarian effective 7/23/25. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve resignation of Kathy Gernhardt from the Hanson High Street Park Committee
To approve resignation of Kathy Gernhardt from the Hanson High Street Park Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve resignation of Kathy Gernhardt from the Hanson High Street Park Committee. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald- Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the following gifts: Police Comfort Dog Donation $20 & $147.50; Fire Department $80; Library $1,295
To Accept the following gifts: Police Comfort Dog Donation $20 & $147.50; Fire Department $80; Library $1,295
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to Accept the following gifts: Police Comfort Dog Donation $20 & $147.50; Fire Department $80; Library $1,295. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the July 8, 2025 minutes as presented
To approve the July 8, 2025 minutes as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the July 8, 2025 minutes as presented. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Enter into Executive Session not 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 not 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 — July 8, 2025
The roll call names Joseph Weeks, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, at 7:30 PM to enter into Executive Session not 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 — July 8, 2025. Voted 5-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; George-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn at 7:45 PM
To adjourn at 7:45 PM
The roll call names Joseph Weeks, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to adjourn at 7:45 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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