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August 5, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Approve the Highway Building Committee moving forward with the next steps for the proposed renovations and rebuilding at the existing site
To vote to approve the Highway Building Committee moving forward with the next steps for the proposed renovations and rebuilding at the existing site
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to approve the Highway Building Committee moving forward with the next steps for the proposed renovations and rebuilding at the existing site. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein- Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the remaining annual appointments for ZBA, i.e., Michael Fleming, Chair, term ends 06/30/28; Kevin Amado, Jr. — Clerk, term ends 06/30/27; Edwin Heal — Alternate Annual Appointment term...
To vote to approve the remaining annual appointments for ZBA, i.e., Michael Fleming, Chair, term ends 06/30/28; Kevin Amado, Jr. — Clerk, term ends 06/30/27; Edwin Heal — Alternate Annual Appointment term ends 06/30/26
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to approve the remaining annual appointments for ZBA, i.e., Michael Fleming, Chair, term ends 06/30/28; Kevin Amado, Jr. — Clerk, term ends 06/30/27; Edwin Heal — Alternate Annual Appointment term ends 06/30/26. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the Block Party contingent upon reaching out directly to the individual in the neighborhood and telling them of their concerns on Brook Bend Road, August 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m
To vote to approve the Block Party contingent upon reaching out directly to the individual in the neighborhood and telling them of their concerns on Brook Bend Road, August 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to approve the Block Party contingent upon reaching out directly to the individual in the neighborhood and telling them of their concerns on Brook Bend Road, August 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Applicant Dorothy T. Marrocco to the Town Appointed Tenant Board Member seat of the Hanson Housing Authority
To vote to appoint Applicant Dorothy T. Marrocco to the Town Appointed Tenant Board Member seat of the Hanson Housing Authority
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to appoint Applicant Dorothy T. Marrocco to the Town Appointed Tenant Board Member seat of the Hanson Housing Authority. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the request by Calvary Baptist and Salvation Army to hold a Family Fun Day on Hanson Green 8 a.m. — 2 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025
To vote to approve the request by Calvary Baptist and Salvation Army to hold a Family Fun Day on Hanson Green 8 a.m. — 2 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to approve the request by Calvary Baptist and Salvation Army to hold a Family Fun Day on Hanson Green 8 a.m. — 2 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the request by Hanson Pack 34 to use the Maquan Parking Lot and Field Area for the Annual Summer Family Picnic Monday, August 25 from 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. Saturday, with a rain date of August...
To vote to approve the request by Hanson Pack 34 to use the Maquan Parking Lot and Field Area for the Annual Summer Family Picnic Monday, August 25 from 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. Saturday, with a rain date of August 30" 10 a.m. — 12:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to approve the request by Hanson Pack 34 to use the Maquan Parking Lot and Field Area for the Annual Summer Family Picnic Monday, August 25 from 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. Saturday, with a rain date of August 30" 10 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the minutes of July 22, 2025
To vote to approve the minutes of July 22, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to approve the minutes of July 22, 2025. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the minutes of July 29, 2025
To vote to approve the minutes of July 29, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to approve the minutes of July 29, 2025. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the one-day liquor licenses as follows: 1. 09/16/2025 —3 PM — 8 PM — Jared Peters — Party; 2. 10/25/2025 -3 PM—8
To approve the one-day liquor licenses as follows: 1. 09/16/2025 —3 PM — 8 PM — Jared Peters — Party; 2. 10/25/2025 -3 PM—8
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as follows: 1. 09/16/2025 —3 PM — 8 PM — Jared Peters — Party; 2. 10/25/2025 -3 PM—8 PM — Alexandra Wilkins — Wedding; 3. 10/31/2025 — 6 PM — 11 PM — Donna Rondeau — Wedding; 4. 9/13/2025 — 4 PM — 8 PM - Michele Kish — Celebration of Life; 5. 10/19/25 — 11 pm to 4 pm — Lisa Linoci — Baby Shower; 6. 10/18/27 — 5 PM — 9 PM — Shayna Seel — 2027 Wedding. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein- Aye; Heal Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn at 8:17 p.m
To vote to adjourn at 8:17 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ann Rein, seconded by Ed Heal, to vote to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Voted 4-0 Roll Call — FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Rein-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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