MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 26, 2025
36 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, Joseph Weeks, David George
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Brenda Ennis as Select Board Admin. Assistant effective 9/2/25, subject to background check
To appoint Brenda Ennis as Select Board Admin. Assistant effective 9/2/25, subject to background check
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to appoint Brenda Ennis as Select Board Admin. Assistant effective 9/2/25, subject to background check. Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept Michael Mean's resignation
To accept Michael Mean's resignation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Weeks, to accept Michael Mean's resignation. Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the revised deed restriction on the Thomas Mill Conservation Restriction
To approve the revised deed restriction on the Thomas Mill Conservation Restriction
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve the revised deed restriction on the Thomas Mill Conservation Restriction. Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve Town Hall be closed the Day after Christmas 12/26/25 and New Years 1/2/26
To approve Town Hall be closed the Day after Christmas 12/26/25 and New Years 1/2/26
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve Town Hall be closed the Day after Christmas 12/26/25 and New Years 1/2/26. Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 1 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 1 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 1 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 2 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 2 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 2 in Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 3 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 3 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 3 in Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 4 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 4 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 4 in Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 5 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 5 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 5 in Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 6 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 6 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 6 in Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place Article 7 by Ms. Rein, after discussion another motion Mr. Heal
To place Article 7 by Ms. Rein, after discussion another motion Mr. Heal
From the minutes
“MOTION to place Article 7 by Ms. Rein, after discussion another motion Mr. Heal, Voted 5-0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.”
Approve place Article 8 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 8 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 8 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 9 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 9 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 9 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 10 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 10 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 10 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 11 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 11 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 11 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 12 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 12 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 12 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 13 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 13 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 13 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 14 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 14 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 14 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 15 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 15 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 15 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 16 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 16 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 16 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 17 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 17 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 17 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 18 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 18 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 18 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 19 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 19 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 19 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 20 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 20 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 20 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 21 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 21 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 21 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 22 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 22 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 22 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 23 placeholder in Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 23 placeholder in Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 23 placeholder in Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 24 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 24 in Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 24 in Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 25 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 25 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 25 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 26 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 26 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 26 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve place Article 27 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve place Article 27 on Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to approve place Article 27 on Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Close October 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To close October 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, to close October 6, 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approved ratified contract for Town Administrator, Lisa Green effective 7/1/25
Approved ratified contract for Town Administrator, Lisa Green effective 7/1/25
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, approved ratified contract for Town Administrator, Lisa Green effective 7/1/25, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approved ratified contract for Chief Casey from 7/1/25 to 6/30/28
Approved ratified contract for Chief Casey from 7/1/25 to 6/30/28
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded Mr. Heal, approved ratified contract for Chief Casey from 7/1/25 to 6/30/28, Voted 5 – 0. Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks- Aye; George- Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda
To approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to approve the one-day liquor licenses as presented on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote –Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George - Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn to Executive Session at 7:31 pm
To adjourn to Executive Session at 7:31 pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:31 pm. Voted 5 – 0 Roll call vote – Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye; George – 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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