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September 23, 2025
8 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
Approve the private way plowing list for winter 2026
To approve the private way plowing list for winter 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: to approve the private way plowing list for winter 2026 by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion passes.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint David Beauvais Sr., to the Memorial Day & Patriotic Observance Committee
To appoint David Beauvais Sr., to the Memorial Day & Patriotic Observance Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: to appoint David Beauvais Sr., to the Memorial Day & Patriotic Observance Committee by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion passes.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Move forward with necessary legislation as recommended by Rep. Sweezey to recertify the October 4, 2021, Special Town Meeting vote of Article 19
To move forward with necessary legislation as recommended by Rep. Sweezey to recertify the October 4, 2021, Special Town Meeting vote of Article 19
From the minutes
“Motion: to move forward with necessary legislation as recommended by Rep. Sweezey to recertify the October 4, 2021, Special Town Meeting vote of Article 19, by Clerk Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks. All in favor, motion passes.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Dissolve the Storm Water Drainage Committee by Clerk Heal; Mr. Weeks recommends to dissolve the Committee in January 2026, to allow the members to take appropriate action as needed for dissolution...
To dissolve the Storm Water Drainage Committee by Clerk Heal; Mr. Weeks recommends to dissolve the Committee in January 2026, to allow the members to take appropriate action as needed for dissolution of the Committee. Second by Vice Chair Rein
From the minutes
“Motion: to dissolve the Storm Water Drainage Committee by Clerk Heal; Mr. Weeks recommends to dissolve the Committee in January 2026, to allow the members to take appropriate action as needed for dissolution of the Committee. Second by Vice Chair Rein. All in favor, motion passes.”
Accept the resignation of Mr. John Murray from the Energy Committee
To accept the resignation of Mr. John Murray from the Energy Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept the resignation of Mr. John Murray from the Energy Committee, by Vice Chair Rein, seconded with regrets Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion passes.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the request of October 11, 202, for the Chapman Wedding at Camp Kiwanee and the (retro) request of September 20, 2025, by Mr. Hickey for a Craft Fair at Indian Head School
To approve the request of October 11, 202, for the Chapman Wedding at Camp Kiwanee and the (retro) request of September 20, 2025, by Mr. Hickey for a Craft Fair at Indian Head School
From the minutes
“Motion: to approve the request of October 11, 202, for the Chapman Wedding at Camp Kiwanee and the (retro) request of September 20, 2025, by Mr. Hickey for a Craft Fair at Indian Head School by Clerk Heal, seconded by Vice Chair Rein. All in favor, motion passes.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Approve meeting minutes of September 9, 2025
To approve meeting minutes of September 9, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion: to approve meeting minutes of September 9, 2025, by Clerk Heal, seconded by Vice Chair Rein. All in favor, motion passes.” (Motion: Heal, second: Rein)
Adjourn to Executive 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...
To adjourn to Executive 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 & Union Negotiations. Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) – To review and approve executive session minutes – Executive minutes 8/19/25. There will not be a return to Regular Session
From the minutes
“Motion: to adjourn to Executive 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 & Union Negotiations. Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) – To review and approve executive session minutes – Executive minutes 8/19/25. There will not be a return to Regular Session, by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. Roll Call – Mr. Weeks, yes; Clerk Heal, yes; Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett, yes; Vice Chair Rein, yes; Mr. George, yes.” (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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