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October 14, 2025
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Edwin Heal is not on the attendance lines (present or absent), but the minutes record him making motions and voting in a roll call. Under MassVoter's rules he is not counted present, so votes that need him show only the count.
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Joseph Weeks, David George
Absent: Ann Rein, Edwin Heal
Every vote, in order
Accept a $2,240.33 donation to the Hanson Library
To accept a $2,240.33 donation to the Hanson Library
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 3 members shown present, not how each member voted. The minutes name Edwin Heal as making this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept a $2,240.33 donation to the Hanson Library by Clerk Heal, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative; 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Ratify Hanson Police Department contract, signed on September 9, 2025, between Lt. Daley and Hanson Select Board
To ratify Hanson Police Department contract, signed on September 9, 2025, between Lt. Daley and Hanson Select Board
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 3 members shown present, not how each member voted. The minutes name Edwin Heal as making this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.
From the minutes
“Motion: to ratify Hanson Police Department contract, signed on September 9, 2025, between Lt. Daley and Hanson Select Board, by Clerk Heal, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative; 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Ratify Hanson Police Department contract, signed on September 9, 2025, between Lt. Durgin and Hanson Select Board
To ratify Hanson Police Department contract, signed on September 9, 2025, between Lt. Durgin and Hanson Select Board
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 3 members shown present, not how each member voted. The minutes name Edwin Heal as making this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.
From the minutes
“Motion: to ratify Hanson Police Department contract, signed on September 9, 2025, between Lt. Durgin and Hanson Select Board, by Clerk Heal, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative; 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Appoint Kevin Donovan as Interim Town Administrator as of this date, October 14, 2025, until a date to be mutually determined while Town Administrator Lisa Green is on medical leave
To appoint Kevin Donovan as Interim Town Administrator as of this date, October 14, 2025, until a date to be mutually determined while Town Administrator Lisa Green is on medical leave
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 3 members shown present, not how each member voted. The minutes name Edwin Heal as making this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.
From the minutes
“Motion: to appoint Kevin Donovan as Interim Town Administrator as of this date, October 14, 2025, until a date to be mutually determined while Town Administrator Lisa Green is on medical leave by Clerk Heal, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative; 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Is made to accept both disclosures on behalf of the Town of Hanson, no further action is necessary
Is made to accept both disclosures on behalf of the Town of Hanson, no further action is necessary
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 3 members shown present, not how each member voted. The minutes name Edwin Heal as making this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.
From the minutes
“Motion is made to accept both disclosures on behalf of the Town of Hanson, no further action is necessary by Clerk Heal, second Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative; 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Approve a 1 Day Liquor License to Elizabeth Meshau on November 30, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM at Camp Kiwanee
To approve a 1 Day Liquor License to Elizabeth Meshau on November 30, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM at Camp Kiwanee
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 3 members shown present, not how each member voted. The minutes name Edwin Heal as making this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.
From the minutes
“Motion: to approve a 1 Day Liquor License to Elizabeth Meshau on November 30, 2025, from 11 AM – 4 PM at Camp Kiwanee by Clerk Heal, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative; 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Approve Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2025, as written
To approve Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2025, as written
The minutes give only the count (4-0) with 3 members shown present, not how each member voted. The minutes name Edwin Heal as making this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.
From the minutes
“Motion: to approve Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2025, as written by Clerk Heal, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative; 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) to review and approve Executive Session minutes, not to be released - August 26, 2025
To adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) to review and approve Executive Session minutes, not to be released - August 26, 2025
The roll call names Edwin Heal, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown. The minutes name Edwin Heal as making this motion, but Edwin Heal is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Edwin Heal is not counted present.
From the minutes
“Motion: to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(7)) to review and approve Executive Session minutes, not to be released - August 26, 2025, by Clerk Heal, second by Mr. Weeks. Roll call vote – Mr. Weeks; yes, Clerk Heal: yes, Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett; yes, Mr. George; yes. 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
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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