MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 18, 2025
12 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
Open Public Hearing Hanson Board of Assessors Fiscal Year 2026 Classification Presentation
To open Public Hearing Hanson Board of Assessors Fiscal Year 2026 Classification Presentation
From the minutes
“Motion to open Public Hearing Hanson Board of Assessors Fiscal Year 2026 Classification Presentation, by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. Roll call vote – Mr. Weeks, yes; Clerk Heal, yes; Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett, yes; Vice Chair Rein, yes; Mr. George, yes.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the recommendation of the Board members and Town Assessor to not split in order to shift more tax burden to the Commercial Class
To accept the recommendation of the Board members and Town Assessor to not split in order to shift more tax burden to the Commercial Class
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the recommendation of the Board members and Town Assessor to not split in order to shift more tax burden to the Commercial Class by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the recommendation of the Board members and Assessor to not adopt a Residential Exemption
To accept the recommendation of the Board members and Assessor to not adopt a Residential Exemption
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the recommendation of the Board members and Assessor to not adopt a Residential Exemption by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the recommendation of the Board members and Assessor to not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption
To accept the recommendation of the Board members and Assessor to not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the recommendation of the Board members and Assessor to not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the Public Hearing by Vice Chair Rein, seconded Clerk Heal. Roll call vote – Mr. Weeks, yes; Clerk Heal, yes; Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett, yes; Vice Chair Rein, yes; Mr. George, yes.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the Town of Hanson Housing Production Plan
To approve the Town of Hanson Housing Production Plan
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Town of Hanson Housing Production Plan by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the surplus of the items as listed
To approve the surplus of the items as listed
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the surplus of the items as listed by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve Business License Application Check List as presented
To approve Business License Application Check List as presented
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Business License Application Check List as presented by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Allow the American Legion to place lawn signs at the Hanson Town Hall and traffic islands for their Sip and Stroll event November 29, 2025
To allow the American Legion to place lawn signs at the Hanson Town Hall and traffic islands for their Sip and Stroll event November 29, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion to allow the American Legion to place lawn signs at the Hanson Town Hall and traffic islands for their Sip and Stroll event November 29, 2025, by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025, October 14, 2025, October 28, 2025, as written
To approve Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025, October 14, 2025, October 28, 2025, as written
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025, October 14, 2025, October 28, 2025, as written by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve one day liquor license for Hatch Engagement Party (11/23/2025) Medeiros Birthday Party (1/03/2026)
To approve one day liquor license for Hatch Engagement Party (11/23/2025) Medeiros Birthday Party (1/03/2026)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve one day liquor license for Hatch Engagement Party (11/23/2025) Medeiros Birthday Party (1/03/2026) by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. All in favor, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn to Executive Session and not return to Open Session
To adjourn to Executive Session and not return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn to Executive Session and not return to Open Session by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. Roll call vote Mr. Weeks; yes, Clerk Heal; yes, Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett; yes, Vice Chair Rein; yes, Mr. George, yes. 5 members in the affirmative.” (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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