MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
December 2, 2025
9 recorded votes, 3 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
Open Public Hearing at 6:04 PM, for All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License on premised located at 1280 Main Street, Hanson, MA 02341
To open Public Hearing at 6:04 PM, for All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License on premised located at 1280 Main Street, Hanson, MA 02341
From the minutes
“Motion to open Public Hearing at 6:04 PM, for All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License on premised located at 1280 Main Street, Hanson, MA 02341, by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Clerk Heal. Roll call vote Mr. Weeks, yes; Clerk Heal, yes; Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett, yes; Vice Chair Rein, yes. Motion carried.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Approve the All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License for Southern Eats, LLC. dba Fetch BBQ
To approve the All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License for Southern Eats, LLC. dba Fetch BBQ
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the All Alcoholic Beverage Liquor License for Southern Eats, LLC. dba Fetch BBQ 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. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Close Public Hearing at 6:06 PM
To close Public Hearing at 6:06 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to close Public Hearing at 6:06 PM, 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. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the request of the Hanson American Legion to place sign on Town property
To approve the request of the Hanson American Legion to place sign on Town property
The minutes give only the count (3-0) with 4 members shown present, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request of the Hanson American Legion to place sign on Town property by Clerk Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks. 3 members vote in the affirmative.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
Approve the request of the Whitman Hanson Hockey Team to sell Christmas trees and wreaths from 11/29 – 11/30/2025 (retro request) on the Town Hall Green
To approve the request of the Whitman Hanson Hockey Team to sell Christmas trees and wreaths from 11/29 – 11/30/2025 (retro request) on the Town Hall Green
The minutes give only the count (3-0) with 4 members shown present, not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request of the Whitman Hanson Hockey Team to sell Christmas trees and wreaths from 11/29 – 11/30/2025 (retro request) on the Town Hall Green by Mr. Weeks, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members vote in the affirmative.” (Motion: Weeks, second: Heal)
Accept (2) donations respectively
To accept (2) donations respectively
From the minutes
“Motion to accept (2) donations respectively by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve meeting minutes of November 18, 2025, as written
To approve meeting minutes of November 18, 2025, as written
From the minutes
“Motion to approve meeting minutes of November 18, 2025, as written by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Stevenson baby shower, February 15, 2026; Dillion fundraiser, January 17, 2026; December 5, 2025, Plymouth County Beekeeper Holiday Party
To approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Stevenson baby shower, February 15, 2026; Dillion fundraiser, January 17, 2026; December 5, 2025, Plymouth County Beekeeper Holiday Party
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve One Day Liquor License(s) for Stevenson baby shower, February 15, 2026; Dillion fundraiser, January 17, 2026; December 5, 2025, Plymouth County Beekeeper Holiday Party by Clerk Heal, seconded by Mr. Weeks, 3 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member abstains, 1 member absent.” (Motion: Heal, second: Weeks)
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. 4 members in the affirmative. 1 member absent.” (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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