MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 27, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal
Absent: Joseph Weeks, David George
Every vote, in order
Hold in-person Early Voting for the May 16, 2026, Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's office for three (3) days as follows: Monday, May 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM...
To hold in-person Early Voting for the May 16, 2026, Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's office for three (3) days as follows: Monday, May 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
From the minutes
“Motion to hold in-person Early Voting for the May 16, 2026, Annual Town Election, to be held at the Hanson Town Clerk's office for three (3) days as follows: Monday, May 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members in favor, 2 members absent, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Terminate Hanson Veteran's Service Officer as of January 20, 2026
To terminate Hanson Veteran's Service Officer as of January 20, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to terminate Hanson Veteran's Service Officer as of January 20, 2026, by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members in favor, 2 members absent, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Allow the Town Administrator to pursue with the Town of Hanover MA the option to create a district VSO with Town of Hanover, MA
To allow the Town Administrator to pursue with the Town of Hanover MA the option to create a district VSO with Town of Hanover, MA
From the minutes
“Motion to allow the Town Administrator to pursue with the Town of Hanover MA the option to create a district VSO with Town of Hanover, MA., by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members in favor, 2 members absent, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Change job title of Assistant Veteran's Service Officer to Veteran's Benefit Administrator (pending Town Meeting Approval)
To change job title of Assistant Veteran's Service Officer to Veteran's Benefit Administrator (pending Town Meeting Approval)
From the minutes
“Motion to change job title of Assistant Veteran's Service Officer to Veteran's Benefit Administrator (pending Town Meeting Approval) by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members in favor, 2 members absent, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Amend IT Director Matt Tocchio contract of January 13, 2026, to allow use of a non-police vehicle for Town business
To amend IT Director Matt Tocchio contract of January 13, 2026, to allow use of a non-police vehicle for Town business
From the minutes
“Motion to amend IT Director Matt Tocchio contract of January 13, 2026, to allow use of a non-police vehicle for Town business by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members in favor, 2 members absent, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the generous donations from the Stonebridge Residents to the Hanson Fire Department
To accept the generous donations from the Stonebridge Residents to the Hanson Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the generous donations from the Stonebridge Residents to the Hanson Fire Department by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members in favor, 2 members absent, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve One Day Liquor License for the Flusberg Wedding, May31, 2026
To approve One Day Liquor License for the Flusberg Wedding, May31, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by to approve One Day Liquor License for the Flusberg Wedding, May31, 2026, by Vice Chair Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members in favor, 2 members absent, motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Vice Rein, seconded by Clerk Heal. 3 members in favor, 2 members absent, motion carried.” (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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