MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 10, 2026
48 recorded votes, 0 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
Accept (with regret) the resignation of Virginia Costly by Vice Chair Rein, second with regret by Clerk Heal
To accept (with regret) the resignation of Virginia Costly by Vice Chair Rein, second with regret by Clerk Heal
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept (with regret) the resignation of Virginia Costly by Vice Chair Rein, second with regret by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.”
Accept the recommendation
To accept the recommendation
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept the recommendation by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the recommendation to appoint Chris Callahan, Heavy Equipment Operator
To accept the recommendation to appoint Chris Callahan, Heavy Equipment Operator
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept the recommendation to appoint Chris Callahan, Heavy Equipment Operator by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Re-appoint Ruth Ann Fleming to Board of Registrars effective April 1, 2026, recommendation by Town Clerk Franceschini
To re-appoint Ruth Ann Fleming to Board of Registrars effective April 1, 2026, recommendation by Town Clerk Franceschini
From the minutes
“Motion: to re-appoint Ruth Ann Fleming to Board of Registrars effective April 1, 2026, recommendation by Town Clerk Franceschini, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Faye Vitale as the Council on Aging Shine Counselor, recommended by COA Director Mary Collins
To appoint Faye Vitale as the Council on Aging Shine Counselor, recommended by COA Director Mary Collins
From the minutes
“Motion: to appoint Faye Vitale as the Council on Aging Shine Counselor, recommended by COA Director Mary Collins; by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Continue the Lakeville Animal Shelter annual agreement, as Hanson does not have a shelter for animals within the town. The $500.00 fee remains the capital fee
To continue the Lakeville Animal Shelter annual agreement, as Hanson does not have a shelter for animals within the town. The $500.00 fee remains the capital fee
From the minutes
“Motion: to continue the Lakeville Animal Shelter annual agreement, as Hanson does not have a shelter for animals within the town. The $500.00 fee remains the capital fee; by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept the recommendation of Chief O'Brien to accept the surplus of (2) stair chairs
To accept the recommendation of Chief O'Brien to accept the surplus of (2) stair chairs
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept the recommendation of Chief O'Brien to accept the surplus of (2) stair chairs by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve Common Victualler License to Liberty Pizza, effective March 10, 2026
To approve Common Victualler License to Liberty Pizza, effective March 10, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: to approve Common Victualler License to Liberty Pizza, effective March 10, 2026, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend Article 1
To place and recommend Article 1
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 1, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Ballot questions
Place and recommend Article 1
To place and recommend Article 1
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 1, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place Article 2
To place Article 2
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 2, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Ballot questions
Place Article 2
To place Article 2
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 2, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place Article 3
To place Article 3
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 3, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Ballot questions
Place Article 3
To place Article 3
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 3, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place Article 4
To place Article 4
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 4, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Ballot questions
Place Article 4
To place Article 4
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 4, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 5
To place Article 5
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 5, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Town Meeting warrant
Place Article 6
To place Article 6
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 6, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 7
To place Article 7
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 7, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 8
To place Article 8
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“Motion: to place Article 8, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 9
To place Article 9
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 9, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 10
To place Article 10
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“Motion: to place Article 10, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 11
To place and recommend Article 11
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 11, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 12
To place and recommend Article 12
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 12, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 13
To place Article 13
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 13, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 14
To place and recommend Article 14
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 14, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 15
To place and recommend Article 15
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 15, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 16
To place Article 16
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“Motion: to place Article 16, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 17
To place Article 17
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 17, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 18
To place Article 18
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“Motion: to place Article 18, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 19
To place Article 19
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 19, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 20
To place and recommend Article 20
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 20, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 21
To place and recommend Article 21
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 21, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 22
To place Article 22
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“Motion: to place Article 22, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 23
To place and recommend Article 23
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 23, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 24
To place and recommend Article 24
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 24, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 25
To place and recommend Article 25
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 25, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 26
To place and recommend Article 26
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 26, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 27
To place Article 27
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 27, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 28
To place Article 28
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 28, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 29
To place and recommend Article 29
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 29, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 30
To place Article 30
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“Motion: to place Article 30, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 31
To place Article 31
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 31, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 32
To place Article 32
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 32, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 33
To place Article 33
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 33, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 34
To place and recommend Article 34
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 34, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Defer to Town Meeting for Article 35
To defer to Town Meeting for Article 35
From the minutes
“Motion: to defer to Town Meeting for Article 35, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: to adjourn the meeting by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote 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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