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Hanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 17, 2026

45 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, David George

Absent: Joseph Weeks

Every vote, in order

Accept the resignation of Plumbing and Gas Inspector Scott Bizzozero, effective April 10, 2026 with regrets

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the resignation of Plumbing and Gas Inspector Scott Bizzozero, effective April 10, 2026 with regrets

From the minutes

“Motion: to accept the resignation of Plumbing and Gas Inspector Scott Bizzozero, effective April 10, 2026, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal with regrets. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Appoint with the recommendation of the Building Inspector Mike Crisafulli, Tom Leary as the Plumbing and Gas Inspector from April 13, 2026, until January 2027

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint with the recommendation of the Building Inspector Mike Crisafulli, Tom Leary as the Plumbing and Gas Inspector from April 13, 2026, until January 2027

From the minutes

“Motion: to appoint with the recommendation of the Building Inspector Mike Crisafulli, Tom Leary as the Plumbing and Gas Inspector from April 13, 2026, until January 2027 by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Special Town Meeting warrant

Place and recommend Article 1

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 2

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 2

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 2, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 3

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 3

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 3, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 4

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 4

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 4, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Town Meeting warrant

Place and recommend Article 6

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 6

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 6, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 7

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 7

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 7, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place Article 8

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place Article 8

From the minutes

“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)

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Place and recommend Article 9

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 9

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 9, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place Article 10

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place Article 10

From the minutes

“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)

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Place and recommend Article 11

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 12

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 13

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 13

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 13, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 14

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 15

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 16

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 16

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 16, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 17

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 17

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 17, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 18

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 18

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 18, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place Article 19

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place Article 20

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place Article 20

From the minutes

“Motion: to place Article 20, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 21

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 22

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 22

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 22, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 23

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place Article 24

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place Article 24

From the minutes

“Motion: to place Article 24, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 25

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 26

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 27

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 27

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 27, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 28

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 28

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 28, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 29

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place Article 30

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place Article 30

From the minutes

“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)

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Place Article 31

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place Article 32

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 33

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 33

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 33, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 34

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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)

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Place and recommend Article 35

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 35

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 35, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place and recommend Article 36

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place and recommend Article 36

From the minutes

“Motion: to place and recommend Article 36, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Defer to Town Meeting for Article 37

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To defer to Town Meeting for Article 37

From the minutes

“Motion: to defer to Town Meeting for Article 37, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place the Fire/Police Override request on the ballot

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the Fire/Police Override request on the ballot

From the minutes

“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein to place the Fire/Police Override request on the ballot, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place the Hanson Highway Building Project $7,000,000.00 (seven million dollars) on the ballot

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the Hanson Highway Building Project $7,000,000.00 (seven million dollars) on the ballot

From the minutes

“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein to place the Hanson Highway Building Project $7,000,000.00 (seven million dollars) on the ballot, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place the South Shore Regional assessment on the ballot with the request of the Chair to inquire what the messaging from the schools to the public regarding this ballot question

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the South Shore Regional assessment on the ballot with the request of the Chair to inquire what the messaging from the schools to the public regarding this ballot question

From the minutes

“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein to place the South Shore Regional assessment on the ballot with the request of the Chair to inquire what the messaging from the schools to the public regarding this ballot question, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Place the Hanson Library Expansion on the ballot. Project amount approximately $33,370,515.00 (thirty - three million three hundred seventy thousand five hundred fifteen dollars.) Note: Grant...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the Hanson Library Expansion on the ballot. Project amount approximately $33,370,515.00 (thirty - three million three hundred seventy thousand five hundred fifteen dollars.) Note: Grant award to be determined by State of Massachusetts in the amount of $12,000,000.00 (twelve million dollars)

From the minutes

“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein to place the Hanson Library Expansion on the ballot. Project amount approximately $33,370,515.00 (thirty - three million three hundred seventy thousand five hundred fifteen dollars.) Note: Grant award to be determined by State of Massachusetts in the amount of $12,000,000.00 (twelve million dollars), second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Approve one day liquor license

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve one day liquor license

From the minutes

“Motion: to approve one day liquor license by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve one day liquor license

From the minutes

“Motion: to approve one day liquor license by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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Adjourn meeting

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn meeting

From the minutes

“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal to adjourn meeting, 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

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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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