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April 7, 2026
32 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Planning Board to fill a Planning Board vacancy; that joint vote is not included.
Present: Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett, Ann Rein, Edwin Heal, Joseph Weeks, David George
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Edwin Heal left at 6:58 p.m. to attend another meeting.
Every vote, in order
Accept the recommendation of Chief Casey in hiring of Patrol Officer Noah Regalado with a start date of April 27, 2026 (upon the conditions Candidate Regalado completes and passes all required new...
To accept the recommendation of Chief Casey in hiring of Patrol Officer Noah Regalado with a start date of April 27, 2026 (upon the conditions Candidate Regalado completes and passes all required new hire procedures,)
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept the recommendation of Chief Casey in hiring of Patrol Officer Noah Regalado with a start date of April 27, 2026 (upon the conditions Candidate Regalado completes and passes all required new hire procedures,) by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint Alex Stewart to the ZBA as an alternate member
To appoint Alex Stewart to the ZBA as an alternate member
From the minutes
“Motion: to appoint Alex Stewart to the ZBA as an alternate member by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve the Annual Town Election voting hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on May 16, 2026, at Hanson Middle School, recommendation by Town Clerk Franceschini
To approve the Annual Town Election voting hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on May 16, 2026, at Hanson Middle School, recommendation by Town Clerk Franceschini
From the minutes
“Motion: to approve the Annual Town Election voting hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on May 16, 2026, at Hanson Middle School, recommendation by Town Clerk Franceschini, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Accept donations to the Hanson Fire Department in Memory of Mr. Don Ellis
To accept donations to the Hanson Fire Department in Memory of Mr. Don Ellis
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept donations to the Hanson Fire Department in Memory of Mr. Don Ellis, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Send the leter as dratied to the legislators regarding this mater and ask that Town Administrator Green sign the same. Second Clerk Heal
To send the leter as dratied to the legislators regarding this mater and ask that Town Administrator Green sign the same. Second Clerk Heal
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein to send the leter as dratied to the legislators regarding this mater and ask that Town Administrator Green sign the same. Second Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein)
Approve the revised rates as submitted by the Camp Kiwanee Commission
To approve the revised rates as submitted by the Camp Kiwanee Commission
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein to approve the revised rates as submited by the Camp Kiwanee Commission. Second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 21
To place Article 21
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 21, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 24
To place Article 24
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 24, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 32, (library $33,041,881.00) and refer to Town Meeting
To place Article 32, (library $33,041,881.00) and refer to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 32, (library $33,041,881.00) and refer to Town Meeting by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 33, and defer to Town Meeting
To place Article 33, and defer to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 33, and defer to Town Meeting by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 34
To place Article 34
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 34, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place and recommend Article 35
To place and recommend Article 35
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 35, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Article 36, defer to Town Meeting
To place Article 36, defer to Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Article 36, defer to Town Meeting, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Recommend Article 10
To recommend Article 10
From the minutes
“Motion: to recommend Article 10, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Close Annual Town Warrant
To close Annual Town Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: to close Annual Town Warrant by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Place and recommend Article 4
To place and recommend Article 4
From the minutes
“Motion: to place and recommend Article 4, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Recommend Article 1
To recommend Article 1
From the minutes
“Motion: to recommend Article 1, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Recommend Article 2
To recommend Article 2
From the minutes
“Motion: to recommend Article 2, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Recommend Article 3
To recommend Article 3
From the minutes
“Motion: to recommend Article 3, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Close Special Town Meeting Warrant
To close Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion: to close Special Town Meeting Warrant by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Ballot Question 1
To place Ballot Question 1
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Ballot Question 1, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Ballot Question 2
To place Ballot Question 2
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Ballot Question 2, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Ballot Question 3
To place Ballot Question 3
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Ballot Question 3, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Place Ballot Question 4
To place Ballot Question 4
From the minutes
“Motion: to place Ballot Question 4, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 5 members vote in the affirmative. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Appoint the following members until the end of their term
To appoint the following members until the end of their term
From the minutes
“Motion: to appoint the following members until the end of their term by Vice Chair Rein, second by Mr. Weeks, 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Accept the recommended Nip Ban Policy as writen by Town Council
To accept the recommended Nip Ban Policy as writen by Town Council
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept the recommended Nip Ban Policy as writen by Town Council by Vice Chair Rein, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Accept the recommended MOA from the Hanson Water Department / Commission as presented to the Select Board regarding indirect costs
To accept the recommended MOA from the Hanson Water Department / Commission as presented to the Select Board regarding indirect costs
From the minutes
“Motion: to accept the recommended MOA from the Hanson Water Department / Commission as presented to the Select Board regarding indirect costs by Vice Chair Rein, second by Mr. Weeks, 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Allow Dollars for Scholars to place signs on Town Property
To allow Dollars for Scholars to place signs on Town Property
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein to allow Dollars for Scholars to place signs on Town Property, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members in favor, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve the one day liquor license –Skirinka Graduation Party, June 6, 2026
To approve the one day liquor license –Skirinka Graduation Party, June 6, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: to approve the one day liquor license –Skirinka Graduation Party, June 6, 2026, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members in favor, 1 absent.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Retro approval for Calgary Baptist Church to use the boat launch ramp for Easter morning services on April 5, 2026
Retro approval for Calgary Baptist Church to use the boat launch ramp for Easter morning services on April 5, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion: retro approval by Vice Chair Rein, second by Mr. Weeks for Calgary Baptist Church to use the boat launch ramp for Easter morning services on April 5, 2026. 4 members in favor, 1 absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Approve meeting minutes of February 10, 2026, and March 10, 2026, as writen
To approve meeting minutes of February 10, 2026, and March 10, 2026, as writen
From the minutes
“Motion: by Vice Chair Rein, second by Mr. Weeks to approve meeting minutes of February 10, 2026, and March 10, 2026, as writen. 4 members in favor, 1 absent.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: to adjourn by Vice Chair Rein, second by Mr. Weeks, 4 members in favor, 1 absent.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
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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