MassVoter.com← Hanson Select BoardHanson Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 14, 2026
13 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
Approve the revised Policy and Procedures as presented
To approve the revised Policy and Procedures as presented
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the revised Policy and Procedures as presented by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve Heidi's Hollow Common Victualler License (Seasonal) with correction
To approve Heidi's Hollow Common Victualler License (Seasonal) with correction
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Heidi's Hollow Common Victualler License (Seasonal) with correction, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Open 2025 Annual Town Warrant
To open 2025 Annual Town Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Vice Chair Rein to open 2025 Annual Town Warrant, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Remove Article 25, as requested by Community Preservation Committee
To remove Article 25, as requested by Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion to remove Article 25, as requested by Community Preservation Committee by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Recommend Article 8, from Stabilization Fund as recommended by Town Accountant Kinsherf in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) for CCTV replacement at the Hanson Police...
To recommend Article 8, from Stabilization Fund as recommended by Town Accountant Kinsherf in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) for CCTV replacement at the Hanson Police Department. The current system is out of compliance as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and not passing State inspections
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Article 8, from Stabilization Fund as recommended by Town Accountant Kinsherf in the amount of $150,000.00 (One hundred fifty thousand dollars) for CCTV replacement at the Hanson Police Department. The current system is out of compliance as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and not passing State inspections, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Recommend Article 5
To recommend Article 5
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Article 5, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Remove Article 17, (page to be left intentionally blank per Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett)
To remove Article 17, (page to be left intentionally blank per Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett)
From the minutes
“Motion to remove Article 17, (page to be left intentionally blank per Chair FitzGerald – Kemmett) by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Remove Article 30, and reconsider for October Special Town Meeting
To remove Article 30, and reconsider for October Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to remove Article 30, and reconsider for October Special Town Meeting, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Special Town Meeting warrant
Recommend Article 19, replacement Fire Engine for Hanson Fire Department
To recommend Article 19, replacement Fire Engine for Hanson Fire Department
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Article 19, replacement Fire Engine for Hanson Fire Department, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Recommend Article 20, chiller unit for Hanson Police Department
To recommend Article 20, chiller unit for Hanson Police Department
From the minutes
“Motion to recommend Article 20, chiller unit for Hanson Police Department, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Mr. Weeks. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)
Close 2025 Annual Town Warrant
To close 2025 Annual Town Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to close 2025 Annual Town Warrant, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Approve meeting minutes of March 17, 2026
To approve meeting minutes of March 17, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve meeting minutes of March 17, 2026, by Vice Chair Rein, second by Clerk Heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member absent. Motion carried.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn by Vice chair Rein, second by Clerk heal. 4 members vote in the affirmative, 1 member 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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