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Hanson Vice Chair

Ann Rein

Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

29 of 32meetings attended (91%) · whole board 91%
314votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 2split votes where Rein was in the minority
1abstained
5terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Rein as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 29 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (32)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 29Place and Recommend Article 21 for $40,000 if the…Motion: to Place and Recommend Article 21 for $40,000 if the override…Passed 4–1 · Rein: Not recorded

April 29, 2025: Place and Recommend Article 21 for $40,000 if the override passes

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To Place and Recommend Article 21 for $40,000 if the override passes

The roll call does not match the stated count (4-1), so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 21 for $40,000 if the override passes, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 4-1 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; George- Opposed.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 29Place and Recommend Article 23 WITH override, and Place…Motion: to Place and Recommend Article 23 WITH override, and Place and…Passed 4–1 · Rein: Yes

April 29, 2025: Place and Recommend Article 23 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend Article 23 WITHOUT override

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To Place and Recommend Article 23 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend Article 23 WITHOUT override

Voted: Yes

Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, George, Rein, WeeksNo: Heal

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 23 WITH override, and Place and Not Recommend Article 23 WITHOUT override, seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 4-1 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Opposed; George- Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 29Place and Recommend Article 26Motion: to Place and Recommend Article 26Passed 4–0 · Rein: Yes

April 29, 2025: Place and Recommend Article 26

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To Place and Recommend Article 26

Voted: Yes

Yes: FitzGerald-Kemmett, Heal, Rein, WeeksAbstained: George

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein to Place and Recommend Article 26 seconded by Mr. Weeks. Voted 4-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; George-Abstain; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Apr 15Enter into a separation with Ms. Lynn McDowellMotion: to enter into a separation with Ms. Lynn McDowellPassed 4–0 · Rein: Not recorded

April 15, 2025: Enter into a separation with Ms. Lynn McDowell

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To enter into a separation with Ms. Lynn McDowell

The roll call does not match the stated count (4-0), so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to enter into a separation with Ms. Lynn McDowell. Voted 4-0 Roll call vote — Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 8Place and recommendMotion: to place and recommendPassed 3–0 · Rein: Not recorded

April 8, 2025: Place and recommend

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To place and recommend

The roll call does not match the stated count (3-0), so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mrs. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks, to place and recommend Article 4 in the Special Annual Town Meeting Warrant. — Voted 3 — 0 Roll call vote ~ George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Aye; Heal-Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 8Rescind vote taken letter dated 3/26/25 to Elizabeth Sloan,…Motion: to rescind vote taken letter dated 3/26/25 to Elizabeth Sloan, Town…Passed 5–0 · Rein: Not recorded

April 8, 2025: Rescind vote taken letter dated 3/26/25 to Elizabeth Sloan, Town Clerk, regarding Question 1

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To rescind vote taken letter dated 3/26/25 to Elizabeth Sloan, Town Clerk, regarding Question 1.-

The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mts. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks to rescind vote taken letter dated 3/26/25 to Elizabeth Sloan, Town Clerk, regarding Question 1.- Voted 5-0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Apr 8Nominate Mary Collins as the OCES Board of Directors…Motion: to Nominate Mary Collins as the OCES Board of Directors 07/01/25…Passed 5–0 · Rein: Not recorded

April 8, 2025: Nominate Mary Collins as the OCES Board of Directors 07/01/25 to 06/30/26

AppointPassed · 5–0

To Nominate Mary Collins as the OCES Board of Directors 07/01/25 to 06/30/26. -

The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Mts. Rein, seconded by Mr. Weeks to Nominate Mary Collins as the OCES Board of Directors 07/01/25 to 06/30/26. - Voted 5—0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Weeks)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Mar 25Accept the anonymous gift of $150 to the Council…Motion: to accept the anonymous gift of $150 to the Council on…Passed 4–0 · Rein: Yes

March 25, 2025: Accept the anonymous gift of $150 to the Council on Aging for performance of Bill Reidy

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To accept the anonymous gift of $150 to the Council on Aging for performance of Bill Reidy

Voted: Yes

Yes: George, Heal, Rein, WeeksAbstained: FitzGerald-KemmettThe scanned minutes read "Voted 4-0-1" followed by a roll call in which Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett abstained.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to accept the anonymous gift of $150 to the Council on Aging for performance of Bill Reidy. Voted4-—0-J Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye; FitzGerald-Kemmett-Abstain; Heal- Aye; Weeks-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 25Surplus the Eaton Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) equipment, as…Motion: to surplus the Eaton Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) equipment, as requested…Passed 5–0 · Rein: Not recorded

March 25, 2025: Surplus the Eaton Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) equipment, as requested by the Police Department —

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To surplus the Eaton Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) equipment, as requested by the Police Department —

The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to surplus the Eaton Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) equipment, as requested by the Police Department —. Voted 5 -0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 25Declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month"Motion: to declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month"Passed 5–0 · Rein: Not recorded

March 25, 2025: Declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month"

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month"

The roll call does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION by Ms. Rein, seconded by Mr. Heal, to declare April "Dollars for Scholars Month". Voted 5 — 0 Roll call vote — George-Aye; Rein-Aye.” (Motion: Rein, second: Heal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (331)

    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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