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Hanson Chair
Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Laura A. FitzGerald-Kemmett
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list FitzGerald-Kemmett 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 35 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Aug 6, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (36)
- Jun 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2020 · Special: Present
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2019 · Special: Present
- Nov 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2019 · Informational (no quorum): Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 27, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 30, 2019 · Emergency: Present
- May 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 23That the Hanson Town Meeting on July 29, 2020…Motion: that the Hanson Town Meeting on July 29, 2020 begin at…Passed 4–1 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Yes
June 23, 2020: That the Hanson Town Meeting on July 29, 2020 begin at 6:30 PM
That the Hanson Town Meeting on July 29, 2020 begin at 6:30 PM
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, MitchellNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer, that the Hanson Town Meeting on July 29, 2020 begin at 6:30 PM. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey nay, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 4 – 1.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
Jun 23That Camp Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove not be opened…Motion: that Camp Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove not be opened at the…Passed 4–1 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Yes
June 23, 2020: That Camp Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove not be opened at the present time
That Camp Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove not be opened at the present time
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, FitzGerald-Kemmett, Hickey, MitchellNo: Dyer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Hickey, that Camp Kiwanee and Cranberry Cove not be opened at the present time. Roll call vote Dyer nay, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 4 – 1.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Jun 23Open all parks, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds…Motion: to open all parks, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and…Passed 4–1 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Yes
June 23, 2020: Open all parks, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and skate parks in the Town of Hanson effective immediately, with installation of guideline signage to follow
To open all parks, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and skate parks in the Town of Hanson effective immediately, with installation of guideline signage to follow
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, MitchellNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to open all parks, fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and skate parks in the Town of Hanson effective immediately, with installation of guideline signage to follow. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey nay, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 4 – 1.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Dyer)
May 26Allow the Hanson Rotary Club to hold a Food…Motion: to allow the Hanson Rotary Club to hold a Food Pantry…Passed 4–0 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Abstained
May 26, 2020: Allow the Hanson Rotary Club to hold a Food Pantry fundraiser on May 30/31 to sell lawn signs on the Town Green
To allow the Hanson Rotary Club to hold a Food Pantry fundraiser on May 30/31 to sell lawn signs on the Town Green
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, Hickey, MitchellAbstained: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Hickey to allow the Hanson Rotary Club to hold a Food Pantry fundraiser on May 30/31 to sell lawn signs on the Town Green. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey aye, and Blauss aye. FitzGerald-Kemmett abstained. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
May 5Re-open the Hanson Community GardenMotion: to re-open the Hanson Community GardenPassed 4–0 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Yes
May 5, 2020: Re-open the Hanson Community Garden
To re-open the Hanson Community Garden
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, MitchellAbstained: Hickey
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, to re-open the Hanson Community Garden. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Mitchell aye, Hickey abstain, Blauss aye and FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 4 – 0 – 1.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Mitchell)
Mar 17Postpone the Town Meeting to June 15"Motion: to postpone the Town Meeting to June 15"Passed 5–0 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Not recorded
March 17, 2020: Postpone the Town Meeting to June 15"
To postpone the Town Meeting to June 15"
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote and does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to postpone the Town Meeting to June 15", Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Mr. Mitchell Voted 5 - 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Mar 17Reject the town's right of first refusal on 902…Motion: to reject the town's right of first refusal on 902 Main…Passed 5–0 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Not recorded
March 17, 2020: Reject the town's right of first refusal on 902 Main Street, Unit #39
To reject the town's right of first refusal on 902 Main Street, Unit #39
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote and does not match the stated count (5-0), so only the count is shown. The minutes name Wesley Blauss as seconding this motion, but Wesley Blauss is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Wesley Blauss is not counted present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to reject the town's right of first refusal on 902 Main Street, Unit #39. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Mar 17Approve the donation of 8 Hi-Vis vests from Sullivan,…Motion: to approve the donation of 8 Hi-Vis vests from Sullivan, IncPassed 5–0 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Not recorded
March 17, 2020: Approve the donation of 8 Hi-Vis vests from Sullivan, Inc
To approve the donation of 8 Hi-Vis vests from Sullivan, Inc
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown. The minutes name Wesley Blauss as seconding this motion, but Wesley Blauss is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Wesley Blauss is not counted present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to approve the donation of 8 Hi-Vis vests from Sullivan, Inc. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5-0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Mar 17Accept February 2020 donationsMotion: to accept February 2020 donationsPassed 5–0 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Not recorded
March 17, 2020: Accept February 2020 donations
To accept February 2020 donations
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown. The minutes name Wesley Blauss as seconding this motion, but Wesley Blauss is not on the attendance list for this vote, so Wesley Blauss is not counted present.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mt. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to accept February 2020 donations. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitzGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 —0.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Mar 17Accept donation of 200" Anniversary banner from Webster PrintingMotion: to accept donation of 200" Anniversary banner from Webster PrintingPassed 5–0 · FitzGerald-Kemmett: Not recorded
March 17, 2020: Accept donation of 200" Anniversary banner from Webster Printing
To accept donation of 200" Anniversary banner from Webster Printing
The roll call names Wesley Blauss, who the minutes do not show as present for this vote, so only the count is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to accept donation of 200" Anniversary banner from Webster Printing. Roll call vote Mr. Blauss aye, Mr. Hickey aye, Mr. Mitchell aye, Mr. Dyer aye, Chairman FitgGerald-Kemmett aye. Voted 5 — 0.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Votes with no disagreement (267)
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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