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Wesley Blauss
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Wes Blauss
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Blauss 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 19 of 20 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Sep 2, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (20)
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Nov 17Approve the amendment made to Matt Cahill's employment contractMotion: to approve the amendment made to Matt Cahill's employment contractPassed 4–0 · Blauss: Not recorded
November 17, 2020: Approve the amendment made to Matt Cahill's employment contract
To approve the amendment made to Matt Cahill's employment contract
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to approve the amendment made to Matt Cahill's employment contract. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Sep 22Recommend Article 10Motion: to recommend Article 10Passed 4–0 · Blauss: Yes
September 22, 2020: Recommend Article 10
To recommend Article 10
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, Hickey, MitchellLaura FitzGerald-Kemmett recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to recommend Article 10. Voted 4 — 0-1 (recusal by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett).” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Sep 15Place the Fall 2020 Special Town Meeting Article 10…Motion: to place the Fall 2020 Special Town Meeting Article 10 on…Passed 4–0 · Blauss: Yes
September 15, 2020: Place the Fall 2020 Special Town Meeting Article 10 on the warrant
To place the Fall 2020 Special Town Meeting Article 10 on the warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, Hickey, MitchellAbstained: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to place the Fall 2020 Special Town Meeting Article 10 on the warrant. Roll call vote Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett abstain, Dyer aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 4 – 0 – 1.” (Motion: Dyer, second: Hickey)
Aug 25Appoint the individuals named above to the groups and…Motion: to appoint the individuals named above to the groups and expiry…Passed 4–0 · Blauss: Not recorded
August 25, 2020: Appoint the individuals named above to the groups and expiry dates stated
To appoint the individuals named above to the groups and expiry dates stated
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to appoint the individuals named above to the groups and expiry dates stated. Voted 4 – 0 –1.” (Motion: FitzGerald-Kemmett, second: Dyer)
Aug 11Allow Cranberry Cove to open without any lifeguards, but…Motion: to allow Cranberry Cove to open without any lifeguards, but with…Passed 3–2 · Blauss: Not recorded
August 11, 2020: Allow Cranberry Cove to open without any lifeguards, but with proper signage in place, in compliance with the Governor's orders
To allow Cranberry Cove to open without any lifeguards, but with proper signage in place, in compliance with the Governor's orders
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer seconded by Mrs. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to allow Cranberry Cove to open without any lifeguards, but with proper signage in place, in compliance with the Governor's orders. Voted 3 — 2.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Aug 11Not exercise the right of first refusal to purchase…Motion: to not exercise the right of first refusal to purchase 209…Passed 4–0 · Blauss: Not recorded
August 11, 2020: Not exercise the right of first refusal to purchase 209 Main Street, Unit 52
To not exercise the right of first refusal to purchase 209 Main Street, Unit 52
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to not exercise the right of first refusal to purchase 209 Main Street, Unit 52. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Jul 21Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12Motion: to recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12Passed 4–1 · Blauss: Yes
July 21, 2020: Recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12
To recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, FitzGerald-Kemmett, Hickey, MitchellNo: Dyer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Blauss, to recommend Annual Town Meeting Article 12. Roll call vote Dyer nay, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 4-1.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Blauss)
Jul 21Appoint John Kemmett to the North River Commission as…Motion: to appoint John Kemmett to the North River Commission as an…Passed 4–0 · Blauss: Yes
July 21, 2020: Appoint John Kemmett to the North River Commission as an alternate for a term expiring August 31, 2020
To appoint John Kemmett to the North River Commission as an alternate for a term expiring August 31, 2020
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, Dyer, Hickey, MitchellAbstained: FitzGerald-Kemmett
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Dyer, to appoint John Kemmett to the North River Commission as an alternate for a term expiring August 31, 2020. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett abstain, Blauss aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Dyer)
Jul 14Re-open Cranberry Cove, contingent upon a favorable testing of…Motion: to re-open Cranberry Cove, contingent upon a favorable testing of the…Passed 3–2 · Blauss: No
July 14, 2020: Re-open Cranberry Cove, contingent upon a favorable testing of the water and the ability to secure proper staffing
To re-open Cranberry Cove, contingent upon a favorable testing of the water and the ability to secure proper staffing
Voted: No
Yes: Dyer, FitzGerald-Kemmett, MitchellNo: Blauss, Hickey
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dyer, seconded by Ms. FitzGerald-Kemmett, to re-open Cranberry Cove, contingent upon a favorable testing of the water and the ability to secure proper staffing. Roll call vote Dyer aye, Hickey nay, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye, Blauss nay and Mitchell aye. Voted 3 –2.” (Motion: Dyer, second: FitzGerald-Kemmett)
Jun 30Retroactively allow Chairman FitzGerald- Kemmett to sign 0 Liberty…Motion: to retroactively allow Chairman FitzGerald- Kemmett to sign 0 Liberty Street…Passed 4–0 · Blauss: Yes
June 30, 2020: Retroactively allow Chairman FitzGerald- Kemmett to sign 0 Liberty Street documents on behalf of the Board
To retroactively allow Chairman FitzGerald- Kemmett to sign 0 Liberty Street documents on behalf of the Board
Voted: Yes
Yes: Blauss, FitzGerald-Kemmett, Hickey, MitchellAbstained: Dyer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mtr. Blauss, seconded by Mr. Hickey, to retroactively allow Chairman FitzGerald- Kemmett to sign 0 Liberty Street documents on behalf of the Board. Roll call vote Dyer abstain, Hickey aye, Blauss aye, FitzGerald-Kemmett aye and Mitchell aye. Voted 4— 0-1.” (Motion: Blauss, second: Hickey)
Votes with no disagreement (160)
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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