Hanson's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
111 items across 8 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens with Pledge of Allegiance.
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Routine announcements and upcoming meeting notices.
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Wage and personnel matters at 6:05 pm.
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Vote to appoint an attendant for the transfer station disposal area.
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Recognizing the Building Commissioner's resignation, effective June 30, 2026.
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Annual appointment of Lori Cook to the Economic Development Committee, expiring June 30, 2027.
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Three-year appointment of Michael Vallery, expiring June 30, 2029.
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Three-year appointment of Michael Vallery, expiring June 30, 2029.
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Disclosure of appearance of conflict of interest submitted by Frank Milisi.
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Calgary Baptist Church seeks permission to host Family Fun Day on the Town Green August 1, 2026, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.
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Considering seasonal Cranberry Cove employment as proposed by the Camp Kiwanee Commission.
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Vote to declare Hanson Day the third Saturday of September annually, with the following Saturday as rain date.
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Vote to waive the town's right of first refusal to purchase 902 Main St, Unit 35, Hanson.
📍 902 Main St, Unit 35, Hanson
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Cancel August 18 and 25 meetings; reschedule with August 11 and tentative September 1, 2026.
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Richard Rockwood requests a plaque acknowledging the Comeau Family's donation of the United Cape Cod Cranberry sign.
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Discussion of waiving a building permit fee.
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Licenses for June 12 Father/Daughter Dance at Camp Kiwanee and June 13 wedding reception at Bromley.
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Approval of prior minutes.
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Updates from Economic Development, High Street Park, Highway, and Whitman Hanson Regional School Agreement committees.
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Report from the Town Administrator.
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Closed session on non-union negotiations, security personnel deployment (Chief Casey), litigation/union bargaining, and real estate (Hubbell).
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Citizens-at-large sought for Bylaw, Cable and Internet, Capital Improvement, Energy, Historical, Memorial Day, Economic Development committees and Zoning Board of Appeals.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance and annual reorganization of the Select Board.
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Upcoming meetings noted and remembrance of John Currie.
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Annual reorganization of the Wage and Personnel Board at 6:10pm.
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Chief Casey to swear in new police officer Noah Regaldo.
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Vote on waiving a building permit; details not specified in agenda.
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Town Planner to disclose an appearance of conflict of interest.
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Vote on the Fire Chief's contract.
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Vote on Troop 68 request to hold Flag Day at Town Hall on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 9:00am.
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Vote on closing Town Hall on Fridays from May 29 to September 4, 2026.
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Vote to approve $450.00 in fire donations.
💰 $450.00
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Vote to approve $250 police donation.
💰 $250
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Vote to accept a sign donation from United Cape Cod Cranberry.
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Annual appointment of Jon LeTourneau as Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector effective May 19, 2026.
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Retroactive annual appointment of James Paul as Alternate Wire Inspector effective March 11, 2026.
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Discussion of feedback and next steps following Town Meeting.
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Discussion of a proposed joint meeting with the Planning Board regarding business zoning.
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Vote to approve budget line-item transfers.
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Licenses for Camp Kiwanee events: Madden party May 30, Skinner family party June 29, and Barton class reunion September 5.
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Approve minutes from April 14, April 28, and May 4, 2026.
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Updates from Economic Development, High Street Park, Highway, and Whitman Hanson Regional School Agreement committees.
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Report from the Town Administrator.
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Public hearing at 8:00pm on a dangerous or nuisance dog under M.G.L. Ch. 140, Section 157, with Zoom access available.
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Closed session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy and to review executive session minutes from April 7, 2026.
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Citizens-at-large sought for multiple committees including Bylaw, Capital Improvement, Historical, Energy, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance and annual Select Board reorganization to set officers.
• Status unclear
Public announcement remembering John Currie.
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Coming up May 19: the Wage and Personnel Board reorganizes its officers.
• Status unclear
Police Chief Casey to introduce new officer Noah Regaldo in a swearing-in ceremony.
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Coming up May 19: discussion and vote on waiving a building permit.
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Town Planner to disclose an appearance of conflict of interest.
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Coming up May 19: discussion and vote on the Fire Chief's contract.
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Vote on Troop 68's request to hold Flag Day at Town Hall on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 9:00am.
📍 Town Hall
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Vote on closing Town Hall on Fridays from May 29 to September 4, 2026, affecting resident access to town services.
📍 Town Hall
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Vote to approve $450.00 in Fire Department donations in memory of Don Ellis and Fred Cafardo.
💰 $450.00
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Vote to approve $250 Police Department donation in memory of Fred Cafardo.
💰 $250
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Vote to accept a sign donation from United Cape Cod Cranberry.
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Discussion and consideration of appointing Michael LeTourneau as Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector.
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Discussion of feedback and next steps following Town Meeting.
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Discussion of a possible joint meeting with the Planning Board on business zoning, which could reshape commercial development rules.
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Vote to approve budget line-item transfers.
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Votes on three one-day liquor licenses for private parties and a class reunion at Camp Kiwanee on May 30, June 29, and September 5, 2026.
📍 Camp Kiwanee
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Approval of minutes from April 14, April 28, and May 4, 2026.
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Updates from Economic Development, High Street Park, Highway, and Whitman Hanson Regional School Agreement committees.
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Report from the Town Administrator.
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Public hearing at 8:00pm on a dangerous or nuisance dog under M.G.L. Ch. 140, Sec. 157, held via Zoom.
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Closed session for litigation strategy, union negotiations, and approval of prior executive session minutes from April 7 and April 14, 2026.
• Status unclear
Town seeks citizen volunteers for multiple committees including Bylaw, Capital Improvement, Historical, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Status unclear
Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9am, starting at Indian Head School to Fern Hill, with cookout afterward at Hanson Athletic Association (171 Reed St).
📍 Indian Head School / 171 Reed St
April 28, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting opens.
• Status unclear
Reminders include 4th-quarter FY2026 real estate/personal property taxes due May 1, a Highway Building Committee public meeting April 30, and a library project forum May 2.
💰 4th Qtr FY2026 taxes due May 1, 2026
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Coming up April 28: discuss and consider Michael LeTourneau as Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector.
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Coming up April 28: vote on David Moore as Interim Building Commissioner.
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Coming up April 28: vote on Robert Piccirilli as Interim Building Commissioner.
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Update on Veterans Services Officer Memorial Day events.
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Public hearing at 6:30pm on a dangerous or nuisance dog complaint under M.G.L. Ch. 140, Section 157.
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Coming up April 28: discuss and vote on budget line item transfers.
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Review the board's May and June 2026 meeting schedule.
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Preview of the May 4, 2026 Special and Annual Town Meeting at Hanson Middle School, 6:30pm, with babysitting available.
📍 Hanson Middle School, 111 Liberty St
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Old business: discuss the Town Administrator's performance review.
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Three one-day liquor licenses: Lydon vendor fair May 9, Nugent bridal shower June 28, and White birthday August 23.
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Approve minutes from March 20 and April 7, 2026.
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Updates from Economic Development, High Street Park, Highway, and Whitman Hanson Regional School Agreement committees.
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Town Administrator's report to the board.
• Status unclear
Closed session on non-union and Fire Chief negotiations, litigation and union bargaining strategy, and review of prior executive session minutes.
• Status unclear
Citizen-at-large openings exist on multiple committees including Bylaw, Cable/Internet, Capital Improvement, Energy, Historical, and Zoning Board of Appeals (associate member).
• Status unclear
Meeting closes.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opening.
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Announcements including library events, Highway Building open house April 25, and reminder that 4th quarter FY2026 real estate/property taxes are due May 1, 2026.
💰 4th Qtr FY2026 taxes due May 1
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Discuss and vote on updated policies for Camp Kiwanee, the town's recreation facility.
📍 Camp Kiwanee
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Vote to approve a food-service license for Heidi Hollow.
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Reopen the Annual Town Meeting warrant to make article changes before the May 4 town vote.
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Remove Article 25 funding the Maquan School playground at the request of the Community Preservation Committee.
📍 Maquan School
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Final review of all articles before the May 4 Town Meeting.
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Vote to close the warrant, locking in the final articles for the May 4 Annual Town Meeting.
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Two one-day liquor licenses at Camp Kiwanee: Franceschini grad party June 14, and Lenoci baby shower July 26.
📍 Camp Kiwanee
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Approval of prior minutes.
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Updates from Economic Development, High Street Park, Highway, and Whitman Hanson Regional School Agreement committees.
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Report from the Town Administrator.
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Closed-door session for Town Administrator review and to discuss litigation and union negotiations strategy.
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Town seeking citizen volunteers for openings on Bylaw, Cable/Internet, Capital Improvement, Energy, Historical, Memorial Day, Economic Development, and High St Park committees.