Minutes of June 6, 1995 Selectmen Meeting
Selectmen Attending: Judith Murdoch; Charles Flynn; James
Haggerty, Chair; Peter Jones and Catherine Kuchinski, Clerk.
I. Meeting opened: Meeting called to order at 7:32pm with the
Warrants be signed.
II. Sporting Cristale - Application for Beer and Wine license: On
behalf of this soccer league, Bill Fitzgerald applying for a one
day beer and wine license at Camp Kiwanee on July 9, 1995 11am to
5pm. Motion 6/6/95.1: move to issue one day beer and wine
license as requested. Motion made by Kuchinski with second by
Murdoch. Motion carried 5-0.
III. 175th Anniversary: the Parade Director Lila Coyle sent a
letter relaying the desire of the parade committee to ask that
the Hanson Selectmen to attend the Sunday, September 24, 1995
parade and invite the Selectmen from the adjoining towns. The
offer is to march or sit on the reviewing stand as preferred.
Kuchinski stated the parade route and Jones asked if Hanson
Selectmen could march to the reviewing stand and then watch the
rest of the parade. Kuchinski to bring the request to the next
meeting of the 175th Anniversary Committee on Monday. Motion
6/6/95.2: move that the Board of Selectmen send letters to area
Boards of Selectmen inviting them to attend and participate in
the 175th parade. Motion made by Kuchinski with second by
Murdoch. Motion carried 5-0.
IV. Correspondence: Haggerty read three letters from Police Chief
Berry. 1) Mass. Dept of State Police Crime Reporting Unit has
cited Hanson's department as progressive police agency which is
participating in the new program of collecting crime and
victimization data. Chief's letter recognizes Officer Paul Taber
and Mr. Frank DeMont and credits them for their efforts in
bringing the department into the computer age. Motion 6/6/95.3:
move that the Board of Selectmen send letters to Officer Taber
and Mr. DeMont thanking each for their fine efforts. Motion made
by Kuchinski with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. 2)
Reactivation of Auxiliary Police Force under direction of the
Civil Defense Director: Chief Berry reports an objective of his
FY96 program will be this goal of reactivation and he is
informing the Board of Selectmen of his desire to do so and make
the Lieutenant responsible for the program. It is his request
that Lt. Russell King be appointed as the Civil Defense Director.
3) Commendation for Undercover Drug Investigation: Chief Berry
relayed to the Board the efforts of Lt. Russell King, Sgt
Philmore Willey and Det. Joseph Larkin for their efforts in
closing out a four month drug investigation. The target of that
investigation was responsible for distribution of drug LSD and
marijuana to students at W-H and surrounding towns. Motion
6/6/95.4: move that the Board of Selectmen send letters of
commendation to the files of Lt. King, Sgt. Willey, Det. Larkin
and Chief Berry for their efforts and leadership in bringing this
investigation to a successful closing. Motion made by Murdoch
with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
V. North River Commission: requests that Joseph Strazdes be
granted appropriate enforcement powers for patrolling the segment
of the North River in our community. This item is held until
June 20th with Nugent asked to invite Mr. Strazdes to the meeting
for further information. Haggerty would like the police chief
present. Kuchinski also asked that Hanson's representative to
the Commission, Mrs. McCarthy also be invited.
VI. Failed Septic System Grant Program: As a community without
municipal sewerage Hanson qualified for participation in the
grant program for assistance to low and moderate income
homeowners to repair failed systems. This program allows the
municipality to assist their residents. Motion 6/6/95.5: move
that the Board of Selectmen vote to participate in the DEP Failed
Septic System Grant Program. Motion made by Kuchinski with
second by Murdoch. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. Annual Reappointments and Requests for Appointments: The
following individuals are requested to serve the in the following
capacities: (term length noted in parentheses): Noreen O'Toole,
ADA Coordinator (1 yr); Lila Coyle, Appeals Board (3 yrs); Edward
Casey, Appeals Board alternate (3 yrs); Judith Murdoch, Bay State
Health Services (1 yr); Thomas Mosher, By-law Committee (3 yrs);
Faith Mosher, By-law Committee (3 yrs); David Topham, Cable T.V.
Committee (1 yr); Mark Vess, Cable T.V. Committee (1 yr);
Lawrence H. Morrill, Capital Improvement Committee (3 yrs); Mary
Lou Sutter, Capital Improvement Committee (3 yrs); John Travers,
Capital Improvement Committee (3 yrs); Peter S. Huska, CD -
Rescue Officer (1yr); CD-Fire Service Officer (1yr) - Peter S.
Huska; CD-Shelters Officer (1 yr) - August P. Silva; CD-Police
Service Officer (1 yr) - Eugene Berry; CD-Medical Service Officer
(1 yr) - Peter S. Huska; CD-Water Service Officer (1 yr) - Water
Superintendent Ed Reed; CD-Operations Officer (1 yr) - August P.
Silva; CD-Engineering - Highway (1 yr) - Richard Harris; Brian M.
Gaffey -, Conservation Commission (3 yrs); Council for Elder
Affairs: Doris Grindle, Pamela Fasci and Paul Cameron, (3 yrs
each); Disability Committee: John P. Hanlon and Thomas J. Farrell
(3 yrs each); Drainage Committee - Ernest B. Amado, Jr., George
L. Cirillo, Richard Harris, Robert Brown, Jr., Brian Gaffey,
Thomas McSweeney, Planning Board and Catherine Kuchinski,
Selectman (1 yr); Fence Viewer - David Bonney; Forest Warden -
Peter S. Huska (statutory); Hazardous Waste Coordinator - Peter
S. Huska (1 yr); Historical Commission - David R. Ibbitson and
Mark Vess (3 yrs each); Jail Keeper - Eugene Berry (1 yr);
Measurers of Bark - Robert H. Andrews (1 yr); Moth Superintendent
- Philip A. Wyman (3 yrs); Nathaniel Thomas Mill Committee -
Frank C. Sawyer, Jr. and Howard Dillon (3 yrs each); Old Colony
Elderly Services - Angela Erben (1 yr); Eva Burton, Old Colony
Elderly Services, Alternate (1 yr); Recreation Commission - Mary
E. Puleio, John C. Griffith and Lou Russo (3 yrs each); Sealer of
Weights and Measurers - Ronald Thomas (1 yr); Street Lighting
Committee - Richard Harris - Highway Surveyor, Eugene Berry,
Police Chief, Donald Pina, Paul Taber, Sr., Cathy Kuchinski,
Selectman (1 yr); Town Forest Committee: Allan D. Clemons, N.
Dexter Robinson, and Robert Duff (3 yrs each); and Mary Miller
for a one yr term on the ADA Committee. Motion 6/6/95.6: move to
appoint these individuals to the requested positions. Motion
made by Murdoch with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
Positions held or remaining vacant: Arts Lottery Council
positions; Building Inspector; Assistant Building Inspector; 5
positions on the Cable TV Committee; Civil Defense Director; CD -
Chief Radio Officer; CD - Public Information Officer; CD -
Auxiliary Police; two Fence Viewer positions; Inspector of
Buildings; two Measurers of Bark; Wiring Inspector - Edward F.
Savage, Jr.; and the wiring inspector's position on the Street
Lighting Committee; Town Counsel - Kopelman & Paige (1 yr); Labor
Counsel - Earl Wilson and the Education Fund Committee Members (1
yr). Selectmen noted that volunteers are needed for various
seats. Nugent to contact Attorneys for the free legal updates on
all cases as well as the free seminars discussed in last year's
interview process.
Murdoch noted she and Kuchinski shared Plymouth County
Advisory Board delegate status. Each noted that last year the
timing was so short that schedules did not permit attendance.
Murdoch requested that Nugent send a letter to Plymouth County
Advisory Board asking that notice be more timely and that
Murdoch, Kuchinski and Jones be listed as attendees.
Election Workers to a term to expire June 30, 1996: Board of
Registrars submit the following individuals to be appointed as
election workers: Virginia Sharland, Patricia Strait, Ernest
Amado, Maureen Murphy, Joan Malone, Phyllis Andrews, Ann Marie
Delacono, Ruth Fee, Alice Wildes, Virginia Robbins, Faith Mosher,
Barbara Nelson, Priscilla Pratt, Georgina Dias, Pauline Darsch,
Carol Svizzero, Mary Puleio, Kathleen Egan and Donald Ferguson.
Motion 6/6/95.7: move to appoint the above individuals as
election workers until June 30, 1996. Motion made by Kuchinski
with second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
VIII. Selectmen Action Requests: Haggerty requested Nugent inform
Department Heads that budget projections should be prepared on a
regular basis and submitted to selectmen for the appropriate
review. Kuchinski requested that Board of Health be asked to
attend the next meeting in order to ensure a smooth transition on
the implementation of the Override vote effective July 1, 1995.
Hazardous Waste Collection and white paper recycling will also be
discussed. Kuchinski asked for a status on island beautification
project discussed last June with Mr. Maloof. Tree Warden Don
Ferguson asked to be on the agenda for further discussion of this
project for traffic and legal ramifications. Nugent to contact
Abington for their procedures. Jones noted he referred two
businesses to Mr. Maloof last year. Town Hall Memorial Day
Decorations: Motion 6/6/95.8: move to have a letter sent to the
Hanson Improvement Society for their beautiful plantings at Town
Hall. Motion made by Kuchinski with second by Murdoch. Motion
carried 5-0. Kuchinski noted that applications are being
accepted for positions on the local Selective Service Board.
Applications are in the office. Kuchinski asked Nugent to find
out who is Hanson's Representative to the Poor Meadow Brook
Aquifer Protection Committee. She also asked to be notified of
when the regional meeting for OCPC was (6/14 or 6/21)? Rockland
Landfill: DEP meeting - June 7 at the Hanover Town Hall.
Kuchinski asked whomever attends to take notes.
IX. Executive Secretary Report: 1) NyNex Double Poles: the number
is down to 10! Work continues. 2) Workers' Comp issue at Water
Department: Nugent and Hannon and Ryan Agent Pat Bezanson to
attend the 6/14 meeting of the Water Department. 3) Building
Inspector Search Committee: 12 applicants. 5 to be interviewed
with three names submitted to Board for interviews on June 20th.
4) Goals and Objectives: Nugent stated that Hanson was
financially well set presently and would like to set up a meeting
for Board to discuss ways to bring in new growth to the
community. July 18th will be meeting date. Murdoch asks that
schools be considered in the financial well being picture of the
town.
X. Request for Executive Session: Haggerty requested the Board go
into Executive Session under exclusion #3 to discuss on-going
litigation (Library Center building problems) and up-coming
contract negotiations with the fire department. Motion 6/6/95.9:
move to enter Executive Session under Exclusion #3 for the two
items mentioned. Motion made by Jones with second by Murdoch.
Roll Call Vote: Murdoch - Aye; Flynn - Aye; Haggerty - Aye; Jones
- Aye; and Kuchinski - Aye. Motion carried 5-0. Selectmen to
return to open session and announce the votes taken.
XI. Return to Open Session: Haggerty announced the votes taken in
Executive Session - each unanimous by roll call vote. First to
accept the settlement of $1500 from Swartz and Silver architects
in the Library Senior Center matter and the second was to appoint
Haggerty and Jones to further negotiate changes to the
firefighter contract in light of town meeting adding two
positions. Motion 6/6/95.10: move to adjourn. Motion made by
Murdoch with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. Adjourned at
9:05pm.
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