Selectmen's Meeting - February 6, 1996
Posted for 8PM
Attending: Judith Murdoch, James Haggerty, Chair; Peter Jones;
Charles Flynn with Catherine Kuchinski, Clerk arriving at 8:05PM.
I. Meeting opened: Chair called meeting to order at 8:03pm.
Haggerty announced that the police union has filed an unfair
labor practice.
II. Hanson Youth Baseball: Don Ford and Matt Murphy gave input on
their organization's request to install 6 lights and poles at
Boteri Field. Costs of installing the lights and electric bills
to be borne by the organization. They will be seeking donations
for the project because the night games are needed for the lack
of fields and the number of children playing. It was noted that
a rider to the Town's liability policy would be needed. Motion
2/6/96.1: move to grant permission to the Hanson Youth Baseball
to install 6 lights and poles at Boteri Field. Motion made by
Murdoch with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
Kuchinski took an opportunity to publicly thank Matthew Murphy
for his part in the 175th celebration by arranging for the
printing of the Town Hall folk art scene to be donated by his
employer, New England Book.
III. Bill Danner - MBTA update: Danner came in with a set of
plans for the station construction prototype for all the stations
along the Middleboro and Plymouth lines. He was able to receive
a set of the plans from Peabody Construction out of Braintree who
has apparently won the 11 million dollar job. Specs seen were for
platforms including stainless steel windshields, stainless steel
safety rails, both LED and fiberglass signs, and the "Paybox"
concept. Danner stated he would bring the plans up to the
Planning Board this evening to allow them a view of them. Danner
was thanked for the update.
IV. Representative Marini: Fran Marini stopped by to update the
Board of Selectmen on the status of the Open Space Bond Bill
containing the $50,000 requested for the Factory Pond Dam. The
bill has passed and is awaiting signature by the governor; once
signed, Marini intends to lobby hard for at least the $50,000 to
be released through an immediate bond in order to reimburse the
Towns quickly. On behalf of the Board of Selectmen, Haggerty
commended Representative Marini for his 100% roll call attendance
at 278 roll calls during 1995 and his constant presence at the
State House. Kuchinski also noted the positive comments from
residents for his willingness to hold office hours at the Town
Hall. Marini is in Hanson on the First Monday of each month
available for two hours to meet with residents. He in turn
thanked the Board for their close cooperation in order to deal
with issues like the High Street tower situation. Marini also
updated the Board on the MBTA's proposed closing of Main Street
for T construction. Presently, there are two designs: one to
have at least one lane open at all times through out the project
and the other calls for a partial shutdown. The MBTA is in the
process of reviewing the designs with the contractor and promises
that no final decision would be made without input from the Town
and consultation with his office. School Budget: Murdoch and
Haggerty questioned funding for WHRSD for technology grants.
Although Marini noted that the school system is aggressive in
seeking funding, he will check with governor's office regarding
any plan on the drawing board to set up a similar SBAB bureau for
technology assistance to the communities. Marini stated that
School Ed would be fully funded. Jones and Kuchinski asked for
update on the Snow and Ice Removal bill. Funding should be in
the area of 15 to 25 million. He favors the funding on the
Chapter 90 formula. Cherry Sheets: he is not hopeful that the
Town will know it figures by the March deadline, but does expect
it by the June time frame of last year which was the earliest
time in 12 years. Again he and his staff assistant Colleen
O'Connor were thanked for their efforts on behalf of Hanson.
V. DARE Graduation: The Chair noted that the Board was invited to
attend the 7PM graduation exercises at the Indian Head School on
February 8, 1996.
VI. Housing Authority - Truck Vote: Mrs. Kitchenham was informed
by the Chair that Town Counsel was consulted and that the truck
could only be transferred to the Housing Authority by Town
Meeting vote. The Board of Selectmen decided to put the article
on May's Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting.
VII. UCCC 61A property: Building Inspector noted parcel as a
potential buildable lot. Haggerty requested Board ask for a more
detailed land use description from the Conservation Commission.
VIII. Appointment: Motion 2/6/96.2: move to appoint Claire
MacDonald of 101 Old Pine Drive to the School Education Fund
Committee with term to expire June 30, 1996. Motion made by
Flynn with second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. Town Meeting location: Indian Head School is not ADA
accessible therefore we are not able to hold Town Meetings there.
Motion 2/6/96.3: move that the Board of Selectmen schedule the
April 6 Special Town Meeting for the Whitman-Hanson Auditorium.
Motion made by Flynn with second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
X. Acceptance of Minutes: Motion 2/6/96.4: move that these
minutes be accepted as printed: July 18, 1995; August 14, 1995;
August 23, 1995; September 19, 1995; October 17, 1995; October
24, 1995; November 7, 1995; November 21, 1995; November 28, 1995;
December 5, 1995; December 12, 1995; December 19, 1995; January
2, 1996; January 9, 1996; January 16, 1996 and Executive Sessions
of August 14, 1995 and November 12, 1995. Motion made by Flynn
with second by Murdoch. Motion carried 5-0.
XI. Whitman VFW Request to sell Buddy Poppies: Motion 2/6/96.5:
move that the Whitman VFW Post 697 be allowed to canvass the Town
for Buddy Poppies May 1 to 4, 1996. Motion made by Murdoch with
second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. Monies collected are used
to assist the disabled, hospitalized and needy veterans.
Chair recessed the meeting at 8:40PM. Meeting resumed at 8:50PM
XII. Board of Health - Recycling Update: Gil Amado and Ed
Gronlund came before the Selectmen. Amado noted that the Board of
Health is awaiting word on a grant for above-ground containers to
store the pile of steel on the ground. The Board of Health is
addressing several issues with DEP and noted they must eliminate
ground storage of steel. The Oil Recycling Equipment has not yet
been sited because BOH is dealing with requests from the Water
Department and are in hopes of siting the equipment where the
steel pile sits presently. Amado noted that this evening a
company was in that looks interested in materials at the site.
Jones asked if BOS could assist. Nothing at this point.
Kuchinski noted that the Boy Scouts are looking for Eagle
projects such as landscaping the entrance. Board of Health is
willing to listen and cooperate.
XIII. Set March Meetings: Motion 2/6/96.6: move to set 7:30 PM
March 12 and March 26, 1996 as the next meetings of the Board of
Selectmen. Motion made by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion
carried 5-0.
XII. Adjournment. Motion 2/6/96.7: move to adjourn. Motion made
by Murdoch with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting
adjourned at 9:10pm.
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