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35 recorded votes, 34 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: David R. Delaney, John C. Tuzik, Brian Barthelmes, Emmanuel Dockter, Jocelyn Keegan
Absent: None
Approve the 1-2-18 meeting minutes
To approve the 1-2-18 meeting minutes.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to approve the 1-2-18 meeting minutes..”
Support the recommendation to abolish and dissolve the obsolete Board of Public Works
To support the recommendation to abolish and dissolve the obsolete Board of Public Works.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support the recommendation to abolish and dissolve the obsolete Board of Public Works..”
Support the recommended edits regarding the Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager Act
To support the recommended edits regarding the Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager Act.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support the recommended edits regarding the Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager Act..”
Support the recommended edits
To support the recommended edits.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support the recommended edits..”
Support the recommendation of the Town Manager Act Review Committee, (see attached)
To support the recommendation of the Town Manager Act Review Committee, (see attached).
The minutes say the board voted to do this and that Emmanuel Dockter voted no, but do not give a count or say how the other members voted.
“The Board voted to support the recommendation of the Town Manager Act Review Committee, (see attached). Selectman Dockter voted nay..”
Include an Article on an elected Town Clerk vs. an appointed Town Clerk in the Warrant
To include an Article on an elected Town Clerk vs. an appointed Town Clerk in the Warrant
The minutes say the board voted to do this and that Jocelyn Keegan voted no, but do not give a count or say how the other members voted.
“The Board voted to include an Article on an elected Town Clerk vs. an appointed Town Clerk in the Warrant; Selectman Keegan voted nay..”
Authorize the Parks & Recreations Committee to use the parcel of land located at B. Everett Hall Field, 471 Hanover Street, Assessors Map 47 Lot 015 for the development of a Multi-Use Recreational...
To authorize the Parks & Recreations Committee to use the parcel of land located at B. Everett Hall Field, 471 Hanover Street, Assessors Map 47 Lot 015 for the development of a Multi-Use Recreational Facility to include two street deck hockey rinks in accordance with Special Permit TPL-17-9 as approved by Planning Board.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to authorize the Parks & Recreations Committee to use the parcel of land located at B. Everett Hall Field, 471 Hanover Street, Assessors Map 47 Lot 015 for the development of a Multi-Use Recreational Facility to include two street deck hockey rinks in accordance with Special Permit TPL-17-9 as approved by Planning Board..”
Approve the Complete Streets Policy, as presented (attached)
To approve the Complete Streets Policy, as presented (attached).
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to approve the Complete Streets Policy, as presented (attached)..”
Name Chairman Delaney as Clerk of the Board for the vote on the maximum useful life of departmental equipment
To name Chairman Delaney as Clerk of the Board for the vote on the maximum useful life of departmental equipment
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted Chairman Delaney as the Clerk of the Board for the Maximum Useful Life of Departmental Equipment Items; the ATM clarified that the motion to be read was supplied by Hilltop Securities, First Southwest..”
That the maximum useful life of the items of departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the departmental equipment borrowings authorized by the Town at the 2014 Annual...
That the maximum useful life of the items of departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the departmental equipment borrowings authorized by the Town at the 2014 Annual Town Meeting is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(9) to be as follows (vote read into the record and certified by the Clerk)
The Clerk's certificate read into the minutes says this vote was unanimously passed.
“The Board voted to approve the motion..”
Open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to open the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”
Remove Article 13 "School Department Medicaid Re-imbursements"
To remove Article 13 "School Department Medicaid Re-imbursements".
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to remove Article 13 "School Department Medicaid Re-imbursements"..”
Remove Article 22 "Appropriate Funds-Upgrade & Replace Obsolete School Servers"
To remove Article 22 "Appropriate Funds-Upgrade & Replace Obsolete School Servers".
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to remove Article 22 "Appropriate Funds-Upgrade & Replace Obsolete School Servers"..”
Remove Article 39 "Amend General By-Laws – Dog Licenses"
To remove Article 39 "Amend General By-Laws – Dog Licenses".
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to remove Article 39 "Amend General By-Laws – Dog Licenses"..”
Remove Article 40 "Accept Streets – Saddle Lane"
To remove Article 40 "Accept Streets – Saddle Lane".
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to remove Article 40 "Accept Streets – Saddle Lane"..”
Remove Article 41 "Accept Streets – Elijah's Path"
To remove Article 41 "Accept Streets – Elijah's Path".
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to remove Article 41 "Accept Streets – Elijah's Path"..”
Insert a Revolving Fund Article Fiscal Year 2018
To insert a Revolving Fund Article Fiscal Year 2018.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to insert a Revolving Fund Article Fiscal Year 2018..”
Accept Articles numbered one through five
To accept Articles numbered one through five.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to accept Articles numbered one through five..”
Support Article 6
To support Article 6.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support Article 6..”
Move Articles 8 and 9 to the end of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To move Articles 8 and 9 to the end of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to move Articles 8 and 9 to the end of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”
Accept Article 17 as written
To accept Article 17 as written.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to accept Article 17 as written..”
Accept Article 23 as written
To accept Article 23 as written.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to accept Article 23 as written..”
Approve Article 33
To approve Article 33.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to approve Article 33..”
Support the recommendation of Community Preservation Committee on Articles 36 and 37
To support the recommendation of Community Preservation Committee on Articles 36 and 37.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support the recommendation of Community Preservation Committee on Articles 36 and 37..”
Support Article 38
To support Article 38.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support Article 38..”
Close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to close the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Warrant..”
Support Article 1
To support Article 1.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The ATM offered clarification of Article 1; the Board voted to support Article 1..”
Support Article 2
To support Article 2.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support Article 2..”
Support Article 4 "Transfer Funds to Capital Stabilization Account"
To support Article 4 "Transfer Funds to Capital Stabilization Account".
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support Article 4 "Transfer Funds to Capital Stabilization Account"..”
Support Articles 7 and 8
To support Articles 7 and 8.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to support Articles 7 and 8..”
Approve the updated Fraud Risk Assessment Policy as presented
To approve the updated Fraud Risk Assessment Policy as presented.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to approve the updated Fraud Risk Assessment Policy as presented..”
Appoint Arthur Ceurvels as the Eligible Applicant of the School Project
To appoint Arthur Ceurvels as the Eligible Applicant of the School Project.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to appoint Arthur Ceurvels as the Eligible Applicant of the School Project..”
Appoint Tammy Murray as Acting Director of Community Services
To appoint Tammy Murray as Acting Director of Community Services.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to appoint Tammy Murray as Acting Director of Community Services..”
Schedule a special meeting for April 9th at 7:00 p.m. The Board agreed to move the meeting scheduled for April 17th to April 23rd
To schedule a special meeting for April 9th at 7:00 p.m. The Board agreed to move the meeting scheduled for April 17th to April 23rd.
The minutes say the board voted to do this but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
“The Board voted to schedule a special meeting for April 9th at 7:00 p.m. The Board agreed to move the meeting scheduled for April 17th to April 23rd..”
Go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental...
To go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or negotiating position of the body (Fire Union Contract).
“At 9:00 p.m. the Chairman Delaney requested a Roll Call Vote of the Board to go into Executive Session in accordance with MGL 30A, Section 21, Subsection 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or negotiating position of the body (Fire Union Contract). The Board will not return to Open Session. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Delaney, aye; Vice Chairman Tuzik, aye; Selectman Barthelmes, aye; Selectman Dockter, aye and Selectman Keegan, aye.”
From the Hanover 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: Jim Hoyes from his campaign site (hoyesforhanover.com); Vanessa O’Connor from her Select Board Facebook page (Hanover Selectwoman Vanessa O’Connor); Steve Louko from his campaign Facebook page (Steve Louko – Hanover Selectman); Rachel Hughes from a Hanover Community TV still (Hanover Woman’s Club Juniors Candidates Night, April 2025, with her on-screen name label). Members without a photo show initials.
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