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27 recorded votes, 27 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Emmanuel Dockter, John C. Tuzik, David R. Delaney, Jocelyn Keegan, John Barry
Absent: None
Approve the Meeting Minutes from 5-29-18 and 6-4-18
To approve the Meeting Minutes from 5-29-18 and 6-4-18.
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 Meeting Minutes from 5-29-18 and 6-4-18..”
Implement the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee as set forth in the memorandum provided by the Town Manager and created by the Chief of Police dated 6-14-18
To implement the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee as set forth in the memorandum provided by the Town Manager and created by the Chief of Police dated 6-14-18.
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 implement the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee as set forth in the memorandum provided by the Town Manager and created by the Chief of Police dated 6-14-18..”
Appoint Chief Jeffrey Blanchard and Lt
To appoint Chief Jeffrey Blanchard and Lt. Gregory Nihan to the Affirmative Action Committee for a one year term.
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 Chief Jeffrey Blanchard and Lt. Gregory Nihan to the Affirmative Action Committee for a one year term..”
Appoint Kevin Dyer for a one year term, Susan Setterland and Denise Quirk to two year terms to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees
To appoint Kevin Dyer for a one year term, Susan Setterland and Denise Quirk to two year terms to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees.
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 Kevin Dyer for a one year term, Susan Setterland and Denise Quirk to two year terms to the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees..”
Appoint Katherine DiSabato to a three year term to the Board of Registrars
To appoint Katherine DiSabato to a three year term to the Board of Registrars.
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 Katherine DiSabato to a three year term to the Board of Registrars..”
Appoint Joan Norris for a three year term and Carol Mattes for a two year term to the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners
To appoint Joan Norris for a three year term and Carol Mattes for a two year term to the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners.
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 Joan Norris for a three year term and Carol Mattes for a two year term to the Board of Trust Fund Commissioners..”
Appoint James Tedeschi and Amy Lipman-White to the Community Access & Media Committee for one year terms
To appoint James Tedeschi and Amy Lipman-White to the Community Access & Media Committee for one year terms.
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 James Tedeschi and Amy Lipman-White to the Community Access & Media Committee for one year terms..”
Appoint Donald Buckley, Richard Farwell, Claire Flynn, Leslie Molyneaux, Eleanor Kimball, Carol Mattes, and Roger Leslie to one year terms on the Council on Aging Advisory Board
To appoint Donald Buckley, Richard Farwell, Claire Flynn, Leslie Molyneaux, Eleanor Kimball, Carol Mattes, and Roger Leslie to one year terms on the Council on Aging Advisory 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 appoint Donald Buckley, Richard Farwell, Claire Flynn, Leslie Molyneaux, Eleanor Kimball, Carol Mattes, and Roger Leslie to one year terms on the Council on Aging Advisory Board..”
Re-appoint William Dooley, Bruce Nordstrom, and Peter Clapsaddle and to appoint Christopher Alexander and Jonathan Ruiz to the Design Review Board all are three year terms
To re-appoint William Dooley, Bruce Nordstrom, and Peter Clapsaddle and to appoint Christopher Alexander and Jonathan Ruiz to the Design Review Board all are three year terms.
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 re-appoint William Dooley, Bruce Nordstrom, and Peter Clapsaddle and to appoint Christopher Alexander and Jonathan Ruiz to the Design Review Board all are three year terms..”
Appoint George Mallard, Sandra MacFarlane, William Cass, and Kevin Zygadlo to the Fireworks Site Focus Committee for one year terms
To appoint George Mallard, Sandra MacFarlane, William Cass, and Kevin Zygadlo to the Fireworks Site Focus Committee for one year terms.
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 George Mallard, Sandra MacFarlane, William Cass, and Kevin Zygadlo to the Fireworks Site Focus Committee for one year terms..”
Appoint John Goldthwait to the Historical Commission for a three year term
To appoint John Goldthwait to the Historical Commission for a three year term.
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 John Goldthwait to the Historical Commission for a three year term..”
Appoint Bernie Campbell and Giuseppe Fornaro to the Planning Board as Associate Members for two year terms
To appoint Bernie Campbell and Giuseppe Fornaro to the Planning Board as Associate Members for two year terms.
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 Bernie Campbell and Giuseppe Fornaro to the Planning Board as Associate Members for two year terms..”
Appoint Joan Port-Farwell, Maureen Cooke and Carol Mattes as members of the Taxation Aid Committee for one year terms
To appoint Joan Port-Farwell, Maureen Cooke and Carol Mattes as members of the Taxation Aid Committee for one year terms.
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 Joan Port-Farwell, Maureen Cooke and Carol Mattes as members of the Taxation Aid Committee for one year terms..”
Re-appoint David Connolly as a full member for a three year term; re-appoint Christopher Bernard as an Associate Member for a three year term; appoint Frederick (Ted) Adami as an Associate Member...
To re-appoint David Connolly as a full member for a three year term; re-appoint Christopher Bernard as an Associate Member for a three year term; appoint Frederick (Ted) Adami as an Associate Member for a one year term; and appoint Glen Openshaw as an Associate Member for a two year term to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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 re-appoint David Connolly as a full member for a three year term; re-appoint Christopher Bernard as an Associate Member for a three year term; appoint Frederick (Ted) Adami as an Associate Member for a one year term; and appoint Glen Openshaw as an Associate Member for a two year term to the Zoning Board of Appeals..”
Re-appoint Victor Diniak as the South Shore Recycling Cooperative Representative for a one year term
To re-appoint Victor Diniak as the South Shore Recycling Cooperative Representative for a one year term.
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 re-appoint Victor Diniak as the South Shore Recycling Cooperative Representative for a one year term..”
Re-appoint Robert Heywood as the South Shore Regional School District Committee Representative for a three year term
To re-appoint Robert Heywood as the South Shore Regional School District Committee Representative for a three year term.
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 re-appoint Robert Heywood as the South Shore Regional School District Committee Representative for a three year term..”
Re-appoint Catherine Harder-Bernier as the State Ethics Commission Liaison for a one year term
To re-appoint Catherine Harder-Bernier as the State Ethics Commission Liaison for a one year term.
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 re-appoint Catherine Harder-Bernier as the State Ethics Commission Liaison for a one year term..”
Approve a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Lindsey Jevne for the Great River Race Award Ceremony/Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Luddam's Ford Park with...
To approve a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Lindsey Jevne for the Great River Race Award Ceremony/Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Luddam's Ford Park with serving hours from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., subject to the Board's Policy and Public Safety Approval.
David R. Delaney stepped aside (recused) from this vote. 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 a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Lindsey Jevne for the Great River Race Award Ceremony/Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Luddam's Ford Park with serving hours from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., subject to the Board's Policy and Public Safety Approval..”
Allow the Hanover Historical Society to serve alcohol at the Stetson House, a Town owned property, during the Hanover Historical Society's Dinner Under the Stars on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from...
To allow the Hanover Historical Society to serve alcohol at the Stetson House, a Town owned property, during the Hanover Historical Society's Dinner Under the Stars on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. subject to the Hanover Historical Society obtaining insurance coverage for the event as recommended by the Town of Hanover's Insurance Company, (MIIA).
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 allow the Hanover Historical Society to serve alcohol at the Stetson House, a Town owned property, during the Hanover Historical Society's Dinner Under the Stars on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. subject to the Hanover Historical Society obtaining insurance coverage for the event as recommended by the Town of Hanover's Insurance Company, (MIIA)..”
Approve a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Maura Longueil for the Hanover Historical Society's Dinner Under the Stars Fundraiser at the Stetson House (514 Hanover Street) on June...
To approve a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Maura Longueil for the Hanover Historical Society's Dinner Under the Stars Fundraiser at the Stetson House (514 Hanover Street) on June 23, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Board took no action on the request to waive the application fee for a One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages License.
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 a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Maura Longueil for the Hanover Historical Society's Dinner Under the Stars Fundraiser at the Stetson House (514 Hanover Street) on June 23, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Board took no action on the request to waive the application fee for a One-Day Wine & Malt Beverages License..”
Approve a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Karen Cass for the Hanover Day Juried Art Exhibit – Artists's Awards Reception at the Frame Center (152 Rockland Street) on Thursday,...
To approve a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Karen Cass for the Hanover Day Juried Art Exhibit – Artists's Awards Reception at the Frame Center (152 Rockland Street) on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chairman Dockter noted Mrs. Cass has invited the Board to the Frame Center tomorrow to vote on the art work on display.
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 a One-Day (Special) Wine & Malt Beverages License to Karen Cass for the Hanover Day Juried Art Exhibit – Artists's Awards Reception at the Frame Center (152 Rockland Street) on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chairman Dockter noted Mrs. Cass has invited the Board to the Frame Center tomorrow to vote on the art work on display..”
Appoint Selectman Jocelyn Keegan as Clerk of the Board for the Bond Anticipation Note and Project Useful Life
To appoint Selectman Jocelyn Keegan as Clerk of the Board for the Bond Anticipation Note and Project Useful Life.
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 Selectman Jocelyn Keegan as Clerk of the Board for the Bond Anticipation Note and Project Useful Life..”
Approve the sale of a $18,525,221 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 22, 2018 and payable June 21, 2019 to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at...
To approve the sale of a $18,525,221 3.00 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 22, 2018 and payable June 21, 2019 to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at par and accrued interest plus a premium of $250,275.74 (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 as read..”
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 2015, 2016,...
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 2015, 2016, and 2017 Annual Town Meeting is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) 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 as read..”
Approve the Board of Selectmen 2018 -2019 Goals
To approve the Board of Selectmen 2018 -2019 Goals.
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 Board of Selectmen 2018 -2019 Goals..”
Approve the letter of thanks from the Board of Selectmen to Gerald Lewis
To approve the letter of thanks from the Board of Selectmen to Gerald Lewis.
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 letter of thanks from the Board of Selectmen to Gerald Lewis..”
Close for safety reasons the Fireworks Site in the Town of Hanover as shown on Parcels of land designated as Assessor's parcel number 2 on Assessor's Map 59, Assessor's parcel numbers 2 and 27 on...
To close for safety reasons the Fireworks Site in the Town of Hanover as shown on Parcels of land designated as Assessor's parcel number 2 on Assessor's Map 59, Assessor's parcel numbers 2 and 27 on Assessor's Map 67, Assessor's parcel numbers 4, 45, 50, 54, 55, and 68 on Assessor's Map 68, and Assessor's parcel numbers 2 and 3 on Assessor's Map 81 (collectively, the "Property"), which are part of or abuts the Fireworks Site.
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 for safety reasons the Fireworks Site in the Town of Hanover as shown on Parcels of land designated as Assessor's parcel number 2 on Assessor's Map 59, Assessor's parcel numbers 2 and 27 on Assessor's Map 67, Assessor's parcel numbers 4, 45, 50, 54, 55, and 68 on Assessor's Map 68, and Assessor's parcel numbers 2 and 3 on Assessor's Map 81 (collectively, the "Property"), which are part of or abuts the Fireworks Site..”
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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